It was raining and God wasn't smiling on me.
Bet it had to do with the threesome I had the night before.
Everyone seems to have it out for me. But I am paranoid. The slashing of tires? Coincidental. The pelting of my apartment window? Most likely accidental. Yeah, I'm just paranoid.
I wish people would let me breath. Narrow (that's what I call her now) said that I'm not letting myself breath. What does she know? She's one of the oppressors!
Speaking of oppression, my mother is trying to marry her longtime love, Donald. I hate him.
More to come.
-Derek-
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
a journey disrupted - part 1
Saint, Thrill, Derek, and Purity protect a boy named Thomas from forces that wish to use him for evil. Sounds awesome, right? A villain, the Equivalent, wishes to kill Thomas so her power is stronger. This is one of their encounters.
It was raining when Thomas awoke in the car, curled up between Purity's lap and Derek's leg. Saint was still vigilantly driving while Thrill stared at the road from the passenger's seat. The air was cold, like early morning. The digital clock illuminated in green on the dashboard read 6:12 p.m. The sky was darkened. Thomas was scared.
"Where are we?" he asked sleepily.
"Some piece of shit-" Saint began.
"SAINT!" Purity snipped.
"Some...podunk town in Ohio. I give us another two days and we'll be there," Saint finished.
Derek yawned. "I'm gonna need to eat soon."
"We might have to skip a meal tonight. We need money," Thrill stated, still staring forward as the road disappeared beneath the car's wheels. Derek groaned in disappointment, then leaned lazily to his side and closed his eyes. Thomas watched him for a moment then followed his lead, closing his eyes and hoping he could fall back asleep. The cold made him queasy.
When his lids shut completely, he saw her staring at him.
Thomas jumped up, knocking Derek and Purity with is elbows. "She's close!" he yelled in reflex.
"The Equivalent..." Saint muttered before hitting the gas. "Are you sure, Thomas?"
Thrill's focus on the road had become narrowed. "Fuck..." she whispered without moving her lips. Her arm still hurt from the last disruption they had.
"Don't ask him that. He doesn't ever know if he's sure," Purity defended.
"She's close!" Thomas yelled again.
In the distance, her breath became heightened. She felt a hand on her shoulder and power surged through her. She felt the rain land on her face and then evaporate. "Go now," she told him. The figure behind her straightened. "You will catch them if you go now." He leapt through the trees toward the bridge. She watched him and smiled.
Saint was beginning to fatigue. His arms and hands had become numb, his eyes dry and red, and the foot on the gas pedal was heavier. The gray sky and cold rain only relaxed him further. When Thomas announced that the Equivalent was near, he was disappointed to find that his body did not respond as accurately as he had hoped. If a fight was near, he doubted their chances.
Thomas was in Purity's arms, her curly brown hair falling around his head. Derek was staring back and fourth at Thrill and Saint, trying desperately to catch an idea of what they should do.
Thrill reached in the glove compartment and pulled out the gun. It gleamed in the reflection of the watery windshield.
A bridge was up ahead.
She smiled brighter as she walked toward the bridge. She saw their car down the road. She looked below and watched the river thrash violently in the storm. It was perfect.
"She's at the bridge!" Thomas screamed.
Saint slammed on the brakes. The crew lurched forward before catching on their seat belts. Thomas bounced in Purity's lap.
"What the fuck-" Derek began.
"DEREK!" Purity snipped.
"What the...hell are we going to do?"
Saint gripped the steering wheel for a moment, focusing on the small metal bridge ahead. The trees on the roadside completely blocked the view of the river below, but the wind occasionally blew the branches aside long enough for Saint to take in the choppy dark water. He could fly them...no, he couldn't fly all of them. If he drove the car, it would be attacked. If they attacked the bridge, the car would sink fast. If they walked, they couldn't get anywhere. If...
That's when the car began to move forward at an alerting speed. Saint glanced down. His foot was still on the brake.
She smiled as she watched him push the car. What a great power, she thought to herself, to be invisible and have unbelievable strength. Such a surprise it must be to them.
"Saint, stop the fucking car!" Thrill yelled over the isolated tires screeching against the gravel road.
"I CAN'T!" he yelled back.
Thomas held his head in his arms and started to think really hard.
The car reached the bridge. It kept going until it was in the middle of the two-car-length bridge. Then everything was still.
Yes, she thought...
Thrill cocked the gun. Derek took off his seat belt and stared at his hands. A dull glow came from the circles in his palms. Purity looked around the area frantically.
"How did the car move? I didn't see anyone!"
"Get out of the car," Saint instructed.
"Are you insane?" Purity yelled.
Thrill and Derek began to open the car doors diligently. Saint turned in the driver's seat.
"Stay in here. Protect him," Saint told Purity. Then he exited the car.
The rain was in a torrential downpour. It was hard to see. But Saint could make out a form, moving at him quickly.
Thrill shot the gun. Saint was falling over the side of the bridge. Derek shot a beam in the air, simply instinctively. His left hand smoldered in the rain.
She watched as he dove off the side with Saint beneath him. How smart he is, she thought. Then she began to think really hard.
The bridge began to sway.
Thrill and Derek were listening for a splash. Saint never hit the water.
Then the ground beneath them disappeared.
They were falling. Derek shot his hands beneath him in a frenzy. The water leapt at the beams.
He heard a giant splash and his heart sank. The car... Then he hit the water. Hard.
I'll continue when I see fit.
-Brock-
It was raining when Thomas awoke in the car, curled up between Purity's lap and Derek's leg. Saint was still vigilantly driving while Thrill stared at the road from the passenger's seat. The air was cold, like early morning. The digital clock illuminated in green on the dashboard read 6:12 p.m. The sky was darkened. Thomas was scared.
"Where are we?" he asked sleepily.
"Some piece of shit-" Saint began.
"SAINT!" Purity snipped.
"Some...podunk town in Ohio. I give us another two days and we'll be there," Saint finished.
Derek yawned. "I'm gonna need to eat soon."
"We might have to skip a meal tonight. We need money," Thrill stated, still staring forward as the road disappeared beneath the car's wheels. Derek groaned in disappointment, then leaned lazily to his side and closed his eyes. Thomas watched him for a moment then followed his lead, closing his eyes and hoping he could fall back asleep. The cold made him queasy.
When his lids shut completely, he saw her staring at him.
Thomas jumped up, knocking Derek and Purity with is elbows. "She's close!" he yelled in reflex.
"The Equivalent..." Saint muttered before hitting the gas. "Are you sure, Thomas?"
Thrill's focus on the road had become narrowed. "Fuck..." she whispered without moving her lips. Her arm still hurt from the last disruption they had.
"Don't ask him that. He doesn't ever know if he's sure," Purity defended.
"She's close!" Thomas yelled again.
In the distance, her breath became heightened. She felt a hand on her shoulder and power surged through her. She felt the rain land on her face and then evaporate. "Go now," she told him. The figure behind her straightened. "You will catch them if you go now." He leapt through the trees toward the bridge. She watched him and smiled.
Saint was beginning to fatigue. His arms and hands had become numb, his eyes dry and red, and the foot on the gas pedal was heavier. The gray sky and cold rain only relaxed him further. When Thomas announced that the Equivalent was near, he was disappointed to find that his body did not respond as accurately as he had hoped. If a fight was near, he doubted their chances.
Thomas was in Purity's arms, her curly brown hair falling around his head. Derek was staring back and fourth at Thrill and Saint, trying desperately to catch an idea of what they should do.
Thrill reached in the glove compartment and pulled out the gun. It gleamed in the reflection of the watery windshield.
A bridge was up ahead.
She smiled brighter as she walked toward the bridge. She saw their car down the road. She looked below and watched the river thrash violently in the storm. It was perfect.
"She's at the bridge!" Thomas screamed.
Saint slammed on the brakes. The crew lurched forward before catching on their seat belts. Thomas bounced in Purity's lap.
"What the fuck-" Derek began.
"DEREK!" Purity snipped.
"What the...hell are we going to do?"
Saint gripped the steering wheel for a moment, focusing on the small metal bridge ahead. The trees on the roadside completely blocked the view of the river below, but the wind occasionally blew the branches aside long enough for Saint to take in the choppy dark water. He could fly them...no, he couldn't fly all of them. If he drove the car, it would be attacked. If they attacked the bridge, the car would sink fast. If they walked, they couldn't get anywhere. If...
That's when the car began to move forward at an alerting speed. Saint glanced down. His foot was still on the brake.
She smiled as she watched him push the car. What a great power, she thought to herself, to be invisible and have unbelievable strength. Such a surprise it must be to them.
"Saint, stop the fucking car!" Thrill yelled over the isolated tires screeching against the gravel road.
"I CAN'T!" he yelled back.
Thomas held his head in his arms and started to think really hard.
The car reached the bridge. It kept going until it was in the middle of the two-car-length bridge. Then everything was still.
Yes, she thought...
Thrill cocked the gun. Derek took off his seat belt and stared at his hands. A dull glow came from the circles in his palms. Purity looked around the area frantically.
"How did the car move? I didn't see anyone!"
"Get out of the car," Saint instructed.
"Are you insane?" Purity yelled.
Thrill and Derek began to open the car doors diligently. Saint turned in the driver's seat.
"Stay in here. Protect him," Saint told Purity. Then he exited the car.
The rain was in a torrential downpour. It was hard to see. But Saint could make out a form, moving at him quickly.
Thrill shot the gun. Saint was falling over the side of the bridge. Derek shot a beam in the air, simply instinctively. His left hand smoldered in the rain.
She watched as he dove off the side with Saint beneath him. How smart he is, she thought. Then she began to think really hard.
The bridge began to sway.
Thrill and Derek were listening for a splash. Saint never hit the water.
Then the ground beneath them disappeared.
They were falling. Derek shot his hands beneath him in a frenzy. The water leapt at the beams.
He heard a giant splash and his heart sank. The car... Then he hit the water. Hard.
I'll continue when I see fit.
-Brock-
Monday, August 18, 2008
Fictional Letter
Listen, I really don't need this shit. You either talk to me cause you're serious about making this happen or don't talk to me at all. If you choose the latter, have fun trying to find another guy to fuck behind your girlfriend's back. Hope the closet is big enough for all the shit that comes along with you. And, go fuck yourself.
-Derek-
-Derek-
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Ten points of interest....
1.) Love my job. Don't get paid enough, but enjoy it none-the-less. Getting ready for the boss to be gone for a week where I will fill in for him. That's right; for a week, I'm going to be running a comic book store. I can strike that off my 'list of accomplishments before 25'.
2.) Need to quit smoking. Not concerned about health reasons (I could care less) but I am concerned with money. Fucking economy.
3.) Burgeoning romantic possibilities. More to come.
4.) Re-connecting with old friends to show that I still care. Trying desperately to wash myself clean of apathy. Successful results to (hopefully) come soon.
5.) Turn 23 in five weeks. Makes me think of "23" by Jimmy Eat World. Also, makes me wanna cry.
6.) Still in love with Minus the Bear. (Greatest.Band.Ever.EVER.)
7.) Interested in getting back into theatre. Still pondering and weighing my options.
8.) Family is good, although I'm realizing that they're better individually than together. Can't stand the tension.
9.) Saw The Dark Knight three times the first weekend it was released. One of the best comic book movies ever made.
10.) Reading comic books like I'll die tomorrow. Slowly realizing I should have been a superhero.
That is all. Hope you feel as enlightened as I have become.
-Brock-
2.) Need to quit smoking. Not concerned about health reasons (I could care less) but I am concerned with money. Fucking economy.
3.) Burgeoning romantic possibilities. More to come.
4.) Re-connecting with old friends to show that I still care. Trying desperately to wash myself clean of apathy. Successful results to (hopefully) come soon.
5.) Turn 23 in five weeks. Makes me think of "23" by Jimmy Eat World. Also, makes me wanna cry.
6.) Still in love with Minus the Bear. (Greatest.Band.Ever.EVER.)
7.) Interested in getting back into theatre. Still pondering and weighing my options.
8.) Family is good, although I'm realizing that they're better individually than together. Can't stand the tension.
9.) Saw The Dark Knight three times the first weekend it was released. One of the best comic book movies ever made.
10.) Reading comic books like I'll die tomorrow. Slowly realizing I should have been a superhero.
That is all. Hope you feel as enlightened as I have become.
-Brock-
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Collection of current sins and knowledge...
God, this is weird.
I find myself in situations I didn't expect, talking to those on random surprise moments and filling myself with escapism. Comic books and my job take up most of my time, and TV. Friends are so scattered and varied, I don't know who I can truly open myself up to and be emotional towards. A lot of it is in my head. A lot of it is just the moment in time, adjusting and flexing, reaching some climax and finally settling.
I stopped hurting those who didn't need it. I stopped hurting myself in ways that are tougher than you would think. This is a time of reconnection. So many loose ends needing to be tied...
I'm not a stronger person. I just know now what it takes to be strong, and I'm attempting to apply it to my person. It's a constant stress, really exhausting. But needed.
Mainly, I've accepted that I don't know a fucking thing. And people can't be truly understood. Not all the way.
-Brock-
I find myself in situations I didn't expect, talking to those on random surprise moments and filling myself with escapism. Comic books and my job take up most of my time, and TV. Friends are so scattered and varied, I don't know who I can truly open myself up to and be emotional towards. A lot of it is in my head. A lot of it is just the moment in time, adjusting and flexing, reaching some climax and finally settling.
I stopped hurting those who didn't need it. I stopped hurting myself in ways that are tougher than you would think. This is a time of reconnection. So many loose ends needing to be tied...
I'm not a stronger person. I just know now what it takes to be strong, and I'm attempting to apply it to my person. It's a constant stress, really exhausting. But needed.
Mainly, I've accepted that I don't know a fucking thing. And people can't be truly understood. Not all the way.
-Brock-
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
My blog for my job's website....
Greetings from Wizard World Convention in Chicago! Brock Graham, your fellow Marvel zombie, here to tell you some big announcements from the Marvel Comics panels from yesterday and today.
Yesterday, at the Mondo Marvel panel, guests Peter David (writer: X-Factor, She-Hulk), C. B. Cebulski (editor/writer: The Loners, Avengers Fairy Tales), Brian Reed (writer: Ms. Marvel, Captain Marvel), Tom Brevoort (executive editor), and Mike Perkins (artist: Stephen King’s The Stand) had some great announcements for upcoming Marvel projects. The first was Marvel Zombies 3, which for the first time will impact the regular Marvel universe continuity starring the Machine Man himself, Aaron Stack. Writers of the hit series Nova, Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, have signed an exclusive with Marvel, ensuring a lengthy run. Peter David announced a crossover between the gang at X-Factor and the superhero lawyer She-Hulk stemming out of Secret Invasion. Starting with Captain America#43, Luke Ross and Steve Epting will be alternating duties as artist on the title. A new mini-series from the talented writer of X-Force and X-Men: Emperor Vulcan, Chris Yost, was announced: Storm: Worlds Apart will deal with Storm balancing her duties as ruler of Wakanda with her husband Black Panther and her loyalty to the X-Men. Cebulski promised that Storm “kicks lots of ass” in the series. In the pages of Ghost Rider, for the first time, the two ghost riders, Johnny Blaze and Danny Ketch, will face off. A new run on What If?was announced, with stories of what could have happened with House of M (what if Wanda said “no more powers”?), Fallen Son (what if Iron Man had died instead of Captain America?), the classic Secret Wars (what if Dr. Doom had kept the power of the Beyonder?), and Spider-Man: Back In Black (what if Mary Jane had been shot instead of Aunt May?). All What If?issues will feature a back-up story written by C. B. Cebulski dealing with the Runaways and Young Avengers (what if the Runaways had become the Young Avengers?). Fresh off of his run on Wolverine, writer Jason Aaron will be writing a new Wolverine mini-series titled Wolverine: Manifest Destiny. Other fun announcements include Starhawk showing up in the pages of Guardians of the Galaxy#3 and the possible return of Magick in an upcoming X-Men event. Another interesting annoucement was C. B. Cebulski discussing the still-in-development video game Ultimate Alliance 2 which will be based on the Marvel Civil War. Cebulski, who wrote the first Ultimate Alliance video game, had to decline writing the sequel.
Later in the day, I attended the Marvel: Ultimate Universe with guests Brian Michael Bendis (writer: Ultimate Spider-Man, New Avengers, Secret Invasion), Bill Rosemann (editor of the Ultimate line), and C. B. Cebulski. Although the panel was less informative, it was still fun. Bendis confirmed that Ultimate Spider-Man will not be cancelled after the events of Ultimatum, but the tone will change drastically. Up and coming artist David LaFuente will be doing the next Ultimate Spider-Man annual. The issue, which Bendis described as a “hard-sell to the editors,” will address Peter Parker and Mary Jane’s physical relationship. Also appearing in the pages of Ultimate Spider-Man will be ultimate Daredevil and Elektra, original villains, and even characters from the 1960’s cartoon Spider-Man and his Amazing Friends. Bendis also revealed that the upcoming Ultimatum event will feature the debut of ultimate Watcher.
This morning at the Marvel: Secret Invasion panel, Bendis revealed even more amazing series and one-shots that will be coming out post-Secret Invasion. In January of 2009, Nick Fury’s Secret Warriors (which debuted recently in the pages of Mighty Avengers) will get their own ongoing series co-plotted by Bendis and scripted by up-and-coming writer Jonathan Hickman (writer: Image’s Nightly News). Mighty Avengers#16 will show Nick Fury training his Secret Warriors. Also, look for the Skrull Kill Krew to show up in Avengers: The Initiative#16. Probably the best announcement at the panel was the reveal of the a never-before-seen Alex Maleev picture of Namor, the Hood, Loki (still a girl), Dr. Doom, and two unidentifiable characters (one possibly being Emma Frost). Bendis teased, “It almost looks like an evil Illuminati.”
Later this evening, due to the absence of Marvel editor-in-chief Joe Quesada, but Bendis filled his place quite nicely. This panel, dubbed “Cup O’Bendis,” had mostly fan questions, but a couple of big announcements were made. After Secret Invasion, Lenil Yu is leaving the title and Billy Tan will be taking over as regular artist. Also post-Secret Invasion, Spider-Woman will FINALLY be getting her own solo title, although Bendis teased, “It might not be Jessica Drew in the costume…” Bendis went on to reveal that the full title for the book will be Spider-Woman: Agent of S.W.O.R.D.
Well that’s all for tonight! Check back tomorrow for an update on the last day of the con! Thanks for reading!
-Brock Graham-
Yesterday, at the Mondo Marvel panel, guests Peter David (writer: X-Factor, She-Hulk), C. B. Cebulski (editor/writer: The Loners, Avengers Fairy Tales), Brian Reed (writer: Ms. Marvel, Captain Marvel), Tom Brevoort (executive editor), and Mike Perkins (artist: Stephen King’s The Stand) had some great announcements for upcoming Marvel projects. The first was Marvel Zombies 3, which for the first time will impact the regular Marvel universe continuity starring the Machine Man himself, Aaron Stack. Writers of the hit series Nova, Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, have signed an exclusive with Marvel, ensuring a lengthy run. Peter David announced a crossover between the gang at X-Factor and the superhero lawyer She-Hulk stemming out of Secret Invasion. Starting with Captain America#43, Luke Ross and Steve Epting will be alternating duties as artist on the title. A new mini-series from the talented writer of X-Force and X-Men: Emperor Vulcan, Chris Yost, was announced: Storm: Worlds Apart will deal with Storm balancing her duties as ruler of Wakanda with her husband Black Panther and her loyalty to the X-Men. Cebulski promised that Storm “kicks lots of ass” in the series. In the pages of Ghost Rider, for the first time, the two ghost riders, Johnny Blaze and Danny Ketch, will face off. A new run on What If?was announced, with stories of what could have happened with House of M (what if Wanda said “no more powers”?), Fallen Son (what if Iron Man had died instead of Captain America?), the classic Secret Wars (what if Dr. Doom had kept the power of the Beyonder?), and Spider-Man: Back In Black (what if Mary Jane had been shot instead of Aunt May?). All What If?issues will feature a back-up story written by C. B. Cebulski dealing with the Runaways and Young Avengers (what if the Runaways had become the Young Avengers?). Fresh off of his run on Wolverine, writer Jason Aaron will be writing a new Wolverine mini-series titled Wolverine: Manifest Destiny. Other fun announcements include Starhawk showing up in the pages of Guardians of the Galaxy#3 and the possible return of Magick in an upcoming X-Men event. Another interesting annoucement was C. B. Cebulski discussing the still-in-development video game Ultimate Alliance 2 which will be based on the Marvel Civil War. Cebulski, who wrote the first Ultimate Alliance video game, had to decline writing the sequel.
Later in the day, I attended the Marvel: Ultimate Universe with guests Brian Michael Bendis (writer: Ultimate Spider-Man, New Avengers, Secret Invasion), Bill Rosemann (editor of the Ultimate line), and C. B. Cebulski. Although the panel was less informative, it was still fun. Bendis confirmed that Ultimate Spider-Man will not be cancelled after the events of Ultimatum, but the tone will change drastically. Up and coming artist David LaFuente will be doing the next Ultimate Spider-Man annual. The issue, which Bendis described as a “hard-sell to the editors,” will address Peter Parker and Mary Jane’s physical relationship. Also appearing in the pages of Ultimate Spider-Man will be ultimate Daredevil and Elektra, original villains, and even characters from the 1960’s cartoon Spider-Man and his Amazing Friends. Bendis also revealed that the upcoming Ultimatum event will feature the debut of ultimate Watcher.
This morning at the Marvel: Secret Invasion panel, Bendis revealed even more amazing series and one-shots that will be coming out post-Secret Invasion. In January of 2009, Nick Fury’s Secret Warriors (which debuted recently in the pages of Mighty Avengers) will get their own ongoing series co-plotted by Bendis and scripted by up-and-coming writer Jonathan Hickman (writer: Image’s Nightly News). Mighty Avengers#16 will show Nick Fury training his Secret Warriors. Also, look for the Skrull Kill Krew to show up in Avengers: The Initiative#16. Probably the best announcement at the panel was the reveal of the a never-before-seen Alex Maleev picture of Namor, the Hood, Loki (still a girl), Dr. Doom, and two unidentifiable characters (one possibly being Emma Frost). Bendis teased, “It almost looks like an evil Illuminati.”
Later this evening, due to the absence of Marvel editor-in-chief Joe Quesada, but Bendis filled his place quite nicely. This panel, dubbed “Cup O’Bendis,” had mostly fan questions, but a couple of big announcements were made. After Secret Invasion, Lenil Yu is leaving the title and Billy Tan will be taking over as regular artist. Also post-Secret Invasion, Spider-Woman will FINALLY be getting her own solo title, although Bendis teased, “It might not be Jessica Drew in the costume…” Bendis went on to reveal that the full title for the book will be Spider-Woman: Agent of S.W.O.R.D.
Well that’s all for tonight! Check back tomorrow for an update on the last day of the con! Thanks for reading!
-Brock Graham-
Monday, June 9, 2008
What you've got here...
...is a great big mess. The funniest thing about the mess is how easy it is to pick up, and how it's really quite simple. But a mess, non the less. Ha, that rhymed.
Ask me how I got here.
Decisions of sin with angelic improvisations. But enough about my weekend.
I am not a happy man. I am an optimistic young person. I do as I shall and wish for the best. It has not worked out for me for about 75% of all occasions, but I insist on it. To not do it would be to compromise my integrity.
I must be consistent with my failings, and I must deal with them as they come.
When I feel overwhelmed, I must remember one thing,
"What you've got here is an opportunity to work things out to your advantage."
Let's see if it sticks.
-Brock-
Ask me how I got here.
Decisions of sin with angelic improvisations. But enough about my weekend.
I am not a happy man. I am an optimistic young person. I do as I shall and wish for the best. It has not worked out for me for about 75% of all occasions, but I insist on it. To not do it would be to compromise my integrity.
I must be consistent with my failings, and I must deal with them as they come.
When I feel overwhelmed, I must remember one thing,
"What you've got here is an opportunity to work things out to your advantage."
Let's see if it sticks.
-Brock-
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