And So It Begins...

[The Grinning Man]

I circled this forum for a few days, much like a hungry wolf circling his still-dangerous but severely weakened prey... But tonight, I have pounced.

Hello, residents. I am a man whose whim and will are directed by the many paths of fate and time. I am a servant of the Grey God, a disciple of the subtle manipulation of all things, a man among Gods. I am a messenger for the higher order. I am a torch for those who stumble through the clouds of chaos.

I am the Grinning Man.


(But you may call me Mitch. I write horror and dark fantasy. Glad to join. ;)
And expect an ACTUAL introduction later.)

[Shaun]

Dark fantasy :). We could use some of that around here :).

Welcome and I hope you have a good time here :).

[Andy]

You circled the forum for a few days? Are you being serious, or is that part of your origin story? :D I'm guessing the former.

That's a cool name, and definitely sounds like something I'd hear in a dark fantasy. It's deceptively nice, in my opinion. Very fitting. And creative intros are cool as well. Welcome!

[Crocolyle]

I gave him the link. His stuff really is top-notch.

[Rafael Domination]

Sigh...Fantasy, all over again! Whatever...:D

I'm Raffy! Sci-fi nut (note: not nerd...) and Anime Master.

Welcome to YWO!!!

[Carraka]

Well, you didn't circle the forum for a few months, did you? Because I did that with a different site. And I circled this forum for a week. You'd best wait a bit longer before pouncing ...

Mr. Grinning Man.

-grins- I like it.

[GeorgeMichael]

Hi welcome to the site, that's a cool name...


Have fun here and when you post your work you should critique other's work if you'd really want something in return!

[Imelda]

Hey hey.

Your name freaks me out. :)

[Tncowgirl]

Howdy, welcome all that jazz, dark fantasy, huh?? sweet. I'm TN

[The Grinning Man]

Glad you all abide my presence.

I've been writing for about 4 years, stumbling through muddled semi-genres and awkward Lovecraft-inspired prose, but more recently my aesthetics have gelled. I like to think I'm somewhat original, but feel free to pop that bubble at will. My favorite authors are Kurt Vonnegut, Orson Scott Card, H.P. Lovecraft, Stephen King, Richard Matheson and Ray Bradbury. I try to shower at least once every lunar cycle.

Right now, I'm working on two short stories for publication, one of which needs some revisions (I might just post it, ha-ha) and also, I have a *gasp* novel in the works.

Thanks for the forum space. Glad to have joined. ;)

[Nyx]

Hi welcome! Can't wait to read some of your work:D