Jenna Perks

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“Flesh in the Dark” by Jenna Perks

The spoon clinked coldly against the china bowl, its sound shattering the stillness of the warm room, ricocheting between mahogany panels and polished glass window panes. Tiffany’s: only the finest. A gift from his first marriage, before he met her. Flickering flames writhed upwards, slithering out of the gleaming brass grate, curling and twisting up, up to the vaulted ceiling. Shadows stretched grotesquely towards him, warping into a choking, suffocating, silent barricade between them. The unspoken words between the couple anchored their fa...

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Hi there! Originally inspired to write from reading 'The Bloody Chamber' by Angela Carter, I’ve recently started writing gothic, psychological horror stories. I’m fascinated by the darker themes and complex narratives she explores, and I’m eager to bring my own twist to the genre - if this sounds similar to your passions, please give me a try! My stories aim to leave readers questioning themselves and the world around them. Feedback is incredibly valuable to me as I continue to grow and develop my voice. When I’m not writing, I enjoy reading, classical music, gardening, and old movies. Thanks for stopping by—I hope my stories give you something to ponder!