Author S. K. Nicholas

x and i: a novel

a journal for damned lovers vol 1-3

Garden

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The two of them were in her parents garden, and despite it being summer, there was a chill breeze that carried in the air. The one nearest to me was naked, her body covered with strange symbols that had some kind of meaning I knew not what of. Black ink twisting around her curves, the other wore only lace underwear, and together they writhed around and presented themselves to me. Their holes were ripe, yet strangely void of feeling. There was no passion in the folds of flesh that flowered before me, only vacant memories of a time from before. I was more interested in the boarded up shed half obscured behind an elm tree off to their right. Something was in there; a key to my past long since forgotten. Suffocating in the grip of desire, the brunette, the one I had always wanted, she told me things about the other that made my skin crawl. There was no shame in her words, only black-eyed perversion as the sordid details rolled from her wicked tongue. Inserting her fingers into the other one’s cunt when she was finished, I averted my eyes and walked towards the shed. As my fingers reached out for it, somewhere in the distance came the sudden burst of church bells, and just at that moment, a flock of birds circled for several seconds over our heads until disappearing on the horizon. Hesitating as a bolt of pain shot through my arms from the wooden panels of the door, the skin on the back of my hands begun to bubble as if having acid poured over them. There was no blood, only oil, and as it dripped to the ground and stained the blades of grass at my feet, I stumbled back not knowing what to do. They were on me in an instant, and even though I resisted, my body betrayed me. The three of us merging, all other avenues were lost. The day turned to night, and our bodies soon slipped from one place to the next. The garden falling silent, all that was left was a desperate sense of longing, the kind you get lying awake at night trying to remember where it all went wrong.

27 responses to “Garden”

  1. thefeatheredsleep Avatar
    thefeatheredsleep

    A twisted Lilith and Eve in the Garden of Eden and Adams lost his joy stick? Or is it a snake? 😉

    1. I’d say a bit of both 🙂 Those slices of heaven and hell never taste as good on their own, they compliment each other just right X

  2. The brunette, the one you always wanted. Really happy that I’m a brunette right now. Very intriguing piece.

    1. I’d say brunettes have a lot more mystery to them, not to mention a wicked air! Thank you 🙂

  3. It sounds just like a dream, literally I mean.
    I really like this. 🙂

    1. It is quite dream like, isn’t it? There’s a fragment of a dream in there, and a slice of memory too. I’m pleased you like it. Thank you 🙂 x

      1. My pleasure. Always love your words. 🙂

      2. I love the love. Thank you 🙂 x

  4. Elizabeth Helmich Avatar
    Elizabeth Helmich

    This definitely has the feel of an exciting, yet disturbing dream sequence, though – as always – you leave us wanting for more. Xo

    1. Wanting more is always good! Dreams are my favourite things, even the ones filled with malevolent forces. It’s a thrill to be taken someplace where there are no answers xo

      1. Elizabeth Helmich Avatar
        Elizabeth Helmich

        I think so too about dreams. They fascinate me to no end. As for wanting more….well, that’s another story. In regards to you though, I’d say that it is always a good thing. 😉

      2. Elizabeth Helmich Avatar
        Elizabeth Helmich

        You could write about watching the grass grow, and make it fabulous. I have no doubt. 🙂

      3. Sounds like a challenge to me! Thank you 🙂 xo

  5. http://myrapawleys@wordpress.com Avatar
    http://myrapawleys@wordpress.com

    Grainy and wonderful!

      1. http://myrapawleys@wordpress.com Avatar
        http://myrapawleys@wordpress.com

        This piece drew me in immediately. I think it was your characters: their passion juxtaposed against their lostness which is the lovers’ contradiction and lustfulness that makes this whole scene both horrible and beautiful.
        Thank you!

      2. Thank you indeed! I like how you found it both horrible and beautiful. It’s that contradiction that always pulls me in. One without the other isn’t good enough; unless the two are dancing arm in arm, they never get under your skin 🙂

  6. http://myrapawleys@wordpress.com Avatar
    http://myrapawleys@wordpress.com

    The image (accompanying photo) is perfect.

    1. Thank you. It’s nice, isn’t it? There’s something about it that I can’t quite put my finger on.

      1. http://myrapawleys@wordpress.com Avatar
        http://myrapawleys@wordpress.com

        She is the personification of purity vs passion/ subtly 👌

  7. I love this style of writing – erotic little tales that leave the reader wanting more…

    1. Thank you! I’m glad it left you wanting more. Less can sometimes be more; it’s all about knowing what buttons to press.

      1. The same is true in art… The mind is more powerful in its suggestion

  8. Well, now I really want you to write about watching the grass grow 😉
    And I’m disappointed that after a lifetime of being a natural brunette, I’m now a boring blonde. I totally agree that “brunettes have a lot more mystery to them, not to mention a wicked air”. And I think that’s quite enough from me, you’re fucking amazing, full stop.

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