Lol, no rush Ken. Everyone's busy being sucked by the biggest beast of all, life. But does my presence hound you? Just kidding. Just do what you need to do. There really is no pressure on my part, hope that releases you from that torment. 😂
She’s a fascinating figure for sure. I can’t judge, I love this stuff, too😅
I guess she and her husband were still pretty brutal people, there are accounts not connected to the trial of them both being into torture, but yeah, the trial itself was highly exaggerated. I read somewhere that she might have killed more like 60 people… which, I mean, is still a lot of people.
Oh, sure. I know more about serial killers than I do about "normal" people. Ed Gein was a sweetheart compared to some of the other ghouls, like Jeffrey Dahmer. And our blood countess' body count was peanuts next to Gilles De Rais'. History has no shortage of monsters-- real OR imagined.
There are quite a few books about her, two actually called the Blood Countess that I know of, both novels… so not historical fact. I got my information from historians, though.
Oh, yes. Can't pass this one up:
Bodiced brick by brick
Ere eternally entombed
Seeking sanguine soaks
Phenomenal imagery🖤 I also love the first line, so good!
"Bodiced" with bricks is oh so good.
That's pretty good Ken. I was going for questions with this prompt but I feel inspired to go for more now.
Do it, Ika! Still need to get to your writing, but I'm stuck on something atm. Expect me in a couple days, promise!
Lol, no rush Ken. Everyone's busy being sucked by the biggest beast of all, life. But does my presence hound you? Just kidding. Just do what you need to do. There really is no pressure on my part, hope that releases you from that torment. 😂
I make it a point to read those who’ve read mine. I’m just trying to do too much right now. I have read Bitrot. Interesting piece!
Thank you. It’s something I hear my husband talk often, bitrot that is and I have come to find it amusing.
What's behind this wall?
Knock all you want,
She probably won't knock back
This is super creepy! I’d definitely knock and hope she knocked back.
You never know...
Is it wrong that I recognised the name instantly and thought "I like her!" they suspect it was fabricated accusations. Still awful, whatever happened!
She’s a fascinating figure for sure. I can’t judge, I love this stuff, too😅
I guess she and her husband were still pretty brutal people, there are accounts not connected to the trial of them both being into torture, but yeah, the trial itself was highly exaggerated. I read somewhere that she might have killed more like 60 people… which, I mean, is still a lot of people.
Bonnie and Clyde past lives 😅
Either way, Ray Russell's take on her was so good! But-- yeah, awful. The lot of the horror enthusiast, to be drawn to the repulsive.
So do crime enthusiasts 😅 ehem... One fave is Ed Gein. 😶🌫️
Oh, sure. I know more about serial killers than I do about "normal" people. Ed Gein was a sweetheart compared to some of the other ghouls, like Jeffrey Dahmer. And our blood countess' body count was peanuts next to Gilles De Rais'. History has no shortage of monsters-- real OR imagined.
Jeffrey dahmer was psycho, I should have probably made it clear it’s Ed Geins pieces that was macabre.
Yeah, I recognized her name right away, too, and it excited me!
She used to be called "Countess Dracula", and that inspired a film by that name.
Which i apparently need to see! It sounds wild.
So many bad films
About Countess Bathory!
Her infamy continues...
😂
Movies and metal songs/bands😂 But we love them all anyway!
Bathing blood beauty
Youthful desires
Cheery pie sweetness
Gone bye and sigh
For facial body screams
Sure to drain the coffers suspension
Age rises tall tales be true to believers
That see wrinkles in times misfortune.
I’m not sure what the line “for facial body screams” means, but it kind of drew me in. It’s such an interesting image.
Picture youths facial screams . Picture blood creams to reduce aging wrinkles in time.
Smell of blood pervades
In her cursed castle confines
Peasant girls silenced
I love that you mentioned the victims and kind of took their point of view, really well done🖤
Nice one!
Love the last line Honeygloom. Macabre prompt and beautiful Haiku
Thank you 🙏
Stained blood on my hands
At my mistress’ command
Slain for my service
Substack ate my reply I think??😅 I’ll tell you again that I love this! It’s such a harrowing take🖤
Actually the Blood Countess seems pretty well documented.
Sorry, I’m not quite sure what you’re referring to🤦♀️
Elizabeth Bathory was called the Blood Countess. There was a book by the same name telling her story.
There are quite a few books about her, two actually called the Blood Countess that I know of, both novels… so not historical fact. I got my information from historians, though.
Interestingly, I can’t find the book I read years ago, same title, not the same book.
Love this take! Such a harrowing haiku🖤
I love this take, I feel like you probably have it spot on🖤