Atlanta Georgia, 2013
You wonder - is it ever going to change? You hate to ask
- is it ever going to change because change
does not always mean for the better. The more things change the more they
stay the same. Mon dieu, as he would say. How long can you
endure some things and still have the courage to hope, to dream of a better
time? Or, is it easier to sink into the cesspool of despair and acceptance?
It’s the moment you fall – head first into the abyss. You
never fully understand why - do you merely stumble or does someone or something
push you? You only know that you are headed for that area of blackness and
despondency where no one can reach you. Your only hope, even if it is a small
distant dream, is that one spark - one person, one idea - will pull you back
and somehow bring you back from the depths of misery. Once in the abyss - that
place - it feels as if even God is wet with rain. There is no salvation for
your soul and no one can save you, except yourself, so they say.
Sadly, I am in that place now. I take my coat from the
closet and put it on; making sure it is buttoned before I go out tonight. I
pick up the scarf on the table underneath the entry way mirror and glance at my
pale face in the mirror.
Oh lord, I look horrible. My hair is too long and it’s
been a long time since since I ate. I
placed pale makeup carefully on my face and hands to hide the decomposition of
my skin. Of course, hands can always be covered by gloves at this time of year.
One thing – at least I’m blonde and blue eyed, so my skin is pale by nature. Once
I eat, I will return to my normal look. This is all part of the sorcery that
damned, son of a bitch Pierre von Minzle did to me. I was lucky to get away
from him after he was in Atlanta a few months ago. Tonight will be the first
time I’ve been out since that night.
I place the scarf around my neck and walk out the door,
locking it behind me. Why, I wonder?
The monster lives in the condo. Why should I worry about someone getting
inside?
That asshole did this to me. I can’t believe I fell for
his sweet talk and let him get to me with all that past life talk and all that
ultra-terrestrial existentialism. Damn him and that accent, those expensive
clothes, that long, black hair and that
frigging guitar. Since when do I believe anything a guitar player says?
Maybe it really was voodoo.
Good lord. What was
I thinking?
Finally, the elevator arrives and takes me to the lobby
of the high rise. It’s been four months since I have been outside. Four months. I’ve been in
that condo attempting to adjust to this new reality. Hard to believe
that it’s taken this long just to learn how to walk. But, it’s given me
time to study and get prepared to enter my new life with this damned disease or
affliction or whatever it is. If no one can save me but myself, then so be it. I am prepared.
As I walk onto Peachtree Street, actually I’m so weak I
practically stagger into the street in the still of the night. I pull the collar of my black
wool coat around my neck to keep the frigid, damp air from my icy skin. Atlanta
can be so cold in February.
The Pomba Gira doll Pierre gave me - or whoever he will be this time -
is still in the pocket of the coat. He said I could use this doll to call for him
if I ever needed him. He doesn’t know it, but I’ve been reading about Pomba Gira
and I know just what to do now.
Oh, I am so hungry that I have forgotten my manners.
Please allow me to introduce myself. I am Mary Montague. We will see each other
again soon, I’m sure.
Actually, you know, I am just like you. Well, we are
somewhat similar, except my soul is owned by another person and don’t get me on that tangent again. I
will explain more to you the next time we meet. Tonight, I must get something to eat so
that I can get my strength back.
Once I am stronger, I will look for that mother fucker
Pierre. I know I can lure him back. Once I get him, I may slowly torment him or
maybe just get it done and over with – a swift painless death. Even if I decide
to fuck him to death, maybe I can at least find a way to get my soul back
before his demise.
He will at least tell me how to get my soul back
before he dies, whichever way I choose. He does talk too much…
You better wish him luck because he is going to need it.
(c) Voodoo Lounge Publishing 2013
(c) Voodoo Lounge Publishing 2013
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