This is a special place in my Castle.  I sit upon the stairs in deep thought and contemplation.  This is a much larger room than my dingy little office and my thoughts soar. There were once many visitors with laughing and dancing. People came from far and wide to participate in these celebrations. Then the dark times began and those days are long gone. I am now alone except for the Midnight, the cat, the bats, vampires and other creatures. I am so happy you decided to visit my humble castle.  As you explore the catacombs, you will learn much about other visitors and my captives.  You may even have the opportunity to meet people from many countries.  I certainly hope so because it would be lovely to have many visitors again. Alone by Edgar Allen Poe From childhood's hour I have not been As others were---I have not seen As others saw---I could not bring My passions from a common spring. From the same source I have not taken My sorrow; I could not awaken My heart to joy at the same tone; And all I lov'd, I loved alone. Then---in my childhood---in the dawn Of a most stormy life---was drawn From ev'ry depth of good and ill The mystery which binds me still: From the torrent, or the fountain, From the red cliff of the mountain, From the sun that 'round me roll'd In its autumn tint of gold--- From the lightning in the sky As it pass'd me flying by--- From the thunder and the storm, And the cloud that took the form (When the rest of Heaven was blue) Of a demon in my view. Just continue following Midnight, the black cat. She won't scratch or bite, but watch out for the bats! Please send messages to me Isabella's Castle is hosted by Elysium Gates You are listening to "Terror"