Rachel : Writing

Fears of the smallest

Fears of the smallest

A Poem by Rachel


A scream in the night A touch of fright and small huddle against my chest. A storm in the night Gave a bit of fright to my dearest, my smallest..
Meeting the First

Meeting the First

A Book by Rachel


A tale of finding that elusive figure, Dracula.
Prologue: Lone Wolf

Prologue: Lone Wolf

A Chapter by Rachel


And in the dark of night she left us. Left us for what she said was our own good. She didn't want to slip up and fulfill Ebba's wishes. Jay's Wishes...
Chapter 1: Busy Work

Chapter 1: Busy Work

A Chapter by Rachel


"You're doing what?!" my boyfriend gasped in horror. His eyes were wide with concern. I knew that this would be a hard arguement to win.A--H..
Chapter 2: At the Head of the Trail

Chapter 2: At the Head of the Trail

A Chapter by Rachel


I stretched my legs in the Transylvanian airport’s lobby, having flown several hours from San Francisco to the very heart of the myth. I was pre..
Chapter 3: Ironic Humor

Chapter 3: Ironic Humor

A Chapter by Rachel


I woke to the ringing of the church bells. It was eleven o’ clock, and I’d only had four hours of sleep, falling into dark as all else whe..
Chapter 4: Trace Amount

Chapter 4: Trace Amount

A Chapter by Rachel


I was back on the Am-trak again, the landscape out of the windows dark with night. I had spent all day flitting from one site to another, tryin..
Chapter 5: The Russian Gregorians

Chapter 5: The Russian Gregorians

A Chapter by Rachel


As I entered the small town of Tyumen, I felt a strong opposition to my presence. I was an outsider, and the locals thought I should just mind my o..
Chapter 6: Dinner with Malcontents

Chapter 6: Dinner with Malcontents

A Chapter by Rachel


The Hall was filled with noise as the night progressed. As we ate we all swapped battle stories and myths. After a few courses the conversation..
Chapter 7: Problems

Chapter 7: Problems

A Chapter by Rachel


I stepped off of the train feeling hopeful. This might actually work, I thought, maybe I can do this. That hope was way off. First I started lik..