Katy Bennett

Horror Writer And Poet

Katy Bennett lives in London and began writing horror fiction and poetry under the pseudonym Karen James. Her work appeared in the Chimeraworld 2 anthology and at The Dark Krypt. After a long hiatus from writing, she has dropped the penname and is now concentrating on writing free-verse poetry that tells a story.

Many of her poems contain horror and the supernatural, favourite authors include Stephen King, James Herbert, Roald Dahl, C S Lewis and Lewis Caroll. Favourite poets include Edgar Allan Poe, H P Lovecraft and Alfred Noyes.

Forgotten Victim

Blood trickles from an open wound
Spilling dreams and memories
That disintegrate when smothered
By the crisp morning air.

The victim’s mind is empty
Like the wallet that once held
A measly five pound note.

Two glazed eyes tattooed with shock
Offer a glimpse into this victim’s ordeal.
A still heart and an absent pulse
Prove death.

Humanity continues to breathe
Despite being an individual less.
The victim becomes forgotten
While life continues.

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