#276 – Write a Single Paragraph…

…that conveys a lot about a character’s life.  Think about how this can be achieved with voice and rhythm and repetition.

I am the darkness, watching and waiting with the patience of a god.  I have existed since the dawn of man, born of the first drop of innocent blood and the madness of a man’s rage.  Fear and despair became my sustenance and in time I came to swell in power.  As the kingdom of humanity sprawled out, so did my influence.  Unbeknownst to world leaders, my shadowy claws dug deep into their thoughts, urging them into battle with their brothers and churning up bitter hatreds.  All to feed my insatiable appetite for my death and destruction.  Now, after eons of manipulation, the stage has been set for my arrival.  Soon, I will step forward and take claim to this reality at my rightful place; not hidden in the shadows, but at the forefront.  Tremble as you read these words, for I am Chaos and I am coming.

Behind the Random: Oh, I love me a good ol’ fashion all-powerful villain.  They make for some of the most epic battles between good and evil.  This story is actually a variation of just one of the many origin stories for my favorite monster/hero, the Skull Jester.