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Performed by Val Cole

Performed by Val Cole

A showcase of the best HORROR films in the world today! AUDIENCE AWARDS (from FEEDBACK Film Festival): Best Short Film: THE MUSIC OF ERICH ZANN Best Micro-Short Film: KNIFE Best Story: HELLO Best Direction: FIRESTARER Best Visual Design: OLGA Best Art House: GHEE Best Sound & Music: CHILD’S DRAWING Scariest Movie: JC BRATTON’S DOLLHOUSE Best… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS: February 2026 HORROR Film Festival

Performed by Val Cole

Performed by Val Cole

Poetry by Val Cole — ———Salvation With a single act, All merit burns to ashes, Only death forgives.

Performed by Val Cole —- POEM: SOME PEOPLE Some people really make me feel so ill That I just wish I could go out and kill. If only it was legal would the deeds Be executed, as I’d make them bleed. By that, I’d be talking a swimming pool Full of blood, for I don’t… Continue reading DEATH Poetry Reading: Some People, by A.J. Chilson

Performed by Val Cole

Performed by Val Cole —- POEM: Loud crack, and a sting. Tongue feels around, chasing single, salty-sweet drop, losing it under thick lower lip. Hand grabs abdomen. Grab: make a fist, let go.

Performed by Val Cole —- POEM: I, a Juliet of sorts desire nothing more than to stab myself as I lay beside you my pooling blood to bathe you and purify what was once innocent becoming whole and free yet again But for you to look upon me would cause me more agony than that… Continue reading DEATH Poetry Reading: I Want You Perfect, by Doniell Cushman