Comment from Sasha

Excellent

The sound effects, artwork and message brought this to life and you expressed the darkness of Murela's nightmares superbly. Thanks for teaching me a new word, gelid, but not sure if I will ever use it. Terrific presentation. Even as an adult the sound of wolf's calling still sends shivers up my spine.

 Comment Written 20-Oct-2016

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reply by the author on 20-Oct-2016

That word, "gelid", is rarely ever used nowadays, as it is nearly considered as an archaic word, Sasha. However, it would have been used frequently in Claudiu's and Mirela's day.
Thanks so mcuh again for reading.

Comment from Susanjohn

Excellent

Very nice Dean...Iv'e been following along best i can!! you two did such a great job with all this!!! i have enjoyed rereading!! :)))

 Comment Written 08-Oct-2016

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reply by the author on 08-Oct-2016

Thanks for reading, Susan, and for following along with the story. Both Gypsy Blue Rose and I truly appreciate your readership.
Take care, and thanks again.
~Dean :)

Comment from rtobaygo

Exceptional

Good morning, Dean

Short but extremely haunting with the addition another word (gelid) added to my vocabulary. Well done!

Take care and stay safe,

Ray

 Comment Written 04-Oct-2016

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reply by the author on 04-Oct-2016

Gelid is a word that's rarely used any longer, Ray. It's almost considered as archaic because of that.
Thanks very much for you comments, and for reading my haiku. I appreciate the six stars, and I am glad you enjoyed it.
Be well, buddy.
~Dean

Comment from pharp

Excellent

Dean,

Thanks for bringing me up speed in your author's notes from where I left off in the adventure with Claudiu and Mirela. This is another fine Haiku your have penned, thanks for the definition of gelid, this is my first time hearing of this word, which is good to learn something new every day. The sound effects, artwork and message brought this to life for me. You and Gypsy are to be commended for doing an awesome job. Thanks for sharing. Blessing...............Portia

 Comment Written 02-Oct-2016

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reply by the author on 02-Oct-2016

Thanks for reading and following along with the story, Portia.
Both Gypsy and myself certainly appreciate it.
Take care,
~Dean

Comment from F. Wehr3

Excellent

I enjoyed your Haiku. I read all the author notes in reference to the storyline, but I am having trouble as to how the reader will be able to piece together with just haiku. Are you planning on another form of poetry to expand on the story or just the haiku?

I posed the same sort of question to gypsy. Just curious.

Take care,
Russell

 Comment Written 01-Oct-2016

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reply by the author on 03-Oct-2016

Thanks again for reading, Russell.
Much obliged.
~Dean

Comment from Alan K Pease

Excellent

A commentary on a night carrying the spirit of wolves howling and the danger of wolf bane. Endangered, Mirela's fate is seen through the eyes of the poet finding that the resident vampire will see to her safety in his castle - yet her dreams forecast her destiny. Excellent notes.

 Comment Written 01-Oct-2016

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reply by the author on 03-Oct-2016

Thank you for taking the time to read and follow along with our Gothic haiku horror story, Alan.
I appreciate that.
Take care, my friend, and thanks so much again.
~Dean :}

Comment from Dawn Munro

Excellent

Ah, yet another total package which has been woven with such care - the alliteration, the wonderful use of "nip" for something as unlikely as wind, yet fitting perfectly with the idea of 'wolf' - even using wolf bane, a deadly plant to be the recipient of the nippy wind - just brilliant, my friend.

 Comment Written 01-Oct-2016

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reply by the author on 01-Oct-2016

Thank you for your continuing support and for following along with this story, Dawn.
I really appreciate your input and insights.
Take care,
~Dean :)

Comment from Ulla

Excellent

Hi Dean, this is a fantastic haiku with very clever words leading up to a very strong satori line which really makes you say 'Aha!' At least that's how it works for me. Love it. Thanks for all the notes. It really helped to fully understand the haiku. I am definitely following along with yours and Gypsy's story. All the best. Ulla:))

 Comment Written 01-Oct-2016

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reply by the author on 03-Oct-2016

Thank you for taking the time to read and follow along with our Gothic haiku horror story, Ulla.
I appreciate that.
Take care, my friend, and thanks so much again.
~Dean :}

Comment from Pam (respa)

Excellent

-I like the image.
-I learned something in your author notes
about this plant.
-I like the alliteration in line one.
-Along with line two, it creates the setting,
and makes the reader feel cold!
-Good satori.
-Thanks for sharing another haiku in the project.

 Comment Written 30-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 03-Oct-2016

Thank you for taking the time to read and follow along with our Gothic haiku horror story, Pam.
I appreciate that.
Take care, my friend, and thanks so much again.
~Dean :}

reply by Pam (respa) on 03-Oct-2016

You are very welcome, Dean.

Comment from tfawcus

Excellent

The combination of freezing weather, the poisonous plant and full moon madness conspires to send a shiver up the spine. Add a faintly mocking rendition of "Moonlight Serenade" in the background and the word picture is complete!

 Comment Written 30-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 03-Oct-2016

Thank you for taking the time to read and follow along with our Gothic haiku horror story, Tony.
I appreciate that.
As for the music, I get enough flak from fellow members now about that as it is, lol.
Take care, my friend, and thanks so much again.
~Dean :}