Carrie Manor : Writing

The Blithe Mother

The Blithe Mother

A Chapter by Carrie Manor


Sir Abbot had disappeared. It would be thus, the last time he would see his friends, his real friends; Thomas and Lena. What are real friends? We..
The Ignominious

The Ignominious

A Chapter by Carrie Manor


excerpt: ‘Mister’, no one had referred to him as that before. ....... What compelled them? And why all this hospitality amongst this crue..
The Drunkard

The Drunkard

A Book by Carrie Manor


A story of a man's quest to change, with the help of a child, Historical fiction
Why does my Blood have to Flow?

Why does my Blood have to Flow?

A Poem by Carrie Manor


Tell me, oh, tell me lord. What is it worth, to make the blood flow? What strife is worth thine time, wretched men why must we breathe? Sovereig..
Beloved Anna

Beloved Anna

A Poem by Carrie Manor


Inspired by the " Beloved Anna Polka" by Johann Strauss Sr. Whence Spring visits, and brings her children from yonder and way. Anna! Thy who hesitate..
The Dotard Gentleman

The Dotard Gentleman

A Poem by Carrie Manor


I can see, fine, certainly clearly- the wind is mocking me! Why! She makes me think it’s spiring! With those warm, wisps of kisses. Then, h..
Ballad for Bienvenue or My Weary Traveller

Ballad for Bienvenue or My Weary Traveller

A Poem by Carrie Manor


Thy weary traveller, come and rest hither. Do not waste time! Make haste! for, does thy see, the rain pelting thither? Ah! Have you been dren..
Old Grandfather Clock or the Clockmakers’

Old Grandfather Clock or the Clockmakers’

A Poem by Carrie Manor


Oh! Grandfather Clock, your hymns shallowed with times’ passage. Oh! The people you’ve seen; children, joyfully caroling. The adults, ..
Alas! Brother why?

Alas! Brother why?

A Poem by Carrie Manor


Alas! Brother, why? Why all this hustle? Why all this bustle? Whom hast stolen thy bliss? Sure now. All pleasures of life, what is it worth to..
The Dangerous Game ( Based on the Most Dangerous Game, by Richard Connel

The Dangerous Game ( Based on the Most Dangerous G..

A Poem by Carrie Manor


A turbulence of foam, and water breached upon the deck. The air was a chill, it wavered in uneasiness, but I disdained it, as it does make a sailor ..