Piker Press — Weekly Journal of Arts and Literature
April 27, 2026

Think About It?

"...Smoke and mirrors fool most..."

Think About It?

He read every book there was on the occult.
Practiced black magic and cursed those he hated on a daily basis.

People thought he was odd and some were foolish enough to call him evil.

He wore dark eyeliner and gothic rings.

And behind closed doors listened to boy bands and loved to snuggle up on a cold night with his half wit girlfriend who actually believed his bullshit.

Smoke and mirrors fool most.
But even a idiot knows magic powers are a total con.

Besides if you could sell your soul for success you think I'd be writing the shit you're reading now?






Article © John Patrick Robbins. All rights reserved.
Published in the January 14, 2019 issue .
Image(s) are public domain.
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