Prompt: Dark
Don’t play with dark magic, said the world to me
If you’re offered a single spell, you should always flee
That magic would cause untold horror and pain
That dark magic was all suffering without gain
But if dark magic is so horrible and so cruel
Why did they make it look so cool?
Witches look awesome, flying through the night
And the Evil Queen is always a stunning sight
Sure good witches can make sparkles dance
But evil ones can summon monkeys armed with a lance
And let’s be honest, one of those is better
It fits my aesthetic to the letter!
So if I decide to make a pact
Or commit an utterly evil act
You should learn an important fact
About your lessons and their impact
If you don’t want me to become a witch bombastic
Maybe don’t make dark magic look fantastic
Jonathon Greenall is a freelance writer, artist, and tabletop roleplaying game designer who has written for CBR, Polygon, Nintendo Life, Gayley Dreadful, Enbylife, and many other publications. They have also published several popular and highly-praised tabletop roleplaying games including “You Have One Ability….The Ability To Fuck This Up,” “Macarons, Milkshakes, And Magic,” and “Wander Wizards.”
Jonathon has always been fascinated by media, from the big hitters to the small, obscure, and often overlooked titles that linger on the sidelines, capturing both the on and off-camera stories that make these shows so fascinating.
Jonathon is also a major anime fan, having been exposed to the medium through shows like Sailor Moon and Revolutionary Girl Utena. Since then, Jonathon has maintained a passion for anime, watching most new shows each season and hunting down overlooked gems from previous ones.