The Small Hours Collection #1

“I often think that the night is more alive and more richly colored than the day. “
_{~ Vincent Van Gogh}

”Most glorious night!
Thou wert not sent for slumber!”
_{~ Lord Byron, Childe Harold}

"What hath night to do with sleep?"
_{~ John Milton}

Welcome to the Small Hours of the night, I hope you’ll find this first collection as exciting and interesting as I found it. In here you will find a various artworks of Prose & Poetry uncategorized, from the most popular users to the most unknown, regardless of age, taste or genre. The only thing that binds them together is that they are enjoyed best after nightfall, at the small hours of the night – as close and intimate read should.

Please comment and let those fine writers know your thoughts, ideas and comments to their works at the art-page itself (but do so with respect and dignity!), and of course feel free to tell me what you thought on this collection by commenting here, or noting me – as you see fit.

Every collection will open and close with one non-literature art to arouse and sober the eyes. This art will usually be by non-familiar dA user but this time I would like to present before you a bit known artist and one which is less known.

All that’s left is to invite you to explore this collection and hope you’ll enjoy.

Best regards,
=leoraigarath



Title: Struggle Of The Mind
by *r-f

That’s One Way to Go by ^GeneratingHype
A biographical prose written in a most delicate and sophisticated style, which brought both a smile and awkwardness – a mix of the strangest feelings I ever felt.

Dislocation by ~akanah
A Human Nature poem written with honesty and straight forwardness, and so feels as intimate and close as can be.

Taunt by ~SadKittenGirl
A short poem about the masks we sometimes wear in a romance. The beauty I found in it has a lot to do with the fast-pace, the direct approach and mature/immature balance of feelings.

The 3AM in lyrical form by ~raa-pwuggles
A raw and emotional poem with a hint of surrealism, that beautifully invokes images befitting the small hours of the night.

Broken Halo, Chapter I by ~MellowCandle
Angels, demons, a big mystery and a bottle of booze – this is the opening to the first chapter of the story Broken Halo, is there anything else you need to enjoy a good story?

Tomato Boy before the Accident by ~mikki-zero
This is something a bit different than what you are used to. Step into the world of Edgar, or Tomato Boy, and experience a different kind of world.

Teacher’s Note by *GaioumonBatou
Sometimes the simplest things are the most complicated and unexpected yet bring up a smile. Just let *GaioumonBatou show you the way.

Your Only Brown Eyed Girl by ~BitterSweetDream
A Teen or Young Romance poem that has every bit of innocence, roughness and sincerity as a Teen romance poem should.

Afterlife by *Lalamags
I fell in love with this poem one the first read – it’s sweet and touching, telling a different kind of story we usually read in poems around dA.

Mirrors by ~AsylumOrange
A precise word and structure of a Spiritual poem, 100 words exactly and no word is repeated – there’s a lot to learn about imagery and intricate work from this one.

Delusion by ~Bearpod91
Multilayered surreal poem which is a little rough but sometimes things do not need to be perfect, they need to make you feel.

Holly Leaves by ~draak-shadow
There are three layers of time in this dramatic fiction story, all moving forward at the same time toward the climax where all loose-ends tie-up into a beautiful knot, and still there’s enough room to ask the big question – why.

On Moments by =Talescaper
Some stories you don’t read, they are simply telling. This philosophical prose has a unique pace and feel, with a cut-n-dry tone yet just as mesmerizing.

Window Shopping by ~Mad-Eyes
Sometimes prose isn’t all about easy and fun read, sometimes it’s not even about a good drama or action. This prose is not for the light hearted! It’s about the ugly side of humanity, written very vivid and realistic. For those who read it I really recommend reading it twice, it changes the whole picture.

Remember by =A-WildDog
Some stories build themselves, getting more stressing as you keep on reading. This story deals with one of the toughest subjects some of us deal with everyday.

Girl Waiting for Monsoon by ^lovetodeviate
If you haven’t been swept you off your feet by a monsoon before, this short story will surely do.

Boredom Bust by =illuminara
I want to end this collection in a lighter tone, and this little story by =illuminara is perfect for doing just that – a prey/hunter sarcastic game with humor, wit and a little bit of tension to sum it all with a smile.

Title: Young Love
by ~Darrenluchmun


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This is the collection for this time; I hope you will enjoy this as much as I did. If there’s any certain work you liked, feel a need to comment or please do – just remember to comment your thoughts with respect and dignity.

For any question you may have please read the Q&A that follows, and if you don’t find what you look for please note me at =leoraigarath .

Hope to see you soon in the next collection,
Have a beautiful night and enjoy these precious Small Hours!


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Q: What is this Collection?
A: It’s a collection of literature, prose and poetry, regardless of the writer’s age, popularity, length or genre that is gathered and presented before you for pure fun and mind invoking. Some of the pieces are more raw, less professional, and some are professionally done and accurate- yet all aimed at invoking strong feelings and promise enjoyment.


Q: What does the title of this post mean?
A: Simple as it gets – read at the small hours of the night for full enjoyment.


Q: What can I expect to find here?
A: First thing – never expect, takes the fun out of it.
The stories are not sorted by categories, genres or such. It’s a mix collection of many genres - drama, humor, action, philosophical, etc. There’s no focus on specific genre and you can find both hard and tough subjects just as light and fun ones.


Q: Is there a particular order in which I should read it?
A: Yes. If you have the time and want to enjoy this collection to the fullest I strongly encourage reading it in the presented order, though you can pick one thing that catches your eye and go along with it.


Q: If it’s a literature related collection how come there’s one piece of art who isn’t?
A: Every collection will open and close with one non-literature art to arouse and sober the eyes. This art will usually be by non-familiar dA user.


Q: I know a good prose/poetry that will really fit in this collection. How can I suggest it?
A: Though I can’t promise every suggestion will get in the next collection, if you find something you really think will fit simply send a note to =leoraigarath in the following format –

Title of the art

: devdeviant: [link]

And please add a short description of the piece and why you feel it is fitting. Without this short description I will not attend to it.