Wil McCarthy was born in Rochester NY, but after his father reenlisted, he moved up and down the East Coast
(USA). He now lives in Maryland. Having suffered from Manic Depression since his brother’s death when he was twelve and in his early twenties developed Undifferentiated Schizophrenia. His writing started as a coping mechanism to deal with his issues and has evolved into a want to help others. He wants others to understand they are not alone. His writing is dark at times and will revolve around his problems. His Poetry and Prose can be found on Facebook and Instagram
I traveled on a frozen lake towards a lonely mountain. The wind cutting me to the bone. When I arrived a portal awaited, a gateway unlike any I had ever seen. I hesitated but stepped through. Down
I feel a pit inside myselfI know that it is fearThings are going too good by farI feel the end draws near My happiness is not a jokeIt’s bubbling from me in a waveBut the terror, it holds onto
“Stay here.” Those were the last words she said to me before she risked the shopping market. And so, I am quietly hunched in the nearby bushes like a newborn fawn. We had been on the run for what