The Varlock
A Varlock is a sinister, lizard-like creature that feeds on human brain fluid at night. Read more about this parasitic vermin here.
Short Poems
The full collection of short poems from Australian musician and illustrator Nicola Milan. Dark poems, funny short poems and quirky rhymes.
Merfolk Cove
Down, down, down in the deep…. A dark poem about mermaids. No pretty seashells or Disney songs here….
Into the Woods
A hard lesson learned by those who venture where they should not, to prove a point. A dark poem by Nicola Milan.
Duchess van der Park
Discover what happened to Duchess van der Park as she performed the ‘Luscious Lucy Fan Dance’ during an unfortunate, yet rather entertaining evening…
As Summer Wanes…
A short, visual dark poem about feelings that creep up towards the end of summer. Awash with gothic undertones juxtaposed by white sandy beaches.
Where The Dark Things Dwell
I’ll show you places in your mind, you never thought you’d ever find… Enter into the depths of my latest poem ‘Where The Dark Things Dwell’.
Creating Hugo and Emelda
Meet Hugo and Emelda and watch them come to life from initial sketch to final artwork.