Voodoo

(Saturday) Sarah Lafayette is sleeping, her husband is awake. This summer's night is too hot, feels like his majesty was here. Can you hear the voodoo drums? They're howling at the moon! Voodoo. Voodoo. Voodoo. "David, what's the matter?".

Submitted by MetalElf — Apr 26, 2025

1932, North of Baton Rouge, Louisiana nights are darker than before. Along the Mississippi, that is where it is, the old colonial house, a mansion if you will. White as snow, the mansion still seems to have its glow. When the moon is full and white, you can hear the drums of Voodoo echo in the night. In the "LOA" House, misery will strike again. Jean Le Noir, the first to own this house. He was a voodoo priest, a Houngan so they say. The voodoo cemetery, that is where he is, died at the hand of an evil Bokor's will. They say he's been walking the house ever since that day. When the moon is full and white, you can hear the drums of Voodoo echo in the night. In the "LOA" House, misery will strike again. They never should have come. No, no, no. They never should have come to the "LOA" House. They never should have come. No, no, no. They never should have come to the "LOA"... 7 days ago, the Lafayettes moved in. Sarah is with child and David is the man. This is no Abigail, this child will survive. Grandfather dear, why did they bring him here? White as snow, that is all he sees, oh he's been blind for years. They never should have come. No, no, no. They never should have come to the "LOA" House. They never should have come. No, no, no. They never should have come to the "LOA"... When the moon is full and white, you can hear the drums of Voodoo echo in the night. In the "LOA" House, misery will strike again. In the "LOA" House, misery will strike again and again and again and again and again.

Submitted by Nargaroth — Nov 09, 2025

(Friday night) Four shadows heading for the dark. Four shadows heading for the past. Four shadows heading for the graves in the wooded maze. Four shadows looking for the place without a trace. Midnight and they're here, midnight. The old burial ground is part of the estate. Hidden by the heavy trees where Jean Le Noir he sleeps. The shadows move. They're here to feed the dead. The shadows move. 'Cause there is life after death, be patient and you will see. There is life after death, be patient and you will see. Oh, it must never end. Never end, no. Midnight and they're here, midnight. Doctor Le Croix, he's a voodoo sorcerer. Madame Sarita, she's got the snake in her. Lula Chevalier, she's the girl that no one ever sees. Salem the servant, he belongs to the estate. The shadows move. They're here to feed the dead. The shadows move. The Lafayettes are unaware, their butler Salem, he is here. Voodoo has been his life, Voodoo cuts deep like a knife. The shadows move. They're here to feed the dead. The shadows move. 'Cause there is life after death, be patient and you will see. There is life after death, be patient and you will see. Oh, it must never end. Never end, no. Midnight and they're here, midnight. Midnight! Life after death! Life after death! There is life, life after death. There is life.

Submitted by johnmansley — Apr 26, 2025

(Saturday evening) A narrow path runs along the river, from the burial ground you might see it. Leading to a temple of secrets, where they meet once a week to dance and feast. Lula is dancing to the Voodoo drums. Twisting, turning, round and round. She is ready to receive the "LOA". She is ready for the God. This one is Damballah. Voodoo. Voodoo. Voodoo. Voodoo. Voodoo. Voodoo. Total emptiness inside as Damballah gets ready for her ride. Casting out from Lula's head, one of two souls that seems to be dead. Traveling deep in a trance, Lula's legs are getting weak. "The "LOA" has seized its horse". Lula is not the one, not the one that's speaking now. Lula is not the one, not the one that's lying down. Drink, drink girl, drink the chicken's blood. Drink, drink girl, drink and feed the God. If this is all you think they do, you better think again. 'Cause there is so much more to Voodoo than meets the eye. Voodoo. Voodoo. Voodoo. Voodoo. Voodoo. Voodoo. Human hair on waxen dolls, pins through their knees. Pins through their little heads and through their bellies. They're coming to get you, they're coming for you. They're coming to get you, they're coming for you now. Voodoo. Voodoo. Voodoo. Voodoo. Voodoo. Voodoo.

Submitted by Warbringer — Apr 26, 2025

(Sunday noon) In the "LOA" mansion, the Lafayettes are meeting. There's a crisis they must resolve. Twice since they moved into this house, the Voodoo drums have spoken at night. The mansion is a dark and gloomy place. A haunted landscape, a house without grace. The Voodoo burial ground is the key, get rid of that and they're free. It must remain a secret or the plan will never work. It must remain a secret. In comes Salem, he's 6 feet tall and dark. He is the new found butler of the "LOA" House. They ask him for advice regarding their plan to destroy the cemetery on their land. It must remain a secret or the plan will never work. It must remain a secret. We must do what must be done. If you steal the grave from one who sleeps, he will come for you to set him free. You must not break the chain. [Salem:] "Jean Le Noir's spirit walks this house at night. Never will he leave, 'cause this is where he died. Great Wanga will hit you, if you do destroy the cemetery of Voodoo". It must remain a secret or the plan will never work. It must remain a secret. Superstitious we are not!

(Saturday midnight) At midnight that same night, the Lafayettes were sleeping. At midnight that same night, there is a shadow creeping. Salem is moving without a sound. Salem is moving, moving to the burial ground. So hot and so quiet, only the leaves are shaking. By one of the graves, Doctor Le Croix is waiting. Salem is moving without a sound. Salem is moving, moving to the burial ground. Doctor Le Croix, shaking the hand of Salem. "My God, Salem tell me the secret. My God, this makes me feel uneasy". In shock, Le Croix is terrified, this could be the end. Fear turns to hate. "Great Wanga will befall the Lafayettes. Salem help me, save us. Salem help me, save us by turning them to dust. So take this money and off you go to Madame Sarita's Boutique of Voodoo. A snake curse and a little "Goofer Dust". You, Salem, will be the link between them and us. This could be an easy way to turn the Lafayettes to dead". Two hours later. Salem leaves Madame Sarita. My God, Salem is looking scary. My God, now he's heading for the cemetery. Kneeling in front of the graves. A handful of soil and Salem is on his way. He must leave a copper penny as payment for the soil and to protect himself, from all the spirits that could come and dig themselves into his head. Dead. Dead. Dead. Salem is here. By the house, in the dark, there is a shadow digging. The snake in the bottle is buried and it's ready. Salem is moving without a sound. Everyone's sleeping, but me, 'cause I don't need it, no.

Submitted by The Void — Apr 26, 2025

(Monday morning) The sun has risen, just above the trees. The birds are singing, it's just like a dream. What a perfect morning it could have been. Salem's in the kitchen and that's sin. Eggs for three and a little tea. Mixed with the graveyard dirt from yesterday. Anybody eating Salem's "A la carte" today. Should be taken ill and waste away. [Salem thinking to himself:] "You used to be so beautiful, but now you're gonna die. You used to be so beautiful, but now you're gonna die. Die, both of you are gonna die. Die, die, both of you are gonna die, die, die". Salem's walking up the stairs to the second floor. Silver tray in hand, he's knocking at the door. [Salem thinking to himself:] "You used to be so beautiful, but now you're gonna die. You used to be so beautiful, but now you're gonna die. Die, both of you are gonna die. Die, die, both of you are gonna die, die, die". In a fever, sick as Hell. David's got a snake bite and all is well. Salem thinks to himself: "One down, two to go. Oh Madame he's got the flu. One down, two to go. Oh Madame he's got the flu". The problem is that Sarah's morning sick again. That pregnant woman, always something wrong. "You used to be so beautiful, but now you're gonna die. You used to be so beautiful, but now you're gonna die. Die, Sarah die, Sarah die! Die, die, Sarah die, Sarah die". Goodbye.

Submitted by Morgoth — Apr 26, 2025

(Monday evening) Evening, the sun is setting, silence is all you hear. David, getting really sick, he is sweating like a pig. The fever's got him now. Sarah's father dear, the morning snack has put him on his back. He should have stayed in bed! Oh, why didn't he? The sun is setting, silence is all you hear. [Sarah:] "Salem, what's going on?". [Salem:] "Let me tell you a story Madame. A secret about your land, the reason for all this madness. Let me tell you a story Madame. The burial ground on your land is a secret voodoo stand. If you ever destroy this sacred place, the legend says that you will die and never find your rest. I'm telling the truth, yes I am! If the living can't feed the dead, then the dead will come for you!". [Sarah:] "You better hold your tongue now, Salem. 'Cause I don't believe in ghosts". There is only one thing left to do now and that is "Sending of dead". The four shadows are meeting again at the cemetery gates. Darkness is a friend, midnight will soon be here. Everything should be ready by now for "Sending of dead". Place the image of Saint Expedit, upside down and around. I hear Doctor Le Croix speaking: "Let the ritual begin". "Almighty God, father of mine, come for Sarah Lafayette. That she may be disappeared, forever lost. Saint Expedit, you are a saint and I'm a sinner. I send you to find Sarah Lafayette. Oh, ride me of her head and rid me of her soul. Rid me of all her thoughts, rid me of her memory. For this curse to work, Baron Samedi, Samedi, Samedi. Send your blessing, so Sarah may be gone". As if he was sent from the sky, Baron Samedi creeps inside the Doctor's body, speaking to Salem: "You must bring me a sacrifice. You must come back before midnight. Kneel before my cross". Salem is there. He takes a handful of soil from each grave of the dead he wants to send into Sarah. "Now quick, quick run back to the house. The soil must lie where sarah sleeps".

Submitted by Celtic Frost — Apr 26, 2025

(Monday night - Tuesday morning, master bedroom) Salem's standing in the dark, watching Sarah's sleeping body. Someone is in her bed, twisting, turning in his fever. David will not even see her. I am invisible, I am the one to bring you down. I open up my hand, the "Goofer Dust" is falling, it's now on Sarah's hand. You can almost see the dead, as they enter Sarah's head. Then deep into her stomach, I wonder how the baby feels. Violently she's sitting up. Screams of pain, I know she's hurting. I only see the white in her eyes. Sarah speaks in unknown tongue, then she spits a little blood. Time has come, I must be gone. In comes Grandpa, what is he doing? I thought I had him not moving. But the dead in Sarah's head, will take her to an early grave. Salem is gone! [Grandpa:] "Go back to sleep, my dear. It's just another nightmare, those God damn voodoo drums. I will stay in here tonight and keep an open eye. So you can sleep again. Sarah sleep. Sarah sleep. Sarah sleep.

Submitted by SerpentEve — Apr 26, 2025

(Tuesday morning) At the light of dawn. On a day without Sunshine, Salem had vanished. Gone, would Sarah, would she survive. Grandpa was panicking. Father Malone, the exorcist. Father Malone, the exorcist. Sarah's voice had changed from female to male and that was wrong! It was as if Sarah had gone. Grandpa remembered his friend, Father Malone was the name. [Grandpa:] "Put me through to New Orleans, the Abbey of the holy saints. Father Malone please, it's urgent. You got to, you got to, you got to put me through". It only took a minute or two, before the Father he understood. [Father Malone:] "Listen here my friend, do not despair. I will be there this afternoon. But beware of the daytime moon". Father Malone, the exorcist. Father Malone is here. [Father Malone:] "Holy cross and bible, holy water for the soul. So the house I bless, but David, he's got to go! Call for an ambulance before the others know". Then he went back to Sarah's room!

Submitted by Warbringer — Apr 26, 2025

(Tuesday, early evening) [Father Malone:] "Holy Lord, almighty Father. Everylasting God and father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Who sent your only begotten son into the world to crush that lion. Strike terror Lord, into the Beast. Let your mighty hand cast him out of your servant, Sarah Lafayette. So he may no longer hold captive this prisoner. I cast you, you unclean spirit! In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is he who commands you. It is God himself who commands you. By this sign of holy cross, give way to Christ! The power of Christ compells you The power of Christ compells you The power, the power...

Submitted by Iron_Wraith — Apr 26, 2025

(Tuesday evening) One single hour is like a working day. Father Malone is getting tired, darkness has come again. The Demons seem to be resting, Sarah is looking just like Hell. There ain't much left of her to save now. Meanwhile in Salem's quarters, there's a shadow that moves. Into a room full of secrets of life, into a room only few have survived. There is a cross upon the wall, the cross of Baron Samedi. The shadow is taking the cross away. The shadow is Lula, the girl that no one ever sees. I see her shadow with that cross mine. I see her shadow slipping into the night. The cross of Baron Samedi will set us free. The cross of Baron Samedi, just wait and see. The cross of Baron Samedi is full of nails. The cross of Baron Samedi could split your head. Take it to Sarah, take it to Sarah. Sarah! Darkness, she's up again. Sarah is standing in front of Father Malone. Sleeping, the Father's on a chair. Sarah is saying: "Father, I'm about to sin". Then one to the Father's head, the cross is coming down so hard. Screaming, bleeding, Malone goes down. Again and again and his blood is all around. [In comes Grandpa:] "Stop it Sarah, stop". I don't know why, but Sarah dropped the cross. Two hours later everyone was here. Police and ambulance, wiping up the tears. Samedi. Samedi. Samedi.

Submitted by NecroGod — Apr 26, 2025

(Tuesday night - Monday morning) I heard a policeman say to Grandpa: "There once was a Salem, the caretaker of the "LOA" House, but he died years ago. As a matter of fact, he's buried right here on your land." If they only knew.

Submitted by Immortal — Apr 26, 2025

The "LOA" House and the old voodoo burial ground are still standing in all their glory. The Lafayettes left the hospital and Louisiana and went to... I don't care. Malone survived. He's a scared old man now. By the way, my name is Salem. You cannot say that everybody's happy. But you can say that everybody is now safe from each other. At least I sought so, until a few days ago when I heard of some mother by the name of Sarah Lafayette. Who's newborn baby was speaking in the strangest tongue backwards. A miracle? Some expert had uttered the word "Voodoo"

Submitted by Lake of Tears — Apr 26, 2025