Chapter IV. Ruby Nocturnal

I embrace the darkness, I can't stand the light

I roam with my shadow in the still of the night

The night does not judge, she allows me my tears

I can take off my mask, let my true face appear

To the silence and the darkness, I surrender my cross

Of the blankness of my stare, of the depth of my loss

Of the emptiness of these hands, of the lament of this soul

Of the sorrow that I hide, of my spirit bowed low

Of the hopes that were lost, of the dreams that were shattered

Of the faith that was stolen, and my love that was trampled

The harsh light of day I find too unkind

But the night brings me magic, and a peace that is kind

I can call out his name and the night won't condemn me

I can live in my memories and the dark she forgives me

I can live out my fantasies with the dreams she allows me

In a torrent of love, my soul's yearnings set free

And the last sight I behold

Before sleep's sweet oblivion

Is his face in the stars…

My cursed, fatal attraction.