This is funny… because two nights ago, I woke to find two ghosts-of-a-nightmare peeking into my bedroom from the adjacent living room door. I was terrified, but since then, they’ve been on my mind, and I’ve been hoping to see them return, so that this time, maybe I won’t be too afraid to talk to them.
Your tales are always glimpses of different worlds, worlds far more beautiful than this one.
But this one…the artwork…the way the figures are half-seen…it matches the story perfectly, as if the two are inseparable, made for each other and each other only.
Thanks for sharing your imagination with us. We sure need it 🙂
Very beautiful. I’ve been thinking a lot about ghosts lately. They’re everywhere, and while I wish sometimes they’d just go away, they are nothing to be scared of. I’m glad she recognizes that and shares her understanding.
You have such a rare and precious skill for putting into words and images those realities of life that are seldom consciously acknowledged. I can actually relate to quite a few of these…
@Fawndolyn: It is pretty fascinating to learn for the first time that there is a whole other world out there, but from my own experience, most of the visible/tangible creatures that pay spontaneous visits to humans are even more unpleasant up close. I originally referred to them as “demons” out of cultural habit, but eventually settled on “the little bastards”.
‘Previous anon’: thanks, I haven’t played UA specifically but I know more or less what’s it about and I’ve always thought it looks very cool. (I’m more of a WoD player myself)
Juan,
May you be inspired soon to write a new installment…
maybe you will tantalize the long-term readers with the ghost of a comic past
then transport us to a new Vision
Adam Black
Ps: ‘Something IS coming ‘
is always a good theme…
especially to those who wake
while lesser minds sleep;
hear the whisper in the Dark…
That IT IS
This is so beautiful and touching. I’m weepy…but in a good way. Do you sell prints of your work? I would love to have this on a wall where I saw it every day.
Thanks for all your comments, they’re encouraging. I’m really glad you like this particular story. I’ve got my own ghosts too, from the time I wrote it, a very different time from now.
43 thoughts on “The Unseen”
constantly spontaneous
Yey! a neeeeew one! and I like it
Al Bruno III
Once again you do terrific work. You’re like Ray Bradbury in webcomic form.
Fawndolyn
This is funny… because two nights ago, I woke to find two ghosts-of-a-nightmare peeking into my bedroom from the adjacent living room door. I was terrified, but since then, they’ve been on my mind, and I’ve been hoping to see them return, so that this time, maybe I won’t be too afraid to talk to them.
Awakedreamer
As usual, pretty powerful, moving and beautiful stuff. It’s good to live in a world where The Secrets Knots exists :). Keep up the good work!
foo
<3<3<3
Ellie
This story was fascinating. Lovely style as always too!
will'o'wisp
the ghost of the unused fictional character really struck a cord with me…
Kinnery
This is my favourite so far. I’m in love.
Sandy
Seems like some new techniques on this page. I found the final frame in particular to be quite stunning.
Juan
@Sandy: Yes, I wanted to try something different and this story called for a darker and warmer approach in the art.
cbobgo
creepy! I like it.
Mr. Belvedere
Simply truly most awesome! Very much like the dark, but comforting theme.
Niha
I didn’t know there were so many kinds…
Paul
Really beautiful. Even a bit like Gaiman’s Sandman all happening on one page…
Justin
Whoa, this one gave me the shivers. I’m detecting a slightly altered art style here, and I’m loving it.
Ze Bunisher
Definitely one of my favourite tsk-stories so far.
Love the style! <3
Olalys
This is one of my favorite webcomics. Keep up the fantastic work.
The Passenger
Wow…
Your tales are always glimpses of different worlds, worlds far more beautiful than this one.
But this one…the artwork…the way the figures are half-seen…it matches the story perfectly, as if the two are inseparable, made for each other and each other only.
Thanks for sharing your imagination with us. We sure need it 🙂
Nikita
Moving. Very.
Nadia
I loved it. It’s my favorite so far! And it made me a commenter rather than a lurker! <3
David
Very beautiful. I’ve been thinking a lot about ghosts lately. They’re everywhere, and while I wish sometimes they’d just go away, they are nothing to be scared of. I’m glad she recognizes that and shares her understanding.
frances
Ghosts have feelings too, loved it 🙂
Chris A. Bolton
Wow! I found this via a recommendation on The Beat and I’m very glad — this is absolutely gorgeous! Congratulations!
smc
Beautiful.
Nelda
Me encantó!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nop
I love this story, I wait for the next
V
You have such a rare and precious skill for putting into words and images those realities of life that are seldom consciously acknowledged. I can actually relate to quite a few of these…
@Fawndolyn: It is pretty fascinating to learn for the first time that there is a whole other world out there, but from my own experience, most of the visible/tangible creatures that pay spontaneous visits to humans are even more unpleasant up close. I originally referred to them as “demons” out of cultural habit, but eventually settled on “the little bastards”.
elbisivni
This left me speechless =)
Mary
Super! I love it. 🙂
Anonymous
Somewhat reminds me of a cross between A Softer World and Unknown Armies
Previous Anon
And I mean that in a good way.
Juan
‘Previous anon’: thanks, I haven’t played UA specifically but I know more or less what’s it about and I’ve always thought it looks very cool. (I’m more of a WoD player myself)
Cero
Never knew there were that many ghosts.
Adam Black
Juan,
May you be inspired soon to write a new installment…
maybe you will tantalize the long-term readers with the ghost of a comic past
then transport us to a new Vision
Adam Black
Ps: ‘Something IS coming ‘
is always a good theme…
especially to those who wake
while lesser minds sleep;
hear the whisper in the Dark…
That IT IS
DeAnne
This is so beautiful and touching. I’m weepy…but in a good way. Do you sell prints of your work? I would love to have this on a wall where I saw it every day.
Conor
I want this as a print so bad. Something about it just makes me want to put it on a wall to read everyday when I’m on my way out the door.
Thom
Ghosts of your webcomic readers…?
Don’t stop, make more, we’re still here.
Karl
Patiently waiting for a print of this.
You posted this within a month of a very good friend passing. It helped a lot. Thanks
Juan
Thanks for all your comments, they’re encouraging. I’m really glad you like this particular story. I’ve got my own ghosts too, from the time I wrote it, a very different time from now.
That print will be available very soon.
Happy
Wow… as I browse through the archives, I try to read only one a day, to make the experience last longer. This one is gorgeous.
Erin
I don’t EVER comment on things, but this was beautiful. Thank you. 🙂
Brett
It’s simply amazing what you’re able to capture in words and visuals. I enjoy these immensely.
harry
I still dont get the last scene
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