Lev St. Valentine is a writer based in the Pacific Northwest. Their work has been published in Papers Publishing, Arboreal Magazine, and he has been featured with Lit Fox Books’ Poetry Series. His debut book will be available in 2025.

PYRE HOUSE

PYRE HOUSE

A hazy, distorted image of a figure in a white sheet standing in a doorway with red lighting. The words "Pyre House" are across the top, and "Lev St. Valentine" is written at the bottom.
Pyre House
St. Valentine, Lev

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Excerpt from "And the Coyotes Howled" by Lev St. Valentine, featured in Arboreal Literary Magazine, Issue No. 04, titled "Fresh Hell." The passage deals with themes of loss and surreal events, depicting a personal family tragedy with emotive language.

“[A] heartrending exploration of grief and identity… [St. Valentine] navigates the tumultuous aftermath of a tragic loss with raw emotion and stark honesty. This poem delves into the complexities of familial bonds, personal transformation, and the search for understanding in the wake of an unimaginable event. We're invited to witness the beauty and pain of holding on and letting go.”

Fresh Hell

Cover of Arboreal Literary Magazine No. 04 featuring a whimsical illustration of a green caterpillar with a cosmic face holding a suitcase in a vintage hallway.