"The Picture of Dorian Gray" tells of a young man named Dorian Gray, the subject of a painting by artist Basil Hallward. Basil is impressed by Dorian's beauty and becomes infatuated with him, believing his beauty is responsible for a new mode in his art. Dorian meets Lord Henry Wotton, a friend of Basil's, and becomes enthralled by Lord Henry's world view. Espousing a new hedonism, Lord Henry suggests the only things worth pursuing in life are beauty and fulfilment of the senses.

A story written for a dear friend several years ago. Unedited, unchecked... To venture too close to the woods is to ask for the attention of the Elven King. The animals will warn you, the rain will drive you in for cover- And then the Elven King will keep you as his prisoner.