Mournful Wanderer

Book by: JL reaper

Reads: 992 | Likes: 28 | Shelves: 16 | Comments: 22

Set during the Civil War, “Mournful Wanderer” explores the emotional trials of Alice Bloomington, a grieving widow and mother, who attempts to contact the spirit of her dead son. In attempting to do so, she will seek out the assistance of her family doctor, a physician with questionable motivations.
If you would like a physical copy of this story, you can get one on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Mournful-Wanderer-Joseph-Vance-Logsdon/dp/B08P4PZPM6

Thrillers ghost gothic supernatural haunting civil-war

Chapter 1

Chapter One

If you would like a physical copy of this story, you can get one on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Mournful-Wande... Read Chapter

Chapter 2

Chapter Two

Chapter Two Alice lifted her eyelids, just barely conscious of her surroundings. The air was frigid, corporeal, and devoid of sensory... Read Chapter

Chapter 3

Chapter Three

Chapter Three As Alice placed her ankles upon the eroded doorstep, the contents of the air, through no fault of their own, had become... Read Chapter

Chapter 4

Chapter Four

Chapter Four Later that night, Alice remained in her living chamber, both of her cheeks enclosed within an illustrious sweat. All tho... Read Chapter

Chapter 5

Chapter Five

Chapter Five Alice stared out her bedroom window, besieged by thoughts of trepidation. The sunlight, already weakened by the transfer... Read Chapter

Chapter 6

Chapter Six

Chapter Six Alice wrapped her slender fingers around the pages of her ink-stained diary. Often associated with recollections of trage... Read Chapter

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Recent Comments

KatV

I've just finished the first chapter and I'm tugged to read on. But it is Sunday night and I must get up at 5:30 for work, so I'm going to have to come back to read more later in the week.
But for starters, every single paragraph is very descriptive; you successfully set the scene. I'm suspecting that the doctor is "The Mournful Wanderer"?? I don't want to know...I want to read. The only thing that puzzles me, is your use of the word "chamber". She lives in a "chamber"? In a bedroom within his house?? Wonderfully written! I'm intrigued, and will definitely read on!

Mon, September 28th, 2020 1:07am

Ann Sepino

I am of the opinion that this is just as much literary fiction as general thriller, which is a pleasant surprise. Plenty of purple prose to whet any traditional/classical reader's appetite. Alice seems very mysterious, which adds to the suspense of what she might witness next.

Thu, October 8th, 2020 12:05pm

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Thank you!

Thu, October 8th, 2020 4:02pm

alchiap

This was beautifully crafted! Cannot wait to continue!

Mon, December 21st, 2020 8:01pm

EternalCrown

Very well constructed, Are you a graduate in literature or something?

Fri, December 25th, 2020 4:22am

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I studied literature in college, but I dropped out.

Thu, December 24th, 2020 8:43pm

Graeme Montrose

I read your first chapter and i must say I found your style very refreshing. I enjoyed reading it and look forward to reading more. Very descriptive writing and not a jump straight away into the action or dialogue like many others. It has me intrigued as to how it will develop, keep up the good work.

Mon, February 1st, 2021 12:21pm

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Thank you!

Tue, February 2nd, 2021 4:47pm

Jyotiraditya-Champawat

You had commented on my profile so I checked the book out. It's really unique and imaginative. I hope it reaches a high image.
-Jyotiraditya

Sun, February 7th, 2021 9:41am

Rick B. Rodriguez

I have just finished reading your first chapter and to say that your work is outstanding is just a severe understatement! The fact that you flawlessly set up the scene and take your time to draw in the reader is truly beautiful! I hope that I can find time to read more of this book and more of your work!

Fri, March 5th, 2021 2:42pm