The Wraith

by Lori R. Lopez

Overview

A woman becomes intrigued by a brooding figure in one of her poems in this short story from Lori R. Lopez, author of THE DARK MISTER SNARK, ODDS AND ENDS, DARKVERSE: THE SHADOW HOURS . . . Maud believes she sees the elusive presence everywhere she goes. Is she going mad or is a wraith truly stalking her? Find out the twisted truth in an eerie tale that begins and ends with the haunting verse from which the phantom emerged. In "shades" of Gothic Romance and brooding Poe-etic atmosphere, her obsession will lead a woman to the very edge. Maud no longer can be sure what is real and what is fantasy after following and being followed by the ghostly man she has fallen for: a dark presence born of rhyme without reason. Why does he appear? What does he want with her? Days are given to wondering, unable to think of anything else as she attempts to unravel the mystery surrounding him. Is he a dream come true or a nightmare? "The Wraith" can also be found in THE MACABRE MIND OF LORI R. LOPEZ: THIRTEEN TORMENTOUS TALES.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940014432757
Publisher:	Fairy Fly Entertainment
Publication date:	05/20/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	330 KB

About the Author

Ghost Stories are a favorite genre for Lori R. Lopez. A number of her poems feature the Spirit World, as do prose tales of various lengths that have poured out of her brain onto the page. The question is, was it Lori or some ghost writing them? At times she has felt as if they came from the ether, mysteriously inspired, although she toiled upon them word by word. She was physically aware of the process, yet perhaps she had been seized in the thrall of a deceased aspiring author living out her or his dream from beyond the grave! Anything is possible within the spooky realm of creative fabric that Lori inhabits. She tries to keep an open mind about such things. It is therefore possible that otherworldly inklings might fall into her frothy bubbling “crackpot” now and then. Only a séance will answer these questions for certain . . . Lori has visited haunted sites including graveyards through the years. She thrills to old abandoned buildings, foggy nights, rainy days, creaking doors, dark birds, eerie organ music, a lovely gloom-filled atmosphere. That is where she feels at home. While she is not a Goth, Wiccan, Witch, Steampunker, Heavy Metal musician, or Undertaker, maybe she is a bit of a wraith herself. Or perhaps she is just her. Some readers may wonder if THE WRAITH started as a poem or short story. Lori can unequivocally state that it was a combination of the two, more or less. A simultaneous mental lightning-strike snakebite sort of experience. The type that will leave her hat singed, her skin ashen, and smoke trailing from both ears. All in a day’s work for an author with a macabre mind!

Editorial Reviews

I have come across many books by Lori, each one sounding just as good as the other. Finally finding the time to read Lori's work, I decided to check out one of her recent releases - The Wraith. A combination of poetry and prose, this short story is not only filled with fantastic imagery, but it boggles the mind as well....Lori has a beautiful way with words, and this story definitely captivated me. I can't wait to read her other books to see what Lori has in store for me.

Darkness Abound Blog, Amazon Reviewer - Kevin Hopson

In this story you find a beautiful young girl who has been hurt so badly in the past that as her life gets more lonely her mind starts to break. You cannot help but feel the pain in this girl's heart as you follow her down the path of insanity.

Amazon Reviewer - Jennifer Thomas

Written in both poetry and prose author Lori R. Lopez has given us the short tale of a woman who has fallen into the depth of despair. Haunting and emotive we follow the protagonist as she chases and is chased by a mysterious male figure . . . Very well done this one will leave you guessing right up to the very end. Or maybe beyond the end?

Parents' Little Black Book, Amazon Reviewer - Karen Bryant Doering

Maud has found her soul mate. In fact, she may have created him. Only now he has left the page and inhabits her waking world. Lori R. Lopez writes at a level that touches the readers' fears and hopes, then blurs the line. I've read Lori's books since I read OUT OF MIND EXPERIENCES and look forward to each new book as she finds new twists in the genres of romance, horror, and the absurd to explore. If you haven't read Ms. Lopez's books, start with THE WRAITH. You'll be hooked. I know I was.

Amazon Reviewer - Anthony Servante