Scorned

By Høgni S. Jacobsen

This story will take the reader through a wilderness of questions. The outcome of the final conclusion is up to the reader's own logical intellect to decide. So, if you want to try the borders of your mind, this strange but intriguing story is worth a look.
JR.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse UK
• Release date: Jun 25, 2013
• ISBN: 9781481795494

Høgni S. Jacobsen

It is quiet in the library, the books make no sound apart from the occasional rattling of the shelves as I walk by. Here is where my thoughts have free reign, deep notions receive shape, and become something tangible. This is the beginning of any story - a notion - my obsession with the english language not withstanding. Sir, Edgar Allen Poe gave me the inspiration I needed to put pen to paper, his horror stories set the scene of my own story. I also enjoy the works of George R. R. Martin on occasion, although I rather watch the episodes than read it. I suppose it appeals to my more brutal nature, which is why I indulge in playing airsoft from time to time. When I am not firing BB-pellets, I enjoy the life of any small town person, the first and foremost hobby of any resident of The Faroe Islands being good food and comfy chairs, but there is a time and place for everything. Tórshavn is the smallest capital in the world, a small town of just under 20000 people. Although this is not my place of birth, this is where I now reside, although it is only 45 minutes from my home town.

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Published by AuthorHouse 05/28/2013

ISBN: 978-1-4817-9548-7 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-4817-9549-4 (e)

A special thanks to Johan Ludvík Laksafoss for creating the front cover, and to Alexandra Alden for creating the illustration.

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Contents

In the Light of Things

Things to Come

Unfolding Events

Long Expected Company

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Richard and Jenny had cost me more than I had anticipated. Richard’s cunning on the tracks could only be rivaled by my own skills. I was sure my horse would win. Apparently Richard had done his homework more thoroughly. I lost a few thousands that day, but I bear no grudge. It’s a friendly game. We had a laugh about it at the country-club that evening. So typical of Jenny to brag about her husband’s accomplishments for everyone to hear. Even if she didn’t announce it into a microphone, she would be sure to tell the one person who couldn’t keep any secrets—her best friend, Joan. I reasoned they became good friends due to the likeness of their names… and why not? It’s as good a reason as any.

I got a few verbal bashes from practically everyone present that evening—to be expected after a lost battle, so to speak. I handled it well, and the evening went on as it always does. No doubt I would hear of my embarrassment at a later time. I heartily noted, that the case wasn’t over as of yet. I would get back at Richard first chance I got. Add a grin and some charm, followed by a raising of the glass and everyone’s mind was off the subject, thinking only of a refill.

Things were not so glamorous at home. Keeping up appearances would have softened the blow, but she always was one for drama—my dear Katherine. I had been searching for a new house since the break-up. We had been together for the last six years. Every relationship has its ups and downs, and I would have endured