Forsaken

By S.E. Brunson

During the height of the black death, a woman succumbs to her infection and meets a mysterious girl.

• Language: English
• Publisher: S.E. Brunson
• Release date: Sep 8, 2023
• ISBN: 9798215900109

S.E. Brunson

S.E. Brunson writes short stories and novels in a wide variety of genres and styles, ranging from academic translations of medieval manuscripts to urban fantasy novels to a gruesome choose-your-own-adventure story for adults. She has worked as a technical writer, editor, and tutor for the past twenty years with a wide variety of interests and professional experiences. She lives near Boston with her spouse and two cats, and in her downtime she draws, repurposes ancient legal codes, does her best with Middle English and Latin and Anglo-Norman French, and plays the bass recorder.S.E. Brunson writes short stories and novels in a wide variety of genres and styles, ranging from academic translations of medieval manuscripts to urban fantasy novels to a gruesome choose-your-own-adventure story for adults. She has worked as a technical writer, editor, and tutor for the past twenty years with a wide variety of interests and professional experiences. She lives near Boston with her spouse and two cats, and in her downtime she draws, repurposes ancient legal codes, does her best with Middle English and Latin and Anglo-Norman French, and plays the bass recorder.

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Forsaken

S.E. Brunson

Published by S.E. Brunson, 2023.

This is a work of fiction. Similarities to real people, places, or events are entirely coincidental.

FORSAKEN

First edition. September 8, 2023.

Copyright © 2023 S.E. Brunson.

Written by S.E. Brunson.

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Forsaken

The fever is consuming her. Father, her body is burning.

I know, my son. We have done all we can for her.

Will she ever wake again?

It's up to God, now.

Alone in my cold, dank room, sweat beaded on my skin as I lay inert upon a stone floor. Only a meager woolen blanket was draped over