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Forever
All David Scarsdale wanted was to leave his wife. But she had other ideas . . .This ebook contains two stories about marriages affected by supernatural forces. In the title story, FOREVER, David Scarsdale finds himself trapped in an endless void with his wife. Who is controlling it? And will he ever escape?In TWELVE MINUTES Jude must make a painful decision about the fate of his marriage - a marriage in which his wife is conscious for only twelve minutes each day . . .If you are a fan of The Twilight Zone these stories could be for you.The ebook also contains an extended preview of Lee Moan's forthcoming novel, Lazarus Island, a supernatural thriller. *This 11225 words approx.
35 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 30, 2011
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About the author
Lee Moan
20 books9 followersLee Moan grew up in the English seaside town of Torquay, birthplace of the 'Queen of Crime', Agatha Christie. He now lives in the neighbouring town of Paignton. His stories have been published in numerous print and online magazines including Hub, Dark Recesses Press, Murky Depths, Jupiter SF, Twisted Tongue, and a forthcoming story in Realms of Fantasy. In 2009, Wolfsinger Press published his first book, 'The Hotel Galileo', the first volume in an alternate-history mystery series.
In 2005, he was a finalist in the first Aeon Award with his story 'Juju', which appears in his collection, The Midnight Men and Other Stories. More recently, he reached the finals in L Ron Hubbard's Writers of the Future Contest. He recently graduated with a degree in Literature from the Open University.
In 2005, he was a finalist in the first Aeon Award with his story 'Juju', which appears in his collection, The Midnight Men and Other Stories. More recently, he reached the finals in L Ron Hubbard's Writers of the Future Contest. He recently graduated with a degree in Literature from the Open University.
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January 1, 2019
Interesting
Well now, 2 quick short stories on love and sacrifice and supernatural natures....if that's what they'd be called. The 2 stories in this book definitely give a different perspective on love
Well now, 2 quick short stories on love and sacrifice and supernatural natures....if that's what they'd be called. The 2 stories in this book definitely give a different perspective on love
August 28, 2017
Creative duet stories that no doubt belong in The Black Mirror vaults. Well written with excellent characters. These two stories are so original and gripping the are absolutely captivating and stick with you long after you've read the last page. My one and only qualm.... There isn't a dredge of horror in either.
September 23, 2019
I liked these....
So very short. Others will tell you the plot. I will tell you I enjoyed the tales, am glad I found this author. Well worth the time invested, I am curious about other books of his..and now I am looking at other books of short stories I have to read! Awesome author, well worth the time. And I did buy the book Lazarus....
So very short. Others will tell you the plot. I will tell you I enjoyed the tales, am glad I found this author. Well worth the time invested, I am curious about other books of his..and now I am looking at other books of short stories I have to read! Awesome author, well worth the time. And I did buy the book Lazarus....
March 21, 2018
Two short stories in this book....didn't care for either one of them. They were too Twilight Zone-ish for my tastes.
July 26, 2015
I'm not really sure how I felt about the first story. Eh. It was different but short and kinda boring.
For the second story, if the lady is only awake for like 12 minutes a day, how does she not lose muscle mass and whatnot, leaving her unable to walk or move much after 2 years? I can't help but ask questions when reading something, a short story for example, where an author uses a medical term. This automatically makes me look the term up to really understand what it means. For this one it was obviously Encephalitis Lethargica. With all that I read, I didn't see anything that went along with the character having it for 2 years and only waking for 12 minutes a day. Yes, this isn't a true story or anything, but if you're going to use a real term, you can't change everything about it. At least that's my thought.
Needless to say, the fact that the lady was all upset when her husband told her he wanted to leave? Can you say bitch? He still loved her and all, but come on lady! If he stayed he would basically just end up wasting his life away.
For the second story, if the lady is only awake for like 12 minutes a day, how does she not lose muscle mass and whatnot, leaving her unable to walk or move much after 2 years? I can't help but ask questions when reading something, a short story for example, where an author uses a medical term. This automatically makes me look the term up to really understand what it means. For this one it was obviously Encephalitis Lethargica. With all that I read, I didn't see anything that went along with the character having it for 2 years and only waking for 12 minutes a day. Yes, this isn't a true story or anything, but if you're going to use a real term, you can't change everything about it. At least that's my thought.
Needless to say, the fact that the lady was all upset when her husband told her he wanted to leave? Can you say bitch? He still loved her and all, but come on lady! If he stayed he would basically just end up wasting his life away.
May 10, 2014
David tells his wife, Portia, that he is leaving. When he opens the front door, there is nothing but a vast black void surrounding the house.
After the first chapter, the moment he opened the door and discovered he was stuck there, I had a good laugh (that backfired on him didn't it?). The rest of the story developed well and it ended brilliantly. The story delivered what the product description promised: very Twilight Zone, indeed.
In the short story, Twelve Minutes, Cathy is affected by the moon and suffers from sleeping sickness. She is only awake for twelve minutes each day.
This story is so sad!! It left me with that hollow feeling and I predict that this story will mull around my head for a long time still to come.
After the first chapter, the moment he opened the door and discovered he was stuck there, I had a good laugh (that backfired on him didn't it?). The rest of the story developed well and it ended brilliantly. The story delivered what the product description promised: very Twilight Zone, indeed.
In the short story, Twelve Minutes, Cathy is affected by the moon and suffers from sleeping sickness. She is only awake for twelve minutes each day.
This story is so sad!! It left me with that hollow feeling and I predict that this story will mull around my head for a long time still to come.
June 8, 2012
I LOVED these to short stories. Forever had such a wonderful premise and the voice was so fresh and honest. I felt these characters immediately and loved the Twilight Zone touches. It was short and left me wanting more. Fortunately, there was Twelve Minutes. I think I may have enjoyed this one even more. So much feeling, so much conflict. Lee Moan comes up with the most interesting, unique ideas. I don't want to spoil it for anyone, but I will say that I've read a lot of short stories lately and these are some of the best out there. I'm very interested in reading more of Lee's works.
March 8, 2013
Review of Forever by Lee Moan
5 stars
A delightful duet comprised of two very different, yet no less subtly horrifying, tales of marriage. In the first, a husband decides, just short of three years into the marriage, that he has had more than enough: he’s walking out. But “out” is now a bottomless black void. In the second, a strange contagious illness has struck many, rendering each comatose, except for 12 minutes each evening. Something, supposedly, affected by the moon. Again, the husband wants out; but the wife, when awake, proves the better individual in the couple.
5 stars
A delightful duet comprised of two very different, yet no less subtly horrifying, tales of marriage. In the first, a husband decides, just short of three years into the marriage, that he has had more than enough: he’s walking out. But “out” is now a bottomless black void. In the second, a strange contagious illness has struck many, rendering each comatose, except for 12 minutes each evening. Something, supposedly, affected by the moon. Again, the husband wants out; but the wife, when awake, proves the better individual in the couple.
May 3, 2015
Not bad, but not brilliant, either. It's really hard to feel sympathy or anything for any of the characters, because there just isn't enough time to get to know them. The first story, 'Forever', had a Twilight Zone vibe going on, but it doesn't seem to do very much except create a bit of atmosphere. The second story raises some good points about loyalty, but, again, it's hard to feel anything for the characters because they're with us for such a short time.
November 18, 2012
And my husband thinks I get mad! FOREVER is a Twilight Zone-esque little short story about a spurned wife who manages to turn the tables on her husband. It only took me about ten minutes to read, and I found Lee Moan to be good at pacing an entertainingly dark short story. If I had one complaint, it's that this Kindle "book" featured about 20% story and 80% filler of other excerpts, praise, etc. Pick it up while it's free, but I don't know that it would be worth paying for.
March 27, 2014
this book actually has 2 short stories in it. Forever and 12 minutes. Both were fantastic stories! and it does have a Twilight Zone feel to them. I liked Forever better, that one could of been a twilight zone episode for sure! if you like sci-fi twilight zone type stories this short story book is for you! I found it free yesterday in the kindle app searching for free horror books. Definitely worth reading!
August 26, 2016
I wouldn't really call these horror stories, but they are really great quick reads. I would call them supernatural warnings of relationship troubles!
There are a couple stories in this book for your reading enjoyment and some of them are a bit tear jerking, and some are simply disturbing! I enjoyed the fact that they did not end in any of the ways I thought they would!
Well worth a look and your time!
There are a couple stories in this book for your reading enjoyment and some of them are a bit tear jerking, and some are simply disturbing! I enjoyed the fact that they did not end in any of the ways I thought they would!
Well worth a look and your time!
August 13, 2011
I hope Lee Moan isn't married. But in his two short tales, he has managed to capture the essence of horror. Especially in 12 Minutes. Horror is never more present than in the paltry few minutes that pass between this couple. It is as terrifying as any monster and will leave you clinging to your loved one through the night. I can't wait to read more by Moan.
August 12, 2016
Good book, very Twilight Zone like. Two shore stories in one book.
March 27, 2012
This was a very confusing story to read, it reminded me of the Twilight Zone :-( I won't recommed this to anyone:-(
June 7, 2012
ok this book is somewhat ok and pretty weird for me to read
March 10, 2014
Forever
good book to read if you're really bored. I've read a lot better... this just wasn't a book I liked
good book to read if you're really bored. I've read a lot better... this just wasn't a book I liked
November 2, 2016
Ok short story... It left a little something to be desired... There are 2 of them in this book. Not very captivating... But it passed some time.
June 22, 2013
Two very good, very disturbing short stories about married couples in bizarre situations.
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January 4, 2015Two stories of marital bliss....not.
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