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Coryanna: A Short Story
A ghost story on a maternity ward.
9 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 2, 2011
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Joshua Scribner
476 books34 followersJoshua Scribner is the author of the novels Mantis Nights, The Coma Lights and Nescata. His fiction won both second and fifth place in the 2008 Whispering Spirits Flash Fiction contest. Up to date information on his work can be found at joshuascribner.com. Joshua currently lives in Michigan with his wife and two daughters.
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May 7, 2019
Lori is working at the maternity ward of a hospital. On the third shift she sees a mysterious girl with striking eyes. Where is she and what does she want? Is there any danger for the babies around her? Later on her superior Anna takes her turn and sends her home. Then we have a hard cut. When Lori is coming down with her own child, the mysterious apparation is explained and the name of the story as well. Well, this is a silent ghost story that will cause a light tingling down your spine. I like Scribner's prose and his quiet way of story telling. Recommended!
November 4, 2023
Another spooky tale from the genius that is Joshua Scribner, who has horror as a middle name.
If you are used to working shifts and those long nights through until breakfast, you will have little trouble identifying with Lori, the nurse in this story. She is on a maternity unit and loves her job and the bonus of having a cuddle with a little one when giving a bottle.
She is alert but this shift enables her to study for exams that will enable her to become a registered nurse in her own right. Then, maybe then, she could make plans for her own future and settle down with a fella and a family of her own. It is while fending off the advances over the phone of Carl from Security that something strange and far-reaching happens that means she will never be the same again.
A young woman is seen across the ward, when confronted she vanishes into thin air. This happens a couple of times to the point that others begin to worry about her sanity and work stress.
READER:
Do you believe in ghosts?
Are spirits troubled entities unable to move on? Can they impact on the hear and now sufficient to steal a baby or cause harm?
The author makes no attempt to pose such questions but his narrative propels you along lonely corridors and you hear the baby monitors and sense a chill when this apparition faces up to Lori.
A clever story that unlike some of his short stories produces an outcome that leaves little doubt.
If you are used to working shifts and those long nights through until breakfast, you will have little trouble identifying with Lori, the nurse in this story. She is on a maternity unit and loves her job and the bonus of having a cuddle with a little one when giving a bottle.
She is alert but this shift enables her to study for exams that will enable her to become a registered nurse in her own right. Then, maybe then, she could make plans for her own future and settle down with a fella and a family of her own. It is while fending off the advances over the phone of Carl from Security that something strange and far-reaching happens that means she will never be the same again.
A young woman is seen across the ward, when confronted she vanishes into thin air. This happens a couple of times to the point that others begin to worry about her sanity and work stress.
READER:
Do you believe in ghosts?
Are spirits troubled entities unable to move on? Can they impact on the hear and now sufficient to steal a baby or cause harm?
The author makes no attempt to pose such questions but his narrative propels you along lonely corridors and you hear the baby monitors and sense a chill when this apparition faces up to Lori.
A clever story that unlike some of his short stories produces an outcome that leaves little doubt.
May 4, 2019
Hospitals late at night are creepy. Add a maternity ward full of sleeping babies and a reoccurring ghost, and you have an even creepier tale. I enjoyed this.
June 28, 2011
This is a ghost story that has a twist, it does have a lot to desire; but ok for a quick read. I would recommend this book to readers that want something to hold them over!:-)
August 25, 2023
Lori Pentam is a nurse at the maternity ward of St. Matthew’s Hospital. Currently an LPN, Lori is studying to become an RN.
While fending off Carl The Security Guard’s advances over the phone, Lori sees something she shouldn’t be seeing. She sees the girl.
Appearing to be about 12, with long blonde hair flowing down her hospital gown, the child is just standing there. Staring at the infants, through the glass, in the NICU.
When Marta, the receptionist, doesn’t see the fair girl, Lori realizes that it is not, in fact, the young mother in room 416.
Creepy and ominous throughout—with a delightfully cool ending.
“She never wanted to lose her. She suddenly knew what she had to do.”
While fending off Carl The Security Guard’s advances over the phone, Lori sees something she shouldn’t be seeing. She sees the girl.
Appearing to be about 12, with long blonde hair flowing down her hospital gown, the child is just standing there. Staring at the infants, through the glass, in the NICU.
When Marta, the receptionist, doesn’t see the fair girl, Lori realizes that it is not, in fact, the young mother in room 416.
Creepy and ominous throughout—with a delightfully cool ending.
“She never wanted to lose her. She suddenly knew what she had to do.”
February 11, 2018
This book was ok for me!
September 6, 2011
I'm becoming a fan of Joshua's. His stories are interesting (to say the least) and he's got great talent. He always leaves you wanting more from the story and sad that it has ended.
Some of Scribner's stories that I've read are quite odd, but I found this one very interesting.
I would say that this is my favorite story by Scribner that I've read so far.
Some of Scribner's stories that I've read are quite odd, but I found this one very interesting.
I would say that this is my favorite story by Scribner that I've read so far.
June 29, 2011
I prefer my ghost stories scary. This was not.
July 6, 2011
Eerie short story about a nurse in a maternity ward who is seeing a ghost of a little girl. They realize they need each other.
July 19, 2011
short but sweet...
August 10, 2011
Not too bad. Like this dude's short stories.
August 11, 2011
I wasn't as pleased with this one compared to other pieces this author has written, but it is still great, hence the four star. This author has talent.
July 23, 2011
A bit of a different take on the typical ghost story but nothing too original.
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