The Keeper

by Katherine Rochholz

There are many types of keepers, this one keeps the broken souls of Earth. Grieving for her souls, she tells a pretty soul's story in hopes that the message of love is recieved.

Genres: Ebooks

1 pages, ebook

First published November 3, 2011

About the author

Katherine Rochholz lives in Waterloo, IA. She was once told by her father she could be anybody and do anything she wanted in this life. So she has chosen to be her crazy self and follow the strange workings of her mind, to see how far it takes her. Don't get it wrong she may be insane, crazy, and strange, but she is fabulous. So welcome to the strange and fabulous world of Katy. She is the Author of the Katy Lily Series
3 books:
Truth and Lies Past and Present,
A Nightmare Within A Dream,
The Veil lifts
as well as 2 novelettes:
Hunted
Corruption?
Are Out now
She also is the Author of
A Guardian's Life Saga
Book 1 The Seven Deadlies Out now
and many other short stories and books coming soon!

Reviews

[Two Nerds With Words · Rating 5 out of 5]

A truly beautiful and well-crafted short. Katherine Rochholz has successfully created a piece of narrative that is poetic and highly emotive. My tears at the end of this short read were genuine; it is that powerful.
From the first few lines, I knew that this was a compelling piece of literature. I immediately wanted more, wanted this short to be novel or a novella at least; however, despite this being a 600 word short (approx), it had all of the elements necessary for a deeply satisfying, if not tragic read.
Breathtaking Katherine.

[Jocelyn Sanchez · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an amazing short story. I could feel all the emotions and feelings in the words and I was really happy I took the time to read this. I love the short, it was written beautifully, and the words really stay with you even after you read it. I really think that readers should read this, you won't regret it.

[Chris · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a wonderful short story. And it is so true Love IS Love! I felt so bad for the Keeper and for the woman that would be his mother.

My only issue was one small thing, the spelling mistakes lift should be life and a few others. But those are minor and didn't detract from the story because my mind auto-corrected as usual.

Thank you for the wonderful story.

[J.V.K. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This short story is what seriously made me eager to read the rest of the K. Rochholz published books! She has an amazing talent and this short story is a must read! I recommend it to everyone that has an insatiable need for supernatural and dark themed reads.

[Debbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG! For a short little story it is so emotional! Very Good! Totally worth the couple of minutes it takes to read it!!! I loved it!

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

VERY short, I read it in under 5 minutes. Very beautifully written, almost like a poem. From the point of a Guardian Angle watching a loved one fall apart.

[Shona Booky Ramblings of a Neurotic Mom · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a lovely short story portraying the pain of watching someone self destruct. Knowing that you are doing everything in your power to help but it not making a difference.
This is not a happy story, and it doesn't have a happy ending.But it is a good read.

[Ctrl, Alt Books! · Rating 5 out of 5]

Potent and informative. Mournful and disturbing. It hits hard and direct to the heart. We are viewing a young woman through the eyes of a higher being known as the “keeper of broken souls.” If there is a more direct name (such as a specific goddess, god, or other spirit) it doesn’t say, though we do hear of the “goddess” in general as someone who stands on her own as her own character. Through the “keeper’s” eyes we watch as the woman is beaten down emotionally and physically by her “demonic” boyfriend. No matter what he does to her she stays with him, but this just causes damage to her soul. There is only so much the keeper can do to help this poor soul, from sending a helping friend to becoming the soul of the woman’s would-be child. In the end nothing is enough. The keeper loses to the demonic boyfriend, and therefore loses the fight for the woman’s life.

There is an obvious message in this story that, by the end, is impossible to ignore. The poor lost woman might be a teenage boy, might be a middle-aged woman, might even be an elder … The details might be a little different for each one. The point is the same. When we choose love, in our actions and our words, we can make huge differences in the world, and in people’s lives. We have to wonder what the boyfriend in this story got out of abusing his girlfriend and her subsequent suicide; if he regretted his choices in his attitudes, and if he even considered the resulting damage to her soul. Most importantly for the readers is to understand how delicate the human soul is. It is so easy to say a word or lift a hand in hate, but the damage is a great deal more difficult to mend.

~Elora

5/5 crescents

[Melina Turner · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Keeper by Katherine Rochholz is a flash fiction. About the keeper of Broken Souls as he watches a disguised demon break a soul.
this flash fiction was very emotional. it felt as if i was The Keeper of Broken Souls and i felt the feelings the Keeper felt. i find this a very strong piece as Katherine Rochholz has also added a moral to the story.
FOR EXAMPLE: "Love don't hate, love can change a person's life, it can save a soul."
When i saw this moral ending i had to agree. it put a topic in my head as i read it. Bullying..
back to the Keeper by Katherine Rochholz, i liked the mysteriousness of the characters but do think for more effect on the disguised demon. put a bit of description as to wha he's disguised like.
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[Aimee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short, sad, but good - definately worth a read. When I started this, I expected it to be a little longer, it took me all of 5 minutes to read! This surprised me a little, however, it is so heartful, so sad, and will definately pull at your heartstrings if you have any pity at all. It is a sad truth that things like this happen, but this flash fiction story definately leaves me with a feeling of hope that all the broken souls will one day find happiness in the arms of the Keeper.

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

This maybe a short story, but it leaves a huge impact on you. Katherine Rochholz is an wonderful writer, and this story really shows it. If you haven't read anything by her yet this is a good place to start, you will get a real feel for her writing. The Message within The Keeper is one I hope everyone will follow, I know I intend to.

[Justine · Rating 5 out of 5]

WOW!!! This short story had so much emotion packed into it that it was unbelievable. I could almost feel the pain, the heartbreak and the depression seeping from the books every pore.
Katherine Rochholz is one of the most amazing writers that I have had the privilege of reading. The underlying message is so powerful. Please everyone read this book.

[Jennifer C · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the book. I think it's a good summer book to read while laying around the house. I love the twists you put in to the book. I wish con didn't have tb. But I'm glad he saved the girl and find his brother at the same time. I've been sick so I haven't finish the book yet. But from what I readied its a very good book. Everybody should read it.

[Victoria Rapaglia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an absolutely Exceptional short read by Katherine Rochholz that I was drawn into its story and couldn't stop. This short story is a Must read. Katherine has written other amazing stories so why not check them out. I highly recommend. Come read it for yourself you will not be disappointed.

[Blue Eyed Vixen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This flash fiction gives an insight to the capability of Katherine Rochholz.
I'm keen to explore what Katherine has to offer on an expanded scale of a novel.

[Tea · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like it. Charachters are realy realistic and I couldn't take my hands off it.

[Taylor · Rating 4 out of 5]

A really short one page narrative with a powerful message.

[Cheryl Petersen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful, yet tragic. Simple, yet complicated. It made me sad.

[Penny Mchenry]

The emotion displayed made you went weep for the lost soul, painfully feeling the keepers sorrow. Very sort and very intense.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short, simple, emotion packed. Beautifully tragic.