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Moribund
When Tesha Mitchell decides it’s finally time to flee her verbally and physically abusive husband the situation escalates to dangerous heights. What appears to be a fresh start for Tesha and her young son Benji in the aftermath, quickly takes a cryptic turn. Mysterious voices and a distorted sense of reality begin to threaten the fragility of their newfound sanctuary. MORIBUND is the haunting and heartbreaking tale of a mother desperate to protect her child, while fighting to make sense of the world unraveling around her.
A psychological horror novella.
A psychological horror novella.
99 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 4, 2024
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November 12, 2025
A very powerful and emotional story. Tesha, our lead, has had a very rough life for many reasons. And we are given the opportunity to follow alongside her, as she survived abuse on different levels. At times, especially early on, I was critical of how passive she was about portions of her past. But, as someone who was also abused, it occurred to me how passive you can get about certain portions of it over time. Either from displaced emotions or an inability to process, it just becomes no different than asking for a glass of water. Kudos to Jennifer Osborn for accurately capturing that sort of depth for our lead. Much of the story is heartbreaking and I really enjoyed how you're left unsure of what's reality versus trauma induced hallucinations throughout. There is a definitive ending though, which tied everything together. And the writing style and pacing were very enjoyable, as well. My first reading experience with Jennifer Osborn was really great, and I look forward to seeing her other offerings.
August 4, 2025
Definitely going down as one of my top reads this year! Absolutely heartbreaking, but yet so beautifully written.
January 29, 2025
First, I'd like to thank Jenn Osborn for the opportunity to read this heart-wrenching novella before its release. This story broke me.
"When will enough be enough?"
MOR·I·BUND adjective
(of a person) at the point of death.
My heart is aching for Tesha long after the last page.
This is a story of severe domestic violence— but tucked amongst the pages is a story of a mother who ferociously loves her son. A mother whose severe trauma and abuse at the hands of her alcoholic husband keeps her stagnant just a little too long.
Maybe tomorrow.
Tesha is mother to four year old Benji, and Moribund is their tragic tale. They navigate domestic violence, trauma, loss, and the love they share for one another.
Tesha just wants out. She's living in poverty with her husband who hurts her daily, she can't seem to escape, and PTSD has got her head spinning and her heart pounding. Little Benji is her safe place and she wants to leave for his protection. A mother's love is powerful— and an attempt to flee is finally made.
But things begin to feel eerie as the book ramps up. You feel like you are alongside Tesha as she breaks from reality. Your heart aches for her as severe trauma takes over. Cryptic things begin to happen— voices, delusions, and terrible visions. And the psychological horror of Moribund ensues.
As a survivor of domestic violence (shaken baby syndrome)— and ultimately being the child of a mother with a love so strong for me that she needed to escape, Moribund left me pretty emotional. No woman deserves to live their life in fear, especially within their own home. Nobody deserves physical, mental, and emotional abuse— especially at the hands of someone who is supposed to love and protect them. And no child deserves to fall prey to a hateful parent who cannot treat them with kindness and visibility. It all hurts the same.
Jennifer Osborn pens a poignant message here, and does it fiercely. She doesn’t hold back writing about trauma and violence, but also writes this story with care and depth. I was touched in an array of ways— haunted, nonetheless. Moribund has a harsh reality at its peak, but it is a story for everyone to read. Whether you are a mother or not, a survivor or someone who may know one, this one is for you.
"When will enough be enough?"
MOR·I·BUND adjective
(of a person) at the point of death.
My heart is aching for Tesha long after the last page.
This is a story of severe domestic violence— but tucked amongst the pages is a story of a mother who ferociously loves her son. A mother whose severe trauma and abuse at the hands of her alcoholic husband keeps her stagnant just a little too long.
Maybe tomorrow.
Tesha is mother to four year old Benji, and Moribund is their tragic tale. They navigate domestic violence, trauma, loss, and the love they share for one another.
Tesha just wants out. She's living in poverty with her husband who hurts her daily, she can't seem to escape, and PTSD has got her head spinning and her heart pounding. Little Benji is her safe place and she wants to leave for his protection. A mother's love is powerful— and an attempt to flee is finally made.
But things begin to feel eerie as the book ramps up. You feel like you are alongside Tesha as she breaks from reality. Your heart aches for her as severe trauma takes over. Cryptic things begin to happen— voices, delusions, and terrible visions. And the psychological horror of Moribund ensues.
As a survivor of domestic violence (shaken baby syndrome)— and ultimately being the child of a mother with a love so strong for me that she needed to escape, Moribund left me pretty emotional. No woman deserves to live their life in fear, especially within their own home. Nobody deserves physical, mental, and emotional abuse— especially at the hands of someone who is supposed to love and protect them. And no child deserves to fall prey to a hateful parent who cannot treat them with kindness and visibility. It all hurts the same.
Jennifer Osborn pens a poignant message here, and does it fiercely. She doesn’t hold back writing about trauma and violence, but also writes this story with care and depth. I was touched in an array of ways— haunted, nonetheless. Moribund has a harsh reality at its peak, but it is a story for everyone to read. Whether you are a mother or not, a survivor or someone who may know one, this one is for you.
August 20, 2024
Oof, this story sucker punched me right in the feels!
Honestly though, this story had me bawling at a few points.
Tesha will do anything for her son Benji, even put herself in the way of her violent, abusive husband. One day, they end up fleeing for their lives, hoping to escape the nightmare that is Robbie.
I previously enjoyed Jennifer’s short story collection “Intrusive Thoughts” and was very much looking forward to this new tale. It was so so SO good. As a reader, I was completely captivated and caught up in each moment with Tesha. I was so worried for her throughout and was an emotional wreck during some of the horrifying events. I loved the subtle comparisons the author draws between smaller moments and significant scenes.
Osborn is definitely an author to keep an eye on and make sure to check out “Moribund” and her other works! I can’t wait to see what her creative mind delivers to readers next!
Honestly though, this story had me bawling at a few points.
Tesha will do anything for her son Benji, even put herself in the way of her violent, abusive husband. One day, they end up fleeing for their lives, hoping to escape the nightmare that is Robbie.
I previously enjoyed Jennifer’s short story collection “Intrusive Thoughts” and was very much looking forward to this new tale. It was so so SO good. As a reader, I was completely captivated and caught up in each moment with Tesha. I was so worried for her throughout and was an emotional wreck during some of the horrifying events. I loved the subtle comparisons the author draws between smaller moments and significant scenes.
Osborn is definitely an author to keep an eye on and make sure to check out “Moribund” and her other works! I can’t wait to see what her creative mind delivers to readers next!
March 7, 2024
I was lucky enough to beta read MORIBUND and I can't even begin to explain the absolute love I have for it!
MORIBUND is now easily the best thing I've read this year and probably top 5 of my entire life.
It was gut-punching and heartbreaking, but so absolutely beautiful. A book hasn't made me physically cry in a very long time and though this was a quick read, it brought me to tears. As a mother, it pulled emotions from me in ways nothing else ever has before. And it had the best kind of quiet horror feel to it!
I am sad I will never be able to read this again for the very first time, but I know once she offers signed copies I'll snatch one up in a heartbeat and it'll be something I re-read often. Plus, that cover is too gorgeous to not have a physical copy!
I cannot wait until it's out in the world. Keep your eye out! Coming June 2024!!
MORIBUND is now easily the best thing I've read this year and probably top 5 of my entire life.
It was gut-punching and heartbreaking, but so absolutely beautiful. A book hasn't made me physically cry in a very long time and though this was a quick read, it brought me to tears. As a mother, it pulled emotions from me in ways nothing else ever has before. And it had the best kind of quiet horror feel to it!
I am sad I will never be able to read this again for the very first time, but I know once she offers signed copies I'll snatch one up in a heartbeat and it'll be something I re-read often. Plus, that cover is too gorgeous to not have a physical copy!
I cannot wait until it's out in the world. Keep your eye out! Coming June 2024!!
June 9, 2024
MORIBUND: — “being in a state of dying, approaching death.”
Wow! This one really played tricks with my mind and my heart. This one hurts. Alot.
Last year, Osborn hit the ground running with her collection of horror shorts, and she doesn't appear to be slowing down anytime soon. She is going to be a force to be reckoned with for sure. This book was phenomenal, and weeks later, I still think about it.
Moribund is short, coming in at less than 100 pages, but it pulls no punches. Tessa is a mother who has found herself in an abusive marriage both verbally and physically. She has finally decided enough is enough and is prepared to do what it takes to get herself and her child to safety. But will she be too late?
This one hurts so much, and if I could go back and read it again for the first time just to feel it again, I totally would in a heartbeat. When I tell yall, I cried... I legit balled my freaking eyes out. I really thought it was all going to be okay... fuck.
I received a copy of this in exchange for an honest review.
Wow! This one really played tricks with my mind and my heart. This one hurts. Alot.
Last year, Osborn hit the ground running with her collection of horror shorts, and she doesn't appear to be slowing down anytime soon. She is going to be a force to be reckoned with for sure. This book was phenomenal, and weeks later, I still think about it.
Moribund is short, coming in at less than 100 pages, but it pulls no punches. Tessa is a mother who has found herself in an abusive marriage both verbally and physically. She has finally decided enough is enough and is prepared to do what it takes to get herself and her child to safety. But will she be too late?
This one hurts so much, and if I could go back and read it again for the first time just to feel it again, I totally would in a heartbeat. When I tell yall, I cried... I legit balled my freaking eyes out. I really thought it was all going to be okay... fuck.
I received a copy of this in exchange for an honest review.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 19, 2024
It's rare to find a short book describing domestic violence in such harrowing detail, culminating in a heart-breaking ending bound to stay in memory for some time. This is this book. A brilliantly written and captivating story of human cruelty and a mother's gut-wrenching struggle against human-faced evil. Jennifer Osborn's stance towards her characters is one of understanding, empathy, as much towards the abuser (a father whose soul has been destroyed by booze, poverty and the pressure of early parenthood) as the victims (his wife and very young son, forced to bond together against the human monster terrorizing them.) The story feels true; the reactions absolutely convincing; and what's more, the triggering situations (and there are several) are approached with such an impressive precision, such a careful employment of the right words - you find yourself inside the victims' mind (essentially the mother's, unfairly tasked with finding the courage to leave), you're almost simulating their pain, their despair, their suffering. You can feel in your bones why a mother would not leave immediately an abusive relationship, why she'd stay and face the horror of physical and psychological violence (even financial abuse); and you experience first-hand what happens when she finally decides to take action and attempt to escape. At that moment, you gotta hold tight and take a deep breath - trauma is just around the corner. A solid and nerve-wracking read.
October 18, 2024
This was a beautifully written but heartbreaking book! I felt so bad for Tesha and Benji with all they were going through. Osborn does a great job of keeping the atmosphere intense and creepy. I look forward to reading more from this author!
May 29, 2024
This was very well written. Will make you feel all the feelings. Mind twisting and spooky as well. Poor Benji😭 my heart and brain felt soany things I can't really put into words
December 9, 2024
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When Tesha is taken to breaking point, and hits the moment where she must leave her abusive husband in order to protect her young son - Benji - and herself, things escalate to an even more dangerous level.
In the aftermath, Tesha must work hard to keep the fragile peace of their newfound safety from unravelling completely. What was meant to be a fresh start, soon turns strange as phantom figures and missing time threaten to shatter everything.
This book. This. Book. I was not ready for this. I thought I was. I was not. Though it stands at around 90 pages long, and I read nearly half on it in one sitting, I had to put it down for a couple of days. This book was heavy. I've come to realise, due to a situation in my recent past which is not the same, but of a different strand of the monster, DV apparently affects me now. Not enough for me to not read it, but the feeling of being trapped, the isolation, the walking on eggshells, the drowning waves of anxiety, really pushes me to my boundaries. I did not experience physical violence, mine was emotional and mental for a prolonged period of time, but I know those feelings. I know the feeling of knowing the problem is real, but not being able to extricate yourself from it. The suffocation, the stifling of your voice, of your ability to stand up for yourself, the way you can no longer trust yourself, it's real, and I felt every single second of Tesha's plight in my bones. Osborn has written this as though she has experienced it herself, I've not read up on the author so I don't know her experiences, but this, this was real and this was raw and this was terrifying. I wanted to scream at Tesha to get out, to save herself, save her son, while at the same time, I wanted to hide under the bed with her and hope that the monster banging on the door would go away.
The characters of Tesha and Benji tugged on my heartstrings from the minute I met them. I could empathise with their situation in a way and I was afraid for them. Seeing Benji's innocence against the backdrop of the rage and violence that was his home, nearly broke me. This boy, this sweet boy, playing with his toys, getting glimpses of the father he SHOULD have had, then having the cold realisation of the father he actually has, was absolutely heartbreaking. The horror in this story is the horror of a situation that people live every day, the horror of knowing that any day could be your last if the wrong tone or word is spoken. The horror lies in the reality that sits at the core of this story. This isn't some make believe monster that goes away when the lights come on, this is a monster that stands tall in the daylight, pretends to be father of the year, pretends to love his family, wears such a magically woven mask of such quality, that no one can see behind it, except for those that know the monster, the one that emerges the second that door clicks shut.
The way this story was woven, I felt the confusion as the newfound peace started to waver, when Tesha saw the apparitions, when she was losing time and there seemed to be a strange bend in reality. I had worked out what was happening probably right when I was supposed to, and the emotion that I felt was massive. Trust me when I say, if I had not been reading this book in a common area of the house, I probably would have broken down in tears, not necessarily because the ending was sad, as I don't necessarily believe it was, but the reveal of what was behind stuff was huge. The anxiety dam broke and the emotions that this story brought to life in me is on par with only one other book that I have read. I will say, I struggle with animal death/torture, this is my only trigger, so I did not read the prologue, I did skim it super fast and I got the basic gyst of it, so if you also struggle with animal stuff, might I suggest skipping the prologue, for me it didn't impact the story at all.
This book was so real and raw. It was heartbreaking yet beautiful. This 90 page story elliceted such emotion in me that I was physically moved to tears. This story was so big, I had to put it down for a couple of days in order to take a breather so I could continue. This is horror in a different vein. This is a horror story because this is reality. If you want a horror story of a different kind, one that hits you in the soul and promises to stay with you for a long time after you finish it, pick this up, you will not be disappointed,
When Tesha is taken to breaking point, and hits the moment where she must leave her abusive husband in order to protect her young son - Benji - and herself, things escalate to an even more dangerous level.
In the aftermath, Tesha must work hard to keep the fragile peace of their newfound safety from unravelling completely. What was meant to be a fresh start, soon turns strange as phantom figures and missing time threaten to shatter everything.
This book. This. Book. I was not ready for this. I thought I was. I was not. Though it stands at around 90 pages long, and I read nearly half on it in one sitting, I had to put it down for a couple of days. This book was heavy. I've come to realise, due to a situation in my recent past which is not the same, but of a different strand of the monster, DV apparently affects me now. Not enough for me to not read it, but the feeling of being trapped, the isolation, the walking on eggshells, the drowning waves of anxiety, really pushes me to my boundaries. I did not experience physical violence, mine was emotional and mental for a prolonged period of time, but I know those feelings. I know the feeling of knowing the problem is real, but not being able to extricate yourself from it. The suffocation, the stifling of your voice, of your ability to stand up for yourself, the way you can no longer trust yourself, it's real, and I felt every single second of Tesha's plight in my bones. Osborn has written this as though she has experienced it herself, I've not read up on the author so I don't know her experiences, but this, this was real and this was raw and this was terrifying. I wanted to scream at Tesha to get out, to save herself, save her son, while at the same time, I wanted to hide under the bed with her and hope that the monster banging on the door would go away.
The characters of Tesha and Benji tugged on my heartstrings from the minute I met them. I could empathise with their situation in a way and I was afraid for them. Seeing Benji's innocence against the backdrop of the rage and violence that was his home, nearly broke me. This boy, this sweet boy, playing with his toys, getting glimpses of the father he SHOULD have had, then having the cold realisation of the father he actually has, was absolutely heartbreaking. The horror in this story is the horror of a situation that people live every day, the horror of knowing that any day could be your last if the wrong tone or word is spoken. The horror lies in the reality that sits at the core of this story. This isn't some make believe monster that goes away when the lights come on, this is a monster that stands tall in the daylight, pretends to be father of the year, pretends to love his family, wears such a magically woven mask of such quality, that no one can see behind it, except for those that know the monster, the one that emerges the second that door clicks shut.
The way this story was woven, I felt the confusion as the newfound peace started to waver, when Tesha saw the apparitions, when she was losing time and there seemed to be a strange bend in reality. I had worked out what was happening probably right when I was supposed to, and the emotion that I felt was massive. Trust me when I say, if I had not been reading this book in a common area of the house, I probably would have broken down in tears, not necessarily because the ending was sad, as I don't necessarily believe it was, but the reveal of what was behind stuff was huge. The anxiety dam broke and the emotions that this story brought to life in me is on par with only one other book that I have read. I will say, I struggle with animal death/torture, this is my only trigger, so I did not read the prologue, I did skim it super fast and I got the basic gyst of it, so if you also struggle with animal stuff, might I suggest skipping the prologue, for me it didn't impact the story at all.
This book was so real and raw. It was heartbreaking yet beautiful. This 90 page story elliceted such emotion in me that I was physically moved to tears. This story was so big, I had to put it down for a couple of days in order to take a breather so I could continue. This is horror in a different vein. This is a horror story because this is reality. If you want a horror story of a different kind, one that hits you in the soul and promises to stay with you for a long time after you finish it, pick this up, you will not be disappointed,
July 12, 2024
This book does not hold back. It got me feeling every emotion, and by the end, I felt a little broken. Tears were shed! It is a tale of a mother who feels powerless whilst still doing everything she can to protect the most precious of things... her child. In such a short story, the author crams so much emotion and detail into the pages that you really have empathy for Tesha and the awful situation she finds herself in. The book is just so visceral, and the fear Tesha feels is palpable.
The most horrifying aspect of this book is that sadly, stories like this happen every day. I thought it was a powerful reminder of the horror of domestic abuse and the lasting damage it does to the victims. I have worked with victims of domestic abuse, and I thought the author did an excellent job of telling their story.
This novella is written well, and the pacing is tense throughout. You are expecting the absolute worst, and yet when it happens, you are still desperately hoping for the best...
It was a fantastic read that will stay with me for a long time. With thanks to the author for providing me a copy of the book. This is my honest opinion, which I'm leaving voluntarily.
The most horrifying aspect of this book is that sadly, stories like this happen every day. I thought it was a powerful reminder of the horror of domestic abuse and the lasting damage it does to the victims. I have worked with victims of domestic abuse, and I thought the author did an excellent job of telling their story.
This novella is written well, and the pacing is tense throughout. You are expecting the absolute worst, and yet when it happens, you are still desperately hoping for the best...
It was a fantastic read that will stay with me for a long time. With thanks to the author for providing me a copy of the book. This is my honest opinion, which I'm leaving voluntarily.
June 2, 2024
Moribund by Jennifer Osborn has been on my mind since I read the novella about three weeks ago. Within the darkness swirled a light, and that light is the love a mother has for her young son.
Tessa only wants to save her son from her abusive husband. She finally decides to leave, and that is where the story ramps up.
The book moves into the psychological where for me I wondered what was real and what wasn't. The entire book has a whimsical, dreamlike quality to it that pulls you in and makes you care so much for this mother and her young son.
It is an enchanting adventure. That haunts the liminal space within our minds. You will not be the same after reading it. The catharsis it creates within you will stay. Osborn really knows how to write an emotional journey and I am sure she will get better with each release.
You will read this in one sitting. It's more than worth it.
This heartfelt story will always stay with me. It honestly brought forward feelings I haven't felt sense the first time I read The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman. With an undertone of urgency that can often be found in the works of Dean Koontz.
Her prose is engaging and descriptive with a touch of the whimsical.
Everyone check it out.
And guess what? It got released early, so it is out today.
Check it out. Like her page, I look forward to seeing more from Jenniffer.
You won't regret reading this or her short story collection Intrusive Thoughts and Other Dark & Unusual Tales.
Also thank you Jenn for letting me read an ARC of this. I'm excited to read more in the future. Great work!
July 8, 2024
A haunting tale of abuse and a mother’s love for her child mixed a dash of cosmic horror, Moribund by Jennifer Osborn will tear at your heart and leave you with a head full of emotions in under 100 pages. And the paperback version looks almost as beautiful as the story!
February 17, 2025
It took me a couple of days to really think about how this one made me feel.
It's tragic and beautiful. I had an inclination about the ending, but not quite THAT ending. What a bittersweet story of survival.
It's tragic and beautiful. I had an inclination about the ending, but not quite THAT ending. What a bittersweet story of survival.
June 2, 2024
Tragic, haunting, and beautiful. Osborn deftly sidesteps basic horror tropes, gore and jump scares to instead tread a short path of kafkaesque themes of helplessness, hopelessness and non-arrival before plunging her quill straight into well of every parent’s deepest fears. This one will enter your mind quietly and stay there. It’s my favorite type of story, convincingly blurring the lines between dreams, reality and the liminal stages between so that it can draw natural horrors from within the reader’s own mind rather than projecting them with a heavy hand.
April 23, 2025
Heartbreaking
The comparison of the first story with the main story was perfect. Despite this foreshadow, the ending was still a gut punch.
The comparison of the first story with the main story was perfect. Despite this foreshadow, the ending was still a gut punch.
October 9, 2024
This a short but impactful novella, dealing with a heavy issue in a soft and moving way.
Osborn brought the confusion of the main character to life (almost too real at times! 😅), with some really beautiful imagery and poetic moments.
Recommended for anyone who likes a bit of grief horror 🖤 It's also on the intention list for the FB BOH Short Smack.
Osborn brought the confusion of the main character to life (almost too real at times! 😅), with some really beautiful imagery and poetic moments.
Recommended for anyone who likes a bit of grief horror 🖤 It's also on the intention list for the FB BOH Short Smack.
June 17, 2024
4.5/5 ⭐
Moribund: at the point of death; in a dying state...
The title of this harrowing tale of domestic violence and psychological horror works on several levels as a mother confronts her inertia and her inability to extricate herself and her young son out of the domestic trap they live in.
The very short, brutal prologue perfectly sets up an atmosphere of trepidation and tooth-grinding anxiety and hooked me right from the jump. The impending tragedy is on the horizon, and you just know it’s going to be unsparing when it arrives. Side note/spoiler about this opening: It’s brutal but not excessive, and it absolutely instilled a churning turmoil of dread in my gut that didn’t leave me.
The story sparingly yet elegantly shows the horror of a mother and son as she tries to find a way out. As the plot progresses you believe - you hope - that maybe this will work out for them. But no… there was that opening prologue and you just can’t quite trust the safety you think they may have reached. It tries to lull you into a sense of dreamy security but coupled with an unshakeable unease – there’s something deeply creepy and wrong about the new-found refuge mother and son find themselves in.
I did start to get a strong sense of where this tale was taking me and despite that foreboding I was compelled to continue, knowing there was heartbreak at the end.
Highly recommended but brace yourself and gird your heart. This one was one emotional gut punch.
Moribund: at the point of death; in a dying state...
The title of this harrowing tale of domestic violence and psychological horror works on several levels as a mother confronts her inertia and her inability to extricate herself and her young son out of the domestic trap they live in.
The very short, brutal prologue perfectly sets up an atmosphere of trepidation and tooth-grinding anxiety and hooked me right from the jump. The impending tragedy is on the horizon, and you just know it’s going to be unsparing when it arrives. Side note/spoiler about this opening: It’s brutal but not excessive, and it absolutely instilled a churning turmoil of dread in my gut that didn’t leave me.
The story sparingly yet elegantly shows the horror of a mother and son as she tries to find a way out. As the plot progresses you believe - you hope - that maybe this will work out for them. But no… there was that opening prologue and you just can’t quite trust the safety you think they may have reached. It tries to lull you into a sense of dreamy security but coupled with an unshakeable unease – there’s something deeply creepy and wrong about the new-found refuge mother and son find themselves in.
I did start to get a strong sense of where this tale was taking me and despite that foreboding I was compelled to continue, knowing there was heartbreak at the end.
Highly recommended but brace yourself and gird your heart. This one was one emotional gut punch.
January 4, 2025
Wow… let me start by saying this book made me feel ALL the things. Eerie, menacing, dreadful, compassionate, heartbreaking, and tearful are just a handful of things this novella pulled out of me. It was beautifully written. I’ve never had a book come close to describing feelings that live inside my heart as a mother quite like this book. It was horrific and heartfelt. I actually cried with this ending.
“These peaceful moments of solitude could be so beautiful. Sometimes they even gave way to hope, that life could actually look like this all the time.”
Just wow! I got this book free on Kindle but I’ll be buying the paperback because I have to own this book now. I can’t express how deeply moving it is. Exceptional.
“These peaceful moments of solitude could be so beautiful. Sometimes they even gave way to hope, that life could actually look like this all the time.”
Just wow! I got this book free on Kindle but I’ll be buying the paperback because I have to own this book now. I can’t express how deeply moving it is. Exceptional.
December 16, 2024
This story broke my heart. Jennifer Osborn did a beautiful job writing this grief horror novella. The moment I started it, I couldn't put it down.
Moribund is a tale of grief and domestic abuse. Tesha decides to finally escape her abusive husband. She just wants to give her son the life he deserves and a safe environment where they don't have to be scared or on high alert 24/7. They have zero idea what peace is really like.
Get ready to be smacked in the face with all of the emotions with this one and grabbing a box of tissues would be a smart move because you will be teary eyed.
This can easily be read in one-sitting at 85 pages. I was glued.
Moribund is a tale of grief and domestic abuse. Tesha decides to finally escape her abusive husband. She just wants to give her son the life he deserves and a safe environment where they don't have to be scared or on high alert 24/7. They have zero idea what peace is really like.
Get ready to be smacked in the face with all of the emotions with this one and grabbing a box of tissues would be a smart move because you will be teary eyed.
This can easily be read in one-sitting at 85 pages. I was glued.
March 8, 2024
Welllllll I just finished beta reading Jennifer Osborn newest work and I am still so thrown off kilter. All I can say is never have I felt such an influx of emotions in so few pages….. Jenn literally obliterated my soul with her haunting words. But in the best way possible! Just a heads up…. Make sure you mark your calendars for this release….. I’m going to go cry in a corner now… or hide…I’m so unnerved….im not sure what just happened and I love it 😆🤣🥹😳🖤♥️🖤 I knew after I ARC read her short story collection that she was my newest Autobuy Author and this just solidified my love for this kick a** Lady and her incredible talent!
May 20, 2024
Wow!! So many feelings and emotions brought out from this amazing book. It is so well written and pulls at your heart from beginning to end. The book is very intense and has a deep and meaningful storyline. It touches on many different aspects that can happen in life; starting on one end with the horrors and sadness of domestic abuse and on the other end a beautiful display of a mother’s true love for her child.
Thank you to Jennifer Osborn for an ARC copy of this truly heartfelt story.
Thank you to Jennifer Osborn for an ARC copy of this truly heartfelt story.
May 28, 2024
Moribund follow Tesha, a mother who is physically and verbally abused buyer husband. After taking all that she can, she decides that she needs to protect her son and get out of the marriage.
After reading this short quick book, my heart aches for Tesha and her son Benji. The story of their struggles and the tragic events that unfolded left me in tears. This is the first horror book that has made me cry, and it will stay with me for a while. This story was beautifully written
After reading this short quick book, my heart aches for Tesha and her son Benji. The story of their struggles and the tragic events that unfolded left me in tears. This is the first horror book that has made me cry, and it will stay with me for a while. This story was beautifully written
May 18, 2024
Second book of Jennifer’s i have the pleasure of reading. This genere is not my typical read but her books bring me in . The prologue is so beautifully done , i had to grab tissues early on. As a mother this hits. As sad and heartbreaking as it was i loved it all .
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May 20, 2024
Just finished this ARC, and Oh my gosh ... wow, this was amazing and heartbreaking 🥺😢 I thought I knew where this was going in the middle, and I was right, but wow, I still wasn't ready for it. Excellent job, Jenn, of making me cry 😭 thanks lol 😆
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August 15, 2024
Heartbreaking and Real
This one was devastatingly beautiful. The author did a great job of painting the story with her words, all the pain, fear, and love of a mother for her son. A tale that has happened too many times in this world, brought to you in the most personal way through the eyes of a mother and child. Have your tissue ready!
This one was devastatingly beautiful. The author did a great job of painting the story with her words, all the pain, fear, and love of a mother for her son. A tale that has happened too many times in this world, brought to you in the most personal way through the eyes of a mother and child. Have your tissue ready!
August 2, 2024
Wow, this was so beautifuly written.
July 8, 2025
Moribund is easily one of my favorite reads this year. A heartbreaking story painted beautifully with some stunning prose that feels all to real. I cannot recommend this one enough.
July 20, 2025
Extremely late to the party on this one, but damn glad I finally got here. Now I know why everyone kept recommending this to me. Jenn Osborn crafted an epic novel's worth of emotions in under 90 pages. I was left both distraught and uplifted by the ending. Masterfully executed.
July 28, 2024
This book was so good! It captured me from the start and made me feel the dread and anxiety the characters felt. The entire story was an emotional roller coaster and i wasn’t expecting it at all 5 stars ✨
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