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The Statue (Short Story)
Some sins don’t stop haunting.
Years ago he crossed a line he can’t forget. Guilt followed him like a ghost. Now, it has a face.
When Ira's troubled son begins therapy with a new psychologist, he’s forced to confront the past he thought was a nightmare. She’s the girl he wronged—the one mistake he’s never stopped running from. But the past isn’t content to stay in memory.
Under the weight of his guilt, he must face the one truth he’s feared the you can’t outrun what’s inside you.
A dark, introspective tale of guilt and consequence.
Years ago he crossed a line he can’t forget. Guilt followed him like a ghost. Now, it has a face.
When Ira's troubled son begins therapy with a new psychologist, he’s forced to confront the past he thought was a nightmare. She’s the girl he wronged—the one mistake he’s never stopped running from. But the past isn’t content to stay in memory.
Under the weight of his guilt, he must face the one truth he’s feared the you can’t outrun what’s inside you.
A dark, introspective tale of guilt and consequence.
26 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 7, 2025
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Eliza Fabricius
12 books10 followersEliza Fabricius (formerly Gregory) is an author of science fiction and fantasy. She received a BA in Directing and Playwriting at Christopher Newport University.
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She currently resides in Franconia, Germany.
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Come say hello!
Instagram: @elizafabricius
Website: www.elizafabricius.com
She currently resides in Franconia, Germany.
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September 23, 2025
Eliza Fabricius’s The Statue is a powerful and thought-provoking work that stands as a testament to the author’s ability to defy format and pack profound meaning into the tightest spaces. It offers rich, layered tension that builds with every paragraph.
At the heart of the story is an atrocity from the past—a tragedy that was never truly judged or buried—that finds its way back into the main character's life. The effects, long-lasting and insidious, begin to consume his every thought and threaten to tear his son's fragile mind to pieces. When confronted with no other outlet, the main character is finally judged through metaphysical means that blur the lines between mind and reality.
The pacing of The Statue is a work of masterful precision. It is succinct and perfect, meticulously delivering its apprehensive tensions through a focused and brilliant narrative. The strategic use of every sentence offers enough insight to make the horror feel both immediate and profound.
This is a story that skillfully blends multiple genres. It's a supernatural, psycho/thriller horror blend that offers a quick, unforgettable sitting. It is highly recommended for anyone looking for a unique and deeply unsettling experience.
At the heart of the story is an atrocity from the past—a tragedy that was never truly judged or buried—that finds its way back into the main character's life. The effects, long-lasting and insidious, begin to consume his every thought and threaten to tear his son's fragile mind to pieces. When confronted with no other outlet, the main character is finally judged through metaphysical means that blur the lines between mind and reality.
The pacing of The Statue is a work of masterful precision. It is succinct and perfect, meticulously delivering its apprehensive tensions through a focused and brilliant narrative. The strategic use of every sentence offers enough insight to make the horror feel both immediate and profound.
This is a story that skillfully blends multiple genres. It's a supernatural, psycho/thriller horror blend that offers a quick, unforgettable sitting. It is highly recommended for anyone looking for a unique and deeply unsettling experience.
April 14, 2025
😲Scary.
Little Michael had just had another horrible nightmare.
His father, Ira, didn't know what to do...
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A frightening paranormal story that sweeps the reader into a truly mysterious intrigue.
I highly recommend it.
To discover.
Little Michael had just had another horrible nightmare.
His father, Ira, didn't know what to do...
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A frightening paranormal story that sweeps the reader into a truly mysterious intrigue.
I highly recommend it.
To discover.
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