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Morgan's Captivity: The story of Mogan O'Connor's captivity among the Cheyenne in the novel The Captured Girl
This is the story of Morgan O'Connor's years of captivity with the Northern Cheyenne. The novel The Captured Girl, about her life after the four year captivity, does not cover her time with the Cheyenne.
45 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 8, 2016
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Tom Reppert
8 books37 followersTom Reppert is a veteran who served with 5th Special Forces Group in Vietnam. After earning a BA in English and History at Western State College and master’s degrees in Creative Writing from Colorado State University and Professional Writing from University of Southern California, he spent decades teaching History, Literature, and Writing all over the world, mostly in Africa and Asia to international students. He has written several well-received historical and time-travel novels including The Far Journey, the Captured Girl, Assassin 13, and now The Light at Midnight. Look for them on Amazon and Audible.com or ask for them at your favorite bookstore.
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November 29, 2020
A historical-fiction story of Morgan O’Connell - a young girl’s survival story after being captured by a band of Indians, who have killed most of family except for her little brother (whom the Indians take captive with her.)
Wise beyond her years, she vows to protect her own, and take revenge, as she endures repeated beatings, rape and heart-breaking betrayal.
Eventually, traded to a different Chief from a another Indian tribe, the new chief treats her with kindness as a daughter, she begins to assimilate their ways and customs - even becoming a highly regarded warrior after a raid on their camp. She, in time gives herself willingly to a humble , but victorious warrior and has a son. However, she sees something one night, that will change her forever.
Fascinating and fast-paced short story, jammed with action and intrigue from beginning to end. I was enamored by the female’s protagonist strength, strong will, and courage.
WARNING: Some Brutality. TRIGGER WARNING: RAPE.
Wise beyond her years, she vows to protect her own, and take revenge, as she endures repeated beatings, rape and heart-breaking betrayal.
Eventually, traded to a different Chief from a another Indian tribe, the new chief treats her with kindness as a daughter, she begins to assimilate their ways and customs - even becoming a highly regarded warrior after a raid on their camp. She, in time gives herself willingly to a humble , but victorious warrior and has a son. However, she sees something one night, that will change her forever.
Fascinating and fast-paced short story, jammed with action and intrigue from beginning to end. I was enamored by the female’s protagonist strength, strong will, and courage.
WARNING: Some Brutality. TRIGGER WARNING: RAPE.
August 30, 2023
Excellent reading
"Have you heard about it? Last night, in this very room, the recently reunited daughter of the Garcia family was having an orgy with three hooligans!"
"Really? That'd be big news if it were true…"
A large group of reporters crowded in front of the presidential suite of Kingsview's Palais Hotel early in the morning.
Everyone poised their cameras and microphones and waited for the appearance of the main character.
In the suite, Neera Garcia was wrapped in a bath towel. Her face was pale as she huddled in a corner listening to the commotion outside.
She did not know how things had turned out that way!
Last night, she attended the birthday party of Roxanne Garcia, her stepsister. She remembered drinking a glass of fruit juice and passing out shortly after.
When she woke up, she found herself in this room and the reporters had already been outside.
Her body began to tremble uncontrollably, and she was at a loss for what to do.
Suddenly, she heard some people shouting as though shooing the reporters away.
Neera leaned closer to the door to hear better. She recognized the voices to belong to Zachary Fain, her fiancé, and Roxanne.
The reporters surrounded them. "Ms. Garcia, is it true that your elder sister has spent the night with some man in the suite?"
"Mr. Fain, is it true that the Fain family intends to form an alliance with the Garcia family through marriage? If it's true, do you have any opinion about what your future wife did last night?"
Roxanne answered sincerely, "My elder sister is indeed inside the suite, but she… didn't do anything you think she did. She has been resting inside because she was drunk. If you want to report this, I hope it will be done truthfully."
Zachary's expression dropped, and he said, "I have no intention of marrying Neera. If I have to choose someone from the Garcia family to marry, it'll have to be Roxanne! Roxanne is the true daughter of the Garcia family!"
Those cruel words had directly annulled the engagement between Zachary and Neera. Indirectly, they also confirmed the rumors!
An hour later, a headline appeared all over the Internet. "Garcia Gangbang! Zachary Calls Off Engagement with Neera."
…
At the same time, Neera returned to Garcia Manor.
Before she could say anything, she received a slap from Alfonso Garcia, her father.
Alfonso glared at her disdainfully. "I shouldn't have brought you home three months ago! You've utterly ruined the reputation of the Garcia family! Pack your belongings and leave at once.!"
The slap on Neera's face was very painful, but it was less than the pain in her heart.
Since she was young, her foster parents had been cold and distant toward her.
She thought she would finally be able to experience familial warmth after reuniting with her birth family.
The way her birth father treated her told her the cold, hard truth – no one in the family welcomed her presence!
If that were the case, Neera would rather leave.
Her departure was most celebrated by Susan Lembert, her stepmother, and Roxanne!
"Even though Neera went to the wrong room yesterday, we've achieved what we wanted! Neera has lost her share of the Garcia family estate, her father disowns her, and Zachary has called off the engagement! That's killing three birds with one stone! I wonder how you come up with such wonderful ideas, Mother!"
Susan grinned, "I wouldn't be the matriarch of the family if I didn't have some tricks up my sleeve! Now that the annoying obstacle is gone, the Garcia family fortune will be entirely yours."
…
Six years later…
A fair-skinned woman in trendy clothes was checking in at the receptionist's counter of the Paramount Hotel in Kingsview.
While typing on his computer, the male receptionist could not help but steal glances at the woman in front of him.
She was the most beautiful woman he had ever seen.
Her facial features were exquisite, and her body was curvaceous in the right places. She wore a dress that only accentuated her long and slender legs but at the same time showcased her feminine elegance. Her demeanor exuded maturity and capability.
What was even more attractive was the three children surrounding her.
Two of the three children were boys. They were dressed in white shirts and jeans, and they looked identical to each other.
The other child was a girl. She wore a princess dress and was currently engrossed in a book.
The people who passed by could not take their eyes off them.
"Are they triplets? My gosh, they look so charming. It makes me want to have children of my own!"
"Is that woman their elder sister or mother? She looks so beautiful. Is she a celebrity?"
Neera overheard those comments. She glanced at her three children and grinned.
She was proud of them. They stole the limelight wherever they went!
Six years ago, after being kicked out of the Garcia household, she had nowhere to go.
Eventually, her aunt Adriana took her in and brought her abroad, to Essley.
She did not expect that she was already pregnant!
"Have you heard about it? Last night, in this very room, the recently reunited daughter of the Garcia family was having an orgy with three hooligans!"
"Really? That'd be big news if it were true…"
A large group of reporters crowded in front of the presidential suite of Kingsview's Palais Hotel early in the morning.
Everyone poised their cameras and microphones and waited for the appearance of the main character.
In the suite, Neera Garcia was wrapped in a bath towel. Her face was pale as she huddled in a corner listening to the commotion outside.
She did not know how things had turned out that way!
Last night, she attended the birthday party of Roxanne Garcia, her stepsister. She remembered drinking a glass of fruit juice and passing out shortly after.
When she woke up, she found herself in this room and the reporters had already been outside.
Her body began to tremble uncontrollably, and she was at a loss for what to do.
Suddenly, she heard some people shouting as though shooing the reporters away.
Neera leaned closer to the door to hear better. She recognized the voices to belong to Zachary Fain, her fiancé, and Roxanne.
The reporters surrounded them. "Ms. Garcia, is it true that your elder sister has spent the night with some man in the suite?"
"Mr. Fain, is it true that the Fain family intends to form an alliance with the Garcia family through marriage? If it's true, do you have any opinion about what your future wife did last night?"
Roxanne answered sincerely, "My elder sister is indeed inside the suite, but she… didn't do anything you think she did. She has been resting inside because she was drunk. If you want to report this, I hope it will be done truthfully."
Zachary's expression dropped, and he said, "I have no intention of marrying Neera. If I have to choose someone from the Garcia family to marry, it'll have to be Roxanne! Roxanne is the true daughter of the Garcia family!"
Those cruel words had directly annulled the engagement between Zachary and Neera. Indirectly, they also confirmed the rumors!
An hour later, a headline appeared all over the Internet. "Garcia Gangbang! Zachary Calls Off Engagement with Neera."
…
At the same time, Neera returned to Garcia Manor.
Before she could say anything, she received a slap from Alfonso Garcia, her father.
Alfonso glared at her disdainfully. "I shouldn't have brought you home three months ago! You've utterly ruined the reputation of the Garcia family! Pack your belongings and leave at once.!"
The slap on Neera's face was very painful, but it was less than the pain in her heart.
Since she was young, her foster parents had been cold and distant toward her.
She thought she would finally be able to experience familial warmth after reuniting with her birth family.
The way her birth father treated her told her the cold, hard truth – no one in the family welcomed her presence!
If that were the case, Neera would rather leave.
Her departure was most celebrated by Susan Lembert, her stepmother, and Roxanne!
"Even though Neera went to the wrong room yesterday, we've achieved what we wanted! Neera has lost her share of the Garcia family estate, her father disowns her, and Zachary has called off the engagement! That's killing three birds with one stone! I wonder how you come up with such wonderful ideas, Mother!"
Susan grinned, "I wouldn't be the matriarch of the family if I didn't have some tricks up my sleeve! Now that the annoying obstacle is gone, the Garcia family fortune will be entirely yours."
…
Six years later…
A fair-skinned woman in trendy clothes was checking in at the receptionist's counter of the Paramount Hotel in Kingsview.
While typing on his computer, the male receptionist could not help but steal glances at the woman in front of him.
She was the most beautiful woman he had ever seen.
Her facial features were exquisite, and her body was curvaceous in the right places. She wore a dress that only accentuated her long and slender legs but at the same time showcased her feminine elegance. Her demeanor exuded maturity and capability.
What was even more attractive was the three children surrounding her.
Two of the three children were boys. They were dressed in white shirts and jeans, and they looked identical to each other.
The other child was a girl. She wore a princess dress and was currently engrossed in a book.
The people who passed by could not take their eyes off them.
"Are they triplets? My gosh, they look so charming. It makes me want to have children of my own!"
"Is that woman their elder sister or mother? She looks so beautiful. Is she a celebrity?"
Neera overheard those comments. She glanced at her three children and grinned.
She was proud of them. They stole the limelight wherever they went!
Six years ago, after being kicked out of the Garcia household, she had nowhere to go.
Eventually, her aunt Adriana took her in and brought her abroad, to Essley.
She did not expect that she was already pregnant!
January 16, 2022
Awesome prequel
I finished reading "The Captured Girl" 2 days ago. I was very impressed with the author's work, and loved the story. So I was delighted to find this short story today.
I am amazed by authors who have a clear vision of what happened before their stories began, and where their characters went after a story ends. It has me wondering if they should perhaps be called "story catchers". It seems like maybe the story was in the air, or in the ethers, and these authors have the ability to "catch it" and share it with us.
I totally understand the grumblings in the reviews from those who aren't aware of TCG. Of course to them it seemed this story "just ended", or "just stopped." That would be frustrating, since up to that point the story "Morgan's Captivity" was excellent, and moving along at a nice pace. So what happens next?? So many loose ends!
I suggest they immediately order "The Captured Girl" and read on. The story picks right up where MC ends, and will not disappoint.
The only grumble I had with this book is that, like TCG, there were irritating typos-- in a very short story! How much trouble can it be to look over a 45 page manuscript? One typo in particular, using the word "brought" in place of the word "bright", killed a very nice line of prose.
The story is beautifully written. The descriptions are gentle and lovely, without being sappy or sentimental. The gruesome and terrible scenes are told without sensationalism, but still describe the horror that people experience. There are many scenes where most authors could get tacky or disgusting, but it's written here with tact and empathy. So yeah, I really got irritated when good sentences were ripped up by typos!
I will still read anything ever published by this great author!
I finished reading "The Captured Girl" 2 days ago. I was very impressed with the author's work, and loved the story. So I was delighted to find this short story today.
I am amazed by authors who have a clear vision of what happened before their stories began, and where their characters went after a story ends. It has me wondering if they should perhaps be called "story catchers". It seems like maybe the story was in the air, or in the ethers, and these authors have the ability to "catch it" and share it with us.
I totally understand the grumblings in the reviews from those who aren't aware of TCG. Of course to them it seemed this story "just ended", or "just stopped." That would be frustrating, since up to that point the story "Morgan's Captivity" was excellent, and moving along at a nice pace. So what happens next?? So many loose ends!
I suggest they immediately order "The Captured Girl" and read on. The story picks right up where MC ends, and will not disappoint.
The only grumble I had with this book is that, like TCG, there were irritating typos-- in a very short story! How much trouble can it be to look over a 45 page manuscript? One typo in particular, using the word "brought" in place of the word "bright", killed a very nice line of prose.
The story is beautifully written. The descriptions are gentle and lovely, without being sappy or sentimental. The gruesome and terrible scenes are told without sensationalism, but still describe the horror that people experience. There are many scenes where most authors could get tacky or disgusting, but it's written here with tact and empathy. So yeah, I really got irritated when good sentences were ripped up by typos!
I will still read anything ever published by this great author!
January 4, 2021
Captive!I
It was a triumph of truth over fiction with regard to how the Cheyenne did their business. As the story moves from survival to the power of love and sacrifice I was sad or disappointed at n the final twists n turns
It was a triumph of truth over fiction with regard to how the Cheyenne did their business. As the story moves from survival to the power of love and sacrifice I was sad or disappointed at n the final twists n turns
June 3, 2021
Very short book, straight to the point; read it in one day. Very interesting; compared to other captive stories, it does not gloss over the horrors. I will need to read the other book The Captured Girl, though, to find out what happened to her, as the ending is very sudden, with no explanation.
January 1, 2022
A survival short story.
To appreciate this book you also need to get The Captured Girl, reading in sequence. The characterisation is excellent and gives a vivid overview of life in an Indian camp.
To appreciate this book you also need to get The Captured Girl, reading in sequence. The characterisation is excellent and gives a vivid overview of life in an Indian camp.
April 1, 2022
Amazing read
I couldnt put it down. But the ending
was abrupt and I felt the story wasn't finished. I wanted an ending but felt suspended.
I couldnt put it down. But the ending
was abrupt and I felt the story wasn't finished. I wanted an ending but felt suspended.
April 13, 2023
Morgan's Captivity
This is a good book, with a very good story line,about a young white woman, who was kidnapped when her mother, father, and sister were killed in an Indian raid.
This is a good book, with a very good story line,about a young white woman, who was kidnapped when her mother, father, and sister were killed in an Indian raid.
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