LOST: A Spec Fic Novella

by Genta Sebastian

Emerging from a raging blizzard, an strange child appears on Lilith's front porch. Immune to the cold, Pyry is lost, alone, and very frightened. Can one woman on an isolated farm in northern Minnesota protect this odd little girl from an approaching menace within the storm?

Genres: Fantasy, Short Stories

64 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 19, 2014

About the author

Genta Sebastian runs with scissors, always laughs without shame, sometimes writes naked, and can’t help dreaming big.

A multiple award-winning author, she sometimes writes Sapphic romances, like the Troublemaker series:

When Butches Cry (2nd ed. rel. August, 2023)as:
A Troublemaker Never Cries
A Troublemaker May Surprise (rel. August, 2023)
A Troublemaker Sometimes Lies (exp. rel. date Nov. 2023)
A Troublemaker in Her Eyes (exp. rel. date May, 2024)

She’s also written two novels for children living in Rainbow Families: Riding the Rainbow (GCLS award winner 2015) for middle-school readers, and A Man’s Man for Young Adults.

She stepped into the horror genre with: We Don’t Say Gay in Tranquility Bay! a trigger-warning horror story with a twist.

Lost is a novelette right out of the Twilight Zone. A grieving widow finds a strange child lost in a snowstorm, made of snow and ice.

But she started out writing wlw (women loving women, i.e. lesbian) erotica short stories that range from super-hot sexy sci-fi Martian/Human first contact, to culinary cunnilinguists, to drag kings, to college and tropical vacations, exotic settings, unforgettable characters, and quirky situations. These stories are fully adult and not intended for young audiences.

See her Amazon Author Page for current releases.

Reviews

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

I need more!! First time I’ve read a book from Genta & I really enjoyed the short read. I couldn’t put it down & it kept me captivated until the end. The sock monkey reminded me of the one I use to have & still adore. I’m so glad Lilith gave it to Pyry who adored it as well🥰

Looking forward to reading more from Genta 👍

[Stellar Space · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow! Fantastic!

What a fantastical wonderfully creative speculative fiction story with exciting adventure and an amazing battle of love versus darkness bringing healing and freedom with an end to loneliness.

[Marcy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is not my typical genre but I enjoyed it and it was so well written. The devastating grief was palpable and the sensation of the main character not being sure if she’s experiencing some kind of psychotic break, complete with hallucinations, made for a really interesting read.

[Jamie (TheRebelliousReader) · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars. Pyry is the cutest and sweetest little kid made of snow and ice. and Lilith is fiercely protective of her and just wants to help her get home. This story was excellent. Sebastian is a favorite of mine because the way that she tells such a gripping and engaging story in a short amount of pages is a true talent. This was action packed, lyrically written, and THAT ENDING! My jaw was on the floor. I *need* more!

[Marta · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting.

For a novella it was a very good well-written story. I felt main character’s grief and doubts about her sanity. Her instincts kicking in when it came to child protection started her healing process and woke up her will to live. As most of the time with short stories I wish there was more. I would love the answers to Lilith’s questions at the end of the book.

[Janice · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pretty awesome story

Spec fic isn't my favorite, though I'm turning to it more and more. This was a great read. Can't wait to read more by this author.

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lost

While not long, Lost is not short on excitement or action. I look forward to reading more by this author.

[D Reviews Books · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastical!

The only thing I didn't like about this story was that it left me wanting more! This was a delightful tale. It was engaging and kept me going all the way to the end.

[Donna Reed · Rating 4 out of 5]

This novella is worth the read. it held me spellbound. Genta is so skilled at long and short tales