The Forgetful Man's Disease

by A.J. Brown

Homer Grigsby is in the twilight of his life. His body is frail, and his brain isn’t as sharp as it used to be. Having outlived his wife and friends, and even his only son, Homer is left with his thoughts on most days. It’s on those days—when he is alone—that Homer’s mind drifts away and the ghosts of the past visit him.

“It’s time to go,” the ghosts say, but Homer resists their calls. Instead, he ventures back in time to a painful memory … and one buried deep in the recesses of his soul …

107 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 1, 2017

About the author

AJ Brown is a storyteller who pens emotionally charged/character driven stories that often include a touch of dark paranormal. His work has received such honors as a Pushcart nomination, and editor's choice for Issue #12 of Necrotic Tissue. Bards and Sages Quarterly, Liquid Imagination, and Midnight Echo are a few of the literary zines where his stories can be found.

Above all else, AJ is a husband and father of two beautiful children who not only support his creative endeavors, but also provide inspiration (sometimes in rather unexpected ways).

If you'd like to learn more about AJ Brown's life and work, visit his blog: Type AJ Negative. However, beware, AJ is a unique mixture of strawberry Kool-aid drinking redneck and traditional values Southern gentleman. The only things he takes seriously are serious things and he isn't one of them.

Reviews

[Joan · Rating 5 out of 5]

A.J Brown continues to create compelling and intriguing characters so well that you feel like you know them. Right from the start of the book you realize you're on the way to another emotional filled trip.
Homer Grigsby has outlived his wife, friends and due to an unforeseen incident, his only son. He sits alone, rocking on his porch, reliving his past while seeing the ghosts of those he's lost telling him "it's time, let go." Most of his memories he can live with except for the one that haunts him to this day.
Brown writes like no one else, it's like someone is sitting with you and telling you a story of their life. I can't recommend this book or for that matter, any of A J Brown's books highly enough.

[Tara Bennett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Whether you have difficulties with your own memory, or know someone who has/had Alzheimer's or Dementia, you can fully relate to the character A.J. Brown has conjured up in his own memory banks once again. As aging takes it's tole on Homer, he not only loses friends and family, he also loses his memory. These ghosts and memories whisper to him, trying to connect their worlds. Homer battles the voices and memory loss in his own way. A.J. Brown continues to make you feel a part of the story, as he does with all his writing. Another successfully written story! Thank you for the great read.

[Pranati Tiwari · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story is about an old man named Homer Grigsby who suffers from dementia and has flashbacks of his son’s death. He also sees ghosts of his old friends and refuses to leave his home in the Mill. The writing was exquisite, seamlessly weaving nostalgia, sadness, and a touch of horror. Homer Grigsby felt incredibly real, and portrayal of his struggles with dementia was both moving and authentic.
Wonderful Story!!

[SpookyKat · Rating 5 out of 5]

This novella was POWERFUL. The portrayal of dementia was well done and the story itself was captivating. I loved the "time changes", which were excuted brilliantly.