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FOREVER SLEEP: A Short Story
On the run from an apocalyptic pandemic, a young man struggles with the memory of a beloved cat he lost years earlier.
13 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 18, 2019
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About the author
Kip Koelsch
16 books30 followersAward-winning author Kip Koelsch got his start writing “books” with crayons in Mrs. Cook’s second grade class in Leonardo, NJ. Koelsch's love of dolphins started early as well--nurtured by The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau, National Geographic Magazine and the family's trips to the beach at Anna Maria Island, Florida.
In all of his writing, Koelsch draws on his "variety of life experiences"--from time as a collegiate rowing coach to a stint as an adjunct professor in Environmental Studies and from adventure racing in Borneo to dragging a dolphin carcass behind his kayak while a marine mammal stranding network volunteer.
An on-again, off-again freelance magazine writer, Koelsch currently blogs about writing, critical thinking, outdoor adventure sports, paddling and his work in progress. He is working hard on the sequel to Wendall's Lullaby while occasionally scribbling random notes for other future fiction ideas.
Koelsch has an undergraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Media from Rutgers University in NJ and a Master’s Degree in Humanities and American Studies from the University of South Florida in Tampa, FL. In the past he has taught policy and culture-oriented Environmental Studies courses at Eckerd College, Ringling College of Art and Design, and the University of South Florida.
Currently, Koelsch resides in Dunedin, FL, with his wife and three cats.
In all of his writing, Koelsch draws on his "variety of life experiences"--from time as a collegiate rowing coach to a stint as an adjunct professor in Environmental Studies and from adventure racing in Borneo to dragging a dolphin carcass behind his kayak while a marine mammal stranding network volunteer.
An on-again, off-again freelance magazine writer, Koelsch currently blogs about writing, critical thinking, outdoor adventure sports, paddling and his work in progress. He is working hard on the sequel to Wendall's Lullaby while occasionally scribbling random notes for other future fiction ideas.
Koelsch has an undergraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Media from Rutgers University in NJ and a Master’s Degree in Humanities and American Studies from the University of South Florida in Tampa, FL. In the past he has taught policy and culture-oriented Environmental Studies courses at Eckerd College, Ringling College of Art and Design, and the University of South Florida.
Currently, Koelsch resides in Dunedin, FL, with his wife and three cats.
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July 4, 2020
A great little story which would have been better if it would have been longer and maybe a little more information about the cat and the history. Still a good read for Saturday.
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September 19, 2021A short, evocative story with crisp prose and raw, brutal descriptions. Definitely worth checking out!
September 25, 2019
Only a short read, but a poignant one that will resonate with anyone who's lost a pet. The setting makes it that great deal more interesting. It's the end of the world, there's going to be losses and yet it doesn't entirely play out how you think it would.
Definitely a shock twist at the ending as well. Recommended.
Definitely a shock twist at the ending as well. Recommended.
September 23, 2019
Thanks for Another Great Read
Super quick to read and well written, like all of Kip's books it will capture your imagination. And what an interesting ending! Like me, read whatever he writes, you'll be missing out on some truly great books if you don't!
Super quick to read and well written, like all of Kip's books it will capture your imagination. And what an interesting ending! Like me, read whatever he writes, you'll be missing out on some truly great books if you don't!
September 29, 2021
A Fascinating Psychological Short
Forever Sleep is exactly what you want in a psychological short - jumps right in, seamlessly layers in interesting twists, and ends leaving you both satisfied and wishing for more. Bravo to Koelsch.
Forever Sleep is exactly what you want in a psychological short - jumps right in, seamlessly layers in interesting twists, and ends leaving you both satisfied and wishing for more. Bravo to Koelsch.
March 12, 2021
A really haunting, moving short story told from a first person perspective. At first you think it's about survival, but you quickly realise it's about love and consequence and having a voice.
Especially poignant for anyone who has strong relationships with their pets.
Especially poignant for anyone who has strong relationships with their pets.
January 7, 2020
An interesting tale
Tre is struggling through the wilderness with a back pack trying to stay away from people, needing food and water. His thoughts are filled with the memory of his beloved pet cat. He sometimes thinks the cat is with him and then he remembers that his cat is dead, but he has its ashes and a bit of his fur. We don't know what is happening until the end when all becomes clear. A nice read that I really enjoyed.
Tre is struggling through the wilderness with a back pack trying to stay away from people, needing food and water. His thoughts are filled with the memory of his beloved pet cat. He sometimes thinks the cat is with him and then he remembers that his cat is dead, but he has its ashes and a bit of his fur. We don't know what is happening until the end when all becomes clear. A nice read that I really enjoyed.
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