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The Chores

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By Mary Underwood
Published by NetBound Publishing
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(5.00 based on 2 reviews)

Published: March 21, 2011
Words: 9512 (approximate)
Language: English


Short description

A girl on vacation befriends a ghost who endlessly works on a homestead keeping up with the grueling daily chores. But why has this ghost become her friend? You'll never forget the sinister and terrifying answer.

Extended description

A young girl, Elizabeth, is on vacation and meets Faith a ghost that seems endlessly destined to perform chores around her old homestead. Elizabeth becomes Faith's companion and begins to not only help, but learn about the daily tasks of her dead friend.

Faith guides Elizabeth further into their friendship as the days continue, but why? What makes Faith so desperate for a friend? Is it loneliness or something more?

Mary Underwood weaves a quietly chilling tale that will leave you shocked and terrified as the story concludes. This is one that will hang with you for a long time.

Tags

publishing, horror, paranormal, gothic, haunting, ghost, book, mary, underwood, netbound

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Review by: Connie Wanzer on Feb. 12, 2012 : star star star star star
Great read! I thought I knew what was going to happen but you surprised me. Can't wait to read your next one.
(reviewed within a week of purchase)

Review by: C.B. Doyle on April 09, 2011 : star star star star star
This is a story of subtleties, deeper even then the gentle
web of it's parts. It's flavor reminds just a little of the story "The Lottery" though not quite as horrifying the creep factor just as intense. Nicely spun.
(reviewed within a week of purchase)

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