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John Gaffield

Biography

John T. Gaffield is an automotive engineer from Southeast Michigan. John uses his engineering background to create realistic ghost stories with an interest in haunted houses. He published his first novel "Heir to Winston Manor," in October 2010. Subsequent novels include "The Wahl House Curse," and "Alone Again."

John has published three Science Fiction novels, the first of which involves Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Artificial Intelligence (AI). "Valerye". He also published a novel about an AI unit in the Science Fiction story, "Synthia." The latest novel is a dystopian story called “Leaving Detlan.”

John has several short ghost stories available. Some of which are free. They include, "The Ghost of Birch River Cabin," "Winter Visitor," "Slow Down," "Denning Swamp - A Short Ghost Story," "The Haunting of the Charles F. Campton," "Disconnect," and "In Remembrance."

To connect, John is active on Minds.com with the channel JohnG76. See the link in Where to find John Gaffield online below.

Where to find John Gaffield online

Website: https://www.minds.com/johng76/

Books

Leaving Detlan by
Price: Free! Words: 26,170. Language: English. Published: November 27, 2020 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Cyberpunk, Fiction » Science fiction » Utopias & dystopias
(1.00 from 1 review)
In the future, Detroit and Lansing, Michigan merged into the megacity of Detlan where Brent and Zammi work and live alongside a small custodial human and android team in a huge complex. The endless monotony of their work may change, due to the team being relocated outside of the city. With little knowledge of anything beyond the city, they are not sure what to expect after the move.
Synthia by
Price: Free! Words: 23,970. Language: English. Published: December 26, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » High tech, Fiction » Science fiction » General
While on a business trip, Derek befriended an android hotel assistant named Synthia. She had been tasked with helping to assure his stay was pleasant. Throughout his stay, he found himself getting more involved with her. When Derek observed Synthia being mistreated by a manager in the hotel, he could not just let it go. Even though she was an android, he started seeing her as something more.
Valerye by
Price: Free! Words: 32,160. Language: American English. Published: March 31, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » High tech, Fiction » Science fiction » General
(2.00 from 1 review)
After his wife, Pam, had died, Tom’s virtual household assistant, Valerye, had adapted from just helping around the house to becoming more of a friend. She was also able to increase the interactions with him through Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality. Though this interaction was really helping him cope, some of Valerye’s actions caused Tom to question her intent.
In Remembrance by
Price: Free! Words: 4,060. Language: English. Published: July 18, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Horror » Ghost, Fiction » Horror » General
Jeremy mourned his dear Jenny, who had died tragically about a year earlier in an accident. While he continued to maintain a memorial at the site, something unseen started interfering. Who would disturb him as he dealt with his loss?
Disconnect - A Short Ghost Story by
Price: Free! Words: 4,310. Language: English. Published: January 18, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Horror » Ghost
Will’s weekend retreat at his lake cottage was interrupted by an issue from work. His intent on remedying the situation was complicated by connection and power issues. Were the problems due to the remote location or was some unknown spirit with him in the cottage?
The Haunting of the Charles F. Campton by
Price: Free! Words: 3,830. Language: English. Published: January 24, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Horror » Ghost, Fiction » Horror » General
A ferocious storm in late November 1953 on Lake Michigan tossed and contorted the steamer Charles F. Campton to its limits. The captain and first mate struggled to keep the crew safe in the turbulent waters. They were not alone. Ghosts from the freighter's troubled past emerged, which made the crew’s task in the perilous situation more grave.
Denning Swamp - A Ghost Story by
Price: Free! Words: 2,800. Language: English. Published: November 22, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Horror » Ghost, Fiction » Horror » General
(4.50 from 2 reviews)
Strange sounds emanating from the swamp startled Jack during the night. Alone in the house, he wondered what was outside. Would he determine what was tormenting him before it was too late?
Alone Again by
Price: Free! Words: 41,530. Language: English. Published: September 25, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Horror » Ghost, Fiction » Horror » General
Emily Sutton had been an outgoing happy person. Her husband, David struggled to understand what changed once they moved into the old suburban house. Emily was only a shadow of her former self. With her health suffering, tragedy was inevitable. A coworker of David's helped him cope. Increasing occurrences caused him to question the cause of Emily's death. Some mature content. Updated June 2014.
Winter Visitor by
Price: Free! Words: 2,500. Language: English. Published: March 19, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Horror » Ghost, Fiction » Horror » General
(2.00 from 1 review)
Darren was awakened by a strange sound within his bedroom with a blizzard and subzero temperatures outside. He realized he was no longer alone in his room. Was someone or something after him? Will he be able to evade the visitor? Second Edition - April 2011.
The Ghost of Birch River Cabin by
Price: Free! Words: 5,170. Language: English. Published: January 15, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Horror » Ghost
Staying at a dark secluded cabin along the Birch River that his uncle owned seemed like the perfect fly fishing weekend getaway for Paul. Strange occurrences began happening. Would it be enough to prevent the history of the cabin from being repeated? (A short story). Fourth Edition - June 10, 2011.
The Wahl House Curse by
Price: Free! Words: 59,830. Language: English. Published: January 5, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Horror » Ghost, Fiction » Horror » General
(2.00 from 1 review)
Peter Corbin was in need of a change in his job as a realtor in a busy suburban community. A chance to transfer to a small town seemed to be what he and his wife Sarah needed. They purchased an old house for a bargain price, but with a troubled past. This proved to be something he would soon regret. The restless ghosts quickly made their presence known. 3rd Edition - July 7, 2011.
Slow Down by
Price: Free! Words: 2,350. Language: English. Published: December 10, 2010 . Categories: Fiction » Horror » Ghost
(4.40 from 5 reviews)
A short story about a careless driver, named Scott, who caused a tragedy. Scott was haunted by his actions. Would it cause him to change his ways?

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