The Fall of Kensorn
A thrilling novella set in a world of chaos.
by Matt Testa
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Pub Date 20 Jan 2024 | Archive Date 30 Jan 2024
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Description
In the town of Kensorn, you will be immersed in the realities of our world, captivated by such narratives that may resonate with you. Embark on a new world that could seem familiar.12-year-old Stephanie has decided there's only one escape from her isolation and her classmate's bullying. Living without a phone is equivalent to not sleeping- it's difficult to survive. No matter what adversity comes, Stephanie tries her hardest to fight the technology demon that constantly weighs over her. Miserable from lack of acceptance, she seeks help. Over the short months of being in class, Stephanie has attached herself to her favourite teacher. Despite how wonderful Miss Gelms seems, few can see the troubled look in her eye.
Billy is not your average homeless teenager; he is academically brilliant. Shun from the world and tired of feeling sorry for himself, he begins a new life with the help of the woman with whom he is infatuated. Could this mysterious woman help him? Or is she hiding a dark secret that may alter their relationship?
What is she hiding that could ruin everything? Billy wonders how he could save Kensorn with his heart in the right place but his desires in the wrong.
These short stories will leave you speechless with a psychological twist and heart-stopping tension.
Available Editions
| ISBN | 9780397809978 |
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Featured Reviews
Abigail L, Librarian
Great collection of short stories. The Fall of Kensorn takes readers on an emotional rollercoaster through the intertwining lives of 12-year-old Stephanie, her favorite teacher Miss Gelms, and the academically brilliant homeless teenager, Billy. The stories explore the struggles of isolation, bullying, and the insidious influence of technology on young minds. As the characters grapple with their personal demons, the psychological twists and heart-stopping tension make this collection of short stories a riveting read.
Sue E, Reviewer
Hold onto your gadgets, readers, because The Fall of Kensorn is like a wild ride through a carnival of emotions, and trust me, you won't want to miss a single twist in this psychological maze! Picture this: 12-year-old Stephanie taking on the "technology demon" with all her might, a brilliant homeless teenager named Billy with desires in the wrong place, and Miss Gelms, the seemingly perfect teacher with a dark secret. It's a combo platter of isolation, bullying, and heart-stopping tension that'll leave you gasping. The author serves up short stories that hit you right in the feels, leaving you speechless and craving more. If you're ready for a rollercoaster of emotions with a side of psychological twists, grab this book ASAP—it's a mind-bender that'll keep you hooked from start to finish!
