Title: The Night of Elisa
Author: Isis Sousa
Series: Stand Alone
Genre: Gothic/Paranormal
Publisher: Tragic Books
Release Date: May 30 2014
Edition/Formats Available In: eBook & Print
.: A Gothic Novella :.
Sometimes, life and love can follow the most obscure paths,
just as they did for Elisa.
Her life becomes a dark, cold, lonely cage the day the Devil
takes her as his wife. He robs her of almost everything she holds dear: her
health, her wealth and what is left of her family.
Trapped between the nuances of life and beyond-life, Elisa
finds herself struggling for a better tomorrow. With her health deteriorating,
how will she summon the courage and strength to stand her ground? And how far
will she go in the pursuit of a dream?
Embark with Elisa on this puzzling Gothic adventure set in
the late Victorian era, between the world of the Living and the picturesque,
melancholic Duskland.
"It is strange... How can I 'go home' when I have no
memories of that place at all?"
- Elisa
"Stop it, Elisa. You're bleeding, my darling!"
- Leonhard
"Ah, love, the biggest poison and most dangerous drug
there is."
- Dr. Charles
‘Elisa’ calmed and the struggle was over. How dare she speak of me like I’m already
dead? I know these faces… Father Johannes was throwing holy water over her
bed and chanting in Latin.
“E-l-i-s-a i-s b-a-c-k!” a loud voice echoed in the room for
all to hear. Quentin was very surprised. “She is back! Father Johannes, how is
it possible?”
Father Johannes’ voice was frail. He was a short, gibbous
man with an aquiline nose and big, deep eyes. “God the almighty never betrays
us, my son!” He raised the wooden cross with his right hand. “Whatever evil was holding her from life – from death – is here no more!” He came
closer to Quentin, reaching for his ear. “She is strong, my son! Keep
pretending until the last moment. We don’t want it to happen, but if she
survives we don’t want her to tell anyone about what we did.”
“If she survives it will be for a very short
time. I will take care of her once and for all, Father!” Quentin pretended he
was seeing a miracle from the seven heavens. His young wife back from the dead!
How was it possible? We did everything we
could, but you persisted… “Elisa, my dearest, you’re alive! You live! You
have come back to us!” Quentin continued, admiring that she had endured
"I am not a writer, neither is writing one of my passions, on
the contrary; I see it as a necessary evil! I like to say I am an illustrator
and storyteller.
I was born and raised in Brazil and since 2009, been living
in Norway with my best-half. I work as illustrator and graphic designer from my
home-office, in slippers and comfy clothes. (Would really prefer PJs, but here
and there someone knocks on the door!)
Love Heavy Metal, Fantasy and Dark Fantasy and most forms of
art.”
Dear Michelle, many thanks for being part of The Night of Elisa Blog Tour and featuring my work in your lovely blog! :) Keep up with the excellent blogging, have cozy reads and all my best wishes! :) ^.^ Cheers!
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