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Flatlined
Before losing control of the car I heard Annie yell, “No! No way! No! Luke! Luke! Turn the wheel back! Turn the wheel back!”
The car skidded on the wet pavement, fishtailed.
Then we crashed into the tree.
Boom!
All thoughts stopped.
The medics rushed me to the trauma center.
The next thing I remember I was suddenly floating above my body, I heard the cardiac monitor flat line, indicating that either my heart had just stopped or that I had died.
I wasn’t frightened though. No.
In fact, I felt fine.
I experienced a tremendous sense of calm, well-being and painlessness.
My body might have been in trouble, but not me.
As I watched the operating procedure from the ceiling, aware that I no longer had any attachment to my physical self, none whatsoever, I realized I had become a mist, a vapor, a subatomic particle, something.
I hovered in the air, near the ultraviolet lights like a crumb on the back of a moth. I was still in tune with my senses, actually, I was more in tune with them than I had ever been; my senses were heightened.
Among the handful of surgeons and assistants, all of whom were dressed in green gowns and caps, there seemed to be a lot agitation. The medical team worked on my injured body in a decidedly critical manner. The fact that I had just flat lined had caused a great deal of confusion.
Extraordinarily, the next thing I became aware of was two ghostly beings, which were human-like in that these phantasmagoric beings were shaped like people. Based on the mold of their bodies I could distinguish that one of the beings was male, the other was a female. These entities were floating in the air with me, hovering near the ceiling. However, they made no distinguishable sound; all I could hear was the surgeons down below talking among one another.
The car skidded on the wet pavement, fishtailed.
Then we crashed into the tree.
Boom!
All thoughts stopped.
The medics rushed me to the trauma center.
The next thing I remember I was suddenly floating above my body, I heard the cardiac monitor flat line, indicating that either my heart had just stopped or that I had died.
I wasn’t frightened though. No.
In fact, I felt fine.
I experienced a tremendous sense of calm, well-being and painlessness.
My body might have been in trouble, but not me.
As I watched the operating procedure from the ceiling, aware that I no longer had any attachment to my physical self, none whatsoever, I realized I had become a mist, a vapor, a subatomic particle, something.
I hovered in the air, near the ultraviolet lights like a crumb on the back of a moth. I was still in tune with my senses, actually, I was more in tune with them than I had ever been; my senses were heightened.
Among the handful of surgeons and assistants, all of whom were dressed in green gowns and caps, there seemed to be a lot agitation. The medical team worked on my injured body in a decidedly critical manner. The fact that I had just flat lined had caused a great deal of confusion.
Extraordinarily, the next thing I became aware of was two ghostly beings, which were human-like in that these phantasmagoric beings were shaped like people. Based on the mold of their bodies I could distinguish that one of the beings was male, the other was a female. These entities were floating in the air with me, hovering near the ceiling. However, they made no distinguishable sound; all I could hear was the surgeons down below talking among one another.
- GenresFiction
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Published August 30, 2021
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About the author
John Meany
50 books14 followersA native of the New York-New Jersey Tri-state area, John has published multiple works of fiction. Most of his books are a distinctive blend of horror, suspense and fantasy.
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Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.
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July 18, 2020
First of all, I found some of the characters in this story seemed immature, spoiled, and self-centered while trying to appear as though they were responsible and caring. The author's description of the afterlife was interesting. I did not find it offensive, but I found humor in the fact that the author constantly felt the need to apologize because the vision of the afterlife that he supposedly experienced was so different from what he had been taught during his religious education. After reading the book, I came to the conclusion that he wasn't paying attention during his religious education because when he attended Easter services with his very devout parents, they were celebrating the birth of Jesus. Sorry, but that's what we celebrate at Christmas. You better refresh your knowledge about the resurrection of Jesus if you are going to refer to the reason religious holidays are celebrated. I did find it mildly offensive that the woman who was about to be married to the main character seemed to be devalued as a human being because she found out that she couldn't have children. It was as though her life was no longer of any value because of this. I realize that discovering this condition would be a shock, but there are always solutions and it would not be a reason to give up your life.
August 23, 2020
Good story
I think Flatline was an interesting story that many would enjoy. It had interesting ideas about death and afterlife, some of which I agree with. I’m happy the surviving characters were changed by their experience. I think in story focused on love. Love for everyone whether you knew them or not, whether they had different opinions than you, whether they were not perfect in all ways. A story showing how the simple act of love makes one feel good. I recommend this short easy reading book to others.
I think Flatline was an interesting story that many would enjoy. It had interesting ideas about death and afterlife, some of which I agree with. I’m happy the surviving characters were changed by their experience. I think in story focused on love. Love for everyone whether you knew them or not, whether they had different opinions than you, whether they were not perfect in all ways. A story showing how the simple act of love makes one feel good. I recommend this short easy reading book to others.
July 14, 2022
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It seems to me that almost every single one of these childish pieces of S start out with somebody sleeping, waking up, or dreaming. How fokking ORIGINAL !!
I quit this almost immediately and deleted the book.
I thought the writing stunk. I thought everything stunk.
I HATED this book.
I wish I could give this MINUS Stars.
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It seems to me that almost every single one of these childish pieces of S start out with somebody sleeping, waking up, or dreaming. How fokking ORIGINAL !!
I quit this almost immediately and deleted the book.
I thought the writing stunk. I thought everything stunk.
I HATED this book.
I wish I could give this MINUS Stars.
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September 1, 2023
Flatlined
Wow what a eye opener. Loved reading this book. I have read several similar to the after death experiences people talk about. Highly recommend reading. Now you have me thinking more deeply about this subject. Keep up the good work. Looking forward to reading more of John Means books.
Wow what a eye opener. Loved reading this book. I have read several similar to the after death experiences people talk about. Highly recommend reading. Now you have me thinking more deeply about this subject. Keep up the good work. Looking forward to reading more of John Means books.
May 27, 2022
Wonderful writing and very interesting!!!
I really loved this and am very excited to see what you write next!!! Thanks for a very interesting read!!!
I really loved this and am very excited to see what you write next!!! Thanks for a very interesting read!!!
June 25, 2021
Fantasy listening 🔰
Due to eye issues and damage Alexa reads to me.
Another will written fantasy Sci-Fi adventure thriller by John Meany about relationships between persons before and after sea death and it's effect on life. I would recommend this novel to anyone who is looking for something different with an open mind. Enjoy the adventure of reading 📚2021
Due to eye issues and damage Alexa reads to me.
Another will written fantasy Sci-Fi adventure thriller by John Meany about relationships between persons before and after sea death and it's effect on life. I would recommend this novel to anyone who is looking for something different with an open mind. Enjoy the adventure of reading 📚2021
September 5, 2019
Thinly disguised promotion of reincarnation
This is a very imaginative story and easy to read. I enjoyed it, however, many people are easily influenced by what they read without ever realizing how their thinking was impacted. What you put into your mind really does matter. I cannot in good conscience recommend this book.
This is a very imaginative story and easy to read. I enjoyed it, however, many people are easily influenced by what they read without ever realizing how their thinking was impacted. What you put into your mind really does matter. I cannot in good conscience recommend this book.
July 12, 2019
Very interesting
A new train of thought. Heaven, hell, aliens, or any afterlife. None of us knows for sure. I think there is some kind of energy beyond, but t h are is NO proof of anything. None. A very interesting read. thanks.
A new train of thought. Heaven, hell, aliens, or any afterlife. None of us knows for sure. I think there is some kind of energy beyond, but t h are is NO proof of anything. None. A very interesting read. thanks.
August 24, 2020
Hard to describe
Interesting subject but written simply. It is Food for thought.....no matter how much one believes. It doesn't really have a plot like most mystery/suspense books or stories.
Interesting subject but written simply. It is Food for thought.....no matter how much one believes. It doesn't really have a plot like most mystery/suspense books or stories.
January 21, 2022
Awesome read
What a wonderful well written short novel. A great take on what might happen when someone passes on. Makes you stop and think about humanity and what might be in-store for us.
What a wonderful well written short novel. A great take on what might happen when someone passes on. Makes you stop and think about humanity and what might be in-store for us.
July 13, 2020
I found the concepts very interesting but I felt like I was being preached to instead of informed.
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