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Memory Bound
There was something about a grand neglected house that didn’t bode well for visitors. It wanted retribution for its fall…Anne Ditchfield is a woman of sound mind and morals, living a life warped by schizophrenia and fatigued by modern life drudgery and routines of survival. As an early retirement gift, Anne buys Myron－a historical mansion she plans to renovate as she continues her healing journey. Notices of a missing, local girl arrive soon after and Anne finds herself visited by police officers, roped into investigations and targeted by those claiming to still serve the Myron family. Will Anne be able to determine reality from fiction and figure out who is threatening her life? Or will Myron be taken away and Anne’s life with it? Memory Bound is a multi-dimensional, horror novel mixed with just the right amount of mystery to keep readers long entranced and wondering after the final, closing paragraph.
219 pages, Paperback
Published October 23, 2018
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About the author
A.R. Clayton
1 book2 followersA.R. Clayton is an American writer who independently published her first horror novel, Memory Bound, in October 2018. Peregrine Arc is a platform she created to support her publication dreams. Genres include primarily horror at the moment, but she has dabbled in other literature forms.
Literature themes that resonate with her include Christianity, the ancient war between good and evil, adversity and resilience, crime, the human story, and figures appearing mysteriously in windows.
The author wishes other writers out there happy writing journeys and encouragement. Stay resilient.
Literature themes that resonate with her include Christianity, the ancient war between good and evil, adversity and resilience, crime, the human story, and figures appearing mysteriously in windows.
The author wishes other writers out there happy writing journeys and encouragement. Stay resilient.
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March 16, 2021
This was an interesting and good ghost story that leaves one questioning what was real and what wasn't, which I think works very well. The protagonist Anne was definitely a character that one sympathizes with, and the author took an interesting angle in having her doubt her visons while everyone around her didn't, instead of the other way around. I loved in the inclusion of the dogs, and Victor was an excellent villain--what made him so dangerous was that it wasn't hard to see the logic in his statements. I had trouble keeping track of some details and imagery, but still, this was a good horror story worth reading, and it rings true that memories are bound with places, just like ghosts.
August 17, 2019
Memory Bound by A. R. Clayton is an unusual ghost story in that the reader eventually will have to decide who or what the ghost is (are?). They might be the apparitions that appear in different degrees of visibility and physical solidity to Anne, main character. The ghostly entity might by Myron Manor itself. The ghosts might be in the mind of Anne, or they might be an additional group of spirits added to the spirits that inhabit Myron Manor. Anne has always had her own set of ghosts to deal with. Some called her condition schizophrenia, and Anne had no problem with that. She accepted the two girls who appeared as they sang to her. Other vaguely solid figures would sometimes appear and give her directions. Because no one else could see the figures, Anne accepted her madness and dealt rationally with the fact that she would be under long term care for a long time. Since she was able to function in society, Anne pursued her goal of managing interactions with her ghosts in private. She wanted to be left alone.
Myron Manor was deserted, dilapidated, and located in a village whose residents were historically trapped in roles of servitude to original builders of Myron Manor and all the descendants of the patriarchs. Myron Manor builders had contributed all the good things the village had; a hospital, a library, parks, and events of goodwill that benefited villagers financially. The villagers expressed gratitude by ignoring the evil and criminal activities that went on in the Manor. Villagers disappeared, bodies were found, bodies were never found, and gossip replaced news as the truth. For generations, there was an acceptance of this status quo. Then Anne purchased Myron Manor and in concert with a local Historical Society began a series of renovations. Village resident ghosts, not the ones Anne brought with her, began a systematic terror campaign to encourage Anne to leave.
Several characters from the “real” world appear in attempts to aid Anne in dealing with mysterious events happening at Myron Manor. Deputy Sheriff Cho has empathy for Anne because of his grandmother, a Chinese traditionalist who communicates with the spirit world. Another police official, Deputy brown invests on and off duty time to help Anne resolve problems. Deputy Cho never actually saw hosts; he did not see who or what planted the bomb that blew up his patrol car. Deputy Brown believed and saw some of the ghosts, a real first in Anne’s experience. Anne had never had a human friend who witnessed her ethereal visitors.
As the story progresses, Anne will inhabit and be ruled by the supernatural world for greater lengths of time than that spent in the human world. Anne will have friends, perceive injustices, attempt to solve crimes, and, in the end, make a decision to fight back. How Anne does this and the results (or lack of them) she attains, make the story interesting. The language, understated humor, and veiled references to 2018 and 2019 current topics make this a worthwhile read.
Memory Bound is a five-star Amazon read because of its original approach to a scenario that deals with horror and accommodation to a form of mental illness. The novel sells for USD 5.99 but is available as a free read on Kindle Unlimited. The 160-page novel has no inappropriate language or contrived violence. The story is a good introduction for fans of all ages who like horror and the supernatural. I will read more by A. R. Clayton, as I find more works by the author. Memory Bound is the only novel I found on the author’s Amazon page.
Myron Manor was deserted, dilapidated, and located in a village whose residents were historically trapped in roles of servitude to original builders of Myron Manor and all the descendants of the patriarchs. Myron Manor builders had contributed all the good things the village had; a hospital, a library, parks, and events of goodwill that benefited villagers financially. The villagers expressed gratitude by ignoring the evil and criminal activities that went on in the Manor. Villagers disappeared, bodies were found, bodies were never found, and gossip replaced news as the truth. For generations, there was an acceptance of this status quo. Then Anne purchased Myron Manor and in concert with a local Historical Society began a series of renovations. Village resident ghosts, not the ones Anne brought with her, began a systematic terror campaign to encourage Anne to leave.
Several characters from the “real” world appear in attempts to aid Anne in dealing with mysterious events happening at Myron Manor. Deputy Sheriff Cho has empathy for Anne because of his grandmother, a Chinese traditionalist who communicates with the spirit world. Another police official, Deputy brown invests on and off duty time to help Anne resolve problems. Deputy Cho never actually saw hosts; he did not see who or what planted the bomb that blew up his patrol car. Deputy Brown believed and saw some of the ghosts, a real first in Anne’s experience. Anne had never had a human friend who witnessed her ethereal visitors.
As the story progresses, Anne will inhabit and be ruled by the supernatural world for greater lengths of time than that spent in the human world. Anne will have friends, perceive injustices, attempt to solve crimes, and, in the end, make a decision to fight back. How Anne does this and the results (or lack of them) she attains, make the story interesting. The language, understated humor, and veiled references to 2018 and 2019 current topics make this a worthwhile read.
Memory Bound is a five-star Amazon read because of its original approach to a scenario that deals with horror and accommodation to a form of mental illness. The novel sells for USD 5.99 but is available as a free read on Kindle Unlimited. The 160-page novel has no inappropriate language or contrived violence. The story is a good introduction for fans of all ages who like horror and the supernatural. I will read more by A. R. Clayton, as I find more works by the author. Memory Bound is the only novel I found on the author’s Amazon page.
May 22, 2019
Wow!!!
Not sure what to say besides WOW!! I think this book was written very well. The storyline was fantastic. The author kept me guessing the entire time. I did not know what was going to happen next. Definitely a great read, and I would read it again and again.
Not sure what to say besides WOW!! I think this book was written very well. The storyline was fantastic. The author kept me guessing the entire time. I did not know what was going to happen next. Definitely a great read, and I would read it again and again.
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