Gross Neglect
A nurse is trapped by her captor in a decaying Nevada home.
Gross Neglect focuses on Francesca Ravelin, a nurse practitioner whose professional duties lead her into danger. The plot centers on her inability to leave the decaying Nevada residence where she is held. Her captor insists on using her medical expertise for their own purposes. This dynamic creates a unique horror scenario rooted in dependency and forced service. Faulk uses this premise to explore the darker aspects of caregiving. The novella format allows for a concentrated exploration of these themes without distraction. The narrative does not rely on supernatural elements but rather on human cruelty and isolation. Readers interested in the intersection of medical ethics and horror will find this compelling. The story remains tightly focused on the immediate situation and its psychological impact.
This novella sits within the contemporary horror landscape, published by Gloamwake Press in 2026. It draws on the long tradition of gothic fiction where isolated homes serve as sites of terror. The setting in Nevada adds a layer of modern isolation to the classic haunted house trope.
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This novella offers an intense, unrelenting experience for readers who crave claustrophobic horror and medical thrillers without relying on supernatural elements. It appeals to those interested in the dark intersection of caregiving ethics and captivity, exploring the terrifying cost of forced service. The tightly focused narrative provides a concentrated examination of psychological impact and isolation, making it ideal for audiences who enjoy character-driven terror rooted in realism. Fans of visceral narratives and medical procedures described with graphic detail will find this work compelling. It is not suitable for those seeking lighthearted tales or traditional jump scares, but rather for readers who appreciate the immediate physical threat posed by confinement and the psychological weight of dependency.
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Silas Faulk constructs a tense scenario where medical expertise becomes a tool of oppression within a decaying Nevada home. The novella excels in its unrelenting pace and atmospheric focus on neglect, using the setting to amplify feelings of decay and entrapment. By stripping away supernatural crutches, Faulk highlights the raw horror of human cruelty and isolation. This approach suits readers who prefer psychological terror grounded in medical realism over fantastical threats. The graphic nature of the content demands a specific tolerance for bodily harm and forced labor themes. Ultimately, the book delivers a concentrated, visceral experience that lingers long after the final page, appealing to those who enjoy intense, character-driven dread.
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