The Ex-Medium's Adventure: the Involuntary Suici
The Ex-Medium's Adventure: the Involuntary Suicide by Gelett Burgess is a short story about a man who becomes trapped in his own body after attempting to commit suicide. The story follows him as he tries to find a way out of his predicament and ultimately learns an important lesson about life.
By Gelett Burgess · First published 1904 · Genre: Mystery, Adventure, Supernatural · 9,122 words
First lines
Warmed by his copious draughts of wine, stimulated by the comradeship of his fellow-adventurers, and his stomach packed to the top corner with rich foods, Professor Vango left Coffee John's, rejoicing in a brave disregard for the troubles that had been for so long pursuing him. His superstitious terrors had subsided, and for a while he was a man again.
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The Ex-Medium's Adventure: the Involuntary Suicide is listed on Textopian as a novel by Gelett Burgess, dated 1904 CE.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Gelett Burgess
- Date: 1904 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mystery, Adventure, Supernatural, Thriller, Crime
- Length: 9,122 words
- Structure: 1 section, 121 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Mystery — The plot revolves around a mysterious adventure involving a medium, a ghostly presence, and a murder, creating an atmosphere of suspense and intrigue.
- Adventure — The protagonist embarks on a perilous journey through San Francisco and the Bay, encountering various dangers and unexpected events.
- Supernatural — The story includes elements of the supernatural, such as the protagonist's past as a medium and the haunting presence of a ghost.
- Thriller — The narrative is filled with tension and excitement, particularly in scenes involving life-threatening situations and the pursuit of justice.
Tags
mystery · adventure · supernatural · medium · suicide · psychic · thriller · suspense · occult · paranormal · investigation · drama