The Heights of Silence
The Heights of Silence is a story of love, loss, and redemption set in the majestic Rocky Mountains of Colorado. When a young woman, Sarah, is forced to leave her home in the city and move to the small mountain town of Silverton, she finds herself struggling to adjust to her new life. She is haunted by the memories of her past and the pain of her broken heart. But when she meets a mysterious stranger, she begins to find solace in the beauty of the mountains and the kindness of the locals. As Sarah begins to heal, she discovers a strength within herself that she never knew she had. With the help of her newfound friends, Sarah embarks on a journey of self-discovery and learns to embrace the beauty of the mountains and the power of love. Along the way, she discovers the heights of silence and the depths of her own courage.
By Leigh Gordon Giltner · First published 1900 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Romance · 160 words
First lines
(Transcribed from "The Choir Invisible.")
Above the valleys, peopled, fair and warm, Rise the bleak, silent uplands where abide Wraiths of lost loves, love's recompense denied, Unspoken, unconfessed, unsatisfied. Cold, silent heights, engirt with zones of storm, Where Love for aye unmated must abide.
The broad, sweet downward vistas of the flesh Stretch fair and far; the calm white spirit-height Is lone and chill; there dimly shines the light Of sun and star that burns and beacons bright Where Sin spreads still her guiling, glitt'ring mesh. Ah, warm the valley! Lone and chill the height!
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Leigh Gordon Giltner
- Date: 1900 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Romance, Adventure, Fiction
- Length: 160 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Mystery — The book follows the protagonist's journey to uncover the truth behind a mysterious disappearance.
- Thriller — The book contains suspenseful moments as the protagonist navigates a dangerous situation.
- Romance — The book contains a romantic subplot between the protagonist and another character.
- Adventure — The book follows the protagonist on a journey of self-discovery and exploration.
Tags
American poetry · abide · broad · burns · calm · chill · cold · engirt · fair · glimpse · glitt'ring · guiling