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Souris Land of Lincoln

   (9 reviews)
Genres: General Fiction, Literary Fiction,
Sub-genres: Drama, Coming of Age, Contemporary Literary, Family Drama, Slice of Life, Bildungsroman

Souris, A Land of Lincoln Story by empath

Souris (soo-wree) was a happy child in a loving home with perfect parents until everything went horribly wrong.  A coming of age tale told over eleven transformative birthdays in which Souris must navigate love, loneliness, and loss to find himself.

Warning:
This story contains references to divorce, neglect, infidelity, abuse, abandonment, homophobia, and suicide. Mature language and themes appear throughout including sex, offensive language, mental health, and depression.
Reader discretion is advised.
Copyright © 2025 empath; All Rights Reserved.

Story Recommendations (9 members)

  • Action Packed 6
  • Addictive/Pacing 6
  • Characters 8
  • Chills 3
  • Cliffhanger 1
  • Compelling 9
  • Feel-Good 4
  • Humor 0
  • Smoldering 4
  • Tearjerker 8
  • Unique 8
  • World Building 4
  • Love 12

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Paladin

Paladin 15,321

   6 of 6 members found this review helpful 6 / 6 members

The surprise with Souris is that it is a before and after story. A tale of despair and hope.

We follow young Souris through his coming of age experience in a reality we would normally rather not think about.

Be prepared for an emotional journey reading this wonderfully written narrative. But, don’t miss reading it.

Response from the author:

Thanks for the review, @Paladin!  One of the universal things about coming of age is trying to understand and interpret the painful and confusing things that happen which a child has no context to understand.  I am glad the story is resonating.

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chris191070

chris191070 145,669

   6 of 6 members found this review helpful 6 / 6 members

This is a truly emotional story that will tug at your heart.

The life and times of Souris told over 11 years, realistic, gritty, with a hint of redemption.

Keep tissues handy, but give it a read.

Comsie would have loved this.

Response from the author:

The feedback and praise is appreciated!  I’m not a GA or Chicago native, but both seem to missing someone as I’ve gotten to know them both.  RIP @Comicality  -  You are missed.

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Bill W

Bill W 57,703

   6 of 6 members found this review helpful 6 / 6 members

A truly emotional story, with realistic and relatable characters that will tug at your heart as you read it.  This is an engaging short story that will elicit a wide range of feelings, but will leave you feeling good when you reach the end.  

Response from the author:

I appreciate you taking the time to leave a review @Bill W!  I’m glad Souris’ story struck the intended chords!

  • Love 7
Cane23

Cane23 23,351

   5 of 5 members found this review helpful 5 / 5 members

Is there a better way to pay tribute to the @Comicality, author who gave such a huge contribution to GA, than write a story about a boy who is struggling with the destruction of his family, sexuality and society rejection. 

@empath brings a new character (Souris) to the fantastic Land of Lincoln gallery. We see again some old friends, meet some new - cry and laugh with them and enjoy in another @empath masterpiece! 

Response from the author:

Thanks @Cane23.  I never got a chance to interact with Comicality outside his stories, but he still managed to encourage me at a time in my life that I was feeling very confused and alone.  ❤️

  • Love 6
BendtedWreath

BendtedWreath 4,658

   4 of 4 members found this review helpful 4 / 4 members

An excellent tribute full of sorrow and heart. But, it is quite definitely a coming of age tale that pays homage to @Comicality. It shines a light on the struggles of youth as well as its resilience. Well, well done.

Response from the author:

Thanks for dropping a review @BendtedWreath!  I am glad you appreciated the story and found it fitting!

  • Love 4
Lee Wilson

Lee Wilson 50,608

   4 of 4 members found this review helpful 4 / 4 members

A uniquely formatted story. We see annual snapshots of Souris' life. He had it difficult, but only seeing what happens or is told on each of his birthdays between the day a part of him died, through his journey, hoping for his life to finally turn around. Does it? Not saying. Read it for yourself.

Response from the author:

Thank you @Lee Wilson!  Telling the story with less than a 1000 words per year was a fun challenge.  Crafting a deeply emotional coming of age tale, which is always a culmination of moments over time, in one chapter was really inspiring to me.  That it was written in tribute to @Comicality and published on his birthday, led me to focus on that single day throughout Souris’ life.  I am glad you found it both unique and recommendation worthy!  ❤️

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