The Gown: A Short Story (with Study Guide)

By: Emilie Autumn

Narrated by: Emilie Autumn

A young woman is driven to madness by the recurring appearance of a hospital gown that first traumatized her as a child.

By the author of the bestselling gothic novel The Asylum for Wayward Victorian Girls, “The Gown” is a chilling example of how a seemingly innocuous event can tragically erode the psyche of a sensitive child.

This disturbing short story follows a nameless girl as she attempts to make a normal life for herself while struggling to escape the debilitating fear that preys upon her in her most vulnerable moments.

But is this fear borne of the rational awareness of a sentient evil, or merely the terrifying echo of a misperceived experience? Is the titular gown the source of madness, or the manifestation of it?

“The Gown” continues Emilie Autumn’s exploration of the nature of reality, the disintegration of identity, and the horrific effects of misplaced shame.

©2018 Emilie Autumn (P)2018 Emilie Autumn

A beautiful thriller written like poetry.

This is so exciting!! It has been an amazing month to be an EA fan. I noticed her merch website is filled with lovely new treats, and now her other book is available and narrated by Emilie herself?!? Swoon... Filled with joy! My very next purchase will be the tshirt dress from this story.

The story itself is another spectacular telling of the fears and trials of seeking medical care while suffering from mental health plights. Everything EA writes tugs at my soul and plays my heart strings as if they were her beloved violin.

I already owned a physical copy of this book, but still had to have it immediately. Plus it was less than $5! What an amazing deal! Yes, it is a short story, but the effort and love that Emilie put into this with the sound design and effects is immaculate and worth so much more. Thank you, Emilie!
All My Love,
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