"Weeping with an Ancient God" is a novella set in July 1842 in the Marquesas Islands. Melvill, the protagonist, jumps ship from the whaler Acushnet into a wild, savage and exotically beautiful land. Melvill contemplates his dangerous present, sad past and wholly uncertain future on an island teeming with cannibals. The novella, which was named a Best Book of 2015 by Chicago Book Review, is based on the real-life adventures of author Herman Melville ("Moby-Dick") when he was a young seaman. "Weeping with an Ancient God" is also available in print, Kindle and Nook editions from Twelve Winters Press. The print edition includes illustrations by Adam G. Perschbacher and an interview with the author by Beth Gilstrap. Visit tedmorrissey.com and twelvewinters.com for full details, including information about the author's other books of fiction: the novels "Men of Winter" and "An Untimely Frost," and the novelette "Figures in Blue." The cover image for "Weeping" is courtesy photographer Corrie Scott -- visit at corriescott.net. CONTENT WARNING: The story you are about to read is intended for mature readers due to its sexual content and language. It may not be appropriate for all audiences. Read at your own discretion.

Rylee Gisslen is a girl that others crave to be around. she's confident, charasmatic, and cocky. She knows exactly what she does to those around her while choosing to ignore their emotional attachment to her. Autumn Miller, on the otherhand, is a quite girl who isnt sure of what she wants. She's driven and loving, always thinking of those around her. However, when they meet on the soccer field... Their worlds sprial out of control. It not only tests who they are as individuals but also it test how they treat those around them. With two totally different lives, can they look past their differences? 06/20/2019 - Please note, that I have decided to add a few more chapters to the end of this story. A sequel is being written as well.