Juke Joint: A Novella

The haunted sometimes are unable to help themselves. The spirit world moves in strange ways. That world led by spirit elders can provide their gifts, but they never forget the debt. Savannah earned the ghost world their respect by providing the music they loved in life.She was offered an opportunity few people are given. Savannah would be blessed with unbelievable musical talent. A mediocre lounge singer finds fame and fortune with her newly found skills. Savannah entered into an arrangement with a spirit recruiter, Gilbert, that would extend for the period of one year. She would experience a magical journey across the country singing and playing guitar exhibiting extraordinary blues music. Her monetary reward for her talents would make her wealthy. She jumped at the chance ignoring the reality and consequence of the agreement.
Savannah would be required to return to the spirit’s blues club, a juke joint, located in the town cemetery to play for them. The ghosts occupying the cemetery refused to leave the music they loved. Savannah returned to help recruit her successor an Irish welder down on his boring and sorry life. Facing an unknown future in a paranormal setting, she decided to break the contract and went on the run with her replacement, Riley. The spirits followed.