Come Shivering To Collect John Pleimann - Unraveling the Mystery

There's a tale that has been whispered through generations in the small town of Elmwood. A legend that sends shivers down the spine of those who dare speak its name. This is the chilling story of John Pleimann, a man who captured the imagination of the townsfolk during the bleak winter of 1877.

Legend has it that John Pleimann was a reclusive hermit who lived in a remote cabin on the outskirts of Elmwood. He was described as a tall, gaunt figure with sunken eyes and long, matted hair that obscured his face. Rumors about his past varied, ranging from being a fugitive on the run to a sorcerer studying the dark arts.

One cold winter evening, during a fierce snowstorm, two young children braved the elements and ventured into the forest to collect firewood. As they trudged through the deep snow, they stumbled upon an eerie sight: John Pleimann, clad in tattered rags, sitting by a blazing bonfire.

Come Shivering to Collect

by John F Pleimann(Paperback – January 5, 2021)

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1834 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	241 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Paperback	:	106 pages
Item Weight	:	5.9 ounces
Dimensions	:	6 x 0.25 x 9 inches

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The children were frozen with fear as they watched Pleimann intently. Suddenly, he looked up, his eyes piercing through the darkness. With a crooked smile, he beckoned the children closer. Their bodies trembled with terror, but an uncontrollable curiosity pushed them forward.

As they approached, Pleimann whispered something into the icy wind. In that moment, the children's ears resonated with an otherworldly sound, a haunting melody that seemed to come from the very depths of the forest. Mesmerized, they found themselves moving closer to Pleimann, unable to resist the enchanting tune.

Days turned into weeks, and the young children remained missing. A search party was formed, determined to unravel the mystery of their disappearance.

"Come Shivering To Collect John Pleimann" - a whispered phrase that echoed through the town.

Scouring the forest for any signs, the search party stumbled upon Pleimann’s decrepit cabin. Inside, they discovered an assortment of strange artifacts, symbols etched onto the walls, and journals filled with cryptic entries that delved into the unseen realms of the supernatural. One entry caught their attention:

"To hear the music of the spirits, come shivering to collect John Pleimann. Surrender yourselves to the unknown, and eternity shall be your reward."

Rumors spread like wildfire throughout Elmwood. Some believed that Pleimann possessed a supernatural ability to transport innocent souls to a realm beyond. Others thought he was a deranged madman who preyed on the weak and vulnerable.

But amidst the speculation and fear, one brave individual decided to delve deeper. Emma Thompson, an ambitious journalist from the neighboring town, embarked on a quest to uncover the truth behind John Pleimann and the mysterious phrase that had gripped Elmwood.

Months of research led Emma to several townsfolk who had witnessed Pleimann's eerie abilities firsthand. They described unimaginable scenes - victims floating mid-air, ethereal voices singing in the darkness, and a sense of being transported to a realm where time and space ceased to exist.

Emma delved further into the history of Elmwood and discovered an old folktale that mentioned an ancient curse that plagued the town. It was said that only through the forbidden knowledge possessed by one individual every generation could the curse be broken.

Emma connected the dots and realized the significance of the whispered phrase. "Come Shivering To Collect John Pleimann" was not a sinister trick, but rather a call to embrace the unknown, to face the fears within and unlock the dormant powers that lay hidden within the hearts of those who accepted the invitation.

Fueled by a burning curiosity, Emma journeyed back to Elmwood, ready to confront her own fears and collect John Pleimann. Armed with an understanding that the legend held the key to setting Elmwood free, she embarked on a perilous adventure through the snow-covered forest.

Days turned into nights as Emma ventured deeper into the heart of darkness. Her mind became a battleground, torn between unraveling the truth and the fear of succumbing to the unknown. But she pushed forward, remembering the children who had disappeared, and the desperate need to save her hometown.

Finally, in an isolated clearing, Emma discovered John Pleimann, just as the legends had described. With every nerve in her body shivering, she approached him, ready to collect the answers that could change everything.

As she stood before Pleimann, his eyes met hers in a moment of understanding. He knew why she had come, and he could sense the transformation happening within her. Emma had embraced the unknown, and in that surrender, she unleashed powers that had remained dormant for centuries.

In an instant, the forest came alive with a chorus of ethereal voices. The very fabric of reality seemed to warp as Pleimann guided Emma through the veil of the unseen realm. Together, they embarked on a journey of healing, unlocking the buried secrets that held Elmwood captive for generations.

When Emma returned to Elmwood, she was forever changed. The curse that had plagued the town was broken, and the legend of John Pleimann took on a new meaning. It was no longer a tale of fear and mystery but a testament to the power that lies within each of us, waiting to be discovered.

So, dear reader, are you curious enough to journey into the darkness? Will you answer the call and come shivering to collect John Pleimann? Embrace the unknown and unlock the secrets that lie dormant within.

Come Shivering to Collect

by John F Pleimann(Paperback – January 5, 2021)

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1834 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	241 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Paperback	:	106 pages
Item Weight	:	5.9 ounces
Dimensions	:	6 x 0.25 x 9 inches

FREE

The poems in John Pleimann's Come Shivering to Collect live and move and have their being in a world that is both twilit and sacred. Speakers wrestle with memory's power to obsess and distort, to haunt, and to evoke. They discover that life mocks happiness, and the only thing sacred is to be vulnerable. The voices in these poems look for salvation in the seasonal aisle at Walgreens, in stray dogs that never come home, in the destitute and downtrodden, in the dead, who--in T.S. Eliot's words--seem stuck in a ""time of tension between dying and birth."" Belief in the power of words to heal--and a profound fear for what they veil--propel these poems. As one persona says: ""What don't need no grammar saves you."" The speakers here muse on what words are after, as if they have lives of their own: ""There's nothing words can't keep from you, no emptiness / around you words can't flesh out. . . ."" What's the poet to do who suspects words know more than he does, that words follow him, hollow him, and fill in what he lacks? These poems reveal that we are words on our knees ""come shivering to collect.""