An Experiment in Collaborative Creative Writing
When this Baltimore row was designed in 1865, it was intended to be typical development. But a tragic paranormal accident on the property took the life of the developer’s oldest son, Jacob. In tribute, he named it Jacob’s Way, later to become known as Mercy Row, and redesigned the Mercy Row in a new, elaborate style that continues to attract distinctive tenants—from ruthless corporate climbers, to swingers, to experts in the paranormal.
Now it is your turn to continue the story. Read about the residents and the history and add your writing to that of your other authors. This is a unique open project where anyone who desires can add to the novel. When it is completed we will make it available to everyone free of charge.
Hey! Jessie and I are twins if you can believe that. We're from Atlanta and we are here going to school. My Dad bought this home so we had a nice place to live while we’re in school. Cool! He's great.
Lindsey and I love to shop for the best fashions, shoes, bags and whatever. We like to go to night clubs and dance the night away.We transferred from Georgia State because our parents said we needed a change of pace. I guess we like to party too much ;-) They think this area will calm us down. I don't think so!
Help Write This Novel!
We have created the scenario and provided a cast of characters. Now it is up to you to continue the story. This is a collaborative novel and we will make it available free to everyone online. Every contributor will be listed as an author.
Authors must register to add contributions. Everyone can read along.
Here is how you can become a contributor. Before you start adding copy, please review the characters (tenants) and the basic story and history.
1- Register for the Mercy Row Web Site.
2- Login
3- Go to the Mercy Row Novel Page
4- Click on the Mercy Row Novel Forum
5- Follow the newest Chapter thread. New Chapter Threads will be inserted at discretion of the forum moderator who is Harry Hallman. Please do not start new Chapter Threads.
6- Please reply to the newest message (Contribution) by adding your continuation of the story. Write as much as you want.
7- If you have questions for other contributors or want to discuss the novel, use the discussion Mercy Row Novel Discussions. You can create any thread you like on this.