The Ethical Echo

A Journey Between Realms

Meg Shaffer’s The Lost Story is a blend of fantasy and reality, inspired by C.S. Lewis’s The Chronicles of Narnia. The narrative follows best friends Jeremy Cox and Rafe Howell, who, as teenagers, vanished into a West Virginia forest and mysteriously reappeared six months later with no memory of their time away. Fifteen years later, Jeremy has become a renowned missing persons investigator, while Rafe is a reclusive artist still haunted by the unknown events of their disappearance. When Emilie Wendell seeks Jeremy’s help to find her sister, who vanished in the same forest, the trio embarks on a journey that blurs the lines between the real world and a fantastical realm.

The Lost Story delves into themes of friendship, loss, and the enduring power of hope. LGBTQ+ themes are subtly woven into the story, adding depth to the relationship between Jeremy and Rafe and exploring their complicated bond as they grapple with their shared past.

The Lost Story is a heartfelt fairy tale for adults, reminding us of the magic that exists just beyond the veil of the everyday. It’s a tribute to the power of storytelling, the bonds that connect us, and the courage to embrace love in all its forms.

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