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“By late August the bayou smelled like metal and old breath.”

What I Owe is a haunting Southern Gothic short story set in the bayous of South Houston. On the eve of losing his childhood home, a man returns to help his mother pack and spend one last night beside the water that has taken more than it ever gave. As the bayou rises and the house seems to breathe, he’s forced to confront the truth about his brother’s death, buried guilt, and what he really owes to the living.

What I Owe

Written and narrated by Douglas Gosselin, this is an atmospheric, psychologically intense story with no gore or on-screen violence—just creeping dread, family reckoning, and a bayou that listens longer than people do. Perfect for fans of Southern Gothic, quiet horror, and character-driven audio fiction.

What I Owe

📚 What you’ll hear:

Southern Gothic bayou atmosphere in South Houston

A tense mother–son reckoning over a long-buried accident

Subtle supernatural overtones and a house that feels watched

Full author narration for an immersive, audiobook-style experience

What I Owe

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