The Hotel

<p><span style=color: rgba(34 34 34 1)>Joe Forester is a recovering Christian who dreams of hosting a retreat at a local hotel with a mysterious background. After leaving a condemning church and years of pain and hurt he moves to a small Midwest town turning his attention to uncovering the closely guarded secrets of the hotel and its beloved owner from a century before. As Joe investigates the black and white images of the past take on a life of their own.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(34 34 34 1)>Karl Forehand uses his fictional story to illustrate real-life struggles and recovery from the afflictions of life and organized religion. He weaves the past and present storylines seamlessly demonstrating how religious trauma and life within a community can lead to personal and social oppression. As a response he purposefully shifts the focus to a journey of self-love and self-realization acceptance and forgiveness. </span></p><p><em style=color: rgba(34 34 34 1)>In the end the valuable secrets uncovered are the ones within.  </em></p>