The Light in the Upstairs Window is An original short story for JohnDeRossett.com The light in the upstairs window had been burning for thirty-seven years. […]
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The Last Letter from Willow Creek
The Last Letter from Willow Creek is An Original Short Story by John DeRossett The letter arrived on a Tuesday, thirty-seven years after it had […]
Echoes of the Black Mist
The small town of Grayfell was a place where nothing ever happened. Tucked away in the crook of misty hills, it was a haven for […]
In Times Embrace
For My Dad – in Loving Memory of Johnny E. Derossett In quiet shadows, by his side,My father lay as memories cried,A decade lost in […]
The Last Goodbye
I wrote this story just after my dad passed away. I continue to miss him. It was a typical autumn morning when Sarah’s phone rang. […]
Through the Seasons
Maya sat by the window, staring out at the rain tapping rhythmically against the glass. Her thoughts drifted, as they often did, to Lucas. It […]
Echoes of the Deep
The first time the sound was heard, most of the townspeople dismissed it. The wind, they thought, or perhaps a large cargo ship docking further […]
The Last Leaf on Maple Street
Edith Miller sat by the large bay window in her living room, her hands cradling a warm cup of tea. Outside, the branches of the […]
Mom – My Shining Star
A gentle heart, so full of grace,With every smile, a warm embrace.Her hands have held me through the years,Wiping away both joy and tears. Her […]
I Don’t Know Why
When I set up this website, I thought I had a particular direction I wanted to chase with it, and subsequently ended up changing what […]