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Echoes of the Black Mist
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Echoes of the Black Mist

  • John Derossett
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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
  • Fiction Stories

In Times Embrace

  • John Derossett
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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
  • Fiction Stories

The Last Goodbye

  • John Derossett
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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
  • Fiction Stories

Through the Seasons

  • John Derossett
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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
  • Fiction Stories

Echoes of the Deep

  • John Derossett
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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
  • Fiction Stories

The Last Leaf on Maple Street

  • John Derossett
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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 […]

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The Great Yard Sale Disaster

The Ultimate Yard Sale Disaster: How to Avoid It

  • John Derossett
  • October 29, 2026
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A humorous short story by John DeRossett A humorous short story by John DeRossett, featuring a yard sale disaster. Harold Jenkins had three rules in life: avoid a yard sale disaster. Never loan money to relatives. Never argue with a…

The Dream in his Pocket

The Dream in His Pocket: An Unstoppable Quest

  • John Derossett
  • October 27, 2026
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A heartwarming story of dreams, resilience, and the unbreakable bond between a mother and son. Jamie Matthews has nothing left but a suitcase, a notebook, and a dream too stubborn to quit. After losing his mother—the only person who ever…

November Rain - The River Came at Night

November Rain: The Unforgettable Night the River Arrived

  • John Derossett
  • October 27, 2026
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CURRENT WORK IN PROGRESS November 1985 Floods in West Virginia In November 1985, the rain began falling across the mountains of West Virginia. Subsequently, within days, entire communities would be changed forever. Additionally, November Rain: The River Came at Night…

Fragments of Elsewhere

Fragments of Elsewhere

  • John Derossett
  • October 27, 2026
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What if the most powerful journeys don’t take you anywhere at all? Fragments of Elsewhere is a stirring collection of short stories that capture the quiet struggles, unspoken longings, and fragile moments of people who live at the edges—of society,…

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Evelyn Delores Derossett
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Mom – My Shining Star

  • John Derossett
  • October 10, 2024
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A gentle heart, so full of grace,With every smile, a warm embrace.Her hands have held…

John Derossett - Writer
  • Fiction Stories

I Don’t Know Why

  • John Derossett
  • May 16, 2023
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When I set up this website, I thought I had a particular direction I wanted…

John Derossett - Writer and Johnny E Derossett Sr
  • Fiction Stories

Not a Word

  • John Derossett
  • October 16, 2021
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So much time passed;Not a word between us;Living close by, but never seen;No letters, no…

Evelyn Delores Derossett
  • Poetry

My Pretty Mom

  • John Derossett
  • October 16, 2021
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My pretty mom, you inspire me to write,how I love the way you smiled at…

Johnny E Derossett Sr
  • Fiction Stories

My Dad – A poem Written by John Derossett

  • John Derossett
  • October 16, 2021
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I miss you much,The memories are my only companion,I did not become what you wanted…

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The Dream in his Pocket

The Dream in His Pocket: An Unstoppable Quest

  • John Derossett
  • October 27, 2026
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November Rain - The River Came at Night

November Rain: The Unforgettable Night the River Arrived

  • John Derossett
  • October 27, 2026
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Fragments of Elsewhere

Fragments of Elsewhere

  • John Derossett
  • October 27, 2026
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America's Dark Legacy

America’s Dark Legacy: Profiles of the 10 Most Prolific Serial Killers and Mass Murderers

  • John Derossett
  • October 27, 2026
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November Rain - The River Came at Night

WV News Features My Upcoming Novel, November Rain: The River Came at Night

  • John Derossett
  • October 27, 2026
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The Dream in His Pocket

America's Dark Legacy by John DeRossett

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