Fiction, Poetry, Photography
Thank you for stopping by my author website, where you will find a variety of fiction and poetry on my “Home” page. My fiction stories include fantasy worlds, suspense, intrigue, and paranormal/supernatural activity. However, beware of the paranormal because it might stop your heart—horror creeps into some of my short stories. I do hope you... Continue Reading →
Adjusting the strap of his weathered leather camera bag, Aden gazed at the dense, misty woods before him. The awe-inspiring canvas of the Smoky Mountains, with its dense mist and lush greenery, was his sanctuary. They fed his passion for capturing forgotten histories, especially the abandoned log cabins scattered like ghosts through the wilderness. With... Continue Reading →
Raindrops trickled down the windowpane, casting a watery veil over the world outside. She stood peacefully, gazing into the chaos, her thoughts drifting with the rhythm of the rain. Memories collided like raindrops, each forming a poignant ripple within her soul. The scent of wet earth awakened long-forgotten dreams, and the distant thunder echoed the... Continue Reading →
As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm glow across the platform, Emily stood alone on the lonely train platform. She clutched her ticket in one hand and her suitcase in the other, the rhythmic clatter of distant footsteps echoing through the empty space. The train, a behemoth of steel and nostalgia, loomed... Continue Reading →
Upon a mountain's lofty peak, she stands,A woman, solitary, gazing far,Where eagles dance with outstretched wings,Above a valley, bathed in golden stars. The crisp wind whispers through her hair,As she, a sentinel, surveys the land,Her eyes, a mirror of the azure sky,Reflect the grandeur nature's brush has planned. Behold the eagle, regal in its flight,A... Continue Reading →
As the day waned, painting the sky with hues of burnt orange and soft pinks, a lone sailboat glided across the tranquil waters. Its white sails billowed gracefully, catching the last whispers of the evening breeze. On board, Captain Owen stood at the helm, his weathered hands expertly guiding the vessel toward the horizon. The... Continue Reading →
Based on and inspired by recent life events. Names have been changed. Vivian breathed as though she had the weight of bricks compressing her chest. She grabbed a shopping cart, hoping it would help keep her upright. Since cancer snuck back into her life with disdain, her body felt as though it would disintegrate into... Continue Reading →
I've had a lot of time to reflect on what was, what is, and what will be. Today, a friend posted a picture of us together from 1986 on social media. We were two peas in a pod, as they say. Those years were some of the most spontaneous and fun times of my life.... Continue Reading →
Jill Yoder 