Short Stories

  🌹 Rose: A Life Promised “She survived the sinking—but could she survive the weight of a promise?” Years after the Titanic disappeared beneath the waves, Rose Dawson lives on—not just in name, but in spirit. With Jack’s final words echoing in her soul, she sets out to live a life full of meaning, risk, and love. But every triumph is shadowed by the memory of the boy who gave everything for her future. From dusty train stations to crowded dance halls, from heartbreak to hope, Rose: A Life Promised is the untold story of what happens after the lifeboat… when surviving means learning to live again. 💔 A story of love, loss, and the strength to keep a promise. Coming soon: A tale of courage, heartbreak, and the kind of love that never truly dies. 💬 A Heartfelt Message from the Author Over 600 people have taken the time to read my short stories so far—and for that, I’m deeply grateful. Thank you for visiting, reading, and sharing in these moments with me. I’ve poured a lot o...

  The Echoes of Room 712 Enjoy reading for free; if you like the story, and would like to offer a donation it would really be appreciated Blog Short  Stories    I also write short stories for all.  Mail me at joubertles@yahoo.com Chapter 1 The hospital was unusually quiet that January night. The air seemed to hum with an expectant silence as if the building itself was bracing for an oncoming storm. I stood in the nurses' station, the clock on the wall marking time with a soft, persistent tick.  It was 9 PM. The usual hustle of the evening shift was absent, replaced by an eerie calm. I hung the stethoscope around my neck and hurried toward room 712, the last room in the long corridor.  The new patient, Mr. Williams, had been admitted just a few hours earlier—a solitary man with no visitors and nothing to say about his family. As I entered room 712, Mr. Williams looked up eagerly, only to look away in disappointment when he saw it was just me, his nurse...