About ME
J.J. Poret
J.J. writes speculative fiction that explores grief, recovery, and the mundane. His work has appeared in Midnight Chem, Tales from the Crosstimbers, and The Corner Bar.
J.J. Poret is from Louisiana and once lived in a house that was built in 1835. While he has never seen a ghost, he is still patiently waiting. J.J. did his undergraduate studies at the University of Louisiana, Lafayette, where he received his master's degree in engineering. While his education didn't lend itself to a writing career, it does help him create impressive plot spreadsheets. He currently lives in Houston, Texas with his family.
Recent stories and projects
Drowning Hungry Ghosts
The Remembering of Bruce Vidrine
The Remembering of Bruce Vidrine
My current project is a supernatural horror novel blending addiction memoir, psychological horror, and spiritual noir, examining how suffering manifests when left unacknowledged—and what it takes to finally let go of your compulsions.
The Remembering of Bruce Vidrine
The Remembering of Bruce Vidrine
The Remembering of Bruce Vidrine
After his wife’s death, a lonely widower is haunted by a cat that refuses to stay dead—forcing him to confront the memories he’s trying to bury.
White Elephant
The Remembering of Bruce Vidrine
White Elephant
A dramatic reading of the short story, White Elephant, during the Festival for Horror in January.
The Rider
Safe Places, Forgotten People
White Elephant
A lonely man is offered a unique insurance policy and must decide if the payout is worth the price of the policy.
Safe Places, Forgotten People
Safe Places, Forgotten People
Safe Places, Forgotten People
A memory‑stricken survivor seeks help in a ruined New Orleans—only to discover the man offering sanctuary is building a church no one escapes.
Own Your Transition
Safe Places, Forgotten People
Safe Places, Forgotten People
What's scarier than being laid off from your job? The was my first ever published story. Originally appeared in Parhelion Literary Magazine.