Mr. Rot’s Garden

"On a hot Sunday afternoon, in the town of Violet Bloom, the aged and wise Mr. Rot sat on his porch. He sat upon a chair that at one time belonged to his grandfather, and for the moment, he was contemplating life. He may have been thinking about his lack of a romantic relationship, which had been the case all his life. Or it could have been a thought regarding worldly occurrences. Or maybe it was just what to have for lunch . . ." Until now, seventy-five-year old Leo Rot had led a comfortable, if basic, life, with his parents in Violet Bloom-the small town where his family had lived for generations. That life is upended as he finds himself plagued by a series of events beyond his control. Family crises, incorrigible teenagers, an intractable rodent problem, and a hidden enemy will push Mr. Rot in a test of wills and character. Ultimately, he is thrust into a key role in finding the answer to his own mysterious happenings while inadvertently solving a puzzle in Violet Bloom's past. This book tells the tale of how this new chapter in his life unfolds in unexpected ways, forcing the quirky senior citizen and others out of their comfort zones and forging new and surprising friendships along the way.

Kreffan Fox Bunker was born in 2001. In sixth grade, his love of writing was fostered when a favorite teacher encouraged him to submit a story to his school’s creative writing program for publication. Revisiting that book years later, Kreffan decided that there was still much of the tale yet to be told. Mr. Rot’s Garden takes the initial short story to new lengths in hopes to share his quirky character with additional cohorts of readers. It is hoped this work will resonate with those who share the author’s empathy for the challenges of technology and the recognition that life is richer when when experienced with friends of many ages and perspectives.