"Inadvertantly abandoned by her husband during a meal a romantic evening takes on an unexpected twist"
I was not happy. In fact I was a whole mixture of emotions; resentful, disappointed, anxious, frustrated. It was our tenth wedding anniversary and my husband, Jeremy, who is 13 years my senior and partner in a city centre law...
"When the nice policeman knocks on your door... You better answer all of those questions truthfully.."
Detective Andrews knocked on the third door of his rounds, flicking his notebook open in preparation for the inevitable elderly man to open the door. The whole street seemed to be old people, and while they all offered nice tea...
"Visiting Prague with their spouses, Mike and Anna decide on a different sort of sight seeing trip."
That Prague's old city was never torn down to be rebuilt in concrete was perhaps the only positive legacy of communist misrule. Not that this was intentional of course. Given the chance, the party would have razed St Nicholas Cathedral...
"A lovely day in the country."
Bradley was, in the opinion of Lady Carrington, the perfect butler. Proper, polite, and he ruled the staff with the iron fist that kept Lady Stirling's household in perfect order ever since the tragic death of her husband. Invisible until...
Bill"Hi, Bill. Listen, I'm going to spend the night at my girlfriend's place. I just wanted to let you know so you wouldn't worry. I'll see you tomorrow."Bill had listened to Beth's voicemail message last night, after he woke up...
"Bored wife has fun with work colleague."
I had just started my new job in the police service and was trying to settle in and get to know all my new colleagues. After a few days, I was paired with a guy called Fitz, who I took...
"Susie ends up cheating on her partner at a wedding reception"
It was sitting on the kitchen table when I got home from work. I picked up the ivory coloured card and turned it over.“Mr. and Mrs. John Tickall cordially invite Susan and Elizabeth to the wedding of their daughter Catherine to...
"Gina helps to redecorate the bedroom"
I had just finished cutting the grass as Gina jogged by. I saw her slow down to a walk and wave. I smiled and gestured for her to come over. She slowly sauntered up the driveway, taking in the sight...
"What happens when you need money?"
Just after my fortieth birthday I got myself into a bit of trouble. When I drink I have a hard time backing away from dares and challenges. I have learned to avoid these situations as much as possible but can't...
"Married with secrets can lead to dangerous circumstances."
"Both hands on the wheel, Stan," I said as I looked over at my husband. "Relax," Stan said as he put down his phone. "It was just Maxwell telling me about the meeting tomorrow," he said with a smile. "Well, he can...
