Hard Love

"A woman has an interesting encounter at a weekend getaway."

“For small creatures such as we the vastness is bearable only through love.” –Carl SaganDim, gray light shines through the window. The sky is ashen, with pregnant, swollen clouds. There's a slight chill in the air. It’s going to rain...

The Cop – Part 3 of 3

"She dropped into my life like a bomb"

That afternoon I go shopping with her and she buys what she wants me to wear. It’s a little out of my comfort zone, but she has it in her head what the guy of her dreams is wearing.She’s thrilled...

All the Lies

"Jasmine hears the truth, and makes a change."

My name is Jasmine Roussos, and yes there is Greek in my bloodline. I just turned sixteen today. I was angry. My sperm donor of a father had given me something I hated for my birthday. I had an amazing...

I had returned home from overseas to see my parents. Whilst downtown I decided to have coffee and a croissant in a café.The waitress who took the order looked familiar, but I couldn’t place her. I had attended school in...

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Skye

"The spark that ignites renewal and restoration is often found in the unlikeliest of places."

The hospital room seems cold to Ella's face and toes. She's not exactly cozy in the bed, but at least she seems to have an extra blanket now that's keeping her core sufficiently warm. She sways her head to the...

Flight 7869

"Breaking the distance."

“Zone 3 now boarding for Flight 7869 to Newark."I heard the announcement over the airport intercom. Gate A34 had been my temporary home for the past three hours as I waited for that call. Many would say I was crazy...

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The Business Trip – Saturday

"The trip is about over but Stuart, April and Maeve continue to find ways to surprise and satisfy each others' desires."

The next morning, I awoke to the smell of stale sex and fresh coffee. A tray with two cups, bagels, and some fruit was on the nightstand. I could hear water running and assumed Maeve was having a shower. I...

The Gift of Jacob

"A woman is in love with her therapist."

(for J. with so much love)"There is no excellent beauty that hath not some strangeness in the proportion."—Sir Francis BaconI'd like to start this story by telling you a little about myself.My name is Tori, and I'm forty-eight.I'm a mom....