Tina’s Red Bikini

"It's a hot sunny day, time to top up my tan."

The bright sunlight streams through the window and onto my face. Forcing its way through my closed eyes and burning into my brain. 'Ouch! Go away, it's too early.' I turn away from the painful glare, and remind myself to...

Breakup Therapy

"Just when you thought you couldn't forget him..."

Nicole pointed at a picture of me and Peter. “Isn't is about time you forget about him? It’s a bloody month, time to move on!” “He was my first love.” I knew Nicole was right but I wasn't ready yet. “Oh,...

Glitter

"Dark reflections in a club bathroom"

I walked into the darkly glamorous bathroom, a glittering, glistening mess after the last two hours of nonstop dancing. Black glass tile on the walls and floor reflected the white and pink lights recessed in fixtures above, creating a slightly...

Another Late Night

"Seeking relief from insomnia, Kim is just what Jaimie needs"

This was one of those nights. The kind when Jaimie could lie in bed, eyes stubbornly closed, trying desperately to fall asleep. Of course, the harder she tried the less successful she was. She’d been exhausted when she came to...

Jane

"Caught with my pants down leads to my first real sexual encounter."

Her name was Jane and I had known her for as long as I could remember. Our parents were good friends with each other and they went out together on a regular basis. Since we lived quite a distance from...

Molten Core

"Eve finds out just how hot glass can be."

The workshop existed in a world of heat and light all its own. Patiently, Eve turned her blowpipe, expertly heating the carefully shaped multicolored layers of molten glass. Her lean, muscled arms held the pipe steady as she twisted it,...