"Secrets are like lies. Eventually, the truth of light exposes everything."
I had just finished a case I had been working on for several months, and against all odds I won. McPherson v. the state of California was a high-profile first-degree murder trial where I was lead council for the first...
"Rhona, Candice's mother is let into the secrets, and gives up her own."
There was an awkward moment when Candice looked at Andy, trying unsuccessfully to read his expression. She thought about saying something, but Marsha pulled her away.“I’ll help you get ready,” she said.“What’s going on?” Candice said as soon as they...
"A D/s romance set in Montreal"
Chapter 8Everyone was hurrying home before the storm hit. The train, always busy this time of day, was bursting at the seams now with people all bundled up in wool or vinyl, either swiping along the screens of their phones,...
"A D/s romance set in Montreal"
Chapter 6I couldn’t believe it. I didn’t believe it.“Tabarnak,” Marie read my mind, “You don’t think he followed you, Penny?”I shook my head, though admittedly it was one of the first dreadful thoughts to flash through my mind. Once reason...
"A D/s romance set in Montreal"
Chapter 4Once when I first got there. Three times when I pricked my finger. Another two at Marie. Silently, I summed my curses from the previous evening. Is that all? It was hard to remember. It was such a strange...
"The mother in law comes to visit and all has to be revealed."
Candice made breakfast, while Andy showered, and was watching the early news when a text arrived.‘Do you want to be here for this?’ The text said. Candice stared at it for a minute. Marsha must mean that she was going...
"A D/s romance set in Montreal"
Chapter 3 “Huh,” Peter turned back to me, his eyebrows arched.I remained frozen in place, unable to tear my eyes from the wall.“Huh,” he repeated, “Why uh, why didn’t you tell me you had some stuff in the show, Pens?”His tone...
"Candy continues to explore her identity on her 'blind date' with Andy"
Candice did not mention the Texan again throughout the meal. Instead, she played games with Andy as she invented one new persona after another.“You know,” Andy said, “I think I know who you are.”“A well-known fantasist and confidence trickster?”“No, I...
"A D/s romance set in Montreal"
Part 1 - Roses Are RedYes. A sunny balcony would be nice, I thought, circling another listing in crimson ink. Or maybe a roof garden. I could plant rosemary, and violets. I could paint. I bit the top of my...
"Taylor seduces her "Uncle" Kevin; Karla entertains in Argentina."
The Williams house was quiet and dark. Taylor padded her way softly into master bedroom and gently smoothed her hand across her mother’s shoulder.Alex burrowed deeper into the pillows.“Mom,” Taylor whispered softly, continuing to stroke her mother’s skin.“What is it?”...