"Back at Home"
On the way home she received a text message from the kids, asking if they could spend the night at a friend’s house. When she read the message aloud, her husband thought to himself that it was too unbelievable to...
"Emma discovers scary truths about Petra, explores her wardrobe and takes a bath..."
Sunday, 8pm The door clicks closed behind us and I stand in the middle of the room feeling awkward. Petra has abandoned her phone at last, and is gazing out of the window. I’ll take one last stab at this....
"Emma travels to the school and meets her new room-mate"
Sunday, 6pm No way am I going to sleep. The train is a slow, relaxed one and it’s almost deserted. There’s sun pouring in, making my knees pleasantly warm as it bakes the denim of my jeans. I should be...
"Either the beginging of something new or a horrible repeat of history"
“Guys, you mind if I cook a little breakfast?” Shawn asked from the crack he opened in the doorway. Aaron shook his head and said, “Naw, go right ahead man. We’ll be out in a few.” I did not want...
"After a desperate gamble, Rael and Silmaria discuss plans and honorifics."
DarkFyre Chapter Eighteen The next day, Rael was a busy man. Silmaria sat back and watched him with a sort of amused fascination. After a long night of rest, Rael was renewed and overflowing with energy and robust health. They’d...
"Laura runs into a stranger in New York City who gets her hot and bothered."
Storm Clouds Laura stood up after draining her mocha to its chocolate lees. The Japanese girl clicked on the next episode of her anime, while she gave her another polite nod connoting goodbye, tossing her silken black ponytail hither and...
"Emma meets a dear male friend for an awkward conversation. But an intriguing one too..."
Wednesday, 10.10pm I’ve got shaky hands again. Clammy palms too. But this time it’s not rage. I’m quivering somewhere between nerves and anticipation. Part of me wants to run away and hide in a bathroom. That part of me is...
"Laura heads home in her brand new body, and starts getting used to all the lusty looks she's getting"
Acclimatization The contract looked intimidating, but Laura was determined to do anything to hold on to her current newfound youth. If the Gods were this good, then she was sure that they wouldn’t shower this much goodness for naught or...
"April and Beth go to dinner in anticipation of dessert."
*Friday Evening* The twenty three camp sites were far enough apart with pine trees around them adding privacy.Beth and I arrived a few minutes early.Ken was grilling steaks, corn on the cob, asparagus. "Welcome girls, make yourselves at home.""So happy the...
"Either the beginging of something new or a horrible repeat of history"
About a month later, I met Kristie for lunch and we went to my house afterward for a ‘snack.’ After our ‘play date’, we curled up on the bed and talked about our guys. “I have to know,” I said...