The Festival Of Fertility, Part Six

"Lin Ming and her classmates reach the territory of the Aiwaha."

Lin Ming stirred and opened her eyes, uncurling from her sleeping bag like a drowsy kitten. It was still dark outside her little tent, and from what she could hear, no one else in the camp was awake yet. She...

The Girlfriend Experience 2 Chapter 2

"Sherilyn's jealousy sparks as Colt's focus shifts to the new girl in town."

Colt watched Pamela emerge from the ladies’ room and downed another swig of Powerade. I’ve had thousands of guys order hard liquor to calm their nerves. Yet, this is the first time I’ve been able to relate. That body –...

The Festival Of Fertility, Part Five

"Lin Ming and her classmates continue their journey."

Lin Ming didn’t wake until the plane touched down at the airport in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. The jouncing and bouncing when the aircraft hit the tarmac jarred her into groggy wakefulness. She wasn’t sure how long she’d been asleep, but...

In Danger’s Bed – Part 7

"Dreama makes a devastating choice, and Oliver makes a proposal. Series finale."

In the weeks following Beckett's death, the mourning of everyone in Oliver's house seemed to coalesce until it took on a presence all its own. Sadness followed me from room to room, and every time I saw Damien's grief-stricken face,...

In Danger’s Bed – Part 6

"After tragedy strikes close to home, Oliver reconsiders his relationship with Dreama."

As more time passed, I succeeded in convincing myself that I could remain oblivious to the nature of Oliver's work. I clung to the illusion that it was enough to be vaguely aware of the danger, even when I didn't...

The Festival Of Fertility, Chapter Four

"Lin Ming and her classmates depart on their Amazon adventure."

Six Weeks LaterLin Ming could hardly believe it was almost time.Over a month had gone by since she made up her mind to join Dr. Harwood’s expedition to the Amazon rainforest. Six slow, agonizing weeks that seemed to drag on...

In Danger’s Bed – Part 5

"While settling into her new life with Oliver, Dreama tries to learn more about him."

Weeks passed, and as I grew more comfortable living in Oliver's house, I also became accustomed to his unpredictable schedule. He spent some days almost entirely in his office, while on other days, he wasn't around at all. He was...