Authoritative Allure Part 2: Repaired With Passion

"Engine trouble ignites backroom heat—mechanic’s tools fix her deepest needs."

Lisa pulled into the garage, engine sputtering to a clunking halt that echoed her growing frustration. She stepped out, scanning the dim space thick with oil and rubber. The mechanic emerged from the shadows, wiping grease-streaked hands on his blue...

Authoritative Allure Part 1: Burning Need

"Smoke alarm chaos turns into firefighter’s commanding rescue—bedroom style."

Sarah froze under the wail of the alarm, lungs burning with the ghost of smoke as the door crashed open. The firefighter filled the frame—broad shoulders, soot on his jaw, the sharp scent of cold air and something clean clinging...

Hook Line & Sinker Part 2

"What did Amy decided to do about having a business?"

This story begins with the last couple of paragraphs from part 1. The next day, we had some coffee around the embers of the fire, and we talked for some time.Tony said, “I just noticed the name of your boat. Why...

In the Bath

"A full service spa…and then some"

“Will there be anything else, ma’am?”The bath attendant set a glass of wine on the bathtub tray table, eyes respectfully averted from the woman whose nakedness under the water was only barely concealed by a layer of fragrant dried eucalyptus...

StripBall

"In an empty basketball gym after practice, confident redheaded coach Casey challenges towering rival coach Leonard to a high-stakes shooting contest:"

The basketball gym had long since emptied. The echoes of the last players' shouts had faded into the high rafters, and the overhead lights had dimmed to a soft, almost intimate glow. Casey stood at the three-point line, casually spinning...

Unintended Revenge – Part 2

"Riley and I reunite and have some fun over Thanksgiving break."

It's Thanksgiving break. I just finished my first semester at Amherst College in Massachusetts, somehow managing to balance school with being on the swim team. Flew home Tuesday night. Riley’s back from Alabama, we’ve kept texts short, mostly “how’s break”...