"True story of growing confidence"
Joy and I woke up on a cold Sunday morning after we had enjoyed the hottest Saturday night! I had to escort her downstairs to my luxurious (!) bathroom and, immediately, I was worried that my living conditions might be...
"Jeff and Valerie begin the holiday decorations, but find time to enjoy thier love."
Valerie called off work the next day she wanted to spend time with Jeff. She was very happy with their Christmas plans.“Jeff let’s get our tree and ornaments today. We can move the table by the window and put our...
"Janet and David decide to have a little Saturday morning fun and get a surprise."
Thomas and Tessa had been dating and fucking for about a month. On the Saturday before Thanksgiving, we were at the kitchen table chatting about the similarities and differences between their relationship and ours when we were in high school.“I...
"Under the firelight, under the brush, her hair / Spread out in fiery points / Glowed into words, then would be savagely still. (T. S. Eliot)"
The spirits are departed. Wind pulls final desiccated leaves, clutching, scrabbling from their roost to litter the frozen riverbank. Turbulent waters drift dark and insistent toward the abandoned flatlands to the south. Under scrutiny, the icy hedges bear no witness...
"Sometimes the right things happen when it all goes wrong"
Maryland – December 21st, 1996Haley’s heart races while she paces, the phone ringing in her ear. She stops when she hears the line pick up.“Hello?”Her relief is obvious. “Chasley,” she replies, a hand to her brow. “It’s Haley.”Chase looks out...
"Wifey wants to play games"
Suburbia – Friday EveningMandy slows down as she arrives at the condo houses lining both sides of the street. She drives around back, a single strip of pavement serving as a driveway for multiple houses. Parking in her garage, she...
"Janet's step-son and niece find love that was right under their noses all along."
About six years ago, my dad reunited with his high school sweetheart and a year or so later, they got married. I loved Janet from the first time I met her, she was a great mom to me and, if...
"... but what help do they need?"
Annie and I check out of the hotel and order a cab to return to Annie and Bill's marital home. Our conversation en route is limited in the circumstances, but she is clearly feeling agitated. I am not sure now...
"The newlyweds return home from dinner then a shower"
The next morning, Valerie was visibly sad. Jeff dressed poured her coffee and took it into the bedroom. He stopped and watched Valerie arrange her gown and his robe on the bed. The bed was as they left it when...
"How this hauting affair got started"
My life was not going the way it was supposed to. Life as a married man with kids was tougher than expected. While my wife and I were both doing what we thought was right, we couldn't agree on a...