"Appearances can certainly be deceiving."
Washing the muck and grime from my hands, I was feeling pretty good about myself. A man had brought a car into the garage, saying his gearbox had gone to the shitter and he could get only two of the five...
"Not every decision, however foolish it seems, is one to regret."
Impatiently I looked at my watch. Five minutes past the hour, and everybody was getting a bit antsy. Looking towards the back of the church, I squinted, hoping to see some movement. Nothing! Just as my exasperation was getting the better of...
"Andrea's night out with the girls is one to remember."
It's incredible how drinking too much alcohol can turn a happily married wife, and mother of a beautiful daughter, into a drunken, cock hungry slut.Take this evening, for example. I usually drink only a glass or two of wine when...
"Helping out his daughter-in-law proves more rewarding than Dan hoped for."
"Dan, Mary-Jayne needs a ride this evening. Her car is in the shop, and she needs picking up from work. I'd do it myself, but it's Wednesday, and I have choir practise.""Uh, what did you say?" I mumbled into the newspaper....
"A broken washing machine helps Andrea's adolescent fantasies come true"
After wiping up the last couple of puddles, I wanted to throw the mop into the bucket, but I couldn't summon the energy. My arms ached, and my temper was foul as I cast a murderous glance at the washing...
"Fiona's journey through the Delta quadrant is interrupted by a strange anomaly."
Stardate 85844.9. Somewhere in the Delta quadrant. A wave of nausea swept over Captain F for Fiona Ukkers as she gradually emerged from space hibernation. Trying to prevent vomiting only made the feeling worse and, although a descendant of a long line of...
"A family picnic proved to be more exciting than I could imagine."
Unbelievable how quickly a day can go to the shitter. Today Lucy suggested having a picnic with her parents. Wanting to make a good impression, I agreed, and pretty soon we were in a meadow surrounded by poppies. After lunch, Lucy's...
"Film studio rumours turn out to be true."
"Come on up to the house." The intercom system didn't do her justice but hearing Hailey Buchanan's smooth tones was reassuring: I was at the correct address, a stone’s throw from the famous French Riviera. I took a deep breath...
"Teresa's boring hen party takes an interesting turn once the wine starts flowing."
Hello Abigail,Sorry for not writing sooner but things have been a bit hectic the last few weeks, what with Matty and Teresa's wedding. It was lovely to see you and the kids. Mom and dad were looking well, so moving...
"Negotiating a divorce settlement isn't so difficult when you hold all the aces."
"Hello, Mrs. Norman, what can I do for you?" I studied the man greeting me and immediately thought, 'Sleazeball.' From slicked-back hair to charcoal grey pinstripe suit, Mr Fuchs exuded the lazy confidence of a Great White Shark coming across a...