The Trials of First Love

"First loves are always the hardest."

“Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday sweet Anna, happy birthday to you,” seeped into my ears as my eyes opened to see my mother knelt beside my bed singing quietly off key. “Happy birthday my baby,”...

Quartet Chapter 2

"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...

Tradition

"The enjoyment of going against tradition."

Our traditions say that once a year the men may choose any woman for the night. You can decline, but I have not had any reservations since I came of age two years prior. We are instructed to resist, playfully,...

For The Love of The Moon

"He searched for her and she waited for him."

“Good morning my name is Miss Siena and I am here to talk to you about the moon,” Siena said calmly as she floated in the zero gravity. “I am currently orbiting around the moon as this broadcast is being...

Distracting the Author

"The 'how to' for distracting your favorite author."

As I sat engrossed in writing my newest story with music blaring in my ears I caught a glimpse of you walking toward me. I hurriedly typed the rest of my sentence thinking that you would try to distract me,...

The Reward Ch. 4

"Little one learns that work can be pleasurable."

I read and searched for several hours then went to work. Working the night shift gives you plenty of time to think and read, I did both and knew I would have more questions than answers at the end of...

Secret Diary Part Four

"Entries into a secret diary of love and experimentation."

The two hour trip with Brian turned into a disaster. We left after breakfast and it was just the two of us. We traded small talk for the first about fifteen minutes and then he asked if I loved his...

Secret Diary Part Three

"Entries into a secret diary of love and experimentation."

You can’t believe how pretty it is here. We turned off the highway and traveled down a long dirt road to see this huge cabin nestled in the woods. I’m not sure there are enough words to describe what my...