"Making good on the bet."
Tammy’s hand shook as she slid the pocket door open. She gazed into Cliff’s room and then stepped inside.Cliff was stretched out on the bed, his hands behind his head. He turned to look at his sister and smiled. She...
"Tammy bets on the final four basketball tournament with her brother Cliff."
Cliff and his sister Tammy sat in the family room watching the college basketball finals. It was the first round of March Madness. Tammy cheered for her favorite team as they beat their opponent.“They’re going all the way,” Tammy said...
"Day 9 – The ever-changing tide."
"Good morning, Sunshine," Brad said when I opened my eyes. It took a moment for me to acclimate to my surroundings."Hmmm, good morning. How long have you been up?" I mumbled, still half asleep."Not long, about ten minutes, I guess....
"Day 10 – It feels like I'm falling in love"
Brad woke me the next morning. He gently rubbed my back and whispered my name in my ear. Groaning, I rolled over onto my back."How are you feeling this morning?" Brad asked."Like shit! I'll never drink too much again. My...
"Day 1 – Surprise, surprise"
PrefaceIt all began on a typical summer day. As I did most days, I spent much of it lying in the sun in the backyard and reading one of my romance novels. My brother left earlier to play ball with...
"Day 2 – New Friends"
The next morning I woke up and looked over at my brother. He was up, leaning against the headboard and reading one of my novels. When he saw me watching him, he blushed and put the book down. I was...
"Day 3 – Crossing the line"
The next morning Glen and I met our parents for breakfast. When Mom asked about our night, Glen and I laughed."We went to the dance, got buzzed, and played strip poker with Jenny and Brad," I said with as straight...
"Day 4 – Shattering the Taboo"
When I woke up, I was on my side facing away from Glen. He spooned against my back with his arm over my body. I smiled when I realized he was gently holding my breast. Placing my hand on his,...
"I hated Halloween, but things changed for me."
First of all, I want to tell you that I hated Halloween! I hated it when I was younger, and I still did at the time all of this took place. It wasn't always that way, but one year, when...
"Day 5 – Expanding Relationships"
The sound of the telephone's shrill ringer jolted me out of my peaceful slumber. I rolled away from Glen and picked up the handset."Hello," I said in a groggy voice."Good morning, Megan. Are you okay?" Mom said."Mmmm, yeah, I'm fine....