"She isn't impressed by the young set, perhaps someone with a little life experience can help her to escape with his creativity"
Today's MenuHand-cooked spicy lips, basted in sweet sauceTenderised seared rumpCoq SurprisePulled pork and creamed breast medley and lady's fingers in whipped creamDeep-filled cheeks filled with jusA gourmet tasting menu is available, including all of the above. Please allow sufficient time...
"a familiar sight takes them back in time to find some things don't change that much at all"
Jade slipped her dripping fingers from her body with a broad smile on her face. She didn't always have the time or inclination to read the stories published on the website, but she felt it had been her best decision...
"bringing their friend out of her shell requires some lateral thinking"
The plan to walk home seemed more ill-advised by the second. The drizzle had turned to steady rain, and then Alan found himself caught in a downpour.Alan decided to take refuge in a bar. He wasn't familiar with it, although...
"an invitation to read proves to be too enticing to ignore"
"Writers! Read your sexy short story to me for a chance to win an extraordinary prize!"When Ollie read the flyer posted on the community notice board, he laughed out loud. It was one of the more creative uses he had...
"a change in the focus of his efforts to please opens up new avenues on a voyage of discovery"
Josh took the keycard from the hotel receptionist with a rueful smile. He had never once seen himself as a victim, but the absences caused by his brain injury were inconvenient sometimes, to say the least.By the time the world...
"A missed bus means killing time in the cafe for a while"
When Susie watched her bus pull away, it summed up a day when very little had gone according to plan. Spinning out a coffee seemed a better idea than venturing out into the rain, so she went into the cafe...
"a shared view of what counts delivers its reward"
'Text me with your thoughts.'When Paul saw this written on the front of her tee shirt, it brought the first real smile to his face of the day. Seeing a mobile number displayed on the back of it was his...
"It is time to move forward, but what can be done to ease the journey?"
She sat down silently on the bench in the park. She needed space, but not in a way that made her feel alone. He was certain he could see sadness in her eyes, but he knew it wasn’t his place...
"A notepad and pen sees the time spent delayed on a journey fly by"
The replacement bus would take at least an hour to arrive. The news hadn't gone down well—it was the middle of the night, and they were in the middle of nowhere. At least the driver said they could stay on...
"An early morning customer could be the captain on her voyage of discovery"
She emerged from behind the counter with his cigarettes and change. This daily routine allowed him to use the shop while his dog waited outside at the end of its leash. The scene amused those who had never witnessed it...