A Shared Secret – Part 2

"While confronting Alma about her affair, Sam also confesses his secret desires."

Alma nestled in my arms after we made love, her eyelids growing heavy. Neither of us spoke for several minutes. Then I kissed her forehead and whispered, "I know about Wyatt."A fierce jolt coursed through my wife, as if my...

Far from Trivial

"June discovers there's an upside to losing at trivia night."

I doubted Mason and I would have ever gotten together if he hadn't beaten me at trivia night. Trivia nights at the bar were something I looked forward to since I'd retired early several years ago. I'd spent countless hours...

A Hard Bargain

"Sloane reaches an understanding with her demanding boss."

"Sloane." My boss made my name sound like a reprimand. I looked up from my desk, already dreading his next words. "I need you to work late this evening.""Sir, I can't tonight," I protested."Sure you can." He placed a folder...

Starved for Touch

"A pastor forms an intimate bond with a member of his congregation."

I was in my office, preparing the sermon for next Sunday's service, when Anna appeared in the doorway. "I'm all done with the cleaning, Reverend," she said.Anna and her parents were longtime members of the church. She was twenty and...

An Unexpected Reunion

"Following a painful loss, Garnet and her cousin take comfort in each other."

"This would have broken Grandma's heart," I said.My cousin Shane and I sat beside each other at my grandmother's dining room table, watching in horror as our family engaged in a screaming match. We'd returned from Grandma's funeral earlier that...

All Day I Wait

"With each passing hour, desire grows stronger."

All day I wait to hear your moan.Though winter's sun can't warm my skin,memories of your murmured wordsmake me burn with shame and yearning.Morning drags its feet toward noon.All day I wait to hear your moan.While you and I, with...