Paid For My Silence

"The loftier the life; the more the opposite attracts."

”Can’t Buy Me Love”, ”Love Don’t Cost a Thing” – you know the songs; the ones dedicated to the prospect that love is a magical thing, independent of the sordid world of pounds, dollars, euros.Of course they’re all ideological; handy...

After The Book Club

"“I know there’s no formal exam, but if you want to examine me thoroughly later...""

“I’m sorry I didn’t show up last time,” Karen said.“Well,” I shrugged, “it’s strictly voluntary.”“All the same,” Karen replied. “I don’t want you to think it’s because I’m not interested.”“Oh, it would be difficult to make that mistake,” I said.I...

Does Your Husband Know?

"You never know who might read your stories… or what the consequences might be."

“Guess who I’ve just befriended,” my wife said.She was lying naked on the bed, resting on one elbow, the laptop in front of her. She’d logged on to Lush while she was waiting for me.“Who?” I said, moving towards the...