The Scarlet Notes

"Christmas is a time for presents. But when Ruth gets to unwrap the mystery of her secret admirer, will her longings be fulfilled or frustrated?"

Scents of cinnamon and citrus bit the air like the cane about to bite Ruth’s bottom. Again.As she strained at the bindings on her wrists and ankles, Ruth’s eyes shot open. Not that it was of any use, the blindfold...

The Flyover

"Every purpose has its place."

The window buzzed like a hornet, thundering with the anger of traffic crossing the overpass that lurked close on the other side. That hotel, dreadful for almost everything, was perfect for us.All we needed was the light from the motorway....

Dawn After Dark

"One night, Chris discovers Dawn’s dark secret."

That was the evening everything went wildly off track in my life. I took no relish in working over the weekend, but I’d become inured to such intrusions.Full of purpose, I’d returned to my flat with an Indian takeaway, which...

Beyond Denial

"May the flesh convince the mind?"

Her eyes were like a tickle that teased me until I fell into their shadows. I was captivated by a desire to wallow in her gaze, stupefied by its seductive blur.Swimming into those eyes, I pondered the sweet softness of...

The Making Of A Miss

"Elena plots her journey from brat to goddess."

You’ll call me Miss.At school, Miss was a terrible student. It wasn’t that I was stupid or incapable; it was that I could never find the motivation to apply my effort, not to the subjects they teach in schools. There...

Dee’s Morel Dilemma

"Dee is misled into some alfresco attitude adjustment from a farmer protecting his precious fungi."

Rachel had a habit of getting Dee into trouble, but this really was a whole new level of peril. Dee could barely believe she was crouched behind a tree like an errant child, desperately hoping the farmer would not find...

Stinging Nettle

"Sometimes, it’s irritation that’s the sincerest form of flattery."

‘I’d rather swim naked through an oil slick than have sex with you, Tommy. Although I’m not sure it’s possible to tell the difference, since you’re such a sloppy pool of shit.’ ‘Well, I wouldn’t waste that gigantic brain of yours...

Sweet Strawberry

"Strawberry lip-gloss, mixed with silliness, makes for a powerful aphrodisiac."

Amanda had the most infectious smile I’d seen on a girl. Her smile thrust dimples into each cheek and tweaked the tip of her nose to one side. Her teeth seemed to be smiling, too, as the delightful curve of her bite...

Julia’s Cleaning

"Julia fibs her way into another discipline session with Richard, which takes her to old lows and new highs."

‘No! I’m not some erotic fiction writer,’ Julia protested.‘Well, I didn’t mean that in the pejorative!’ Richard sounded a little defensive, but Julia could hear from his tone that he was teasing her.‘No, it’s a story of a lost soul...