Culture Shock Ch. 23 (final)

"From online to real-life in 23 chapters."

Elaine watched as Gary refolded the contract and slipped it into his jacket pocket.   She’d confirmed it was the same one, signed it, and barely said a prayer before it was gone.   The ink wasn’t even dry.  ...

Culture Shock Ch. 22

"From online to real-life in 23 chapters."

Woodenly Elaine made her way up the stairs.   She held the railing, steadying herself.   Her legs were like jelly and she had to stop a couple of times.   Despite the feeling of taking one step forward, two...

Culture Shock Ch. 21

"From online to real-life in 23 chapters."

Elaine trotted to the bathroom, her anxiety mounting.   Quickly she used the toilet, cleaned thoroughly and washed her hands and her new plug.   Her excitement was evident in the reflection above the sink.   Her nipples were so...

Culture Shock Ch. 20

"From online to real-life in 23 chapters."

Dated this day, the 5 th of May, 2006   For the purpose of providing a framework over which both parties have equal control, this contract informally binds the signatories below to its contents.   Either party may ‘opt out’...

Culture Shock Ch. 19

"From online to real-life in 23 chapters."

Climbing the stairs to her apartment, Elaine was tired but in a good mood.   Snippets of her conversations with Leah and Gary had kept her smiling all day.   It wasn’t until she’d arrived on the landing outside her...

Culture Shock Ch. 18

"From online to real-life in 23 chapters."

Elaine grabbed Kendra’s arm before they entered the clinic. She looked around before hissing, “I thought we were going to see an Ob-Gyn...” Kendra shook Elaine’s grip. “I’ve seen an Ob-Gyn. This is the doctor. You know, The Doctor. I’m...

Culture Shock Ch. 15

"From online to real-life in 23 chapters."

“I still can’t believe he was so cute,” said Kendra. “’Cute’ is so not how I’d describe him,” said Chelsea. “He wasn’t a boy, he was a man.”   “You guys,” Elaine said, shaking her head. She was enjoying the...

Culture Shock Ch. 16

"From online to real-life in 23 chapters."

When Elaine woke the next morning, she was shocked. Her bed sheet was wound around one of her ankles and she was sprawled sideways across her bed, completely naked. She was laying in a wet patch the size of Kansas...

Culture Shock Ch. 17

"From online to real-life in 23 chapters."

Elaine was trying to concentrate on finishing her breakfast but it wasn’t easy. It was Monday, she was ready for work with a half hour to spare, and was busy eating her toasted muesli while Kendra and Chelsea chatted about...

Culture Shock Ch. 12

"From online to real-life in 23 chapters."

After booting up the Internet and logging on to Messenger, Elaine was notified of two new messages in her email box. She knew one was from herself. She’d emailed a whole host of links she’d unearthed after Googling the names...