"A sequel to private investigator, Cliff Bradley's, "The Fatal Lie""
The AldermanCliff Bradley was one bullet short of making the Chicago Daily News obits in the summer of 1930. He had gotten tangled up with the mob who got itchy about a bundle of misplaced cash. They wanted it back....
"Current events ignites a man's recollection of his earlier years in college and a European trip"
Part One: COLLEGERaymond Englehard, I remember him from college. He was known as Ray back then, but now they call him Senator Engelhard. Ray came to mind recently when he appeared on the #Me Too most wanted list. Of course,...
"She wanted to have unforgettable birthdays to satisfy her sexual fantasies."
Beth married Phil ten years ago, yet the fire hadn't gone out in their relationship. They still passionately loved each other and sex was the centerpiece of their marriage. They had done just about everything a couple can do when...
"Have you heard the one about the farmer's three daughters? Well, here it is!"
I own a remote piece of property in the Midwest, but not so far outside of town as to be unable to make an occasional run for groceries and spend time in the local bar. The locals were friendly and...
"A traveling business man gets caught up in a woman's disappearance and is accused of the crime."
Tammy, Arrived in Marksville at three. Checked into Best Western. Going to dinner then check out the casino. Enjoy your night out with the girls. Your loving husband, Kurt.Kurt was a tractor representative making the rounds with the dealerships. He...
"A virgin wife, a porn star and a divorcee. A threesome that gets complicated."
As I had written earlier, Valentine's Day marks the beginning of the mating season. Male birds begin singing to attract females, squirrels scurry around looking for a mate, and guys buy roses to enhance a lady's libido. It is also an eventful time...
"An internet romance, a porn star, and a proposition."
I arrived at the Drury Sports Bar a little later than expected on the evening of Valentine's Day. The delay was a result of finishing up a story I was writing called "Mating Season." The story is a remembrance of what...
"Valentine's Day from one year to the next introduces unexpected changes"
It's February 14th, Valentine's Day, as I write this. I've always considered the day as the beginning of mating season. You know, sentimental cards, roses, romantic poems, wine, candlelight dinners, kisses, all a prelude to an evening of love making....
"Neighbors spend several weeks together in the tropics along with unexpected guests."
The IslandThe travel day from Minnesota to the tropics was long and tiring. They few to Chicago for a short stop, then took two connecting flights before hopping on a boat for a three hour voyage to the island. It...
"Joy and Kevin agonize over joining their neighbors, Bob and Becky, with an open marriage."
The Trial"Guess what?" Becky was saying to her next door neighbor, "Bob and I just have a winter home in the tropics.""That's exciting," Joy remarked, "but why so far away?""Well, the weather for one thing. We are so tired of the...