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...