Elf on a Shelf

"A missing package leads to an illicit encounter."

Kathryn and I had been married for five months. This was our first Christmas together.My previous wife passed away unexpectedly a decade ago. After several years of mourning, I decided I should start dating. A mutual friend introduced me to...

Lace And Laughter: Chores And Charm

"On a sun-lazy Sunday, turned cleaning into a slow, teasing ritual of dominance and devotion."

The old box fan insisted upon a lazy, rhythmic breath, a low, pervasive counterpoint to the television’s distant murmur. A bold, careless spill of morning sun sliced through the window blinds, laying down uneven stripes of gold across the worn...

Daddy’s New Girl, Part 7

"Stephie's opening"

Daddy's New Girl, Part 7 Stephanie's Opening Being a little older now, I don't always sleep through the night. I woke up about 2:00 and got up to use the john. I came back to bed and looked at my...