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...

Culture Shock Ch. 13

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

Despite the late night, the next morning Elaine felt energised and bounced out of bed in a good mood. A long hot shower was in order, and she indulged herself. Emerging with wet hair, a smile, and wrapped in a...

Culture Shock Ch. 14

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

Elaine touched up her lipstick and went to the toilet again. She’d eaten little and her stomach warred against her. When she returned, she slid twenty bucks and her front door key into her pocket and stood in front of...

Culture Shock Ch. 09

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

It was still dark. And silent.   It felt like about four A.M. Elaine was lying on her stomach. She couldn’t see the alarm clock, but she didn’t want to know the time. One hand was between her legs, but...