“Bonding” – Chapter 12:- “Getting Acquainted”

"Its is 1987 and our 3 young adults bond further, this time in the rear of David's car"

We pulled up on a quiet back street, which was only a ten-minute walk from where I worked. The property which we had all come to have a look at was a large detached house that had been horizontally divided...

“Bonding” – Chapter 11:- “Girl’s Talk”

""It is 1987 and as the girl's further bond, while David's beginning to realise he may not be in charge!"

I phoned Clare on Sunday afternoon, the day after our safari, as I wanted to check that she was alright. I knew she was going to break up with Alan that very morning and if need be, I fully intended...

“Bonding” – Chapter 9:- “On Safari Together”

"It's 1987 and David, Clare and Sarah continue their first three-way date..."

“Three tickets please,” I said as we arrived at the pay booth.The girls were still giggling behind me and then whispering to each other, though, unfortunately, each new message was unheard by me.Another round of giggles filled the car, which...

The Reluctant Bull

"Eloise wanted to be a swinger for a night. So did Jamie, but he couldn't."

This was treachery. Eloise scared me, innocent in demeanour, demonic in deeds. Seduced by her subtlety, tempted by a trail of sensual breadcrumbs, I was easy prey.Tonight was the night.In my bathroom, the careful drag of the razor blade gave...

“Bonding” – Chapter 7:- “Sunday and Karen”

"It is 1987 and we have reached the last chapter of Part 1 of "Bonding""

On the short walk home, I passed a pharmacy and stopped. Its presence made me think of something, and then I had the biggest grin of the day before I walked in… *****Clare sat there looking at me. For the last...

Mrs. Claus, Keynote Speaker

"Evelyn Claus rings in the New Year in the company of lovely women."

“Oh, Nicholas, you look exhausted this year.”“It’s a labour of love, my dear.”Mrs. Claus rubbed her husband’s knotted shoulders. “Shall we raise your North Pole?” she asked, leaning in to nibble on his earlobe.“You should pack, love. The Arctic and...