Don’t Shoot the Messenger Chapter 9

"Julie's grand plan begins to come together — coming together being the key thing."

There were two almost identical bedrooms, each with a big double bed and their own ensuite bathroom. Between the two was a living area with a small kitchen, providing a social space between the bedrooms and ensuring a certain amount...

Don’t Shoot the Messenger Chapter 8

"Julie gets back to work training Adrian and Mary."

"Well?" said Julie when Anthony put the letter down, "what do you think?""It's indefensible behaviour.""You mean the cop?""Yes,” he said. “I'm so glad we got Adrian off. That makes me feel a lot better but it's obviously left a mess....

Scratch on the Wall

"A simple scratch on the wall brings back memories of a moment in time"

I stare at the scratch on the wall and remember.The diamond on Melissa’s ring had scratched the paint. It happened as I pushed her back against the wall and kissed her deeply. Our hands pulled at each other’s clothing as...

Precipice – Part 2 of 3

"With too many distractions, you never see the trouble coming. And the distractions keep coming."

Here's a fun fact that almost isn’t part of this story.One of my wife's friends has a kidney disorder that is being studied and closely monitored by doctors at the University in Madison. She isn't supposed to drive, so my...