Open Secrets: Chapter 4

"Emily shares their secret with a friend and things take an unexpected turn."

It was Thursday evening, and Ryan was restless. After Sunday, he thought the momentum would carry straight through the week. He envisioned text messages laced with innuendo and another wild night or two with Emily while Sarah was away. Instead,...

Birthday Desires

"One evening, one promise, and a fantasy he never thought they’d fulfill"

I turned forty today, and the elevator ride up to the Grand Meridian’s penthouse felt like a countdown to the most daring birthday present I’d ever received. My pulse throbbed in my ears, each floor lighting up in slow succession....

Two Private Eyes

"... the investigation reaches its climax."

Simon's findings.Simon suggested that he should conclude the investigation with a study of the financial irregularities which had puzzled Sara, while she tried to contact Anna, to understand the relationship with Mike from her perspective.Meanwhile, he suggested leaving all the...