Summer Hire Ch. 02

"A graduate student's summer job leads her into a new world."

A New ResolutionShe threw back the covers and scrambled out of bed. “Oh crap! The goddamn big-deal donor is coming this morning.” She rushed towards her bathroom, dodging piles of books and clothes on the floor. Yanking on the shower...

Summer Hire Ch. 03

"A graduate student's summer job leads her into a new world."

A New BeginningMelissa slipped into the departmental office, her feet feeling sticky and sweaty in the pumps she had hastily shoved on. She looked around and saw the visitors’ chairs were empty. Then Professor Gavin’s office door opened and the...

Summer Hire Ch. 01

"A graduate student's summer job leads her into a new world."

Tall, Dark, HandsomeThe sudden screech of an alarm clock filled the small room. Melissa’s arm flopped out from under the covers. She swung her hand in a well-practiced arc, slapping the snooze button into silence. Satisfied, she snuggled deeper into...

Shy, Little Kitten

"What lurks inside this shy, little Kitten?"

This shy, little kittenfound frightened, alone,till I took her to safety and gave her a home. Quiet, lithe and silkywhen curled at my feet,awaiting Master's touchor a new friend to meet. A trusting companionwhen curled in my lap.Quiet, shallow breathswhen taking...