"Erik and Jacqueline (Jackie) form a bond while working remotely as coworkers but a simple proposal by Jackie during a corporate event leads to an encounter that Erik can't forget."
Erik was the newest member of a company that provided advisory services to the government. He was brought on to be the security training lead as a contractor in charge of a small team of 5 people that included Jacqueline. ...
"Feeling they were meant to be, Jack makes plans for a commitment."
The weekend of Diana’s visit was a resounding success. Sunday was spent with more sightseeing, this time with the kids in tow as they started at Zoo Tampa. Both Lee and Diana were very fond of animals and often visited...
"An influential businesswoman enjoys one of the exclusive barstools of a very special bar."
The neon lights outside "Sitters" flickered to life as the sun dipped below the skyline, casting a soft glow through the dusty windows. Inside, the bar was already filling up with the evening's clientele, a mix of the powerful and...
"The secret to The Nine Hills Hotel may be the path to paradise."
Since time immemorial, the allure of the unknown has tantalized mankind. Some have searched for the Loch Ness monster or hunted for Bigfoot. Others have obsessed over secret organizations and lost civilizations, piecing together one clue after another. They each...
"Jack invites his daughter to come and meet Haley, sending her into a nervous tailspin fearing rejection."
“Hi, Dad! It’s good to hear your voice!” Jack’s daughter Diana said when she answered the phone.“How are you, Princess?” he asked, using the term of endearment his wife had insisted on for their baby girl named after the British...
"An Edgar Allan Poe pastiche"
I arrived at the village of Weir with my meagre belongings stuffed in a bag, clutching Lord Ledley's letter in my breast. I tried to ask the carriage driver for directions to the estate, but he had left almost before...
"Alicia and Nathan's activities escalate but not without someone noticing!"
The weekend was torture for them both, unable to communicate without the risk of discovery. Each thought of trying a text but not knowing how much attention a spouse paid to the dings and dongs of each other’s phones, they...
"Caught Not Once, Twice But Three Times"
Samantha and Ethan had been married for five years. While their love for each other had never faded, the spark that had once made their relationship electric had dimmed under the weight of daily routines and responsibilities. During one quiet...
"Haley tries to make up for her rash behavior in bed with Jack, and thoughts of a more distant future intrude."
Half expecting her to call or stop by to apologize, Jack worried more that Haley seemed irrational about it. She didn’t give him half a chance to explain what happened or assure her of his love. He knew that her...
"Two parents connect at a school meeting finding they have much in common."
Alicia caught up to Nathan in the parking lot of their children’s elementary school.“Good evening, Mr. Chairman!” she greeted him with a laugh.“Will you stop calling me that?” he replied good-naturedly.“I only do it because I get a rise out...