Awakenings Ch. 07

"The weekend in San Francisco continues"

Jeanne stood up, walked over to the dresser and opened her purse. "What are you doing?" Ignoring my question, Jeanne said, "Turn on your computer." "Okay." I got up, walked over to the desk and switched on my computer. As...

Awakenings Ch. 06

"The beginning of a weekend in San Francisco"

Jeanne kissed me and said, "Michael, I'm starving and I'll bet you are too." "I am." "Got any ideas about dinner?" "How about some seafood? That is the Pacific Ocean out there." "That's a wonderful idea. Do you know any...

Awakenings Ch. 05

"Discussion and discord followed by delight"

The next morning I was up at 6:00. I was anxious to see if Ruth and Jeanne had responded to my email. Ruth and Jeanne were in the central time zone. I was in the Pacific zone. At home it...

Awakenings Ch. 04

"On the road"

At 7:00 the next morning, I was on the road. It was the 21st of August. I took Interstate 90 west and reached Rapid City, South Dakota at suppertime. Tired and ready to stop, I found a Motel 6, checked...

Awakenings Ch. 03

"A fateful Saturday"

The next morning I slept until 7:00. Sleeping past 6:00 was rare for me. It had been a tough week. I needed the rest. After a quick shower I dressed and left for my office. Even though I was planning...

Awakenings Ch. 02

"Tricia, Jodie and Jennifer Rawlins"

I was up at 6:00 the next morning. Amazingly, I'd slept through the night. Feeling somewhat revitalized, I dressed, stopped at Lyle's Cafe for a quick breakfast and went into work. I was in my office at 7:15. As soon...

Courtesan Ch. 02

"Timmy believes that his worst fear has been realized"

Standing huddled in the doorway to Smithson's Jewelry Store trying to weather the bitterly cold north wind was difficult enough. Reliving the memory of that awful night when I finally reached the inescapable conclusion that Kelly had fallen in love...

Courtesan Ch. 01

"A young husband fears that his beautiful wife has fallen in love with another man"

As we become increasingly certain that we have finally discovered the truth, we tend to forget that there is still, almost always an alternate explanation. Jason Mathews, Attorney at law It was 7:30 on a blustery night in late October....

The Game’s Ultimate Prize – Chapter 3

"A married couple's journey into the angst and ectasy of dominance and submission."

Communication is the key. I have heard that from so many people. Grandparents, parents, siblings, clergy, and friends. Communication is the key to a successful marriage. It must be true because so many people say it is true. When we...