"Liam uses the new facilities to torment Chris and to demonstrate the widening scope of his control over his life."
I had to concentrate to slow my breathing as the reality of my predicament sank in. I was trapped chained against the heavy wooden St. Andrew’s cross, cuffs affixed to my wrists and ankles trapping me here, spread out like...
"Kelly attends a friend's bachelorette party. The next day brings more than just a hangover for the young wife. This is the last of the Kelly MacGuire series."
Dan and Kelly had gotten together two or three times since that lazy Sunday afternoon, the last time just around Thanksgiving. Since then, he had not heard a word from her.Dan rarely if ever called her. He was cognizant that...
"During a week of construction, Liam cements his place in Crissy's mind and life."
It was almost surreal to accept the details of my new life and routine. In the morning, I awoke and pretended to be the ideal, attentive, work-from-home husband. I would make coffee and make us breakfast, and I would help...
"Rebecca receives a well-earned attitude adjustment courtesy of her God-fearing father."
Shit! Rebecca cursed as she finally succeeded in lifting the window into the dining room from the porch outside. The ages of dust, dirt, and grime seemed to wedge the window pane in place permanently and the screech of wood...
"Dani mostly tests the waters with Kelsea. And the water feels good. Really good."
Kelsea knew she was in shock. Her mind replayed each individual moment, every split-second view, all playing at once. Each excruciating second. Unable to focus, Kelsea’s body moved instinctively. Goosebumps traveled across her skin, even as it gleamed with sweat...
"Lucy finds a new Oliver to play with"
San Francisco, October 31st. 1941.Just when it seemed that the night had been a waste of time, HE walked into the club. The hour was close to midnight as Lucy stubbed out her seventh cigarette of the evening and put...
"Holiday over, Jake heads back home with new adventures on the horizon."
An hour later they were on their way. A three-hour drive lying ahead of them and plenty of memories to take away. Jenny took the first leg of the journey. Kirsty sat next to her, and Jake sat in the...
"Chris has to learn to accept the implications of his recent exposure, and of Liam's growing influence on his life at home."
It was getting late in the afternoon by the time I got back home. From the sounds and bustle I found, Liam and his men were still busy at work downstairs. I was feeling a bit dazed, so I poured...
"Sadistic widow demands gratification"
San Francisco, 1940.There was no question it was her. At first glance, I thought her to be no more than thirty-five, but the more I looked the more uncertain I was. One sure thing was that she was all woman....
"A long and hard journey to her bottom."
Victoria stood in the deserted 3rd floor hallway staring at her history teacher’s office door name plate; the grade 11 catholic schoolgirl hesitated at a threshold she knew would be wrong to cross. I don’t have a choice…right? With a...