"After their son leaves for college, a couple helps out his friend."
The yelling and jeering from the living room reached a fever pitch, and Tim Mason sighed, pinching the bridge of his nose in response. “That’s bullshit!” came a young man’s voice in protest. “You’re just mashing random buttons, and you...
"Sarah was a single mother, living with her teenage son Erik and expiriences the government's new breeding program"
Sarah was a single mother, living with her teenage son Erik. She had always been a devoted parent, working hard to provide for them both. But lately, things had been tough. The economy was struggling, and her job as a...
"A daughter's discovery leads to major changes in the family"
The blaring sound of my alarm blasted me awake. My eyes shot open, still covered in sleep. Frustration swept through me as I rubbed my eyes, reminding me of my misfortune.My plans to attend track and field camp were abruptly...
"The names of the girls are announced. Preparations for the Festival begin."
The following morning, Naka-Mur arose at dawn with an unusually somber expression. It was time, at last, to make known the will of the gods to his people and to tell all the Aiwaha which beautiful young women had been...
"Lin makes a life-changing decision. Bonnie's fate is decided."
Harwood and the girls stayed out in the fields for most of the morning. The work kept them all busy, so she had to wait until Tacotl called for a break to go find Naka-Mur and tell him of Bonnie's...
"The town princess wants to get pregnant. She doesn't plan on falling in love too."
Eighteen-year-old Katie Petersen had a skip in her step and a smile on her face as she headed for the bus stop one cold and clear February morning. Her school uniform was fresh from the dry cleaners, her teeth white...
"Bonnie explains her motivations. Metztli finally gets what she wants."
Everyone, even Dr. Harwood, stared at Bonnie in stunned disbelief."You're what?" Richard finally asked, breaking the shocked silence.Bonnie's grin grew wider, a glint of challenge in her eyes. "I'm going to volunteer. Why not? It's not like I've got anything...
"Zolin finally claims Lin Ming. Bonnie announces an unexpected decision."
It took many more attempts before Lin Ming was able to craft a blowgun that even approached the level of quality she was aiming for, and by that time it was late in the afternoon. Filled with helpless frustration and...
"Zolin finally prepares to make his move. Isaiah and Metztli's relationship continues to grow."
While Isaiah was busy getting to know Metztli's children, Dr. Harwood was busy scribbling in her field journal. She'd already filled several of them with notes and observations on the Aiwaha and their language, customs, and culture, and there was...
"Kate and Ken spend the rest of the night with Derrick making bad choices. A discovery is made... (final part)"
Some hours later, Ken blinked awake in groggy confusion. A glance to his right revealed the alarm clock on the hotel bedside table – the green numerals glowed 3:42 AM. Normally a deep, solid sleeper, it was very unusual for...