"When blood enemies collide..."
Once upon a time there was a dark and stormy night.Yea, what a lame beginning. Yet, in my case, it is entirely appropriate. It was a dark and stormy night when she changed my life forever by killing me. Let...
"A dame shows up from my past, and she brings trouble with her."
The Place: New York City, Hell’s KitchenThe Time: 1941, AugustWorld Events: Europe is under the thumb of the Nazis, Japan is running roughshod over China and the Far East. The USA is ostensibly neutral, but It’s only a matter of...
"Who the hell just fucked me?"
Emma Webb received a text message containing the address of a hotel and a message saying, "Collect an envelope from reception at 7.30 pm tomorrow, follow the instructions and don't be late. Do not reply."She wondered who the message was...
"A long search yields rewards as the past leads to a new future."
The airport terminal was crowded and noisy as Ray stood at the conveyor and waited for his bag to come around, jostling with the others that waited impatiently as the baggage carousel churned slowly. He kept his head down as...
“Woman would like to speak to you.”I looked up from the negatives and grinned, “What did we fuck up?”“You didn’t fuck up anything this time,” Jane retorted.I smiled and nodded. “What is it about?”“Wants a photo set, wants to make...
It was the fourth time I saw her that I nearly got up the courage to approach her, but she got to me first. “Hello, finally.” I felt as if sinking into warm isolation as her eyes drank me in.“Hello,”...
"A dowager looks for a bright future."
Part One – Galas and Gardens (continued)One week later, Nancy walked into the Country Club after her chauffeur dropped her off. She dressed for the occasion with a tasteful blouse and tailored cream-coloured designer pants. She wore white flat shoes...
"A dowager looks for a bright future."
Part Two – Finding HappinessSix months passed so very quickly in the Bates mansion. Christmas decorations went up and then Christmas too passed. Nancy spent a glorious New Year with Steve and attended all the big galas being thrown around...
"A dowager looks for a bright future."
Part One – Galas and GardensNancy Bates slowly made her way through the well-dressed crowd clustered outside the main ballroom at the Fairmount Hotel Vancouver, waiting to get inside. She spotted her friend up ahead and waved and watched as...
"A mysterious offer could change everything."
The streets of Memphis were packed with cars and tourists for some big event that had come to town. Steven Ackerman blinked and sighed. He’d just moved here from a small town in Alabama and had never been anywhere like...