"Lily expierances her first day of school"
The morning sun washed over the vast grounds of the Royal Mages Academy as I stood at its gates, my stomach doing anxious flips. The towering walls of the academy rose before me like some enchanted fortress, its white stone...
Karen had always known that the world would see her one way, but in her heart, she felt entirely different. She was in her early forties, with a soft-spoken nature, striking auburn hair, and a wardrobe that would put many...
"A troubled young man opens the vessel of a beautiful Genie and the work together to free themselves from a terrible curse."
Chapter 2 - Lost in the RainThe walk to school was dreary and gray since the sky still hadn't cleared. It was late September, and the maples were beginning to turn red, orange, and yellow. But it was hard for...
"Jess Silva accepts a deal, which changes her life forever."
I was sixteen years old when I befriended Charlotte Simmons. I had been living with Maeve Anderson, my fifth foster parent, for about eight months. Maeve was the kindest foster parent I had by then, but she was also the...
"Jack watches as his family grows"
“Hello again. A lot has been going on in our lives. I thought I would start with the morning I will remember for the rest of my life. “Jack? Jack, my sweet husband,” the little voice whispered in my ear.“Um-hum. What...
"A bitter cold day doesn't stop Cynthia and Jack from a warm loving Christmas"
On Christmas Eve morning, Cynthia was buried under the covers. I threw on my robe and bumped up the furnace. The flow of warm air was welcomed. I poured our coffee and headed back to the bedroom. I was curious...
"Well, what do you look forward to after a long day?"
It was a long day and you were the only thing I was looking forward to. There was an empty place where you were sitting so recently. My disappointment crushed down on me as I couldn't believe you were gone. ...
"Jack works on a problem at work but Cynthia is home sick"
I woke up very early Sunday morning for some reason. Cynthia was sleeping soundly next to me, and the apartment was quiet. I didn’t remember having a bad dream; I couldn’t figure it out. I wondered if I was still...
"Beth gives Colin a present"
Beth is back to work and enjoying it. Cindy and Carl come over occasionally for beer and brats. Tonight, Beth is making my favorite dinner. Liver, onions, green beans, bacon, and gravy. I know, she won’t eat it either. She...
"Valerie and Jeff begin their new life in the new year"
Jeff woke up first the next morning. He was very grateful that he and Sam spent the money on inside plumbing. He snuck his slippers from under the covers and put the coffee pot on to perk. When he looked...
