În Vânt (Into The Wind)

"To avoid ruffling its feathers, a bird must face into the wind."

In May 1892, a delegation of over 200 Romanians traveled to Vienna, seeking redress from their systemic oppression by the ruling Hungarians. The emperor refused to grant them an audience, and their written memorandum was later returned to them unopened...

The Empty Nesters – Part Five

"Malik has to leave early for college, and stops by for one last visit."

It was a rainy Sunday afternoon on the first of August when Tim answered the door to find Malik standing there.  Tim frowned when he saw the teen.  “What’s up, Malik?” he asked.  “I don’t see how you can work...

The Empty Nesters – Part Two

"The Masons explore April's teasing more, and discover how it boosts their sex lives..."

Later that evening, the couple was making their way to the bedroom for the night.  April had been particularly flirty with him after coming inside from the back yard; Tim had a strong suspicion that sex was on the table...

The Empty Nesters – Part One

"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...