Tattoo Me

"Woman gets more than just a tattoo"

She bit her lip as the needle bit down, thinking back on the last hour or so.—She had eventually decided on a moebius strip, and the proprietor had to look that up before smiling and giving the thumbs up. He...

I woke to the scent of fresh linen and floral perfume, feeling light as a feather like always. I loved my life. I had all I ever wanted: A hardworking husband, a perfect son, and the incredible opportunity to run...

Burnadette

"Jamie gets involved with an animal rights activist with an unusual fetish"

Jamie was aware of the Animal Rights Movement. Who wouldn’t be after they announced they had infected chocolate Mars bars with rat poison? He remembered how the confectionary shelves had been stripped bare that autumn of 1984. When he read...

The Mark

"Better pass boldly into that other world, in the full glory of some passion, than fade and wither dismally with age. (James Joyce)"

EmmaDear Owen,I feel the chill of the dark room as I slip out from under the covers, sliding my panties off and ambling around a pile of clothes to the other side of the bed. Reaching under the duvet, I...

Ten Minutes After Three

"A loving wife spices up her marriage."

The patter of raindrops against the pane first thing in the morning usually gets my juices flowing. But with the distorted view through the kitchen this morning, I can’t fight off the melancholy doldrums. So, I’m forced to use my...