The Shoreline Stage

"Everyone in town knew Susan as the sweet, shy girl in the floral sundress, but the camera lens, and the boys in the dunes—were about to discover everything she kept hidden beneath the silk."

The summer sun was a heavy, golden weight against the white sands of the public beach. Susan stepped onto the boardwalk, her flip-flops clicking a rhythmic beat that matched the nervous, excited thrum in her chest. She looked every bit...

The Intern – Chapter 2

"Charlie gets a handjob in the bathroom from his boss and is instructed that if he wants more, that he needs to meet her the next day at the office."

My father had long ago drilled into me the idea that arriving 10 minutes early was on time and arriving on time was late.  Bree expected me at 10 am on Saturday morning, so I made sure that I would...

The Warmth Of Their Welcome Ch. 01

"After a fight with her parents, Jessica went to her uncle’s place."

The summer heat clung to Jessica's skin as she stormed out of her parents' house. Her heart was pounding with rage. At eighteen, she was done with their constant rules and their suffocating control over her life. Slamming the door...

Salt and Silk: Bare Currents

"The currents between jane and Lily take them deeper"

Friday evening found them leaving the city behind, Lily’s sleek BMW packed with weekend bags and an esky of simple provisions. The drive to the central coast cottage was quiet at first. Lily focused on the road, and Jane fiddled...

Burning Brighter Part 4: Ember’s Edge

"When Erica cries out the wrong name, a dangerous ember glows - the first warning that the fire they're tending might burn hotter than they can control."

Rain drummed steadily against the bedroom window, February's cold pressing down on the city. Erica stood barefoot on hardwood, holding a glass of red wine she hadn't yet tasted, watching rivulets streak the glass. Behind her, John sat on the...

Firelight Secrets – 2

"She catches her husband with her sister by the fire—and secretly comes harder than ever watching"

I’d had too many beers, the cheap kind that taste like metal and make you laugh at nothing. The fire was warm, my husband’s arm was around me, Lauren was telling some loud story about her last Tinder disaster, and...