A Slow Shift Changes Pace

"When a handsome customer walks in, she find herself closing her store early for the first time."

Her head was resting in the palm of her hand as she leaned over the counter, flipping through the pages of her gossip magazine. Her shop was typically empty from 5pm to 9pm, which afforded her the ability to catch...

The Transformation of Mrs. Matthew: Part 1

"Mrs. Matthew receives more than a friendly visit from a young, handsome barber"

Mrs. Matthew was an attractive woman. She enjoyed gardening and painting. For a mature woman in her mid-fifties, she kept herself fit and healthy. She worked in a nearby vintage store, tending to select clientele and helping them dress in...

No room for debate

"Speech and drama teacher falls for temptation"

Janie Barnes was running late to get out the door for the speech contest her students were participating in that April Saturday morning. Normally, the mild-mannered 5'6, 41-year-old speech and debate teacher at the local intermediate school avoided getting unraveled....

Guitar Lessons

"Giving the neighbor guitar lessons has its rewards."

As we grow older, it’s only natural to think back on the events of one’s life. Every now and then, I do the same. Religiously, I read through the ‘Irish Sports Page'. (For those unfamiliar with the term, I refer...