"On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross The emblem of suffering and shame And I love that old cross where the dearest and best For a world of lost sinners was slain So I'll cherish the old rugged cross 'Till my trophies at last I lay down I will cling to the old rugged cross And exchange it some day for a crown" George Bennard ** Monday, 14...
"You going to Johnny's after work?" Tia looked up and saw her coworker leaning against the door of her office. Regan was wearing that tight white sweater with the black pants. She had her hair in a French braid and Tia would bet a million dollars that she didn't know how sexy she actually looked at that exact moment. Regan was flicking the tip of her tongue...
The sixteen quarters of Victoria's college years had passed quickly by. She soon held a Bachelor's Degree in Education and had no idea where she wanted to work. Ever supportive Lola, her wife of two years, decided that there was only one way to settle the debate. "A pin?" Victoria asked, her mousey-brown eyebrows knitting together in a sudden moment of conf...
This is my entry for the 2019 Halloween contest. It's just a little thing that popped into my head, which I felt I could do justice to with the short time I had available to me. I hope you enjoy it. "But Andrew..." "I'm not talking about this anymore. We've argued for a week and I've told you, I'm not into it." "Listen, I just..." "I have to go to class...
DOWN THE GREAT OCEAN ROAD This is the first story in a new series. I've set it in the late eighties in the seaside resort town of Lorne. I've deliberately injected some of the unique Australian sayings and lingo into it so apologies to those who don't speak it. I'll provide a brief translation at the end of the story. I'm hoping to drag this one out a bit l...
NOTE: This is adult fiction containing mature material and is intended for an adult readership. If you are offended by such content then please exit the page. Feedback is always welcome. Please let me know if you'd like the narrative continued. * * * * * Dr. Janice Clifton had spent the entire semester fielding the squabbles and complaints. The new faculty...
Kim and I have been friends for a while. She's a cute brunette in her early 20s, kind of petite and small framed. She had just broken up with her boyfriend of 2½ years and wanted to go out and really raise some hell. Well, I'm always up for some fun. Friday night - party time! I decided to invite my girlfriend Michele to go with us, though she and Kim had ne...
TAKING IT FURTHER The investigation takes on a whole new perspective when Kay and Nickie spot the police sergeant from Lorne in a café with two career criminals leading to them to wonder just what they have uncovered and how does this relate to the original crime? Aussie Lingo 101. Op Shop: Shortened version of Opportunity shop, the Australian equivalent...
The house across the street had only been for sale for a couple of weeks before it sold. I was cleaning the breakfast dishes, when I heard all the commotion from across the street. I quickly finished the dishes and walked to the big front window to watch my new neighbor move in. I had no idea who had bought the house, so needless to say I was excited to see...
It's just after six; 31st of December 2007. The ground is frosted over and the entrance to Victoria Wine has frozen shut. A few strong jolts later and Mac slipped her slight torso through the small gap between the shutters and the door and walked to the counter. "Bottle of red, please. Any red." she smiled. "We've got this?" the cashier held up a bottle of...