Author's note: I didn't particularly want to add a preface to any story, as many authors do, but feel the need to add one here. A comment was recently made on Chapter 1 of "Kim's New Life." The subject was "Too Wordy," and the comment was "I had to start skimming to maintain interest. Too descriptive. After a brief description, move the story forward." If...
This story is set in and around Bilbala (ቢልባላ), a small village which can be found in Semien Wollo (ሰሜን ወሎ), Amhara Region (የአማራ ክልል), Northern Ethiopia (ሰሜን ኢትዮጵያ) [12°10'N and 38°59'E] All names, characters, situations and incidents portrayed in this story are fictitious. No identification with actual persons is intended or should be inferred. Copyright...
One It was the usual Wednesday evening routine -- straight off the train and into the Duke of Wellington. Known locally as 'The Welly', it was the nearest pub to the station and I had become an expert in beating the rush as every thirsty commuter seemed to make a beeline there on the way home. A mixture of knowing which carriage to use and fast walking mea...
** October 13, 2014 ** Kara Dear Diary, I'm wrapping up a meeting with a client at her office on Columbus Day. Moments away from shutting down my computer, my Gmail notification pops up. Just seeing that it's from her, Lissy, brings a blush to my cheeks. I know without looking that my miss has instructions for me. No longer listening to what my client is...
Author's Note: Dear Readers, As with my previous submission, this one is a slow build and a bit on the lengthy side. It may not be for everyone. For those who continue reading, I hope you enjoy. All feedback and comments are welcome. -S. Maddoxxx ***** Toni Davies sat at the stoplight waiting for green as she took into account the sparse traffic. She gl...
Authors Note: Well, I can see now why there's hardly any stories involving survival and apocalyptic themes on this site. I had to edit out most of the violence so I don't know, I hope this reads like a genuine survival love story regardless. Had I known there was a prohibition, I wouldn't have written this story. But I have, so. As a disclaimer, this story...
Halloween, Samhain, All Hallow's eve. Here's my paranormal romance for the season. HUGE thanks to E for being my sounding board, even through my annoying plot issues. Comments/votes/feedback are all super appreciated. Thanks for reading!! Early October It started with a card game. Okay, not any card game. My best friend's sister had recently opened a mind...
This story is a bit wordy and fairly long, so if you are looking for immediate gratification, you might want to look elsewhere. ------------- ----------------------- The following story is a work of fiction. Any resemblance between actual persons, living or dead (or just confused) is entirely coincidental. Please do not copy/redistribute the story, in part...
Well here is the 13th chapter in my book. Thanks to everyone who read, those who gave feedback and mainly to those who voted. I hope you all liked the story so far, if not I'm sorry but like I said I started writing this 20+ years ago. I agree that I have no writing back ground and it may be 'choppy' if you will. To some it makes no sense, but it does if you...
This is the second part of the "McKayla's Miracle" series. If you're interested in the story, you should read chapter 1 first. I love hearing from readers, so please feel free to send me a comment or drop me an email. *********************** I awoke with McKayla spooned up behind me. Her breath was warm against my neck. One arm was draped around me, cupp...