. . . with apologies to those owned by cats or dogs who don't share my sense of humour . . . * Are you a "Cat" or "Dog" person? Human beings like to categorize or pigeon hole people, things, and ideas - perhaps it makes it easier for us to keep track. Given the adoption of pets as substitute children or spouses, the phrases "cat person" and "dog person" s...
"What do you mean you can't do this anymore?" Amelia whispered. She wasn't surprised by his confession, but that didn't mean the words stung any less. Bryan held up his hands in defeat and sighed. "I'm sorry Lia. I just can't. Not anymore." Staring at the two duffle bags sitting by the door, she cleared her throat. "This is because we can't get pregnant i...
The 750 Project; after ==== there are 750 words, the minimum allowed for a story, and the maximum for this challenge. Please read my profile for my stance on feedback. Feel free to email suggestions or start a conversation. Private messages work too. Bill Berry, Michael Stipe, Peter Buck, Michael Mills: "'Cause everybody cries, and everybody hurts, sometim...
Adam Ziktor is a man of astonishing sexual potency, with a virility that is virtually inexhaustible and a charisma that is nigh-irresistible. He is a man who cannot be bound by the monogamy that our society requires. So, it is fortunate that he does not live in our society. Rather, Adam hails from a parallel universe with a far more open attitude towards sex...
Our first two children practically appeared on demand. I think I winked at Catherine just after she got off the pill and nine months later Dita was born. I'm pretty sure Catherine and I were in sitting too close in the back of a rental car when Junior was conceived. But Number3 ignored Catherine's child bearing hips and my supersperm. We were in our early...
Report 011 Tiding Up To Headquarters Science Exploration, Alpha Centauri; From Mission Commander Zed of the SS Venus, Star Date 5969 Subject: A New Order 003. As I stated in my last report I met with Louise and a real beauty named Shankar to establish my new identity as the part owner of Samantha's properties. Everything worked according to plan. Under th...
The Search Begins "Tara was a fool to go in alone," Helen shouted at the screen as the council members argued as to what the next steps should be. She hated the politics of getting things done. That was the only thing that she figured she would miss about Tara. "Helen, we need to discuss the best plan of action," One woman stated on the screen with a set e...
Hi. My name is Tim, and this story is about my college girlfriend Louise and me, and what college was like for us at what I will just call RDU. RDU was a relatively modest-sized school, but strong academically and unusually strong at sports for its size. It was a private school and attracted a lot of well-to-do students from good families-- like me and Loui...
Elizabeth is a sort of sister-in-law of mine. She and her sister were both adopted so when I married her sister Elizabeth became my official sister-in-law-by-adoption. When Margaret and I divorced Elizabeth became my ex-sister-in-law-by-adoption. Even though Margaret and I were divorced I still had a soft spot for Elizabeth and saw her every so often. She...
The doctor’s office was a genteel and sophisticated place. It was carpeted with a soft, plush fabric, soothingly colored in blue and green. The walls were pasteled in a subtle yellow. Music from a lite radio station was piped in through the invisible speakers. Soft cushioned couches were spread throughout the reception area, facing a long, blond-wooden r...