I pushed open my bedroom door and a crowd of girls rushed me. "Master!" they all yelled in impatience. "Sorry, girls, sorry, I had to get our last member." Neija, clinging to my arm, gave a sheepish smile. "Sorry." We stepped into the bedroom, to find that the entire floor was covered in beds. Lean a few on the walls and we'd have a giant padded cell. "Ok...
[Author's note: From this point in the story, the characters will begin to interact with characters from the series; "Cherry Takes on the NFL" To avoid any confusion on my reader's part, a familiarity with both series would be helpful. Thank you for taking the time to read and for all your wonderful encouragement.] Things were perfect; Gary was still proces...
This is my Winter Holidays Story Contest 2012 entry. * CHAPTER ONE I collapsed on the sofa after working what felt like the longest shift in history. It wasn't a single work day anymore. Ever since Black Friday, all my days in retail sales had just melted together into one endless work day of frenzied, angry shoppers. Add finals on top of that, and the pr...
Steve was surprised only by how quickly Gwen's detractors had managed to set things in motion. He had expected the 'dance' to begin during the summer recess. He was already feeling quite irritated when he was stopped by a TV reporter as he made his way through the airport. "Can you shed any light on these ethics violation accusations? What exactly is Gwen A...
Like to cook? You become a chef. Have an interest in education? Most likely end up a teacher. Me I wanted to fly, so I became a pilot. Over the years I finagled myself a pilot license with several ratings, then later a spot with an Air National Guard outfit. Unfortunately none of the big airlines was hiring when my time was up, so I had been with a little re...
They sat on opposite sides of the couch in silence, neither saying a word to each other. A magazine sat open on her lap, and as she flipped through the pages she could feel his frustration rising. "I hate you so much," Ben said suddenly, staring straight ahead. Julia didn't even look up from her reading at her boyfriend's outburst. She had gotten used to th...
This is the tenth in a series called consequences. Thanks to LadyCibelle for her editing and comments. Always makes for a better story. Consequences Joyce Prologue I came home from work that Wednesday a little early since I wanted to change into a fresh shirt before the dinner. It was business, a meeting with a couple of contractors that wanted to hire m...
Author's note: This story takes place following Holly's Winter and Cecee's Spring, but before Vicky's Fall and Oksana's New Year. However, this story was written immediately after Holly's Winter and before any of the others in the series. It should stand as its own complete story. I appreciate comments, feedback and constructive criticism. I Why is it that...
Niue is a rock in the Pacific a bit east of Tonga. To be accurate, it's a big coral atoll but that might lead you to think of palm trees swaying above white sandy beaches. Wrong! Niue has no beaches, no exciting markets and almost no night life. It takes about three hours to drive right round the island and frankly it isn't worth the effort. You could see an...
All characters are at least 18 years of age Dedicated to that hot sexy lady attorney in Milwaukee who inspired this story -- You know who you are -- Thanks for your "sexual stimulation" as a catalyst for this story * January is here! UGH! Another miserable winter. The only way it could get any worse is if my husband, Patrick, were transferred from Milwauk...