This is an original story following 'A Fall in Antioch.' May 1107 The cloaked figure stood motionless by the mast. He could hear the rain hammering on the wooden decks like gravel flung against an oaken door and hissing where it fell into a leaden sea. The wet sail above him dripped idly on his neck and shoulders. There was scarcely a breath of wind an...
In just 3 days, my girlfriend would be celebrating the grand opening of her new location for her salon and boutique. What started in a small store front had gradually grown into a thriving small business. The swanky suburb of Nashville was thrilled to host a locally sourced clothing retailer that also cut hair and did the works. But don't be fooled... we w...
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The next morning came much too soon for blissfully exhausted Bethany and Ariana. Their evening tryst kept them up very late, providing no time for a good night's rest. The rude awakening from Xander and Nic came early and loud as the boys were eager for the first 11U travel baseball game of the season. Seemingly oblivious to the fact that Bethany and Ariana...
WEDNESDAY When working nights, one gets used to sleeping in as late as necessary. While working in the coffee shop, there was nothing worse than the feeling of waking up completely rested. That invariably meant that she slept through her alarm. Layla was alarmed to be thrown out of her dream by someone rocking her back and forth by her shoulder. For a mome...
Margaret had no qualms about staking her place under the mistletoe at the far end of the hall. She sipped her cherry martini demurely, a lovely splotch of red in her holiday gown against the white garlands and baubles dotting the wall. As the band wailed away in the corner and the men all sipped their colorless, masculine highballs, she scanned the clutches...
Chapter 19 Paul was very sure he had made a mistake. One beer had become two, which had become three, and by the time the owner of the tap-house had (politely) asked he and Sean and Kristopher to leave, he was only vaguely aware of his surroundings. Yes, he thought, trying to focus on the high priestess through the pounding in his head and the roiling of...
Chapter 4: Essay ———— Things were so weird between them, Ariana frowned. First; the kiss, then the weirdness with Sabine. Then Sebastian was being so nice to her. Not to mention that he was intelligent and funny...and ridiculously handsome... Urgh. Ariana knew she needed to swap some shifts around, maybe make sure she worked during the day more. Al...
A note from the author: just to clear some questions that you might have. First off, The house is not made out of the tree. instead it is built into the branches of the tree Second, there are a couple of phrases that might not make any sence to you. I have included a translation for everyone at the end of the chapter. Hope you enjoy the chapter. ****** L...
Part 1 Ariana's lips were soft on his neck, waking him gently from his slumber with a stiffening erection between her nimble fingers. He groaned with her slow rubbing, fidgeting to consciousness and turning to face her. His hand rose lazily to her cheek, stealing her lips from his neck for a quick peck. Her mouth opened and her tongue searched the air for h...