I fell in to a restless sleep that night and was up early the next morning. I took my shower and was on my way to make to the kitchen to make coffee when the telephone rang. I guess Robyn and I picked up at the same time. I was getting ready to hang it up when I heard Jim's voice. "Robyn did you know Marc was beat up yesterday evening? He is still in the h...
Chapter 15 - Two Thanksgivings Mike and Ruthie stopped in Santa Cruz for smoothies before driving the final part of their trek up to the university. The stop and having a fruit drink improved Mike's mood. He did not exactly cheer up, but instead of being depressed he became more pensive. He did not want to remain in Santa Cruz, but Ruthie could tell that he...
I'd like to thank my editor. You know who you are. You're the best in the business and I love you. This is the first and last story that will be posted under this username. Hope you find it entertaining. ***** May 19 started very well. It was a Monday and I had a final. I aced it. I went to check the schedule and saw that I didn't have another until Friday...
I have been a single parent for four years due to the untimely death of the love of my life in a car accident. Our daughter was 12 at the time of the accident. We both took it pretty hard, but we had each other and a good therapist. At least money was not a concern as the trucking company paid a large sum for the negligence of their driver who was uninjured...
(Maybe it Does) Part one should be read first for this to make sense. The story follows a timeline. It had been a busy week. On Monday the stock market took off like I thought it would. I made good money for my clients and me. Once again, I had proved to myself that I had done my job and successfully done my homework. Every day this week Bridget and I met...
Sandra’s Story The wind cut across the river flinging the tall grasses of the marshland to and fro, like an army of rag dolls. Sandra looked across the wild open expanse of Fenland and wondered what lay beyond. In those days her name was still Sarah. It was only in more modern times she had changed it. The year was 1645 and the Civil war, which had wrecked...
"Come on, David, just jump before we get caught." "Ana, are you crazy? You know that if anyone finds out about this we're both dead." "We're not even completely naked. And what's the use of breaking into the school's swimming pool if we're not going to take advantage of it? Are you being a chicken?" "No." "Then get your ass in the pool, David." "My dad...
FRIDAY EVENING (PART 1 — THE MALL) "Dinner or shopping first?" Ben asked her. This was the first time he had told her what they would be doing tonight. "What kind of shopping?" she asked. "Probably to the mall. We need to find an outfit for you to wear to work tomorrow. The guys want to see you in something new and unique." "Sounds like fun. I'm not rea...
Author's note: This is a work of fiction. All characters are over eighteen years of age. All characters are figures of the author's imagination. ++++++++++ The first thing Cameron realized after he woke and regained his senses was he still hurt. He could breathe now, but his ribs were tender to the touch and his body ached all over. The second thing was th...
As the first to awaken aboard the luxury yacht out in the middle of the deep blue sea, Rick Chaplain decided to get a bit of fresh air up on the deck, and sat out in the open on one of the numerous plastic recliners with an orange juice to enjoy the relaxing atmosphere, and the tranquil peace of it all. He knew he had a lot to think about, but for that shor...