...And while they were in the field, Cain attacked his brother Abel and killed him. Then the Lord said to Cain, "Where is your brother Abel?" And Cain replied, "I do not know. Am I my brother's keeper?" Genesis 4:8b-9 ------ I sat at the table watching as the 12 persons who had decided my fate walked back into the jury box. One female juror looked at me...
We first met Troy and Pattie at a "new neighbors" party shortly after we moved here from New Orleans a year ago. We live close by ( across the street and five houses down), and my husband, Bryan, and Troy hit it off right away. They both liked dirt bikes, cars and the same football team, and I could tell that Bryan was also a little in awe of Troy's general...
Author's Note: For those of you who have waited a long time for this, thank you for your patience. I started this story 10 years ago but never finished it. When I tried to go back and just finish the story, I couldn't do it without making significant changes. I've changed in a decade...the characters I write have to change too! :-) If any details in this en...
Anyone intending to read this story should read part one first. It will help to understand the characters involved. Please feel free to comment, as it is the only way to improve and develop as a writer and all comments are welcome and encouraged. * After cheating on Paul with the doctor, my husband and I had gone back to a 'normal' life. Although we had th...
Chapter 7 With a shriek Magnolia shot behind Kitty when Skye, in a smelly tracksuit and platform shoes raising her beyond her normal height of six foot two inches, entered the bar at 8:58 and snarled, "Where is this gay woman?" "Skye, calm down. For your information this is Lady Fitzroy but you are to call her Magnolia. And she's not gay; she's ex-gay and...
"Here you go, Ted. Sit back and enjoy your beer. I've asked you to join me because I've got a story to tell you that's gonna grab your imagination by the balls," I said as I put his beer down in front of him. He and I were seated across from one another in a booth in Ernie's Bar just down the block from the Riverview Athletic Center. We each had a cold draft...
Chapter 3: The Plot Thickens Erika Johansson smiled at her reflection in the bedroom mirror. Had Alistair not already left for his early morning meeting with Thomas and Sally, he would undoubtedly have approved. She held the compact mobile phone away for a moment, and shook out the silken locks she'd styled into golden waves. They bounced on her shoulders...
This is another entry in an ongoing story consisted of other shorts I've written. I recommend reading Odd Job then Another Day before reading this. Just in case the story is confusing. I want to thank everyone for their comments and emails I've received and the support I've received. I also want to thank Allison for editing all of my work and helping improve...
The chronological order of my stories is as follows: Todd & Melina series, Interludes 1-5, Sperm Wars series, Russian Roulette series, Case of the Murdered Lovers series, Case of the Murdered Chessplayer series, The Swap series, Interludes 6-10, The Murdered Football Player Series, Case of the Black Widow series, Teresa's Christmas Story, The Case of the Bla...
What one spouse sees as being unfaithful, the other sees entirely differently. This is the fifth in this series. Edited by Angel Love as always and includes her suggestions and comments to make a better story for you. Consequences -Delia The door opened, admitting a shaft of unwelcome light into the lounge where I was sitting on a Friday afternoon. A tal...