Authors note: Again thanks for the accolades and the constructive criticisms. In American folklore recurring references are made to the 'Good Hearted Woman' married to a "Good Timing Man." This story is a another depicting the Opposite Scenario that is just as widespread but rarely talked about. A "Good Timing Woman" married to a decent hardworking man whos...
Chapter 17 I woke in pain. My head was killing me. To my surprise I could reach my magic, so I healed myself. I slowly opened my eyes and I was lying in Harmon's arms and he was radiating concern, mixed with rage. There was also some type of... field in the air. It stopped me when I tried to open a portal, or really do anything outside of my body. We were...
8 A Palpable Hit The lighting faded as a spotlight appeared at the far end of the room. Rosemary Kingdom stepped into the glare. "Ladies and gentlemen, on behalf of Mr and Mrs Hummings and Hummings Enterprises, I hope that you are enjoying your evening here with us in Highview Mansion. We would like to end the formal part of the evening with a display fro...
"Is this Mr. Mike Morgan?" The deep voice asked when I picked up the phone. "Yes, it is." I answered, curious as to who was calling. It was nearly 8 AM and on a Sunday, the phone almost never rang at that time of day. "This is Captain Stan Harrison, Oregon State Police. I am calling about Dana Morgan, I assume that is your wife?" "Yes, it is?" I felt a su...
15 Crime and Punishment A small crowd was already gathering by the wooden stage as the prison van rolled into the town square. A howl of artificial anger could not hide the sense of callous expectation as the five naked prisoners were led onto the stage to stand, in standard Foundation style, with their legs spread wide apart, presenting their fettered bod...
Chapter 14 Exhibit A Judge Maxwell surveyed the courtroom before sinking into her seat while the usher struggled to silence the court. The House of Justice had been crowded for the past thirty minutes, the boisterous spectators eager for a sight of the defendant. As an uneasy silence descended Maxwell finally let her eyes fall on the accused standing, legs...
Sure, I know that I drink too much. With the last two years that I've had, so would you. My husband, Dr. Frederick Harmon, dear man, was a full professor at state, when he was killed in an auto accident. Yes, I make good money from my position as principal at Armstrong High School. I have a son, Jimmy, who just started college. Thankfully, his tuition is fre...
It was Friday evening, the end of a moderately demanding week at work, and I was looking forward to going out to dinner with my sweet, lovely wife. We had not done this for some time, so I had invited my wife to go out for dinner and have an evening together away from our home, without chores and tasks surrounding us and demanding to be done. Our lives were...
Chapter 21 The President said in shock, "The missiles are gone! And what is that your showing me, where is that? We still had seven minutes." I sighed and said, "I destroyed four of them, the fifth was the response you ordered. Through that portal is the capitol city in the Elven dimension." I started to wonder if I broke myself. I was expecting the numbn...
Chapter 13 I started hoping for another Demon challenge as I was asked to go over the last few days for the fourth time in a debriefing. Did I mention all the kudos and high fives the witches the world over got for protecting our dimension? No, because it never happened. Apparently the government was very uneasy they could not take control the blockers. Th...