The candles send flickers of light to mingle with the aroma of the roses that are set upon every available surface. The music is softly humming, keeping in tune with the candle-light. The wine is at a perfect temperature, chilling on ice, glasses waiting to be filled, then to touch our lips. A fresh set of red satin sheets upon the king sized bed, me in my n...
The Forfeit, Ch. 6, Valentine Day Amanda looked again at her left hand, tears coming to her eyes as she remembered Christmas Eve and Will's lovely proposal. They had been sitting in front of the tree, just holding each other and making Christmas wishes. Amanda's had been that things would always be this perfect, that they would always love each other so w...
Note: So this one probably isn't as good as my others standing alone. It was mostly written as a continuation of the first one. Therefore, there's no build up or tension build or anything. It kind of jumps right into it. I highly recommend reading (or rereading) the first one to kind of get yourself in the mood of the story. However, if you don't want to g...
I had not been in the office more than a couple of hours when my secretary buzzed me and said, "Sir, a young lady named Latoya would like to speak with you on line 3, if you are not busy." I answered, "Sure, I'll take it, thank you Sherry!" I didn't know anyone named Latoya, but I figured that it must have something to do with the 'games'! I answered the ph...
(Disclaimer: This story is a work of fantasy; names and places are products of the author's imagination or used fictitiously. Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull is the property of Lucasfilm Ltd. Please DO NOT repost without the author's permission) Cate Blanchett: After Crystal Skull It was an Australian military base closed long ago during a cost-saving spree,...
Spoilers: Everything from "Lovers Walk" on is fair game. And I have mixed around the facts to suit Spike's. . .er. . .my story's needs. Summary: This follows "Idle Fancy". Spike comes back to Sunnydale for what he left behind. Takes place during Season Four before "The Initiative" Disclaimer: Everything belongs to Joss Whedon and Mutant Enemy. Background...
Mandy and Jenny stayed together, holding each other in the big bed until they heard the kids waking. Then they sighed, kissed softly and re-arranged their clothing. They left the loft, holding hands and smiling. They had the days pretty well choreographed now. As the kids woke from naps, one mom took them to the bathroom while the other prepared snacks for e...
I answered the personal ad in the Saturday newspaper. "Companion Wanted. Generous compensation." I was sort of disappointed when a man's voice answered. "I am calling about you ad." I said uncertainly. "Can you come see me for an interview?" the voice asked. "Can you tell me more about the position?" I asked. "Everything will be explained during our in...
Above our heads the thrumming of an electric ceiling fan slices through the soupy heat but barely disturbs the thick, dead air. Beyond the shuttered window the hustle and bustle of the morning's street market has now slowed to the languid torpor of a Saigon afternoon. Occasionally a car horn blares out a warning to a tardy pedestrian, but little can distract...
Claire paced the hall in agitation. At her best she had never been patient in nature but as nervous as she was now the forced wait was only irritating her more. Her nerves were rubbed raw but she was trying desperately to maintain her composure. She needed this job. Needed it in the worst way. Working at Jacks little a vaunt guard gallery these past few mont...