On the night that Liam's destiny changed forever, Sarah, the woman who abandoned him for a cheap date that promised a starlet career, sat on a curb outside of a club staring at Liam's number in her phone. For Sarah, things had been going well. Two days before, she had a meeting with a casting director that went better than she could have imagined resulting i...
A boar wandered through the forest, shaking its shaggy head in the morning chill. It was thirsty and it rooted in the earth for the smell of water. It knew the way to the nearest pond, having been to this particular watering hole numerous times over its life, but the scent was something to follow. It snorted and huffed and trotted away. The branches rustled...
part 2: Daughter Chapter 1 I stepped out of the store on to the cobblestone street. In my new coat and boots some of my lower legs were still exposed to the chill air, but the rest of me was warm and cozy. It was an elegant winter jacket with feminine contours and a faux-fur lined hood, which I wore up to combat the cold wind. The boots were fine Venetian...
Ch. 8 - Unbreakable Bonds and Forbidden Passions Robin sat at his desk, reviewing the week's reports from his lieutenants. All seemed to be under control, though there was still a great deal of uncertainty surrounding the unexpected death of his brother and niece last week. As he continued to read, a knock came at his door. "Come." "Father," said Geoff...
[The story so far: Author Simon Kettridge gets doused by a strange rainstorm while visiting England and finds himself visiting the fantastical realm of the Phaeland Empire instead. Stuck in the setting of his most popular series of novels, he soon realizes that his presence has disturbed an important flow of events, dooming the world to destruction if he can...
Kelsey woke early. It was happening more and more since she moved home, but she liked it. It made for long, luxurious summer days, the kind you dream about when winter rolls around. The house was quiet when she took her morning shower. She piled her long hair up into a knot on top of her head so she didn't have to deal with drying it. It was definitely time...
In my real life I have written numerous memos, bulletins, and letters. I have never written fiction (if we don't including a certain strategic plan written for the federal government). This is my first attempt. Be gentle dear readers. Thanks to BarneyR and Walking Liberty for the editing and advice to make the story better. Any fault lies with me. Chapter 1...
Author's note and acknowledgements This story has sat on my hard drive for four years now. I wrote it, all twenty chapters and 95,000 words of it in eight days of a frenzied, near trance-like state, sitting on my couch with my wife's laptop. She would occasionally have to remind me to eat. When the dust settled, and I looked up, I realized a couple of...
Executive Selection It Begins Amanda was awoken by her boss's subtle approach to mergers and acquisitions. As she surfaced from a delicious sleep, familiar sensations eased into her consciousness: his hand caressing her breast; his lips kissing her softly on the neck; and the warmth of his embrace as he nestled up behind her. She gave a little sigh and mo...
Ch. 7 The memory bloomed vivid for Michael as he raced into the fortress. Nicholas standing over Ian's body. Blood dripping slowly down the dagger's point, leaving a muddy crimson stain in the sand. Cold dead eyes locking with his for an instant before Michael was dragged away. 'I could have saved him.' The thought had haunted Michael ever since that a...