This story was originally submitted as a contest entry. After removing it recently, I've been convinced that it should remain available for reader enjoyment. I am reposting for that purpose, not to play some game with ratings. This story recounts a wild adventure with my husband in the open desert over 40 years ago. I always acknowledge proofreading help p...
A November evening. The train thunders through the dark. Heading for London. First class compartment, busy with suits and open notepads; L-shapes on tables littered with frothy Costa cups. Overnight bags with handles extended, jagged shapes in straight aisles. Opposite me a couple, comfortable in their own skin - skin as dry as parchment - their conversati...
***** I'm loading this one now since I seem to have the bandwidth for it at the moment. Might be a day or so before I put up the next chapter. Oddly enough, that was my thinking after the last one, but maybe this will work one more time for me today. :) Anyway, Quan finds an opportunity to pick up some cash and she sends Morgan and Maggie off to get the ar...
"The lunatic is in my head. The lunatic is in my head You raise the blade, you make the change You re-arrange me 'til I'm sane. You lock the door And throw away the key There's someone in my head but it's not me. And if the cloud bursts, thunder in your ear You shout and no one seems to hear. And if the band you're in starts playing different tunes...
Synopsis: Caught in the undertow of the dreadful great Eorfleode War, a young student finds himself spurred to enlist as the result of being given a white feather, for cowardice, by his ex-girlfriend. Facing death and near disaster at every step, he learns about different colored feathers, such as the blood red arrows of the Boar-Men. Damaged in heart and so...
He stumbled in the darkness, picking his way through the stand of birch trees. Leaning against one of the pale trunks, he paused, hands on his knees, and tried to catch his breath. A black sedan crawled down the road, and he threw himself flat on the cold, hard ground as they combed the woods with a handheld searchlight. As the beam sliced past him, he coul...
No sex whatsoever . Depending on the response, there will be additional chapters. "Can I help you, gentlemen?" The voice came from a speaker above the door collocated with a video camera. "We're federal agents; we'd like to talk to you. Would you step outside please?" "Do you have a warrant of any kind?" "Well...no...we just want to chat." "Hold your id...
Pack Warrior Greg Barks' POV Arrowhead Alpha Home I woke to the banging on my door. "GREG! Meet me in Heather's room in ten minutes." I recognized my boss's voice. "Yes, Beta Coral." I looked at the clock; it was just after midnight. I'd gotten maybe an hour of sleep, and I had a feeling I wouldn't get much more. I quickly dressed and was out the door...
I wish to thank my amazing team. Girlinthemoon, Norafares, Hal, Pixel the Cat, and GeorgeAnderson. Harddaysknight is my mentor and gives me critical review. Sbrooks103x also gives me a pre-post read and I'm very grateful. My team is the best in the business and I love you all. Author's Note: My friend, Oshaw has written a story called "Grief" that left me a...
In a few instances Spanish phrases appear to add drama to the story. Incorporated into the story, as part of the dialog, are simple translations to help the reader understand. ******** "What time do you get home?" "Yesterday was early, so today is late. I'll be back, about dark, sometime after eight." "Do you eat supper in town or do you want me to fix...