This story is the latest update to my five-part sequel based on edrider73's 2014 story, "Revenge in Advance," in which a wife purchases an insurance policy that ultimately details the revenge her husband would face if he was caught cheating on her. To understand the full context of what is happening here, I suggest you read that series, made up of "Revenge...
The imperial elven capital's airship port was more like a large field of towers and landing spots than a traditional seaport. Different sized rotating towers lifted up platforms of cargo and people with magical ease while their steady humming filled the air. On top of the usual traffic several new patrol class cruisers were in the middle of their launch pre...
Editing magic performed by KJ24 and Shyqash, plus contributions by the regular gang of brigands and neer-do-wells. Flood tide: The period between the low tide and rising of the water to high tide. This tale is an espionage fantasy under assault by reality. The 'hero' of this tale might be considered a Libertarian, though the label means nothing to him. He...
*First off, PokingFun for trudging through another of my offerings* *To a whole band of miscreants and ne'er-do-wells who give me feedback, keep me on track and urge me to keep going* *Lastly, to Talonwolf, who continues to evade the best counter-terrorism units money can buy* *The Persians marshalled all the nations under the Sun and Stars yet they were...
Chapter 15 Note: all persons in this novel are fictitious. If you are looking for a great deal of explicit sexual activity, this story is not for you. Those scenes that are included will be evocative rather than just for the sake of sex itself. This story is for your reading pleasure. Its length is undetermined at this time, because I do not know where my m...
Note: This is a work of FICTION! Although the areas this story takes place in are real; all of the landscapes depicted, the people described, and everything else this story uses to make it enjoyable reading for you are NOT REAL. As you read this story, try to remember: THIS IS A NOVEL! 38. Pain-ting The building was not fully cleared, but the service ele...
My name is Steve, and I have the model life. I have a gorgeous wife, Katie, who I will describe more later, because it's an important part of my story. I have a smart and handsome son, Simon. I go to church on Sundays, and our congregation is led by a wise and spiritual man we all just call The Pastor, and he has been so much more than a priest in my life. H...
Copyright 2008, 2009,2010, 2011 By Madengineer3 all rights reserved I must remember what my siblings and I, have been taught. My father stressed it and constantly pointed out that our family was never to be the aggressors in any situation. In defense we were free to engage the enemy, but only with a measured response. However, there are circumstances in w...
Cincinnati, Ohio was just slightly above Mobile, Alabama on the list of profitable arts and craft fair locations for a dealer. Even Cleveland had moved up in the ranks. Yet there I sat, pissed off yet reluctantly resolved to make the best of the situation. It was always good to have at least one 'psychic' present at these trailer trash shopping mall events....
I'm talking to myself again. So what? Who else would listen? God, it hurts. It hurts so bad. I knew it was coming. But there's no way I could have prepared for this. The pain's deep down inside my fucking chest. The feeling of emptiness is unreal. The loneliness. I'm gonna lose it. I just know I'm gonna lose my mind. They're going to put me away somewhere....