Peter The warriors of the black army advanced on our left flank. They shouted, shook their spears. Behind their first ranks loomed even larger enemies. There was the rumble of cannons and the purple stench of malevolent magic. The initial maneuvering for subtle strategic advantages seemed to be over. Here they came, with flashing swords and yet I was more w...
"Ladies! Ted, Peter and I are off for a Chinese meal and then we're going to the trots. Ted has some hot tips so perhaps we can win tonight. Would you like to join us?" Ignoring Jennifer's coldness and responding to the nods and warmth of Karen and Ruth he continued. "That's settled then. We're going to the trots." Noticing Jennifer's expression, Bob quic...
Author's note: All characters and companies mentioned in this story have no existence outside the imagination of the author, and have no relation whatsoever to anyone or anything bearing the same name or names. Events portrayed in this story are pure invention and have not been based on any events that have happen in real life. All the characters involved in...
'I am black and you are white,' said Rebecca, rising to Ben's assertion that women did not have the mind-set to excel at chess. Hinting that she had some modest ability herself, and frequently played with friends, she had challenged him to join her in a game. There would have to be a handicap, though, in view of his professed superiority. 'Fine by me,' he...
While Jon was, for the most part, enjoying his sojourns across the wilds of Kul Tiras, he did miss his daily trip to the Cathedral of Light in Stormwind. The citizens of Kul Tiras did not worship the Light, but rather their spiritual needs were met by a clerical order known as the Tidesages. The Tidesages were devoted to the Tidemother, and the wind and sea...
The metal tips of her stiletto shoes clicked against the black and white chequer board floor tiles; each step instinctively, without thought or effort, alternating between black and white. As she made her stately progress across the tiled floor she mused on the aptness of the symbolism that reflected the extremities of the world she inhabited and held sway o...
Hey there! I'm Jessica. No family name. I don't need anyone finding me. But feel free to call me Jess, or Jessie, or any of those shortening names. Of course, I also go by Crystal, Jasmine, Mindy...pretty much anything that pops into my head and could be a girl's name. Sometimes I just don't trust people with my real name. And for no real reason. Just a vibe...
Kim McCall wrapped her arms around her legs and hugged them, her knees pulled up under her chin. "I can't believe it," she said. "I can't believe that we only have two days left." The porch swing creaked as Kim's roommate, best friend and lover Pam Maguire sat down beside her. The taller girl stretched out her legs. Kim enjoyed the sight as Pam flexed those...
"No one knows." he knew the young girl wouldn't believe him. If anyone was comparable to Tempest in the pranks department, it was Davis and she knew most of his tricks. He lowered his voice as the members of the Stone family did when speaking of any member of the Rose family, "all we know is he ran off with Bianca Rose." "Who?" she thought Davis said Bianca...
Chapter 7 ♪ Listen to the rhythm of the falling rain... He heard the rain and thunder knowing it was probably raining in his apartment. But he was too tired to get out of bed, allowing nature to have its way as he pulled the covers over his head to keep warm and prevent the light of day from intruding, interrupting him. He slept another hour or so only to...