'Let's pause for a bit to eat here.' Rafe said when they had walked for what he estimated two Earth hours. Days here were about one and a half of Earth's, but his internal clock still ticked on Earth time. He pulled out two dried strips of meat and chewed on one while Wendy chewed on the other. Iloma and K'Kess nodded in understanding and they sat down, taki...
Benjamin watched the next band set up. It was a brass quartet, the fifth group he saw so far that day. He called Patrick to tell him to hurry. "Hi. It's Benjamin. I'm near stage with the brass quartet. They are about to start. Where are you?" "Hey Benjamin. I'm at the hot dog stand. I can see you from here. I'll be with you in a minute," Patrick replied. B...
Tracy and I have been happily married for 15 years, with 2 kids (a 12 year old girl and 6 year old boy). At least I think the word "happily" applies -- let me explain. First, some background on us. We met in college and married early in our careers after college. I am an accountant and she was a teacher until kid number 2 came along at which time she stayed...
A/N: Here is something I've tried to write for a while now, and finally succeeded. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did writing it. Also, English is not my main language, so if there are typos or mistakes, I apologize. Tales of Cera will be a series of stories that happen in the same world, but each story will focus on different people and even different...
A Pack of Tales Copyright © 2013 Naoko Smith Thank you so much to Bramblethorn for continuing to support my writing in spite of the many demands on your time. Please leave comments and feedback for me so I know what works and what doesn't as I write up the rest of this story. This series will include two kinds of chapters: story chapters, called '(sto...
~*~Author's Note~*~ Would just like to remind everyone that everything is free for criticism. Again suggestions and ideas are always welcome. Please remember to rate, and if you feel like it, leave a comment. ***** -- Country Peace -- The time spent inside the car had been pretty peaceful as they drove. Kaleb, making sure to focus on all possible obsta...
Wendy was 43, very attractive, meticulously groomed, and wore only the very best, expensive designer clothes. Her husband was very wealthy and worked in finance. They owned a big mansion in Double Bay with a superb water view. Wendy did not have to work and did whatever she wanted. Her husband was often away with work and so she would spend her days shoppi...
Taleena was fast asleep. She had been in class at college all day and then worked in the supermarket until closing time at eleven. It had been a busy Friday evening and she was very tired by the time she arrived at home. As soon as she saw her bed, she took off her jeans, her t-shirt, her bra and her socks, leaving only her panty. She was asleep almost at on...
Libraries are generally very reserved places. I like the dark stacks of books and the quiet. I am fond of the smell of old bindings and decaying paper. Of course, men don't usually find those women in my line of work entirely attractive. Frankly, I have to admit that I don't find myself entirely attractive. I am too tall and thin. My hair is long and flat, a...
The streets were scattered with late night stragglers as Detective Logan and I made our way back to my unmarked vehicle. It was late -- pulling the cuff of my leather jacket back, looking down at my watch, squinting my eyes in the dark, 2:38 AM. Absently I rubbed at my cheek, wincing at the sharp pain that was beginning to throb on the right side of my fac...