"Nothing moving, but I know they're out there," I said to my newly assigned private. As the sergeant major in charge of a wild pack of rebels, I wanted him to learn quickly so he could stay alive. "Private, listen up, and pay attention, be like a whisper in the night in a steady breeze of cold air. Stay down, stay low and focus." "Roger that, ma'am," the yo...
Miles held the door of the diner open for Ana as she walked into the dimly lit restaurant. The diner had an old-fashioned look, as if the furnishings had been there for years and years. The walls were lined with booths, each booth featuring the listings for a jukebox sitting in the corner. Poor, modern country music was playing. There was also a bar with sea...
Hey all! We're still in the stilted-language phase of this story, but we'll soon leave it. Also, some have rightly pointed out the many gaps in the science of it all... I don't defend my grasp of xenobiology, or even some of the more basic concepts that I don't convey correctly in these pages, but I hope you can suspend disbelief for the sake of narrative an...
Part: The First We met at one of her customary haunts, a busy little Brazilian place called Bossa Nova. From our table, conveniently located near the front entrance, the crowded market was in full view. Its customers busily scurried about in what seemed an existence parallel to, but absent chance of intersection with, our nearly motionless selves. Upon a...
Second and concluding part. No graphic sex. Reading the first part would provide a basis for greater understanding. This second part, however, possibly will stand alone. To be sure, I am guilty of fascination with words and frequently choosing archaic constructions. To the half dozen who possibly will read and enjoy my humble effort, I extend my appreciati...
"Welcome with Grace and Benedictions, Neophytes Novitiatae to the Collegium Ars Magica." The woman standing before them in elegant Magisterial garb was recognized by all, even those who hadn't yet officially met her, "My name is Sorus Rogan, however you may address me simply as Matrion, as I will be playing mother to your Novitium, my new brood of hatchlings...
Part 11: The professor returns Dear Reader, You may know of the current spate of claims of sexual misconduct that have invaded the college campus. On her own campus, Professor Winderly has been hauled before the Provost, as many times as her former mentor had been in his day, to answer claims that she has engaged in activity that was a poor reflection on t...
Author's note; You will notice that the Sassafras tree has absolutely nothing to do with the theme of the story you are about to read. However, "HOT SMOKE and SASSAFRAS" was a song by a little-known rock group of the late 1960s called 'The Bubble Puppy.' It was an underground hit back when my wife Becky and I were dating. The melody and lyrics of the song co...
Chapter 16: Power Corrupts On the following morning, the Williams couple flew home. During their flight, Destiny revealed they would be leaving for their honeymoon the following evening. The happy couple spent two weeks sunbathing and relaxing in Rio. They enjoyed the finest restaurants and clubs while Tyler kept his wife thoroughly satisfied in every way....
[Note - this story has elements of raceplay in it. It's not meant to offend, but if that's the kind of thing that you don't like, then this is a good point to stop reading. And probably needless to say, but this is a fantasy, so for God's sake don't start putting tasers in sensitive places.] ***** The limo worked its way through a mess of traffic downtown....