Father Timothy Rushmore moved around the small chapel of his last parish and heaved a deep sigh. He didn't want to give up his home of nearly twenty years but it was time to go. Time to retire and enjoy the life. He was only fifty-two and the whole world was at his feet. He smiled and looked up into the brilliant stained glass panels that depicted angels acc...
"Sure looks like 24 carrot gold" the little fat sweaty man declared, squinting at the long solid chain and the large heavy pendant dangling from it, in his hands. "Of course it is. I told you it was. How much for it?" Alessandra demanded, staring down at the disgusting thief, who called himself a pawn shop owner. "Well, I guess I could give you 150 bucks,...
Independence Day is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence of the United States, on July 4, 1776. The Continental Congress declared that the 13 American colonies were no longer subject to the monarch of Britain and were now united, free, and independent states. It wasn't the Fourth of July yet, but Buck decided...
Author's Note—This is a work of fiction and all characters are well over the age of consent. ##### She had gotten in bed at 3:14 and woke at 8:01. She got her robe and showered in the main bathroom. Then she dressed in street clothes and took work clothes in a bag. His door had been shut the whole time Lucy was moving around and she didn't want to disturb...
"As this is Mr. Tailor's first offence I do not see any point in incarcerating him, I think community service will suffice?' The judge was addressing Sister Maria, the headmistress of St. Charles School. As a result of a ridiculous prank my friend Ross Ireland had talked me into I had been charged with Public Mischief. Who knew schools had security cameras...
*WARNING – PLEASE READ FIRST This is a story set in the American South during the period of slavery. It is an accurate depiction of the period. As such, racism, racial slurs and racist attitudes are included as key elements of some characters. If you are not comfortable with the topic of slavery, racial supremacy/subordination, or even seeing the "n" word u...
The only thing that this story has in common with the famous short story "The Lottery" written by Shirley Jackson and first published in the June 26, 1948 issue of The New Yorker is the title. All individuals in sexual situations in this story are 18 or older. *********** The religious denomination known as "The Sanctification of the Brethren and Sistren...
CHAPTER 3 A month had gone by. Lisa Mitchell had signed the expulsion notice and sent it back to the University. Shelby had taken a job to help make ends meet. They used a lot of their savings to bail Ryan out. His lawyer prepared him to take a plea deal. On a personal note for Lisa, she felt extreme comfort knowing Ryan was home. Ryan and Lisa discussed...
Th' expense of spirit in a waste of shame Is lust in action, and till action, lust Is perjured, murd'rous, bloody full of blame, William Shakespeare, Sonnet 129 Are some of us born more naked than others? Brought into the world ready to take in every criticism, suggestion, or unkind remark as gospel, increasing the shame and humiliation delivere...
"Shit happens," Mara Philemon muttered to herself as she hid in the pit, submerged in sludge, human excrement, and heaven knew what else. Ever since the world found out about the existence of vampires, special squads called Hunters had been deployed in all of North America's major cities, to hunt down and slay the Undead. Last night, she'd been spotted by su...