Author's Note This chapter, Connections, starts where we left off. In the Present, After an interesting night, Rick and Celia separated. While Rick's meeting with JACKL leadership had some surprises, Celia enjoyed shopping with Megan and company. Where will Rick, Celia, Sammi all fit into this new world? In the Past, The Jackson's are continuing to find...
I hope readers who have not followed this series will find this entertaining - but of course I recommend reading the backstory. Comments are much appreciated. * Our lives had been strange over the last year. Penny and I had gone from a very conservative and straightforward (although pleasant and satisfying) sex life through a period of swinging and swappi...
Chapter 1 Have you ever fallen in love with a guy that you know is trouble, but that you cannot resist? I always thought I was too smart to do that, but as it turns out I was the biggest fool of all. Not that he was a bad person, not at all, he was totally loveable, but trouble followed him wherever he went, still does. Let me tell you how I met him. It w...
Mud & Magic XIII by Blind_Justice Author's Notes: I'm sorry it took so long but, between the pandemic and some personal issues, writing was difficult. That said, big thanks to my usual partners in crime; my lady love for inspiration and criticism, bikoukumori for a tight editing job and you, the readers and Patrons, for your patience and support. Witho...
Rory Martin was wondering why ever since she started her path into Crescent Pine Woods. She was shivering in her black cloak looking up into the night sky, the stars misguiding her on her way to the little cabin that sat near the edge of the forest. As many times as she had visited her grandmother, following the same path, she was now completely lost. Two y...
This is a work of fiction. All characters depicted are 18 or over. ***** THE PRODIGAL Another passing storm dumped its load all over the penned yacht, tugging restively at her moorings in the buffeting gusts. This endless parade of thunderheads reminded the old man of belligerent drunks, wandering the streets after lockout, banging on doors. It had been r...
I'm honored that blackrandl1958 invited me to participate in the Siren's Song collection. I appreciate her kindness. This story would be equally at home in Romance or Sci-Fi. I thought it might be slightly more appropriate here, but it's half a dozen of one, six of the other. Siobhan is an Irish name that is pronounced Shivahn. * * * * * Sea lion woman,...
Alex waited for the blue orb to answer him, before it faded out completely. After a few more minutes the voice piped up again. "Outside of Romus along an empty path between here and Neisa. That is all I can say for it all that I know." The light then disappeared leaving Alex a mess. He didn't know whether to be happy to know where to find answers or pissed...
Disclaimer: Who can spot the most pop culture references? ***** Chapter 1: So here's a funny story. On March 30th, 1981, John Hinkey Jr. attempted to assassinate President Ronald Reagan, succeeding in wounding him with a bullet that ricocheted and hit him in the chest. When Ronald Reagan was being wheeled into the hospital on a gurney, he looked up at hi...
Author's Notes: Hey guys! Sorry about the long wait. Here's an extra long chapter for you! Chapter 1: Iciness. Cold, desolate iciness. I was covered in blood, the red fluid splattered all over my body. There was nothing here. I stood at the middle of the field, looking around. It was all empty, devoid of life. A hateful land of wonderful winter. Yet, despi...