Amanda let Carol lead her and Wendy through the house, pointing out antiques and other items of obvious pride or sentimental stature among all the furnishings and decorations. Graciously acknowledging the presentations while limiting her own questions and comments seemed to Amanda to be the best way to expedite the tour and allow her to get back to Sean. W...
© 2012 GingerM Ardanis didn't like this; he couldn't see and that made him nervous. Funny, he mused, how one thing led to another. Naira had called him the week before to ask if he was willing to help out with a friend's birthday party. Not thinking much of it at the time, he'd agreed, not asking other than to get the date and time just in case of prior co...
A woman discovers she has the ability to drain the life force from others * There are no Gods. Only driven people who will themselves to be God-like. They make themselves omnipotent and indomitable. It happens all the time. A person's biggest flaw could be key to their extraordinary metamorphosis. This is not a quick, stroke story. If you allow me to set...
These two people just popped into my head one day. I hope you enjoy reading about them. ***** 'I know, I know. I'm late, alright?' My boss is angry, pressing his lips together, arms folded, as he watches me burst in the back door, into the kitchen. 'I fucking know. Stop looking at me like that, will you? There was an accident over on San Juan Boulevard,...
Chapter 1: Just another day at the office. It was raining outside as she exited the cab. Sometimes it seemed like it was always raining. Like the dreariness of the weather had seeped into her soul and turned the colors all to gray. She had to fight her way to the door. The crowd moving along the sidewalk was thick even in the drizzle. The inside foyer was b...
Tight Knit Neighbors 10, September 5018, 7:00 PM Lincoln, Nebraska Fire Drive, Castillo Residence Arriving home just minutes before her husband did, Shayna prepared some food hastily. Her children who had already arrived earlier, each had keys for the house door and were safe even without either parent being home, when they got back from their respectiv...
If you have not read chapter 1, I suggest you do so before reading chapter 2. If you like this story, and would like to see it continued, please leave a comment and vote. ***** The sun had begun to set in the western sky at the Jackson estate. The sweltering heat began to abate and a cooling breeze flowed in from the northwest. Off in the distance, the cal...
*Author's Note: Any and all persons engaging in any sexual activity are at least eighteen years of age. Disclaimers: This story has been edited by myself, using Microsoft Spell-Check. You have been forewarned. Also, if male bisexuality offends you, please hit your 'Backspace' key now. *.* The rainstorm had caught Blake Stevens by surprise. One moment, it...
Jason took a look at his cell phone and smiled, seeing that it was Catherine. He hadn't seen her in over a week, not since their crazy hook up at the house viewing. And now that he'd put in an offer, he knew she'd have to answer his call. So, drawing in a breath, trying his best to sound cool, he answered, "Hey, Catherine." Thankfully, he could actually he...
Bo looked out over the mountains and smiled. The air was cool as the sun set, but not yet uncomfortable. He listened to the birds chirping and the rustle of the wind and felt at ease. He had been deployed for nearly a year, most of it in a combat zone. He had arrived home two days ago and, as he had been on detached duty with a unit that still wasn't statesi...