The mirror still showed the bruise, the reminder. Sam and I didn't need it to remind us what happened was real, we remember. But that's the end of the story. It started last summer. We both like doing things around the house, and we love the house we bought. The bad/good news is there are lots to do in a 50 year old house. I bugged my husband yet again. "S...
Chapter 6: Gossip and Gains Inside the cavern, the foamy surf splashed high over the rock, sending a spectacular spray of water into the air and over the two men bringing their narrow motorboat to dock. Dressed in a thick parka against the surprising chill on that part of the island, Royce squinted his eyes against the fine briny shower. The islander, on...
Chapter 01 First time is Family Time All characters are over 18 years of age. "Oh Happy Days! " Dave Grace sang out with gusto. Then acting as his own back up choir, Dave quickly echoed the verse an octave lower "Oh, Happy Days!" Dave did not normally sing old Gospel songs in the shower, but today was a special day. His daughter was home. Dave had gotte...
I don't cheat, okay? Let me say it again. I. Do. Not. Cheat. The same way I don't drink-drive or wear yesterday's underpants. It's a built-in rule and one that with a little forward thinking is never broken. I'm engaged now to Amanda and our relationship couldn't be stronger. It's built on honesty and it's built on trust, got me? We have a varied, healthy an...
Over coffee Sunday morning I knew my problem was eliminated when I yelled at Kara. The tension was gone yet I sighed as my eyes remained focused upon the same black mark on the way. The price was my valued friendship with Kara. Before a raging fire in den I curled up on the sofa. Tears welled up. Much of what was said needed to be said, but said differently...
* * * * * Click Here to listen: .mp3 format or .ogg format. (39 min/mp3) * * * * * Scotland: 1559 Margarete and Lise had come to Scotland in May, so the shortness of the days approaching midwinter was a somewhat disturbing marvel. Accustom to the light and mildness of the countryside around Bordeaux, They beheld the late sunrise and early sunset with won...
by Prof. Richard W. (formerly of the University of ____________) Part 15 - "Val's Discovery" As promised, I found myself hearing the rest of Sophia's report while we cuddled in our bed in the Oxford Hotel. Outside, the faintly heard routine of the city was underway-- so normal sounding. Inside, my lover and companion reclined comfortably in my arms, enjoy...
A/N: Hello loves! How are you? I hope you are all well and enjoying the warmth of spring as I am. Thank you for all the wonderful feedback. I read every comment and every email and take everything you say into consideration. I love to hear from you and the best way to send me anything is definitely via email, so keep it coming. Now...Some people have express...
No, the story isn't over. In many ways, it is just beginning. I appreciate all of the feedback. I have deleted some of the public comments, since the writers have stated they didn't read the story from the beginning. I think you need to start with the first one to get a sense of the people involved. I probably explain how I feel about certain aspects more...
After talking to Marie, Dawn and I quickly packed and then managed a fitful night's sleep before an early start. We headed east at six in the morning. You don't want to cross the passes tired in winter, and we were into mid-November. Snow at Snoqualmie Pass was measured in tens of feet and snowfall in tens of inches. We hit the pass at eight, Yakima a littl...