Chapter 12 Markem sat, cramped and nauseous, in the rickety carriage as it lumbered its way through the city walls of Dallas. He couldn't wait for this abominable ride to end. The stench of unwashed bodies were bad enough by themselves, but he doubted the torn and stained fabric covering the three person bench that now supported five sets of ass had ever be...
Tim loosened his tie from around his neck a bit. Earlier in the day, shortly after he'd gotten to work, he had thought about loosening it up and maybe not even wearing one. However, one thing led to another – a meeting popped up then lunch with a client – and the day slipped away. Now, it was coming up on 5 o'clock and Tim was anxious to get home to his wife...
This is just a short one, to warm you up for the two almost novel length stories that are coming. Enjoy. ***** In the end, after enough time had gone by, and I could look back semi-objectively, it was just plain stupid. No other reason, just a person jumping to conclusions, not checking, and doing something unforgivable for what she thought justified. Eve...
INTRODUCTION Probably the least successful of all dude ranches in America has been Sarah McKenzie's Dude Ranch on Lake Knead Island in Kansas. It's had four initiated foreclosures on it in the past seven years and in the tradition of singer Loretta Lynn's dad, Sarah's dad who was a resident in a nursing home, always managed to find the money from somewhere...
By Woodmanone copyright May/2012 Another story of the old West that takes place in the turbulent, exciting, and sometimes bloody time just after the Civil War. I've taken some literary license with this story but several of the characters, events, and situations are based on fact. They are part of our country's history. Constructive comments, critiques, a...
Preface Amos and Ruby Connelly were sixty four years old and nearing sixty five that fall. They were planning their retirement and were as happy as any couple their age could be. He was a metal worker and general craftsman and she was a housewife. In addition to their work and homemaking duties they worked a small farm to help them build their retirement ne...
Philip Johnson Chapter One Her phone rang and when it's picked up I say, "Hi Jennie, it's Alex. "Alex, how are you?" "Almost as good as I'm likely to get. I called to see if you would like to spend the afternoon with me and since its July and hotter than hell, I thought we could rent a pontoon boat, have a picnic and maybe take a swim in the lake?" "...
*** This has been something I've been working on for a while. I enjoy drawing only for fun. I did the drawings alternately as I wrote the story and I found one activity inspired the other. As always, views are great, votes are interesting, but comments, criticisms and suggestions are golden.*** * * * * * 2:11 a.m. The obnoxious electronic ring of the ph...
*Author's Note: Any and all persons engaging in any sexual activity are at least eighteen years of age. Chapter 1 George 'Papillion' Papil looked out his kitchen window in shock as three police cruisers crowded onto the lawn of the rental house next door. He slipped on his bathrobe and stepped out onto his small porch just in time to see Bubba Watson, a...
To the reader: This is a long read, styled more for the female reader. I hope you enjoy. I give all my thanks to Sarah, the editor. Thank you for your very valuable input, suggestions and patience (which I accept that I may have pushed to the limits at times). To "Pixie," thanks hun. The Mansion Part 1 Walking into doors Chapter 1 Walking down the aisle...