"Niles would not have had to shift to do that to a human. The smell of blood would have pulled Eddie in the room and with that much blood surrounding him, he could not have helped but shift. Then, when he heard you coming, he would have fled." Raven was pacing, thinking aloud. "Niles could always do that, get in and out, kill whoever he needed to and vanish...
Chapter 11 Peter Neri took off his Stetson and laid it on the seat next to him. He picked up the thermos unscrewed the lid and poured himself a small cup of coffee. Steve McKinny just arrived back from Marfa and was in the process of hauling all of his camera gear through the lobby of the Holland Hotel. Consuelo told Mister Neri that April was waiting for S...
Lady shadow tried to maintain a solemn mien, but she her smile kept sneaking up on her lips. Shana knocked politely on the parlor door. "Excuse me Mistress, General Darial reports that the grounds and mansion are clear of bog mimics." "Is there any report on our casualties?" 'Lyssa asked. Shana nodded briskly. "We have confirmed 30 of our staff and visito...
This story takes place in the World of Warcraft universe. These characters, locations etc belong to Blizzard Entertainment. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx The shimmering blue swirl materialized in the center of the circular room. Guards lined the circumference of the room watching the portal materialize; each of them adorned in blue and silver armor and a gol...
The city was beginning to return to normal after the horrific recent events. Little, it seemed, could subdue the people of Haredil for long. Commerce was essential, and the city's inhabitants had lives to lead, even after the temporary inconvenience of a plague of zombies. The market was open again, sellers hawking their wares, and, for the most part, there...
This story was edited by my friend, 'Chantal' who always makes it a much better read. Hope you enjoy it and 'Happy Holidays'. * I live in a medium-size town in the Midwest. I served four years in the army. When I got out, I went to college for two years and received my Associate Degree in Criminal Law. There weren't many jobs available, but I was able to l...
Hi, all. This is a bit cut from my November writing month submission, where I wrote 50K words in 30 days or less. The Princess has recovered from her curse and is working to restore her land, and while she does, she takes a single night to herself and her love. I tried to add some exposition so I hope it makes sense. -E Nathan and I scurried for the dock...
The capacity for self delusion and denial in the human mind is surprising. It took what most would say was pretty damning evidence before I even became suspicious that my wife was up to something. Even then, I couldn’t bring myself to really think that something illicit was going on. Surely there was a reasonable explanation for everything. Then, when I ha...
This story is a work of pure fiction, all characters are the creation of the author. This is a story about a wife who really loves her husband but wants something more for both of them. If you are offended by marriages that are not 100% monogamous this is probably not the story for you. The author does not advocate cheating or unprotected sex with a virtua...
The twin apartment towers faced each other across an almost resort sized swimming pool nestled in its own garden and surrounded by a huge patio that only lacked a poolside bar to make you think that you were in the tropics instead of here, at home in Victoria. Maeve, a tall redheaded woman with freckles on her upturned nose and spattered across the tops of...