The family surrounds us. There is nothing to be done. Not a wholly true statement. But how could I do what needed to be done? It could have been done so long ago and might have even been successful. We might have lived. What would we have missed? Our life together. There were 21 children, not all survived, but we held them all for a time. We would have mis...
This story is based on what may be an urban myth from my college days. A fraternity brother told me about the incident after my own adventure, described in my story "Pledge Class Payback" so I believe it to be true. When I asked about it, no one could remember the actual names or years or the fraternity. However, it fed my imagination and inspired me to writ...
Both starting their second year at a large university in New Orleans, Skylar and Rose had met when they had been paired as dorm mates their first day on campus the previous year. They were both from small towns, both an only child, and both had left home and come to school with a small-town naivety regarding a city like The Big Easy. They had both been relie...
*WARNING – PLEASE READ FIRST This is a story set in the American South during the period of slavery. It is an accurate depiction of the period. As such, racism, racial slurs and racist attitudes are included as key elements of some characters. If you are not comfortable with the topic of slavery, racial supremacy/subordination, or even seeing the "n" word u...
IXThe Good SeedGabrielle2039 Farming is a business like any other. It may also be a vocation, a life-style choice or even one of the few remaining outdoor occupations, but the one thing Gabrielle knew for sure was that farming is a business. Although she had sympathies with the principles of organic farming and rather distrusted Genetic Modification, what...
Meet The Characters Waine Anthony Noah Knight Born and raised in the bush Waine was reared by his eccentric Aunt Annabelle and her lesbian companion Sophie. They were complete separatists and despised anything male in the World. That is all except Waine whom they adored despite his unfortunate gender. He had a protected, loving upbringing and was home ed...
My name is Tom and I am 43 years old. I live in a Mid-Western City, with no family close by. I was married for 18 years to a wonderful woman, but 2 years ago she was killed in a Hit and Run. We never had any children, and so I have been alone for what has seemed a long time. For a long time during our marriage we would go to "The Farm" owned by my wife's c...
Judoc slowly wakes in a daze from the sharp pain on the right side of his head. He notes the iron bars surrounding him and the iron manacles holding his hands behind his back as he looks around. A large sigh escapes him as he came to realize where he was, a Smacian camp, as a prisoner. The Smacians have been on quite a serious offensive for the past five ye...
Nine months ago you thought you left me here without a single dime. Before that you had been going through the money faster than it came in. Now you are living on the rich side of town with the son of that banker you're working for. I use the word working in the loosest sense. Now that I think back on it you were the one that talked me into remortgaging t...
Prologue 1969 A Funeral Anjelica Harris narrates I was late. I had flown in direct from Washington DC, leaving at first light and landed in Conrad, MT, mid morning. I called a cab which got me to the church, which was completely packed, standing room only, every single seat taken. That was only to be expected, of course, Joe Harris was always the most po...