I believe I've found my niche. Westerns, set in history or in modern times, and/or detective stories are what I like to write best. I may try my hand at a romance or two in the future but I'm comfortable with my little play area. I hope you enjoy this story of the exciting times following the Civil War. My usual statement follows. Constructive comments,...
A firm knock sounded on the solid wood front door of the pleasantly appointed, if somewhat ordinary, house at the end of the cul de sac. Dana's heart raced as he stood up quickly. The time had come. He could still halt the momentum of events; stay quiet and allow his visitor to depart. Instead, he steeled himself, stepped forward and, without stopping to loo...
Being the opening chapter of Isabella Silverto's story of remembrance and awakening in which a funeral brings back memories of a dark family secret and Isabella renews an acquaintance. * Naples June 1736: The family of Alberto Silverto was in mourning. The family matriarch, and Alberto's aunt on his father's side, Donna Elvira Del Malachi Silverto had fina...
So there she was. Flying towards utter misery with those haunting words ripping her heart apart .... now the time has come to leave you ... one more time let me kiss you. Megan's flight to Kennedy International Airport had been a blur. She knew she had another flight to Albany, then by car to Hamilton in the middle of the state where Crestin University nes...
EgmontOriginals © Rosina Swan stepped down from the float plane that had rolled up on to the sand and thanked the pilot for diverting to circle a couple of other attractive islands farther out from the city after he'd said some were uninhabited wildlife reserves, People were prohibited from landing on them unless in an emergency or were part of an organiz...
No! No! No! Felicia stared at the pregnancy test in disbelief. Her eyes were so wide they felt like they were going to pop out of her head and her jaw dropped to the floor. It was positive. God, what was she going to do? It was only her second time ever having sex, and this just HAD to happen. She slowly buried her head in her hands as tears started streami...
Sharon Carter had been taught by the best. Whatever people thought or said about SHIELD she knew the truth, that while it was full of traitors it was also full of just as many men and women looking to make the world a better place. Of course, good or bad, they were the best spies in the business, regardless of what the amateurs in the CIA thought. After all,...
In a few instances Spanish phrases appear to add drama to the story. Incorporated into the story, as part of the dialog, are simple translations to help the reader understand. ******** "What time do you get home?" "Yesterday was early, so today is late. I'll be back, about dark, sometime after eight." "Do you eat supper in town or do you want me to fix...
I apologize, in advance, for taking your reading time, but felt some explanation may help you enjoy this story. It is longer than my usual tale so I've broken it into manageable chapters. The work is finished and edited which assures you of a complete story. Although some historical details are accurate, this is a work of fiction. The sex is minimal but esse...
"Vanilla" It was five minutes until three and Ingrid stood in front of the sink tired. As she sweat, her thoughts let her forget about those five long minutes. Her fantasy of Raymond looking at her and be kind to her made her heart pound. She had long wished she were forward. She wished she could swallow her fears and make the first move. She was tired of a...