I couldn't have heard that right, of course. Another guy in a game of cards with me, wanted to raise the stakes in a way that I had never even considered. Nor did I really think about it in advance, but the man was a gambling addict. Robert Cullen, sharp as a tack Wall Street stockbroker and relative newlywed, had just offered me his pretty wife Lindsay as c...
A NOTE TO READERS: Welcome to another one of Five Eight's black comedies, everybody. Damn, it's hot enough outside for a cold shower BUT there's plenty of naughty bits, sneaky characters and snarky dialogue ahead. Five loves his new heroine and knows you will too. She's hot, she's blonde, but not dumb. The cold shower can wait until after you get to know her...
You thought the decision was made when you died. That your deeds during your life would either send you to heaven or hell. That the trip would be almost instantaneous. And then you are introduced to the River Styx. Unfortunately for you, a ride on the river, to the other side, is not direct. Like a cruise ship, there are many stops before you reach your...
My name's Jakki Noble, and I'm a stand-up comedian. Well, actually I work in a government office in South London, and do stand-up in my spare time. I'm quite well-known on the circuit, and I'm on first-name terms with some of the biggest names in the business. I've done a show at the Edinburgh Fringe for the last four years; it always costs me a lot more set...
"Liv, dear, how are you?" Asked Deanna Sunspeaker as she walked into her daughter's childhood room. Her lustrous blonde hair was intricately braided and fell down past the base of her spine. Deanna's bright red dress clung to all of her curves, and her pale green eyes twinkled alluringly in the evening light. Livinia's mother pulled her daughter into a stron...
It was in 3rd year of engineering that I first met Koshy. He was a freshman and I remember being amused as I took my first look at him. Typical nerdy guy with well oiled hair, thick glasses and a very demure look. Most of my guys were rubbing their hands in glee when they first laid eyes on him. He was the dream 'junior' that we would all love to rag. And h...
With a quick tug of his hair, Amanda pulled Jacob back tight, tugging the rope even tighter than before. Jacob grunted as the rope bit into his skin, but moaned deeply as he was shifted a bit more into position. Amanda smiled with pleasure and finished tying the slip knot before inspecting her work. Spring had come finally to their small haven of depravity....
CHAPTER 1 Hostess Helen Horsely watched intently the new recruit who had been introduced to her as Thomas Thom walked away. Her husband Hudson was managing partner of HBW, Certified Public Accountants and Advisors, and this was the Horselys' bi-monthly cocktail party for people on the HBW payroll along with partners to foster goodwill and togetherness. He...
Authors Note: This story continues the adventures of eighteen year old Marcia (nee Marcus) Cicero. The tale opens a week after the events related in "Carol's Gifts". Marcia has shown visible signs of blossoming in the wake of Mistress Carol's injection of powerful hormones and is anticipating returning to her school for the first time as a girl. To answer an...
I'm not exactly sure why my mother and I were never close. I suppose it was because of how I saw her treat my dad. He was constantly being criticized for some sin or other; usually minor and often unjustified. It seemed like he had lived his whole married life in this state of harassment and I often wondered why he had married her when she was so obviously u...