**All characters depicted are over 18** It's so hard to believe it's been 18 years, Dr. Roberts thought as he gazed down at the framed photograph in his hands. It seems like only yesterday that they were just children. The photograph in the older man's hands depicted a younger version of himself, his brown hair without a hint of gray, holding two identical...
Note from the Author: I know this has been a long story so far with little to really sink your teeth into, so thanks for sticking with it, I really appreciate it. To reward you, here's a good long chapter with a much steamier effect. Enjoy!! Xoxox ***** Once John had left me alone in the ballroom, the day began to pass rather quickly. My presence was reque...
Chapter 12 - The High Priestess and the Sword Dance The city of Athkatla was one of the largest cities on the Sword Coast. Referred to as the City of Coin, Athkatla is dedicated to the goddess Waukeen, the goddess of wealth and trade both fair and illicit. As Christie made her way the Temple District she saw that Samera had been right, in the city you coul...
The hotel had an immense lobby with lush carpeting, fat armchairs, and actual trees growing in huge vases. Gretchen and I had to sign both our names on the little card at the check-in desk. It was the first time I'd ever stayed in a fancy hotel, and the first time I'd ever shared a room with a girl. Our room was halfway down the hall from the elevator. Gret...
Introduction: If you haven't read Parts 1-3 of "The Converse Chronicles", then you might be a little lost, but this story can stand on its own, with a little imagination on your part. *** New Characters: Deanna Converse - Paul Converse's 50 year old wife and Angela's mother. Deanna was a cocktail waitress and part-time model before getting pregnant with A...
Publisher's Note: The following is the unedited and unabridged diaries of Penelope Maidenhead, female adventurer and Hysteria sufferer. For those unfamiliar with the disease Hysteria was a condition discovered by Victorian doctors that explained much of the feminine propensity for lack of emotional control, and illogical behaviour. One of the most unfortunat...
Dan was caught up in the excitement of the moment as he and Chloe drove to meet his friends at their predetermined rendezvous spot. He and his friends had just graduated from high school the previous week and to celebrate were taking a trip to his family's cabin in upstate Pennsylvania. His girlfriend, Chloe, sat in the seat beside him as he drove. They had...
Elizabeth drifted into consciousness to find her bed empty. She could feel the valley in the mattress where Molly had been, although it had grown cold. Molly had evidently risen and left long before the morning. It made perfect sense; the Countess sometimes checked on Elizabeth barely after dawn, and it would be difficult to explain why Molly was sleeping w...
Him I just spent the last two weeks straight on a book tour across the country. I was on the bestsellers list and was in high demand for speaking engagements around the country. I am booked for the next month. Which is exciting, but also has kept me away from my girls longer than I wanted to. Luckily I have a very supporting, loving wife, who encourages me...
Chapter One: The rails stretched miles ahead as the California Zephyr rumbled eastward. I secured my seat on the train a couple of months ago. I'm off to Denver to visit friends from my high school days. We reconnected via Facebook last year and made plans to reunite in the future. The future is now. I boarded the train in Emeryville California after drivin...