Lord Oblian was a naive soul, but somehow, had enough money to pay for my services. You see I am no ordinary mercenary. Some would call me a Black Knight, but I have only one horse, and was forced to sell my armor and honor long ago. I was barely a cavalry unit anymore. If Lord Oblian had one skill, it would be his frugality. But in all other matters he was...
Chapter 1 - Kimpton Hotel, King St, Alexandria VA He could feel the dampness in his palms. The back of his throat was dry and he could swear that he could hear his heart beating. *Ding* 6th Floor the elevator chimed. The old doors seemed to scrape the entire way opening. He took a deep breath and stepped off the elevator. 6th floor. He took 2 steps off th...
"Those who fear the facts will forever try to discredit the fact-finders." ― Denis Diderot Fuck the all-bacon diets; the gastric sleeve; or washed-up celebrities hockin' multi-level marketing weight loss programs on late night TV! Most people would shed a hundred pounds, if they trashed their stupidity. Should you fail to have received the memo, the under...
It was on the first morning of the fourth week since Luc's coming that the villagers of Mont Clare noticed a small plume of smoke rising on the hill which overlooked the village from the east, near the road to the cathedral. Young Henrietta was sent to investigate, being the fleetest and most fearless, and reported back that the young knight had returned set...
That Saturday night had set the scene for what was to become a nightly ritual for the next 2 weeks. At bedtime Angie and Peter would shower, put on their pyjamas, and descend the stairs into the lounge, where Minnie, their landlady, would be sitting, either reading a book or watching television. By now Peter knew the routine. He would paddle over to Minnie a...
Skjor opened the door for her and they moved into an underground tunnel that opened into a larger cavern. The cavern was dimly lit and in its centre was a stone well, and stood next to it was a werewolf. Lyara should have been alarmed, but there was something familiar about the beast's eyes. "I hope you recognise Aela, even in this form," Skjor said. "She h...
Standing here looking into this long mirror my wife insisted I put in here, well I'm not impressed. I think I look goofy as hell standing here trying to decide if I want to wear a coral shirt or a teal shirt? I mean seriously, who the hell wears coral? That sounds like I should be some gay guy on a runway. "And here come Sally, with his beautiful gay coral s...
Early the next evening, Elena stopped by the warehouse she and the guys had purchased and were using as their base of operations. She waved at Jake, who was seated at his usual spot in front of his computer, and then headed towards the workshop area in the back. She nodded to Max, who smiled and nodded back as he worked on some new item. "So Elena, how'd th...
Kingdom of Tiondra Inside Castle Caspov "Peg! Peg! Where are you hiding you slimy little fuckstick?" "Coming my lord," huffed the diminutive steward as he ambulated up the precipitously winding stairway to his master's chambers as quickly as his wooden leg would allow. "Move with purpose cretin, or I'll find a better use for that revolting leg of you...
Shylah fell back heavily against the door, causing it to shut with a thud. Samuel was pressed against her tightly, lips claiming hers in frenzied passion. Her arms draped over his shoulder, fingers lightly playing with his black hair as they both fought for dominance during the kiss. His hands slid slowly up from her waist, up under her tank top and stopped...