It was the first time I had actually seen my life flash before my eyes. The images of my childhood, my wedding to Eva, her parents, seeing Elizabeth in the maternity ward when she was first born, the look on Eva's face... Her long blonde hair, her delicate nose. These images blended with the fresh, innocent young face of Yuki, our Japanese Exchange Student...
Several centuries ago, in rural England... "Where've you got to, you daft beast?" Brendan cursed as he ducked under an overhanging branch, battling his way through the thick undergrowth of the dark forest. Thorns snagged at the thick wool of his cloak. Twigs brushed his arms like skeletal fingers as he stumbled onwards through the growing gloom. With a sq...
"No," Alyson said as she slapped her boyfriend's hand away from her curved bottom. Of course with it came a stern look, but Alyson's steadfast resolve was lost when he looked into her eyes and caught a hint of lust. "But Alyson," he pleaded, ignoring her gesture and slipped his hand up under the hemline of her cheerleading mini-skirt and began to trace line...
"Somebody was very, very tired last night." His mocking voice in her ear. She twisted her neck around to find him crouched beside her, fully-clothed having apparently been up and about for some time. "Good morning, Kitty. Breakfast is served." "Why am I tied up?" she asked him crossly. "Release me immediately." He shook his head. "It takes a long time for...
Catherine sat in her cabin staring at her breakfast. Porridge again. She never wanted to see another bowl of porridge as long as she lived. She had reluctantly lifted the spoon to her lips when Burnham walked into her room. She glanced up at him and then turned her attention back to her breakfast. "Good morning, Miss Veleslav," he said, staring at her legs....
My wife and I had been together for several years. Among our friends were the obligatory one or two exes. In particular was my ex fiancé. One week, she was feeling especially down so we decided to invite her out with us to the comedy club for some laughs and a few drinks. We picked her up and went to a wonderful Italian place for a great dinner and had the...
Scott called in every favour he could to play guitar for Laura Light on her North American Light Spell Tour. To his surprise, his reputation got him an interview with two members of her management team, who grilled him about habits. He had his Narcotics Anonymous five-year chip ready, and they were delighted to see it. Without meeting Laura Light herself, he...
Life is strange. Just when you've got a handle on things, when you can finally see the path ahead - everything you've taken for granted seems to vanish in the pure light of day. Paradigms shift, leaving you breathless and unsure of yourself. Your children grow up and leave to begin a life of their own. An uncle you hardly remember leaves you his prized Bill...
Andrew leaned heavily against the alley wall. He had lost a great deal of blood and it was beginning to take its toll. The rain was cold and bit into him like hungry teeth. He heaved a soul deep sigh and pulled himself off the wall. Cradling his mutilated stomach, he began to walk again. "I've got to find a place to rest," he whispered to himself, "and hid...
The duel sounds of Randy's heart throbbing and Paula's lungs crying out for air mingled in the electrically charged air of the Lindsey bedroom as the man of the house tried to grasp what his wife was silently hinting at. His eyes fully adjusted to the dark now, Randy swiveled his neck back and forth as he stared at his wife's awestruck and exhausted eyes as...