It was to be a beautiful long weekend George had booked the tickets, the train and the bridal suite at a top Paris hotel. Meeting him under the big clock at Victoria seemed the perfect place, a place where lovers meet, usually first timers, so no one knows how many romances have blossomed from this point. I hope ours might, time talking on the phone and the...
This is not my story, though I did have a hand in its creation. Ragnarok385 is the one who wrote it off the ideas I pitched to him. I'm posting it here with his full permission. ***** Sarah was so excited. Or at least that was how she remembered it all those years ago. She had always hated nights like this, thunder rumbling in the distance, but the sky sho...
The act of assigning titles is very confusing but if you are writing an historical period piece, it's extremely important to know who is what. Let's begin! ROYALTY Of course, England is the seat of the monarchy and its highest title is King or Queen. At this time, Queen Elizabeth reigns supreme over England, Ireland, Wales and several other English commonw...
Author's Note – This summer I was in a production of the musical "Footloose" that just wrapped last week. I played Vi Moore, and I was really fascinated by the dynamic between my character and her husband. I wrote this fic for my friend Tempus, who played Shaw. It's based on the character backstory he and I came up with for the show. A note— those of you who...
Walking back, he stopped at the Grad house for a coffee and saw Astrid and Violet sitting at table and went to join them. When he sat down, he turned to Astrid and asked, "Asti, have you told Vi about your problem yet?" It was Vi that answered, "She just finished telling me. Do you have any ideas yet?" Jack replied, "Not really but if her father is as ove...
Copyright Otto26 With grateful thanks to my editor, snooper. * Only one shot was fired and the attack was over in less than five minutes, but it was the most violent event she had ever witnessed. Young Henri, the boy soldier assigned by the Ministry to accompany her, was the victim of the single shot. It splattered blood and brain matter all over her, stu...
(This is the final installment of the 'Tuition Time' and 'Reese and David' series, the conclusion of a two-parter. I hope you enjoy the culminating adventure between an older woman and her younger lover.) It was down to a week before the wedding. Vi and I were heading out to meet with friends for dinner. It was to take the place of my bachelorette party...
This is not a quick-fix type of story, but if you are willing to stick around, I'll try to make it worth your while! I appreciate all comments and ratings! ****** The touch of her brother's hand on hers caused Violet to jerk her arm violently. She'd spaced out again. This time, her daydreaming had revealed itself in the way she toyed with the plastic wrap...
This story is a spin off of my original story/series (Love Comes Second). It is not in the same genre of stories, but they are related so there may be some places/scenes where the genres overlap. This series will be from the perspectives of the two servants, Luke and Mary. I recommend that you read my previous chapters before this one. ***** Chapter VI L...
When at last they left the Tower House together and said goodnight to Katia long dark clouds streaked across the moonlit sky. Cliff, Sarah, and Vivienne turned towards the Rose Cottage amidst the night-sounds of crickets, frogs, and the warm rustle of the trees. Sarah and Vi walked ahead of Cliff hand in hand. They were quiet now after the supper talk, and a...