My wife, Erin, and I have volunteered to chaperone at the Boy Scout Camp for the past few summers as our sons, Hank, 10 and Henry, 12, have been active in scouts. This summer's camp, the last week in July, was touch and go as the pandemic had made folks cautious about any activities. Fortunately, our week went well but on Friday, officials found out that a t...
This true story describes a moment in time (Spring Break 1984) and was written shortly after it occurred. The descriptions of the people in the story are accurate for the time however, their names may have been changed to protect the innocent. Understand that like all works "Based on a True Story", there may be some artistic license taken. ***************...
Author's note: the following story is a work of fiction and in no way is intended to reflect any person, past or present. The author expresses his appreciation to Signore Calcio for his story ideas and support and to lilredjammies for her proofreading expertise. As soon as their only son had reached the age of 10, Jack and Cindy Nelson enrolled Sean in Cub...
Ch.9 "It is at the point of crisis that a man shows his true worth" unknown "Contact! Incoming fire, right side!" "Tango down!" The shouts were barely discernible over the din of weapons fire as Sergeant Scott and his men fended off another attack. The militiamen they fought were inexperienced and made for easy targets, but their numbers and persistence...
Chapter II – Lost The lowered bridge, swarming with castle guard, is a blessing. I am forever replaying what I witnessed. People stand within the walls, ready to help however they can. I pass off the girl to one of the servants I recognise form the Lords house. As I watch her cower under the protection of the servant, I stand at the bridge, ushering people...
All characters involved in any sexual activities in this story were over the legal age of consent when the events took place. Part 03 - The Farmer =============== One Monday I took Lucy to meet with this old farmer client. He's running a profitable mixed farm and hates the taxman but loves the EU subsidies. When we got there he was running around going a...
Pat walked carefully through the wooded area. All his senses were fully alert. The ground was covered with dry leaves twigs and dead foliage. It was impossible to walk silently. Each footstep resulted in the crackle of dry material. It appeared to Pat that the area had not had a fire in several years. Fires on an almost yearly basis ravaged most areas in th...
Chapter 1: Quite a Surprise It's the year 2304 and quite a few things have changed. She really surprises me at the doorway. My drive home was a long, ugly brood. Up for the promotion to Assistant Regional Sales Manager. Big deal. After eight years of busting my hump. Definitely better money. And a nice office. The competition? Ed Farley and Jason Blue. O...
I attempted to get mentally focused while I laced up my skates. It was the third day of practice. I was one of the best junior hockey player around and scouts said I could even be drafted into the pros. But as far as my talent goes, I could always use the extra practice time. One summer, I decided to go away to an elite hockey camp in Minnesota, it cost quit...
Soon after, we sent for reinforcements. We set out again, tracking the renegades and outlaws. We doubled our flank guards, to keep us fully warned in case of an ambush. We knew that it would be at least several hours before help could arrive. As we were following the tracks of the outlaws I dropped back to speak with Spotted Owl. "This seems to be a large...