"Murph really likes you, Tom," Bethany said softly while we walked hand-in-hand to her car. "He seems like a very nice guy," I answered. "And he obviously thinks the world of you, too." "He's a good judge of character," Bethany said as we approached her car. "Humble much?" I chided her laughingly. "I meant yours!" she responded with a good-natured punch...
Author's Notes: 'A Shepherd's Crook' is a new tale in the Chronicles of Ben Shepherd. The chronological order of the stories is: The Shepherd of Ashburn Court -- Parts 1 - 5A Shepherd in France -- Parts 1 & 2A Shepherd Afield -- Parts 1 - 5The Shepherd's Crook -- Part 1 Minimal effort is made in this tale to explain the backstory, so please read the...
It's been a while since I wrote anything... So I thought I'd break up the winter monotony with this little tale. If there is a message here; it is that life entails choices. And the hard part of living it is making the right choice. The plot re-introduces three people from another of my stories. And I have to add that it was a pleasure revisiting old friends...
Gabriella The porcelain sink chilled Ella's scorching skin as she leaned against it and splashed water onto her face. She was burning from the inside out. A sharp pain gathered behind her eyes and rushed to the back of her head causing her to sway for a moment. Her hands balled into fists before she shook them out and repeated. Anything to halt the tremble...
An Erotic Action/Adventure Story Part 2. This is a story about a young Marine Corps pilot during the era between the Korean War and the Viet Nam War. Reading the previous parts will lead to a better understanding of the plot and the characters. * Captain Micaiah McDermott, U.S.M.C stood on the steps of the Base Chapel holding the hand of his bride, Firs...
Author's Disclaimer: This is very much like most of my stories; however, I reviewed some of the comments of my other stories and thought I would improve my writing ability. One of the things that were mentioned was that my stories were too short, and there wasn't much character development. And it's true. Most of my stories are "snap shots" rather than a pho...
This is my 8th story about Joanie, Mike, and Philip. It follows the story "Joanie goes to Europe." I want to thank everyone who contributed feedback, and it is your feedback that encouraged me to write this story. ********** After our wild times in France, it was back to work for Philip, my banker lover, and we headed off to Zurich. Philip gave me the ch...
Doug will never see Miley or Paris again. Or will he? There's something odd about that invitation... In the meantime there is the issue of a woman he's dating and her daughter. Something about the girl reminds him of Miley. ***** Chapter 8 A mother-daughter conundrum and a mysterious invitation appears. I woke up ahead of her Saturday morning, and caress...
This story plays fast and loose with Ancient History and Linguistics; be warned. The miracle is not a person jumping into a torrent to save another. It is the dozen who form a chain to pull them both out. Editing magic performed by KJ24 and Shyqash, plus contributions by the regular gang of brigands and neer-do-wells. There is a bit of mangling of the Ili...
Original character by Nick Scipio Story continuation by RogueAlan Welcome back, readers! Apologies for the LONG delay. Chapter 14: Giving Thanks, Receiving Gifts "Morning, babe!" Sharon smiled and stretched beneath the covers, having felt the gentle kiss. "Morning, S-" her eyes snapped open... she had almost said 'Shaun.' She had not said it, had she?...