Perched in the doorway between deep sleep and wakefulness, I know that it is dawn. I can see light through my closed eyelids, and the rhythms of nocturnal sounds have stopped. The citizens of daylight—pets, people, sparrows, cattle, are all preparing for their appearance in the day, and do so in quietude. It is silent, building, awaiting activity. The chill...
Derrick walked into a men's club and sat down at a table in the back. As he looked around, he caught a glimpse of a familiar face, but couldn't figure out where he knew her from. The girl continued to work the room and he openly admired her as she gave a number of lap dances. As she danced for a guy at the next table, she made eye contact with him and he saw...
During the short drive I thought of turning around and forgetting about the whole thing. How could I go to Helena for help. After all those years and after our break-up. Desperation kept me driving till I got to her place. I looked at the house that I have known all too well. Time has been very kind to it; It looked better than I ever remembered it. Helena w...
My wife and I have been married for almost ten years. The marriage, I thought, was a good one. We are making good and steady payments on our home. We have used but nice cars. Good jobs. And two beautiful children. My 6 year old son, Nathan and my 5 year old daughter, Daniella. My wife had been my best friend since before we were married. But like most things...
Note: This is a sequel to my earlier "Theory and Practise". You don't have to have read that, but if you're going to, you may want to read it first. * I was in bed with Nina when the phone rang. That wasn't the plan, I should say; after all, I was expecting the call. But when Nina showed up in one of her bouncy moods and announced that she'd been reading...
The Invitation Oasis answered the door expectantly. Philippe had told her she would be getting a package, and it was finally here. As she signed for the envelope, she could hardly wait to see what was inside! Bounding to the couch, she landed with a "thump" telling herself to very calmly open this, so as not to damage the contents. Slowly she opened the en...
Chapter One Dutch & Doctor Lamouerux This is a repost of my most successful novel to date, originally written in 2002 and reedited in late 2010. It is the story of a couple, Dutch and Rosa; a daughter, Kathy, and their friends who, over time combine and become the Gathering. I think it turned out rather well . . . do you? It was late afternoon under a...
The Royal Valentine's Day Ball was tomorrow and though I was expected to attend, the doctor had visited the night before and advised my husband it might not be wise for me to go. I ran my hands over my full, swollen breasts and rounded tummy. My second baby was due any day, and a night of dancing might be too strenuous, the doctor felt. Frankly, I didn't eve...
One night I was sitting watching tv fresh from my bath. I was enjoying a cup of tea when my front door opened. I was startled but only for a moment. Steve walked in. He came to my chair and knelt to kiss me. I looked up to see he wasn't alone. There in the doorway stood a man I had never met before. Steve said, "Have a seat Dave." I pulled at my robe tryi...
Part I. Prologue Sara jumped up from her seat as Jack slammed the phone down. Interrupted from her otherwise ordinary afternoon magazine reading, she instinctively turned around and asked him what happened. She saw Jack’s face all red. “That stupid brother of mine is trying to hit me for money. He is broke and the bank is threatening to foreclose his house...