Author's Note: This is my fifth semi-annual "invitational." The initial one was based on the Statler Brother's song, "This Bed of Rose's." The second used the Marty Robbins El Paso trilogy: "El Paso" "El Paso City " and "Faleena." The third had stories based on the various versions of "Maggie May" or "Maggie Mae." The fourth invitational was based on any Co...
“M’Lady Elaine, it’s time to leave if we’re to make Barkley Hall by nightfall. The coachman is tending to the horses and will be ready to leave in an hour.” The young woman stirred, then stretched and slowly opened her eyes. “Oh, Millie, why must one wake before the cocks when traveling? This straw tic is hard as a board, and it seems as if I fell asleep o...
I smile as I step down from the train, knowing that you're waiting for me, feeling as if I've come home. Through the ticket barrier my lover waits, a smile on your face, desire in your eyes, arms open, seeing no-one but me. I run to you, falling into your arms, inhaling your scent in long, deep breaths, feeling your body pressed against mine, your fingers t...
You have me face down and spread eagle on the bed, secured by the ankles and wrists as tightly as the straps will allow. I can't see anything you are doing, I can only hear you moving around. Suddenly I feel a cold metal edge on my back, the sharp point of the blade biting into my skin just enough to leave a mark. You tease me, running the blade all over my...
Gavin, Count of Barrovia stood on the battlefield, his armour and sword drenched in the blood of his enemies. He looked around. The mud strewn field was littered with the bodies of the dead, both his own and the Duke's, but his army had emerged victorious. Some of the men were scavenging armour, weapons, and money. Others were putting an end to the wounded...
When we returned to the house she asked, "Luke, may I be alone for a while? I can't think about this anymore if I am with you." I answered, "Yes, I have to go to the office for a couple hours anyway." I held her for a minute, kissed her softly. "Don't leave here while I'm gone and do not communicate with Ben. I want to be the first to know what your decisio...
Crystal woke up early in the morning. The night before had been spent sleeping with Kayleigh, an Elf from some undisclosed location. Looking around, the blonde girl realized her companion from the previous night was nowhere to be found. Probably around the house somewhere, likely up in Crystal's own room with her lord, the demigod called Ravenshadow. As her...
Rachel waited a few moments to be sure Sebastien wasn't coming back before looking around her cell. The position she was chained in made looking around difficult. The cell was clearly a converted hotel room that had been reinforced. The walls were the same grey cinderblocks as the hallway. The wall appeared to have been built over the existing wall. Predic...
BETH and BEN The Series. This is my first attempt at writing a story. This particular chapter is quite long, as I am introducing the characters into your world. I plan to do a series based around the characters, of which chapters will vary in length, and contain a lot more action. Any feedback would be nice, just to let me know how I get on. Enjoy reading....
Author's note: This story is a sequel to "Shortly Before Class". *** Brian waited by the door to Mason Hall for ten minutes after five. His girlfriend's class had certainly let out — he'd even recognized some of her classmates in the chattering stream of people pouring past — but no Jess. She didn't respond to her text messages, either. Strange, as she was...