Chapter 20: Raising the Stakes Author's Note: In celebration of having made it to chapter 20, I've decided to make this one a double chapter. I plan to do this for every major milestone in this story (20, 30, 40, 50). Enjoy! ***** "Can I get you more wine, my lord?" Lord Regaulfus Avila looked down at his glass, now only a sip or two from being empty. Wi...
SOMETIMES, DYING IS EASIER...... TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2005 My name is Bill Maitland. I'm an Assistant State Attorney in the Jacksonville State Attorney's Office. Unofficially I'm the chief prosecutor which means that although in an organizational chart there are two other SAs at my level, in reality I'm the number one guy under the Big Man, State Attorne...
"Let every eye negotiate for itself And trust no agent; for beauty is a witch Against whose charms faith melteth in blood." Much Ado About Nothing TOMMY It turned out that Finn wasn't an easy guy to like. I didn't really understand it, but most guys just tolerated him, instead of becoming friends. He was one of those people that was sort of closed off....
The older staff members all called him Doc. I had no idea why until someone said that his name was Savage hence 'Doc'. It still meant nothing to me of course until one of the older men told me about the American cartoon character and I googled it. Dan Savage was a senior at my firm and reading the notes on Wiki I thought the nickname suited him rather well....
I sat next to Debs on the plane. We left our wedding reception a few hours ago, and we're now on our long haul flight to paradise. Hell, life with Debs would always be paradise, but the local I'm sure would help. We'd chosen a remote part of the world where we could loose ourselves in each other. Her head was bent over on my shoulder and I could feel her so...
My name is Jennifer Yang. I was your typical Asian-American princess born and raised in southern California. I was attending UCLA majoring in business, intent on professional success and marrying well. But then I fell in with a bad crowd (according to my parents) and everything changed. They were Hollywood types; stuntmen to be specific. A stuntman stands i...
Chapter 18: Revelations ***** Jack stared back at the red, hairy face of the Picard king as Aedan's last words bounced around his brain. He couldn't help the occasional glance back at Kat, her guilt written into the contours of her face. He had no desire to even question her about the accusation. It was clear from the look in her eyes that Aedan's words...
Chapter 22: Homecoming ***** Time seemed to have lost much of its meaning during the many weeks on the open ocean. Every time Jack looked out past the ship or through one of the many port windows, the sight never changed. The enormous and seemingly endless body of water presented the same view at the very break of day and at the onset of night, a quiet tra...
I would like to thank hcsd1719 for his help in editing and offering encouragement. Again, there are no actual sex scenes, since the main characters are underage. All italics indicate communication through the mental bond. These are the finalists in the contest to name the Miller's Bakery/Coffee shop, post your choice in the comments and the one chosen will...
"God Damn it Cheryl, you've been working with us for four months now," said Connie. "This is the first time we've ever gotten you to come out with us. So don't start trying to leave before you've had at least one drink." "And at least a dance or two," piped in Nancy. "There will be a lot of guys here on a Friday night. And you're a good looking woman. You w...