Chapter 30 – Culture Vultures "I should have asked, but how do you go about determining what the culture or ethos of a business is?" Dave and Ginny were sitting on the sofa in his EneRG office. Ginny stood and went to the flip chart in the corner of the seating area. She turned to a blank page and wrote: traits, behaviors, leaders, and measurements. Opposi...
Hi all, Annabelle here with something new and different! This tale was originally going to be a short story, but it ended up becoming a novel instead. It is about an Arachne (half human, half spider) in hiding finding companionship with a troubled Vietnam vet in the early 1970s. It was a fun challenge to write (as I wasn't alive in the seventies), so I hope...
I would like to thank pixietammy71, allie, and hcsd1719 for their 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. The complete list of Pack members is on the blog, but if anyone would like an excel spreadsheet of the 'cheat...
*This story plays fast and loose with Ancient History, numerous Mythologies and Linguistics; be warned* *Professional, conscript, or volunteer – they all have run away from battle.* *Editing magic performed by KJ24 and Shyqash, plus contributions by the regular gang of brigands and neer-do-wells* A Note on terminology and the metaphor of Cael's World T...
[Note: By Lifting Winds Forgot and The Ceremony of Innocence precede this tale. If you've not read these two this story will make no sense at all.] +++ Time, Like A River: The Voyage From Driftwood III Part I: They called for the harp – but our blood they shall spill Byron, By the Waters of Babylon – from The Hebrew Melodies ◊◊χ...
Apologies to William Faulkner for paraphrasing his title for my tale. ***** Prologue I opened my eyes and saw my grandson Matthew standing at the side of the bed. "Hi, Grampa! Mom, Grandma, Grampa opened his eyes!" My wife and Matthew's mother jumped up from their chairs and joined Matthew. I'm certain I was smiling; but it was hard to tell what with th...
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. Please remember to vote and comment, I appreciate all comments and feedback. Thank you. * Friday morning was a busy day at Robertson's...
Chapter 16 – Neighbors – First Encounter "HELLO!" Dave turned around, surprised at the slightly shouted greeting from an unexpected direction. He'd just come back from a five-mile run, worked up a healthy sweat, and didn't think he was too presentable to be meeting someone new. He saw a young couple he didn't know walking up the Access Road. The woman carr...
©2020 Sal De Klerk & AndreaSubbie, All Rights Reserved Contributing Author CarnivalBarker Edited by ElmerStud Final Edit June 2020 Authors Note: This is a National Nude Day Contest entry. I found the premise for this story posted in a story idea forum. Warning: This story contains adult content including ENF, CFNF, CMNF, BDSM, exhibitionism, voyeuris...
Author's Note: Thanks to Techsan and Lady Cibelle for their great editing assistance – they are the best! Enjoy! * WHAT PRICE PARADISE? "If I commit suicide, it will not be to destroy myself but to put myself back together again." - Antonin Artaud I lay there in the tub, thinking how my life had gone bad so fast. Even now, two months later, I was st...