Brooks woke up with a face full of hair. Instead of rolling away from it he inhaled deeply. Helena smelled intoxicating. He was on his side with his arm around her waist. He kissed her shoulder and noted that at some point during the night she put his t-shirt back on. Brooks hoped her modesty was not on his account. She let out a small sigh and raised her ar...
"I'm sorry," Brooks said. "I didn't mean to intrude. I wasn't sure if you were asking for help." Brooks walked into the bathroom. It was large, but did not have many hiding places. "I'm fine," Helena said. She moved the bubbles over her body, making sure nothing was visible. "It sounded like you were talking to someone," Brooks said. "Just myself," H...
Authors Note: For those of you that have been reading "Lisa's Second Chance" this story is a prequel and takes place around 7 years before Lisa is recruited to the commune. We meet some of the main characters before they met Lisa. If you have not read "Lisa's Second Chance" then this story works well on its own and I hope you enjoy it. Kisses. Lisa XXX *...
A large breath escaped Helena's chest and she shot up in bed. Her body felt like fire was making its way through her veins. She started the claw down her arms, pulling away the wires that were sticking into her. Something smelled strong, the fire sense dulled in comparison to the scent. Helena's eyes ran across the room searching for it. Everything was clear...
This is the final installment of "All is Fair" and sort of a set up for my next story. Thank you everyone for reading and I hope you enjoy! ***** The room was filled with strangers, but Helena had never felt more at home. Her red dress clung to her body in a way that made her appear much more filled out than she was. Brooks twirled her around the dance fl...
After eating lunch Helena showered and got dressed. Brooks still refused to leave her alone, but Helena didn't think Victor would be coming for a visit anytime soon. When she came out of the closet Brooks was seated at his desk, clicking away on the computer. Helena walked behind him and looked at the screen. He was reviewing numbers in a spreadsheet. "I w...
How did you say goodbye to a love affair that had never started? Since her reawakening, it was fair to say Helena had been obsessed with the woman Myka Bering. They had seemed to have such commonalities that Myka Bering was destined to be her lifelong companion. But for all they shared—literature, loss, the Warehouse—their hearts remained their own. Myka was...
There are decisions in a person's life which can define a person forever. Every so often, one is faced with a specific kind of moment. At such times, the choices you make reveal what kind of person you are. Sometimes, it's as simple as taking a moment out from a busy schedule to help a friend. Every so often it involves a real test of courage, physical or...
Seeing as the original chapter 5 has been bugged -- all that remains of it is a single sentence -- I have decided to reupload it. Luckily, I managed to find it on a secondary hard drive. This is it in its entirety, and I hope you good readers enjoy it! *** Helena ran. Her strides were long, and small rocks and branches crunched beneath her soles with every...
Helena's eyes popped open. She had been in such a deep sleep they made a clicking sound. She was freezing. It felt like cold water was running through her veins. Helena sat up on the bed and held her arms out in front of her, almost as if she expected to see light traveling through her body. The feeling vanished and Helena was left with a vague memory of the...