I want to thank Ladyfalcon for her assistance by making constructive comments and editing this story. * * * * * * * Growing up on a farm in rural southern Illinois, unlike city kids, I had few other children to play with, and I had no siblings. Luckily, our farm neighbors, who lived on the farm next to ours, had a daughter, almost the same age as me. She...
Chapter 6 The voyage went without any incident and the Easton Comet tied up at Southampton sixteen days after leaving Karachi, on a dull April morning. He boarded the boat train to London, marvelling at the green English countryside has it passed his window. At the reception desk of the Ascot Hotel, he passed over the letter the Prince had given him. W...
By Woodmanone copyright September, 2015 This is the concluding chapter in Jake Hightower's story. Please read the previous two chapters to give you an understanding of the character's actions and the story line. I bet you know the next part. Constructive comments, critiques and emails are welcome. ******************** Chapter 3 Jake pulled Via and the p...
I believe I've found my niche. Westerns, set in history or in modern times, and/or detective stories are what I like to write best. I may try my hand at a romance or two in the future but I'm comfortable with my little play area. I hope you enjoy this story of the exciting times following the Civil War. My usual statement follows. Constructive comments,...
The Snow Queen was angry. Very angry. Livid. She was not used to being betrayed. Even worse was the fact that her two most trusted servants were at the heart of it. Something would have to be done with sweet Meadow Nymph and proud Wood Witch. Something serious. A year ago, both had begged Snow Queen for equestrian lessons. They cited personal development as...
© copyright, Raymond Descheneaux, 2019 * In a land to the north that borders the inland sea, legend tells of a powerful man, long ago, who was known as the White King. He was brutal and cruel; from time to time, he and his army would invade a neighboring kingdom and torture, mutilate, and kill all of the men. Increasingly, these principalities were failing...
A Really Big Show There are two shows on Friday night before the guests leave the Lazy X dude ranch and fly back home Saturday morning. One is a talent contest. The cowboys do rope tricks and sing corny songs like, "Bury Me Not on the Lone Prairie." The only song I liked was "Big Ball's in Cowtown," which means exactly what you think it means. After the co...
The journey was not fast, but it was relentless. Hours before sunrise, Sofia was roused from deep sleep to dress in boy's clothes, her long hair hidden inside a silk cap and wound around with cloth to protect against the wind and dust. Four magnificent horses stood in the courtyard, laden with food bags and bedrolls, but harnessed only with the finest le...
Alex Part IV A New Home I would like to thank TRCIII for his help. Sarah continues an unorthodox glimpse into the world of bondage. This story could have been placed into BDSM as easily as it is in Romance. This is a journey for Sarah. Please enjoy the journey. I awoke to Alex shaking me before the sun had come up. "We need to get an early start. There a...
It was almost lunch time when Rex arrived back at the ASPCA offices. He read through the half a dozen messages that waited in his inbox and cursed under his breath when he recognized his boss's signature on the last one. Tim Masters wanted to see him in his office the moment he got back. He sighed and headed to the large office at the end of the hallway. No...