Paper Chase Denise kept standing for a few moments after Gabriel's car had turned into the main street. Finally she gave in to the undeniable truth that she had to play along in the voice-owner's mean little scheme. "Jerk...!" She slung the strap of her handbag over her shoulder and got into gear, stumbling occasionally on the poorly maintained back all...
(It was 1892 and I, David Shaw, then aged 19 joined 'Maynard and Son, Purveyors to Gentlewomen and the Aristocracy' on Upper Richmond Road, Putney. The job involved providing 'underskirt services' to single women. This was my fourth day with the firm) *** The next morning, following my evening at the pub with Tim, I kept wondering what other engagements I...
Many years ago, there was an elderly gentleman who lived along with his invalid 20 year old daughter Marie, in the Vercors region of France, near the Swiss Alps. Comte d'Epinay was impoverished, due to the death of so many relatives by Madame Guillotine, and the taxation upon those of the aristocracy who managed to keep their heads. For a while, Comte d'Epi...
What follows is a collaborative effort between myself and my wonderful pet, dhyanna. We co-wrote the rough draft, she wrote the first draft, and I edited it into this final draft. ******* The Party I yawn and stretch and smile before I open my eyes feeling the softness of my Masters pillow under my body, snuggling in for another second before I rub the s...
After their first encounter, Claudia hurried home, she had stayed way way longer than intended and knew she would have to apologise to her next door neighbour who had kindly agreed to watch her daughter while she confronted the condescending bitch up the posh end of the village. As she strode confidently back through the village, her damp hair rapidly dryin...
Kim watched as the doors to the Penthouse elevator opened and the elegant man and woman stepped out. They made a handsome couple. His beautifully tailored grey silk shirt and charcoal slacks were a perfect foil for the woman's deep magenta, figure hugging dress. Kim's mouth dropped open in envy as she saw how it clung to the woman's body, accentuating every...
3: Sister Catherine and the Cane. "By Jove," thought Reginald Biggs to himself, "Mrs. Pew doesn't half have a backside on her and no mistake." He put on his best smile as the lady in question came up to him with her world-weary husband in tow. The poor sod. Fancy having to service an old battleaxe like that week in and week out. No wonder he looked like he'...
I've been complaining for weeks about how hard it is to keep the house clean with both of us working so much. Between work, the kids, and keeping the house organized there's no time left for us. So for a few days we have discussed the idea of hiring someone to come in twice a week to do the cleaning. We ran an ad in yesterday's newspaper and today we begin i...
When Gepetto got in, Dimity was unsure of his mood. "Are-do you want a beer, Master?" Gepetto was such a glorious creature. He wore one of those vests that emphasized his muscled chest, and those enormous arms. But he was getting older, and it annoyed him that he wasn't receiving the attention from the young women that he'd once had. When Dimity had told G...
Author's Note: I'm so glad that so many people are enjoying this story. I love hearing from all of you and hope you continue to enjoy it as the chapters go on and the mystery unravels. psyche b 7. Gains and Losses Mary woke up on the sofa in the library and saw Maureen pacing nervously. She looked like she as considering how to approach something and not...