This story plays fast and loose with Ancient History and Linguistics; be warned. There is something worse than waking up and not knowing where you are: you could wake up and not know who you are. Editing magic performed by KJ24 and Shyqash, plus contributions by the regular gang of brigands and neer-do-wells. There is a bit of mangling of the Iliad going...
This story plays fast and loose with Ancient History and Linguistics; be warned. Editing magic performed by KJ24 and Shyqash, plus contributions by the regular gang of brigands and neer-do-wells. Being an asshole is not so much a matter of anatomy as one of social consciousness. ***** (Where we left off) "Bitch, did you just Taser my fiancé?" Orlando's...
*This story plays fast and loose with Ancient History and Linguistics; be warned* *My editors have joined the French Foreign Legion to avoid unresolved US Federal Income Tax issues. God be with them* *There is nothing wrong being a Lucky Bastard. It is wrong to rely on it* (Monday later) Buffy had finally dismissed me when Katrina summoned me to her offi...
Author's Note: Here is a little treat for all my regular readers -- a brand new one-off short story! A woman receives an unusual request from an old friend for her husband to take part in an unusual art project. All characters are over 18, and any resemblance to any persons living or dead is coincidental and entirely unintentional. Enjoy! An Artistic End...
Authors note: Hello everyone. Thank you, everyone, for the positive feedback and comments they mean the world to me and have brightened my days. Thank you once again to Paul who continues to be my second set of eyes. ~ellie. ***** Matteo stepped off the plane in Kuala Lumpur. He'd dozed on and off during the flight, his mind going over details of all the...
*Thank you all for your continued feedback, support, and votes.* Thirty minutes later, Dane and Jeneda arrived at their destination, and after getting out of their respective cars, they walked hand in hand up a hill that led towards the property. Dane hadn't given her any clue as to where they were going, so when she first caught sight of the residence the...
The year is approximately 2035. The place, somewhere in Western Russia, somewhere between Ukraine and Kazakhstan. This chapter focuses on the two teenagers about to become 18. What a day they these two will share on this day! Enjoy! The Science Experiment: Vira and Adi Chapter 3 The day had finally come. It was a beautiful crisp spring morning in Testeeku...
"I can't do this." I was adamant. There was no way that I was going on this cruise. Not at this time in my life. "But Dad." My son Peter was trying to sound so understanding of my predicament. "I know that it's too soon after Mum died, but you need to understand that we have paid for this cruise, and there can be no refunds." "Surely the cruise line can un...
When she walked into my office, I thought she was lost. Not many people show up without first contacting me or making an appointment. Fewer still come alone. None has ever looked like her. Tall and willowy with impeccably straight auburn hair styled into an elegant long bob, she looked to be in her mid-30s, though her flawless skin and delicate features ma...
She climbs from the cab and as it drives off, stands swaying with fatigue. She is a pretty girl with long full brown hair, an exception of stillness in the crazy yellow of the street lights, in the shifting shadows and glares from headlights, in the din of engines, tires and horns. Three bicyclists barrel down the sidewalk shouting at her for standing so stu...