All Scores Are Settled ~~~~~~~~~~ Herbie, AKA, James Madison Wilkins Miller, M.D., Ph.D., was sitting in his office in Westwood, west L.A., when he reluctantly picked up his phone. Politely he asked the client he was with to excuse the interruption. "This is Dr. Miller, may I help..." Yvette's voice cut in, loud and on the verge of hysteria, "Herbie! I'...
Chapter 8: Afterward "Why didn't you call me when you heard the news about Phylicity?" I yelled at Liam Roberts, CEO and President of Roberts Electronics. Next to Ted Brooks III, Liam is perhaps one of my closer acquaintances ... almost nearly even a friend, although he's technically my boss and I'm about five years older than he is. He's still on the frie...
"That's my girl Jayla over at the yellow sea horse. Which one is yours?" "I don't have one, yet. I'm prospecting to get a feel for what it's like to come out here." "You white folks have a lot of discipline. I popped my first one with sixteen." "Well, the economy is hard. A month after Lehman Brothers bankruptcy, my husband's production line was black-lit...
I feel compelled to start with a warning. If you've read my stuff before, you've probably noticed the frequent apologies for long wait times between chapters due to medical school. I haven't actually used much of that experience in my writing up until this story. It is also based on my time volunteering in a field hospital (though not one as extreme as this...
The smell of coffee pulled Lira from a dreamless sleep. The bed was still a mess, clothes strewn across the covers, the space where Julian should be empty and cold. 'Julian?' she called out. A moment later, his handsome face appeared around the corner, and she was delighted to see that he was still naked, dressed in nothing but his slippers. She gave him a...
Chase Nygaard's POV Oxbow Lake Conference Room Frank's blood filled the air before I could get out of my seat. I stood and turned just as Coral leaped for Alpha Henry Millner, knocking him on the table. I moved to catch Frank, who was holding his throat as blood sprayed out. "The CLINIC," I yelled as my fingers moved to his throat. Reaching in, I pinch...
Freshman year was done by the beginning of March, and Rea was halfway done with her sophomore year classes by the time summer arrived. Her parents had been relieved that the drug therapy was working, and her mind and emotions weren't so clouded any more. With nothing else to do, Rea spent her time on three things. School, with the idea to graduate as soon...
I've got to dedicate this chapter to my two greatest friends, who always seem to find the holes in the storyline and share so much of their time and sound advice with me. Once Again I thank Todger65 for his editing work. ***** I'm in a hole and I can't get out. As a matter of fact I gave up trying three days ago, at least I'm fairly certain it has been th...
Hello, Lit! Glad everyone seemed to like the last chapter. Hope this continues to entertain! Many thanks to Steve150177 for his work reading and rereading! His work makes the finished product much more polished. The next chapter is due out May 16. Fair warning: my "bun in the oven" is due to be done baking at the end of May. I think I'll have everythi...
With a clink, the can fell into my shopping cart, briefly muffling the tune of the easy-listening music in my ears. It bounced a bit before coming to rest gently against the bag of carrots that sat behind it. I looked up, smiling - not at anything in particular. Today was good. Today, I'd get my groceries for the week and spend some quiet time alone, finally...