This is a first attempt. Comments and criticisms that are kind, courteous considerate and constructive would be encouraging. This is a long story. It builds up slowly. There is a lot of romance. It is also a work of fiction. However references to locations, historical characters, art, music and science are as one would find in normal geography, history and...
Chapter 16 The following week was very upbeat. I let it be known at the clinic and at the partnership offices that I'd gotten engaged, so I was feted and congratulated by many of my associates. Several people wanted to know what my fiancée looked like, and so on Tuesday when I carried my iPad around, as I usually do to do doctor things on; I had Jasmine's p...
Some of you have asked for more detail about Samantha and Amy's background. This chapter will help with that. They finally move in and make it their home. ***** The Trip to New York and the move When I heard the alarm go off Saturday morning, I felt Dawn roll over and turn it off. I knew it was early. "What time is it?" I asked Dawn. "4:30." "Why so ea...
(These characters, company, places, things and events are all fictitious. Any similarities are pure coincidental. As in the finest restaurants, good food takes time to prepare, good stories take time to develop.) He started out just trying to be nice and in the end was faced with losing his career because of it. Being nice, acting so generous towards what h...
Chapter 3 Note: This is a work of FICTION. Although the areas this story takes place in are real; all the landscapes depicted, the people described, and everything else this story uses to make it enjoyable reading for you are NOT REAL. As you read this story, try to remember: "THIS IS A NOVEL." The author retains all rights to this story. 10. Leavings...
Chapter 48: The Battle Starts The next morning, she was still asleep when I woke up and I silently moved out of bed to prepare breakfast. It was easy, as her kitchen held food for a regiment. I brewed coffee and brought a cup to her bedroom. She did not open her eyes, but her nose sniffed like a rabbit that had found something interesting. I held the cup cl...
Occasionally everyone has that déjà vu experience. Time seems to be in slow motion as you watch events happening and you know exactly what's coming next; that feeling that you've lived this exact moment in time before. Whether it was something similar or something that we can't explain, most of us never know. For me, it was similarity to real life experience...
An introductory note to readers, especially my Literotican followers. I am flattered and pleased by the reception of my stories, and thank one and all for their comments and suggestions - all such are very welcome. To all suggestions for sequels or follow-ups, those are under serious consideration. ABOUT THIS STORY - This is a longish story, but I think...
Champion of the Goddess, Part 5 Synopsis: This is a continuation of the New Game Master and Next Game Master series. The premise of the story will be lost to those who did not read the previous version. After Raven 'schooled the goddesses' he decided on a different tact for the next quest. Leading the party from the front, but worked to remain unknown to th...
This is my entry for the Summer Lovin' 2020 Contest. Be warned - it's a slow burn and full of Aussie lingo. Vegemite is consumed. The story is set around a couple of Indian characters, Madiha and Neha, created by Sweetdreamssss. I collaborated with her extensively for this story. This one follows on from her stories, and I recommend you visit the "Landlord"...