This story is a work of fantasy fiction. All participants herein are over 18 years of age. Thanks in advance for any constructive comments. Please enjoy. It is often said that good communication is essential for a marriage to endure possible pitfalls and struggles. I have always believed that to be true, even more now than ever before. No matter what the...
Danny O'brien let out a long low moan as he lifted a fire hose from the back of the fire truck. "Sounds like someone is getting old," Cooper said as he smiled at his friend. Danny rubbed his shoulder. "Not old, only tired. Can't wait to get home in the morning and snuggle up to Alice." "Married for six years and you still got the hots for your wife. Th...
Authors note: As very special favor for some very special friends, I've been asked to resubmit a couple of my older stories once listed under Thesandman. It is not my intention to submit all or many of my older works, but for those who have truly supported and appreciated my writing over the years, I have relented to do so. Additionally, I will not turn voti...
Thomas and Denise Watkins made an unusual couple. They were both well educated and in good shape for 35 and 33 respectively. They both had good professional jobs and made a good living. What set them apart from most people was that they had never dated anyone else but each other. He had been a senior in high school and she was a sophomore when they first wen...
This is not a story in which the characters get what they deserve. Nor is it a good vs. evil morality tale. If that's what you seek, you'll be better served elsewhere. It's a story about people (of the fictional kind: I made them up, so they don't act like you or me), and the wonderful and terrible things they sometimes do for and to each other. And of cours...
by Philip Johnson Chapter One It wasn't totally unexpected and yet, Lee still couldn't believe it. His sweet aunt had died. Aunt Amalie Hansen was born in Norway and came to the U.S. as a child, and she was a long legged beautiful blonde her whole life. Even as her health left her, he couldn't help but admire her regal fair skinned beauty. He was the onl...
Philip Johnson Prologue Princeton Dynamics was a successful national company with a division just south of Chicago, and they had one major problem, operating costs. Their bottom line was sagging like an old hammock. And like most companies with that problem it was largely due to excessive wages and employee benefits, but the taxes in Chicago were getting t...
For the real Brandy, wherever I may find her LATE MARCH Silence Ruffles Many pictures Staring back at me You've been so long And had so many sisters... "That's all I've got so far," James told Brandy, closing the notebook. "But it's not bad for being inspired by someone I've only talked to twice, is it?" His extroverted friend gave him an uncharacte...
The world as we knew it ended not with a whimper, but with the howls and shrieks of countless horrors. How the 'Cataclysm' came about is still pretty sketchy. What we do know is that without warning, in late December, a massive comet streaked across the Earth's atmosphere, passing over what used to be the South American continent before exiting above Austra...
"Mr. Jacobs? I was wondering if I might have a moment of your time, sir." "For you, Kristen? Anytime. Please come in and have a seat. Can I get you anything?" "No thank you, sir. I...just wanted to share a concern I have with you. It won't take long. I promise." "Kristen, there's no need to hurry. We're family here. Take whatever time you need." "Thank y...