(Once more, thank you frontma for your editing) * *Pain is either not knowing what it is or forgetting what it was* (Yes, this tale is supposed to be somewhat humorous and outrageous too. While not always comedic I'd like to think it is mostly a good-natured romp.) I was slumped down on the floor against the wall when an expensive pair of shoes came at...
Major Barbara was dead before she hit the ground; the .50 caliber slug passing through her Kevlar helmet, helmet liner, skull and brain tissue as easily as a swallow's darting flight. First Lieutenant Zoe ducked behind the charred hulk of a Honda, hearing muffled sobs behind her as Kay Company sought cover in Las Cruces' ruins. 'Must be Tech Sergeant Nancy'...
It Started in the Bushes Whew, I'd done it again; score one for the "hot" old woman I thought. OK so I hadn't run a marathon, or a 10K. Alright all I'd really done was to push a double stroller with 2, energetic 2 year olds, who really could have and should have walked the 50 yards from my car to the rubberized playing surface themselves. That was my work...
Magnus and His Family (Chapter 19) Kathryn M. Burke In a matter of weeks, Greg had moved into the house occupied by Kristen and the others. He seemed to adapt readily to the game of musical chairs (or, rather, beds) that the others engaged in, although it was clear to everyone that Kristen was his special favorite—as Adele was Curt's special favorite,...
Candace and the Frat Boys (chapter 6) Kathryn M. Burke Christmas Day was festive, with a big breakfast which everyone helped prepare, the opening of presents, and other holiday celebrations. Everyone seemed to be reasonably relaxed after the revelations of the previous day—although Julie tried hard not to think of the bizarre situation she found herself...
"No," he said plainly, his unstrained voice coming from behind me. As soon as the word fell from his lips, the wooden paddle made connection on my naked backside with a sharp crack. The reverberation registered such pain that I almost had to tell him to stop but I didn't...I couldn't. It was a matter of pride at this point. Yes, I had to endure his training...
Morning dawned beneath a low layer of clouds that made the view out his window seem dreamlike. Sean looked down at Elizabeth’s sleeping form and he grinned. “Maybe it is a dream.” Elizabeth stirred at the sound of his voice and smiled. “It’s cold. Get under here and keep me warm,” she said with her eyes lightly shut. Sean was more than happy to oblige. No...
Cheryl and Meryl Kathryn M. Burke It's not necessarily any fun being identical twins. First of all, there's the problem that few people can tell you apart unless they've been with you a long time. Then there's the problem of your dopey parents, who want to dress the two of you in matching outfits, until as a teenager you rebel and are able to choose yo...
At seven o'clock that Saturday morning I woke as I usually do. I have an internal clock that wakes me at seven every morning unless I fall asleep after six in the morning. I may take a nap sometime during the day if I am still tired, but I can almost always be depended upon to be some where by eight in the morning if needed. The first thing I did upon wakin...
What Kind of Man I Am Ch. 9 Hey Fuckers Doing the best I can avoiding Covid, Karen and Ken. Unfortunately people we know have passed away and many have lost there jobs. I lost my Dad earlier this year along with dealing with all the other shit in life. Sit down, relax, have a sandwich, drink a glass of milk, do some fuckin' thing besides complaining abou...