My most heartfelt thanks to Greowulf. His editing skills have made this story much more enjoyable. After high school I had a good part time job at the auto parts store. I lived with my sister and had plenty of time to hang out with my buddies. My sister eventually put her foot down and said that I needed to go to college or something or I should find my...
(Chapter 19) "The Last Time" (circa-1990) Justice Adrian Bradshaw removed his wire-rimmed spectacles from his tweed jacket pocket and after slipping them over his nose he stared at the nine defendants in the dock. All nine had pleaded guilty to theft or the receiving of stolen goods. Of the nine defendants, three men in their mid-twenties had pleaded g...
Close your eyes and imagine a beautiful, lush green oasis: a Caribbean island at the height of its affluence. Zendea is a beautiful tropical island. It looks perfect on the outside but it's the underground action that really keeps it afloat. When Rosa's head hunter arranged for a special meeting, hinting that a unique employer was interested in her talents,...
A Journey into a strange mind| Volume 10| Golden dawn and sorrows to live. Prologue: The human forces proceed towards the Grimlands; Nagma's party rides ahead of Arthur's. Near a stream close to the sea, they camp out. Arthur had finish burying the dead at Falcon's holdfast, despite their unwavering loyalty to the crown; House Falcon still extends some a...
This story is part of an ongoing series. The chronological order of my stories is now listed in WifeWatchman's biography. Feedback and constructive criticism is very much appreciated, and I encourage feedback for ideas. This story contains graphic scenes, language and actions that might be extremely offensive to some people. These scenes, words and actions...
Little by little, the countryside all around us began to change. Barbarians had set everything on fire, although clear signs of reconstructions were visible. As the sun rose and made its journey in the sky, I could see some partially cottages, freshly tended fields and above all this, nature was winning its battle against the man. Green young plants were...
Grateful thanks go to the best editor in the world – thesoundandfury. And check out his new novel – Models and Super Spies. Thanks Ken, not only for your editing, but also for the constant encouragement, suggestions, and for helping me to become a better writer. Chapter 9: The Catwalk. From a security perspective, Sandra Wilson's apartment was perfect. Yea...
Thanks to 'LadyCibelle and Techsan' for editing this story. * Chapter 1 She was standing there as beautiful as ever. The one woman I tried my best to forget but never could. What was she doing here? If anyone didn't belong here it was her. I had to approach her; I had to talk to her. It was Jenny, my old girlfriend. Our last date was the senior prom in hi...
Chapter One As Antonius sat by the fire in the den, his reverie was interrupted by a knocking at the door. Annoyed at the interruption of his thoughts of the enchanting Lady Elena, he gruffly responded, "What is it?" The door opened and in stepped his manservant and head of the estate staff, Jameson. "Pardon the intrusion, your lordship, but a messenger h...
The dragon's reptilian claws dug into the stone to wind its green scaled body tightly around the pillar. Its head with the ghastly big, baby-like eyes were raised into the blackness of the night sensing, keenly paying attention -- a hunger for the hunt filled the air. Only a faint, coal-black plume of smoke rose from its big, open nostrils -- like a human su...