It was a nice, normal night out in Long Island -- a nice night to walk down the streets with a friend. A friend who was filming a television show here several months out of the year. A friend who was starring in this TV show -- even if it was on the CW and was a prequel series. A friend who happened to be AnnaSophia Robb, of several Disney and young adult f...
I took Rose's instructions seriously, even if Simon didn't. I slept well. In fact I was beginning to notice that my sleep was beginning to improve. I was still plagued by thoughts and images of all sorts crowding in on me when I first go to bed. But then I do fall asleep for a good six to seven hours. Never quite enough, but more than I was really expecting....
Ben was looking at me in the eyes. He had asked me out earlier. At first, I was uncertain what it was about. He sounded very nervous, like he was in trouble. Because of it, I headed out to meet him at the university food court immediately. When I arrived, he was not as nervous as he sounded on the phone. "Hey are you alright?" I asked. "Y-y-yeah," said Ben...
"So can you give me a ride to school, Goner?" Conner looked between his mother, who was putting the finishing touches on their breakfast, and Angelica, sipping her coffee across from him. He replied in a low voice, hoping his mom was more focused on the oldie rock station she always listened to in the mornings. "So... you're going to go back?" Angelica shr...
Friday morning "I talked to your mom last night," she said to her husband as he stepped out of the shower, "and she mentioned tomorrow is your father's birthday. Do you want to call him?" "No." "You know, it's none of my business, but..." "That's right, Abby. It's none of your business, so drop it." "Does he even know about Micah?" "I have no idea. And...
Chapter One I wanted her the moment she walked in the bar. I had been driving all day on my way to visit some old friends in western Massachusetts. It was late and I decided to get a drink then head back to the sleazy motel just down the road and get up early. The shabby bar was empty except for the bald headed bartender with a pot belly and an old guy by h...
A tale set in modern rural Midwest about sex and other passions as a young divorcee, after working on her back (and in other positions) for a year to boost her income significantly, casts aside that activity and leaves the city seeking a new life with the apparent belief her destiny would find her. Chapter 1 Jilli didn't know why she did it – she meant h...
Authors note: Hello everyone. This story is a spinoff of the Twelve Tables series I wrote a while ago. I hope you enjoy this series despite its differences to the original story. Thank you once again to Paul who continues to be my second set of eyes. ~ellie. ***** The trial had gone on for weeks with Ned's lawyers placing blame on her and throwing around...
My thanks and best wishes go out to Kimtacular for her many hours of editing she spent on this story. * Sara stifled another yawn and looked at the clock again. 12:15am. She was used to getting up early and jogging as the sun came up so this late of an hour was hard on her. It probably wouldn't look too good to her new boss to be sleeping when he arrived....
This is Part One of a two-part story. I wish she hadn't tried so hard. Maybe if Madi Adams hadn't tried so hard, I wouldn't have taken her for granted. I know -- it sounds like I'm blaming her. I'm really not. There's no question -- what happened was entirely my fault. Still, if Madi hadn't tried so hard, I think I would have better appreciated the things t...