It was a bright and sunny morning when I got the call. Sandy, a girl I'd known from high school all the way through to college, had a great idea for us and our group of friends. We were all interested in living quiet, peaceful, uncluttered lives, and this was our perfect chance. When I picked up the phone, I knew she'd gotten an idea that she just needed to...
A shard of earthenware found in Leicester (Ratas in Roman Britain) has scratched upon it the words "VERUCUNDA ACTRESS . LUCIUS GLADIATOR". A love story in four words. I have tried to write the backstory to this inscription. "Lucius I really do love you." Veracunda said as they walked along a narrow alley on their way from the ampitheatreii to the inn where...
Before I start I am not a writer so please excuse my grammar, this is purely based on an experience I had after my last tour of Afghanistan. Tuesday 27 June, I have been in Afghanistan for four months now and the patrol base I am at is beginning to suffocate me. Four months of the same 19 guys cooped up in a shit compound with warm water to drink and fuck a...
It was the early hours of morning in the city of Edinburgh, a couple of dogs were feeding off the carcass of a dead cat as Lucinda glided down the cobbled High Street like an animal in pursuit, eyes blazing, mouth salivating. She had her feed of the night and was satisfied, desperately seeking solitude from the others. Jagen always wanted them to hunt as a p...
Mareka Goltowsnin had an eye for art. She was an interior designer by profession and loved to visit any and every art do hosted at the Annenberg town center. This time the theme was erotica and renowned painters from all over the world had submitted one oil painting to be put up for display in the art gallery. This was one exhibition she would not miss for a...
"You seem particularly distressed tonight. What's wrong?" Clive cooed with a genteel British lilt. He tossed back the long raven strands of his wig over a bared shoulder as he moved beside Gina to slip a lean muscled arm around her narrow waist. His eyes glimmered like emeralds set in gold glitter rimmed by lashes lacquered with mascara. "Nothing." Gina ja...
She could still see the scene vividly in her head. "Hey, are you still there?" Emeryl remarked with a faint smile, watching his little sister with arms wrapped behind his head. He knew he caught her daydreaming as they stood outside their home, discussing what chores remained for the day. Usually it was such a monotonous task to him that he rose with the s...
I hadn't seen my ex-wife, Margot, since the divorce over three years ago. We'd gotten married fresh out of high school, and it took me just over a year to realize what a huge mistake I'd made. I'd been the star quarterback, and she was the head cheerleader. Neither of us had been especially mature, nor ready to really settle down. I caught her in bed with a...
I liked this little town. I'd only been here a week and there were plenty of bodies to feed on, people don't suspect a thing. I hadn't killed anyone. Yet. I was hesitating because I actually wanted to stay a while and explore. Right now, I was perched up in a tall tree, stalking my next victim. I'd been watching him since the sun went down for two nights. I...
My wife started a new job at a firm selling optical equipment about 18 months ago. She was working with the sales team as a sort of account manager. It was a small company and as such everyone quickly got to know everyone else. The owner was a guy called Chris Tyler, mid 40's so about 10 years older than my wife's 35. He was a big bloke, well over six foot a...