Note: This is my entry for the 'summer lovin' story contest 2010'and is a work of pure fiction. * "Well, here is the house. What do you think? I know that it's a little rundown and needs plenty of work but generally speaking does it suit your requirements?" inquired the estate agent his patter obviously well rehearsed. I tried to hide my excitement for t...
This story immediately follows the events of the second chapter and will make numerous references to previous events in the series. Although I hope each chapter is able to stand up as an enjoyable tale on its own, I strongly recommend starting at the beginning if you haven't already done so. It will just make so much more sense that way. ********** Mandy s...
It was another night at the club and I was having my usual good times with the men and women who had come in to watch. This night however was particularly noteworthy do to a cute couple who had come in that evening. I noticed this guy and girl who came up to me more than once when I was dancing on stage. I always noticed when a person came up more than once...
Chapter 16 -- Minor Surprises Dave, Scarlett, and Heather sat with Matt and Rose on the patio on Saturday morning -- the two mothers and the stepdad to the teens. Dave said, "We wanted to be sure you are making an adult decision that has more to it than all your hormones talking." The two teens laughed at his comment. Scarlett said in somewhat serious to...
Author's note: The characters in this story are seniors on a varsity high school soccer team. No sexual interaction between underage characters is intended or implied. ***** "You heard me. Kiss it." I stood there staring at Nicole's cleats. More specifically, my eyes were on the one that was perched on the bench, waiting for my lips. It would have sounded...
The day went by just like any normal day for Alex, since she was determined to put last night's encounter in the 'Dream' category. She wouldn't acknowledge it. It was simply a dream that had been induced from lack of sleep, alcohol, and emotional turmoil over her last beau. Since, of course, she was not crazy. Wasn't she? The crisp smell of coffee, incense...
It was a typical, night shift Sunday. The huge factory, normally bustling with noise and activity, lay quiet and dark. I was in my office/quality lab, dipping parts in chemicals and singing along with the cranked up stereo. "I didn't know you could sing," someone exclaimed behind me. I spun around, startled by the sudden and unexpected voice. Recognizing O...
Joe and Melissa met in college and fell in love. They married shortly after graduation and fulfilled a dream by opening a steak house on a busy street near the center of town. They worked hard, sweating every little detail of their establishment on a daily basis, understanding every step of the way that there were no guarantees, that their hard work and fina...
I'm a single father of two small children. It happens. I have no doubt that I'll find the right person for me sometime and until then I'll just make the best of things. I'm not hurting financially, which helps, but every so often I have to have a night away from home. That's when I hire a baby-sitter. There are several young ladies who act as my sitter, dep...
The early evening sun was still warm as Brian and Mandy walked, arm in arm, across the park. They paused briefly to watch a few overs of the cricket match that was being played in the oval at the park's centre before moving on again. All around them humanity thronged, enjoying the warmth of a summer's evening. Couples walked together, oblivious of the world...