Chapter 32 - Farewell I opened my eyes and looked at Sarge. He grinned and said, "Time to get up Josh you've got a long ride this morning." His voice was soft and I was barely able to see him in the starlight from Lauren's window. "Ok Sarge," I said, "I'll be up in a minute." "Take your time Josh," he said with a little laugh, "It's two hours 'till sunris...
Being the opening chapter of Isabella Silverto's story of remembrance and awakening in which a funeral brings back memories of a dark family secret and Isabella renews an acquaintance. * Naples June 1736: The family of Alberto Silverto was in mourning. The family matriarch, and Alberto's aunt on his father's side, Donna Elvira Del Malachi Silverto had fina...
"Time to wake up and smell like roses." Tyson Barnett waltzed right into Maria Blanco's bedroom and pulled the drapes to her balcony doors letting the sunlight in. Waking up yawning she gets blinded instantly. Once the curtains were opened he pulled the doors wide letting in a warm breeze. Dressed in blue jeans and a button down red shirt Tyson walked over...
Knowing what he had done, and what his early youth had been, Agnes was stunned to find him such a mild, well-mannered man. He really hadn't had a chance to learn gentle ways, but that didn't show at all, he could have easily been an officer or a tradesman. And he was well on his way to becoming a gentleman in all his ways, which was good, for Agnes' editor...
Chapter 20 - Revolution I went to the corral and found Barb waiting. I led her out and brushed her a little to make her pretty then saddled her and rode off to the barley fields. I was satiated. Not only had I eaten well but I had been present to see a historic occasion. The sun was warm and scenery seemed sweeter and the smell of the river made me think o...
Hello, and welcome to the special Christmas 2003 issue of Tales from Snippettsville, Short Stories From A Small Town. For any of you who haven't come across us before, and want to know what it's all about, go to Snippettsville Group If you have any feedback, and let's face it, as writers we all love feedback, just click on the author's name, in blue at t...
There were no lift lines – it was simply too cold out for most people. Too cold to even think about getting out of a warm bed to go out and ski, especially when the wind was howling and a new storm was barreling in, especially when that bed was so nice and warm and your thigh muscles were still burning from skiing the day before. But even so, when all was...
"The dogs of war don't negotiate The dogs of war won't capitulate They will take and you will give And you must die so that they may live " -Pink Floyd, "The Dogs of War" Gila Pack Territory Near the northern border Maria woke up quickly from her sleep, her muzzle rising from where it had been resting on Caleb's lap. Her ears were up, and she was sear...
Responses to the first three chapters have been good and helpful but I am a comments whore and always on the lookout for more! Anything you want to say whether you love it or hate it, please don't hesitate More Australianisms Mobile = cell phone. Cricket Test = an international match played over five days. Wharfie = longshoreman or docker. Harry star...
A few days ago -- well, last Thursday to be precise -- I was on my way to the station when something interesting happened. It was one of those days when it kept threatening to rain but never quite did. The sun was out, but the clouds were gathering, and there was a fresh breeze. I was just about to walk past the main entrance of a building that houses an ad...