Hurricane Laura was set to be a record breaking, city destroying, un-survivable storm with a predicted storm surge of fifteen feet. Cameron, LA would be gone and the rest of Southwest Louisiana and parts of Central Louisiana would be decimated, without power for weeks. The problem was, it was eighteen hours until landfall and the storm in the gulf was still...
By Robert C. Griffin, New York Journal June 18, 2021 It's certainly not high praise to say that a certain film is the visual equivalent of comfort food, but it's not scorn either. "Michael & Maddie Get Married," the big-screen adaptation of the hit ABS sitcom, seems tailored and focus-grouped to ensure high ratings years from now, when it's endlessly repla...
The day had finally arrived, we were set for a brief but much needed escape. We rarely had the luxury of time alone, the last 15 years had always revolved around kids, work and responsibilities in general. For the next 3 nights however, we would be stepping out of this reality. My wife, Jennifer (39), had secured us a 3-night cruise to nowhere. We had agreed...
Love. Such a strong word, an even stronger emotion Sarah thought. Her boss, her lover was going to tell her that. She heard the water turn on and thought about fleeing, leaving him. She couldn't do it. Her hands shook slightly as she really let the fact sink in. Then a smile crossed her lips. He loved her. Sarah loved him. Slowly she got up and made her wa...
This chapter is not meant to stand alone. Please begin at the first chapter to appreciate this tale. Monday, October 29 Carol had her arm draped over my chest as I awoke, her red mane spread across both our pillows. Her eyes fluttered open, "I love you and good morning." Before I could respond Veronica turned on her side and put her arm across my chest sa...
Author's note: This story contains a few Australianisms and other minor references to popular culture that may not be entirely clear as to their meaning, but where necessary I've tried to explain them as naturally as possible in the text. For any further explanations a simple internet search will most definitely help the reader. However, I think this secti...
***This is my original work and may not be republished without permission. * INITIATION "The party tricks don't count toward your first fifty." Of course they don't. You wouldn't want to make it too easy. "Whatever it takes." "Once you pass the second level you will be required to do more tricks. More challenging tricks." It doesn't matter. I'm a whore...
"Good morning Kyle, hope you are doing well this morning." "Good morning Carol, I am well, thank you." Carol has been my executive assistant since I took over the business when my dad died. She had been his assistant for many years prior and had been with the company for more than three decades. "What is on the schedule today?" "You have a call with the...
This chapter is not meant to stand alone. Please begin at the first chapter to appreciate this tale. Wednesday, October 31 At seven thirty Scott's cell rang and Veronica picked it up from the dresser and answered when she saw the caller ID was Grace. "Hi, stranger, I've missed you. ... Thanks, and how's your brother-in-law? ... Good. ... This morning?...
She didn't wear the bustier the next day, or the day after. We talked a lot about what we were feeling, what we wanted. Finally, she put on the bustier the next week. That day I was useless at work, I could only think about what they were doing. It got so bad I beat off twice in the bathroom. She wore a big smile when she got home. We kissed and went strai...