Pros and Cons You said it yourself. You don't do younger. There's a good reason for that. Or at least that's what you tell yourself. The list of cons is long. Younger men tend to be gauche. They won't recognize the bands you like. They haven't been anywhere. (Most of them, anyway.) They have no money. And, the corollary to that - they have roomma...
-=-=-=-=-=-=- Alanna Farport, Imperial County of Catriona 13th of Zenith, 1282 D.f. -=-=-=-=-=-=- Alanna and Talos had journeyed across the County of Catriona on horseback for the better part of three days, crossing the paved Imperial highway just yestermorn. The pair had briefly stopped in the town of Featherton to relay their sorrow of the lost w...
Katie Merchant needed some holiday cheer. She could tell, because no one was supposed to be this grumpy on Christmas Eve. She'd snapped at a perfectly innocent question Susie had asked her after she picked the kids up from the babysitter, and had to apologize for being such a big meanie. It had to do with having to work on the 24th of December, when darn ne...
Partially inspired by my own time at university, this is the story of two friends who embark on a series of increasingly daring adventures. Any comments or feedback are much appreciated, hope you enjoy! ***** Chapter One -- The Beginning 'Come on Jay this is ridiculous, this has gone way too far.' Holly stood outside wrapped in a fluffy white dressing go...
CHAPTER 6 "Get the hell away from her...now!" Grant kept his firearm aimed unfalteringly at the bastard who would dare to force himself upon her. Grant was trying to remain composed in the face of this utter wrong, but it was hard as hell to see behind the wall of red. Grant was wholly infuriated. They were on the floor, the bastard's hands locking aro...
Author's Warning: This chapter starts off bleak, but lightens up fairly quickly. -=-=-=-=-=-=- Lord Talos of Evora Kingdom of Solais 28th of First Harvest, 1282 D.f. -=-=-=-=-=-=- The dark, cloud-strewn skies released a relentless and chilling rain onto all those who were unfortunate enough to travel this day. The road had turned to dirt ten hour...
I want to thank Valphund for his wonderful work editing my work. I try to make each part spotless but still he finds so many mistakes. He's the reason this story is readable. I'm a chronic re-writer though, so the version you're about to read isn't the version he worked on and all mistakes in the chapter are mine and mine alone. This part involves a bit of...
26. Joseph had arranged to have Diane and Karen's luggage delivered to his yacht, the Malreine. In the meantime, He commanded Harun to drive them to the Fortunato al Pantheon in the historic district so they could have a taste of the most authentically ancient areas of the city. Along the way, he offered a running commentary on areas of interest, including...
My wife wanted to be an Ironman... And fucking her trainer was part of her training. I was born Lesley Jacob Wagner. I hated the name Lesley, so when I turned 18 I had it legally changed so for the last seven years I've been Jacob Wagner. I was married to Laura almost three years. Her full name was Laura Elizabeth Keyes and she could have been the twin of a...
-=-=-=-=-=-=- Alanna Redstone, Imperial Kingdom of Tardia 27th of Sunfall, 1282 D.f. -=-=-=-=-=-=- Alanna giggled as her young babe of only five months gripped her finger. She stroked his cute little cheek with another, knowing he was in a bit of pain now that his teeth were coming in. She also felt helpless, as the babe was far too young for her r...