It was one of those late spring afternoons that slapped you upside the head and told you summer was on its way. The heat was almost unbearable, and only the canopy of the broad oak we sat under offered any comfort. "Ryan? Are you ok?" Melissa asked. "Yeah. It's just really hot out here," I responded. "Its all that blonde hair. Makes all the peroxide in th...
Ellen emerged from the bath water, wrapped herself in a towel and stood before the full length mirror. She gently towel dried her hair and let it tumble down her shoulders in damp curls. She let the towel drop to the floor, and studied her curves in the mirror, ran her hands down her smooth thighs. She was pleased with the progress from all the running, she...
In this realm where time does not exist, memory is all that we have. I look around me, and as far as I can see, there is nothing but desolation. I hear the screams of the Damned and the laughter of demons. I see the shades of the most wicked men and women who have ever lived. All of these wicked souls come to my realm. From my palace, which some call Pandemo...
Quick Author's Note: Some of you may have noticed that I take some liberty with the details of the Star Wars universe - my apologies to those who were expecting strict adherence to the details. Chapter 5 – Lightsaber Proficiency Jacen was the first to stir the next morning, to the sounds of jungle birds not long after the sun rose over the horizon. Rubbing...
Circe sighed as she lounged on her beach and looked at her guests. At her feet lay the still snoozing and incredibly handsome Orion, his head cradled on the lightly heaving chest of Pegasus whose wings had crossed over his chest like a blanket while the frozen marble form of Artemis glared silently above them. Drinking another large gulp of her wine, she gri...
“You know, I just realized I’m out of baby oil” the voice on the other end of the phone said matter-of-factly, as if this were the middle of a conversation and not the first sentence out of the phone. “What? Who is this?” I sputtered to the strangely familiar voice. “Baby oil, you know lover, its clear and slippery,” she giggled, and then I recognized Deni...
An Offering, to MH * * * * * It was well after dusk--one of those gray, seemingly endless Winter evenings when snow blankets cushioned and cloud veils covered, leaving only a narrow wedge of cold space between for life to go on. Lauren sat in her office chair, staring out the window behind her desk, wondering about that life. It had been productive overal...
Agnes had always told herself that nothing would change her, that no matter how high her star rose and what plaudits were heaped upon her she would still be the same girl who had been given her first break on the bill of that off Broadway play all those years ago. There was a part of her that at least wanted that to be the truth, but in her most honest momen...
"I. Did. Not. Stab. Anyone." "Stop talking, I told you to stop talking." Liam had packed his briefcase and was now pushing Nicki into her coat. "Fine, that's fine. You're free to go. It'd be a lot less suspicious if Ms. Moran cooperated with the investigation." "Don't bullshit me, detective. You have your mind made up about my client." "Your client was...
It was the end of a magical birthday. From the moment I had woken to a champagne breakfast I had been spoiled and pampered by my adoring boyfriend, David. He had seen to my every need, providing me with so many presents and treats. After my morning shower I had been delighted to see a new outfit laid out neatly on the bed, a daring black dress split almost...