The following weeks were difficult not only for Vanessa but for everyone in the office. She was, as one person put it, constantly on the 'war path'. These were periodic moods of hers, and, unknown to her associates and subordinates, always corresponded to those times, when she went 'prowling' and let out her 'Nessa' personality. In the wake of this past exp...
Author's note: There is some story development in the beginning to set the tone. And I appreciate all feedback! With a backflip, she leapt off the precipice of the Second Bastion, descending into the lower depths of the Eternal City. At a modest height of 5' 8'', she was perfectly formed for acrobatics and skillful movements. The girl ran the rest of the...
A/N: Thank you for reading this far, and for the votes, comments, and private messages. We know this is a slow burn, but promise that your patience will be rewarded next chapter. ~ LivANDJay ~ An excerpt from Nathan's novel "The Mars Accords" ~ Colonel Joseph Taggart sat at the controls of his SF-21 and brought his wing into position in high Earth orb...
Author's note: Allow me to present the sixth chapter in this series, a little delayed but a longer chapter than usual to compensate. I'd intended this to be the final chapter but there will be an epilogue in a couple of weeks for anyone still interested. Many thanks to the readers who have taken the time to read the story, and to those who have encouraged m...
As he walked into Opus, Steve smiled. He could see Nessa, that beautiful girl that had arranged for him to get a complimentary suite a couple of days earlier, when he had won big at the Montecito's craps table. She noticed him, smiled widely, and beckoned for him to come on over. She was 5'10" and slim, with dark skin and long black hair, which reminded him...
Home Made Film 23, September, 5018, 5:00 PM Sunday Lincoln, Nebraska Fire Drive, Miller Residence It was Sunday evening, and Nicholas and Shayna were over at the Miller house. But Nicholas and Shayna weren't the only guests there. Nicholas's partner, Rhonda Irons was there. And so was Shayna's ex-girlfriend, Nessa. Nicholas had asked the Millers if he co...
Author's note: This is the fifth chapter of six, and I remain very appreciative of the reader response to the first four chapters. Thank you for your encouragement. And as always, many thank-yous to the delightful author karaline for her editing and feedback. All characters are fictional, etc. etc. ***** Jane awoke on the old brown couch and it took her a...
By EgmontGrigor2020 Chapter 1 Larry Rivers was driving an 18-year-old clapped-out Japanese car on a quiet country road in southern New Zealand when a 4WD SUV came out of a tree-lined driveway to a farmhouse at speed. It crossed into the wrong side of the highway and collided head-on with his vehicle. There was a fearful sound of breaking glass and disint...
[Author's Note: Thank you for reading this story. If you have not already done so, please read the first three chapters. I welcome your feedback so I can become a better writer.] Emaline, Celia and Nessa decided to take an early Sunday morning walk. They liked to explore the farthest edges of the plantation from time to time. It was the closest thing they h...
A/n: Sorry for the delay in bringing you all the next installation of the story. Ch. 5 and Ch. 6 were written together and was originally a single chapter before it got way too long and I split it into two. As always, I appreciate all of your support and an enormous shout out to my editors. I hope you all enjoy! ***** Shawn woke the next morning to the su...