It had to stop. She was spending far too much money on her hair with frosting and tints. The bill for her nails was ridiculous. It was as if she picked the most expensive place in town. And lingerie! For what she spent, we could have bought an entire Victoria's Secret. It was always spend spend spend, yet, she never once lifted a pretty finger to even try to...
"Heretic is not the one who dies at the stake, but who sets it on fire." - José Saramago, Portuguese Nobel laureate. * * * My name is Kira and I am a vampire. I have already forgotten the name that I had when I was an ordinary mortal. I had a normal childhood in a village of medieval Europe, but upon reaching adolescence, my beauty inspired envy among ot...
Chapter Five Monday morning was a new day. Chuck realized he had no clothing suitable for the office so he put on his rumpled suit and headed in. He had no tie, no socks and wearing deck shoes and felt very conspicuous. He was used to blending in and now felt like he was completely out of the norm. Since Bev had to be in the classroom he clocked out about t...
Pedagogue I was wondering when she was going to come to me. Emilia Keating strides into my office. My failing student radiates the confidence that family wealth and a major sorority presidency grants. Her expression lets me know she has something in mind. It will be something manipulative and rather unethical. Just like her mother. That memory tries to ma...
This is a story about a guy's night out at a Halloween party that turned into a fright night for him. I'll be the guy because I tell the story better in the first person. I had just moved to a new job in a new town and had not yet met many people other than the guys I worked with at a shipping and receiving company. I am a bi-guy who prefers the uncomplicat...
Many years ago, the Kingdom of Ralecia was a goodly kingdom, a place where the people were dedicated to righteousness, justice and virtue. King Harold of Oakenhelm ruled over his lands with a benevolent hand alongside his compassionate queen, Malina, who supported the day to day affairs with a heart of gold. His son, Balric, and daughter, Kasia, assisted by...
Alternative Facts: This is Harry Potter Fan Fiction, set in an alternate HP universe and therefore many things are different than they appear in the books. I feel the best place to start is with a list of these facts. (Feel free to ignore this if you wish not to have these facts spoiled. However, the story will proceed as if you, the reader, are already awar...
Nothing I love more than to spend some time at home, folks. Enjoying a quiet day in my mansion on Brockton's West Side. It's one of the things I enjoy the most. You see, the world makes sense once again. My name is Shavona Lavonne. A six-foot-tall, short-haired and bronze-eyed Black woman born and raised in New England. I attend Wellesley College. I am an em...
In the Castle of the Hawks, some days later, Emma, clad in her 'Story of O' outfit, was polishing the large walnut dining table, when she noticed a small door in the corner of the room. She quietly crossed over to the door and to her surprise, it opened and there was a staircase leading down -- but to where? Later, when she was in her room -- her cell. She...
October 2021 Tuesday October 12th I'm in serious trouble with Angie. I was in town yesterday, heading back to the bus from my office. It was raining, so I took a short cut along one of the back streets. I didn't notice the new signs that they'd put up. Some streets have been designated ‟accompanied males only" and some are ‟no males allowed". There are e...