Chapter 3: Doctor Jeff On the morning following my little escapade with Tonya in the Peppercorn, I had just barely gotten settled at my desk and was scanning through e-mail when there was a knock on the door jamb. I looked up and Phil was standing in the doorway. "Hey Matt old buddy," he said enthusiastically, "Got a minute to talk?" Usually when Phil sto...
On New Year's Day, Callie rang Junie's doorbell at ten thirty in the morning. The night before, she and Tessa had left the club late since there'd been a short celebration, but they'd still gotten home by one and she'd woken up at nine, feeling fully rested. Junie's mom, Sally, opened the door, carrying the baby in one arm. "Hi, Benjamin!" Callie said to t...
When our travelers reached the I-69 and I-94 interchange, Ralph took over the driving after they stopped at the first rest area they encountered on I-94. Both Angela and Vivian took seats in the second row of Ralph's Lincoln SUV in order to converse more freely, and intimately. They were constantly giggling. The notion of having indulged in sixty-nine sex wh...
This is the second book of my Apocalypse series. Its prequel is The Arrangement (found in Novels & Novellas). While this story can be read on its own, I believe the reader will have deeper understanding and appreciation from having read that one first. *** "Damn it, Brent. I can't just drop everything and jump on a plane halfway across the world, because...
Callie and Darin got to the club at four forty-five, and Darin came in with her since he'd decided there wasn't much point to going somewhere for the two hours before his shift officially started. Callie felt self-conscious when some of the employees and dancers looked over to see them arriving together. Darin went to his office to speak with Miguel, the sh...
Usual standard declarations about age, ownership etc. apply here. Still here? Then I'm very pleased to see you again. You sitting comfortably? Then I'll begin... If you read the first two chapters you're up to speed. If not then you're dragging behind. Give them a go! At least then you'll know something about what's going on, even if it's still a guessing...
Chapter 26 Shaun opened his eyes and blinked several times to re-focus. Glancing at his watch, he saw it was 7:10am. He'd slept for over twelve hours. He collected his wash bag and made his way to the showers. It was strangely quite outside, the only sound was of snoring coming from the tents. After his shower he called in to the mess tent. The cooks had j...
Author's Note: I am immensely grateful for my editor John who went above and beyond in helping me whip this story into shape! Chronologically, this story happens after "Lost & Found". However, you do not need to read that first to enjoy this one. As always, comments and feedback welcome! **************** Chapter 1 **************** Damien sat un...
This is module one, chapter four. This is going to be a novella of sorts. The intent is to have 4 modules total covering different times in our main characters life. While it is feasible to read any of these independently, this is a carryover story, so reading them in order is beneficial. Module one, our main character, Katherine "Kat", is a senior in high...
Tessa was sitting at a table in the club with Darin and Amber early on Monday when they heard a knock at the front door. "Want me to get it?" she asked. "I'll let him in." Darin stood and went to open the door, then led a slender, middle-aged man back to the table. "Thanks for being willing to meet us here," Darin said as they approached. "I know you don'...