I was sat on my sofa, watching my wife do things that I never thought I'd see and whilst I was definitely conflicted about what I saw, I needed to write everything down to try and process where we had gone wrong and how I could change things. It's truly hard to believe I'm writing this and that my real life experiences have become such a cliché I can submit...
Based on true events. Sandy Being Marylanders, a family summer vacation occasionally includes a trip to Ocean City. Last year, we headed down there with our two teenage kids and it just so happened that our 20th Wedding Anniversary fell during this trip. We prefer to stay north with fewer crowds, fewer lines, more open sand and less lights. We rented a thr...
Author's Note: This is the fifth story in the chain 'The struggle'. The story started with 'A game within a Game' part 1-2-3. It is divided into 2 parts (A and B). Again thanks to my editor NJLauren! Main characters: Rob - main character Helena - his wife Marion - widow; second 'wife' Cathy - friend (psychiatrist) Michelle - friend Kim - friend...
Chapter 12 - When Gary met Harry Another gloriously hot day. It was being an excellent summer. Gary Roldern sat back in his chair and admired his garden. Plentiful watering had certainly brought out the best in the flowers and the vegetables. All were looking fine and strong. He had been at work all morning and had just come back out after a quick shower an...
"Are we going to the usual spot," asked Kim, referring to a small waterfall deep in the woods behind their property. They both had changed into swimwear as to enjoy the cool water on the hot summer day. Kim changed into a dark blue one-piece swimsuit she used to swim laps in her school's pool. Kim relished the tightness of the one-piece admiring the taught f...
Author's Note: It's wonderful to hear that this story was so well received. I'm having fun creating these characters and I hope you enjoy reading them! *** On the eve of his engagement, Derek Trentham got very drunk. It was the advantage of being an 'idle gentleman', as it were. He could let his guard down for a little while and drink himself into a stupor...
As we advanced through Italy, our regiment always came across houses that had to be checked for enemy Soldiers. We camped out doors so anyone who was lucky enough to flush out homes was more that happy to go. We faced little resistance from a burnt out army. I was a squadron leader and I got to flush the homes out and take a couple fellow soldiers with me. M...
This story is the third part of my story about a mature married woman who has to become the family breadwinner after her husband has an accident. She becomes a Secretary for her Husband's Boss. Please read the previous chapters first as this will tell you the background to how we have got to here. If you're expecting loads of sex, it ain't happening yet!!...
It was hard to concentrate at work. Not only had I Stephen to worry about, but now Tom. I didn't want him at my house tonight. I didn't want him to be there when Stephen got home. I didn't want him there at all. The consequences of my actions were raging within me. If Stephen left me, I would want to die...and it would be all my fault...and I couldn't even...
Ben's wife was not amused by his sexual antics the night of her birthday. After two nights on the couch Ben was allowed to return to the bedroom but the climate there was definitely chilly and that had nothing to do with the air conditioning. In the office the day to day routine went on as usual. There was no reference by Ms. Jackson or Roxanne to the lit...