Twelfth Annual Conference of Numerical Astrophysics, 2014, presentations: Wednesday morning Magnetism. That was the sensation. I'd felt it once or twice before, a feeling completely unlike the usual sense of desire. Something needle sharp, inevitable, specific. It set in as she talked, her voice, the knowledge that this person should be part of my life...
I sat in my chair in the living room watching the news. The meteorologist was forecasting the weather for the next few days, nothing but a few clouds, although the temperatures would be a bit cold for this time of year. Next to the television sat the last two bags of gear waiting to be packed in the truck. It was going to be a great weekend, three days at th...
The air began to sizzle and snap with electricity upon a skyscraper balcony high above Gateway City. A singular sphere of light appeared and expanded, pulsing with energy, before collapsing back in on itself and leaving a man behind. He was tall and muscled, with long blond hair and a clean-shaven, square-jawed face. The man wore armor that made him seem plu...
Chapter 2 "We will need to be leaving tomorrow." Millie said as she walked up to stand next to Michael. The ceremony for Ian had just ended, those few in attendance had left only Michael, Valerie, Tera and Millie remained. Valerie was standing at the entrance to the burial mound, Tera at her side, as she said a final goodbye to her Uncle. "I haven't made...
The phone rang just as she was stepping out of the shower. She hadn't spoken to her husband since she left for the state tournament Wednesday night. From weigh-in Thursday morning until Saturday afternoon, it seemed to her that she had been going non-stop. Now it was Saturday evening, and she had finally had a chance to take that well-earned long hot showe...
The night progressed quickly as the children responded to Alena's blood or, as Gabriel proudly reminded her, their combined blood. No matter how gentle and understanding he had been with her, Alena would never have guessed how easily he assumed the role of a parent. She smiled as he carried both children, one cradled in each arm, to their apartment. "You l...
Well, here we are. I made it to my nineteenth journal entry. Once again I want to say thank you to everyone who's taken the time to send feedback, post a comment or cast a vote. It really makes it fun to share my experiences when people respond the way you have. Thank you. That said, I also want to tell everyone that I'm going to make this my last entry, at...
My now wife Sonja and I had only been dating about 4 months when we were invited over one Friday evening to have dinner with her best friend Isabelle and her husband Ramon at their home. Our relationship was still relatively new and I was trying to be on my best behavior and not say or do anything to alienate my new girlfriend or any of her friends. The ve...
Finally, right?! I've been on a writing kick this break, so I'm really hoping to stay on my game this time and finish the story before school goes crazy on me. Comments and constructive criticism are welcome! I know I'm far from perfect so I appreciate the feedback. J Thanks! ***** "Davidson speaking." "This is Mendon. We've found her, boss. This was fina...
Every Memorial Day weekend, Scott and I would join my sister's and their mates and a few friends and go camping for the long weekend at Haigler Creek campgrounds. Scott and I decided to take a mid-week break to the mountains for some renewed sex and private time. We have a quiet secluded area in a remote campground. It would be the perfect place to walk arou...