It was a tearful good-bye, she clung to me as if she would never let me go, as if in letting me go, she would never see me again. This touching scene was interrupted by the final boarding call for my flight to London. "I've got to go now, I'll see you in a week." She gave me one last, lingering, kiss. "'Bye, you behave, and don't go falling for any beautif...
CHAPTER 1 It was after midnight and snowing. The lights of the restaurant in the small town on Long Island turned off and Gus the proprietor embraced his night manager and wished Mrs Glade Banks well. "Once again I ask," said Gus. "Where will you relocate?" "I've told you. I'll decide when I go to the airport tomorrow." "You're burying your past, aren't...
I was sitting enjoying my morning espresso at an outside table at Starbucks in Honolulu. Actually it was a Venti Java Chip Frapachino. That is my favorite drink. The girls at the store start making me one as soon as I walk in the front door. I guess I'm a creature of habit. I do get a few dirty looks from people waiting in line when one of the girls walks do...
Author's note: This is the second part of a six-chapter story. I recommend reading the first instalment if you haven't done so yet. + As usual my thanks go to my editors, Stattion and Joffa. Everything that's right is their work. Everything that's wrong is my fault. +++ Chapter 02: Dealing with Justin Alicia I woke with a start in the morning, still l...
Vito De Mare, Italy 2017 The trail to Maria Gomez led them across the ocean. The trip was surprisingly easy and made on a private jet. The Italian province of Vito De Mare was little more than a tiny island floating off the tip of the boot of the country. It was a haven for the wealthy, the bored, and the overtly depraved. What Vito De Mare was primarily k...
Authors note: Hello everyone. Thank to everyone who takes the time to vote and comment, as always I have been overwhelmed by the generosity of the people who read this series. Thank you once again to Paul who continues to be my second set of eyes. ~ellie. Chapter 25 The ceremony was long, but she didn't mind, this was the final hurdle, she would be Mrs. M...
((Authors Note -- Please note that this is Adult Fiction, so should only be read by those who qualify! Okay, here's the Final Episode of Doctor Franchetta's remarkable birthday, and a big thanks to those readers that have stayed the course so far! As with all multipart stories, it will make most sense if read in sequence, but here's a quick precis of 'ev...
Hi all! I'm back with the latest installment of HFHM! My writing scheduled got seriously boned this month when I had to cover for a coworker. However, the issue has been resolved, and I am back with a new chapter for you! I super appreciate all the really nice letters and comments I have received thus far. Special thanks to the people who emailed me to mak...
This story is part of an ongoing series. The chronological order of my stories is now listed in WifeWatchman's biography. Feedback and constructive criticism is very much appreciated, and I encourage feedback for ideas. This story contains graphic scenes, language and actions that might be extremely offensive to some people. These scenes, words and actions...
This is my first story. Feedback is desired but please be kind and constructive It's a slow building romance based on a dream I had. Exploring the issues of what it means to be alive and what robots might be like. --------------------------------------------- I found her in the attic. I'd just moved in and was clearing out a lot of the old junk; the plac...