"Goodbye Justin, have fun with Grandma and Grandpa and behave for Daddy," Sarah Clemens said into the phone before hanging up. Copeland, her husband of seven years, and their three-year-old son Justin were away for a long weekend visiting his parents. Sarah was supposed to have gone too, but she had been away on business and a canceled flight home had upset...
CHAPTER 14 In the spring of 1986 local body elections were held throughout the country. There was more than usual interest in the mayoralty contest in the Miranda District, a two-candidate race. Anyone coming into the town could have been forgiven for thinking the incumbent mayor was being elected unopposed. Posters of an artist-enhanced photo of him were...
Bolivia, 1983 Summer knew that something was wrong the second she saw Otoniel dash out of the jungle towards her. His eyes were as wide as dinner plates and the color had completely gone out of his skin. He was panting too hard to shout anything at either Summer or Russ, but there was a sense of panic that had completely engulfed him. "Walter," Summer gue...
This is a story viewed from 2 vintage points, JJ a dominant master and Tom, the male half of a couple of would-be slaves. JJ I was invited to a party by one of my suppliers, this Saturday afternoon. The weather was great and everybody congregated in the garden around the swimming pool. Many people actually were in the pool, but I did not have my swimming t...
Olivia Lawrence's POV We loaded up into the three vehicles and joined the line of cars departing the parking garage of the Georgia Aquarium. I was nervous about Leo and Adrienne; now that the case was with the jury, anything could happen. I didn't know what I would do if they were found guilty and executed. Leo was a friend before he was my Alpha; I met...
This is a continuation of the life and times of Jake Pepper and his love life. Thank you for the feedback on Those Eyes. Some of you gave me food for thought. Are There Any Faithful Women? Chapter One JAKE What can I call it...wedded bliss? Sure, why not. That's what Janet and I have. I love her more than life. I know every little detail about this woma...
INTRODUCTION & DISCLAIMER - High school teacher Humphrey Grim doesn't enjoy living in the 1960s, but the bad news for Mr. Grim is that it is only 1960. The students at his high school especially the seniors torment him with pranks and his marriage to his wife isn't in great shape. But what will happen one day after school when five students gloating over the...
Ryan Davis was a man who liked to pick up women. Married, single, dating, or engaged, it didn't matter to him. For years it was his sport. He relished the feeling of a new conquest and always wanted more of the rush. It was easy for him. He was young, good looking, made good money, and knew how to use his charm. He'd gotten into a few fights over the year...
Author's Note: This is part three of five of Finding Home. The sudden departure of Noah's mother doesn't make life any easier for Noah and Lacey. After an unexpected accident, a trip to see Lacey's family in Montreal brings even more uncertainty. While Finding Home can be enjoyed on its own, it is a sequel to the original story, Runaway, and its epilogue W...
The flash of light and then the booming thunder ushered in the rainstorm to Los Angeles' beach cities as the sky turned dark. Jerry's leg hurt from the change in the weather and his hand went to the scar across his hairline, both gifts from the Sandbox. It felt like a spike had been driven into his ankle and he rubbed it, wishing it would go away. It had bee...