_____________ 21 ____________ Mom hung up the phone and then ushered me into her study with a deafening silence and thick air between us. This was going to be heavy... I'd really fucked up this time. Entering her study, we sat opposite of each other as Mom closed her eyes and rubbed the bridge of her nose with the finger tips of her open hand. I'd really...
WARNING: The complete story is LONG. I've written some long ones, but this one is much, much longer... *** -- PROLOGUE -- *** She was gorgeous. Her black hair was straight and smooth and hung like a silk curtain over her shoulders. Her face was a work of art, with high cheekbones and luminous eyes. Her light skin was soft and unblemished. Even her name w...
Our son Tony was at the table doing his science homework, while my wife Gina and I set the table. Tony was a big boy for his age already over six foot. Both Gina and my family were of southern Italian breeding. Any family member rare enough to get near 5 foot 9 was automatically called "Goliath". "Who did I get my height from?" Tony asked. His science book...
I met James Dennis at a nearby café and, after coffee and doughnuts; we walked two blocks to the train station and waited for the train to arrive. I should take a moment to describe Mr. James Dennis to the reader. He was a tall, well-favored young man, dressed to the nines in tight-fitting dark brown slacks which were pegged at the cuffs in the current fas...
This story is the latest update to my five-part sequel based on edrider73's 2014 story, "Revenge in Advance," in which a wife purchases an insurance policy that ultimately details the revenge her husband would face if he was caught cheating on her. To understand the full context of what is happening here, I suggest you read that series, made up of "Revenge...
by Phillip Johnson Chapter Twenty Five When Buck and Anita arrived, they shared their usual quick embrace and a glancing kiss on the cheek before Laura said, "You know I think you even look more relaxed." "I feel relaxed and yet energized." "And you Mitch, how did you survive Layla's shopping?" "I actually got into it and had a great time. I like to t...
Chapter One – Gary "Wish they could all be so easy," thought Kyle Mason as he exited the lobby of QWERTY Solutions and headed to his car in the parking lot. The preliminary security audit that Brandt Consulting performed prior to presenting their services to a corporate customer would typically turn up one or two minor chinks in a company's data security p...
All characters are over the age of 18 unless otherwise specified. Big thanks to Devir Ginator for helping with the edit on this chapter. Any faults found are mine alone as usual. Thanks to Jessica for being an awesome person and an inspiration! And thanks to you, the readers! Keep commenting, sending feedback and voting! **** Jake wakes up to Jes...
PHEASANT CONSTRUCTION It was cool at night, refreshingly cool, cool in the canyon. And it's dark too, almost pitch black, no lights from any visible buildings. I can hear night noises. The babbling of the river, distant vehicle sounds from the highway and other less distinguishable noises. Nocturnal animals stealthily stalking their prey. I guess I fit i...
Sorry for the long wait on this one. To be honest I didn't think I had a part two in me. Guess I was wrong. Hope you like the story. Thanks Lostindavoid ***** Chapter One Wishing For Wings He judged the distance from his hotel balcony to the one adjacent to his. He stretched his arm out as far as he could but even with his longish limbs he couldn't touch...