* In the previous episode, Audrey's first novel is published through an agent in Beverly Hills. She runs into an old enemy from high school, Michaela Stanford, who humiliates her in public. Audrey runs into her again, and Michaela apologizes and reveals her dilemma: she is engaged to be married to a man who is rich but unfaithful and cannot bring herself to...
Masquerade in Venice – The Seductions This is a continuation of a story – Masquerade in Venice. To appreciate this Chapter, it would be best to read the first story to get a good feel for the situation and context. The characters in this story are also in “One is not Enough.” The author appreciates comments and suggestions from readers. These stories are ba...
I was awake half an hour before dawn, and went out onto the balcony to sit and think and watch the shadows of the ridge behind the hotel retreat off the bay and up the beach. It was very peaceful. Nobody was congregating on the lawn this morning. No voices were coming from the adjacent deck. Rain had chased away the songbirds but had since dispersed. The sil...
*** Authors Note: Part 9 obviously picks up where Part 8 left off. While I make the suggestion to read from the beginning, a couple of refresher notes: Characters previously introduced: Phil - Main protagonist. Wealthy 40-something white male who reshaped his entire life following a workplace accident. Has had a lifelong tendency to act rather impulsively,...
Ever since I discovered the Internet, and specifically Wikipedia, I've been unable to restrain my compulsion to seek out large amounts of useless information on whatever subject happens to catch my fancy at any given moment. One of the many, many topics I have an odd curiosity about is porn versions of so-called 'straight' entertainment. I had already been...
Authors Note: Thank you to everyone left comments or sent me feedback about the resumption of the story. Thank you also to Margaret who gave this a quick proofread for me. I hope you enjoy this chapter. ~ellie * "You will address each of us as Marshall during your stay," Francesco said as Peri walked with him through the corridors of the large house. "Your...
Kelly stood outside the front door of Jill's beach house digging through her purse for the key. Jill had called to say she'd be late, and Kelly knew she wouldn't mind if she let herself in. Once inside, she set her purse and keys and a paper bag of burgers down on the table. She smoothed her hair and grasped the handle on the refrigerator, about to yank it o...
Sometimes, life can certainly surprise you. I have a story to tell you folks that revolves around some of life's surprises, both good and bad. My name is Stephen and I'm a big Black dude. Standing six feet two inches tall and weighing two hundred and fifty pounds. I'm not usually lucky. In fact, I tend to be one of the unluckiest people around. A while ago,...
It had its start in high school. If it had happened a few years later it probably wouldn't have amounted to much, but when you are a teenager you don't look ahead to the possible consequences of your actions. Sue Ellen and I had been going steady for a little over a year and we had actually been talking marriage when we got out of college. Looking back I co...
Editor's note: this story contains scenes of non-consensual or reluctant sex. ***** Chapter One: The Meeting Moscow, Russia "Formally...regret ... sincerely," he thought to himself as he attempted to organize his thoughts for a letter that he planned to finish composing after he returned home from this trip. His immediate circumstances didn't accommoda...