A week ago these four couples had never met. Now, after a morning and afternoon of preparation and shopping to prepare, the party commences. It's a time of celebration; a time to commemorate the beginning of a new way and a new life for six of the eight. I wonder if it's the beginning of a new life for all eight of them? I guess you will have to read to find...
Spark the Runner 3The further continuing adventures of... Author's note: This is a continuation of previous years' Geek Pride event stories, Spark the Runner and Spark the Runner 2. It isn't necessary to read the previous ones to enjoy this one, but you might find it entertaining... In the spirit of fair warning, this continues the physical adventure, non...
Author's Note: This is a story centric series and a direct continuation of the second chapter Mantis Ch.02 : Negotiations. I highly recommend reading the previous entries first. For those in need of a refresher or would simply prefer to start here, here is a quick summary of what has happened to our characters so far. [Arthur, a struggling artist sought an...
Ch. 07 – Preparation With the betrayal of Esther and Mara, the planned assault on the Black Citadel would have absolutely no positive outcome for Lexington and his Fallen Army. The following Battle of Shantei, though a victory, thinned the already small number of men Lexington had at his disposal. Following the victory, Lexington and his lieutenants, Aggr...
Copyright @ calibeachgirl All rights reserved, 2012 Thanks to my copy editor estragon... Lorelei sat up the next morning, alone in the bed. It had been so long since she had slept, she had almost forgotten what it felt like to awaken. Jade had never come to bed and when Lorelei sensed her, she realized the beautiful woman had spent the night on the patio...
When I published 'The Artist and the Acrobat', people asked for more about the characters. That episode and this are part of the back-story, told in flashbacks, that I've been building for a novel I've been writing for the last 2 years, tentatively entitled 'Sun, sea, sand and...'. It's about a woman called Laura, with Gabriella (from 'The Artist and the Acr...
"Buona sera Signor e Signorine Masters! Benvenuti my friends! It's my pleasure to serve you, at Ristorante Verutti!" I held out my hand for Signor Verutti to shake and gave the proprietor a warm smile. I replied, "Ciao Carlo. How could we possibly go anywhere else? You serve the best Italian food in Seattle. Everyone knows that!" The elderly gentleman look...
During supper Ria gathered two silver pieces in her arms and carried them up in front of the dark-skinned server who delivered Kal his food. The woman gave the mage a sly look and she held her hand beneath the sprite. The mage smirked from where he was sitting, "Don't be mistaken, you will be at her beck and call, not mine." The woman's smile vanished, rep...
Chapter 17 Rachel has a one night stand I woke up the next day at a leisurely 8:30 without the annoying work day alarm. I stretched and smiled in the guest bed of my sister's home. The windows were bright with summer sun and a faint smell of bacon and coffee drifted up to me. I yawned and stretched and climbed out of bed feeling refreshed and happy. I came...
Myself (smegger_29) and Kita would like to thank all our loyal readers for being so committed to our other stories. I would like to introduce you to our newest project and my baby, Spirit of the Sword. May it be as successful as its brethren. The wind stirred in the dawn air as the workers in the pit before Professor Hartlen slaved in the hot sun. It was...