***I did my own editing on this one, so I apologize for anything I missed.*** Almost instinctively, Ethan called his hammer and spear to his hands. Alana made a beeline for the storage compartment where she'd stashed her bow and arrows. Anthiel drew her sword and a roll of leather. He felt the tingle of magic being used, then the roll of leather unrolled i...
Thanks to the Hip and Knee doctor for editing assistance. There is no sex in this story. Sorry I should have known better. I wanted it so bad that I let it cloud my judgment. A guy like me never gets a girl like Marsha. Maybe in the movies but not in real life. Three years ago Marsha started work in the office of SSA, that is; Safety and Security Affilia...
In the United States, we make a big deal out of Halloween. It seems like it must be a federal law that kids have to dress in weird costumes and go door-to-door begging for candy. A lot of adults wear costumes and make-up to work and to parties, some of which can get pretty wild. Another thing people like to do is go to theme parks whose sole purpose is to sc...
My wife is stoned. I'm not the intuitive type. I don't see the tiny nuances of body language that would hint at her insobriety. I'm not even what you would usually call 'observant'. I'm typically fairly self-absorbed and intrinsic. It has even been suggested that I'm a bit of an aloof prick sometime. But, call me Sherlock fucking Holmes, the woman is stari...
Note from the author: The following story is a continuation of the series begun with "The Blissfield," and continued with "The Log Cabin" and "The Apartment." Although it is not essential that you have read those stories first, reading them first might help understanding the characters and their progress toward building a relationship. Part 1, Noel Night "...
AUTHOR'S NOTE: This chapter is longer than my others, done just because there was such a long wait for the previous chapter. Thanks for your comments and votes. They are really appreciated. And thanks to my editor, Scooter!! * SATURDAY, AUGUST 10th, 2013 "Gayle, get up NOW!" Hamish hollered for the third time from his bedroom as he dressed for the day....
Passengers arriving on the cruise ship Costa Riviera, they had their luggage and their belongings with them as they got their cabin assignments and went to the staterooms and cabins on each designated deck. Jeanne went down to one of the lower decks and found her cabin. She noticed a single man going in to the cabin next to her. She smiled as he looked at he...
"He's here!" Ruby Goddard stood wincing at the pain of her swollen ankles. Seeing the massive starship X'Orr looming directly over Eden scared her knowing the truth within. She knew the ship and its inhabitants could not enter without Gaea's blessing but the sight of it blocking out the sky still worried her. Even God, the old man beside her felt the differ...
——x—J—x—J—x—J—x—J—x—J—x—J—x—J—x—J—x—— 2:05 PM - COACH'S OFFICE, BY THE LOCKERS "Here you go, Mr. Masterson." Kayla Martin handed Coach Masterson a clipboard with the class' fifty-yard swim times. Most of them were pretty lousy, which is why the tests had to go on after 6th period ended. "Thank you, Kayla. Now get showered already. I feel bad for keeping...
"Half mile...three quarters of a mile...one mile." I intently watched the tread mill odometer and the ever so important calorie indicator as I attempted to realize my goal of five miles. Suddenly from behind me a feminine voice said, "You're doing great Angela for a newbie. You came a long way since you joined the club today." I grunted out, "Thank you....