John was the typical high school loser, and he knew it. There were a variety of reasons for his lack of popularity, but he knew insufficient confidence was at the top of his list. He was a little less than average height, scrawny, and as far as he was concerned, not particularly handsome. He had friends—other high school losers—and they were all guys. Becaus...
Kainene stared at herself in the mirror. She was wearing a snug red jumper as it was a bit nippy, if the breeze from the opened window was a good indicator. She paired this with tight blue skinny jeans and black pumps. Although she was not overly dressed, she thought she looked alright for the student's bar. Pink lipgloss, and thickly mascara'd eyelashes and...
Shadow sat before the fire burning in Rafe’s study, morosely watching the flames dancing in the hearth. Damion was still above stairs, dressing for dinner, leaving her alone with the Rogue. “What’s bothering you, angel?” Rafe asked, settling down beside her on the floor, and held out a cut-glass tumbler filled with whiskey. Not looking at him, she accepted...
On Oct. 17, my wife and I went to the annual Navy Ball in Philadelphia. I bought her a very sexy evening gown, and I was required to wear my service dress uniform. Once we got there I sat at a table with the rest of my buddies that I work with. Now I will stop here to give a little background. My wife, at 24, is eight years younger than I. We have been mar...
Chapter 1 -- The Tennis Match Jack had been corresponding with Julia for some little time now, and at last she had agreed to meet him. She had chosen for them to play a game of tennis, and then see how things went. Luckily, through contacts, Jack had managed to have them both signed in at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, which was not too far f...
Lyeo strolled down the main thoroughfare towards the middle of the Floral Quarter. The streets were still lined with flower sellers stalls although where the blooms came from in these difficult times He really had no notion. Life in Drox was full of puzzles, an international city of such beauty and vibrancy that even the shadow of war couldn't darken its buo...
Darlene paused, placing her hand on the door. Why did I think I should go to this? A new intern at the office, she had only worked there for several months, and thought it would look bad to skip the company's Christmas party. Darlene had always been seen as the shy girl, and she was used to that role at this point. Who was she trying to impress by just appea...
Aramil Liadon, elven ranger, woodwalked through the forest with delight. He had both the sap and the bowstring that he needed and knew that there was only one challenge left for him to complete the Testing. He was so close he could almost taste it. As he pressed on he regretted not bringing his horse. He knew it did not change things too much but he would h...
When I was a teenager, I lived in England with my parents who both worked for an international pharmaceuticals firm. We lived in a village about 20 miles outside of the city where my parents worked and where I was finishing high school. Most days I caught a bus home, but a couple of times a month, when I had an after school activity, I had to go to someone's...
I'm Allan a recently widowed man in his late 30's. When my wife died a few months ago many of the neighbours more or less avoided me as they didn't know what to say but recently they have become friendly again and I have been invited to a couple of parties. I didn't stay long at either as I was by myself and I went just to put in an appearance. A couple of d...