The morning mist was thick upon the pastures that lined the road to the stables. Stacy liked to arrive earlier than most riders. She loved riding her gelding on the trails and through the gently rolling hills alone. She was often the first rider to arrive in the morning when the stables were just coming to life. She parked her large SUV and strolled toward...
Author's note: Arthur Liggett, the occasionally heroic star of The Not so Secret Agent is back; starring in a newly declassified adventure that takes place early in his second year as a Danubian criminal. Experience the excitement as Arthur performs manual labor in a national park! See his struggles with disgruntled rangers, needy campers, drunken Frenchme...
Another function, another boring evening being nice to people. Smiling, shaking hands, asking intelligent questions, looking good. Such is the lot of the modern day Princess. Being a member of the royal family has its good side, but attending the Household Cavalry Garter Procession is not one of them. Princess Clara was what is known as a 'minor royal.' Th...
It was such a beautiful autumn day; the sky was clear and air crisp and cool. I had been looking forward to the day for weeks it seemed. I took the stairs two at a time, hastening my steps down from my quarters to the main hall. I knew I should eat something before the day began, yet I was so looking forward to my day. I stopped quickly through the kitchen a...
It was almost spring thaw. Preparations were chaotic. Early on it was discovered that many of the plants would not flower for two or three years. Priorities have altered, the children's park had to be shifted from SHU's prevue. Another school was added just to oversee what changes, additions and modifications that would be needed. Thank goodness for the chil...
****To My Readers: I apologize profusely for now updating you more often. Between work and grad school I've had no time to write. I'm stealing movements here and there to try to get me thoughts down on paper. Thank you for being so understanding and wonderful XXdusky*** * It was more than a week before Devonny could venture outdoors without anyone making a...
The capital and the largest city in the entire kingdom was Witherkeep, famous not only as a residence of the Queen and her court, but also for a huge amphitheatre and a rich commercial and industrial districts. Unfortunately the distance between Laerinia's court and the capital was too significant for her or for Aeriella to travel more often. Whenever one of...
Author's Note: This is a story about infidelity. Everyone in this story is married. I say that upfront because in the past many readers have criticized any story I wrote involving married women. If infidelity offends you then I recommend that you not read this story. PRELUDE Kelly Bridges and I were in a vacant horse stall at boarding stables where I boar...
It started out innocently enough, one could say. Oh, sure, I was instantly attracted to him, but I didn't go right up and boink him that moment, nor did I attempt to steal a kiss. In fact, I was scared to look at him, the way one might be terrified to look at sunlight. But he followed me, and pretty soon, I was looking at him though still afraid to smile. I...
The first time Sigrune laid her eyes on Sujin she knew she wanted him. Fate had placed them in the same manor and for months they were unaware of each other. While they both had rooms there, neither saw it as their home. For Sujin it was jus t a place to rest his head when he was in the Eastern Kingdoms, going straight to his bed and leaving before sunrise,...