Nancy was standing in the very classroom that she taught Sunday school to her own two sons inside the very church she and her husband had attended for years. It was early Sunday afternoon, church had long ended and her boys had left with friends of the family to play with their children. Her husband Joe was home because he wasn't feeling well that morning....
This story is for the Valentine's Day contest, so any feedback and of course votes would be appreciated. * Not really sure what to expect when she started up the winding driveway that led to her new employer's house, but Joy was as surprised as she was delighted to find the most charming house she'd ever seen, her eyes lighting up as she reached the end of...
Ghost on the Wind, part 2 It may not seem like it initially, but this is a love story. Some time ago I wrote a story called Ghost on the Wind about a man who suspected that his wife of twenty-five years was cheating, got the evidence that she was, and simply disappeared from her life. He moved six hundred miles away and started his life anew with no discuss...
The Road Trip Alvin stashed the last suitcase into the back of the minivan. Damn good thing there's not another, he thought, don't know if I could squeeze it in. Hannah sat on the porch, watching him. "That sure doesn't look like something you'd drive," she said, shaking her head, "it's like a suburban mom car." "Well, I had to rent something big enough...
Trouble Maker Free the Dancing Llamas Chapter 7: You don't choose the nun-life, the nun-life chooses you ———— With more excitement than I've ever felt in my life, I get ready to out with Rachel to the Golden Age Cinema. I decide on a short black skirt and a white shirt. It's cute but also quite stylish (I'd like to think, anyway). I make my way down...
INTRODUCTION & DISCLAIMER - When Donny Jenkins' birthdate comes up in the Vietnam War draft, Donny accepts his conscription without complaint despite not personally agreeing with the war. When he returns from his tour of duty in early 1969, young Donny struggles mentally and physically, plagued by nightmares, insomnia and health problems, things made even wo...
Authors note: Hello everyone. Please be aware that this is the third series in the world of the Twelve Tables. It is heavily set in the BDSM lifestyle of Dominant men and submissive women although that can, and does, vary from time to time, the concept is constant. I am, as always, grateful to David and Kate for being my second sets of eyes. I hope those o...
*Alwaysready64, thank you so much for editing this chapter!* ***** Jaylon paced nervously in Lucius' house. Elena sat in the armchair watching him and Corban and Anton waited on the sofa. Impatiently, Jaylon stared out of the window again and Corban spoke up. "Jay you need to calm down." "How the fuck can I calm down? Luci is gone. Someone should have st...
*Earned leadership is a blessing; assigned leadership is a burden* (Frontma: bringing lines to life) (Yes, this tale is supposed to be somewhat humorous and outrageous too. While not always comedic I'd like to think it is mostly a good-natured romp.) THIS IS HOW IT IS GOING TO BE It started at 6:45 as we began filing out of the dorm toward the dining...
Dear Readers, To those of you who have chosen to return, thank you and I hope the wait has been worth it. For those of you interested, I have taken the time to respond to feedback from the last chapter at the end of this one, but you are by no means obligated to read. I thank everyone for their support, and as always, a great big thanks to AlreadyTaken and...