Disclaimer: This story is full of plot devices, which include fresh water on an island that probably doesn't have any. I have no idea what the island actually looks like, so I pulled it out of my ass. I have no idea how much luck you'd have fishing in that depth of water on the boat. It's fiction, just roll with it and enjoy! * Emily couldn't sleep. She to...
This is the fourth story in the 'Temporary Girlfriend' series; in order the list is Temporary Girlfriend (TG); TG - Christmas Holidays; TG -- The Flight Instructors; and now this one. There will be at least one more TG - Honeymoon. Like the others and by popular request, I have put Megan -- the main character -- through some aviation incidents -- in part bas...
Author's Note: Thank you all so much for being patient and offering words of encouragement for my writing. September 11, 2001 was horribly difficult for so many people in so many ways, and the way it manifested with me was in my writing. This is the first story I've completed in two years. I hope it is up to par with the expectations of my fans, and, as alwa...
Rori stretched on the back patio of their condominium, getting ready for her morning run. She smiled as she loosened up her legs; moving to Florida had been good for a lot of things, but late afternoon exercising in the June heat was not one of them. As the humidity rose she started waking up before the sunrise, something she hated to do, but it was better t...
Thanks to all who left feedback on the last chapter. I tried to correct the inconsistencies in my writing style, although a lot of times I just write in a sort of stream-of-consciousness mode so I'm not particularly aware of deviations. Nonetheless, please keep leaving feedback everyone, as it really helps me out. Happy reading! Chapter 17 – Fairer Sex Lia...
The immaculate white airlock door looked brand new, and that surprised her. She thought the moon was surely a dirty place. But perhaps this airlock door was kept far enough away from the blast ejecta of launching and landing Eagles that by the time the causeway was ready to extend, all the moondust had settled again and there was little remaining to grime it...
Art by Jonathan Chanutomo and Huy137 Karch Koffler, newly promoted captain of the Swordfish, had just embarked on his first mission for his Capo. He sat in the captain's chair and watched the image of the star base disappear and be replaced by a vast field of stars in the black void. The mood on the ship was good because the previous unpopular captain was...
Spider Monkey's POVArrowhead Lake House "So Vegas instead of Orlando?" "Yeah," Vic said as he started to set the table for dinner. "The good news is that we can leave earlier than I thought we could. Chase and Rori are flying to Dallas tonight; they heard back from Roadkill after he verified it was safe to come back. They will get the twins, and fly back w...
Central Texas-May, 1967 Placement Office (next day)-The Swimming Lesson The previous story and this one were written as period pieces showing something of the time when the author trying to grow up. There are probably references and usages that younger readers may not be familiar with. Hopefully the stories will resonate with those who remember or know abo...
Juan listened to Michelle's inquiry and quietly told her not to worry. He was sure everything was okay. Jack was a big boy and knew very well how to take care of himself. Placing the phone in its cradle, Juan leaned back in his chair and contemplated what it could mean. Someone at a car rental company in Miami had done a routine check on Jack's card just t...