My name is Jim. The telescope is mine. I got it for a birthday present from my dad a couple of years ago. If he only knew what I was doing with it today. I picked it up off the floor and set it up by the window. Feeling a little deflated, knowing by now the entertainment must be over. I made my self a drink and sat and thought about Shannon. Why I could not...
XXIIIThe Good of the CountryOlive2082 Emily was kneeling in front of the screen and staring intently at the high definition images which were her only escape from drab and dirty real life. The television was by far the most valuable of her mother's possessions. She touched the replay symbol on the touchpad which displayed an exact miniature copy of the imag...
The loud clap of thunder followed the flash of lightening almost immediately, rattling the windows, and lighting the house fully. I awoke with a start, and looked around wondering where exactly I was. The rain was falling loudly and nothing looked familiar in the brief moment of light. My eyes adjusted as my mind cleared and I remembered I was on the couch i...
Rinessa stepped out into the hot sun, squinting at the glare. Seva quickly shielded Rinessa's face with an umbrella, but it was little protection against the oppressive heat. Sprawled before her was the trading party sent by her father; A number of locally hired porters, three apprentice kavens, a tailor for the clothes, several drivers, and, of course, Umbr...
George watched as the dancer on stage undulated her hips to the group of men in front of her, each man over-weight and bald believing that she was dancing just for him and him only. The truth was as far away from that as saint-ness was away from each of the patrons in the place. George took his eyes off the woman for one second to glance around the club. Thi...
The Ahlissan Chronicles ~ Novella 2 ~ A Perilous Journey ~ 14 ~ Return to the Scarlet Queen The first thing Eryca noticed when she awoke besides the gentle shaking was the feel of cool steel against her cheek. Eryca slowly turned her head to look up into the soft gray eyes of Astinos. The balding priest was looking down at her with great concern. "Lady...
She always knew that it would come to this. Stephan had been talking about it for the last two years; he wanted to go to Paris to pursue his dream as an artist. Now he's seeing it through. She had hoped that he would find what he wanted here, but deep down she knew that he had to go. That is why Kylie Smith stood next to the gate for the flight to Paris, say...
Part 2 She stood there for what felt like a life time. The air in the room felt cold keeping her nipples erect. Where was her husband? What was he doing? The anticipation of the unknown excited her and her desire to climax built. She heard footsteps padding down the stairs. He was coming. She stood still as she heard the footsteps get closer. The footsteps...
Note- The BBC Corporation own all rights to Doctor Who. This is only a fictional take on those characters for no financial gain. xxx The Doctor emerged from under the hexagonal central console and smiled at her newest travelling companion, Lady Caroline Lamb. She had a lengthy section of cable in both hands which she considered and then discarded. "Tha...
Chapter 3 -- The Workout He didn't mind getting up at 4:30. He was up at 4:30 am every day but Sunday when he was allowed to sleep in until 6:00. Throughout the week, he was up to get to the gym, finish his workout and get back in time to be sure he had her coffee and breakfast ready by 7:00 am. His business allowed to him to do much of his work from home,...