In deference to my friend's unrivalled history of aiding the Yard we were not subjected to the humiliation of handcuffs nor were we taken directly to Scotland Yard, but instead taken to a town house in a once-fashionable area of the city that was now, like the house, looking less than its best. 'This is the scene of the crime?' asked Holmes. 'It is, and I'...
Ella's POV Previous Day I watched Jacob and Kelsey leave, a pit forming in my stomach. I had been watching Rose, she didn't think it was a good idea and it wasn't. "Rose, you're not even asking this of Gunny. It's a horrible idea." "Why? Isn't it good for the Pack to have more children?" "Yes, but not this way. Mated pairs are sacred, and something like...
Thanks once more to the talented shygirlwhore for her editing services! I hope people have been enjoying this series; I'd be interested to hear what y'all think of it so far. * * * * * The origins of their requirement, it turned out, had been quite mundane. They had always been bold in their passions for one another, energetic in their lovemaking. Vigorou...
Thanks again to all who have given great advice and positive criticism. Hopefully, my writing has gotten better! ***** Jeff decided there was so much more that he should be able to do using the power of the ring. He was sitting alone in his living room the next day trying to figure out what he was now capable of. At this time, he knew he could control peop...
"Remember when you were young, You shone like the sun. Shine on you crazy diamond. Now there's a look in your eyes, Like black holes in the sky. Shine on you crazy diamond. You were caught on the crossfire Of childhood and stardom, Blown on the steel breeze. Come on you target for faraway laughter, Come on you stranger, you legend, you martyr, and...
A 'thank you' goes out to readers who have checked for updates regularly and gotten in touch. Despite being plagued by a combination of work overload and some doubts over beliefs in creativity after a minor saga (in relation to a sequel posted on this site), outofshadows is back. Inspiration tends to strike at the oddest of times and this new story is my eff...
Emily thought about the phone call she had received from her husband for the hundredth time as she made the drive home from work. His voice had been quite serious as he confirmed his young wife had nothing planned that evening and would be available for a serious talk. Despite her probing, she was unable to get any more information from him and was left anxi...
"Burn yerself out studyin' Tess?" I glanced from staring into the bottom of my empty coffee cup to see Joe, one of the old men that came into Quick-N-Good, smiling at me. I must have looked as bad as I felt because his smile faded. He sat across from me and took a sip of coffee. I went back to staring into the empty cup. "Trouble with school... or boyfrien...
Quincunx 30 Chapter 15. Denouement I should like to thank my Editor, Kira, For the excellent job she's done. I awoke with the sun. Turning to Xen sleeping beside me, I propped myself up on one elbow. "Hey, time to get up," I said as I shook her shoulder. "Mm," she groaned as she stirred. "Come on," I encouraged her, "you can hop straight into your own...
I was still shaking the next morning from the climactic experience with Melody and our feminine audience, but by noon had dealt with commitments at the lab and to the project. I had just begun to think about a sandwich when arms descended around my neck and kisses landed on my face. "I suppose the lunch menu on a day like this includes more naked tanning?"...