Note to Readers: Here is the third book I have written. I am posting all 13 chapters tonight, but I have no idea how quickly they will be released on the site. It is the story of how love bloomed along the historic Oregon Trail. I did lots of research while writing it, and as far as I know, the details of their journey are accurate. I hope you enjoy it! St....
Chapter 10 - End of the Beginning There was nothing but darkness. Darkness and silence. Then her feet hurt. Then there was Bernies' voice, "No! It didn't work!" "Are you sure? I thought I saw him breathing." came Bens' voice. "Really?!" Streek slowly opened her eyes and Bernie came into focus in front of her. A big smile came across her face and she came...
"Strawberry Swirl" And so, May has passed that night, and June was here at Camp Hattawata. Charles unlocked his store as a red produce truck parked in front of the diner. The sun broke the twilight sky as the driver stepped out of the truck. His thick brows covered his Gator cap as he walked to the co-owner to shake his hand. "Charles, you old Corgi! How ar...
My thanks to Techsan for his editorial patience. Chapter Three: Home and Rebecca Geoff woke as the wheels touched down on the San Francisco International runway; the lurch of the 727 as it hit the pavement shook Geoff enough to rouse him from his slumber. Minutes later, the big jet taxied to the gate and Geoff stood and reached up, grabbing his carry-on....
When Brian returned from town with a load of lumber, Aidan was waiting at the barn. He didn't even wait for him to come to a complete stop before he questioned him. "How was she?" Brian raised his brows as he pulled the wagon to a stop and set the brake. He eyed his brother, stalling for time as he weighed what he should tell him. "Who, Mrs. Tisdale?" he...
Naomi lay huddled in her bed, miserable and alone. She had cried until she had no more tears, and she felt thoroughly spent. Her stomach was clenched in a tight knot. Even after Nathan's death, she had never felt so bereft, so hopeless, so empty. Heavy rain pounded on the roof of the tiny cabin, and the walls shook with the frequent claps of booming thunder...
Again, my thanks to Techsan for his editing. A slight side note: To the one critique regarding the geography of Jamaica; been there, seen it, done it. Nuff said! * Chapter Two: Sarah Geoff had set off for the local dance club to meet up with his buddies and, walking in, happened to see Julie with several of her girl friends sitting at a table near the da...
by Graeme McGregor (c) Widow Irene Daniels' two children lived in other countries. She appeared happy but would awake most nights and weep. No one knew of her deep loneliness and she was determined to keep it that way. Now she was crying in despair, thinking she'd done the wrong thing earlier in the day with a problem better suited for a male to deal with...
I walk into the class, my first day as an adjunct teacher at my local community college. I was only 3 years removed from college myself. I had been offer the job after failing to get the lab position I had wanted, so I decided to teach what I know and go from there. My class is just 15 students, ranging from 19 to 52 year olds, mostly women, but there were...
Chapter 10 Jake sped away. He wanted to get home before Bonnie and make it as though he had never left the house. When she arrived back, she greeted him with a beaming smile and a long, lovely kiss. "Wow," he replied in surprise. "I'm back, babe," she said, as if returning from a whole other universe. They went on kissing for several minutes. "How...