Brakes squealed loudly in the thick, evening fog as Melody pulled into the antiquated gas station. A simple red flickering 'open' sign buzzed and ticked inside the small attendant booth nearby. An old woman, fat and weathered from the sun and her age was inside, bent eagerly over local scandal magazine. Melody stepped from her black Mercedes. Her pumps thre...
Aayla crossed the threshold into the Orange Lady cantina and looked around discreetly for her contact. The patrons looked only moderately better than other areas on Nar Shaddaa, but at least the air was a bit cleaner. She moved past a Togruta slave dancer and her eager Weequay companion and pushed her way toward the counter where she sat down next to a tanne...
The feeling of silk brushing gently against his wrists penetrates his dream. The silk ribbon tugs his wrist up to the bedpost. Another ribbon touches the other wrist. Still not yet awake, he helps the ribbon move his arm to the other bedpost. A cool breeze touches his naked chest. In his dream, a bird flutters past his chest and face. A soft brush of silk...
"Are you ready, honey?" I asked my girlfriend Anna. "Almost. Just have a few more items." She said, walking back into the bedroom. Anna and I decided to go on a camping trip this weekend. We needed an escape from normal life, and we both loved the outdoors. Specifically, we both loved getting into the mountains, doing some day-trip backpacking. The two of...
I can't believe I lost; lost a stupid bet. It was all so simple, or was supposed to be. I kept telling myself she must have cheated, even if I didn't believe it. Now it was time to "pay up". I wrap my arms more tightly around my waist feeling sick to my stomach as I look at the neon lights of the strip club, trying to remember what had prompted the bet in th...
He showed up early and she answered the door in a big t-shirt, tight jeans, and wet hair. He helped himself to a beer and made a few phone calls while she finished getting dressed. It'd be their last night together for a couple of years and she wanted to make sure he remembered her fondly. They discussed work, relationships, and everything else until she m...
The old man reached over to the small table next to his hospital bed. Opening the top shelf, he reached inside and drew out an old wooden box. The box was about as thick as a Bible and as long as his forearm. The wood looked heavy and was marred with several dull scratches and discoloration. The top was hinged so that it could flip open and on the front was...
—If you have not read the previous chapters in this series, please read them before proceeding with this chapter, as you may find it VERY confusing if you aren't familiar with the setting and characters— *If you have in fact read the previous chapters, then I hope you enjoy this new chapter!* ***** Kelly eyeballs me as I walk over to the open spot on the...
Kevin had never been the tallest person. He would be the first to admit that he was pretty damn short. He only stood 5 feet 3 inches tall and, because of that, he tended to be overlooked by people in general, but by women in particular. They were always looking for someone who was taller, someone bigger. Never mind that they claimed they wanted a guy who was...
It's a little past dark on a cool night in November; I am waiting for you to arrive. I look down at my watch, 7Pm, you should be here soon. I get out of the truck, and lock it up. Strolling towards the door to Denny's I see you pull into the parking lot. I wave, and wait at the doorway. As you walk towards me, pack slung on your arm, we greet each other, an...