Kenji, Patricia and Joel left the office in high spirits. Joel had heard about the program but never thought that he would be able to participate. He wasn't at all surprised that Kenji was selected to participate. In his opinion, Kenji was brilliant but unlike many brilliant people, he knew how to interact with others. That he had been asked to join the grou...
Chapter 28 It Just Keeps Getting Crazier Wednesday, October 18, 1961 12:10pm "Sorry I'm late," Candice said, slightly out of breath. "I had to see the teaching assistant about my accounting mid-term." "Oh ... not a problem, I hope," Jesse said with concern. "No," she sighed as she put her cafeteria tray down. "I'll be okay with my grade. He wanted to da...
I first saw her as she walked into a small sidewalk bistro in front of my hotel on Ipanema Beach. "Tall and tan and young and lovely, the girl from Ipanema comes softly, and when she passes, each one she passes, goes "Ahhhh..." Except for the tall part, Gabriella was all of that. And more. I was in Rio de Janeiro for two nights before turning around on the...
This is a little different. But I believe this happens to a lot of people who then suffer the same dilemma. And - I apologize for the length. But the story has to develop. ***** I'm pretty much a creature of habit. At my age, you tend to be. I mean sixty is not ancient, but for sure I am no callow youth any more. Matter of fact, I only have one enemy: the...
Prologue – Welcome to the Association The neighborhood my wife and I moved into last year is beautiful. I'm not just talking about the quality of the upper-middle class construction, amenities, manicured yards, lush green parks, or neighborhood clubhouse with a pool and tennis courts. All of that is part of our neighborhood's Home Owners Association (HOA)....
"I can't do this." I was adamant. There was no way that I was going on this cruise. Not at this time in my life. "But Dad." My son Peter was trying to sound so understanding of my predicament. "I know that it's too soon after Mum died, but you need to understand that we have paid for this cruise, and there can be no refunds." "Surely the cruise line can un...
*Part two of how Kathy and I became closer when Sasha studied abroad during our first semesters of 2013. Picks up after: "But while things were fine for the moment, the second week of November would bring trouble," enjoy!* *** I should have seen this coming. I had a job in a warehouse at the time, part of which was moving heavy shipments with a forklift. T...
This is a long story, almost 33,000 words. If you don't like long stories, please don't upset yourself by reading the following. The following is a work of fiction. Except for references to well-known historical figures and broad geographic areas (e.g., Pacific Ocean, Mexico) unnamed individuals and locations in this story are a total figment of my imaginat...
Note: Just a very brief note to one thank all of you and two to let you know that there is no sex is this chapter. Happy New Year to all of you and may it be prosperous!!! *********** As the train pulled away, Isadora got another look at Saul. She looked over at Noah and took note of the thoughtful look on his face. Part of her wanted to know what he was...
I sincerely hope you like my second contribution to "Loving Wives". Whereas my first submission was based on my life, and was about 90% factual with the names changed to protect the innocent and the guilty, "Please Understand Me" is 100% fiction. No genitals were harmed writing this story. I just wanted to break the template of: "I came home early because __...