Ben had the strangest sensation, like waking up from a dream about waking up from a dream--but he had woke up ten minutes ago. He felt a strange tingling pain at the back of his skull, but after a few moments it subsided. "Are you sure you packed everything?" Vic asked before yawning mightily, closing the driver's side door with a heavy enough slam to shake...
Ugh. Colleagues are the same everywhere. It's a disillusioning discovery that cattiness, in-fighting, workplace bullying and backstabbing are a thing everywhere in the universe. Even when the boss is a literal bag of slime. I mean, everyone has the kind of colleagues who foist upon them a john who's a six feet tall, five-legged, barnacle-faced slug as re...
7. Recording —— Harry woke to the sound of his phone alarm. He blinked and yawned, turning the alarm off. A slow, dimpled smile lighting up his face as he saw Charley sprawled out next to him on her stomach, her head resting on her arms, facing away from him. The sheets were at her waist, revealing the beautiful, honey-coloured expanse of her bare back....
This is Part 3 of my story, "Just a Number'. It's best to start with Part 1 and Part 2 if you haven't already. If you have, thanks for continuing. My work doesn't see the light of day without the beta reading skills of the wonderful Bebop3. I thank thee muchly, as always. I also want to give a massive shout out to DeltaNu56 for his incredible insight and de...
After experiencing difficulties in his personal life, a lawyer discovers the benefits of having a live-in housemaid. 1.Prelude After almost 20 years of legal profession, I was now an accomplished lawyer: I had my own firm, several younger lawyers working for me, big and important clients, a sports car, and a house on the hills overlooking the city. But...
It's a Friday evening and I'm just finishing supper, served by my personal slave Sophie when my phone rings. Like a good slave, Sophie instantly jumps to her feet and all but runs to the few feet to the living room to get my phone. She brings it over, kneels down beside me and holds my ringing phone out atop her upturned palms. "Here is your phone, Mistress....
(Author's Note: After many years, it's here! Sorry for the long delay. I was... unavoidably detained...) *** "Hey Trent," said my sister, Kylie, "Can we still fuck even if Whitney isn't around? Or are you guys so 'in love' that you can't do that?" Ah jeez, I thought. At first, living with my sister and my fiancée seemed like a good idea. We could save som...
A novel by Tony Spencer in 14 chapters Chapter 1 Monday, 6 shopping days to Christmas Jessica Lovage-Martin was bitterly cold and miserable as she wiped her dripping nose again. There were days, she thought, when the glamour of being on the telly as a roving BBC regional news reporter was not all it was cracked up to be. This was definitely one of those d...
Warning: Those familiar with some of my previous work might be a bit surprised by the ending... As always, constructive comments are always welcome and appreciated. Please refer to my profile for more on my personal policy regarding comments, feedback, follows, etc. And remember, this is a work of fiction, meaning that it is not real in any way, shape, matt...
Month 1 We're sitting on the edge of the bed, mostly quiet. You keep checking your phone as the timer ticks down. I'm bouncing my legs nervously. Last time this happened, a few months ago, the test came out negative, but we're both hopeful this time will be different. We've been trying to have a baby for about six months now, and our lives have sort of dis...