*Author's Note: To set the stage for this story, let me begin by saying I'm a skeptic myself. I find dogmatism of any kind difficult to deal with. When I hear anyone tell me certain thing are 'settled' it rankles me because very few things are ever settled, and that is especially true in the area of science. Were that so, Einstein wouldn't have pursued rel...
Many thanks to SBrooks for his invaluable advice and editing. If there's anything that still doesn't work, it's probably something I chose not to follow his suggestion about. Rose Valley, Oregon, population 1134, is located about two hours southeast of Portland at the eastern edge of the Mount Hood National Forest. Rose Valley is home to the Maitland Mills,...
Loosening Up -- Book 10 -- Road Trip: East Chapter 1 -- Florida Dave panted to a stop in front of his house. This was the end of a five-mile jog with Bridget. When he could talk, he gasped, "You do this every day?" "Yep. I really feel great the rest of the day." "All right, take me with you every day until I leave. I didn't realize I was so out of shape....
I thought I'd try a formula LW piece. You know the trope - caught the bitch - burned the bitch - humping the divorcee next door. Of course, I'm aware this particular warhorse has been ridden a few million times. So, I added a slightly alien twist, just for fun. I hope you enjoy - DT. TRINITY Trinity sits smack dab in the middle of the Journada del Muerto....
Vicki Lawrence's POV I woke up as we came to a stop, with Nicholas gently shaking me. "We have to get out," he said. I opened my eyes, and he helped me sit up. I looked around; we were in a courtyard, in front of a stunning Mexican estate. A stone wall and formal gardens surround the two-story adobe structure, which had statuary and carvings mixed in with...
I've become tired of stories of simpering females being rescued by manly hunks, so this is my variation on that theme. I know there are different federations out there, I just lumped them all together and called them MMA. Enjoy the story. ................................................ He rolled his eyes and wrinkled his nose. He was in a gym, more specif...
Author's note: This is part four of a story about a group of very close and special friends. Character development was done primarily in the first three parts, so it is best to read those first. All characters are 18 and are the subject of this FICTIONAL story. Thanks for reading and please VOTE! (5's are awesome, but only if deserved.) Thank you. *** C...
Note: Listen to the songs on YouTube to enhance you reading experience. ***** Doogan inserted a cd to help keep Julie's mind off the drive to the park. She was enthralled with Doogan's home-made music CDs - popular music arranged in an erotic list, left no doubt what the mood was meant to be. "This first song will be Neil Diamond singing Longfellow Seren...
Ch. 03: Getting Better Note: Songs appear as part of the story. To feel the atmosphere that Doogan is creating, and to enhance your reading pleasure, find and play the songs on YouTube while reading the story. * * * The two day stay in the hospital was over. Julie showed no further signs of head injury while resting in bed. Her leg was in a cast and her...
Before you email me and tell me this story reminds you a little of Rod_Walker's very memorable story "The Halloween Prank", I will let you know I have written this with his story in mind. Rod, if you are reading this I loved your story and I have read it numerous times but I thought someone with a different frame of mind would have reacted differently and th...