Christmas lights zigzagged across the road and shoppers hurried for the warmth of department stores. An icy wind brought a chill to the falling snow. Louise looked into the store window. The tree lights twinkled giving off a warm aura. She turned away with a lump in her throat Happy faced shoppers passed by, including… Continue reading Home For Christmas
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Pedicure From Hell
by K A NeesonSo I go to relax and get a pedicure. Anytime actual relaxation occurs for me, it’s a miracle of epic proportions. Who knows if miracles happen, but I was hoping for one! I walk into this place and there are ten, maybe twelve, pedicure stations, the big chairs with the foot baths… Continue reading Pedicure From Hell
Joanna is Fighting Back!
Joanna is a feisty and independent woman. She was also the first of the strong women I began writing about. I like my heroines to have a vulnerability about them. Some damage that was done in the past that makes them who they are today. This was my first ever novel and since then there… Continue reading Joanna is Fighting Back!
The Safe Place by Matt Beighton
He slammed the door behind him and raced down the worn wooden stairs two at a time. He knew he was safe down here in the basement. This was his space, the only place that he was away from it all. His dad never came down here. He was too busy upstairs pimping out his… Continue reading The Safe Place by Matt Beighton
Her First Time by C. A. Keith
The drive seemed longer than its typical thirty minutes. Her heart raced. It wasn't her first time, so she wasn't sure why she was so nervous. Her eyes focused on each car that passed her by. A bead of sweat trickled down her brow. She pulled up into a vacant spot. She stepped out of… Continue reading Her First Time by C. A. Keith
Runt of the Litter by Chris Hayes
It was unusually cold outside for this early in the season. On Ragnarok that meant people had to stay indoors to keep their noses and ears from freezing. Johan was in from the shuttleport, newly arrived with a shipment of sorely needed fuel cells and doing his best to warm up at his cousin Brigit’s… Continue reading Runt of the Litter by Chris Hayes
A Persistence of Owls
by Judith Rook Marjorie Broadbent was an all-time good friend, best neighbour, dependable helper and highly efficient handler of objects that could be collected. She had once been intrigued by a television programme which taught her one could attend auctions, buy things, then a few weeks later, return the objects for re-auction, and probably… Continue reading A Persistence of Owls
Summer of Love
by Jane Risdon They swayed barefoot in time to the hypnotic music of Jefferson Airplane, multi-coloured kaftans flapping in the breeze, their hands high above their heads, eyes closed; the air thick with the sweet fragrance of weed. All around couples lay on the grass embracing, smoking or just chilling in the hot summer… Continue reading Summer of Love
For Love
by L.C. Bennett Stern Tears streamed down the old man's face as the policeman placed his hand on top of his head to help him duck as he got in the back of the patrol car. He flopped back in the seat and continued to sob. "I'd do it all over again. I'm not sorry.… Continue reading For Love
A Chance Encounter
By Jennifer Deese The day started bright and sunny, her coffee was smooth, just the way she loved it. The outside beckoned. Her need to submerge herself in Mother Nature's earthly embrace was poignant and urgent. Roxie quickly finished her morning routine and donned the active wear she preferred for hikes along the mountain trails… Continue reading A Chance Encounter
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