The dream gift

Mom raised her head and adjusted her glasses with her forefinger as I walked in. She must have been grading the papers of some unfortunate kids. She was a teacher, but at least I was[…]

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Rural speed trap

Jackie was driving south in her porsche convertible returning to Dallas when she saw a pair of flashing lights behind her. Damn! A county road speed trap. Her friends had warned her about this. I[…]

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Rider chapter 1

Let's face it. There's nothing new under the sun, is there? My kind of story will have been told a hundred times before. Probably better, hopefully worse. But I'd like to tell you anyway. Imagine:[…]

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Lucy's lucky break

Lucy's lucky that David was a rugby player. Not that Lucy had the slightest interest in rugby and not that David was any good at it. He played with enthusiasm but absolutely no skill in[…]

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Whose fantasy is it?

It’s Friday night, his 45th birthday and Rick Mason has had a shitty day. He was supposed to be working at a construction site tonight where he could have his girlfriend over and they could[…]

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Lords of the manor

It was late summer in the year 1769 and the streets were growing quiet in industrial downtown Landstown. A carriage rattled down the street, drawing a few curious faces to look out of the pane[…]

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Vengeance 7

At Drew’s grad party, Ellie was enveloped into my invisible bubble. Almost no one took notice of us, and those that did, Ellie’s former friends, stayed far away. We sat together in a corner of[…]

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A dark night

Alana walked quickly and furtively down the deserted, brooding street that was Spinner’s End. Breathing heavily with each step, she gazed over her shoulder repeatedly, convinced she was being watched. I hate going down this[…]

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The arrival

The Arrival You arrive at his house feeling relieved and frightened that you are finally here after having dwelled upon what the night might bring. He has asked you to stay the night and you[…]

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