Author’s note – it has been brought to my attention that reading parts 1 & 2 may lead to some confusion. The story was meant to be read in it’s entirety but had to be split due to size. My apologies because I had not planned them to be stand-alone Part 1 – Two couples … Read more
The Games The Games are a yearly event where five randomly selected eighteen-year-olds are required to compete for survival. The theme varies from year to year, but the conclusion of the Games forever constant. One player remains alive, the others having failed to prove themselves worthy. The fate of this final contestant rests in the … Read more
“Who shall conceive the horrors of my secret toil as I dabbled among the unhallowed damps of the grave, trying to animate lifeless clay?” -Mary Shelley, “Frankenstein” *** It started with the skin. Elsa would stay up all night looking at it. Sometimes she got so close that Elizabeth, sleeping next to her in bed, … Read more
Tyler turns to slam the door but his guard is dropped I take my chance and turn to run at the door but it slam’s shut on my fingers, I drop to the floor in pain and grip my hand. Tyler closes the door softly now, he turns back to me and slowly lifts … Read more
“Well, that’s a pretty small bunk below. Might be a tight fit for two, but as long as it’s for a good cause, I’m willing.” She was actually more than willing. The solution we found was to spend most of the night swapping places on top of each other, with occasional variations and naps. I … Read more
“You here?”She says enthusiastically. I turned and there she was, my ex-girlfriend Nancy. We had broken up a few years ago because we were in different places in our lives. She wanted something serious and I, like a typical male, wasn’t ready for that. “Hi,” I say while a smile forms on my face. We … Read more
—– Sorry for the delay, bad couple weeks at work. I hope you enjoy this installment. As always, if you vote negative (or positive for that matter), I’d love a comment to hear why. —– Chapter #1 – Hurt and Crushed Brandon slumped into the passenger seat, still in a daze from what had just … Read more
Chuck sacked out on the couch. He was fully dressed so a jacket over his body was all he needed. Paul took the couch in Dan’s office. He too, found sleep almost immediately. That left Virgil and Nakeisha in what Virgil felt was an uncomfortable situation. “I think I’ll find one of the bedrooms upstairs,” … Read more
After that night returning home things haven’t really changed except Mina and Maxine hang with me in my bedroom. Mom has tried to talk to me at times, but some how Russ just interrupts. Weeks have gone by and Valentine’s Day was this coming Saturday. With this Monday I had four days to fix my … Read more
Snap. “Aaugh!” It broke. She fell. “Fuuuck!” she screamed. “No!” I rushed forward. It was too late. Caitlyn was hanging upside down, firmly attached, by the shoelace loop of her left boot. Her arms hung down, her fingertips were all of maybe an inch off the ground. Her right leg was bent at the knee, … Read more
The first week went smoothly. They worked together on their assignments during lunch and then over the com system. By the end of the week Cynthia had to explain to her parents that she need to spend more time working in person. They agreed and she had up to four hours past the last class … Read more
Lecture halls +hats =good. Profs who take attendance… not so good. Ever have half a room start taking pictures of you when the teacher calls role? I officially have. The text came around noon, and I couldn’t help but chuckle at it, feeling a bit bad at the same time. People needed to realize the … Read more
Kiara walked briskly to work, clad in her baby blue scrubs and her tote bag swinging madly. She was nearly late for work at the hospital. ‘Crap! Five minutes to get up to the floor.’ She broke out into a light jog at this point, her sneakers slapping against the sidewalk. She sped up even … Read more
“This party sucks, Kristoff.” Anna of Arendelle normally loved social gatherings, but this one was a particularly dull affair. It was supposed to be a lively dinner party to celebrate her older sister Elsa’s first year on the throne as Queen of Arendelle, but the 22-year-old queen was, so far, failing to make an appearance. … Read more
Part 4—the rest of our NYC trip; two great new friends. CHAPTER 11 It was almost 3:00 a.m. by the time the police and hospital were finished with us. I suggested that Charlie and Toni stay over at the Plaza as my guests. I thought it was the least I could do after all they … Read more
“Come away, O human child! To the waters and the wild With a faery, hand in hand, For the world’s more full of weeping than you can understand.” -WB Yeats, “The Stolen Child” *** William didn’t tell anyone that the baby spoke to him. Who would believe it? Instead he ran away. His parents would … Read more
Jill beamed. He turned to me. “Mr. McLoughlin, you did an excellent job as well. I’ll call you the next time I need an engineer.” “As long as the State’s not involved. I learned my lesson this time. These enforced separations are no fun at all.” “Well, I can tell you what I did when … Read more
1 Anne yawns softly as she rummages through her closet “Mom!!” she cries as she goes into the hallway and walks down the stairs “I can’t find my ceremonial crown!! The princess never makes an appearance without her-” she stops and stares at the handsome man in the foyer. “Anne, this is Kail. He’s going … Read more
“Jon, who’s the chick?” I gave my older brother the same look I had given him before we even left the house. Before I could tell him, once again, that he could have left me at home, he wrapped an arm around my shoulder and looked to the guy who’d asked the question. “This is … Read more
In the fire light she danced as the flame, spinning countlessly into the cold brisk night air. Damien gazed upon her bronze skin and watched her long dark hair flow behind her. He thought of nothing but the rising temptation to rise from his seat and to take her by the hips, tugging her into … Read more
