Heart flutters and repressed fantasies surface when I see him. He looks up, shock, recognition, a smile. “You fixed my dishwasher.” “Yes.” “I thought you would kiss me that day.” “I wanted to.” “I also hoped you would touch me inappropriately.” “Ah,” “I will be home alone tonight.” “Safe from Halloween Ghosts roaming the streets?” “The back door will be unlocked.” No answer. Worry. “Kiss me.” Blouse loosened, breasts unfe...

Jonno and Abby were having an afternoon coffee when a new arrival drove past. The small sedan contrasted with the large off-road rigs that were the norm for this campsite, where a non-flushing (long drop) toilet was the only public facility. They watched as the single female occupant made a couple of circuits of the area and pulled up next to them. She emerged from the car and approached. "Hi, I'm Zoe," she offered. "Do y...

The demons started to surface after we moved into our new penthouse. But, on reflection, I may have suppressed them for the whole of my married life of twenty years to develop an image of respectability. Our new home occupied the entire top level with floor-to-ceiling one-way glass windows and a balcony that offered fabulous 360-degree views. To the west were the beach and ocean; to the east, the city and hills. We could...