The first thing that struck Cody as he stepped out of his grandparents' dilapidated old pickup truck was the oppressive silence that hung over the sleepy rural town of Sweetwater, Arkansas. It was as if the very air had been sucked out of the atmosphere, leaving behind only a heavy, humid stillness that seemed to press down on him like a leaden blanket. He glanced at his wristwatch, noting with a mixture of irritation and...

Joy held my hand as we stood on the hotel steps looking up at the airport coach preparing to leave. On board were close family and friends that had flown out with us to the Dominican Republic ten days earlier for our 25th anniversary Vow renewal. We waved as they left, and Joy began to giggle at her mum's parting remark. “Remember, we don't want any more grandchild.” “Mum!” Joy had responded. Her mum laughed. “Well, your...

SHAKELA I informed hubby in two weeks I will be spending the weekend with Jason. I called Shantelle to ask her to do my hair, nails, and a complete makeover on Friday, she told me that I needed to be at her salon at Ten-am. I informed hubby he will be taking me to Shantelle's Friday. SHANTELLE Shakela told me she wanted a complete makeover for her first black experience. I told Shakela her makeover would be very extreme,...

The day of her departure arrived, and the village turned out in force to see her off. They waved as Huyen stepped into the luxurious black sedan the agency sent to pick her up, and she waved back. Even her father waved, and the sight filled her with hope. The ride to the airport was a blur of well-wishes and tears. Huyen spent the ride in silence, feeling a lump form in her throat as she thought about all the people she...

Weeks and weeks of agonizing waiting followed. For three solid months, she heard absolutely nothing from the agency. Huyen tried to take her mind off it by concentrating on studying the materials Ly had given her and helping her family around the rice farm just like she’d always done. Huyen practiced her English religiously, muttering it to herself as she worked in the fields. But in her spare moments, and as she awake at...

Huyen walked through the bustling marketplace, her long black hair tied into a neat bun and her slender hands clutching a worn, wooden shopping basket. She was accompanied by her mother, Thu, who chattered away about the neighbors and the latest village gossip. As they navigated through the crowd of vendors and shoppers, Huyen’s eyes darted across the various items for sale: fresh fruits and vegetables, hand-woven baskets...

“Come on, you two, we are going to be late for school,” I called upstairs as they brushed their teeth. Normal school day morning: running late; house in chaos; children can’t find their homework; husband focused on getting himself to the train on time. Finally, I had both children strapped into the back seat of the 4x4 and on the way through the traffic for the fifteen-minute drive to the school. Due to meet for lunch wit...

Throughout the early 1800s, the Underground Railroad was a lifeline for those fleeing the shackles of slavery. Thousands of brave volunteers formed the backbone of this clandestine network, scattered across the hinterlands and operating in the shadows. They worked diligently to guide runaway slaves from the plantations of the South towards the promise of freedom in the North or Canada. To those who embarked on this perilo...

After their classes had concluded for the day, Mia, Claire, Dakota, Seth, and Aaron, all students at the local university, ventured out into the unusually warm April day. The usual cold and rainy weather of mid-April had given way to a sunny afternoon, prompting the five college students to step outside for a refreshing walk around town. Energized by the change in weather and the freedom from lectures and assignments, the...

By mid-season, I'd settled into a routine of seeing Sam on Sundays and hooking up with Mark during Monday Night Football. Sam proved to be a passionate lover, preparing all kinds of romantic settings at his place and taking the time to make sure I was delighted before worrying about his pleasure. His beautiful cock continued to fit all three of my pleasure pots perfectly. He took a profound liking to anal sex, like most m...

Inga arrived home happy about the way the night went. She finally had a chance to have a decent conversation with Walter about something other than work. She was able to enjoy his beautiful smile and sexy voice in a relaxing atmosphere. The fact that he wanted to have lunch with her and learn about her homeland, turned her on more. Inga hopped in the shower with a big smile. Inga drifted into dreamland with the image of W...