Blackout Stories

The final shuttle wobbled and bounced over snow-covered gravel as it approached the CEO’s “Little Cabin in the Woods.” The ever-thickening curtain of trees blocked most of the remaining sunlight but when Teri leaned against the frosty window and looked up, she could still see the brighter, yet darkening gray sky through her reflection. I hope this isn’t another mistake. Last time, her first time, two years ago, she had be...

I had just turned 21 and I wasn’t that good at parties, but my family said that it was a special occasion, so we should have all my friends and family around and have a good time.I should fill you in on some details. My name is David. I’m not that muscled, more along the lines of naturally toned, but I’m still in shape. I'm about 6 foot 2 with dark brown hair, blue eyes, and a killer smile. I’m also blessed with an amazin...

And she saw him sitting there, just a few barstools away from her, sipping on scotch-on-the-rocks as the piano man played a soft tune in the lounge of the luxury hotel. Karen had been watching this man ever since the night she checked in. The man she had her eyes on was a young-looking guy, he looked about ten years her junior. He had short dark hair and the most gorgeous blue eyes she had ever seen. All day she had watch...

“I hate snow!” I muttered to myself as I walked up the steps to my apartment building, placing the key in the door lock and letting myself in.As I walked up the three flights of stairs, the lights began to flicker. “Great, this is all I fuckin need,” I yelled, not caring who heard. I placed my briefcase on the floor in front of my door, and unlocked the door and deadbolt. I walked in, tossed my bag and briefcase on the co...