"Maria!! I'm going to be late! Are you even dressed yet?" "Almost ready give me two minutes please" Even if she wasn't screaming, I knew she was mad. My mom was already fuming yesterday when I told her the school bus wouldn't pick me up this morning. Something about it won't go through our neighborhood this year, and I never took the public bus before so I had to find a solution quickly. I guess any normal mom wouldn't mi...

Chloe climbed into bed, feeling the day's burdens lift from her shoulders. Her room was dimly lit by the soft glow of a bedside lamp. Gentle shadows danced across the walls. The moonlight filtered through the sheer curtains, painting silvery patterns on the floor. It created an ambiance that was both serene and mysterious. Chloe had always been the obedient daughter, adhering to the strict rules of her religious family. I...

Amy nervously sat on the edge of an elegant, cream-colored chaise lounge, her fingers fidgeting with the sleeve of her summer dress. The opulent room was both intimidating and awe-inspiring, with its lofty ceilings and large windows that allowed sunlight to cascade over expensive-looking furniture. "Ah, you must be Amy Carlton," said a sultry voice from behind her. She turned to see Laura Enderby, a vision of grace and so...

Many, many years ago … The stewardess waved goodbye to me and I walked down the portable stairs from the Boeing 707 onto the hot tarmac of Stapleton Airport, following the other passengers into the hopefully cooler terminal. I saw Mom and Dad as soon as I got inside but there was a pretty girl with them I didn’t immediately recognize. Wearing bell-bottom blue jeans and a white button-down blouse, she jumped up and down an...

It was only much later that Riley's shy voice broke the silence. "Chris?" she asked. "Yeah?" "Can I... Do you mind if I sleep with you tonight? I can't sleep." A long pause. "Chris?" More silence. Riley suddenly felt foolish and blurted out, "I mean, only if it's OK with you—and it's not too weird, but you don't have to if you don't want to." "No—yeah, I mean, it's fine, come on. Just be quiet." Chris adjusted his underwe...

Maria very stealthily made her escape, tiptoeing across the squeaky floors and darting past dilapidated equipment. She ducked inside the ladies locker room and allowed herself to breathe. Her heart hadn't settled down yet and just made it more difficult to think. She couldn't get her head straight. All she wanted to do was get out of there, to slip out unnoticed. She stood up tall on her toes and reached into the locker....

My name is Carol. I am currently fifty years old and am entering a new phase of life. My son has recently married and started his own life. His wife is now there to support him. But for the past few decades, I have been a loving mother to my son. I made sure he was always happy and content. The following is an account of my life with Tom. My husband and I were together for several years before getting married. I was despe...

Vickie was for me that one friend you've had since early childhood, with whom you stay friends even though, as you grow up, you discover you have little in common. She was a 'normie', a stereotypical good girl, religious and shy, whereas I was the weirdo (which to be fair at that time meant little more than changing hair colour every month), against the system, and striving to attract romantic interest. Still, we remained...