The next day of classes took forever. Made even worse by not having to go to work afterwards. Which meant no Khole, and no closure. Ben thought about texting her, but didn’t want to seem clingy. After all, Khole did just break up with her boyfriend. At least it was a busy evening. Both Jill and Ben had soccer practice. Unfortunately, Jill was in his last class, making it a little more awkward. Especially when she plopped...

The scent of wild garlic hung in the air, the delicate white flowers, mixed with blue bells, lining the narrow country lane. All around birds sang, and the only evidence of people were the gentle taps of Darcy’s shoes. The countryside was always quiet, but early mornings held a sense of serenity like no other time of day. She squinted into the low sun and a smile creased her pretty face - she felt optimistic, that feeling...

There is no name for a woman like me. Most people would prefer to keep me chained in their fantasies than admit there might be a real chance of meeting me in the street one day. Life has been good to me. I have it all - looks, money, university accolades, a great job, a top range sports car, and several penthouse apartments around the world. Some might say I'm a great catch, but those who know me would be more inclined to...

We walked back past the flickering fireplace and between two marble columns, "This is my bedroom." I looked into the master bedroom from the doorway. A king-size bed with matching nightstands was the centerpiece across from the door. One chair was tucked in a corner. Without lights, I couldn't make out any of the fine details, but I knew I'd have that opportunity later. "And this is the bath?" I asked. "Yes," Niles replie...

We continued to walk through the exquisitely manicured gardens for a while, meandering this way and that while Rebecca showed off her comprehensive knowledge of the plants and bushes that Carter was so carefully cultivating. “I can explain,” I started, knowing full well that I was innocent of any accusations that could be levied against me, but my youth and inexperience were betraying me. My biology was fighting against m...

Sipping from steaming mugs of coffee, they sat quietly opposite each other across the centre table of her beautifully kept living room. Around him a sense of soft fabrics and wood, pretty looking lamps that must illuminate the room in comforting yellow haze come sundown, all in a dominance of beige and browns – it seemed to complement this image of her seated at the couch well somehow. According to the information he had,...

The two-week-long business meeting was coming to an end. I had spent the long days in the lecture hall listening to the new sales focus and new product introductions. The evenings were spent phoning home or going to more business dinners with senior managers. Towards the end of the second week, the British contingent decided to have a night out on our own. A relaxing meal and a few drinks, just as we would do back home. W...

“I have to ask, what have you done to my son?” “You don’t like?” “No, don’t get me wrong. I haven’t seen Mike for five years. He was a … I don’t even have the words for what he was! I know that it might be hard to hear from a mother, but I raised five kids, mostly alone. Mike was the best educated, had the brightest prospects, but somewhere along the line, he fell in with some crappy friends and he turned into a real …. I...

This is a story set long ago, way back in ye olde 19-2010. It was a different time. Smartphones were fairly new, YouTube kept getting bigger, and I was on the edge of eighteen. It was an amazing summer, even though it started on a sour note. I had been in an on-again-off-again relationship with a girl since sixth grade. We had one of those TV relationships that were so frustrating, and this was the season where going forw...

What makes your pulse quicken?Could it be that unspoken bond,unfurling between us like a soft coilinvisible and yet tangiblein these tender moments?As I look into your eyes,you are all that exists to me in this moment.All other senses muted imperceptiblyas my pupils take still frames of youto keep with me when we’re apart.The lights dimmed lowhands grasping for each othersoft music playing in the background…our arms holdi...

You have seen me for all that I am.Covered in the darkest, unfathomable essence of the night,I have bared all of my soul to you in the softest of tones.I have given you access to all of my memories.The most vulnerable pieces of me were yours for the taking,and placing my trust in you to the forefront, I let you explore.I was scared and frightened, that you would see the damageand wonder how a person could fall so low and...

Living in a gray world,Not knowing The true beauty that Exists all around,Until you pulled meOut of the shadowsAnd into your arms,Held and protectedWhere we twirledUnder the night skyLike stars twinkling Reflecting on the deep blue, Telling a beautiful taleOf kindred heartsBrought together.Our worlds connectedAllowing me to flourishWith my soulmate.Like a rose bloomingAnd each petal opening slowly Revealing an exquisite b...