Category: Romance

He knew reunions were supposed to be happy times. A chance to meet former classmates, friends from a bygone era (that era being the late 1970’s). To catch-up on all the ‘old times’ (which he couldn’t remember anything particularly good about them), reunite with old friends (he had none that he could clearly recall), reminisce about the old school (the […]

One could conclude the term “happily married” conveys what is says. But that’s the quality inherent in adverbs; they’re fuzzy. They’re the chenille in a pile of written fabrics; the stick that led me down this path. Honestly, I’ve never every thought about playing outside of my marriage. To put this into perspective, cheating on my husband with a much […]

When I try to remember the beginning, when we all knew this was not a normal winter flu, I can’t. Of course, all I had in my mind then was my mom. Her liver was failing. At first, the doctors weren’t worried at all, she’s otherwise healthy, doesn’t drink, eats pretty well, we’ll figure out what’s wrong and fix it […]

22 years. Angie had the day off to give her a nice 3 day weekend; and for me a normal Friday at the office. Even though we have 21 anniversaries behind us, the day still gives me a smile. The drive home from work is my time to shake off the day and reflect on anything from the day’s wins […]

Don’t you guys need to say ‘I do’?” Jurian whispered to Alizeh over the droning sound of the priest chanting mantras. The flames in the fire pit in front of them, crackled to life as the priest threw some powders in it. They had used some artificial wood to light a fire. “Oh no!” Alizeh grabbed his hand with force. […]

“You look tensed and so out of your element,” Ash remarked, holding open the door for Nina to enter, “Did something happen?” “Just some issues with Lean,” Nina mumbled, settling herself on the small sofa. The effects of alcohol were wearing away slowly. “You have so many issues with her always,” Ash grumbled, taking off his shoes and putting them […]

“You’re not done yet. It needs a little more.” Jacob remains reclusive. Fear and anguish stop him from looking up. “Staying silent won’t help you, baby. You know how I like it. Look up. Now.” Jacob slowly lifts his head but her hand grabs his chin to meet her eyes. Samantha, a dark skinned curly-haired vixen, stares past his eyes […]

“BYE MOM! I’LL be home late tonight!” eighteen-year-old Karen Fischer reminded her mother Margaret, Marge to her friends, as she kissed her on the cheek. “Thanks for the party last night. It was great to see Katie,” mentioning her older sister Katherine, who worked in Toronto, an hour and a half away. The five foot two, honey blonde, blue eyed […]

Her marriage had failed. She had waited a long time for the right one and thought she had found him. After three years of marriage, what she had found was him in bed with her best friend. Catie packed her bags and moved out that day, then filed for divorce the next. She wasn’t interested in his explanations or excuses. […]

Her name is Miyuki McAdam, a unique blending of the strong Scottish single malt flavor of her father with the more subtle and exotic nuance of sake from her mother’s Asian heritage. Her unique first name was in homage to her maternal-side Japanese roots that spanned four generations. There were five possible f to her first name: “beautiful happiness;” “deep […]