Wherever there is sex, we work to create a relationship that is worthy of it." (Sue Grafton, "'A' is for Alibi")
"I may not be as good as I once was, but I'm as good once as I ever was." Jack's reply was one he had heard once and he had been waiting since then to use it. (Shamelessly snitched from AloneAgain's story 'First Day')
It was a mystery that she had to solve. Who was sending these Valentines, and why? Two mature people still searching for each other after all these years. A Valentine's Day tale of romance, duty, sacrifice, and love.
Part of 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover
Intended for the 50 Ways Writing Event - missed the deadline, SORRY! Paul Simon never thought of getting someone else to help make the break. But it could happen! But it is still not a pleasant thing. But some redemption comes of it.
Sex and affection have disappeared from his marriage. He loves his wife, but won't accept the changes that she has made. What can a man do? How does he force her to understand.
Part of Historical Romances
Romance for the Wine and Old Lace Event. A vampire loses his love during the reign of Louis XIV. He is lost and condemned to a hollow life of longing and regret. Can there be redemption?
Rewrite of an old story (1896) by Arthur Schnitzler. (See my blog for details) Young man's wife accidentally dies and he discovers secrets that will change his life. Multi-chapter story, which deals with death, betrayal, revenge and redemption. Because this story is derivative, the voting is turned off.
A short take on a couple of areas of disagreement between people. Small things that really irritate all parties involved. Read it and see if YOU don’t relate to this little whimsey!
When they found each other, they knew they were soul mates. But he couldn't live with her if she couldn't respect him. Two people in love who find each other, part, and... No sex, just romance, love, food and drink. But that may be just the ticket for Valentine's Day!
What does it take? A man and a woman, their family, drifting apart. Is even a terrible tragedy enough to restore their love, or have emotions gone too far already?
A young man in a hurry hits an old lady in the crosswalk (extra points? NO). She could call the police, she could sue his ass off. Instead she trades some of her loneliness for some of his time - playing board games. But there is more to this old lady than meets the eye. A tale inspired by a prompt from another writer, this story is a trifle. Nothing deep, full of angst - but maybe some humor and romance.
