mirafrida: Stories

When Hetty headed out west to join her husband, she could imagine many dangers. But somehow she'd never believed bandits might waylay her stagecoach. When they do, she's forced to make some impossible decisions. And the choices she makes will change her life forever.

When the infamous South American performance artist Cataquil schedules a one-night-only show in Spain, Isabel is thrilled to score a ticket. Little does she know that the evening is destined to feature far, far more of her than she would ever have chosen. Before it's all over, she'll be shoved headlong into the depths of depravity before the cream of Madrid society. The only question is whether the pleasure can possibly outweigh the humiliation.

Annie wasn't naïve when she followed Tom to Serbia, but perhaps a little innocent. It was 1997, Communism had collapsed, and the Balkan Wars appeared over. It seemed the perfect time for a young couple to make their fortune, explore the world, and leave past disappointments behind. But Belgrade could be cruel to foreigners, and in the end, Annie's innocence would fall as its victim. Yet, she learned, the city had gifts had to offer too - gifts that could prove just as intense as its dangers...

Jess Tanner has always tried to do the right thing. She doesn't have a perfect life, or a perfect marriage. But she's working hard to fix things with Mike, feeling sure that the bond they share is built to last. Right up to the moment when it all falls apart. Then, driven by betrayal, rage, and alcohol, Jess finds herself doing crazy things, things she never thought she'd do. But where does that leave her imperfect marriage, and imperfect life? She'll just have to sort that out in the morning.

The Comte accuses his rival of impotence in ecclesiastical court. In the end, however, it's the Comtesse who ends up paying the court costs.

Memories of a dive bar in 1990s Moscow - and the night when a pretty girl gave it *all* up, in front of simply everyone.

Hurtling through space to explore the Red Planet, accompanied by the love of your life? It might seem like a dream come true. But Mars is a dangerous place. If something went wrong, an oversexed crewmate might end up holding all the cards. And after that, how long would it be until he was holding your wife too?

James becomes close to a university colleague, and can't believe his luck when she makes a request of him that is very unusual - and very welcome

When CIA operative Agnes Becker was posted to Harbalistan, she knew God must have sent her there for a reason. And when she learned of the ticking terrorist timebomb, all became clear. Now she's going to do whatever it takes to protect the American homeland. She may be the reticent sort, but in the end, no sacrifice will prove too great.

White cheerleader takes Black cock in front of a crowd, after losing a bad, bad bet