A volume in the Earthbound Series Volume V of the Earthbound Series: Nykkyo is called back to his homeworld for an assignment, this time a diplomatic mission for which he will be interpreter. He and Andra travel to the colony planet Varada, one that severed ties with the Floran hegemony millennia ago. That world now desires re-unification. However, Nyk and Andra discover there are some very long strings attached as well as some nefarious activity that could land them both in prison. [17 chapters]
Born in Ireland, a girl returns to her native soil after graduation in America. Alone by a river after a ride on her grandfather's thoroughbred, bathing naked, she encounters an ancient Celtic warrior. She is seduced, and finds herself wishing for much more.
A story in the Wolferton Valley Universe
When 18-year-old Micah moves into his big brother’s loft in the heart of Boyden, he doesn’t expect people to keep asking if he’s a “good boy.” He doesn’t expect to walk in on Elias and finally understand what those words really mean. Now Micah can’t stop thinking about it. Can’t stop wanting to become exactly what his big brother is. And Micah has decided he wants to be the best one.
A promiscuous woman named christy is bored with modern day dating and hookups. She wants to fill her desires in a different way. The problem is she doesn't know exactly what way that is until she meets a couple and then her new life begins.
A She Is Story A saintly yoga wife, her burned-out "nice guy" husband, and a creepy basement janitor slip into one messed-up loop of lust, guilt and voyeurism. This isn’t about cheating, it’s about something worse: when you suddenly realize it turns you on to see your perfect little world get dragged through the mud – and you don’t want it to stop.
A story in the Earth-Xianglume Universe
Neris Vael and ER have returned to Xianglume, only to face cautious governments, curious scientists and a human public both xenophobic and hungry for alien technology. As Earth and Xianglume build a safe connection, every rule, protocol and assumption proves provisional - and every answer raises another question. A relationship grows. Daniel and Neris must protect an ordinary life made globally significant, while ER learns that purpose alone is not enough.