Rumspringa means "running around" in the Pennsylvania German dialect. It is the time, beginning at about age 16, when youth socialize with their friends on weekends. Rumspringa ends with marriage. (For those who don't marry, Rumspringa ends in their mid to late twenties.)
Since their parents died, Mary had been 'Mum' to her four brothers for five years. On her 21st birthday her siblings planned to make the day special for her.
"God appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am El Shaddai." A Tree. A Mighty Oak. A Goddess of old. Tom heard her. Heard a God of his ancestors make a covenant with him, him and his descendants. All it would require... was a sacrifice. (Author's Note: followers of the God of Abraham may find this tale annoying)
A pharmaceutical giant has perfected the technology of sexual transformations, enhancements and age regression. The cruise ship Regeneration is built which provides these services to selected clients. It also provides an environment where clients can enjoy a unique 'sexual getaway'. John and Mary use the cruise to overcome their age difference and find sexual compatibilty.
This is a bittersweet story about a young man named Charlie. Charlie was born rich and had it made, but through no fault of his own, he lost everything. He found just how quickly life can change. But in the end, he found a love that would last forever.
A Christmas Story
Last year's Christmas had been a disaster for Felicity Wayne, the first Christmas after Jake and her accident, killing him and leaving her unable to walk. She wasn't looking forward to this Christmas either and she kept falling at work. But Ryan, her assistant was there to pick her up and make the holiday bright.