A Story in the Disappointment, Betrayal, and Revenge Universe
One man learns that self-deception is the easiest kind, and that trust is sometimes rewarded with disloyalty. He survives, though, and life goes on. This is not a story with a happy or satisfying ending! If you can't handle that, don't read it.
It's a familiar story: one night of drunken excess and another marriage goes down the toilet. Some categories omitted. British English used throughout.
A young man, struggling with a burgeoning sexual relationship with his girlfriend, has his life turned upside down by an exciting temptress. She takes him on a roller coaster ride that gets much too real. (Trigger warning: There are adult characters in this story who have been affected by rape and molestation, as well as psychological issues arising from it.)
A young lieutenant asks his next-door neighbor for help with a household chore. Talk turns to another part of his life he needs help with - the bedroom. The neighbor is only too happy to lend a helping mouth.
Kenzie is dragged across country by her boss for a sudden - and very profitable - business deal, which has now fallen into their hands. Stuck in a hotel room with only one more night to prepare for the sale of her career, the stress is getting to her. Her boss, Brian, offers a solution to relax a bit before the big day. She may be reluctant to cheat on her husband, but she's desperate. Besides, there's only one bed in the room, so why not give it a go?