A father decides to take his newly divorced daughter on a tour of his ancestral homelands. When she is nearly killed they come together a little more than is normal. This story has a lot of true elements in it. It starts off true, but from the first sexual contact the rest is pure fiction.
When Eleanor challenges Javier to walk the labyrinth he built—blindfolded, bound only by her voice—he enters a maze that’s no longer just hedges and turns, but sentient, seductive, and alive. Guided by her commands and tested by illusions, Javier must surrender more than sight to reach the heart of the maze—and of Eleanor. Mazeheart is a tale of ritual, desire, and the cost of truly being seen.
Waterskiing is about the only sport whee I excel, at least until the Olympics finally include a sex category. Finally my dad, aunt and cousin all went with me and wouldn't you know it... my cousin and I found there's a lot more to do at the state park than waterski!
In a world shaped by unique biology and mating rituals, Kara and her family navigate the annual Bloom Festival of Origins—a time for communal bonding and renewal. Experiencing her first festival, Kara learns about love, family, and the mysteries of her people’s nature. Observed by Dr. Grimling, an alien biologist, the story delves into connection, tradition, and what defines us as human. A compelling tale of discovery, unity, and the resilience of community.
Oh my God, I was SO nervous! What the hell was I thinking anyway? I must have been crazy to do such a thing. Did I really think I could be an escort without being a whore?