The Volunteer is not a story. It is a journey inside the head of a chronically homeless man. It has been divided into ten 'chapters' for posting and display purposes but the original book, published in 2013, had no chapters. This is an online presentation of the original book. No other edits have been or will be made. It is finished. This journey is not my life. Yet, it is also the beginning of my journey. In 2013, I set out in a truck and travel trailer to live the life of a nomad author.
Terry, a young nursing assistant, enjoys married life with her new husband Charley, a mechanic. Before Charley, she shared a flat (and a bed) with Nancy. Nancy visits her with an urgent proposal, she's homeless and proposes to move in, do housework and meals. Terry is so excited they fall into bed to celebrate. But Charley walks in on them, naked and entangled. His heart, head, and groin are all telling him differently what to do next. (Codes to be added as story develops.)
They are loyal, talented and idealistic, and someone wants them dead. Their most talented is their facilitator and he is in love. My humour is laconic and irreverent, and all is written in Australian English as usual. Go a bit on the wild side and live with it.
Brad gave her a full report with pictures to prove her husband was cheating on her. He denied it all and asked her to trust him. She refused, filed for divorce and Brad moved in. She finds the bitter truth after it is too late.
A Tales From Silks Story Karen is living with her violent husband. Her colleagues at work have begged her to seek help but Karen can still see the man that Richard once was and is sure he will return one day. Then one day she doesn't turn up for work.
A Live from the Game Story Watching a baseball game can be hazardous to your marriage, particularly when your wife is shown on the jumbotron with some other guy.