This is one of my longer stories. Paul has neighbors who he socializes with, before and after his divorce. He is attracted to the wife but remains aloof. When she becomes widowed, he tries to lend support for her and her nineteen-year-old daughter. Consoling them both at different times, during a period of 'pillow talk' the widow tells him about how she grew up and how she met her husband.
Mary Fisher is a free-spirited, loving, middle-class wife and devoted mother. One summer afternoon, she’s driven into a new reality by a life-changing encounter with two of her son’s friends. Or rather, they unleash her long-suppressed past. Unbound, she becomes ever more ravenous while trying to balance her existing life. Twists, turns, and secrets revealed.
Chief Eddie Nolan gets underway for his first Navy cruise to the Western Pacific. Leaving behind his frigid wife, and 3 children, who he knew firsthand were experimenting with incest. During the first half of his cruise, he enjoyed a couple trysts, one of which had surprising results. He also was kept informed of things happening at home, and something from his past is dumped in his lap. Lastly, his ship is assigned to a dream trip for Eddie.
Guy Lostridge is a 21st century office drone with a major problem. He's got to go back home for his popular cousin's wedding; a sure-fire scene for the "Why aren't you married yet?" interrogation. His friend comes up with the perfect solution - hire an android. Guy gets a bargain on a used model and finds out that he's bought more than he thought.
Ashley is trying to get ahead in her real estate job but it seems she keeps getting passed over. One day a job opening comes up that she really wants. Will she be able to "sell herself" to the boss for an opportunity to prove she can do this..?