Fiction Stories

Uncle Darcy passes away and bequeaths me a musty old volume of spells and incantations.

A Story in the Once Upon a Time... Universe
How can a poor Cobbler find his Luck and win the hand of a Lady fair? Spend an evening with the local Brownies! (but don't let them catch you!)

An ordinary man discovers he can heal. Really heal. But not everyone is pleased with his gift. Some want it for themselves, and are willing to do anything to get his 'secret'. How does he cope when greatness is thrust upon him?

A college student finds an assigned essay silly and beneath him and decides to spice it up with some interesting consequences.

When his wife's libido goes into overdrive, Kevin's delight is short lived.

This is just a quick little love story. It’s a slightly expanded version of a writers challenge where a 1,000-word story had to include portions of lyrics from several different songs. That’s why certain scenes may seem a bit forced, like the bar room. This story has references to 5 songs. If you’re the type that enjoys this sort of thing, name as many as you can in the comments. Fair warning—several are quite obscure. Have fun!

She Vowed To Protect. She Chose To Serve Something Bigger. Married detectives Alina and Mark Carver are assigned to guard a high-risk witness in a remote safe house — twelve-hour shifts, no contact, strict protocol. But when Alina takes the night watch, she discovers the man she’s guarding is dangerous… in all the most tempting ways!

Roger inherits a resort from a friend. After returning home from the military, he reopens the resort and finds love.

Sixteen-year-olds Layla and Sophie had been best friends for years and years. As they got older, each had come to have feelings for the other, but neither had dared to express them. Then Sophie went on a trip to Europe with her parents, and what she learned there would change everything.

After tearing up a hall pass from his wife, Edward and Ann reunite and start a polyamorous group of friends and families. (New chapters to be posted on alternate Wednesdays.) Note: This story continues the saga begun in Life Choices. Illustrated.