A story about changing conditions in a marriage and the cost of not dealing realistically with those changes. This is a different story by my standards. It is shorter, harder edged and there are no side trips to exotic places. Like other stories, this has a Hemingway title, which approximates the theme.
Raiden Augustus Carnell was born to Andrew and Kathy Carnell on August 15, 2000. Andrew and Kathy were CIA undercover operatives working out of the US embassy in China. Raiden was, oops, baby, and when Kathy discovered she was pregnant, they decided to have the baby there. Once Raiden was old enough to fly, Kathy brought Raiden to her parents' house to raise. William and Martha Hunt were ecstatic at the opportunity to raise Raiden. William and Martha Hunt owned a pharmaceutical company with a sp
Robert is scuttled by his employer who provides his family with tickets to a concert at Fantasy Island. He thought by procrastinating on the ticket purchase, he wouldn't have to attend. This is his story about his wife Jane, his daughter Celeste and her friend Katlyne attendance at the Fantasy Island concert.
Since Arlene was going to have to drive up to Big Creek with her mother and wouldn't be able to babysit for the Carltons, Terri would take her place. Terri also had the responsibility of calling Tommy and telling him not to bother showing up at the Carltons' since Arlene wasn't going to be there. Terri was happy at her chance for more responsibility, more cash and more fun.
A story in the Bloodlines of Desire Universe
Ethan is a young man who has always been attracted to confident, older women. As he waits for her, his hands tremble and his throat tightens. Nothing could have prepared him for a woman who seems so perfect that he feels compelled to try, despite the gnawing nerves in his stomach. This is no ordinary woman—she not only exudes allure but asked specifically to meet him. Their first date unfolds at the enigmatic Taboo Tapas Bar, a place of mystery and indulgence.