A Story in the STEELVILLE AND ENVIRONS Universe
After losing his father and yet another girlfriend Jerrod quits his job and moves home to take over his father's business. He finds companionship with some older women then love with one of their daughters. Chapter two and three deal with Peter Youngblood, Jerrod's ex fiancee's father and his divorce and remarriage.
This story is about how my mother and I discovered the passion we each had for each other and became lovers when I was 14 in a torrid sexual relationship that endured for many, many years.
Charlie is a poet, a budding country lyric writer going through a long dry spell. He meets someone who helps him end that dry spell in more ways than one.
I originally planned to enter this in the Contest Contest, but realized it didn't fit all the requirements (no sex). I finally decided to finish it anyway and submit it. Hope you enjoy it!
Joe, a recovering alcoholic, tells the story of Charity, a gifted but demoralised woman; their reluctance to open themselves to love and their eventual recognition of their need for each other.
Chance is not only named after his father, but has assumed the responsibility as man of the house since his dad was taken in an accident. On the summer before heading off to college, he discovers that there's one place he hasn't yet filled in for his dad.