This is the story of John Pitzer and Nancy Griffin as they go through life as young adults in a society which has reverted to an Old West culture as far as guns are concerned. They form a bodyguard service while still in high school and continue to live as bodyguards after they graduate. Their major activity turns into protecting against kidnappings, but they have many other adventures, too. 17 chapters.
How would you feel if you were dumped by your girlfriend who used the same words you used to dump your high school sweetheart? What would you do about it?
Brenda and Roger are Rick's new tenants. Roger is a new professor at the university where Rick is tenured; and he's an arrogant fop who sports a phony French accent. Brenda is his abused common-law wife. When Rick discovers Brenda's interest in Greek mythology, he encourages her and she writes an erotic version of the myth of the god Zeus who, in the guise of a swan, seduces queen Leda. Rick is drawn in by her story and they end up playing out her fantasy, with disasterous results.
A Bullet Story It was a Dark and Stormy Night. A loud clap of thunder masked the rumble from the rifle that sent the Bullet my way. It parted not only my skull but also me from my life. It was then I found out that there is a way to get even and along the way, make a few new friends. It's comforting to realize there is something after. / (Reviews)
Fifteen year old Betsy needs her older brother's help with a homework assignment and Troy reluctantly agrees to assist his little sister, only to discover that the bonds of blood are no match for the passion their hearts alone can share.