David experiences love and the heartache of loss in his life, and on his journey of recovery finds it difficult to accept help at all, but especially from an unexpected source. He has to learn that some things shouldn't ever 'go without saying', and finds that not all his friends know when to speak and when to shut up. That needs wisdom, which really does go without saying.
An Oscar Story Steve's wife cheated, and was unrepentant. His boss is unsympathetic, and he quits his job, buys a motorhome and motorcycle, and goes on the road as a freelance computer engineer. But then he picks up a hitchhiker who calls herself 'Pandora'. Nine chapters and the sex comes much later. / (Reviews)
Julie knew she was falling in love with a co-worker, an older guy named Sam. Sam had lost his wife years earlier and Julie suspected he was still grieving. Just as she began to feel there was a chance for the two of them, she heard Sam's late wife had been a supermodel. Looking at herself, Julie saw someone tall & skinny, average looks, very small boobs and hardly any butt. Is there a chance Sam could stop loving memories of perfection and be interested in her?
A story in the Warlord and the Multiverse
Chloe, the fourteen-year-old grandchild of the Emperor, begins her first romance, while the enemies of Earth have infiltrated the planet and have a plan of their own. Other powerful enemies decide the time is ripe to act and target the Emperor. Chloe and her friends discover unexpected abilities that help them play a key role in the events that follow. Earth becomes part of the house of the Emperor and begins a process of painful restructuring.
When Bob's wife divorced him, while he was deployed in the Middle East, there was nothing he could do about it. She took his daughter with her and even changed their names. Her intent was that he never find them again. But he did find her again. He found her in a strip joint. And she wasn't a waitress.
A Story in the Naked In School Universe
Following the end of the main events of Allison and Emanuel NiS, Kara Foster's week in the Program begins. What does 'fate' have in store for her (and them!) this week? This is a direct sequel to Allison and Emanuel NiS, and may not make much sense if you haven't already read that story.
Minor Content Warnings (handled tastefully and sensitively): attempted assault (chps 23, 28, 44) and mentions of self-harm.
A letter in () indicates the speaker/thinker of a given line - ie (K) for Kara.
A story in the Cosimo Universe
The social season has begun in Cardino for Cosimo. Note: Knowledge of the setting and characters within the universe and prior stories is strongly recommended.