I had been sitting in the food court when I was nearly hit by falling boxes. Offering to help triggered an outburst from an angry young woman. "What, you see a cripple and think you have to help? What do you know about handicaps? Why don't you shut up and leave me alone!" she screamed. The entire food court was silent. I didn't respond, just got my cane from a chair where I'd left it. As I was leaving the food court I heard, "Please stop!" The words weren't quite so angry now.
Co-workers who loved each other from afar suddenly trapped in a blizzard that shut down much of Western New York. Forced together by a storm, they revealed their feelings for each other and soon one of the great love stories of the Niagara Frontier began. Battered war veteran Josh and discarded beauty queen Veronica finally found the one they could only dream about and this was just the beginning. Enjoy the rollout here once a week, and if you prefer to grab the whole book, you can at Bookapy.
A story in the The Windy Pines Universe
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Another year in school for Sam before he can return to The Windy Pines for the summer. Sam is instore for some changes. He is growing up, though not always wiser. With age comes responsibility. He still has a lot to learn, and he gets a crash course on what it takes to grow up.
A Carter Security Story (2) Years after Paul managed to flee his abusive stepfather's house and settle into a new life for himself, a lawyer shows up and asks him for help in defending his mother from accusations of corporate espionage. Can Paul let go of all the hate and resentment he had held buried deep inside of him for so long, or will he let himself be consumed by his need for revenge?
He's an old man alone with his memories, she's a young woman paying a duty visit to her aunt. Both are surprised by the attraction they feel for each other.