Alex's wife walks out on him shortly after his retirement, taking half his assets. Taking a cheap holiday in the Balkans he finds he has unintentionally purchased a young woman...
I met Sarah on her honeymoon. We swam together, we walked together, we talked together. I helped her see what I think she already knew. Hot coffee and perfect croissants helped.
A woman who swims nude at dawn is a treasure, everyone knows that. I wasn't going to push her, but I made sure she knew I would be there when and if she needed my help. She did, and I was.
A Swarm Cycle Story
Lieutenant Stewart "rides along" with the Marines and meets the Sa'arm face-to-face. This story is a bit darker the the semi-comic tone of the other "Stewart" stories, as it deals with combat and the toll combat can take on those that survive.
In a world where the divine realm operates with ruthless indifference, Mena's ordinary life is irrevocably altered when she encounters Azrael, an otherworldly being. Their fateful meeting forges an unbreakable bond between them, thrusting Mena into a hidden supernatural reality teeming with malevolent forces. As Mena navigates this treacherous new landscape, she finds herself besieged by dark, ominous, and vulgar creatures eager to grab her.
An Almost Like a Song Story (1) The title is from a 1970's C. W. McCall song. Part of a series based on song titles. A man traveling alone gets caught in a blizzard and finds something he doesn't expect.
A The Gigolo Chronicles Story (7) Deborah was referred to me by Heidi, another client of mine. I received her call at home and flew out to San Diego to meet with her. What I found was a woman in dire need of validation...
When she was young, Elaina would often share the outdoor shower with her dad after a day on the beach. It was all very innocent, but seeing her father's 'penis', as she later found out it was called, left a lasting impression on her. As she got older, she wanted very much to see it again, and not just to see it...
Leaving her highly successful career as a lawyer in protest and disgust Kate visits her brother and his family to tell them she left her job. Family secrets are revealed as Kate reconnects with her family in ways that few would approve.
