A Story in the Laresa World Universe
(Follow-up to "Deified", completing Nathifa's tale) Laresa and Nathifa are living a quiet, simple life among their newly adopted people, but Laresa is troubled. Recent events have eroded her ability to brush off that she is Djinn, and thus a slave. Being so close to Nathifa, only recently freed from the bonds of the Djinn herself, is a source of turmoil for Laresa as well. The village also faces danger as "Those who live outside the light" stalk the peaceful community.
A single mother working for a temp housecleaning service needs to earn more money. She gets a tip about a new client and goes to see about working there. It pays a lot better and the working conditions are... unique!
A Naomi's Journal Story (24) Naomi and Nils visit the State Fair and encounter all the usual State Fair stuff: Corndogs, bulls, Ferris Wheels, and sex. Illustrated.
Pam wasn't in the habit of picking up random guys, but she decided this one was an exception to the rule. Small towns don't offer a lot of options for romance, without commitment. She was only after a bit of relief, she wasn't looking for love.
Do you believe that a single moment can change a life? That an instant, a split second, can alter destiny? (Caution, triggers for some violence of a non-sexual nature, post-rape drama)