Reluctant Stories

A drunken encounter leads Josh to failing upwards in increasingly unlikely and serendipitous events. This story is a humorous take on non-con stories where the MC is well-meaning, but truly oblivious (and will remain so) to his impact on those around him.

Diedre is trying to keep the ranch going in the absence of her husband, and that means breeding horses. With the help of her Brother-In-Law and nephew, along with her own son and daughter, she thinks they can manage, but none of them have any experience at breeding. For a bunch of amateurs they succeed beyond anyone's expectations.

The year is 1934 and Europe is a powder keg, just waiting for the right moment to spark off. Minerva Gold, a Jew living in Great Britain, feels as if there is nothing she can do but watch the world descend into madness...until she gets a telegram inviting her into a world of magic and wonder, whisking her to the magical school of Hexgramatica. Unfortunately, the evils of the mundane world and the evils of the magical world are not so far apart as one might wish...

A Story in the Middlebury Chronicles Universe
A single mom and her sixteen year old daughter have reached the end of their rope. They are penniless, unemployed, and a week away from being evicted. It’s a situation of their own making. They are lazy and amoral and now society’s largess is about to run out. So they plan a theft from a man whose house mom once cleaned. He catches them and offers them an alternative to prison. This is a simple little tale about second chances.

Mia Lancaster is a broke, brilliant, and fiercely ambitious sorcery student. When she secretly summons a demon, she gets an education far beyond the classroom. Between arrogant mages, relentless inquisitors, and a sinfully hot High Demon, her charming backside lands her in one deliciously dangerous scrape after another. Her only weapons: forbidden magic, sharp wit, and a body that drives men wild.

When Liz and Greg track their daughter to her mysterious new job, fearing her safety may be risk, they discover she is the "Vibe Manager" at an exclusive swingers club. Their rescue mission derails when she offers a private tour, shattering their inhibitions and proving the only thing truly at risk is their own morality.

A story in WriterMick's I Was Sitting Universe
A slow story of Damage. Repair. Restitution. Redemption. All told over the course of three weeks time. Please feel free to comment! A special thanks to Robcan57 for his help in editing and correcting some of my ineptitude as a writer.