My three daughters and I are taking our family's annual trek to see my brother Edwards family. It is the third trip since my wife died. (I left out some codes on purpose)
Eli Noland, for most of his adult life, was keenly aware of the blessings that his Dad and Mom had showered upon him. Of course he took his Dad's business and helped it grow into a conglomerate but the sense of being blessed was never far. That's why he decided to 'pay if forward', as the saying goes. He'd find someone who needed a new car and buy it for them. He was excited by the idea. Little did he realize that in buying the car for Margaret Ackermann, he was beginning a life changing romance
In a short six month period, Mary Beth Rohan, who had already lost both of her parents, suffered the deaths of her three cousins and then their wonderful father, her Uncle Ned. After the cousins' funeral, Mary Beth stayed with Uncle Ned to take care of him. The only bright light at that time was the handsome detective, Mike Gray, who investigated the road rage incident that killed the cousins. Then Uncle Ned died making an arrangement that stunned Mary Beth. She turned to Mike Gray to help her.
In the shadow of the Crucifixion, Jonan visits the grieving Virgin Mary in Nazareth. Their shared sorrow leads to a moment of intimacy, blurring the lines between comfort and desire.
Jill, a voluptuous 34-year-old woman, walked with an enviable confidence that masked the fluttering nerves bubbling in her stomach. Though she put on a brave front, the anticipation of the day’s events gnawed at her, creating a whirlwind of emotions inside her. She often found herself wondering if the risks they were taking were worth it, if they were prepared for what lay ahead. Her mind raced as she replayed the motivations behind this unusual outing—an adventure that felt both exhilarating.
After my divorce I moved from Wisconsin to San Francisco. I met a guy who became a good friend. He invited me to a hot tub party on the Sausalito waterfront. There I met a lovely woman who invited me to spend the night with her at her home. There we made love. This story has a surprise and sweet denoument.