Slow Stories

Valentines Day Contest 2024
Tom & Tim are 12. Becoming inseparable, they do everything together, until they enter college. Tim's sister Breanne is 3 years younger. When the boys are seniors, she's a freshman. They protect her from the boys, like 2 big brothers. Tom acts indifferent, but deep down, he cares for Breanne. Tom goes to college, Tim joins the Army, but they remain close. Breanne marries but loses her mate overseas. Tim, concerned for Breanne, asks Tom to check on her at Valentines, while he's deployed.

Just when a thirty eight year old divorcee gives up on love, life hands her a surprise.

A Swarm Cycle Story
What would you do if you had a couple of embarrassing sexual 'kinks' but still wanted to go into space to fight the swarm? Toby was in just such a dilemma. However when a friend got into trouble, he just put that all to one side to help, even though his father got the opportunity to go, and to include him. Was he better off by staying?

A story in the Tech and State Universe
A character-driven romance: Martin, a 48-year-old widower and Irene, 34 and single are assigned to work together on an academic research project. Their relationship, initially frosty but professional, warms to the point that Irene suggests they become friends-with-benefits, to enjoy no-strings sex. The arrangement works well for both, although Martin's feelings toward her begin to deepen. Then, an old flame of hers enters the picture, and Martin faces the prospect of losing her.

The wife finds her husband is missing, but things are not as they appear. When her past catches up to her, everything she thought she knew is about to be challenged. This is a 47,000 + word suspense thriller novel. This story follows the themes of redemption, self-growth, and healing. There are some sexually explicit scenes along the way. This is a journey of rising over circumstance and finding your own happiness. A special thanks to pepere and barneyr for their invaluable editing assistance.

A Married Life Story
Middle-aged couple struggles for renewal