Slow Stories

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.

READ THE CODES! If the codes aren't your thing, don't flame me. Be kind. This is a variation of Classy Conversions, with Irish Writer's consent. What happens when the world is faced with the unthinkable: a horrific pandemic that forever alters the future of humanity, combined with severe climate change that threatens humanity's ability to feed itself?

He gets the sole custody of his daughters and that puts him in a very good situation to be in contact with all the lonely mothers in the neighborhood.

A Kelly Story
Whilst on holiday celebrating her 16th birthday with Dave and Lorraine, Kelly gets a distressing phone call. In this story we find out about a side of the business she knew nothing about, and her true friends keep her safe, sane and happy. They become her family, initially metaphorically, then literally. There is no sex in this episode.

My car is stolen the evening I first met my wife

Jess Tanner has always tried to do the right thing. She doesn't have a perfect life, or a perfect marriage. But she's working hard to fix things with Mike, feeling sure that the bond they share is built to last. Right up to the moment when it all falls apart. Then, driven by betrayal, rage, and alcohol, Jess finds herself doing crazy things, things she never thought she'd do. But where does that leave her imperfect marriage, and imperfect life? She'll just have to sort that out in the morning.

Every year during the family reunion, the cousins get to sleep together in the big feather bed on the screened in porch. This year they're doing more than sleeping.