Stories published by apainterofmermaids

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Massage by Jaslyn

An asian woman and her son teach me the gentle art of massage

The evening breeze had cooled the sands and chilled me, my nipples hardened under my light tee. I hurried to my shared room. It was a typical hostel, except for the amazing location on a amazing beach. I had been in Byron Bay a week waiting for my tall ship adventure to begin. Claire a beautiful English girl, smart, sassy and at nineteen three years older than me, shared the room with me....Read On

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My Aunt and her son

My aunt and her family had secrets..........mmmmmmmm now i'm part of them.

The flight from London to Copenhagen was short, however my experiences in Copenhagen have shaped my life and will continue to do so. I had just finished my high school exams, home schooled, I was able to graduate at 16, as a reward my parents offered to send me to visit my Aunt Myra in Denmark. I had not seen my aunt for ten years, she had married a professor and started a family. She and...Read On

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My Helper

A young man helps fix my roof

It was a horrific night, hurricane force winds, lashing rain, the roar of the ocean crashing upon the shore. Early the next morning I examined the roof of my painting studio. The damage was evident, two of the red roof panels were twisted in half, held in place by a few screws. With the promise of further storms, the repairs needed to be done today. Normally I attend to all the work required...Read On

Stories by apainterofmermaids

Massage by Jaslyn

My Aunt and her son

My Helper