Sean and I had been dating for about three years, and overall we were happy in our relationship. Lately, though, things in the bedroom had become a little monotonous. Don’t get me wrong, the sex was good but I was missing something more raw, something more carnal. The Friday night before, I’d been out with friends. Over cocktails, we talked about work, relationships, and sex, and I realised I didn’t have nearly as many wi...

Ciara’s drive to Dundee felt longer than usual, her mind tangled in the stress she was trying to outrun. Ryan, her best friend, had insisted she come. He knew from the sound of her voice on the phone that life was crushing her, and he wasn’t about to let her deal with it alone. By the time she pulled into his driveway, the kitchen lights were glowing, warm and welcoming. She grabbed her overnight bag, exhaled, and stepped...