In Savannah Williams’ life, there were only two things that were constant. Her father always went golfing on Saturdays, and every single summer for one month she went to her Grandpa Will’s farm. And Savannah looked forward to this month more than anything in the world. This summer was different, however. Savannah had just graduated high school, and she was planning on going to a college close to her Grandpa’s farm so that...

"Where is Andrea?" I asked again as Heather crossed her legs and began bouncing her foot. She smiled at me and placed her hand on my thigh. Leaning closer, she whispered in my ear. "I always introduce all of the new staff members here, Allen. Tonight I asked your fiance to make the introduction so I could see what it looks like from the guest's perspective," she said as the lights started changing color over the stage. "I...

I caught her eye as I walked across the city square. I looked up from my phone and her eyes met mine with a warm gaze. We both had a hint of a smile and broke the gaze as soon as it started. My afternoon felt lighter and the time flew by. I kept thinking about that fleeting glance, a shiver ran up my spine at the thought of improbable scenarios. I threw my keys on the side table in my hallway after locking the door and ki...

I plopped down on the wooden bench seat, closed my eyes, and let the steam fill my lungs and open my pores, relaxing me and offering some quiet before I would begin my day. I’d discovered the pleasure of an early morning sauna session a few weeks back and now I looked forward to it before a rigorous day on navigating the Florida legal system. I found that if I got to the gym early, I could use the equipment without much i...

Saturday morning, we found ourselves in the car driving to London to buy uniforms. We had discussed buying the following naughty maids, nurses, and adult schoolgirls. I was not sure why we drove, but my husband insisted so we fought through the traffic to eventually park close to Soho. He had obviously done some research as he strode off purposely towards a specific shop he had in mind. It did not meet my imagined seedy a...

Keys could be heard rattling in the lock. The door bursts open and you came bursting through. “Oh, this has been the longest day. Non-stop since morning, the shop’s been full, just one after another. There were so many anniversary bouquets, we’re nearly out of roses! Good to be busy, I suppose, but I’m just exhausted!” You stop and look around the apartment, just noticing that you are alone. “Luther darling, are you here?...

By Sunday, the house had been decked from porch to bathroom with garlands frosted with white snow and buttoned with pine cones, strings of white Christmas lights, and holiday knick-knacks that had come along with Agatha from her side of the family. The tree Kat and I had picked out stood proud in the living room, hung with lights and glass balls. Never before had my wife gone so all out for a Christmas before. But it was...

I hated being late, but this morning really wasn’t my fault. The arctic freeze currently settling over the city had left an impenetrable layer of ice on my windshield; even if I did have an ice scraper, I wouldn’t have made a dent. Letting the defrost work its magic was my only option. That also gave me time to find my left green elf-boot and my pointy elf hat, which just happened to be in my neighbor’s apartment; let’s j...

Chapter Seventy-Three Jan Spoorman, a Dutch tour guide, opened the door to his passenger and back seats. "Someone can sit up front," he said, hoping the pretty redhead would choose to do so. Sadly, she declined. "Mac, you've got longer legs; you should sit up front." It wasn't a total loss, as he could sneak peeks at her in the rear-view mirror. She was lovely to look at and had an aura about her that assured him that thi...

Before you know it, Christmas arrives. Well, first Christmas Eve. Abbie is over-excited. It is the first time since she was little that she has someone to share it all with and a home to have a real tree in to decorate. She does go a bit overboard, but Tim is all in, as this is the first time for him to have a happy, warm feeling of love and harmony for this holiday. Lights outside are hung. Bulbs and decorations Tim find...