Sarah's eyes fluttered open, the room slowly coming into focus. The weight of the night before settled on her shoulders, a mix of embarrassment and pride warring within her. She realized at some point that they must have moved to Jen’s spare room. She turned her head to see her mother still sleeping, her features soft and vulnerable in the morning light. Sarah's heart raced as she wondered what this meant for them, for th...

Lisa glanced at her watch, noting the time. It was already 8:30 PM, and she was still at the office. The pile of papers on her desk seemed to grow with each passing minute, but she knew she couldn't leave until everything was in order. As a successful lawyer, her reputation depended on her meticulous attention to detail and unwavering dedication. The sound of heels clicking against the marble floor caught her attention. S...

Hi, my name is Marci, and I have a little tale to tell about how I actually learned about the birds and the bees. Well, it's mostly about the queen bee and the pleasure she can have. First, let me tell you about my family. I'm a senior in high school, and I will graduate this coming June. In the Fall, I start my college career about a three-hour drive from home. I have two moms. One is my birth mom, Vanessa, and the other...

After we left Becky, Bill went to bed as soon as we returned to our room. He had to get up early to hit the rivers to fish, which was fine. I could sleep in and relax before Becks and I went hiking. Sitting at the tiny table in our room, I could hear my love snoring as I sat looking at some of the pictures we'd taken on my laptop. That's when Becks texted me and asked if we could talk. I said sure, closed the computer, th...

I was a successful lawyer. Confident. Sharp. Always in control. But not today. Today, I felt old. Tired. Worn down and stressed in a way that wasn’t just physical but bone-deep. My entire existence felt like one never-ending list of obligations, and my neck and back had become a permanent knot of tension. That’s why I had Sara at Body & Soul. This place was my refuge, my one indulgence—the only place where I could exhale,...

Jake was running through some financial simulations on the Smithson account when his office door opened and Jessica popped her head in. “Do you have any plans for the weekend?” she asked without preamble. Jake looked up from his computer and shook his head slightly and replied, “No, not really.” A wide grin crossed her face, “I rented a private, three bedroom, cabin at the lake for the weekend. I am taking my daughter and...

Black Friday, Patti slept in until seven. She took a shower, got dressed, and headed down to eat breakfast. When she passed Amber and Darcy's room, she heard one of them snoring. Listening at Gwen's door, she heard nothing; the room was silent. She tiptoed past it and then downstairs. She didn't want to wake them so early, figuring they knew their way around the kitchen and could fend for themselves. When she arrived down...

I jolted awake and realised I had overslept my alarm. A quarter past nine on a September morning. I had things to do. I staggered across the bedroom and drew the curtains back. Sunlight streamed into the room, blinding me momentarily as I rubbed the dust from my eyes. I never tired of the vista. Below me, a perfectly mown lawn, then a grassy meadow where cattle grazed contentedly. Beyond that, the Downs rose majestically,...

Monday arrived and Jake felt a thrill pulse through him as he rode the elevator to the top floor and approached the door marked ‘Brooks Enterprises - Employees Only’. He placed his keycard on the pad next to the door and heard the lock release. He stepped inside to a very nice room with carpeted floors, padded benches, and open cubby style shelving along two walls. Emily was sitting on a bench removing her shoes, her jet...