Family Night

Matt found himself driving over Joel's and Kira's building. When he rang the bell, Kira answered the door. "Hello, Matt," she said, very pleased to see him. They hugged. "I'm sorry to be dropping by like this," he apologized as he went inside the unit. "Matt, you're always welcome to drop by whenever you want. …

Candy Cab and Dinner

It was the first time he invited her to his mansion and she couldn't believe it when she walked into a large room and saw the candy cabinet. "You can play whatever games you like on it while I shoot pool," he said. She stared at the candy cab, her eyes wide with wonder. "I …

Clive’s Wedding

The wedding was finally here. It was a bittersweet day for Clive. He was excited to be marrying the woman he loved but sad that his father couldn't be there. "I'm sorry he can't be here too," Aunt Caroline told him, patting him on the heart. "He would have been as excited about this wedding …

Kayla Meets Sylas

It's a lovely spring day and I'm lying in an meadow, daydreaming about Sylas Nguyen. Next to me is the novel, Feverish Fiascos, a titillating story set in the Victorian time about a handsome charlatan and his sexcapades with all sorts of women, mostly rich and lonely ones. These encounters always had disastrous consequences. Normally …

Clearing Things Up

"What are you doing here?" she demanded. He glanced up from the book and grinned, making her heart skip a beat. "I thought you'd be pleased to see me," he replied in that soft, deep sexy voice with a hint of a Spanish accent. "Well, you were wrong," she retorted. "And I'll tell you something …

The Costume Party

She was sitting on the sofa when her mother led him into the living-room. He couldn't stop staring at her. She looked exquisite. "Hello, Jabulani," he greeted her quietly. "Hello, Doctor," she replied. "Do you like my costume?" "Yes, I do." "I'm dressed as a swan." "Yes, a very beautiful swan." "And you're dressed as …

Cal, the Rancher

My name is Cal. I'm here on my uncle Ted's ranch. He's not doing too well, I'm afraid. The doctor doesn't think he will last much longer. That saddens me. Uncle Ted is the closest thing I have for a father. My own father died when my mother was pregnant with me so I never …

Dinner at Copper Penny

It was her first day on the job but everyone was so friendly and so welcoming that the nervousness she initially felt went away. Paul's secretary met her at reception and took her up to his office. After he greeted her, he took her around and introduced her to the rest of the staff. He …

Complicated

My name is Marguerite. I am living with a man who is my guardian, sponsor and lover. We met two years ago when I was still in high-school and living with my grandmother who passed away shortly after. I was in Barnes & Nobel and browsing in the Religion section when I sensed that someone …

Avianna’s Interview

"Good evening and welcome to Insight Weekly. I'm your host, Bill Whitaker. This evening, I have a very special guest here with me. She recently won a humanitarian award for her work in Africa. She has appeared on numerous television shows, including CNN and BBC and in several magazines. She recently made TIME's list of …