Only one week had passed. Two more to go. She was there in beautiful, sunny Honolulu but she wished she were back in Seattle. More specifically, in the office where Marcus was… As she walked along the beach with the sun in her face and the gentle breeze caressing her hair, she thought of the… Read More Lea and Marcus
“I just finished reading, Raindrops Never Lie.” “And what did you think of it?” “I loved it. I couldn’t put it down. It’s your best novel.” “That’s what you said about Shadow Monsters.” “I love Shadow Monsters. It was your first novel. It’s still one of my favorites. But, Raindrops Never Lie is my number… Read More The Writer’s Muse
He had no use for people. As far as he was concerned they were worthless beings. They were greedy, selfish, heartless, devious, dishonest and treacherous. They were backbiters and haters. He once had lots of friends. That was when he was rolling in money. Foolishly, he was extravagant with his wealth and his favors. Whenever… Read More Hard Times
It was during the summer and I was working as a waitress at a swanky restaurant. The first time he came I noticed him the moment he walked in. He didn’t notice me as he made his way over to the table where a group of people were already seated. I finished serving at the… Read More Adaliya and Liang
I’m on my way home after hanging out at the Mall with Janine when I spot Mishael coming down the street towards me. Immediately, my heart begins to pound and I just stand there, watching him, trying to look cool. He looks gorgeous in his expensive charcoal grey suit, matching tie and white shirt. I… Read More Mishael and Me
Dalil had just finished making dinner plans with Nasira when his secretary, Lesedi walked into his office. “I have a big favor to ask you,” she said. “What is it?” he asked, frowning. “My niece is out of a job and a place to live. She called me this morning and I told her that… Read More Dalil Helps
Faith and I have been friends since high-school. The funny thing is that my then girlfriend, Delores didn’t like her. She once told me, “I can’t shake the feeling that she has a thing for you and will convince you to break up with me so that you two could become more than friends.” I… Read More Kissing Friends
“Why can’t you just admit it?” Emma demanded. “Admit what?” Nick asked. “That you were with Ronda yesterday.” “So what if I was with her? Why do you automatically assume that something happened between us?” “Didn’t it? You two have a history. Even after you and I started dating, you were still hanging around her.… Read More Emma’s Ultimatum
I was cleaning out my desk when I came across a picture of Susanna. I stared it for a moment. She was easily the most beautiful woman I had ever known. When we met ten years ago in Aspen, it was love at first sight for me. Her beautiful, angelic face was framed by long,… Read More Losing and Finding Love
Neeha always wore long sleeves even when it was hot and humid outside because she didn’t want anyone, especially her friends to see the ugly cuts on her arms. She wanted to stop cutting herself but she couldn’t seem to. It started when she became pregnant and told her mother who said, “Unless you get… Read More From Self-harm to Self-love
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