“Does your mother know that you have a tattoo?” Gideon asked Chelsey. “No. She’ll probably flip out if she does. You’re not going to tell her, are you?” “No. That’s for you to do.” “I suppose I will have to tell her sometime.” “Is that the only one?” “Yes.” “Good.” “I guess you don’t approve… Read More Chelsey’s Birthday Celebration
It was Chelsey’s 19th birthday and she was meeting her mother for lunch. It was a nice little family restaurant which she used to go with her father. The last time she was there was a couple of years ago with a few friends. It hadn’t changed much. Last night her mother had made the… Read More Chelsey’s Birthday Lunch
I was sitting in my room thinking how lucky I was to be here in London. It seemed like just the other day when my world had turned upside down. I left my home in Kenya when a woman whom I thought was my friend told me about a job at Pathfinder International, a non-profit… Read More Rehema’s Story
As the sunlight began to wane, I stood there, my senses stimulated by the most picturesque view I have ever beheld. If I play my cards right, I shall be the next mistress of Brighton Hall. I suppose Ambrose is a very agreeable man but, if only his brother, Fitzwilliam were the heir instead. 54… Read More Madeline’s Musings
Mariana Lopez was on her way home after having dinner with her friend, Rena when she spotted her son-in-law, Paul. He didn’t see her. He looked good. Married life must finally be agreeing with him. They hadn’t seen him for ages. The family had been very disappointed when they didn’t spend Christmas with them. Angie… Read More Mrs. Lopez Learns the Truth
It was Sunday afternoon and they had decided to go for a drive since it was such a beautiful day. They ventured outside of London and ended up in a rural area where they espied what looked like an abandoned barn. Dushan parked the car and they crossed the overgrown field to the sprawling structure.… Read More The Abandoned Barn
Melania stood there in her room, still reeling from her run in with Gina yesterday. She had come very, very close to punching her in the face. Marry Tanner? She must be out of her mind. Why on earth would Tanner marry her? The idea seemed so ridiculous and yet, it nagged at her. After… Read More Melania Goes to Tanner
“What’s the matter, Honey?” Dushan asked Chioma. “Remember how I told you that I really wanted that assignment on the latest Taliban restrictions on Afghan women?” “Yes.” “Well, Lydia decided to send Josh, one of our male reporters instead.” “Did she tell you why she decided to send him instead of you?” “She said that… Read More Taliban Restrictions & Assignments
Father Kiesler was in the office reading a copy of The Spirit of the Liturgy by Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI). His mother gave it to him when he visited her on Mother’s Day. He was greeted enthusiastically first by his younger sister, Katja and then, his mother who was beside herself with delight.… Read More Father Kiesler’s Visitor
Melania was lying in bed, thinking about the hurt expression on Tanner’s face when she told him that they couldn’t see each other any more and poor Matt who was devastated when she told him that she was still in love with Tanner. What a total mess her life had become. She had said goodbye… Read More Kira Visits Melania
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