His Best Friend’s Woman

At first he thought that his mind was playing tricks but when she turned her head, he realized that it was Sharita. What was she doing there in Seattle? The last time they saw each other it was at Rashad's funeral which was five years ago. He had been struck down in an intersection by …

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Cate’s Announcement

PHOTO PROMPT © Ted Strutz “Mom, Dad, I met someone.”  Mrs. Hardwicke glanced at Cate.  “Who?”  “Gaius Campbell.” Mr. Hardwicke frowned.  “Who’s that?” “He’s an author.” “Never heard of him,” Mrs. Hardwicke said. “What did he write?” “A Warrior’s Pilgrimage.” “When did you meet him?” her mother asked. “A few weeks ago.  We’ve been seeing …

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Daeshim’s and Sade’s Wedding Day

Today's my wedding day. I'm nervous and excited at the same time. My parents aren't coming and I have accepted that. A few of my cousins are coming, though and I'm looking forward to seeing them. I know that I have made the right decision. I'm madly in love with Sade and I want to …

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Frederick Comes Clean With Daphne

Deposit Photos "My father received a letter from yours saying that our family can forget about me being the future Mistress of Cherryville. And that our courtship was over." "I'm sorry, Daphne." "I expect it because your father was very upset about the Nancy situation. He blames my parents for my uncle running off with Nancy. I blame …

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Off to Gatwick Airport

It was Friday evening and Sage was on his way to pick Aishwarya up to go to Gatwick airport to take their flight to Ibiza. The arrangement was that he would take the tube to her place and then from there, they would take a taxi to the airport. It was a beautiful evening. The …

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Frederick Shows up at the Caldwells

Richard Jenkins Image Mr. Livingston was just leaving the Caldwell house, when he saw another carriage arrive and Frederick step out. Grimacing, he went to meet him. "What are you doing here?" "Mother begged me to come over here." "I might have known that she would send you. Well, I'm finished with my business here and am on …

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Monifa’s Unexpected Visitor

Monifa was in the secret room. Father Kiesler had left about an hour ago because he had to visit the orphanage. Soon, this little love nest of theirs would be a thing of the past. In a few days, Father Kiesler and she would be leaving Hamburg and moving to Munich where they would get married. She smiled …

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Frederick Professes His Love to Hester

Trevillion Image For the longest time, he had wanted to reveal his true feelings to Hester but things and people kept getting in the way and whenever they were alone together, his resolve failed him and another opportunity would be lost. Today, after mulling over it, he was determined to do it. He couldn't allow …

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Freddy’s Valet, Plantation Business, Visitors & Miss Caldwell

Trevillion Image Frederick was on his way out when Isaac, the butler informed him that his father wanted to see him. He managed to hide his irritation from the servant. "Where is my father?" "He in the drawing-room, Master Frederick." "Thank you, Isaac." Frederick went to the drawing-room, hoping that this business with his father wouldn't take …

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Two New Slaves, Marriage and Love

Deposit Photos "I'm afraid that my husband is not here," Mrs. Caldwell informed Mr. Livingston. "He would be very sorry that he missed you." "My apologies, Mrs. Caldwell, I should have informed him that I would be coming by today." "Is it a matter for his attention only or could I be of assistance?" "When last …

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