Photo by cottonbro on Pexels.com “And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. But you, when you pray, go into your room, and …
My Father
Ever since I was a child, I used to gaze at my reflection in the pond or in the looking glass and wonder what was wrong with me--why my father didn't love me. He has never shown me any affection. How I longed for a kind word, a tenderness in his manner toward me but …
Finishing What They Started
Monique had just taken off her dressing-gown and was about to get dressed when the door opened and Shane walked in, bold as brass. "Who gave you permission to just walk into my room?" she demanded, hands on hips. In the past, she would have covered up to hide her curves but that was before …
Robbed
In a haze of smoke, she appeared unexpectedly, like a thief in the night, beautiful, exotic and mysterious. She came towards me as in a dream. I stood there, helpless, unable to resist. I wanted to run away but I couldn't move. Closer she came, her thick dark hair flowing about her exquisite face. …
Anabella
He was in the study about to light his pipe when he heard it. Rising slowly to his feet, he left the room and went towards the sound of the piano. The haunted melody filled the house. It had been years since he last heard that song. Who was playing it? He reached the drawing-room. …
The Abandoned House
Jane peered through a window of the stone house, wondering who lived there. She'd never seen anyone enter or leave it. It appeared abandoned. But who would quit such a splendid abode? "Jane!" She swung around, startled. "Uncle Albert!" "Off with you!" he barked. Bewildered, she turned and ran off, her skirt billowing behind her. …
Coveted
Carmine Pirelli always got what he wanted and he wanted Desiree. He watched her as she greeted the steady flow of people as they descended upon the room where everything was set up for them to watch the presentation. It was the annual TV Fall launch and everyone who was anyone in the business …
The Studio
"You don't have to be a genius to see that this relationship will not last," commented Marie as she and Caitlin sat in the corner of a trendy restaurant in the fashionable district of Chelsea. It was celebratory dinner party for the opening of Ava's boutique in the area. She had invited Marie, her sister-in-law …
The Ball
Monica was walking on the immaculate grounds of Whitmore Manor where her friend and co-worker Alex invited her to spend the afternoon. It was the day before the annual charity ball and already there was a sense of excitement and anticipation in the air. This was to be her first one since she only started …
The Wedding
Her heart was racing. She hoped she looked presentable in her V-neck floral knee length summer dress and the pair of wedges which she thought looked better than the pumps she had considered wearing. To complete the look, she wore the lovely olive leaf pendant which Paolo had given her for her birthday. “Mama, incontrare Roxane, il …
Notes to Women 