Sitting around the fire pit reminded Paula of the summer nights roasting marshmallows with her grandparents here on the island. Now she’s sipping wine around the fire pit in her own back yard while Sherlock lays at her feet. Paula turned her head around to look at her house feeling proud of herself for haveContinue reading “Marshmallows And Wine”
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Island
“Peanut, it’s me.” Paula cocked her head trying to place the man. He continued, “We hung out together when you spent the summers here.” Paula covered her mouth with her hand, “Oh my God! Peter Hampton,” she threw her arms around his shoulders. Peter was basically Paul’s only friend that first summer she spent hereContinue reading “Island”
Half Sister
The sun was coming up. For the third night in a row Harry could not sleep. He didn’t know if it was because of the job, or he couldn’t get Brandy off his mind. Most likely, a little of both, Harry loved being a homicide detective but mentally it takes its tool. Harry did aContinue reading “Half Sister”
Play Pen
Brandy stared into the mirror at her bruises and just sobbed. Not because her body was black and blue. But the marriage she was trapped in. The tears slowed and the fear turned to anger. Brandy was tired of living in fear and said to herself, its time. Twelve years ago, Brandy met Vince whileContinue reading “Play Pen”
Coma
Her hand was trembling as Betty signed her name. She knew it was the right thing to do. David would not want to live this way. Three days ago they were going to dinner to celeabrate their fifth anniversary. It also would have been the night Betty announced she was pregnant with their first child.Continue reading “Coma”
New Year
He was anxiously waiting the new year for the first time in a while. Right before Christmas Tag’s divorce became final. No more honey-do lists. No more living like a slave to that winey, demanding bitch. Glad they didn’t have any kids; he would never have to see her again. Tag made a list ofContinue reading “New Year”
Separate Ways
The tree was up and decorated. For how long, who knows? Whiskers keeps climbing and knocking the bulbs off. Jim would chase him down, but the cat just kept on coming back. Jim really didn’t mind. He really loved the fluff ball. Coming to a new city where he didn’t know anyone, adopting Whiskers theContinue reading “Separate Ways”
First Christmas
A light snow fell on the river. The lights around the tree in the yard were blinking red and green. It was her first Christmas on the island. For the first time in years Paula was in a festive mood and was looking forward to the party in the banquet room at Social Club. “LetContinue reading “First Christmas”
Bedroom Window
She didn’t really want to go, but it was better than staying home with him. Ever since Dani turned twelve she had to fight off her father’s advances. Most of the time she wasn’t successful. She slowly opened her bedroom window to be sure it wouldn’t make any noise. Climbing out to the waiting car,Continue reading “Bedroom Window”
November
Rain fell from the gray November sky when the ringing phone woke Tony after a few hoursof alcohol induced sleep. Feeling around, he was able to pick the receiver on the tenthring. He pulled the cover from over his head, “Hello,” in a wraspy voice. The room spun as he tried to sit up. HeContinue reading “November”
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