Jannie Peirce was not angry at the man who raped her. She did not hate him. She pitied him. But that did not let him off the hook. Her feelings were deep and upsetting. Disappointment and betrayal were what weighed heavily on her heart. She could not look at herself in the mirror for the … More ON A DARK NIGHT – PART 3 – SLICE OF LIFE
Jannie Peirce was not surprised when she was abducted from the bench at Quiet Water Park. She would have been devastated if someone had not taken her. Not to be wanted by the “Despicables of Humankind,” who could survive that? Why would anyone want to live after humiliation on that scale? To bear your soul … More ON A DARK NIGHT – PART 2 – SLICE OF LIFE
Jannie wanted a date. It was an unusual date for her and the person involved. There was to be a generous amount of give and take. When we get involved with someone, we should know where we want that relationship to go. Guessing or assuming can create lots of problems. Lots. Let’s follow Jannie. Enjoy. … More ON A DARK NIGHT – SLICE OF LIFE
Falling in love can be intoxicating and freeing. All our worries seem to melt away. The pitter-patter of our little hearts leaves us breathless. The object of our desire can do no wrong. Life is great. We have all been in love before. Some of us are still in love. And if we know what’s … More JILTED LOVE – SLICE OF LIFE
We have all seen news reports about people stealing and smuggling illegal animals into other countries. I wondered what would happen if someone decided to get even with someone using a Black Mamba. I am no specialist. But I have read Black Mambas are among the fastest snakes in the world and one of the … More WHY YOU SHOULD NOT KILL YOUR COWORKER WITH A BLACK MAMBA – PART 1
Stop by Amazon and read the short story CLOSING COSTS. It’s on sale for $0.99. Read the description below and click on the book cover to go to Amazon and read the free chapter and purchase it. Janie Kilpatrick’s world is falling apart and her solution to fix it may be her undoing. CLOSING COSTS … More “CLOSING COSTS” ON SALE NOW
This story came to me in the form of a court case. It was an article I read about realtors and how competitive some markets are. I just added my twist to it. Enjoy the story. JUSTINE NORM, a realtor, stood in front of a federal judge and took the Alford Plea. She was … More Realtor Gets 50 Years for Selling 30 Houses – A Slice Of Life
History often has mini-stories unfolding beneath the main stories. These mini-stories become the foundation for the colossal historical moments that dominate the spotlight. We all know of Anne Sullivan. But do we know the part she played in history? Enjoy Part 4. PART 4 Jay wondered if he was about to hear Joann, who claimed … More MA BARKER AND THE BANKS – PART 4
Did you ever want something so much it drove you nuts? Check out, Michele. What she wants, she needs. And she has no choice but to get it. Enjoy Part 1 of this short story. See how ordinary people get into trouble that is far beyond their imagination. PART 1 MICHELE DINKINS SWALLOWED TWO … More THE HOUSE – PART 1
Irene, Iowa – Population 1,000 There are moments in our life when right and wrong become tangled. It becomes impossible to commit to one or the other. The natural tendency is to let emotions take over. Later we suffer the consequences. SHERIFF LEROY FARLAN STOOD near Lake Bollon and stared down at the ground. … More WRONG TOWN
Stephen Wallace 