She had blindsided me, completely surprising me when she asked me to get out, when she said she had met someone else and when she told me she had plans to meet his parents and work out the wedding plans. Fuck, we had been living together for two years, I take a two week business […]

“Can we talk?” I laughed into the phone. “Are you channeling Joan Rivers?” Steph giggled and said she was serious about talking. “I take it you don’t mean over the phone like we’re doing right now.” “No, this is a face-to-face talk.” “Is something wrong? Are you sick? No, are you and Cory breaking up? […]

Ch. 02: The Hot Tub I awoke to the sound and smell of hamburgers sizzling on the stove. Mark was still nestled in the crook of my arm. His soft steady rhythmic breathing was very comforting. I glanced over toward the kitchen and saw that Bob and Greg were happily preparing dinner. It seemed that […]

I woke up to the morning sun shining on my face. Thinking about last night and the way Michael touched me with such tenderness made me feel loved. Even now laying in bed with Michael’s arm draped over my waist I could feel his warmth. I turned over and ran my fingers through his hair […]

This is story detailing an encounter with one of my mother’s friends and ultimately her daughter. It’s a true story with some of the detail spiced up. I’m not keen on screeds of on-the-job detail. Rather titillate, understate and don’t take it too seriously is my thinking. Hope you think it works. * * * […]

My boyfriend has some really weird friends and neighbors. One couple, who live just down the block from James, love to throw themed parties. Costumes are always part of it, but during the party you are supposed to stay in character. For example on New Year’s they held a 1930’s Prohibition-themed party. Everyone was a […]

“Just like that?” Jill asked incredulously. “Pretty much so, yeah,” the blonde responded. “Depends on the woman of course,” the brunette added. “And on how much she’s had to drink,” the small redhead behind the camera added with a smile. Jill took a swallow of her drink. She was sitting at her usual table at […]