My brother and his wife were back from an assignment in Europe. When they left, their two children were small. The older Carly was all grown up and planned to go to college after graduation this spring. Her brother was preparing to enter the service when ... [read more]
The notice read to report to Ms. Thompson for college entrance exam counseling. Ms. Thompson was a prim and proper member of my high school faculty. I always liked her because she was still so stylish and carried herself so dignified. She was the kind of ... [read more]
My cell vibrated, and looking at the ID, it was Carmen. It had been about two weeks since I gave her lessons to please Paul. I figured she had done it and wanted to tell me all about it.
When I learned from a friend that I was considered a trophy wife, I could not believe it. In high school, I was never popular during my first three years. I didn't consider myself pretty or for, in fact, an exceptional body. I was just a plain Jane.
Winter rolled in quite faster than expected and had caught everyone by surprise. The roads blocked by snow and fallen trees along the path to get back to town.
Meaning the four people at the main house were trapped inside. (if you can call a blazing f ... [read more]