“You’ve been driving me insane all day.” He sank to his knees before her with one purpose in mind. The diamond stud in her belly button. He hadn’t forgotten about it, not by a long shot. Leaning into her, he put his mouth over it, tugged with his teeth.“Hank…” she cried out, pumping her hips […]

The antiquities shop looked like every other little storefront along the colorful, busy marketplace. It was a bit worn, the paint starting to fade and the front picture window a little dusty and smudged with fingerprints. The once dark green canopy over the open doorway was a paler shade of moss, frayed at the edges. […]

Farther down the corridor, there was movement. Massive leathery wings the color of cinnamon brushed along the walls on either side of the…creature. Two giant horns protruded from its head, and when it turned to face Evan, a wide grin broke across the creature’s face, revealing rows of razor-sharp teeth. The creature’s gaze flickered to […]

Francine slipped out the side door of the dining room when Heicke turned his back.  Less than confident, she walked alone across the silent, black golf course.  Her imagination played tricks as the tree branches swayed in the cool breeze, casting spidery images of boogie men in front of her.  She looked up at the […]

Zebadiah LaCroy refused to flinch under his captain’s steely gaze. He knew the regulations as well as anyone and he knew what he was asking. He also knew that exceptions were made every day. He pressed his new bride closer to his side to stop her from squirming. 
“She won’t be any trouble, sir. She understands […]

“What possessed me to do this?”
Seth chuckled and Robbie stared up at him.
“Something about lack of work in Baltimore, I recall.” Seth ruffled his fingers through Robbie’s hair. “Come on. Rise and shine.”
“It’s too damn early.” Robbie grumbled as he tossed back the covers.
“You’ll get used to it.” Seth gave him a grin and a […]

“This region has many…ancient spirits.  They…feed upon the weaknesses that all people possess.  Most do little harm, but some are dangerous, even deadly.  It is my task to drive these spirits from the injured and ill.” He snorted and his gaze turned away from her.  Manara’s heart cracked at that motion, and knew her future was […]

Sliding the glass door closed behind her, Alexandra padded through the sunroom and headed for the kitchen. Off in the distance, the sound of clinking silverware filled the halls as a tiny voice squawked above the din. As she turned the corner, she paused at the sight before her. Gemma and Elsa were in the […]

Dawn’s first light shone through the sheers in the dining room. Even though Mike had been gone for almost five years, his place setting remained as always—including the beveled glass into which Consuela always poured his tomato juice at breakfast time.
I forced my eyelids open wide and snapped on the kitchen light. Tuesday morning already. […]

“Swim with me, Maggie-Pie.” Fighting to keep her nose above the inky waves, Margaret paddled with all her might towards the voice that held her heart.
“Mama,” she sputtered as water surged into her mouth. Straining, she pulled through the choppy current and called again, “Mama wait for me, not so fast.” Stop whining, she gritted […]

Sam stripped off his shirt and slid out of his pants. Donovan took his wet things for him and hung them next to his own. They stood staring at one another. Sam could feel his heart thudding in his chest. He could feel his cock straining in his bikini underwear, the tip pressing up against […]

“No! I won’t do it!” Marissa’s lip trembled, but she stared defiantly at Tom. “You can’t make me!”
“I don’t want to make you,” Tom said quietly, his voice rigid with self-control. Marissa was naked, kneeling on her knees in front of him. Her arms were wrapped around her torso in a protective gesture and her […]

He approached her slowly, reaching his arms around her back and untying her wrists. Once released, she jerked the gag down in a fit of rage.
“Why did you bring me here?” she demanded angrily.
“Because you wanted me to,” he leaned against the wall and crossed his arms.
“You’re mad!” she slammed a tiny fist into the […]

Marek smiled in his sleep and snuggled down into the imagined warm comfort of his dog, Atlas. Soft and furry Atlas. He was glad that he’d bathed the big, white mutt because he could be smelly after a day spent tromping through the woodlands and streams surrounding his childhood home. The hound followed him everywhere […]

 Finola knew she should run.  Yank Broadsword down and drag him through the dried pine needles.  She didn’t.  Why she didn’t baffled her.  Instead, she allowed Broadsword to lead her to the grass like some sort of prized lamb. 
 
She planted her feet and didn’t move another inch.  The rope pulled against her waist, the rough […]