Why is this so hard? I know it's not just me- I've read plenty of stories (some fiction, some I suspect with more than a hint of reality) of others having similar issues, or where saying it- more specifically, asking for it- is a point of tension in the process. Why is it that I … Continue reading Saying it
The Apprentice: The Academy, Part 1
Kyria’s knees quaked as she into the centre of the council chamber. She tried to project an air of confidence, though she could find nothing inside from which to draw this feeling. She drew a deep breath. With her whole future at stake, she could hardly afford to let her emotions take over now. Her … Continue reading The Apprentice: The Academy, Part 1
Calm
Calm. He was always so damn calm. She had tried to break through. First with her silence, then with her voice, raised, harsh, and angry. With her hands, balled into fists and pounding on him and getting no more reaction than if she were pounding against the ocean. She struck out again, with more force … Continue reading Calm
Who Knows?
There was a spot on television that caught my attention. She was getting ready to go out as her partner waited. As she was about to leave, he blocked her way, physically putting himself between her and the door, and reminded her to behave while she was away. His voice was low, with a hint … Continue reading Who Knows?
Humbug
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Wnter Spanks Cold Hands Warm Bottoms Blog Hop
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The Root
What is this thing that we talk about here? Is this just some passing obsession, something I'll get over in a few years and move on to something else? Or is it just a garnish- a bit of color and spice to round out a life or relationship that could get on just as easily … Continue reading The Root
The Special Spoon
It hung in the corner of the kitchen, mostly escaping notice unless one was looking for it. It never escaped Tess’s notice, though. She had a very special relationship with that particular spoon. She hid her blush every time a new server commented on it. What self-respecting restaurant kept wooden spoons around anymore, they would … Continue reading The Special Spoon
A Second Chance
It was bad enough that he had paddled her in front of the rest of the class. Not that she minded the paddling itself; Mr Smith was almost gentle about it. Sure, it stung but she had no problem sitting at her desk for the remainder of the lesson. She was careful to sit quietly, … Continue reading A Second Chance
Headlights
He had promised that no one would be out this late, and on a Saturday no less All the businesses were closed, and no one would be returning until Monday. No emergency would bring someone back at this hour. She had been anxious, but she knew better that to protest as she was sent off … Continue reading Headlights
Acknowledging Imperfection 