The sun was just about to finish setting, making way for the cool summer night. Despite the outer woods shading the road, there was a very gentle breeze, which was especially pleasant as it drafted slightly up her long skirt, caressing her smooth legs. Hers was a delicate frame possessed of long, light hair, also […]

I shared this story for the first time today on another board. It was originally titled “Santa Baby”, a title I was sure about until I hit submit. So, I’ve decided to re title it and use the pun that set this whole train into motion as the new title. I wanted to bring it […]

“Wake up sweetie”. Mommy was standing over my crib smiling down at me. “We gonna have some fun today”. “We goin to the zoo?!” I couldn’t contain my excitement. Whenever Mommy says we gonna have fun, she never disappoints. “No…not the zoo today. Mommy thought she’d take her lil baby to the FAIR.” Well I […]

You can always go back, but you can’t go back all the way – Missisippi, Sheryl Crow vocals, Bob Dylan lyrics Greetings, I’m Trish. I wrote a few stories on the Network54 site, and the first follow-up site (which was eventually destroyed I think.) Also, about that time, my hard drive died and destroyed a […]

The three of us, Mom, my older sister Becky and I sat at the kitchen table eating dinner, hotdogs, baked beans, and macaroni and cheese. Mom started playing her favorite game of twenty questions. “How was school? What did you do? Did you get any grades back? Do you have homework? Have you made any […]

  The mall was bustling with people as they milled about, doing their shopping and having fun with friends and family members. The sun shown brightly outside, making the day nearly perfect for anyone that was paying attention. A mother and her young daughter walked through the food court on their way out of the […]

  You survey your handiwork with a satisfied smile. “Does it look okay?” she asked slightly timidly. She was adorable. “Yep!” you reply with a firm nod. “It’s perfect . I dub thee Bow Kid!” You raise your hands over your head enthusiastically. The title got a small smile out of the newly christened Bow Kid . Turning towards […]

The coffee tasted better than usual. It usually was bitter and left a disquieting sensation in her stomach. Today it warmed her cold hands and helped her cling to the task at hand. The sugary donuts didn’t hurt either. “Please, remind me again why we’re going through interviewing all of these college students instead of […]

Jeb is upset that mother does not want him going door to door on Halloween. On October 1, 1970 Jeb turned 18 and became an adult. Mother does not feel it is right for adults to go trick or treating. Jeb was born prematurely and this stunted his growth. He was just 5 pounds at […]