Friendships Tried and Tested – Chapter 3

A Family in Crisis Otto was surprised at Han’s friendly attitude even after he’d declared they were no longer to be friends. After a pause while he thought about this he spoke. “Where is my son Hans?” “I honestly don’t know Otto. He didn’t confide where he was going to me.” Otto gathered up the things needed for the business and left confused. He was … Continue reading Friendships Tried and Tested – Chapter 3

Friendships Tried and Tested – Chapter 2

Strife Between Neighbours Ben swept past his father without looking at him and exited the home. Otto smiled bitterly. He’d be back when he cooled off and realized he had no place to go and needed food and shelter. Ben paused outside the Hoffmann home briefly and then on impulse he strode to the front door and knocked loudly.  It was late and he hoped … Continue reading Friendships Tried and Tested – Chapter 2

Friendships Tried and Tested – Chapter 1

Otto Makes a Big Mistake Clara Hoffmann chatted animatedly with her friend Gisela Krause as they headed home from work in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia She’d grown up with the Otto and Mia Krause children Ben. Leo and Gisela as their neighbours on one side of their home, and Josef and Sophia Schwarz family and their children Elijah, Wylda and Leni as neighbours on the … Continue reading Friendships Tried and Tested – Chapter 1

Jock Discovers Love – Chapter 5

A New Life “Rudy I was serious when I said I wanted to take time off. I’m burned out and my health is suffering as a result. If I don’t take time off, I fear my next assignment will be at a hospital.” Rudy looked at him with pursed lips. “Jock there is a saying if you can’t take the heat then get out of … Continue reading Jock Discovers Love – Chapter 5

Jock Discovers Love – Chapter 4  

The Valley of Decision Andrea looked at Jock in shock. “You admire me? Why would you want to confide in me when we are so different in thinking and ambitions? Judging by your interactions with me up to this time I thought you were wanting to get rid of me as soon as possible.” Andrea studied Jock carefully not knowing what to believe about him … Continue reading Jock Discovers Love – Chapter 4