Footsteps It was in that little sandy cove far removed from the usual hustle and bustle of tourist traps an hour drive from there he met her. On a whim, he’d decided to take his four-wheel drive along a sand track that seemed to go on and on. There were signs others had tried it before but had soon tired of the seemingly endless track … Continue reading Wallum Discovery – Chapter 1
JoAnne searched diligently in the Bazaar. She’d learned through the servant grapevine Gopalraj could be found begging there on some days, and other days seemed to disappear off the face of the earth. Where could he be that foolish man? Attempts to pry further information out of servants attending other memsahibs on campus had proved to be ineffective. They’d shifted uneasily on their feet … Continue reading Righting a Wrong
Charlie stared at the computer screen. He attempted to focus on the problem at hand but it seemed his ability to reason and concentrate had shut down. He knew he had to do it as his financial stability depended on action now, but no matter how he forced himself to stare at that screen inspiration eluded him. Beside him were the printouts of all bills … Continue reading Family Restoration
Midnight Folly Paddy shifted listless in his chair. It was hot as hades in this outback heat as he glanced through an open door of the Police Station at shimmering heatwaves making his hangover even more unbearable. He hated this job and he hated the outback. It was not by choice he was here as heβd been reassigned from the comfortable living … Continue reading Bush Arrest – Chapter 1
Ben whistled as he gathered luggage from the motel room and placed it systematically in the car. The girls darted around attempting to help by dragging their overnight bags across carpeted floor grunting as they did so. They looked expectantly toward their father for approval and to be relieved of their heavy burdens. He patted each on the head and murmured encouragement as they relinquished … Continue reading The All-Seeing Eye.
Manohar sat cross legged on the charpoy listening carefully. Squatting around him were some of his male relatives from this village Chandragaon. They were all making small talk to fill in time, but Manohar had other things on his mind and had shut the village out as he thought through his situation. Blaring through the speaker system set up to serve needs of the village … Continue reading Village Birth
It was Sunday! John groaned as he rolled over in bed trying vainly to avoid early morning sun rays creeping into his room through an open window by the bed. But soon the room was a blaze of the sunβs dominating rays and he sat up grumbling. Heβd been up until the wee hours of the morning with friends and was now paying a penalty. … Continue reading Enemy Vanquished
Sylvester Cunningham carefully selected a supermarket trolley from the stack. Everything Sylvester did was contemplated and executed with methodical exactness. He was still smarting over the greeting heβd received as he approached automatic doors which led into the supermarket. Dennis Jones had spotted him heading toward the entrance and shouted a greeting. βHi Silver!β He hated that name. He winced as he recalled traumas experienced … Continue reading Sylvester
Β He turned away from Suzyβs ire A look of hurt upon his face, Her words were like a burning fire So now heβd leave this dismal place! Heβd come home with some roses white So happy to be home at last, But Suzy bursting for a fight Had met him with a verbal blast For he had promised yesterday To take her to her … Continue reading Loverβs Quarrel
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