Chance Encounter with Destiny– Chapter 2

Amelia Amelia Thomas turned to her cousin Sophia Jones after clearing formalities at Stockholm’s Bromma airport. “It’s about eight kilometres to the city Soph. Dad has us booked in at concessional rates for Travel Agencies at Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel and it is very convenient for our sightseeing trip. I’ve always wanted to travel around Sweden but unfortunately, we only have a week so will … Continue reading Chance Encounter with Destiny– Chapter 2

Chance Encounter with Destiny– Chapter 1

The Larsen Family Morten Larsen sat in his office surveying the workshop through the plate glass window overlooking workers hard at work shaping timbers and cabinets to be used on the construction he was contracted to do on the outskirts of Sigtuna. His ancestors had been in this industry as far back as his family tree indicated before he lost track of his ancestry. In … Continue reading Chance Encounter with Destiny– Chapter 1

Sue Anne

Sue Anne sat on top of the hill looking out over the suburbs of Granville from her favorite place of retreat when bored at home. She could make out certain landmarks familiar to her in the distance and there was one building particularly she could recognize instantly because of her familiarity with the building. Her father Adam Dressler owned the legal practice which occupied the … Continue reading Sue Anne

Melvin’s Post Graduate Education.

Melvin sat smiling and nodding his head as the government representative made a presentation for meritorious service accompanied by the usual speech to those attending who were about to retire from a lifetime of government teaching. It was the usual platitudes, something their chief was supposed to do as part of his duties as the ranking official in this government department. Those present receiving their … Continue reading Melvin’s Post Graduate Education.

Keeping up Appearances

Lady Catherine Sinclair smiled as Rachel Farmer was ushered into her private sitting room by her trusted lady in waiting Elizabeth Margate. Both women were of the aristocracy, but Elizabeth’s family had fallen on hard times because of Lord Margate’s foolish decisions. As they were related Lady Catherine had rescued the daughters of the Margate family and arranged suitable marriages for them young as they … Continue reading Keeping up Appearances

Maryam’s Happy New Year

Maryam Mazda sat in the waiting room waiting for her interview. Now and then she glanced up as one does when conscious they are under observation and the eyes of a dozen others in the waiting room averted and pretended to be absorbed in the magazines on their laps or some imaginary thing on the opposite wall. She smiled to herself knowing her olive skin … Continue reading Maryam’s Happy New Year

Christmas Family Reconciliation – Chapter 2

Relationship Redefined On returning home they rushed to contact their moms and to their surprise were met with a torrent of anger at the end of the conversation each being instructed not to have anything to do with each other. It was painful memories of betrayal on the part of Samantha Farmer and Amy Farmer. The former believed Amy had enticed Ralph away from his … Continue reading Christmas Family Reconciliation – Chapter 2

Rosa Rodrigues and the Football Hero. Chapter 5

Patience Rewarded “Well, we are going to have to fit a lot into a couple of days Eva but if you’re willing and can take the time off from your chaotic work program when we return home how about some lessons in golf and bowling? It will take me some time to sell off my city apartment. Our family has a log cabin in the … Continue reading Rosa Rodrigues and the Football Hero. Chapter 5

Rosa Rodrigues and the Football Hero. Chapter 1

Chance Encounter Dan Turner paused in the aisle of the department store staring as the object of his peripheral attention lingered to examine something in the kitchenware section. In his imagination he compared the image etched into his mind from long ago when he was just beginning his climb up the corporate world. She’d put on a couple of dress sizes since that time since … Continue reading Rosa Rodrigues and the Football Hero. Chapter 1

Herbert’s Big Change – Chapter 1

The Big Decision Herbert Forman sat on the terrace of his apartment looking out over the skyline of New York. He had some decisions to make which were troubling his mind and spending time on the terrace helped him relax as he watched the winking lights blazing their glory from many skyscrapers in his line of view. During the day he could look out over … Continue reading Herbert’s Big Change – Chapter 1