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

Scott Finds a Reason to Live Again Chapter 3

Beginning Family Integration Scott looked at his watch as he headed for his consulting room. He was pleased with the meeting and after sitting down facing the computer he spied a fat package on his table so turned to check which patient results this may be. Usually, required test results came to his computer these days. Glancing at the senders address he smiled. The sender … Continue reading Scott Finds a Reason to Live Again Chapter 3

Scott Finds a Reason to Live Again

Chapter 1 The Vacation Surprise Scott Fischer looked at his watch as he left the hospital and headed for the doctors parking lot. The last surgery had been a grueling one lasting three hours and they’d nearly lost the patient. It had been a full-on week and with his partners in the practice away attending continuing education events overseas there’d been an unusual number of … Continue reading Scott Finds a Reason to Live Again