Rescued Nancy withdrew her finger from the stop call button on her cell phone deciding to leave it on so her parents could listen if they were still connected. She turned to face Sven. “I think your wife needs to go to hospital Sven. It seems she must have had a very bad fall and it’s just as well I was able to make this … Continue reading Mail Order Bride – Chapter 4
The Discovery As matters of family abuse are a community concern, authorities need to be consulted and it must be done carefully to see not only does the abuse stop but where necessary appropriate action is taken to remove those affected from future danger. The administrative head teacher after listening to Nancy’s report sighed. They’d had one or two cases like this to deal with … Continue reading Mail Order Bride – Chapter 3
In Search of the Truth Nancy had reported back to the school head she couldn’t be certain of any physical abuse for the child. What could have been threatening signals to Sven’s wife could also be interpreted as being upset the mother had not supervised her child climbing a tree. If the father was interested enough to build play equipment for his son there’d have … Continue reading Mail Order Bride – Chapter 2
Allan sat looking out the window of the little rural school house. It was a one teacher school so there was time to take in what was happening over on the Judd property where old Ted and his older sons were preparing ground for next planting. Allan was transported from his lethargic contemplation by a sharp cuff to the head. “Have you finished your … Continue reading The Frogs
The Return Slowly Colleen recovered from the shock of Robbie’s capture and loss of her child. She returned to helping the old lady and took over field work Robbie had been doing. The hard work helped cleanse her soul of her losses. Each day she’d look hopefully toward the trail leading to the mountains and their nearest neighbour village where the trail was replaced by … Continue reading LOVE’S TEST = Chapter 4
Separation. It had been three months since their arrival and a hint their first child could be on the way Robbie on the beach below the cliff noticed a fisher boat approaching from around some giant rocks close to shore. He rushed to hide. If he’d been aware of this side of the island on fishing trips it was likely there were people he knew … Continue reading LOVE’S TEST = Chapter 3
The Escape Robbie chuckled quietly. “No, not now. I’ll hide some warm clothing in the hedge this evening and some food to take with us in a cloth bag. Are you able to sneak out at night? I’ll do that when everybody is asleep and wait here, it’s going to be a full moon and no rain so if you’re careful you can walk across … Continue reading LOVE’S TEST = Chapter 2
Love’s Awakening – Chapter 1 Colleen paused to look out her window toward the sea. She never got tired of that scene as she swished water around pots and pans in the kitchen sink. Gulls floated lazily in the air against a background of pure white clouds. She paused from scrubbing to consider how it could be that these white birds appeared so plainly in … Continue reading LOVE’S TEST
We felt her presence as she stepped inside Jasmine called attention as she came. Silken garment rustled at her side Catching light in brilliant flame. Every eye transfixed attention gave For her beauty caused such strong desire, Who’d be first to issue welcome brave? Wistful hearts joined cupid’s choir. Each in turn resolved their luck to try Competition eked the brave ones on, … Continue reading Masked Pleasure
CHAPTER 6 LEARNING THE ROPES Asha’s mind raced as she processed what had just been said. She weighed the matter and considered the possible dangers in such a meeting. She quickly reached a decision and turned to say no, then glancing at his face she saw eager anticipation of the small boy in a man’s business suit and hesitated. Perhaps he’d be a useful advisor … Continue reading ASHA (आशा) – Chapter 6
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