Jack’s Radicalization Event Joseph Colthorpe grunted as he read the morning paper delivered to their small convenience store serving one of Fairdale’s suburbs. Those were the days when outside of the central business district these kinds of stores served the suburbs of all towns. Not everyone in town was rich enough to possess one of these emerging methods of personal transportation, a car or motorbike, … Continue reading Time Heals – Chapter 1
Loss and Renewal Willem sighed as he turned and saw the glazed eyes on his horses and pain ripped through his body. He clutched his chest and cried out in alarm. Liam ran to find Arnold and his mother, and the whole family gathered around Willem as he beckoned to Arnold feebly as he gasped with pain while one of the uncles rendered first aid … Continue reading Fire From the Sky – Chapter 4
Emotional Healing and a Happy Ending The next evening as they sat in a restaurant reviewing the work issues of the day Rob noted Daniella was feeling subdued. “Had a hard day, Daniella?” She sat silently plucking up courage and hoping this was not the end of the line for their friendship. Then looked up with tears forming in her eyes. “You know who I … Continue reading Hidden Identity – Chapter 4
Daniella’s Confession ‘Would you let me take you to a restaurant occasionally as well as sports events Daniella? “As friends and nothing more I’d be very interested as it would certainly take away some of the lonely hours I have. But I insist on paying my share when we go out so it’s a deal. But don’t take it beyond friendship Rob as I must … Continue reading Hidden Identity – Chapter 3
Spanish Lessons as an Entry Wedge Rob looked at Daniella and liked the eager expression on her face. It was a beautiful face, and he envied her husband this Mr. Bowen. Rob whispered to the doorman at the Mexican restaurant, and he ushered them to a table in the corner. He was known here as one of his workers was married to the owner of … Continue reading Hidden Identity – Chapter 2
The Mystery Woman Robert Pritchard paused as he stood assigning duties to his assembled social workers in preparation for the day. It was the usual hasty meeting addressing problems the social workers had raised in the early morning assembly and adjusting the schedules where there’d been a no show for the day due to sickness. Their programs for the day had been preassigned and, they … Continue reading Hidden Identity – Chapter 1
Ransom Demand Maria Alice Astor shook her husband James awake. “I heard a noise downstairs, and it sounds like the alarm activated. Could something be breaking. Better go see what’s happening. Hopefully Roger and Vincent heard it too so they should be looking into it, and you’ll have support in case there’s a break-in. Servant accommodation is at the back of the mansion so they … Continue reading The Kidnapping of James Astor – Chapter 1
The Mutual Discovery Matt spoke again as he watched them putting the balls back in place. “If you guys have finished competing against each other we could go eat somewhere and I’ll pick up the tab. We have a lot to catch up with Andy.” Andy nodded enthusiastically and Janet smiled to herself after viewing his reaction to Matt’s sister. Her brother was not a … Continue reading The Best Christmas and New Year Celebration – Chapter 3
Catching Up with the Past Roger and Miranda Sonter looked on happily as their two children wolfed down their mother’s famous pancake breakfast extravaganza. While they were now adults’ memories of their childhood were fresh in their parents’ memory as they’d grown up noisily in the home. It had been a quiet home since they both left but that was the way of the world. … Continue reading The Best Christmas and New Year Celebration – Chapter 2
The Return of the Prodigal Miranda Sonter glanced at her laptop notification. She was in the middle of composing an email to her son Andy in Germany where he was presently stationed on rotation with his army unit. This was his first trip to Germany, and he was keeping his parents well informed of his delight in discoveries made there. On his leaves he’d spent … Continue reading The Best Christmas and New Year Celebration – Chapter 1
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