Against All Odds ~Phil Collins The wind blew feverishly around the small town of Salem, USA; rain pounding the blackened streets with fury. Down at Pier 29, the waves crashed underneath the wooden planks while the thunder clapped in the distance. The weather was ferocious and so was the emotion blanketing the darkened night …
Airport – By Darksacrednights
He leaned over and softly placed a kiss on her left cheek. He ran his lips across up to her ear and whispered deeply. “I love you.” His sudden admission struck her sharply. The slow movements of his warm mouth tickled her hair by her ear, and the tone of his voice warmed her …
Bartease – By Darksacrednights
John walked through the doors and entered the smoky, darkened bar. Music blared loudly in his ears as he swept his eyes over the crowded room, searching for someone. Then he saw her, sitting at the bar, her back to him. Her long blond hair curled and cascaded down her bare back. She donned …
Billiards – By Darksacrednights
“Six ball, corner pocket,” she said as she leaned seductively over the pool table, one eye closed in an attempt to line up her shot. In an attempt to kill some time and cure their Sunday afternoon boredom, John and Marlena had decided to play an enticing game of pool. Marlena followed through …
Horton Family Picnic – By Darksacrednights
“Marlena, can you hand me the napkins?” Maggie asked as she finished arranging the fruit tray. Stacks of hotdogs, hamburgers, cakes, pies, chips, and soda stacked the picnic tables in the Horton’s back yard creating a smorgasbord of holiday favorites guaranteed to happy the heart of even the most determined party-pooper. It was the …
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Kiss Off – By Darksacrednights
“Hello gorgeous.” John said as he walked into Marlena’s office. Marlena turned around at the sound of his deep, rich voice. “Well hello yourself, handsome. What are you doing here?” Marlena asked smiling, walking over to her husband and slowly wrapping her arms around his neck, pulling him close. “I am meeting some …
Lover May I? – By Darksacrednights
He paced the room as he spoke, his words coated in control. “The rules of this game are very simple. And you must, I repeat, you must follow my rules. She was familiar with his rules. Last time she had followed his rules, she had ended up with her back pressed against the wall …
Rewriting Jack’s Trial – By Darksacrednights
John and Marlena stood in the courthouse after the completion of Jack’s hearing. The first moment they have had alone together for a long time was tainted by the legal struggle of their friend and, of course, Dimera was involved. “Why would he turn down that deal? What is he up to?” Marlena asked …
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Steps of Descent – By Darksacrednights
Marlena rolled her fingernails on the table as the melting ice clinked in her glass- signalling that she had spent far too long waiting for him to arrive. They had planned to meet at the Blue Gator after work to catch up on some alone time that they well deserved. But as with the times …
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