“The Lifeline" "Heaven's not beyond the clouds, it's just beyond the fear." John Black was a man not used to waiting. In fact, if his wife had been asked if there was just anything that marred her image of the man she adored, she could have said that waiting was something that he did NOT …
Like Broken Glass – By Hazel N Blue
“Hey pal! Why don’t cha’ watch where you’re goin’!?” I look up, my eyes focusing first on a pair of black cowboy boots then moving to a pair of dark jeans and a cream suit jacket; silently, I curse myself for being so clumsy. “Sorry, man.” He grins with discolored teeth, and I …
Lil’ Bit of Scrump Fests – By Kimmie
John and Marlena were supposed to be cleaning up the Pub for Shawn and Caroline. As they wiped off tables, John suddenly whapped Marlena in the butt with his washcloth as he walked by her. "John! What was that for?" Marlena asked, surprised, not expecting that. He grinned from behind the bar. "Love …
Little Things – By Ktshdw
Months have come and gone with no sign of rescuers. Roman paced quickly waiting for Marlena to wake up. The night had been difficult for her. She continuously tossed and turned in her sleep. Roman tried to sleep but he was worried about Marlena. She has been sick for days, and each day she grew …
Long Black Veil – By GatesRhiannon
Ten years ago, on a cold dark night, someone was killed beneath the town hall lights…. That time is mostly a blur to me now, like shadows. It’s an enigma really how only light can bring to life such dark shapelessness. And contrary to all the fears and insecurities that I know he harbored, …
Love At First Site – By Unknown Author
When I was a little boy my mother used to tell me everything there is to know about life. She took care of me and loved me with all she was. My dad on the other hand didn’t. He hated me. He yelled and hit me. He hit my mom to. One night he abused …
Love Brought Her Home – By Val
Setting: The Penthouse Time of Day: Late afternoon Marlena is walking from the kitchen into the living room when she hears the doorknob turn and John enters. Marlena: Hey, handsome. John: (startled) Doc! What are you doing here? Marlena: Well, hello to you, too. John: Sorry, I didn't mean to make it sound like that. (He sets …
Love Doesn’t Live Here Anymore – By Unknown Author
It had been 3 weeks since John had moved out of the penthouse. Unable to deal with the constant anger that tinged Marlena's voice when they spoke. He couldn't take living with the look of disgust that crossed her face every time they had tried to talk their way back to one another, and he …
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Love Beyond – By Jessy
“You’re wrong if you think I’m going to let you go.” In a flash he has moved across the room, to the door that I am about to exit. If only I had been a moment quicker, I would be away from him, away from the feelings that I get when I am around him. …
Love By Grace – By Jennifer
I remember the rain on the roof that morning And all the things I wanted to say… Marlena stood in stunned silence. Her ears burned red hot as she pondered the facts she'd just heard. John and Hope hadn't heard her come in, for that fact, John hadn't expected her home this early. She was …
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