She twirled the gold band on her left ring finger. Marlena Evans-Black didn't yet have the strength to take it off, maybe she never would. And maybe it didn't matter. Maybe that was the problem; he had such a hold on her that even if she removed the outward symbol of their union, he would …
Partners – By Kimmie
“No, Doc…absolutely…not.” John said, thrusting into Marlena again. “John, come on…” Marlena drew up a leg around his waist and pulled him more fully into her. John moaned, leaning his head on her shoulder, their perspiration mixing with each other. “Doc, no.” He pounded into her again. “Time out, Sailor.” Marlena pushed …
Passion and Punishment – By Jessy
I threw my black leather gloves into my handbag as I came through the front door. I could smell the icing sugar that coated my fingers, the stickiness causing an uncomfortable feeling. I felt so drained… so tired. And again I asked myself why I had been there… why had I woken at Alice’s house, …
Perfect Strangers – By Tash
1975, the war in Vietnam was finally over. Some were lucky and could go home but many weren’t that fortunate and were killed. I, John Black, am one of the lucky ones, I got to go home. Physically I am fine but my emotional scars are much bigger. The things I saw… They will be …
Phone Booth – By HelloKitty
“Doc, where is the phone charger,” John asked as he looked at the blank screen on his cell phone. “I can’t believe I forgot to charge my phone. I need to make a phone call.” He gripped the steering wheel tightly and concentrated on the road, unaware of Marlena’s actions. “Maybe it’s in the glove …
Picnic – By Kimmie
John and Marlena had spent the afternoon in the park laying on a blanket and feeding each other. They hadn’t had time alone in quite some time. John had planned a surprise picnic for her. His thoughtfulness was one of the things she loved so much about him. She tilted her head back and …
Pictures On The Wall – By Tammy
I unlock the door to a place that is my calmness in the storm of my life. I enter, stepping over the threshold walking slowly to the lamp. I hesitate before I turn it on… knowing that once the light dawns the past will come back full force, once again. In some ways I haven’t …
Playing For Keeps – By Cordelia50
John Black stared stonily out at the flickering lights. A few boats maneuvered in the distance, and their muted engines and an occasional foghorn dented the otherwise silent night. In late September, he still didn’t need a jacket to keep out the chill at 9 pm. So, only blue shirt sleeves that matched his azure …
Please Don’t Forget About Me – By Nic
John tried to sit up straight in the hot army truck. The bags around his eyes matched the rest of his platoons’ also. Sleep was very rare for him. Missing his loved one back at home and the never ending attacks, kept sleep away from all of them. His camouflage pants and shirt were heavy, …
Pleasure and Pain – By Unknown Author
Marlena closes the door behind Hope and the baby then turns slowly toward John, her arms folded around her waist. She is struggling to say what she needs to say yet desperately wanting to just drop it. She knew this charade had to end. John was falling deeper and deeper into deception, and she …
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