We are all walking our own road to Christ. Mark met James on the road to Jericho. It matters not the name of the road it only matters that you keep walking the road Christ.This is a play written for radio but would suitably serve as a staged play. It sets to highlight the subtle new trend that is recently becoming evident amongst educated couples in emerging developing economies. The previously traditional conservative chauvinistic denial that had seen husbands out rightly refusing to let their spouses pursue every twist and turn in their preferred public careers, has been un-noticeably replaced with a highly misconstrued make-believe cooperation.It presents the modern wife with hopes that are still quite limited by her very own, age old self-shackling desire to be the good wife/mother firstly, and not practically her spouse’s economic and intellectual inability to dictate to her. He is limited to exploiting her only by relying solely on this one over-powering desire of hers.In a modern African cosmopolitan suburb reside two couples, who are very close flat neighbours. The younger couple is a newly married pair, while the much older couple already has teenage children. Though both men are gainfully employed, their equally well educated spouses are uncomfortably unemployed housewives.The articulated relationship the middle-aged couple had willingly shared with a highly principled civil society worker culminated in a genuine praxis that jarred both couples’ older and newer marriages with a reasonably honest intellectual quake of sincerity. The experience is a rude awakening for the two sets of couple and becomes a basis for the supposedly superior masculine gender to learn first hand that indeed what is good enough for the goose is good enough for the gander.The play is about only two of these couples’ normally quiet mornings. Views: 612
The Park: Evenstad Media's newest reality show. There are no laws. There are no rules. The only goal is to stay alive. But in Evenstad's arena, things are far from simple. Outfitted with strange new weapons, trapped in the dark, afraid for their lives, it's only a matter of time before somebody takes the first shot.12 Contestants 20,000,000 Dollars 1 Survivor The Park: Evenstad Media's newest reality show. There are no laws. There are no rules. The only goal is to stay alive. But in Evenstad's arena, things are far from simple. Outfitted with strange new weapons, trapped in the dark, afraid for their lives, it's only a matter of time before somebody takes the first shot. And all the while, the world watches. Some in disgust, some rapt, but all feeding Evenstad, and all oblivious to the horrors they're helping fund. By the time anyone notices, will there be time to put an end to it? Or will it be too late? Views: 612
Inspired by Alicia Keys: 'A pocketfull of dreams' (Made in Manhattan).A girl of 17 haunted by a horrific nightmare, branded for life. A family torn apart; the mother with morbid habits, a spoiled little brother and a father with macabre interests. An enigmatic ad with a dark secret. A boy and a box with mysterious contents. The lurid price: a life for a life ...Inspired by Alicia Keys: 'A pocketfull of dreams' (Made in Manhattan).A girl of 17 haunted by a horrific nightmare, branded for life. A family torn apart; the mother with morbid habits, a spoiled little brother and a father with macabre interests. An enigmatic ad with a dark secret. A boy and a box with mysterious contents. The lurid price: a life for a life ...The fat fingers of the grey morning fog let go reluctantly of their prey and whirl up in the air that’s warming up. The early spring sun is still hiding behind the tops of the oak trees in the middle of Central Park. They are the remains of the prehistoric woods that were chopped away because of the building of new luxurious houses. She remembers the remarks from her father when they arrived at their new home. ‘What a creepy view.’ He had teased her and had laughed at her. ‘It looks like a place in the old days where they used to have satanical rites.’ Used to? Had he sensed IT coming? Had he know what would happen to her? What was waiting for all of them? Why didn´t he act upon it? Frightened she sees the long shadows of the trees on the grass. Like iron bars hiding something in the park. She is terrified of the park, afraid of what´s hidden there. She fears for when the truth will be found out. The shadow of the tree tops falls over the canal that streams around the park, it colors the water black. The wrought-iron gate that gives access to the park is wide open. Like the maul of a monster awaiting his next victim. She feels a cold shiver along her spine and has to force herself not to jump back. Views: 612
Jakin remembers back to one of his best and worst days of his life. Jakin knows Rangdrone has nothing but villainous intentions towards Aislyn and feels he must warn her best friend before the situation is gets worse.As a Prequel to the Aislyn's War book series, this is a short chapter to the character Jakin's first sight of Aislyn when her story starts and what he is thinking. With Jakin's unspoken love for Aislyn and his desperate need to keep her safe all without being allowed to be near her, Jakin remembers back to one of his best and worst days of his life. Jakin knows Rangdrone has nothing but villainous intentions towards Aislyn and feels he must warn her best friend before the situation is gets worse. Views: 612
Second in the USA-Today bestselling Pacific Horizons series of romantic women's fiction by Edie Claire! One horrible night fifteen years ago, a little girl named Maddie was taken away from the island paradise she treasured, the townspeople she loved, and the playmate who shared her soul. Now, she's coming back to them. Maddie was only a child in those idyllic, carefree days when she and her best friend Kai swam in the ocean, fished, hiked, and stargazed on the tropical island of Lana'i. At twenty-five, she realizes that her memories of those elementary-school days may have been romanticized, given that the months following her mother's sudden death and her own unwilling departure from Lana'i were the worst of her life. But she has never given up her dream of returning to the people she cared about. Not when warm images of the boy Kai's face continue to haunt her mind. Having connived to do post-doctoral research... Views: 611
About a young girl who is searching for something extraordinary outside the routine of her life. She finds the mystery she hopes for in the form of a captivating, squat little hovel on the outskirts of her city, which she stumbles upon while out for a bike ride during summer holidays.About a young girl who is searching for something extraordinary outside the routine of her life. She finds the mystery she hopes for in the form of a captivating, squat little hovel on the outskirts of her city, which she stumbles upon while out for a bike ride during summer holidays.Author's comment: More than anything else, I like 'A Window's Silhouette' because it is me testing the waters of a new style of prose I'm looking to more fully realize in the novel I'm working on. Views: 611
The story of a hustler getting hustled.The game of Life has a way of sneaking unusual plots on us that change life’s direction. It must be played out like the last act of a Broadway play. There is no blueprint and the outcome is uncertain, the players are all there waiting to play their part while anticipating the next move. Most players don’t see what's coming and reject the concept. If they were asked, it’s just Life playing games Views: 611
His life shattered after the horrific loss of his only son, Dana Hartman staggers back into a home town he's avoided for over twenty years. His brother, the sheriff, is shot dead in the street not long after and now the sheriff's right-hand man wants Dana in on the investigation. Dana isn't a detective. He's not even a cop. He helped the Chicago PD solve one case. Now all he wants is to live out the rest of his life in peace, with a grieving nine-year-old niece he hadn't bargained for. But why are there so many dead bodies in Tazewell County? Why does everything seem to lead to the pillars of the community? And why is everyone trying to warn him off the case? New Blood is the first of the Dana Hartman series of thrillers. If you read John Sandford, Karin Slaughter and Lee Child, you'll love Shane Lusher's new book. "A fast moving plot that often heads in unexpected directions- you'll want to set aside time for... Views: 611
Dazzled by Christian's hypnotic seduction, single mother Meredith goes home with him against her better judgment, to his apartment in the underbelly of Detroit. Big mistake. For Christian's smile hides deadly secrets, and he wants more than a one-night stand. He wants to keep Meredith--forever.After her husband's death, single mother Meredith just wants to raise her son in peace--until her handsome young co-worker Christian catches her eye. Dazzled by Christian's hypnotic seduction, Meredith goes home with him against her better judgment, to his apartment in the dark underbelly of Detroit. Big mistake. For Christian's easy smile hides deadly secrets, and he wants more than a one-night stand. He wants to keep Meredith forever. PRELUDE is a short story prequel to the crime horror-thriller series SO DAMN BEAUTIFUL, a finished trilogy intended for adults. The other books in the series include:1. So Damn Beautiful: The Lonely One (So Damn Beautiful, #1)2. So Damn Beautiful: Children's Home 5 (So Damn Beautiful, #2)3. So Damn Beautiful: Lost Sanctum (So Damn Beautiful, #3) Views: 611
**She was forbidden.
I didn’t care.**
As my best friend’s little sister, Macey Hale was off-limits, but the girl was tempting as sin and forbidden as fuck. I wish I could say that stopped me. I wish I could tell you I behaved like a gentleman.
I didn’t.
When she waltzes back into my life with that same spark I fell for, looking every bit the beautiful woman I knew she’d grow into, I have to force myself to remember I’m different from the man she once knew. I’m colder. Harder. And for good reason.
With my heart on lockdown and my hands aching to touch her, I set out to prove that I can keep myself in check this time.
No strings. No attachments.
And definitely no falling for her again.
If you love steamy romance, you won't want to miss this older brother's best friend romance.
This is book two in the Lessons with the Dom series, following The Gentleman Mentor. Both are complete standalone novels featuring sexy Dominant men you're sure to fall in love with. Enjoy! Views: 611
Dollar Jungle isn’t Mia Crawford’s idea of the perfect job. Then again, the cute older guy who comes in every night to hunt around for just the right Halloween decorations makes things a little easier. When Mia realizes her “mystery shopper” lives in the same trailer park, will she be brave enough to knock on his door? And if she does, will she discover a trick… or a treat?The story is initially about the chance coming together of two Brisbane families in the seventies - the first, and larger, group headed by middle-aged Frank and Sylvia Bentley; the second headed by young Jim and Lee Davis.In 1978, by a tragic twist of fate, the Davis family is torn apart and Lee – in her darkest time - is unexpectedly dealt generous support by the Bentley seniors and by their son Jon, an accountancy career aspirant. A brief caring friendship develops between Lee and Jon in the period between the start of her trials and his departure interstate for career advancement.Before too long, the remainder of the Bentleys move away from Brisbane and settle in various areas of northern New South Wales. And the ties between the two family groups fray with passage of years.In mid-1989, Jon Bentley makes his first brief visit to Brisbane in a decade - a decade significant for him only because of gruelling work and unfortunate stumbles with members of the opposite sex. While in Brisbane, he takes the opportunity to look-up some old pals from school and university and to visit his friend Lee Davis.Though the school and university friends leave him cold, Lee is as remembered – attractive, warm and interesting. Still close despite the passage of time!Jon’s next visit to Brisbane in mid-1992 is for a six-month work project. Soon after arriving, he navigates his way to his brightest friendship beacon in the north – Lee’s place. And there, in his thirty-sixth year, he discovers a type of relationship that had evaded him for virtually his entire adult life.But fate again takes a hand and Jon’s dreams about companionship are soon demolished. He is left in a precarious emotional state – his personal life in utter disarray and his precious career teetering as a result.The story continues on to describe Jon’s handling of his personal and career dilemmas; and the impact his family and friends have on his struggle to prevail, despite remarkable odds.“Directives …” is, quite unashamedly, a love story.But it’s a very earthy love story with strong undercurrents.It seeks to explain that even the most intelligent and powerful of men have weakness; and that they are capable of quickly slipping and falling - and hurting very badly. It also seeks to fossick for truth within a range middle class Australian social mores that seem not to suit the full range of social realities.If “Directives …” is a touch disrespectful about hairy-chested Australian manhood and certain Australian middle class values, it is not so about the importance of partnership, family and friends. With these matters, it seeks to be thoroughly conventional.“Directives …” is written in chronological sequence, the pace quickening through non-critical periods and slowing to cater for milestones in the life of Jon Bentley.The story is fictional – or as fictional as can be, anyway! Views: 611
The Hairy Tails of a Cat Sitter follows the escapades of cat sitter Kat. Attempting to fulfil her duties with care and dignity she instead lurches from one mishap to the next as she negotiates the funny little ways of her cat charges, the odd inclinations of their owners, not to mention other, more deadly pets and the nosey neighbours she meets along the way. A must read for cat lovers everywhere!When Kat fulfils her dream of running a cat sitting business little did she know that using a dead squirrel to entice a flea-ridden cat indoors; being dive-bombed by a demonic budgie and stumbling across one client’s shocking boudoir secrets would form part and parcel of her daily duties. Despite all this she’s able to develop some very special friendships with the quirky cat characters she meets, as well as with their sometimes eccentric owners and oddball neighbours!The opening chapter revolves around Nanda, a huge Norwegian Forest cat who loves going on long walks with his owner, Crystal Healer Gloria. It’s only when Kat takes over cat-walking duties that she discovers Nanda’s preference for lounging on her shoulders on a sizzling summer’s day. A muddy bottom and embarrassing sweat patches are all consequences of Kat and Nanda’s first expedition.Chapter 2 takes Kat into the homes of cohabiting cats. Olive and Bertha must be kept apart at all times. Conversely, ageing musician Griff and his family of five rock-star named felines live in glorious harmony; not a word that can be used to describe his tribute band ‘Grunts ‘n Posers’. Whilst Griff is on the road, Kat enjoys a wonderful summer with the cats and their amazing collection of wooden erections. Wonderful that is until she decides to sit inside the swinging ‘egg’ seat, with all five cats on board. Fur, feathers and hairless tails all feature in Chapter 3 which focuses on unusual cat companions. There’s the ferocious cat Fortune and her surrogate kitten, a rat called Herbert; a large, loved-up hound called Marx and the object of his devotion, Groucho, a grumpy Persian cat. Tiny moggie Bunty is a poppet, unlike her cohabitant, a budgie called Crazy, who takes hostility to new heights. Chickens also prove problematical as Kat tries to coax them into their coup, watched with bemusement by brother cats Biscuit and Barrel. Chapter 4 sees Kat putting a dead squirrel to good use in an effort to persuade a menacing moggie to come indoors. If only she’d thought about the fleas first.In Chapter 5 Kat visits Squidge, a cat besotted with lava lamps and who, manages to charm the local constabulary. Elliott, Kat’s husband creates an alarm disaster; and then there’s ‘The Pants’ flat in which Kat dons a disposable latex suit. Kat gets a shock in Chapter 6 as a Snake called Sydney, dark lipstick and thigh-length PVC boots all point to one thing in the home of Gordon and Camilla.Chapter 7 features the neighbours that Kat meets. There’s Darren, the obsessively tidy teenager; meddling Marjorie who has marriage in mind for Kat and her cake-loving son Bernard; Petronella who takes her duties as an army reservist almost as seriously as she does her platoon of pussy-cats; shopaholic joy-rider cat Benny and Kitty and Meg, a lovely pair of tipsy twins with a surprising past. In Chapter 8 Kat puts ‘operation poo eradication’ into place as she deals with Twiggy’s ‘nervous tummy.Veterinary visits are occupational hazards for Kat who, in Chapter 9 is humiliated by the embarrassingly named Catywampus and tormented by worry over accident prone Smarty’s latest misadventure. What she hadn't bargained for was being the centre of her very own car crash catastrophe.Chapter 10 illustrates the lengths to which Kat has to go to cater for her more finicky felines. As well as discovering luxury foods that would delight the most discerning food critic, Kat delves into the world of raw food recipes, and hand-feeding a frustratingly ‘nibbly’ cat called Colossus.Drooly Madly Deeply is the final chapter and describes the precious moments Kat shares with her eccentric senior citizen cat clients: Polly who spends her time holding court on the sofa; Boo with his intense stare and list of set requirements for Kat’s visits, and Kitzie who’s relationship with Kat for the first three and a half years was based on mutual ignoring...until one day it all changed. Views: 611
Juliette Creace gave up thieving a long time ago. Even then, she only did it for the greater good. When she met James, everything changed. Suddenly she's helping steal $35 million. Can James steal her heart and 35 million dollars? Or will they both get caught and end up in jail?I used to think it was us.I used to think it was you.But now all I can thinkIs dreams never come true.Was it me, Baby?Was it no use?Is there a reasonDreams never come true?I can't stand wishinOn stars that deceive.I can't be with youWhen you can't believe.I don't know what happenedTo what we thought we knew...But now it makes senseSince dreams never come true. Views: 611
