Dance, Dance
Author's note: this was originally submitted to, and rejected for, Heat #9. Still think it's pretty solid... opinions appreciated! * * * Tika was dancing. A dozen sets of eyes were on her as she spun, slid and strutted across the stage. But to...
Backup
Backup Team Players #5 "Set!" Kelsey munched her sandwich and watched as a toned senior lowered herself under the descending volleyball and, with an almost gentle motion, tapped it upwards again - from where its next motion was hardly gentle...
The Stonehouse Mysteries - The Malicious Masquerade (Full)
Many people believe, thanks to both my own claims and the published works I have released, that my first case was that affair with the forged banknotes. However, since I am now setting the record straight it makes sense to go back to the first real...
The Stonehouse Mysteries 1.7 - The Malicious Masquerade
The aftermath of the incident passed for me in a blur of pain and painkillers. I was rather out of it when help found us; our car having swerved off the road several miles away from the village when a passing farmhand spotted us on his way to work. He...
The Stonehouse Mysteries 1.6 - The Malicious Masquerade
At first I thought that the fungal grove beyond the pit had somehow begun to collapse in on its self. I noticed the rotting trees and growths begin to nod and hunch towards that grotesque pit. Then a burst of ghastly steam and smoke, like the...
The Stonehouse Mysteries 1.4 - The Malicious Masquerade
Del and I were met in the hallway by some of the roguish henchmen that seemed to act as staff in the manor. They were tight-lipped as they lead us deeper into the house. Eventually we came to what appeared to be some sort of long gallery or adjoining...
The Stonehouse Mysteries 1.5 - The Malicious Masquerade
The passage through the dark gallery felt like an age, although it could only have been a few moments. I had kicked and bitten at my captors as best I could, and in the end they bodily hoisted me by my arms and legs to prevent too much danger to...
The Stonehouse Mysteries 1.3 - The Malicious Masquerade
Although I was quite dismayed at the state of the outside of Will's house, the interior was a vast improvement. Of course that left it somewhere shy of neglected, but at least it wasn't as bad as I had pictured. The floor was bare boards, grimy and...
The Stonehouse Mysteries 1.1 - The Malicious Masquerade
Many people believe, thanks to both my own claims and the published works I have released, that my first case was that affair with the forged banknotes. However, since I am now setting the record straight it makes sense to go back to the first real...
The Stonehouse Mysteries 1.2 - The Malicious Masquerade
The party was advertised as being a week or so away. Delilah and I had spent several days firefighting our baying creditors and trying our best to sort out the dreadful mess Uncle Bob had left us. By the end of it we were more than looking forward to...
The Stonehouse Mysteries - Preface
I wish to begin with the words 'Dear readers', as is my habit. However for all I know this document will remain locked in some dusty cabinet somewhere without being so much as glanced over. If it ever is read by someone outside that most secretive...
Time for a Change – Part 16
Jenny's hands were resting on Matt's chest, which was starting to bulge a little as if he was growing breasts. His nipples were both larger, thicker than before, and clearly standing to attention like her own. Lower, near where they were joined, both...