Mama, I'm Comin' Home
"_I'm comin' home...comin' home_ _Tell the world, I'm comin' home_ _Let the rain wash away all the pain of yesterday_ _I know my kingdom awaits, and they've forgiven my mistakes_ _I'm comin' home...comin' home_ _Tell the world I'm comin'..."_ - -...
Trepedation
Pulsing beats pounded through the large speakers at the front of the dance floor. Patrons of every kind packed the floor with drinks in hand to dance the night away. The darkness of the building shrouded the crowd in anonymity, creating a world where...
The First Date: Part 2
Images of fronts and areas of low pressure moved frame by frame across the screen, but James' mind was not completely on the latest weather headlines. His body was on autopilot, as he quickly jotted down notes on what graphics he would use and what he...
The First Date: Part 1
The First Date "Whoever said that asking a girl out on a date is easy needs to be shot..." James groaned as he walked up to the front door. His heart felt like it was going to burst from his chest with every step he took towards the house. He tried...
To You, I Belong: Chapter 11
Chapter 11: Reconnecting Two days came and went in the lives of Erik and James. No mention was made of the events from earlier that week, and their lives went about as they usually did. Erik remained buried in his theatrical studies, while James...
To You, I Belong: Chapter 10
Chapter 10: Retracing One's Steps Low conversations filled the air at a local coffee shop. A small line began to form through the center of the building, stopping just before the main area of tables. Near the far corner of the room, Kerri and...
To You, I Belong: Chapter 9
Chapter 9: "Truth or Consequences" A chill overcame Erik while he slept. His body shivered slightly, and he gasped slightly as he awoke suddenly. His eyes darted back and forth in a slight panic only to close once more while he heaved a long...
To You, I Belong: Chapter 8
Chapter 8: "The Center of the Shrubbery Maze" The sting on Erik's face subsided to a dull, warm sensation in the few minutes that he sat on the couch. He didn't move a single muscle since Holly walked out the door and began her return trip to...
To You, I Belong: Chapter 7
Chapter 7: "Burning Bridges" The dull roar of conversations and utensils hitting plates could be heard throughout the restaurant. It was unusually busy for a Thursday night, but Erik and Holly didn't seem to mind. The only things concerning them...
To You, I Belong: Chapter 6 - Alternate Ending
Before Holly knew it, she was pulling into the parking lot and turning off the engine. The two got out and entered the main lobby in silence. The ride up the elevator to the third floor would have been the same if not for the elevator music. Holly...
To You, I Belong: Chapter 6
Chapter 6: Crossed Wires Holly's foot carefully circled around the top of the bathwater before taking her first step into the bath. She took her second step into the warm, soothing water and slowly lowered herself in with a content sigh. Her...
To You, I Belong: Chapter 5
To You, I Belong Chapter 5: Getting Warmer \*\*\* Traffic was unusually light for a Saturday afternoon for the downtown area. The residents apparently decided to stay indoors until the rain subsided, giving Erik and Brittany a fairly...