Evening fell over the farm in a golden hush. Candles flickered in their sconces along the hallways, casting warm light on the ancestral portraits that lined the walls. The scent of roasted duck with wild herbs drifted through the dining chamber, accompanied by the faintest touch of lavender and beeswax polish. The long mahogany table gleamed beneath silver candelabras, and crystal goblets caught the firelight like droplet...

Sith’s right hand gripped Sue’s hips firmly, lifting her with ease before bringing her back down again. Each movement was synchronized with the strength of his body, and Sue felt the intensity of their connection deepen. She had thought last night was wild enough, but this morning, the passion between them reached a whole new level. The angle of their intimacy heightened her sensitivity, making her feel both overwhelmed a...

"You look amazing, Makayla." The woman in question blushed and sat in the chair pulled out for her. She had expected a compliment or two; hearing the man speak of her in such a way made her nervous. A soft chuckle left her mouth, and she quickly covered it up with a low cough. Her date didn't notice and moved to sit back down. They were in a restaurant that reminded the brunette of the 1950s. The glamour was overwhelming,...

Emma and Jake had been roommates for over a year, and their living situation had always been comfortable and platonic. They shared a two-bedroom apartment in the heart of the city, and their lives had fallen into an easy rhythm. Emma was a graphic designer, often burning the midnight oil on her projects, while Jake was a software developer with a similar workaholic streak. Their paths crossed frequently in the apartment,...

To state that news of Katie’s marriage—to say nothing of her pregnancy—spread across town like wildfire would be an understatement of singular enormity. As she and Kieran drove to the large, luxurious house the Petersens called home, the scandalous announcement followed them like a bow wave following the wake of a sailing ship. It took social media by storm, and Katie’s phone was silent for only a few minutes before it be...

The bar was filling out, the buzz of chat and laughter grew louder by the moment and Olivia was still sat by herself, checking her phone in the hope of a message assuring her she hadn’t been stood up, but her notifications remained empty. Embarrassment prickled over her body. She’d brought a new dress for this at her friend’s insistence she start ‘putting herself out there’, but this was proof that the whole thing was a w...

Katie's prediction was right on the money. The next three weeks after the first night she and Kieran shared together were, in a word, magical. The phrase might sound childish, but that's how it seemed to them, especially Kieran. Each day with Katie was a brand- new adventure. She always seemed to have something exciting and fun planned for them to do, and he wondered more than once just how long she'd been planning to sed...

Kieran was, in fact, more than ready for round two. No sooner had the words left Katie’s mouth than his cock once again became ramrod-straight. Katie stroked it lightly, tickling and enticing him, before placing her hands on his naked chest and gently pushed him away. Surprise and even a little bit of hurt registered on Kieran’s face, and he opened his mouth to ask why, or perhaps ask if he’d done something to piss her of...

My name is Jake. I like cake. You make me laugh. Even in the bath. “Come on, Jake,” Liam says with flair. “You can do better, show you care.” My name is Jake. Our memories never fake. You’re my buddy and my mate. Always near, never late. Liam says, giving me a shove, “Please dude, add some love.” And when the world feels cold. You’re the steady hand I trust. Turning fear into bold. Liam says, his voice now deep, “That’s b...

Kieran’s first thought when he saw the Grand Floridian Hotel was that it didn’t look like a hotel at all. In fact, with its vaulted red roof and conical spires, it reminded him much more of a castle, or perhaps some sort of old-timey mansion. Everything about it, from its soaring towers to its huge bay windows to the literal red carpet laid outside its front entrance, screamed of elegance and luxury. Kieran couldn’t help...

The New Year’s Eve gala was everything Sophie expected it to be—extravagant decorations, an open bar, and a ballroom full of glamorous colleagues trading laughter and clinking champagne flutes. Sophie stood near the edge of the crowd, her gold dress shimmering under the soft glow of the chandeliers. The dress was daring, with a plunging neckline and a slit high enough to turn heads—and maybe tempt fate. “You have a thing...

Jordan closed the door behind him and and slumped against it. It was Friday night, he was pleasantly buzzed, and he'd spent a genuinely enjoyable evening with good friends and more than a few pretty girls. He should be happy. But all he felt was frustrated. Connor didn't look up from his laptop, but shifted to make room for Jordan on the threadbare, puke-green couch. "Strike out again? There's leftover pizza, if you want...

As the sun began to set, Karen and Liam found themselves alone in the office. It was rare for them to be alone together and even rarer for them to have the entire office to themselves. They were both aware of the tension that had been building between them throughout the day and decided to take advantage of the opportunity. Karen glanced over at Liam's desk and saw that he was already hard at work. She couldn't resist sne...

The next seven days were some of the longest of Kieran’s life. It was, he reflected, one of the great ironies of the universe that the more you’re looking forward to something, the slower time seems to pass. So it was with him as the day of the Florida trip crawled ever closer. Often it seemed as though it would never arrive, but at least he had time to prepare. On the upside, he was able to see Katie just about every day...