*Content Warning* This story contains themes of kidnapping, drug abuse, animal cruelty, and physical and verbal abuse. Read with caution if such themes may be upsetting. *** Shelby slowly walks down the corridor into the living room, where she sits in a round wicker chair. She looks down at her feet and clasps her hands ...

I asked for this. I prayed for the next thing to come along and give me the next step in my journey. It is a leap, but if you do not push your boundaries, you will never learn what the next significant thing is that you can accomplish.

Andrei stared up at the high ceiling full of his new company’s boardroom. He’d seen many like it, but the lacquered ebony table with its white marble center in-lay was stunning. Several forms, NDAs, and contractual agreements lay before him, signed and in a neat pile. His fountain pen laid on the papers, acting as ...

Obtaining a new job is no easy fleet. Especially if it’s a position that’s out of your normal realm of expertise.  It’s hard work. You perfect your application, cover letter, and resume. These items shine brighter than an engagement ring. You aced the interview, you rocked the thank you letters, and now the position is ...

Read Part 1 here. July 14 It’s the Big Day!! My husband is off, so we get up early and grab a bite to eat. I pick out a gold top and put a little makeup on. I like the natural look, especially for something important like this. Just a bit of foundation, mascara, eyeliner, ...

Emily walked down the tree-lined streets, her white, patent leather high heels click-clacking against every red cobblestone. Her hair sparkled lovely, strawberry blonde as the sunshine picked through the looming trees. The smell of freshly-brewed coffee wafted through the air. Emily struggled to get up the outside steps of the large gray home with the black ...

The sky outside was gray and it was difficult to see without high beams, despite it only being 10 in the morning. My mom opened the car door for me. She motioned for me to get out. I reluctantly shifted my body around, accidentally slamming my brand-new leather combat boots right into a mud puddle. ...