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You’ve Gotta Know When To Hold ‘Em

The tension in the room was as thick as the haze of cigar smoke swirling under the dim light above the poker table. Jack’s shirt clung to his…

Headgames

It began the way so many of his wife’s twisted games do, with her voice soft and playful, yet carrying that unmistakable edge that always sent shivers down…

Bow wow wow

Bridget’s games always began with an irresistible allure, a whisper of thrill laced with danger. Tonight, her target was Evan, the confident stockbroker whose self-assurance radiated from across…

The Humiliatrix

Part 1: The Interview Eliza Cole had always carried an air of quiet confidence, the kind of self-assurance that hinted at untapped potential. On the surface, she was…

Kodachrome

The corner of the studio was illuminated by a since dim lightbulb, creating an atmosphere charged with anticipation. Angela stood at the center, poised and commanding, the photographer…

Lessons in the Wilderness

The sun dipped below the jagged peaks of Colorado’s San Juan Mountains, casting a golden glow over the wilderness. Liam had been hiking for hours, his legs burning…

Erosion of a Man

1. The Discovery of the Diary Jim had always known their marriage wasn’t conventional. He had accepted, albeit reluctantly, that Veronica wanted the freedom to explore outside their…

Sarah’s Revenge

It was a cold December evening when Sarah arrived at the dimly lit bar, her leather jacket pulled tight against the wind. The place hummed with muted conversations…

The Cabin on Hollow Ridge

The snow came early that year, blanketing the mountains around Hollow Ridge in an almost ethereal quiet. Ethan hadn’t thought much about his cousin, Caroline, until her letter…

Wanderlust

The low hum of the highway filled the camper van, Wanderlust, as Maggie cruised down the open road. The van, decorated with personal touches like tasseled curtains and…

The Party Guest

John stood in front of the mirror, adjusting his collar for the third time, the anxiety swirling inside him like a storm. He glanced at his reflection, then…

The Ruler

Victoria Hargrove sat behind her imposing desk, her sharp eyes fixed on the young man seated across from her. Ethan Monroe fidgeted under her gaze, clutching his portfolio…

Command Performance

The car idled to a stop outside Lena’s building, its headlights casting long shadows on the quiet street. Ethan turned off the engine and glanced over at her,…

The Housewarming

Alan and Lynn had lived in their ranch-style suburban home since they were married almost two years ago. Before they were married, they lived in downtown Chicago and…

The Boss 

Lynda had been employed as a secretary ever since she graduated from high school, nearly seven years. She had been working at the same company for most of…