Chapter Two After fifteen minutes of petting by Paris, I go to my room to research the aforementioned topics. I start with therapists in the San Francisco area and quickly realize that I will have to narrow my search in order to be more successful. There are a million and one people hanging out their… Continue Reading
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Rainbow Connection; chapter one, part two
Chapter One; Part Two “Just that she’s sorry.” Paris’s cold tone indicates what he thinks of her apology. “She kept saying it. Like she always does.” He pauses to flip over whatever he’s making. “As if that makes it all better.” I sit there, tears silently dripping from my eyes. Paris turns around and sees… Continue Reading
Rainbow Connection; chapter one, part one
Ed. Note: I wrote this nearly twenty years ago in memory of my time in San Francisco. It’s the second of a trilogy, and I had a lot of fun writing it. Let’s see how well it’s aged, shall we? Chapter One; Part One Paris runs his hands down my body, taking his time. He stares… Continue Reading
Don’t Rayne On My Parade; chapter thirteen, part two
Chapter Thirteen; Part Two “Wake up,” I hear in my sleep. It must be part of my dream as no one is home but me. “Wake up, bitch.” Not a very polite person; I wish her out of my dream. “Now!” Someone is shaking me. I feel something cold and metallic pressed to my temple. … Continue Reading
Don’t Rayne On My Parade; chapter thirteen, part one
Chapter Thirteen; Part One I am in a pissy mood the rest of the day. All requests are unreasonable, and I am barely able to restrain myself from rolling my eyes. Nobody seems to notice my surliness because I’m adept at hiding my feelings, but I can tell that I’m nearing the end of my… Continue Reading
Don’t Rayne On My Parade; chapter twelve, part three
Chapter Twelve; Part Three I go to the kitchen to make myself a rum and coke before returning to the living room. I slump in the couch, ready to think some more. I can’t get Harry out of my mind, despite any solid evidence pointing at him. However, any theory involving Harry doesn’t take into… Continue Reading
Don’t Rayne On My Parade; chapter twelve, part two
Chapter Twelve; Part Two I focus on the conversation at hand. Lyle is a laidback kind of man with a knack for putting people at ease. After talking with him for half an hour, I feel as if I’ve known him for years. I can tell by the look on Paris’s face that he’s feeling… Continue Reading
Don’t Rayne On My Parade; chapter twelve, part one
Chapter Twelve; Part One “That was incredible,” I sigh after we have thoroughly explored each other’s bodies. She is by far the best lover I’ve had in a long time. We are lying on my bed, both satiated, our sweaty bodies pressing lightly against each other. She has her arm casually draped under my neck,… Continue Reading
Don’t Rayne On My Parade; chapter eleven, part two
I shut my eyes and try to think about what I know so far. However, my mind keeps returning to this information about Paris. Adopted. I try to put myself in my shoes and imagine how I’d feel if I realized that the people I thought were my parents weren’t, and that they’d been lying… Continue Reading
Don’t Rayne On My Parade; chapter eleven, part one
Chapter Eleven; Part One “Hello?” I sing into the receiver. I’m sure it’s Vashti, so I’m doubly shocked when it’s the inspector. “Hello, Ms. Liang. Sorry to bother you on a Sunday, but I have a few more questions I’d like to ask Mr. Frantz. Please put him on the line.” Her tone is cool… Continue Reading