Self-confidence was the keystone. Patricia had more than her fair share of problems, he’d used up several pages of his notebook just listing them all, but her poor self-image was his over-riding concern. Crack that one and the rest would come tumbling down.Mostly, self-confidence is about empowerment. Persuade the client that they can take charge
The Last Bus Ride
“Happy Birthday, man.”I looked up and saw that Tom Wiley was standing in the aisle. Tom was an outspoken redhead and a good friend of mine.”Thanks, Tom.””No problem.” He slid into the seat across from me. “So this is your last ride?”I grinned. “Hell yeah, and thank God. I hate this damn thing.””Hey, who doesn’t?”
Gill
We left the relative shade of the peristyle garden with its white marble fountain depicting Venus, a ewer hoisted on her shoulder. The trickling figure stood in the centre of a shallow square pool, surrounded by smooth flag stones and then by a grassed border skirting up to a colonnaded cloister that hemmed the garden
Watching… by Shellyvan
I live in your typical, middle class, suburb home. It’s a nice, ranch style home. Myself and my boyfriend moved in about 2 years ago. It sits on a 2 acre lot, with an empty lot on one side, and, since we moved in, an empty house on the other side.I woke up this morning
I Took Her Advice Ch. 01
The Farmer's Daughter Ch. 01
Jake Masters’ car had just broken down on the outskirts of nowhere. Before his car broke down, he saw a farm miles back. He knew he wouldn’t be able to make it to the farm, as the sun blazed down on him. But Jake was determining to get his car repaired so he could return
Lynne & Brad Ch. 01
Author’s notes:This is my first real attempt at writing erotica; feedback is most appreciated. If people like what I’ve done, I’ll write some more! All characters in this story are in their last few years of education, and are all over eighteen.Lynne slipped round the bike shed, into the gloom created by the overhanging trees
Sex and the Office Ch. 06
Anymore? Ch. 02
It was some weeks later that my next milestone in sex occurred. Clive had brought his friend Geoff home from work for a light lunch before going off to play squash. As we sat in the early evening sunshine, it soon became apparent that Clive and Geoff were having too good a time chatting and
The Geek
The characters in this story are real. The events are fictional. I wrote it so my faithful reader and critic, S.E., would know something of my background.*When I was in High School, I was labeled as being a Geek. In 1954 that word had a completely different meaning than it does today. There was no
Erin's Wild Week Pt. 01
Erin’s Wild Week Part 1 Amanda helps Erin break out of her shell.All characters in this story are 18 or older.Part 1: School Dance: Erin goes on a blind date with Peter.Erin and Peter stood together uncomfortably as Amanda and Bobby headed to the dance floor. Finally, Peter spoke. “I hear you’re going to Berkeley?”
Birthday Girl, First Time Swinger
From Essays to Ecstasy
On the first day of classes her freshman year of college, Alice met her English teacher, Chrystal Rickie, someone she would get to know very well. After a few weeks, they were close friends, sending one another frequent text messages and watching girlie television shows together each week.Alice came from a broken family, so when
Eve
My Darling Puja
“Come into the cabin”, she texted me over the office IM. I was always excited to receive her messages and attention, but little did I suspect what was to follow.”Hi Puja” I said as I opened the door and entered. She quickly took off her earphones and shut her laptop before turning her chair to
Beyond Expectations
Howard Jay Edmundson slipped out of his room carefully. His younger brother was fast asleep, and Howard was anxious to explore Vegas on his own. He let the door click shut, and pressed his ear against the wood, hoping the slight sound hadn’t roused his brother. After a moment he pulled away and walked quietly
First Time
As always, thanks to my editors, LadyCibelle, and Techsan, for making my stories a much better read.Boy, first time sure implies a lot. I was reading some first-time stories and it made me start thinking about my first-time everything. Some were really good memories and others not so memorable.I have a hard time believing that
Nice Girls Don't Get Laid
I read somewhere that some people think that girls aren’t loyal or that they are particularly tricky and dishonest when it comes to friendships, especially friendships with the opposite sex. I don’t know who those people were talking about but they sure as hell weren’t talking about me. A while ago, I was alone. In
Watching… Ch. 04 – Trying Something New
Never Let Go
Nestling under your arm I sighed with contentment, pressing my cheek into the soft, warm cotton of your t-shirt. We were watching the season finale of Doctor Who. Again. I’d lost track of how many times we’d watched that episode, cuddled up on your sofa, each time noticing something slightly different, we loved picking out