Debbie gets ganged

Debbie’s boyfriend Jay was nowhere close to being old enough to drink but he was friendly with some of the older guys who frequented the bar on the corner where he hung out. Often they[…]

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The swimming pool

Some years ago I worked in a town in Surrey and used to go to the local swimming pool at lunchtimes. It had separate men's showers and changing room. Well this day it wasn't busy[…]

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English teacher

“Christ, I can’t do this. There is no way I can walk into the building today,” Jodi whispered to herself. Going into the school this morning would be the end of a long night, or[…]

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Her training

HER TRAINING Let me tell you about my problem that began a few years back. The problem was my 16-year-old stepdaughter. She was a little less than 5’ tall, weighed around 85 lbs., and was[…]

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Great vexations

When the Cullens brought him into their home, eight-year-old Jasper thought it too big. He was so terrified of the high ceilings and echoing spaces in their elegant foyer, so bright and sterile. He thought[…]

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Time off

The young intern sat by himself in one corner of the coffee shop. He had learned about medicine, but more importantly, he had learned something about life. “You look like shit, Ben.” He continued with[…]

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