The senator was in a combative mood, and he was pressed for time. Under normal circumstances, his personal assistant would not even consider bothering him – but, of course, these were not normal circumstances. Joyce Sullivan had been on Senator Langley’s staff for eighteen years, but it had not always been easy. Her sixty-one-year-old boss … Continue reading A SURVIVOR
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THE ACCEPTANCE OF LOVE
Christine McIntyre had done everything she could to treat her patient with compassion and sensitivity, but she could not bring herself to approve of his lifestyle. Standing at the front door of the beautiful suburban home, she was confident that in this case, just like all the others she’d been assigned to, the patient had … Continue reading THE ACCEPTANCE OF LOVE
NINETEEN LOST SOULS
The shooter had his next victim in sight. He took a split second to check his aim, but just as he squeezed the trigger, his target turned ever so slightly. The bullet did not strike the center of Tyler Cassidy’s heart as intended but instead tore through the edge of the left ventricle, exited his … Continue reading NINETEEN LOST SOULS
AN INNOCENT VICTIM
Freshman Congresswoman Mary Louise Givens stood in the House Chambers and delivered the following speech to a gathering of her fellow Representatives and American citizens who filled the gallery. *** I am speaking to this body today because I have a responsibility to acknowledge the individual who inspired me to seek public office. So, please … Continue reading AN INNOCENT VICTIM
SELF-INFLICTED
Peter Redmond was in a good mood. He was always happy when it was his weekend to have his son stay with him. The divorce had become final eight months before, but he and Dana remained on friendly terms because they both wanted what was best for Logan. Although incompatible as a couple, their complete … Continue reading SELF-INFLICTED
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