He felt time fall away, saw Merlin gathering herbs with Vivienne in a summer meadow on the mythical island. He wanted to tell Trixie about these visions, that maybe he was a modern Merlin and she was his Lady of the Lake, but that would have to wait.
Read MoreShe lashed out, putting poutish mouth to dramatic effect, “SHUT UP! You Toad of no acclaim! I have Satan on my side! I have people who worship me!”
Read MoreHua was thinking about how to cook the big softshell turtle for her husband when she spotted a large pile of dried fish maw on the roadside.
Read MoreThree days later, Geoff drove Emily to the airport in Dublin to catch a flight back to New Jersey. Sweet with the nectar of new love and grasping one of Geoff’s tweed caps, which he had taken off and given to her in a parting gesture, Emily gave him a tearful hug and promised to keep in touch.
Read MoreScars in small silver lines ran across Jack’s hairless chest. Jack wondered how long it would take before his secret was as open as his shirt.
Read MoreFive good things. Go.
Read MoreGracefully winding her way among her guests, Laura dished out hugs and kisses-on-the-cheek to diplomats and rebels, aid workers and opposition leaders, macho journalists and the young women of the moment some had brought along.
Read MoreIt’s dark when I unlock the door, flip switches, get the coffee
brewing.
