Mia Chambers exhaled, her breath quivering in the brisk afternoon air, as she finally turned off the narrow highway and onto a familiar rural road. The sign that read Pine Falls – 5 Miles stood … The Last Dance – Chapter 1 – Broken WingsRead more
Against All Odds – Chapter 1: Fateful Encounter
Lila stepped out of the taxi and into the sweltering Las Vegas heat, her long chestnut hair whipping in the desert wind. The glittering lights and raucous sounds of the Strip assaulted her senses as … Against All Odds – Chapter 1: Fateful EncounterRead more
The Last Dance – Chapter 3: Entwined in Past and Present
Previously – Chapter 2: Whispers on the Barre The soft pitter-patter of rain against the window gently roused Mia from sleep. For a moment, she lay motionless in the dim hush of her childhood bedroom, … The Last Dance – Chapter 3: Entwined in Past and PresentRead more
The Last Dance – Chapter 2: Whispers on the Barre
Previously – Chapter 1: Broken Wings Mia woke up the next morning to the sound of clattering dishes and the low hum of talk radio drifting in from the kitchen. Pale sunlight filtered through her … The Last Dance – Chapter 2: Whispers on the BarreRead more
Against All Odds – Chapter 12: Happily Ever After
Previously – Chapter 11: Full Circle The gentle spring breeze carried the scent of blooming flowers as Lila stood before the full-length mirror, adjusting her simple but elegant white dress. It had been a year … Against All Odds – Chapter 12: Happily Ever AfterRead more
Against All Odds – Chapter 11: Full Circle
Previously – Chapter 10: Healing and Growth The Las Vegas skyline shimmered in the distance, a mirage of neon and promise rising from the desert floor. Lila gazed out the airplane window, a mix of … Against All Odds – Chapter 11: Full CircleRead more
Against All Odds – Chapter 10: Healing and Growth
Previously – Chapter 9: Temptation and Trust The crisp autumn air nipped at Lila’s cheeks as she stood outside the television studio, her heart pounding a rapid rhythm against her ribs. Today was the day … Against All Odds – Chapter 10: Healing and GrowthRead more
Against All Odds – Chapter 9: Temptation and Trust
Previously – Chapter 8: New Beginnings The warm Chicago summer had given way to a crisp autumn, the trees in the park across from Jake and Lila’s apartment ablaze with vibrant reds and golds. Six … Against All Odds – Chapter 9: Temptation and TrustRead more
Against All Odds – Chapter 8: New Beginnings
Previously – Chapter 7: The Road to Recovery The Chicago skyline loomed large through the windshield as Lila navigated the busy streets, stealing glances at Jake in the passenger seat. They had been back in … Against All Odds – Chapter 8: New BeginningsRead more
Against All Odds – Chapter 7: The Road to Recovery
Previously – Chapter 6: Rock Bottom The California sun beat down mercilessly as Lila’s rental car wound its way up the scenic Pacific Coast Highway. Her knuckles were white on the steering wheel, a mix … Against All Odds – Chapter 7: The Road to RecoveryRead more
Against All Odds – Chapter 6: Rock Bottom
Previously – Chapter 5: The Unraveling The morning sun had barely begun to peek over the horizon when Lila stirred awake, her body instinctively seeking the warmth of Jake beside her. But as her hand … Against All Odds – Chapter 6: Rock BottomRead more