She walks through a crowded plaza, a beacon of sultry beauty. She is temptation incarnate, a temptress with but one goal. She moves slowly, exulting in the wandering eyes of the men and not a few of the women. Many crave her. Others hate her. Still more c…

"Charlie, I'm sorry, but Everett needs me." I threw t-shirts and shorts randomly into my duffle bag.

"I thought you loved me!" Charlie looked like he was ready to throw things AT me.

"I do love you!" I emphatically shouted as I turned to get my things o…

Despite the stench of unwashed reptile, I could smell the newcomer. He paused at the sound of my footsteps as I approached.

"Cara? I'm here to take you home."

My hero I thought sarcastically.

"I have a new home now," I answered. I could sense him rel…