Mr. Gold surveyed the sum of his life’s work. In his small pawnshop he had more merchandise then he could display, and he liked it that way ( Read more... )

Cannon: True Blood  
Pairing: Alcide/Sookie

The smell of her skin intoxicated him. It was sweet, like strawberries. The taste she left on his lips reminded him of watermelon, and he found himself unable to stop as his hands worked to remove the fabric between them.

They were entwined in each other’s arms, united and completely oblivious to the balmy ( Read more... )

Lily checked her watch. Sam was already 30 minutes late, and the crisp air was settling into her bones. Sam was never late.

She sighed impatiently. Sam always made it such a big deal when she was seconds late, now this? Ridiculous.

Sam jumped out of a taxi. Agitated, Lily moved from under the awning toward him. She started to chide, but something in ( Read more... )

Elsa’s house had been on the market for months. Her realtor had little in the way of advice other then “patience.” But that was nearly impossible for Elsa.

She had to walk down that street every day for work.  She had to walk by where it happened. She had to look at those stains.

Elsa remembered the day it happened. She remembered the day her two ( Read more... )