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Excerpt of "Lies for Compassion"
An intro: This novel revolves around a young surgeon named Claude Ramirez, and the rather difficult time he gets into as a result of several zany schemes to rewrite some people's pasts. In this early bit, he is just about to meet someone who will make his life more difficult.
Claude shrugged resignedly as he listened to Fran, Mikey, and Nina ( Read more... ) -
Some necessary character explanation from Marce's POV
From My Mother's Line
It's a question that I always get asked: "Why are you so different from your sisters?" This is the best explanation I can muster:
My sister Layla, the eldest girl, is definitely the pride and joy of my parents. Many eldest children are. Many eldest daughters become 'daddy's girl' at some point in life. After all even as a little ( Read more... ) -
Roleplay: Stuck In the Middle of Nowhere
A roleplay with jeza_jezaro
Basically this introduces a new character, Claude Ramirez.
All Washed Up and Nowhere to Go
2013
"Why does this keep on happening to us?"
A few paces away Claude continued wringing out his socks. "We've never been stuck in the middle of a jungle before," he pointed out glibly as he shook out the sodden fabric.
"We've never been on ( Read more... ) -
The Ruse
A/N: Again, I have been watching Shakespeare. Marce puts a spin on the old plot. If one gets the "Much Ado" reference, you get cookies from me.
The Ruse
"Any moment now," Marce thought as she began washing up the glasses behind the counter. It had taken her quite a while to tear herself from the company of her friends, but it was necessary to pick ( Read more... ) -
On Miracles
A/N: A key part of Mark and Ida's story is that they tend to operate more on spiritual planes and principles than Emil and Marce do. The dichotomy of what a friend of mine used to call as "faith versus civil work" is apparent with these four. Anyway, a drabble on Mark's beliefs
I don't believe in accidents or coincidence. That's not surprising given ( Read more... ) -
Drabbles 91-100: More Fun in the Philippines
Drabbles 91-100: It’s More Fun in the Philippines!
91. Jeepney
"Don't they ever make these things with higher ceilings?"
Marce motioned for Emil to quiet down while everyone else in the jeepney laughed. "They make these things to fit in tight alleys, by the way," Darren said between snickers.
"It's not people friendly," Emil groused.
"Why, would you ( Read more... ) -
Drabbles 81-90
Drabbles 81-90: Ten love stories, ten Lifehouse songs!
81. All In
"I never thought it would end up this way actually."
"Why, what did you imagine?"
Ida sat up and looked at Mark. "I kind of thought I'd wander the world a bit, settle down late for companionship...I was always more restless than you are."
Mark nodded even as he glanced at their ( Read more... ) -
Drabbles 73-80
Eight years again of Darren
Car in the desert
"We have done crazier stuff than this."
Darren snorted as he stretched his legs. "You have. I've never driven a car across the desert."
"You're the consummate activist," Colin pointed out. "This scene should not be new to you."
Darren smiled as he looked around the latest encampment of Occupy London. "This ( Read more... ) -
Drabbles 65-72
Mark over eight years:
Cat with snowcone
"Aw, nuts, there's no way I can eat that now!"
The cat meowed insolently up at Mark before proceeding to take another lick of the snow cone. Had it not been for its impertinent look, it would have appeared almost comical.
Mark found himself shaking his head as he sat beside the feline. "Not fair. Everyone else ( Read more... )
