TUESDAY TALES - STORIES WRITTEN TO THE PROMPT "TRAIN" BY 15 WRITERS

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JEAN JOACHIM (Contemporary Romance)
"The Rescued Heart"
“Rory, you stupid ass. You’re in love with that insufferable man.”
LINDSAY DOWNS (Contemporary Romantic Suspense)
“Hello. Who’s this?”

“Who I am doesn’t matter. All that does is, if you want to see Roger alive you’d better do as you’re told,” the voice said.
KAREN CINO (Contemporary Romance)
Pia held her cell phone in her hand waiting for it to ring.  She had called Lorenzo two hours ago, and then twenty minutes ago.
V.L.LOCEY (Sports Romance)
“I really like him, Alain that is,” I explained and looked at both of my aunts. They bobbed their heads in understanding. 
TRISHA FAYE (20th Century Historical)

Ignoring Doris for the moment, I headed over to the sideboard. Grabbing a pot from below, I sat it next to the water pail and dipped out a few dippers of water, tipping the bucket to pour the last of it into the pot.

IRIS BLOBEL (Aussie Romance)

It was Anita, and the sound of her unnatural American accent uttering the words, made him sick.

SARAH CASS (Contemporary Romance)

“Who the hell does he think he is?”

“I’m pretty sure he thinks he’s Thomas Strayer, an antiquities dealer—and he’d be right."
 JILLIAN CHANTAL (20th Century Historical)    
She knew her mother would think it scandalous that she’d let a strange man touch her in such an intimate way but she had no choice if she didn’t want to show up at dinner half dressed. 
TRICIA ANDERSEN (Medieval Fantasy Romance) 
He glanced around the throne room wildly looking for Miranda.  Home is not home until she is in my arms. 
DAVEE JONES (YA Romance) 
"Twister Fate" 
"The smell of roasted corn, barbeque, and kettle corn filled the air.  A clear blue sky provided the perfect backdrop for the small county fair in rural Oklahoma." 
STEFAN ELLERY (Sci Fi)
Paul felt heat rising out of his body and along his veins, it was not a burning sensation more like a warmth that spread around him, his body lit up and the light shone through his clothing. 
ELIZABETH BLACK (Paranormal Erotic Romantic Comedy) 
"That's the Spirit"
We missed the train, and Eric wanted to stay in a lovely bed and breakfast. He forgot to tell me the place was haunted. 
KATHLEEN BALL (Western Romance) 
A new bride. I bet you kept her up late.” She laughed and winked at him. The sparkle in her eyes had him shaking his head. 
ROSALIND NAZILLI (Erotic Fiction)
 “I am just very nervous. It is all such a black area for me. I have researched a little and found some aspects quite terrifying...
TAI VICARI (Sci Fi/Fantasy) 

His office building was highly guarded. Cameras were everywhere. Sabrina walked next to a woman with similar features as her and swiped her building pass from her purse.

 

TUESDAY TALES - 14 WRITERS WRITING TO THE PROMPT - "LIBRARY"

WELCOME! The word prompt is "library". Click on the writer's name to read their story on their blog. Thanks for stopping by.

JEAN JOACHIM (Contemporary Romance)
“Does Miss Skin and Bones read?”
“Just the fashion news.” 
Rory nodded. “Aha, I see. A real intellectual.”
JILL CHANTAL (20th Century Historical)
“Excellent. I love it. You showed the men, didn’t you?”
DAVEE JONES (YA)
"Irene knew the obstacles being older than not just her suitemate, but most everyone in the dorm."
TRICIA ANDERSEN (Medieval Fantasy Romance)
Either we wait here for an attack that may never occur or we return to the palace and defend the heart of our kingdom.  I am ready to return home.  What do you (Acwish to do?" 
LINDSAY DOWNS (Romantic Fantasy)
This is delicious, considering it’s my first meal of the day ever. Aravan, you are a wonderful preparer of food,” she said giving him a regal nod.
IRIS BLOBEL (Aussie Romance)
“Why would Anita lie to the press? I thought you stopped seeing that woman weeks ago.”
Tyson was silent for a moment. A long moment. 
V. L. LOCEY (Sports Romance)
“I`m friends with Boris Kieron and he never kisses my neck. I think you and Coach Lessard are make-out buddies.” 
TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)
Doris headed towards the sink, grabbing an extra apron hanging on the back of one of the mismatched wooden chairs. “Norma Gean told us that her mother is going to start teaching us stitchery lessons at 4-H.
KAREN CINO (Contemporary Romance)
A long silence lingered.  The sound of the icemaker echoed throughout the house.   
SARAH CASS (Contemporary Romance)
 “I hate that you’re leaving. I just wanted to do something for you.”
“God you’re such an ass.” 
ROSALIND NAZILLI (Erotic Fiction)
He stood looking at her with his thumbs looped into the pockets of his cut off’s, forcing the waistband of them down slightly.
ELIZABETH BLACK (Contemporary Erotic Romantic Comedy)
"Breaking in the Library"
It took about a week for Eric to sufficiently recover from rolling around in poison ivy. He had welts everywhere - use your imagination. 
STEFAN ELLERY(Sci Fi)
The ship slowed down and Paul could feel the change in speed, he looked at one of the monitors and found a large golden planet below them. The planet loomed closer as they descended towards its surface. 
KATHLEEN BALL (Western Romance)
Alice wanted to scream. Where was the fancy ranch house? Where was the cook?

TUESDAY TALES - 16 WRITERS WRITING TO THE WORD PROMPT BITE

Welcome to Tuesday Tales. Thanks for stopping by! Our word prompt is "bite" today. Please click on the writer's name to go to their blog. We hope you're return to read everyone's tales today.

JEAN JOACHIM (Contemporary Romance)
She chuckled to herself. With that pancake he calls a woman, no wonder he loves my chest.
IRIS BLOBEL (Aussie Romance)
Drained and tired she went back to pick up her phone again. She’d hardly slept the two nights before, unable to keep her hands–and mouth– off Tyson.
TRICIA ANDERSEN (Medieval Fantasy Romance)
He turned to find the wispy shadow that proceeded the arrival of one of the black clad soldiers.  Thatcher drew his sword as he prepared to fight.
V. L. LOCEY  (Romantic Comedy)
He looked sleepy but it was desire making him appear so heavy-lidded. 
SARAH CASS (Contemporary Romance)
 “No, not here,” Amanda whined. The car sputtered and spurted, it barely made it to the shoulder before dying. 
KAREN CINO (Contemporary Romance)
Pia shook her head so hard, she’d swear she felt her brain shift.  Something didn’t seem right.  
LINDSAY DOWNS (Romantic Fantasy)
With a last bite of steak Sallie Ann raised her wine glass, took a sip then over its rim glanced to her mother.

“Okay, who exactly am I?”  

TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

Hot tears ran down my cheeks and fell onto the oilcloth covering the kitchen table. I sobbed until no tears remained.  
JILLIAN CHANTAL (20th Century Historical Romance)
 Fiona whirled around. It was the woman, Cordelia. “Do please ignore the ogre in the corner." 
SHERRY GLOAG (Fiction)
The words rattled in his head and he shot an agonised glance at Jody. “Please tell me I’m wrong,” he begged, as he watched the tears tracked down her cheeks.  
ROSALIND NAZILLI(Fiction, profanity)
How many times had she been through this ritual? Too many she knew and she was glad that the end was in sight.
STEFAN ELLERY (Sci Fi)Paul did not know what to expect when traveling through the wormhole, he watched many scifi’s and they all had there own take, dazzling colors, the stretching of the ship and its passengers.
ELIZABETH BLACK (Sweet Romantic Comedy)
I remembered the trouble we got into in the last house we visited. What kind of trouble would Eric get us into this time?  
KATHLEEN BALL (Western Romance) 
She was a wild one and he couldn’t get enough of her. Imagine a beautiful woman like that wanting a cowboy like him.
DAVEE JONES (YA)
"Finding Love and Bigfoot"
"The others would be displeased if they knew of his unnatural interest in this other animal, especially a human."  
TAI VICARI (Sci Fi/Fantasy)

Sabrina’s  curiosity always got the better of her, and although she smelled like the catch of the day and needed a shower desperately, she just couldn’t resist so she went to the third floor.
 

TUESDAY TALES - PICTURE PROMPT! 19 WRITERS

WELCOME! HERE IS THE PICTURE WE'RE ALL WRITING TO THIS WEEK. THANKS FOR STOPPING BY.

JEAN JOACHIM(Contemporary Romance)
"The Big Lie"
Willow Falls lost its charm for Dale Carruthers many years ago, after she found out Cliff Thomas had married someone else.
LINDSAY DOWNS (Fantasy)
“Can I help you Miss. You seem lost,” she heard a sensually husky male voice ask from behind her.
V. L. LOCEY (Romantic Comedy)
Alain had made us a big root beer float which we were now sharing on a rustic swing on his front porch. 
TRICIA ANDERSEN 
Chloe glanced up at Max.  What exactly did he tell his family about her?
SHERRY GLOAG (Paranormal Romantic Suspense)
“You talk to yourself when that… that… that thing demands your attention?” While he managed to lace his words with arrogance, she identified the fear lurking in the man’s eyes.
TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)
Eliza Jane drifted along the dusty road towards town. Shimmering light waves obscured her vision, as when heat radiates up from hot asphalt roads.
ELIZABETH BLACK (Sweet Contemporary Romance)
Eric and my son Paul took me out for Mother's Day, and I wanted a box of candy that looked like rocks!
CATHY GREENFEDER (Western Romance Novella)
"Any Cowboy Won't Do"
 It could be Main Street anywhere, but she knew it as the town she grew up in and couldn’t wait to leave shortly after finishing school.  
STEFAN ELLERY (Sci Fi)
Why do I always get myself into these messes. Just looking at me from a distance you’d think I’d be in a good situation.
KAREN CINO(Contemporary Romance)
Francine Raggalio walked passed the row of stores in the quaint town of Rossville, looking for 6039 Hylan Boulevard.  
ROSALIND NAZILLI (Erotice Fiction/Profanities-R)
She had so much pent up longing in her body, a really fierce need that most people would have satisfied by getting themselves picked up in a bar or some place.
IRIS BLOBEL  (Aussie Romance)
His hands started to caress her body in places which she didn't know existed. Never in her life had she thought she would move this fast, but everything was different with her footy player.
SARAH CASS (Contemporary Romance)
 It was too good to be true.  This whole damn thing was, not to mention that sexy mechanic that kept glancing her way. 
KATHLEEN TIGHE BALL (Western Romance)
The lure of his intoxicating scent, sexy grin and hard body brought her back.
MARIA FERRER(Fiction)
"Bad Penny"
Bill drove over the town line and stepped back in time.  Same store fronts.  Same people. Same lies.
TAI VICARI (Sci Fi/Fantasy)
She cooed in response to his warm lips caressing her flesh which sent tingles throughout her body.
CAROLYN GIBBS (Contemporary Romance)
Leslie Gaines drove her green mini cooper, singing along to Sheryl Crow’s song “A Change Will Do You Good.” She slowed down and turned off the Interstate, entering Ulster County, New York, her hometown.
DAWNE PROCHILO (Sweet Contemporary Romance)
"Any normal Fourth of July would have had Main Street bustling as laughing children licked away remnants of cotton candy smeared across their cheeks..."  
DAVEE JONES (Paranormal YA Romance)
"Finding Love in a Black Lagoon"

“Owen leaned forward in his chair, his hands dangling in between his parted knees. “You don’t know what it’s like growing up in a small town.”

  

  

TUEDAY TALES, 14 WRITERS WRITING TO THE WORD PROMPT, "LAUGHTER"

 Welcome to Tuesday Tales! Thank you for stopping by.  We are writing to the prompt "laughter". Click on the author's name to go to their blog and read their story. Please remember to return here and visit other writers.
JEAN JOACHIM (Contemporary Romance)
Dr. Hack Roberts filled the space, his husky, six foot two-inch frame, lazed against the door jamb. 
TRICIA ANDERSEN (Medival Fantasy Romance)
"We are dealing with black magic, boys.  Let the battle begin!”
V. L. LOCEY (Romantic Comedy)
"Before we begin any negotiations, I need to know just what`s so damned special about Alain Lessard,” I informed my boss.
IRIS BLOBEL (Aussie Romance)
Ty took a step back and raked a hand through his hair, clearly surprised by her words. Then he studied her with an intensity that sent shivers down her spine.
LINDSAY DOWNS (Romantic Fantasy)
"I can only go partway. In our village it is not allowed for men and women to bath together, even if they are joined.”
ROSALIND NAZILLI (Fiction)
When laughter filled the night sky he shuffled as best he could towards the hillock. She had achieved what she had set out to. 
ELIZABETH BLACK (Erotic Romantic Comedy)
The inside of this rental looked bigger than the outside. What was this place, the Tardis?

STEFAN ELLERY  (Sci Fi)
Paul, did not think the death of his pet would affect him, it was ugly and if any earth girl saw it they would most likely run away. Yet, he could not help feel sad.
CATHY GREENFEDER (Paranormal)
When they got inside, he put the log beside the fireplace then stood with arms braced against the mantelpiece. Except  for his cowboy boots, his pose reminded her of a Grecian god, and she laughed.
SARAH CASS (Historical Western Romance)
The whole thing reeked of Tommy and his manipulations. How had he known?
JILLIAN CHANTAL (Contemporary Romance)
“Thanks.” Anna smiled up at him. “It would’ve been a disaster if I fell down this escalator. I’d never live it down and the members of the bar who haven’t met me yet would know me as that klutz lawyer.”
DAVEE JONES (Paranormal, YA Romance)
“Kalista shivered in the cool autumn air with Caleb’s sentence. She rubbed her arms and returned a question.  “What about us talking makes us so crazy?”
KATHLEEN TIGHE BALL (Western Romance)
There had to be some mistake. This could not, would not be her new home.
KAREN CINO (Contemporary Romance)
By the time Lisa arrived, Pia was totally out of control.  In between blowing her nose and crying, her words were barely recognizable. 

TUESDAY TALES - 12 WRITERS WRITING TO THE PROMPT "YELLOW"

Welcome! We're writing stories around the word, "yellow" today. Click on the name of the writer to go to their blog. Then return to us to read more! Thanks for stopping by.
JEAN JOACHIM (Contemporary Romance)
    "The Rescued Heart"
The judge tapped on his desk with his yellow pencil. “Gentlemen, please control your clients. This trial has become a circus. 
SHERRY GLOAG (Romantic Suspense)

“She told me the father wanted to remain in his hometown and refused to travel with her when she wanted to return to the States. So she brought the child back with her and dumped it on me and then within the week disappeared again.”

TRICIA ANDERSEN (Medieval Fantasy Romance)
“You are going to war.”   He sighed.  “Most likely, yes.  We are going to war.” 
SARAH CASS (Urban Fantasy)
 “Rise, Child.  You are not their inferior.” My father spoke with warmth and pride I hadn’t heard in years. “They are yours. I hadn’t quite realized what you’re capable of.”
IRIS BLOBEL (Aussie Romance)
When Katie opened the door, Ty leaned against the doorjamb, his arms crossed over his chest.
“The maker of my green tea has finally arrived.”
V.L. LOCEY (Romantic Comedy)
“I am taking offense to all of this!” I snapped and shot to my feet. “Can we please speak as if this were not a locker room?!” I railed.
LINDSAY DOWNS (Romantic Fantasy)
Hidden moderately in the shadows she watched as the crowd started to form and was happy when some of the villagers recognized, nodded to her but did not bow to their knee, which she returned.
KAREN CINO (Contemporary Romance)
Pia took a deep breath.  This was due or die. 
ROSALIND NAZILLI (Fiction - rated R)

Mustafa followed her lead, stepped out of his pants and stood gloriously naked before her in the moonlight.

STEFAN ELLERY (Sci Fi)
Silf went back to the pilot's, the view to space was covered by the scavengers, Silf’s face harden. “Sit down and hold on.”  
ELIZABETH BLACK (Romantic Comedy)
I hate the color yellow because it's so damned sunny and cheerful. That's what it looks like outside - so fucking happy I just want to crawl under my blankets and die. 
TAINA VICARI (Fantasy)
Slowly Sabrina rounded the street corner. She had sensed him for quite some time. Following her since China.

TUESDAY TALES, 11 WRITERS WRITING TO THE WORD PROMPT "TRAVEL"

Welcome! This week we're writing to the prompt "travel". Come and join us. Click on the writer's name to go to their blog. Come back to read more stories.
JEAN JOACHIM (Contemporary Romance)
"The Rescued Heart"
He couldn’t control his gaze as it slid down to ogle her generous breasts, peeping out from the heart-shaped neckline.
TRICIA ANDERSEN (Medieval Fantasy Romance)
."That, Count Brunon, makes you equal to me in this little tragedy, doesn’t it?  Neither of us can have her."
V.L. LOCEY (Romantic Comedy)
“Do you like curvy women, Mister Lessard?” I whispered seductively, palming my aching breast.   
LINDSAY DOWNS (Romantic Fantasy)
“Sir, here is your daughter. As you can see I was able to rescue her from that Falo before he could do her harm.” 
KAREN CINO (Contemporary Romance)
Pia paced back and forth across the room.  She didn’t have a clue what she was going to say to Lorenzo. 
ROSALIND NAZILLI (Fiction)
He rose to his knees and removed his shirt. Byrony gasped because he was truly exquisite, almost she thought, to the point that he alone could suffice her needs as he was.
SARAH CASS (Urban Fantasy)
No one knew the reason Pyre was so close to my father. No one, of course, but myself. It was an unknown fact to the wyvern world that my mother hadn’t been as human as she seemed. 
STEFAN ELLERY (Sci Fi)
Silf had settled down and Ariana remained on the ship, though if Silf had her way she would be left on the next planet that they passed by. It did not help that not one planet was habitable.   
KATHLEEN TIGHE BALL (Western Romance)
The last few days had him on his toes the whole time. He wondered if Alice was as pretty as he remembered
SHERRY GLOAG (Romantic Suspense)
“What can I say to convince you?” she asked into the silence.  “For a couple of years I managed to keep track of my daughter’s movements. 
TAINA VICARI (Fantasy/sci fi)
Sleep overcame her and she dreamt of being with Junior in the labyrinth, on their bench when he first kissed her. So warm and inviting.