R. Eric

In the shower, we cleaned up and yes, we did more than just bathe. What I found interesting was the heightened scents of smell. I could smell the soap more. Looking at it, it was just normal Ivory Soap, but it was stronger smelling than I remember. Colin lifted his head as the shampoo was being rinsed. He opened his eyes and caught my look of amazement. He smiled. “You’re smelling things and soon, you’ll be hearing things better than before.” He grimaced. “You’re becoming the most perfect pr

He wanted to be turned. Brett was not considered by Devon, but he was disappointed when he wasn't Colin did it on purpose and in love.

We turned on the platform to the people who stood and applauded. There were a few hoots, too. Then the lone trumpet played the triumphant Voltaire as we walked down the center aisle again, this time, legally married. The guests were all still applauding as we went, followed by my mother…Colin’s and my mother and our legal daughter. The lack of physical appearing age difference was still a little striking to me, but she was our daughter now. Once at the end of the aisle, Mom grabbed me, still

The party lasted until late and we’d been…well, sort of busy. Planning and showing people around. Everyone wanted to personally see every room which we gladly showed them. There were drinks served, the champagne of course, and other drinks including a red and a green punch that did and didn’t have alcohol. And don’t forget the eggnog. There was also dancing! But the first dance was a waltz to which Colin offered me his hand and we danced the waltz and it was recorded and played on Susan’s show

You're suppose to wonder about the life cycle for Devon. And romantic billionaires is the heart of gay fiction. That's why they're Fairie Tales. Not Fairy Tales, but tales for us fairies!

They could be all! McGee was sexy in NCIS, okay I had a thing for Michael Weatherly, but McGee was fine! Actually, when he got too skinny he lost my interest. I though he and Tony made a great couple!

Things were now really starting to get a little chaotic. The manor house was spectacular, but it was the wiring that was the hard part. All these computers and screens required special wiring and a crew of men worked feverishly to get it done. We chose the second weekend in June the following year to marry and Gabriella and Mom were told it was to be over the top. Hell, it had to be, this house was over the top! The power was on and now it was well lit and shone like…I don’t know. It gleamed

Unlike the movies, the body of a vampire didn’t just dissolve, but it did slowly break apart and began blowing away. I leaned toward Colin. “I am FREEZING!” I said at last. “I’m going to make that coffee and hot chocolate right now.” I turned to walk away only to be grabbed by Colin who brought me into a hug. “It’s over,” Colin said embracing me closer, but his voice was almost a whisper that was both relieved and astounded. “I’ve lived in fear so long for those around me, but it’s final

Had I wanted this? To become a vampire? Perhaps, but I never dreamed it would ever happen. Mom was calming down, but still worried. She was my mother, the worry was part of the job. “Shouldn’t he be screened for things like HIV or something? That man broke the skin.” Colin nodded. “Brett wasn’t HIV positive, Betty.” He smiled but looked at me. “I’m so sorry, Devon.” I touched the area where the bite was, it wasn’t hurting nearly as much as it had. I looked at him and saw his face was

We landed in Charleston. We went back to the leased house and then Gabriella, Colin and I rode out to Wentworth Manor, pleased to see all the Kudzu and debris gone and now they were pulling up the marble that had been in the entrance foyer. I saw then they were trying to save some of the ornate mantles that had been on many of the fireplaces and other decorative moldings that had given the old plantation mansion its grandeur. The landscaping men and women were now beginning on cleaning up what w

Whatever happened in the past for Colin had an effect on him so deeply. Being what he had been was horrible making him afraid to connect with anyone. He was taking a big risk connecting with me. Loneliness was making the fact I was here so much more important to him. He didn’t seem to be able to let me go. When we went to sleep, he was spooned up behind me, which was more practical as he was taller. His arm held me to him while we slept. I didn’t like so much as a teddy bear when I was a child,

No, there were no elves or Hobbits I saw. And to me they spewed. no condensation. My perspective.

I woke so comfortably as I heard Tony’s light snore next to me. I smiled hearing that he was comfortable. I determined to be there for him to make sure he continued to be there. That morning we got up, changed to shorts and t-shirts (not your Hanes or other t-shirt used as underwear) and enjoyed our day at sea. There were many things to see on this great ship. This was a cruise ship, yes, but the feeling was again was it not a party ship. There was no cruise director using a bullhorn announ

It is a vast world and getting smaller in that we see broadcasts from around the world. I think of myself raised in the world of television and the accents are starting to merge. My husband had a definite accent from Queens. Rolling Meadows, Long Island if you need to know. Yet, as I spent time there, I began to hear a difference in accents from Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and even Staten Island. The Southern accents can be harsh and sharp, different from those from Texas or Louisiana. I love Australia. It has a very unique history. The accents there were shaped by those that settled there. I've heard G'day and other words. I hope there will always be variety in the world. It just adds to it's magic. I saw a lot of the world because of Daniel, my husband. Secretly, Australia became a sort of Gay Nirvana to me. I know it isn't true, all places in the world can have it's good and bad. I had many loves in my head before I met Daniel, from Australia and New Zealand. Where men thunder! How could I resist?

You can tell? It's like when they all comment about my Southern accent. There's the country accent and mountain accent and a whole lot of others. People from Cheraw and Gaffney sound very country, yet the people in Charleston is softer. It takes a while to tell the difference. A trained ear. I was just saying my ear wasn't trained and to me, they sound the same. I watch BBC and now I really don't hear the accent as much.

What I was pleased with when the muster drills were done an hour before we left. Tony and I got our life vests and reported to our assigned area near where we would go if there was an emergency. This was mandatory on every passenger ship. After that was done, the ship was ours. We did the departure from a deck above and waved. If you’ve never been on a cruise, you’ve seen on TV where people line the railings and wave to people known and unknown as they left. There were many other boats in the

There are psychologists out there scratching their heads. I hadn't thought of it, but it was coincidence. I think. And to Daddydavek, that's what he said about pharmaceuticals being one of the things that made them money.

Colin now was even more at ease with me if that were possible. The basement at the manor was finally emptied and now the reconstruction could take a more earnest step farther. “We need to invite your mother to dinner,” Colin said. “If just to assure her you’re still alive.” He grinned at me. I worked on the laptop. “We can do it Friday night?” Colin nodded. “If she wants to.” He dumped contents from an envelope out and sighed. “The problem with living this life is this.” He held u

I had to look Wentworth Miller up! I can say Wentworth is cute, but no. Colin Wentworth is much better looking. Miller is a kid compared to Colin.

Daniel is Seth and yes, they wear clothes to avoid offending the Children of Eve.

Things were not just tense in A’Dore, they were practically coming to blows! There were rumors as well as fact. People were reporting deaths and that fueled more intensity and panic. Now the line in front of the palace was getting crowded. No one wanted to become sick and that fear was adding even more panic. Supplies for the little warriors were falling short. The blood liquids were growing less and as we tried to make more. There just weren’t enough men or women willing to give the bloo

Getting up the next morning, it was just before dawn. I noticed the door to Colin’s room was open a little, so I looked out. Gabriella was waiting on the balcony as the sky was again beginning that glow on the horizon. I put the robe on and walked outside with her. “It’s so pretty,” Gabriella said knowing I was there, but not taking her eyes off the sky. “I wish I could explain how I feel. These past decades have been this long nightmare I never thought would ever end.” “I don’t believe

We flew to New York. That was pretty great for me because I hadn’t seen Nick in nearly a year! I wanted to see Kathy and Al. Our nephew David would be staying in Tony’s late parents’ home with Nick. I wished Melissa was going to be there. I promised I wouldn’t give Tony a hard time about spending money when purchasing things for our real trip. That would be in Milan I told myself. We were going to New York. He was buying something there so we could go to Italy to buy more. Did that made sense?

One more time Gabriella and Colin took the serum. And once again, there was the pain. Now the pain in both was hard to take for me. I knew I was in love with Colin and I liked Gabriella. She was his baby, his child. She never judged Colin or me. That was unusual even for a woman of the twenty-first-century woman in the South. It was only five minutes for the serum to work on Colin. I watched again as sweat formed on his upper lip as he endured the pain. Gabriella’s was still lasting much longer.

Colin hugged Gabriella understanding what she felt, knowing what she had to have felt seeing the sunrise. “We’ll see it again, but this time now, seeing it the first time in so long, you won’t ever forget.” She tightened her embrace and just nodded. “Thank you, Daddy.” She kissed his cheek. “I’ll never forget, Cousin Colin.” She smiled as she wiped her face of tears. Then she looked at me. “There aren’t words to convey how much what you’ve done means. Thank you.” I nodded. “He did most o