Chapter Seventeen The Exhibition matches were held in a completely other coliseum that was closed off to the public and only open this one time of year. All of the contestants, Noah included, were to be paired at random match ups everyone fighting up to five times a day. There was no telling how many fights you had so if Noah didn’t get in his five fights before too long he would be stuck waiting around in case his number...

It started so innocently, all those years ago, when they were six years old, when he woke up to discover a big plastic spider on the pillow. Even at that age, spiders were frightening beasts to him, and he had been in tears for hours afterwards, much to the other boys amusement. Gary and Steve were childhood friends that had grown up into 34 year olds who were still good friends now, as then. They lived five miles apart i...

Comfortable. At peace, Contemplating. Not a conversation- -but things privy shared already, And yet, Like strangers we sit.

Oh harsh tides be humble upon my soul may your tainted waters lead me not astray Oh harsh tides your secrets are plentiful with each splash I see your cruelness Oh harsh tides your cold touch shares so much pain as still waters slowly grace my face and glistens down my cheeks our pain entangles So harsh waters guide me your way for the shore line has faded and the storm is up ahead the tides are raging but I am completely...

Bruce dropped Amber at home then returned to his parents house where he found his brother still up. "Hey Vince, what's shaking?" he inquired. "Nothing special, just wanted to talk," was his response. Bruce just rolled his eyes, "Not another speech about throwing my life away because I am wasting it on some pregnant teenager." "You got me all wrong little Brother. I can tell you love her and she loves you, this is about co...

New York’s entertainment district was jam packed that Friday night, but that hadn’t stopped twenty-one year old Èrabèlle Skylark from getting past the long lineup outside. She was a beautiful brunette with mahogany eyes, creamy fair skin, with a small beauty mark above the left corner of her lip. Onyx nightclub was filled with fog, flashing strobe lights, and dancing sweaty bodies. Synthesized bass pounded from the mounte...

Walk with me once more my dear,Even though we're in the shadows. Walk with me hand in hand again,Even though we're walking in fear.Treading down the alleys we chose,  Knowing hate may discover us.Treading down the alleys of dread,Knowing hate is always so close. Striding down cobblestones of need, Hoping our love will soon be free. Striding down dark and silent streets, Hoping our sharing hearts won't bleed.Friends will r...

Wings spread wide, feathers in flight, The little finch flew through the air. He sings his song, as he flies along, To his true love, one that was rare. Her golden glory shown from above. The sun, was a lover so true. During the day he thinks himself a dove. That how much he loved her. She loved his sweet melody, And would listen to him day by day. And on the days he had cried. She gave him the warmth of her ray. When he...

I am captivated by your gaze I confessI sense there's desire unexpressedYour silence is speaking to my heartGives assurance we shall never partOur souls are reaching out to expressThe bond we share can't be suppressedYour love takes away my doubts and fearsAnd it wipes away all my tearsOur thoughts cry out in quiet refrainA magical touch that can't be containedOur heavenly song written from aboveIs sung in silence, our du...

I long for your smile,to see your pretty face.I crave to feel your touch,tenderness of your embrace.I desire to hear your laughterfor it’s music in my ears.Your voice softly whispers,and wipes away all my fears.My vision of youis right here with me.This is the only placeyou were meant to be.You've made your homehere within my heart,but fate has been unkind,distance has kept us apart.I imagine the fiery sparklethat twinkle...

The IllusionLife is caught between light and darknessCaught between reality and desireA beautiful rose in bloomIs gone far too soonThat child that was playingBecomes an old man prayingThe events we so carefully planIn time will turn into sandPower, money, and fameCan't endure the flamesLet there be no confusionWhat seems so real is but an illusionLife seduces us with pleasures seenJust one more thing will fulfill my dream...

I am in love With a wonderful man He has my heart You see I have always felt his love It will never ever leave I love to hold him In my arms And kiss him so tenderly To look into his eyes To see the desire  To feel his fingertip shake His breath's sudden catch His body react to mine To know he is on fire I know that he loves me It is more than a body's desire We are everything to one another It is love as true as time He...

When Cricket returned from dinner, she stood looking in the mirror. What she saw did not impress her. She was about 5'5" tall; slim with an almost boyish figure. Her long straight blond hair hung limply, just touching her shoulders. Her smooth pale complexion was almost ghostly. Her eyes were a soft hazel green color, but plain with no radiance gleaming from them, until excitement grabbed her. Her smile was pretty, but se...

A Winter's DayThat winter's day was pure and white,The nip of cold in morning’s light.A chimney’s smoke was twisting high,Reaching up in the grey blue sky.It took me back to my faded youth,A less complex time of trust and truth.The days were long and filled with joy,Our love was fresh, not brash and coy.The still air was broken by icy chill,Snowflakes falling on the window sill.The journey was long, my trek complete,It wa...

Before the ride to Bruce's house Amber managed to repair her makeup and she looked great in his eyes. "I still can't believe he said those things," Bruce commented attempting to break the ice. "Its just creepy, he was always one of my favorite Uncles, she responded looking down at the floorboards. The arrived at Bruce's and though she was filled with apprehension she allowed herself to be escorted inside to meet his of th...