Martini Stories

An engaging and entertaining look at love, life and longing through poetry and verse, quips and quotes. Author Vickie Jenkins blends 20 years of observations as a broadcast journalist and media coach with her improv comedy and stage experience to serve up a sexy, sassy, and sometimes skewed view of the human condition. 'Random Martinis & Anonymous Sex' may leave you shaken, stirred, up, or on the rocks.

When Emerald first passes information to the tall, blonde spy with sparkling blue eyes she thought it was a one and done thing. She gave him the information, she left and never saw him again, she's American, he's British that should be the end of it. Then her handler informs her that MI6 and the CIA will be working together in a joint operation, and she will be getting a British partner. She is partnered with James Bond, a man as pretentious as he is handsome, over time they become friends. And together they face what they slowly come to realize it a great threat to both their beloved countries.

Caroline is so happy for her two bestfriends when they finally tie the knot! But sadly, Kate is ill and can't go on the honeymoon with her new husband, so she sends Caroline along with him instead. When they get there they both get drunk and spend the night together. When they get back home, Caroline can't live with the guilt, and decides to tell Kate the truth. But when she goes to, Kate tells her she's pregnant, and Caroline decides she can't break up Kate and Branden now. But what will Caroline do when she finds out she's pregnant as well...

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500-word story for the June 21, 2024 weekend write-in prompt - legion

Just 4 abnormal humans, going to 2020.

A series of short, satirical entries about society and the growing pains of a 21 year-old through his lens.

"Am I in love? --yes, since I am waiting. The other one never waits. Sometimes I want to play the part of the one who doesn't wait; I try to busy myself elsewhere, to arrive late; but I always lose at this game. Whatever I do, I find myself there, with nothing to do, punctual, even ahead of time. The lover's fatal identity is precisely this: I am the one who waits." Roland Barthes, A Lover's Discourse: Fragments

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I wrote this poem in memory of Bill, a dear friend, who will be sadly missed by his loving family and many friends. The photo shows Bill with his faithful companion that was forever by his side.

Life was good. Then she showed up. *NEW CHAPTERS ON FRIDAYS* Julie had it all: a hot husband, a meaningful job and beautiful house. With the whole Summer ahead with nothing to do but get a tan and finish her novel, Julie discovers that some fantasies can come true. When her onscreen crush comes to life, Julie must decide between doing the right thing and letting her desires run wild.

On April 6, 2024, a tragic shooting occurred at Martini Bar in CityPlace Doral, resulting in the deaths of Jamal Wayne Wood, 37, and security guard George Alejandro Castellanos, 23. The incident started with a fight and escalated when Wood began shooting indiscriminately, also injuring an officer and several patrons. This event has led to legal actions, including lawsuits from two Doral police officers and other survivors, alleging negligent security at the bar. Despite the controversy, Martini Bar reopened nearly two weeks later, prompting further public scrutiny and demands for stricter security measures.

"Holiday, ha!" spat James Bond "What was I thinking?" When James Bond is sent to Vienna to attend a meeting at the UN, he realizes that M is merely trying to get him out of the way until things cool down at MI6. Although it is meant to be down time, in James Bond's world trouble is never far behind. Soon after his arrival, James is being pursued by members of the European underworld and is caught in the deadly clutches one of the most vicious killers he has ever faced. James Bond discovers that sometimes the greatest criminals can hide in plain sight and uncovering the truth could have consequences he could never have imagined. A man of honour gets his job done, but at what cost?

How they met

Y/n is a famous actor who has worked ever since she was 5. She has an audition for a movie with the one and only Hailee Steinfeld. They both start of as friends but does it slowly start to get more flirty? Fem reader x Hailee Steinfeld