Softhearts Stories

"Open your eyes" the shrill sound of Sean's voice met my ears again where I stood,lids tightly shut. If only I could just reach down and get it,but I couldnt. I couldn't even move an inch. I didnt want to disappoint him here,not in front of her. "Viola,open your eyes" He ordered coolly again which sent chills down my spine,making me shudder. Why did this have to happen when we were right in the middle of an extremely important presentation? Happenings like these only gave my colleagues more reasons to call me incompetent. I heard him sigh from the other end of the room which made my insides shake. I just stood before the projector and the board of directors and contractors. More tears stung as I detected the hint of plea in his voice. Still,I couldnt open my eyes,no matter what. **** Living her life,finding the love of her life and then getting married was the primary aim in the life of Ariana Willows,Lady of Philadelphia. Ambition being a trait which her parents both possessed, they were going to make sure she got fulfilled her end of the betrothal. Her rebellious twin, Alaina Willows gets to have the life she wishes,why was she still being oppressed? Keeping priorities straight and sticking to the flow which the circle of life brought was Sean Daxton Maxwell's motto. Being the Duke of Franscico and thereby thrown into the family business and a betrothal wasnt what he had pictured the flow of life would bring. Meeting Viola Devins makes him question if he still has the ability to follow that flow life. As if his troubles werent enough,his halfcast ex-girlfriend swerves his flow even more. Was he to take Viola,give up everything for Ariana or have Herselves? Highest Ranks #1- clumsiness #1- coolguy

...and then we-well, we did the best we could with the time that was left us. We lived at the rate of ten thousand a year. We had the best of everything...Of course it was the pace-don't you call it?-that killed. We were neither of us young, and we knew we couldn't stand it for long, so we enjoyed ourselves thoroughly, believe me, sir, thoroughly. - Marjorie Bowen, from "Raw Material," Kecksies and Other Twilight Tales (Arkham House, 1976)

BEING A SOFT HEART

Three parts. Four points. Five ways to tear apart the mind. !Warning! Not dark, but I have been told it's deppresing. Sorry, I have to warn you of a little sadness.