Michael and Amanda, Chapter 6
VI Confusion An insistent knocking awakened Michael. At the same time, a masculine voice was saying, "Michael, son, get up. It's time for you to find a job." "All right, Dad. I'm awake." "Good. Now, get dressed, get downstairs and eat." ...
Michael and Amanda, Chapter 13
XIII Amanda Shows Up Michael was engrossed in Mr. Fuchs's story of Amanda's life. But, his training as an outdoorsman caused him to continually look around. He knew this habit bothered people and he was equally certain that it bothered Jacob as...
Michael and Amanda, Chapter 20
XX Mr. Fuchs Calls Amanda At about 1030, they arrived back at the hotel. Michael gently moved his arm, which was now very asleep, from around Amanda's shoulders. Then, he gently shook her to wake her up. Softly, he said, "Amanda, wake up." She...
Michael and Amanda, Chapter 10
X Later That Night They found Amanda's car and Michael strapped her into the passenger seat. She dug in her purse and found her keys. Smiling impishly, she said, "Now, you can't stop somewhere and make copies of these. I don't want you to come...
There's No Way, Chapter 60
Chapter 60 A Gathering of Families Talking on the telephone, Tigresa was saying, “No! Don’t you dare give me any excuses! You bring your butt and everything attached to it over here tonight! You got that, young man!?” Laughter...
There's No Way, Chapter 62
Chapter 62 The Wedding, Part 2 The Ceremony Michael stood in front of the mirror that had been set up in the Padre's office in the local chapel. He was desperately trying to tie the bow tie for his tuxedo, was losing the...
There's No Way, Chapter 55
Chapter 55 Michael Learns a Bit about Reginald After Senior had been led away, Reginald stood there in shock. It had never occurred to him that his grandfather, someone he had practically worshiped his whole life, could have...
Michael and Amanda, Chapter 11
XI Saturday Morning Bertha stretched languidly and slowly opened her eyes. When her eyes focused, she was looking into the eyes of Jonathan who was smiling gently at her. "How long have you been awake?" She asked. "Just a couple of minutes."...
There's No Way, Chapter 49
Chapter 49 Michael Tells About Amanda The next morning, Michael woke up, put the book away, and, after admonishing Amanda to not argue with Ophelia and hearing a snort from her, kissed her good-bye. He promised that he’d return that...
There's No Way, Chapter 51
Chapter 51 Michael Visits Reginald Reynard, III About five minutes after Michael left, Mr. & Mrs. Fuchs arrived. Mr. Reynard was sitting in a chair in the shadows and facing Amanda. He was berating her for her attitude concerning...
Beyond Appearances
Beyond Appearances By Glenn Sellers Private Xavier Thomas, a palace guard at the human city of Sansaville, paced along the palisade watching the distant forest line for potential problems. It was a rather warm day, even though less than 300...
There's No Way, Chapter 42
**There’s No Way** **Part IV** **Forever’s as Far as I’ll Go** **Chapter 42** **The Story of Michael’s Discovery** As he was leaving her apartment Saturday evening, Amanda told Michael that she had a...