Planning Stories

Chapter 07 – The exit plan That day, I started planning my revenge against the Alcalde of La Havana. He was the only governor who fought with some success against pirates, and he was quite feared, especially after the news of his capture and execution of Captain Blackeyes. Killing him would cause a week of feasts in the whole pirates’ underworld. However, it would take time, so I began studying the entire set of documents...

Bruce stayed at Amber's house for quite a while going over the answers they would need if questioned about the story she told. Neither one was well adept at telling lies so this would take some effort on their parts to be believable. Amber retrieved the calendar from her room and they went over it week by week. From the time she returned home from Greece to the day she found out that she was pregnant. They had to pick a t...

As soon as they arrived at the ranch Holly leapt off the horse and headed straight for the house and the stash of cows blood that was hidden there. She felt better after consuming a full bottle and apologized to Carpenter again for her actions. "It's just something else you will have to overcome and you will in time just as I did." "That man is dangerous." "Yes he is, but we still have the upper hand." "How do you figure?...

The senior prom. It had been all that Natalie could think about when she returned to school in September to begin her senior year. She often day-dreamed of what it would be and feel like walking into the banquet hall dressed to to the max, with hair and make-up having been done by a professional that offered to come to her house for a small fee and perform these final tasks. Robby of course would be on her arm as she and...

If those involved in planning the reception have a touch of imagination and a flair for theatrics, it can make for an enjoyable and oft time humorous experience for all involved.I was at one reception and the guests had just been seated for dinner, it was time for the best man's toast. However before he could begin he is interrupted by the Father of the Bride. He addresses the crowd, "Before we begin I have a request", he...

Tim knew he was going to have to make a change, he couldn't keep going on the path he was on. Oh sure, it was fun and he had enjoyed it, but he when took a look at himself and his future and couldn't see where the two coincided. Did he want to stay a playboy with no one special to care for, or for them to care for him? Did he want to stay in this dead end job, even though it paid well? Time for some serious planning. He'l...