Fourteenth of February, 270 AD Something unidentifiable scurried across the cold floor made of stones as the cell door creaked, and a soft glow spilled into the room, highlighting the diminished form of the man huddled in a corner. A pitiful sight. His face was unshaven and blood crusted in spots from the torture. Gone was his usual long white tunic and sandals, replaced by tattered rags meant to steal his dignity. How th...

13th of February – Season 3 TWO WEEKS AGO A cup of coffee. That's all it was supposed to be. That had been the idea when Savana sat down at the booth of Kieck's Kitchen. But then he walked in. Savana had been surprised considering that back on Fuel, he and Jim Kieck were not friends. Neither was Savana. When he'd sat down at her table, she'd asked the most basic question: "What do you want?" "He wants us to play lovers."...

At night I weep with heart's despair, Is there no one for me? To share thy life, mine evening prayer, One last first kiss by thee. Behold, sweet Patience doth surprise, Oh my, thou look my way; Thine eyes they linger, passions rise, Prayers answered on this day. Thou towers o'er at six foot four, But beauty is thy soul; With care, integrity and more, Unlock my heart's keyhole. Lips whisper passion in my ear, The bed absor...

16th of February – Season 1 Rosemary Lekota was not a big racing fan. But she knew that she hadn’t been invited to this pay-per-view to watch the motorsport. She hadn’t been invited to be entertained by these sports entertainers. No… she had been hired to be the entertainment. She was a singer. As one of the newest exports from Lesotho, she was eager to make her mark all over South Africa. Despite being one of the hottest...

I remember when we met You were everything to meI knew we'd make a lovely duetYou were the sugar to my ice teaWe dated for two lovely yearsYou presented me with a ringI was excited and brought to tearsI'd be your queen and you'd be my kingA beautiful wedding dayA gorgeous honeymoonLove given in every wayMaking love in the afternoonWe bought our first houseNine months later comes our baby boyTogether we're each other's lov...

Since I couldn't find a decent rhyming Valentine's Day card for my spouse, I purchased one with nothing inside and inserted my own:Valentine’s Day is a tribute we payto the ones we consider most dear with words that express all the love we possess – that they might not consistently hear. A day that’s consigned to ensure I remind you of how glad I am you’re my wife – a day to confess I’m eternally blessed to have someone l...

Do you remember when we metOr have you started to forgetIt's been so many years agoI wonder if it's yes or no You took me to your secret placeAbove the mundane world in spaceA tower built to watch for firesI thought my love would fill desires You never left my heart you knowNot even when you let me goAnd pledged your troth to someone newRejected I still pined for you He flashed and burned and lost his chanceSo you allowed...

It’s that time of the year again Materialized love fills the mall ‘Chocolate, flower or diamond?’ The sales man asks ‘It’s time to shower her with your love.’ Beyond those fancy gifts A simple sign is all we seek To remind ourselves that There is still romance between us In our tiresome routine chores Once up a time I had a broken heart Until a girl gave me her hand In February I sent her a crystal rose pin The only jewel...

Her heart flutters in her chest- this year she wasn't there, this year Adam was here. This year would be different- would be happier. He had something planned- she didn't know what, but the way he was it was something romantic. She walks to her locker to find it open with flowers- five white roses, her favorites, and one red one at the center- a heart-shaped box of chocolates, and an Adam standing next to it, smiling and...