Stories by Claudia

Chapter 1
Chapter 2
CHAPTER THREE
What he’s missing….
“Back off Trevor.” Jill’s brother Steve growled.
Jill’s head jerked to see Trevor storming toward her. Steve put his arm on Trevor’s shoulder and pushed him away from Jill and Jacob. Turning to Jill, Steve said under his breath to Jill, “Get this over with.”
“Jill, I need to [...]

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“Will you kiss me again?” Jacob asked
Jill blushed.
“I thought you’d be so overwhelmed with gratitude that you couldn’t help but kiss me again.” He laughed then took a sip of champagne.
“Why are you uncomfortable around women?” Jill asked.
“I’m not around them much,” Jacob said. “My sister lives in California and our mother died when [...]

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CHAPTER TWO
At the Seawell Ballroom
Letting out a breath, Jill waited for security to notice her. When the man turned, she smiled. It was her brother Steve’s best friend David.
“God damn, you look good,” David said. “You should see the prunes inside.”
She smiled then looked at the crowded room. She had never [...]

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Jacob rescues Jill from an angry Trevor.

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A insider, Jacob befriends Jill by asking her to dance.

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Reeling from Trevor’s betrayal, Jill meets the rich girl for the first time.

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Chapter Two continues as Jill learns the depth of Trevor’s betrayal.

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CHAPTER TWO
Jill arrives at Trevor’s engagement party. She’s an immediate center of attention.

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Just out of Spite
(originally published April, 2008)
Ethan Foster wakes up to a cold morning and the cold reality of his life.
This work is based loosely on the song “I confess” by the English Beat.
It is part of the “Song = Story” collection.

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Freedom of Choice
(originally published August, 2007)
Shari Curtis must make a hard choice for herself and for her mother. We meet just moments before she must have a decision.
This work is based loosely on the song “Freedom of Choice” by Devo. It is part of the “Song = Story” collection.

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