Strange Little Band – Dark, edgy sci-fi romance

Joon sipped her mug of tea as she studied the mottled image on DiPhillipo’s computer screen. As much as she respected her colleague, she disliked working closely with the older man. His clothes smelled of stale cigarettes, even first thing in the morning. The sweet scent of her oolong tea masked much of it. “This [...]

“I am not wasting my time filling out any bloody forms. Now give me the bleedin’ data!” Teague looked up from Hasting’s transfer form. Before the shouting started he’d thought that Kraus and Woo were bickering again. Now there was no mistaking the female speaker’s British accent. Del Rio began, “Ma’am, please–” “I have a [...]

“Here you are, Captain.” The commissary clerk handed Teague his usual Irish Breakfast tea in the largest to-go cup they offered. “Thanks, Sydney,” Teague mumbled. He sipped the hot liquid as the heavyset woman swiped his ID card. “What time is it?” “5:04.” Teague shook his head at himself. “You think I’d be used to [...]

Addison slipped into her black, floor-length gown with more happy anticipation than she’d had in months. Although she wasn’t yet ready for her usual form-fitting evening wear–ten more pounds of baby weight to go–the flowing silk dress was an acceptable compromise. It had been far too long since she’d attended a concert, and she intended [...]

After giving Jake his late-night bottle, Shane strode over to Joon’s quarters like he did every other night. He let himself in and was pleased to find everything the way he liked it. The lights were dimmed. Music from his favorite Dead Can Dance CD softly sounded from stereo speakers. He stepped into Joon’s bedroom, [...]

Addison awoke slowly with Egyptian cotton sheets caressing her skin. She rolled and stretched, but didn’t find her lover beside her. Mildly disappointed, she ran one hand over the rumpled bedclothes. Memories and lingering psychic energy swirled in her mind. Strong, knowing hands glided over her skin… lips, teeth and tongue drank her… a muscled [...]

Addison closed her eyes as she swallowed the last of the Riesling. Two glasses of the fresh, fruity wine had her flushed from head to toe. She purred, enjoying the plushness of the sofa and the carpet under her bare feet. Glass clinked. Addison opened her eyes to find Daniel pouring more wine into her [...]