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The Game Is Afoot

As they finalized their plans, a swell of hope surged within him. They walked back toward the resort, Sharla’s laughter bubbling softly, a melodic counterpoint to the chaotic thoughts swirling in his head.

But the closer they drew to the main building, the more Javier’s anxiety crept back into his chest. The reality of their situation lingered like a shadow, and the thought of potentially balancing two lives pushed against his resolve.

“Just remember,” he said as they reached...

The Cabana

As he neared the cabana, Javier spotted Sharla leaning against the wooden posts, her silhouette outlined against the moonlit backdrop. The atmosphere felt electric, charged with tension as their eyes locked, each recognizing the risk they were taking.

“You made it,” she breathed, stepping closer and wrapping him in a warm hug, grounding him amidst the whirlpool of emotions.

“Of course, but I couldn’t be away for long,” he said, stepping back to assess her. “What’s this about? You...

The Storm Approaches

Later that evening, dressed up for dinner, he glanced into the mirror as he readied himself. The reflection revealed a man on borrowed time—conflicted, torn between two worlds he could no longer reconcile.

Dinner was filled with laughter and love as Maria animatedly recounted their plans for the year ahead—the home renovations, the family trips, the laughter shared around the holiday table. Each warm smile was like a dagger through Javier’s heart, where Sharla’s laughter...

Return to Reality

After breakfast, they parted ways, the importance of their next steps weighing heavily as they took a step back into their daily lives. Javier returned to his room, where Maria sat on the balcony, flipping through a travel magazine.

“Hey, how was breakfast?” she asked, glancing up with a smile.

“It was good. Just had a few discussions about activities for the week,” he replied, nerves creeping into his voice as he tried to gauge how closely she was watching him.

“Planning to...

The Unexpected Turn
Just as they began to settle into their plans, the unforeseen occurred. A waiter approached their table, and Javier’s stomach dropped as he recognized him—a friendly face from his neighborhood and a mutual acquaintance of both families.
“Javier! So good to see you! What are the odds?” the man beamed, oblivious to the unseen tension building between Javier and Sharla.
“Uh, yeah, we just needed a short getaway,” Javier managed, struggling for composure as every instinct told...

The Breakfast Meeting

The next morning came far too quickly. Javier felt the weight of vulnerability lingering over him as he prepared for breakfast. He dressed carefully, choosing something casual yet sharp, lingering in the mirror as though the reflection might tell him what to do next.

When he arrived at the dining area, the delightful scent of fresh pastries enveloped him in warmth. He scanned the room, spotting Sharla seated at a table far from his—her blonde hair cascading down her...

The Point of No Return

When they parted, he was met with the haunting realization that they would soon have to return to their separate lives, back to the families waiting with expectations—expectations they were both willing to shatter with their next moves.

“We need to find our rhythm,” Sharla murmured, laughing awkwardly as she tried to shake off the tension, leading them back toward the resort while hand in hand. “Let’s make it a game. We’ll strategize our moves like we do in Evony.”

“A...

Morning After: Rising Tensions

Dawn broke, casting the world in soft pastels as rays of sunlight filtered through the palm leaves. The two lovers stirred from a night heavy with whispered secrets and dreams. Yet, in the light of day, reality pressed in with renewed vigor.

Javier woke to find Sharla staring out at the ocean, a contemplative look on her face, the brilliance of the morning sun illuminating the uncertainty etched in her features. As he took in their surroundings, the memory of...

An Unexpected Encounter

The moment he reached the beach, the sound of waves lapping against the shore became a symphony heralding his desire. He spotted Sharla—a vision under the moonlight, silhouetted at the edge of the sand, looking both stunning and ethereal.

“You came,” she breathed, stepping toward him, the moon casting silver light on her face.

“It was too tempting to resist,” he replied, drinking in the sight of her. “Being with you feels like… freedom.”

They settled onto the sand,...

When he finally escaped to their hotel room that night, he stared at the ceiling, uncertainty swirling in his thoughts. Glances were exchanged throughout dinner, teasing but aware, and he felt trapped in a delicious purgatory. Every minute apart from Sharla felt like surrendering to a fate he had long accepted but now questioned.

Unable to sleep, he tiptoed onto the balcony, allowing the cool ocean breeze to wash over him. The moonlight shimmered on the water’s surface, a sparkling reminder...

The Vacation

The day arrived. Javier and Sharla arrived at the resort—tanned faces, beach umbrellas, and the sun kissing their flushed cheeks. They both kept their distance from one another, their secret lives swirling around them like invisible dread naught. Their spouses roamed nearby, blissfully unaware of the undercurrents that swept through the air.

With every moment of glances shared across the pool, every innocent brush past the bar—Javier’s heart raced. Then finally, as the sun dipped...

The soft glow of Javier’s computer screen illuminated the dimly lit room, casting flickering shadows across walls filled with the years of family photos. In the back office of his suburban home, he could hear the faint sounds of his children giggling in the living room, the growing chaos that reminded him of the life he had built with his wife. But in those moments, as the world flickered beyond his screen, it all felt painfully boring and pointless.

He logged into his game, Evonshire—his...

Beneath the Ashes

Bekka Scott

Published by Bekka Scott, 2024.

This is a work of fiction. Similarities to real people, places,
or events are entirely coincidental.
BENEATH THE ASHES
First edition. December 18, 2024.
Copyright 2024 Bekka Scott.
ISBN: 979-8227739568
Written by Bekka Scott.

For my feral one. I love you.

The difference between a garden and a graveyard is
only what you choose to put in the ground. —Rudy Francisco

Chapter 1

Emma Dawson’s hands moved with a practiced grace, her
fingers deftly...

Fractured

Reflections

By Bekka Scott

Copyright 2024 Bekka Scott

All rights reserved.

DEDICATION

For all the parts of me and you that no one else understands. You are seen, you are valued, and you are loved.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

My husband and children, thank you for believing in my wild dreams, even when I didn’t believe in myself.

Chapter 1

Arthur Hall slouched at his desk, the usual office noise fading into a low buzz in the background. His computer screen flickered, each flash making his heart...

The aroma of freshly brewed coffee wafted through the tiny bookshop, mingling with the earthy scent of aged paper. Each step on the polished wooden floorboards let out a gentle creak, a sound that seemed to echo in harmony with the quiet hum of the old ceiling fan above. Olivia, the shop’s owner, ran her fingers across the leather spines of books stacked neatly on the oak shelves. Her routine was a ritual—one she had perfected over the ten years since inheriting the store from her...

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