Kate Winchester

“The Devil Wears Heels” by Kate Winchester

Submitted to Contest #272

**Trigger warning: This story has it all: alcoholism, swearing, violence, sex, and sex assault. ***The alcohol quelled their inner demons while the masks allowed the bar patrons to hide from the outer ones. Some hid under elaborate costumes, while others were scantily clad assuring themselves that it was just for Halloween. They could all go back to being pious tomorrow. Speaking of which, he never thought he’d see a nun in a bar, but she’s not what drew his attention. Sitting next to the sister was a woman. Red devi...

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“The Hart-felt Heroine” by Kate Winchester

Submitted to Contest #271

Officer Rosalie Hart had high ambitions when she graduated from the police academy. Donning her badge like a superhero cape, she was ready for justice. She had the eagerness and excitement of Judy Hopps (Yes, the rabbit from Zootopia) and at twenty-one years old, she knew everything there was to know about life.  Over the years, however, she learned how wrong she had been, and now, at thirty-one, Officer Hart was well aware of how much life still had to teach her. For instance, when her service weapon was placed in her h...

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“Forward Falling” by Kate Winchester

Submitted to Contest #270

**Author's note** This story can be read alone, but it's a sequel of sorts to Falling Forward and it references Falling Down. **Trigger warning** contains references to domestic violence and sexual assault All he wanted to do was curl up in a cave of blankets and sleep forever, but being the selfless-to a fault-person that he was, he found himself saying yes to his sister’s lunch invitation. He almost immediately regretted his decision; however, when he walked through the door. “You look like shit.” She said. “Gee, thanks Evie.&...

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“Anything but Evident” by Kate Winchester

Submitted to Contest #259

Author’s note: This story is a sequel to Anything but Elementary.***Trigger Warning*** contains discussion about eating disorders Rhett watched as Tricia pushed her food around on her plate. Every now and then she would bring a minuscule bite to her mouth. “Tricia, stop playing with your food and eat it.” He nudged her. His lightheartedness masked his concern. “I am eating.” Tricia said rolling her eyes. She took a forkful of food and shoved it into her mouth.     In contrast to Tricia, Rhett cou...

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“Is Chering Caring?” by Kate Winchester

Submitted to Contest #234

*Trigger warning: this story contains sex and cursing.* Regina’s suspicions and reality collided with loud banging. Two bodies, in pure form, were committing an impure act. Both were equally caught up in their carnality; the intruder had gone temporarily unnoticed. The bang of the slamming door finally caught their attention. Julian scrambled to disentangle himself from his paramour. She flew out of the room, down the stairs, and out the door using only the sheet for coverage. He threw on a pair of pants and l...

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“The Unbreakable Bond” by Kate Winchester

Submitted to Contest #226

Leonardo Lance Leavitt, DDS was six years shy of becoming a forty-year-old virgin, of which he was painfully aware. No women were eagerly lining up to get laid by a man whose nickname was L3, but perhaps equally appalling to women was sleeping with a dentist. Maybe if he were a plastic surgeon, his prospects would be greater, and if all else failed, he’d at least have the satisfaction of fondling women’s breasts. He blushed. Nope, he chastised himself, he was a professional; he wouldn’t have those thoughts.    ...

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“The Chauffeur” by Kate Winchester

Submitted to Contest #203

Trigger warning: Mentions suicide, death, and mental health Dr. Miriam Brooks opened the door to her office and shuffled her client back to reception for check out. Miriam’s next client wasn’t scheduled for another half an hour. To her surprise, however, a man, who looked to be in his early forties, was sitting in the waiting room. His hair was short with a mix of black and grey. He had a tattered leather book in his hand, and he was intently reading it. Written in gold letters, Miriam could see the title, The Bib...

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“Falling in Love” by Kate Winchester

Submitted to Contest #199

***Author’s note*** this story can be read as a stand-alone, but it is part of my Falling series. A combination of fire and alcohol had warmed Jenny flushing her face. She took another sip of her hard lemonade and threw a penny into the fire. Hints of blue-green flame danced with the orange and red hues.  “Jenny!” Aurora chided. “We’re not children, and besides, this isn’t a wishing well.” “What difference does it make, Aurora? It’s one cent. It’s cheap entertainment if you ask me.” Evelyn said. ...

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“The Winning Story” by Kate Winchester

Submitted to Contest #167

Around and around and around, Kate spun in her office chair. A child at heart but adult in body, she stopped spinning as she had succumbed to dizziness. I should check my second email, she convinced herself. I never check that one enough. Her second email was the same as her first, except this one sported a number two. Her creativity couldn’t be wasted on trivial matters.  It’ll only take a minute, and then I’ll get back to work. She pulled up the browser and typed in her login information. This email ...

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“Curious Rescue” by Kate Winchester

Submitted to Contest #163

She lay limp and almost lifeless. A once comforting, soft, and fluffy friend was now foe, cold and harsh on her face.  Despite her best effort, her body just wouldn’t move. Disoriented, Brielle could neither comprehend her surroundings, nor could she recall what happened. Her vision was a camera out of focus, blurry and distorted. A sharp pain radiated throughout her body. Heaviness had befallen her, and she wanted desperately to sleep; however, the minute she closed her eyes, she feared, would be the momen...

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“Sammy Not-So-Real” by Kate Winchester

Submitted to Contest #156

***Author's note: This story deals with death and mental health issues. This story is the aftermath of Sammy Not-So-Fast. It is also related to Light at the End of the Tunnel.*** “Don’t you remember? God, how can you not? Sammy is dead. DEAD. He’s not coming back and we wouldn’t have been in this situation if you had just remembered too.” Penelope remained stone faced in her seat like a scorned child. Her eyes fixed on the police station in front of them. “I don’t…I can’t.” “You had the police on a wi...

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“What He Would Have Wanted” by Kate Winchester

Submitted to Contest #140

*Trigger warning: This story discusses death and dying. You knew his picture was going to be in the church, but right in front of you, you didn’t expect. In a frame by the altar, his smile said it all; a proud father, grandfather, and future great-grandfather clad in his beloved plaid, flannel shirt and posing in front of the corn stalks that he planted for his family to enjoy. Pumpkins from his garden rested at his feet, and you remember family picture day as if it were yesterday. You remember the laughter, the silliness, ...

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“Falling Down” by Kate Winchester

Submitted to Contest #134

***Author’s note*** as with all of my stories, this one can be read as a stand-alone; however this one fills in a gap in my Falling Forward story. It’s also related to Falling Apart. He had outdone himself this time. She thought. The deep red of the dozen roses were all blushing his shame. A brown plush teddy bear sat leaning against the glass vase. Unable to sit on its own, it drooped to the right. Ethan’s guilt was evidenced in the eyes of that teddy bear because despite its sewn on smile, they both knew wh...

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“Crisis of Lust” by Kate Winchester

Submitted to Contest #130

***Author's note*** In my story, Annabeth, she tells a story about one of her EMS calls. This story is the story behind that call. Trigger warning: This story contains sex scenes. Twenty years of marriage and three kids later, the Daughtler’s intimacy was parched, as in dryer than the Sahara. They didn’t even sleep together most nights because one of them always fell asleep in their daughter’s bed. If they did end up together for the night, one of them would inevitably fall asleep instantly. That’s not to say they didn’t hav...

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“A White Elephant to Remember” by Kate Winchester

***Author's note*** This story can be read as a stand alone story; however, two of the characters also appear in my Falling series. Fresh, white snow blanketed the ground. It may have looked pretty, but there was at least a foot, and Tina was stuck shoveling her driveway again. Her fingers were popsicles even with gloves, and she could no longer feel her toes. By the time she had cleared a path for her car, her arms ached. I need to go to the gym, she thought to herself. The day was just beginning, but she coul...

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