Nigerian Nightmare Part 1
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Last on, first off - just my fucking luck. The bedroomdoor opened and the overhead light came on, which blindedme for a few seconds. I had no idea how long I had beenleft on the stack. My whole body ached as Kola and Samsonreleased me from my bonds and carried me out of the room.The two men were extremely strong, and carried me alongthe hallway with considerable ease. Their powerful handsheld me in a vice-like grip, which underlined the factthat either man could knock me into the middle of...
By Andy Caulden Baba and Daniel half-drowned me when they dumped me in a bath of cold water and began cleaning me up with a hand broom and scrubbing brush. They forced my head under the water several times, and when I came up for air, they targeted my face with hot water from the shower head. 'I really like this one, Dan,' said Baba. 'He's so-o-o weak and willing, and so-o-o pretty and bony.' I was clearly no match for their great strength, and they knew it, so I just...
Baba and Daniel half-drowned me when they dumped me in abath of cold water and began cleaning me up with a handbroom and scrubbing brush.They forced my head under the water several times, andwhen I came up for air, they targeted my face with hotwater from the shower head.'I really like this one, Dan,' said Baba. 'He's so-o-oweak and willing, and so-o-o pretty and bony.'I was clearly no match for their great strength, and theyknew it, so I just flounced about in the bath as they tookfull...
Freddy was real there was never no movie, He was restless he hated that he had thought that revenge would feel better once he did so, but it did little to ease his wicked mind, however the dream demons had told him that the Elm Street sign was going to be planted in Hollywood, and that he could invaded the dreams of any eighteen year old and older celebrity in Hollywood, however Freddy was not allowed to kill any female celebrity, and also that his premiere purpose was to sexual own Any female...
Another story by Expatdad:One instance I have not written about yet occurred in Nigeria. I will relate this one and others might add their experiences, if any, of Africa.I might add others later, but this one in my view is very typical.It involved the American Military Attache to Nigeria, who had a very pretty wife. It was his first posting to an embassy and his first posting outside USA, so it was all quite new to him and his wife.He noticed that there were a number of Nigerians who were in...
The clashing of swords could be heard all throughout the citadel. The grinding of metal on metal ran through Siegfried's body, making him shudder, but he refused to lower his zweihander or to break eye contact with the... thing he was facing. He had spent months hunting down Soul Edge. He had witnessed first hand its ability to twist a person's mind and body to suit its own ends; his years as the Azure Knight still haunted him to this day. He glared at his mirror image, clad in the...
Note: As always, The SRU universe and related Intellectual Property are copyrighted to Bill Hart. Thanks to Bill for creating this wide and grand universe. This story may be Archived on any free site. Further Note: This tale is the continuation of 'SRU: Ultimate Sacrifice'. It takes many twists and bends. This Story is Extremely Twisted. So be forewarned! I'd like to hear your reactions. Thanks again for reading and feel free to comment. I'm just a beginning writer, so please take...
"Martin's Halloween Nightmare" Martin's Halloween Nightmare is a short side story using the characters and world of Martin Hastings. An unusual story to say the least. It is not part of the saga itself. "Twisted" Martin sat at the table before the judge with his legal counsel. The courtroom was full of spectators as the drama of the judge's decision loomed in the closing statements of the prosecutor. Martin didn't like the way the judge looked over...
Luna looked out over Equestria’s sleeping ponies and frowned to herself; there was almost nopony enjoying her beautiful night sky. The buxom alicorn mare was not happy about this. At first, she didn’t mind too much, but that was starting to change. Luna was feeling underappreciated, very few beyond the night shift were around at night, and even they spent next to no time marveling at her work. More often than not, foals that didn’t want to sleep would be the ones to marvel at her work. Luna...
Part2"Is this naughty enough for you?" I ask. His cum all over my face. He's nodding, and as he's doing so I get my index finger and sc**** up the cum on my chin and suck it off my finger. I do the same with the cum on my cheek."Now come over here and give me yours!" I demand. Jeremy walks over, his hard cock bouncing as he walks. I reach up and grab it firmly, giving it a good squeeze as I pull it into my mouth. I'm working his cock good for about a minute when I feel Jeron's hands on my...
She pulled her loose flannel pajama pants to her knees then sat on the stool. As she flowed into the toilet the bathroom door opened and her brother stumbled in, his eyes half closed with sleep. A shock of fright raced through her, but when she recognized him, she shuddered with relief. Even though she was sitting on the toilet his presence was reassuring, she wasn’t alone with the demon anymore. His eyes opened fully when he saw her, “Oh, I’m sorry, I didn’t think anyone would be up...
The man in the Nightmare. The nightmare came again. Laura moaned in her sleep and mouthed the words NO. NO. NO. In her dream she was in New Orleans in the French Quarter. HE was there smiling. A dark creole man about fifty. He walked towards her with an grin under a thin mustache that was as sharp as a carving knife. She tried to move but she couldn't. The ground under her feet was like grasping hands from a grave. He drew closer and his smile widened so she could see his crooked...
A NIGHTMARE REBORN: FREDDY VS. JASON 2 CHAPTER 04 BASED UPON CHARACTERS CREATED BY: Wes Craven: A Nightmare on Elm Street Victor Miller: Friday the 13th John Carpenter: Halloween Victor Salva: Jeepers Creepers Clive Barker: Candyman, Hellraiser CREATIVE CONSULTANTS: Sean Renaud, Tessa Alexander and Miriam Belle EDITOR: Miriam Belle AUTHOR’S NOTE: -‘I got a few emails asking me why the Sheriff’s Office in this story was a little different from the one seen ‘Freddy vs. Jason.’...
Daniel's Nightmare II By Cheryl Lynn This is a work of fiction and any resemblance to reality purely accidental. Please read part I first. This story may be down loaded for personal pleasure only and no other use allowed unless approved by the author. Forced feminization and humiliation are strong elements of this story. There is sissy-on-sissy sex in this episode. If this is not to your liking, you have been warned. All constructive comments appreciated @...
A NIGHTMARE REBORN: FREDDY VS. JASON 2 CHAPTER 02 BASED UPON CHARACTERS CREATED BY: WES CRAVEN: A Nightmare on Elm Street VICTOR MILLER: Friday the 13th JOHN CARPENTER: Halloween STEPHEN KING: It VICTOR SALVA: Jeepers Creepers KEVIN WILLIAMSON: Scream CLIVE BARKER: Candyman ALFRED HITCHCOCK: Psycho CREATIVE CONSULTANTS: Sean Renaud, Tessa Alexander and Miriam Belle EDITOR: Miriam Belle AUTHOR’S NOTE: -‘There have been a few questions regarding the fate of Dr. Loomis at the end...
William's Nightmare This is a true account of a past ordeal that has dominated my life for manyyears now. I wish that the clock could be turned back and that it would all go away.I have never, ever told a living soul about this painful and humiliating periodbut feel that I must set the record straight in my own mind by sharing thepain with at least one other person. Only then can I try to forget. It is easierfor me if I write this story in the third person. A couple of names and veryfew...
Nightclub Nightmare (NC, Rape, MF/f, SM, D/S, Gangbang, Torture,Humiliation) Sharon Tu could feel her heart racing with excitement,as she and her other friends waited patiently in line to enter Da-Boom .The little Asian girl was literally shaking from the cold frosty air, the blaringsongs emanating from the club, and her own eagerness to quickly get inside.Although there were many rowdy teens hollering and laughing nearby, Sharoncould still feel the pounds and thuds of hip-hop music...
Introduction: CAW 13 entry – Is a security guard every really secure? Jaleesha Johnson tied her black work shoes, stood up, tucked her tan blouse into her chocolate brown slacks, grabbed her uniform blazer and hat, and left her small apartment. There was always a breeze, albeit today it was a warm one for an afternoon in late October, as she turned onto Woodward Avenue. She counted herself lucky to be working in the largest city in Michigan, let alone be able to afford a small place of her own...
I suppose the title requires an explanation, since I've never written stories called "Slumber Party Nightmare" or "Slumber Party Nightmare Two" or whatever else they might have been called. In October 1995, I downloaded a story called "Slumber Party Nightmare" from one of the Usenet newsgroups. The story was around 30K in length and the author was not listed. It was one of those stories that ended before I thought it should have ended, which consequently left open a lot of loose...
Daniel's Nightmare IV By Cheryl Lynn This is a work of forced feminization. Please read prior chapters first. This may be downloaded for personal use only. All other use is prohibited unless approved by the author. Standard disclaimers apply. Comments are welcome at [email protected]. Daniel's Nightmare IV Daniel and Jacob sat huddled on the bed waiting to be either saved or abused. They just didn't know if help would arrive in time. Finally they heard the lock on...
"It's how we survive. How we improve." His voice was a cold droning between her ears, a probing of her patience. She tightened her smile, ran one hand through her greying hair. He watched the rain decorate the glass wall behind her, shining from the lights of the skyline beyond. Stomach cold and tight with anticipation, he steeled his singing nerves and continued with his speech as he had so many times before. "A predator is built to recognize weakness. It's their design....
NIGHTMARE IN TERROR by Spanky de Bautumn Cody Daniels was only trying to help her country; she never dreamed things would come to this. She was patriotic and felt compelled to do whatever asked of her to aid in the capture of the terrorist known only as "Roberto". But lying in his bed, bound and gagged, Cody wondered why she let herself go this far in the Bureau's plan to nab the world's most wanted and hated...
Edited by: Todger65 Self Fulfilling Nightmare Chapter 1 Mi’elle arched her back, her blue eyes rolling into the back of her head. Her naked, sweaty body was shaking, coming down off another orgasm. The campfire outside the entrance of her tent was still going strong, illuminating her muscular body with a faint orange glow. Her long black hair dripped sweat onto her toned ass. The man Mi’elle was straddling, cupped her breasts, sat up and kissed along her neck. She...
"Superhero. The slut was one of those Avengers type." - and there wasn't anything she couldn't do. She landed in the desert, and there was Yon-Rogg standing before his crashed Kree escape vessel. "No shit, yeah?" "Yup. Bitch got what was coming to her, you ask me. She's been in this coma for five years. Been three since Stark last came to visit." Carol could faintly hear the voices that didn't belong in this memory as Yon-Rogg sheathed his pistol and started to shout at her to...
Authors note: A short story I thought I'd write, heavily sex themed and transformative, not too dissimilar to any of the other works I write. Hopefully it's enjoyable. Please leave a review if you did enjoy it or have constructive criticism, or visit my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/JockMcTafferty Peace! THE NIGHTMARE Jon had been having a lot of recurring nightmares lately. To the point whereby he'd not wanted to go to bed any more. It had gotten to the point...
I lay on my side with my knees pulled up and my face sunk into the foam pillow. A position I usually slept in when not thrashing about during a recurring nightmare. I was comfortable, but someone kept shaking my shoulder. I shrugged and snuggled under the cover, but it didn't stop. Why is Mom waking me? That's what my sleep-filled muddled brain demanded to know. I wasn't ready to wake up. But the shaking persisted. My left eye, the one not buried in the pillow, squinted open. The light...
John Daniels awoke screaming his body bathed in sweat, his sheets entangled in his legs as he fought his way from the dark depths of his dream. Sitting upright in the dark he heard footsteps on the landing before his bedroom door opened and the light came on. His parents stood in the doorway looking tossled and scared after being awoken by a scream in the night. His Mom quickly crossed to the bed and sat down beside him, enveloping him in her arms. “Are you OK John, Honey it’s alright, just a...
IncestA NIGHTMARE REBORN: FREDDY VS. JASON 2 CHAPTER 03 BASED ON CHARACTERS CREATED BY: WES CRAVEN: A Nightmare on Elm Street VICTOR MILLER: Friday the 13th JOHN CARPENTER: Halloween CREATIVE CONSULTANTS: Sean Renaud, Tessa Alexander and Miriam Belle EDITOR: Miriam Belle AUTHOR’S NOTE: -‘The characters of Sean and Tessa are obviously based on two fellow Literotica writers, Sean Renaud and Tessa Alexander. Though they are not a couple in real life, nor have they ever met, they made a hell...
A NIGHTMARE REBORN FREDDY vs. JASON 2 BASED UPON CHARACTERS CREATED BY: WES CRAVEN: A Nightmare on Elm Street VICTOR MILLER: Friday the 13th JOHN CARPENTER: Halloween STEPHEN KING: It VICTOR SALVA: Jeepers Creepers KEVIN WILLIAMSON: Scream CLIVE BARKER: Candyman ALFRED HITCHCOCK: Psycho EDITED BY: Miriam Belle CREATIVE CONSULTANTS: Sean Renaud Tessa Alexander Miriam Belle Tina Bartolome AUTHOR’S NOTE: ‘What you’re about to read is a monster of a story. I don’t think anyone...
It was only a few moments later that she realized it was worse than she thought as she realized there were three figures in her room with her. The second person moved to take hold of one of her arms and forced it over her head up to the headboard of the antique brass bed. She heard a strange quick clicking as she felt what was probably a plastic tie zip around her wrist and then another around one post of her headboard. The third figure then did the same to her other wrist and she felt her...
She slid out of her gown and let it puddle to the floor. Her pale skin almost as white as her fur seemed to glow in the dim light of the bathroom. She bent over the large tub to turn the water on and stop the drain. Almost instantly the bathroom filed with steam. Mystery added bubbles and lit a few candles. She steped away from the tub and closed the door. As she turned to the mirror she pulled her long crimson hair up into a loose twist in the back of her head. The steam from the bath...
Introduction: This story was written for a challenge on the XNXX forum, the challenge was to write a story using a famous painting, The Nightmare by Henri Fuseli. This was my entry. Helenas Nightmare Helena slept heavily, her long blonde tresses dangling over the edge of the bed as she sprawled across the double mattress. A groan escaped from her lips as she woke uncomfortably, the feeling of a weight pressing down on her stomach and ribs disturbing her. As her eyes flickered open it seemed,...
Previously on MAU: The Slayer - James went over to his friend Max's apartment, who had found a Morphic Adaptation Unit. James ended up as the character Faith, the rouge vampire slayer from the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. - Max and his girlfriend Karen turned themselves into vampires from the show and framed James for murder. - James was forced to join with the Agency (a governmental group which is seeking a working unit and tracks those who are changed by...
Daniel's Nightmare 111 By Cheryl Lynn This forced feminization story may be downloaded for personal use only. No other use is authorized unless approved by the author. All regular disclaimers apply. Read previous chapters as this is not a stand alone story. If you do not like or object to forced feminization and behavior do not read. You have been warned therefore negative comments on content are not welcome. Constructive comments on plot, spelling and grammar are welcome at...
Over a decade ago...an untitled story was posted on usenet called Slumber Party Nightmare. I liked it but I thought it needed a little more filler. It just didn't go far enough in my opinion. So I reedited it and added about 25% more, fixed some of the grammar/spelling (probably added my own grammar and spelling errors ;-) and reposted it to usenet I think about a year after reading it. Sometime later in 2000, Bill Hart took my edited version and took the story into his own...
I spread all twenty fingers as wide as they would go. Then I placed my left hand on my crotch and covered it with my right hand -- at a right angle. This concealed as much of the area as possible and minimized the gaps between my fingers. I wanted so much to lean forward to shield my naked lower body. I wanted to cover my breasts that were vaguely hidden by the sheer top. But glancing at Heather driving my car along the busy street with the top down, I knew I wasn't permitted to do so. I...
A second kick knocked out the window. The supervillain’s fist reached out. Her segmented bracers ran the rim of the pane to clear away the burrs and shards that had been left behind. She swung out of the warehouse before the glass had shattered on the concrete walkway below. She was a blur of cloud white, soulless black, and wine red. The glass shards crunched under her armored boots as she dropped the story and a half to the ground. “Wrong exit, criminal,” came a loud, authoritative...
John Daniels awoke screaming his body bathed in sweat, his sheets entangled in his legs as he fought his way from the dark depths of his dream. Sitting upright in the dark he heard footsteps on the landing before his bedroom door opened and the light came on. His parents stood in the doorway looking tossled and scared after being awoken by a scream in the night. His Mom quickly crossed to the bed and sat down beside him, enveloping him in her arms. "Are you OK John, Honey it's alright, just...
A NIGHTMARE REBORN: FREDDY VS. JASON 2 CHAPTER 05 BASED UPON CHARACTERS CREATED BY: Wes Craven: A Nightmare on Elm Street Victor Miller: Friday the 13th John Carpenter: Halloween Victor Salva: Jeepers Creepers Clive Barker: Candyman, Hellraiser CREATIVE CONSULTANTS: Sean Renaud, Tessa Alexander and Miriam Belle EDITOR: Miriam Belle AUTHOR’S NOTE: -‘This chapter is a little longer than usual, but I had a lot to fit in. And, as always any kids in the story are eighteen or just...
A NIGHTMARE REBORN: FREDDY VS. JASON 2 CHAPTER 06 BASED UPON CHARACTERS CREATED BY: Wes Craven: A Nightmare on Elm Street Victor Miller: Friday the 13th John Carpenter: Halloween Victor Salva: Jeepers Creepers Clive Barker: Candyman, Hellraiser CREATIVE CONSULTANTS: Sean Renaud, Tessa Alexander and Miriam Belle EDITOR: Miriam Belle AUTHOR’S NOTE: -‘In truth, these final two chapters were originally written in one piece. I tend to write longer chapters and while I think the stories...
BASED UPON CHARACTERS CREATED BY: Wes Craven: A Nightmare on Elm Street Victor Miller: Friday the 13th John Carpenter: Halloween Victor Salva: Jeepers Creepers Clive Barker: Candyman, Hellraiser CREATIVE CONSULTANTS: Sean Renaud, Tessa Alexander and Miriam Belle EDITOR: Miriam Belle AUTHOR’S NOTE: -‘Before reading this final chapter, I would strongly recommend reading the first six chapters. If you don’t, you might be a little confused. I also just wanted to give many thanks to the people...
BASED UPON CHARACTERS CREATED BY: Wes Craven: A Nightmare on Elm Street Victor Miller: Friday the 13th Sam Raimi: The Evil Dead John Carpenter: Halloween EDITED BY: Miriam Belle CREATIVE CONSULTANTS: Tessa Alexander, Sean Renaud & Simply_Cyn AUTHOR’S NOTE: -‘This is the sequel to ‘A Nightmare Reborn.’ I hadn’t planned on writing a sequel, but the reader response to the first story was so good I figured what the hell? I hope you enjoy this as much as I did writing it. This story is...
*TV show starting up, opening theme begins* – Announcer: ‘Welcome viewers, to the 3rd episode of the newest, hottest and most spoken show on the air, Nightmare Talk Show!’ *Obnoxious background music starts playing* – Announcer: ‘As all you people sitting at home know, 4 years ago creatures of the night, lore and myth came out to publicly announce their existence to the world. I’m talking about vampires, werewolves, shape shifters, ghosts, witches, wizards and so on!’ *Shocking sound...
A NIGHTMARE REBORN: FREDDY VS. JASON 2 CHAPTER 01 BASED UPON CHARACTERS CREATED BY: WES CRAVEN: A Nightmare on Elm Street VICTOR MILLER: Friday the 13th JOHN CARPENTER: Halloween EDITED BY: Miriam Belle CREATIVE CONSULTANT: Sean Renaud, Tessa Alexander and Miriam Belle AUTHOR’S NOTE: This story takes place after ‘Freddy vs. Jason,’ but before the events of ‘New Nightmare’ and ‘Jason X.’ * RETURN TO CRYSTAL LAKE Thursday, May 12th 2005 ‘What was the name of this place again?’...
“Shoot me,” he said, pressing the gun into her small hand. “Go ahead,” he said, “Shoot me!” She stared at him, not understanding. “If you don’t, you’ll be sorry.” She shook her head, holding the gun, heavy in her hands. He sighed. “Okay, then. Have it your way,” he said brightly, and took the gun back, pushed her hard against the couch, starting pressing himself into her and laughing. Laughing. It hurt. It hurt. Like knives cold gun at your head. Like suffocating being strangled...
Donald’s tears stop by the time they get back to the house. He is a little embarrassed that he had shown his emotions and cried in front of Emma, but she is acting so kind and understanding right now. He hurries her to her bedroom, throws off his tuxedo, and helps her out of her cloak and shoes.“Emma lets go take a hot bath, I want to clean you of all this, and as we do I will try to explain,” he tells her.Emma turns and holds him tight for a few minutes, stroking his head and back, kissing...
Love StoriesIt was almost impossible to see where she was going, she was just running as fast as she could to get as far away as she could from what she had just witnessed. Tears were blurring her vision, causing her to run into a couple walking on the sidewalk. She apologized and continued quickly away before he could catch up to her…if he was even coming after her. Her sobs were making her chest heave and she held the flaps of her wool coat close to her body, crossways. Her thoughts were bombarding her...
Introduction: Please remember to read up on the series as I dont want anyone to be lost on the plot. Also I do not condone real rape or slavery but fantasy is always fun to play with. Not for the person looking for a soft sweet sex story. Kali awoke in a large bed chamber. She kept her eyes squinted so as to access her new surroundings. She knew she still had the heavy chain attached to her collar. She groaned when she realized she was naked laying on a marble floor. She slightly tilted her...
The following story contains characters owned by DC Comics/Warner Bros. It is written as a fanfic parody story not intended to make any use of actual story lines in published books. The story is purely for fun, with no profit to be made by the author. It is free to be archived on any site wishing to do so, provided the author is given proper credit. I would really love to hear any comments you'd like to send me. Thanks, and I hope you enjoy it! The following story is set in...
Let me introduce myself. I’m Upendra Dubey, I’m working as a senior sales manager in a MNC, since last 3 years. Recently my family persuaded for marriage. I’m the youngest in the family. Two elder brothers and two elder sisters. My father along with my brothers and my brother-in-laws all are of very dominating nature. This lead to make me a coward in the family. Slapping and kicking are common habits in my family culture, especially for me. Which made me a coward by nature and character. Though...
My Worst Nightmare by SONIA =========================== (email [email protected] - Please send comments!!!) This story is one I keep going back to as as theme because this is my dream if only it happened just like this ....... My worst nightmare had happened. My wife, Lorna, stood at the door to our bedroom with a look of horror on her face and her eyes welling up with tears. "Oh my God," she said, turned and hurriedly left the room and soon after I heard the...
Initiation Nightmare... Part 3 by Silvy Richards Walking faster than normal, just in case Roxy and Lisa might have decided to chase after him and humiliate him some more, Paul caught up with Roxy's little sister, Angie, who was also on her way to school and dreading her first day of initiation. From behind her, just as Roxy had stated, it was clear she wasn't wearing a bra. Supporting even bigger boobs than her older sister, who had solid C's, he...
Initiation Nightmare... The Final Chapter by Silvy Richards As Paul tossed and and turned, trying to block out and forget all that had happened to him during the last couple of weeks, part of him prayed he could just simply wake up the next morning, and find out it had all been just one big horrible nightmare. But being realistic, his true mantra became: 'All that happened in the last two weeks will NEVER repeat itself again'. Over and over in his...
A NIGHTMARE IN SILK AND LACE Book One (One) "Do keep up Gemma," snapped Dean Prentice as he exited the courtesy car with his struggling secretary in tow. "You're slowing me down and in the cut and thrust world of high finance I can't afford to lag behind. Fortune favours the fleet of heel after all." "I'm sorry, Sir, but I've got the laptop, the files and all our luggage." Gemma had only managed to pile half the bags onto a hotel luggage trolley before Mr Prentice had set off...
A Nightmare in Silk and Lace 3 by Cordellian (Dedicated to all the lovely girls on Fictionmania who have given me so much encouragement with their flattering reviews) (One) Dean had been quickly marched out through the rear door - the servant's entrance - of the hotel and into a staff compound where a transit van lay idle with its engine running. The rear doors were already open, offering a glimpse inside of two rows...
Daniel's Nightmare This is a simple sissy story of forced sissifcation and humiliation. No real sex involved but alluded to. May be downloaded for personal pleasure any other use forbidden unless approved by author. Like a couple of my other stories, one of Daphne's drawings inspired this one. Comments appreciated but you have been warned of the nature of this story. Comments may be sent to [email protected]. By Cheryl Lynn "Mom I don't want to go to Aunt Margaret's for the...
Author Notes - I've been a reader of this site for quite a while now, and now that I'm 22, and I figured it's about time I gave something back! You'll probably quickly tell from my writing style that this story will be a slow burner, but hopefully and if all goes well, this will be the first part of many. Themes it will touch upon later are body swapping and transformation. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- The Katy Nightmare - Part...
My dreams were like a montage of my life. A stroll down memory lane through all of the key events that had brought me to where I was today. I'd relived my very first memories, kicking a huge plastic football around in the back garden with my dad. Standing in my uniform for my first day of school while my mother snapped photos of me. The annual family holidays to exotic European destinations, and my playing on the beach with other children. Then there were my teenage years. My first...