The Athenaeum's Index Of Fiction

Bridge Over Wilson's Creek (The) by Penelope Street     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative (Mature) | Romance (alt) | Short Story - 26 pages | Finished | Sep-05 Cast: Beth Honors/Awards:  #38 in 2005     Two-Time Top-25 #1.
In this well written tale, best friends make the most of their last summer together.
This is an excellent story... and very sweet. Thank you,Penelope, for a really good read. - Summer Sun - Sep 30th, 2005    Melancholic, but wonderfully sweet as well. Just like the last days of summer. A beautiful and extraordinary setting, a story nicely paced, and characters well drawn - well worth a look or two. - annika - Sep 30th, 2005    **** Spoiler Alert **** sweet but kinda cruel too that she has to see her brother marry off the girl she loves. hmm.. but it does make you feel melancholic. - rec - Aug-25-2009    I read with great interest. Thou short, it's wonderfully written, a great author you are Penelope Street. Those who have not read it yet please do so and her other two stories too, it's a well done!! - easteden - Sep-28-2009    this is a fine story. i just wish that it were not so hopelessly wistful. - kc - Sep-01-2010    Well written, bitter sweet story of first love. I am so thankful we live in different times where we DO have options and can make other choices. I can't imagin living through those times where you had to marry. Fine author - I am going to check out her other stories. - Anonymous - Sep-21-2010    A scrumptious dish, spicy but light and subtle at the same time, like the Chef Penelope Street knows how to cook one. I wish she cooked more often for us. - Anonymous - Apr-05-2011

Dancing With The Bride by Penelope Street     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Romance (alt) | Short Story - 16 pages | Finished | Jan-05 Cast: Rachel, Thus Honors/Awards:  #18 in 2005     Top-25 #1.
In this well written tale, a lesbian couple attends a small town wedding.
I thoroughly enjoyed this. I have had occasion to feel the way the main characters did going to the family wedding, so I could easily sympathize with them. Good job! - Alex Tryst - Jan 24th, 2005    This story is an all around winner. Lovely characters and a well told tale. Definitely a "must read" in my opinion. - Beth Goodman - Feb 3rd, 2005    Beautiful...just beautiful - KTBard - Aug 31st, 2005    This is so sweet, I can only wish reality occured like this. - kiwi - Sep 4th, 2005    This is one of my favorite stories, I just love the way it works. The characters are so true, and I can identify with Wendy facing the small town. Beautifully written, what more can I say? - Libris Cat - Oct-20-2007    Thank you. It is truly the actions of the individual towards an unjust belief that is heroic. And this fight goes on. - rleef - Sep-12-2009    Truthful and faithful to the point. A highly recommended read, especially in times in which we need to understand one another more and let them express themselves, as it is. Love is a powerful emotion and must be allowed to be, nurture and express without prejudice or self rightheousness. - xenamary - Sep-13-2009    This is a very heartwarming and beautiful story. The author delves into the insecurities we may have when facing the unknown. Hostile attitudes towards an alternative lifestyle is what many of us have experienced. This story left me wishing that some day soon people will be accepting and understanding. One can only hope and percevere. - vicam - Sep-27-2009    I cannot believe that I've read Penelope all three stories in a day..!! Thank you Penelope Street, you are wonderful!! I like to read more from you... - easteden - Sep-28-2009    Beautiful story... I liked it a lot - RLA - Aug-27-2010    This is still one of the most beautiful stories I've ever read. - Anonymous - Aug-31-2010    This is a lovely story and well worth reading. - Lyn B - Jan-04-2011    Sweet and comforting. We really had come a long way. I loved the story. - Alake - Jun-16-2011    A very well written story. Great job. - sassy123 - Jul-02-2011    i like the philosophy of this story.. i do hope it's autobiographical.. loved the way 'righteous majority' was broken down into 'never the former and no longer the latter'.. - xtra dog - Jul-16-2011    Very sweet and yet bittersweet at the same time because we all know this doesn't happen for everyone. Great for a pick-me-up piece. - Stacia - Feb-02-2013

Scents of Heaven by Penelope Street     

Original / Uber | Modern | Alternative | Romance (alt) | Short Story - 31 pages | Finished | Apr-05 Cast: Sherry, Andy, Dobbs Honors/Awards:  #80 in 2005
Grace Myers is an ordinary suburban housewife, though hardly a happy one. You might even call her bitter. She doesn't quite understand what she's missing- though she has an idea she is missing something. That is until one day, when that something comes calling as it so often does; unannounced, uninvited, and defying all manner of propriety and convenience.
I like it, that this is a discreet innocent affair between two wives. An experience story life I wish I could be in it. Penelope Street is such an interesting autor, I like to believe that she have so much to deliver. - easteden - Sep-28-2009    This is pure heaven..a must read!! - easteden - Oct-28-2009    A wonderful sweet, sexy piece. - M. D. - Aug-24-2010    everyone read this interesting story...truly awesome :) - luvly... - Sep-28-2010    Very good read. The relationship between women was developed slowly, building into a sexy ending. It's well worth reading. - Lyn B - Feb-17-2011