Essence Challenged

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The tenth in

The Essence Series

A Fantasy Story

Written by

Diane M. DeMore

with contributions by Cindi McNulty

 

Copyright ©16 November 2005 by Diane DeMore and Cindi McNulty,  dba Firth Essence, LLC.
Do not use any of this story, whole or in part, without permission
Welcome to the tenth fantasy story based on my obsession with actor Colin Firth.  Please be aware that the story, while dallying in romantic encounters is not sexually explicit.  However some parts do leave one's imagination open to play. Names of characters in this story are living persons used with their permission; excepting Colin Firth, Tim Bevan, Guy Ecker, well you get the idea. The movie and photos are non existent and were designed for the stories only. All of the places visited, toured or stayed at are real and exist. The books used for making the movies are also real though not all published yet.  (I do have a tattoo, just not the one described in the stories. I do not have one of his shirts or his address, nor have I ever had an email.)  Thank You.

Essence - The most significant part of a thing's nature.

syn. - significance, attribute, aspect

Challenged -  Called to engage in a contest, fight, or competition. called to confrontation

syn: taxed, tested, vindicated
 
Introduction Chapter 15 - A Long Day's Journey
Chapter 1 - Sometimes It's Just Business Chapter 16 - Into The Night
Chapter 2 - No Picnic Chapter 17 - Dazed and Confused
Chapter 3 - No Progress Chapter 18 - Blameless Appointment
Chapter 4 - Querulous Rancor Chapter 19 - All The Wrong Reasons
Chapter 5 - Winding Down Chapter 20 - A Kiss Before I Go
Chapter 6 - Over The Top Chapter 21 - Second Thoughts
Chapter 7 - Selfless Sacrifice Chapter 22 - Equal Ground
Chapter 8 - In For The Long Haul Chapter 23 - Worth Fighting For
Chapter 9 - On A Roll Chapter 24 - Final Challenge
Chapter 10 - Fait accompli Chapter 25 - No Matter What
Chapter 11 - Just Like The First Time Chapter 26 - Return To Eastbourne
Chapter 12 - Ka - Ching Epilogue - In Spite Of The Struggle
Chapter 13 - Never Enough Author's Notes
Chapter 14 - In Toronto Too

List of Characters
Diane - author, main character Todd Edwards - Hilly's new law associate
Thom - her husband Boo Hewerdine - songwriter/singer/producer
Colin Firth - no explanation needed Neill MacColl - songwriter/singer/producer
Hilary "Hilly" Crafton - Diane's friend and lawyer Arty - Casting Director
Cassie - Diane's Agent Steve - Valet at NXNW
Jack Crafton - Hilary's Husband
Maggie - Hilly's Assistant
Guy Ecker - actor
Kenneth Branagh - actor, writer, director, producer
Nick Hornby - author

Music In The Story

 Artist
Main Page - Back In My Arms Again The Supremes
Title Page - This Love Maroon5
Introduction - Beautiful Secrets Sarah Blasko
Chapter 1 - What's The World Got In Store Wilco
Chapter 2 - Can't Stop Now Keane
Chapter 3 - Only Human Dina Carroll
Chapter 4 - She Has No Time Keane
Chapter 5 - So Well Minnie Driver
Chapter 6 - The Last Laugh Of The Laughter Travis
Chapter 7 - As You Are Travis
Chapter 8 - Driftwood Travis
Chapter 9 - Square One Coldplay
Chapter 10 - After All This Time Melissa Manchester
Chapter 11 - I Wouldn't Change A Thing Ronan Keating
Chapter 12 - Money Pink Floyd
Chapter 13 - So Far Away Carole King
Chapter 14 - Unfold Jason Mraz
Chapter 15 - What Sin Replaces Love Ryan Adams
Chapter 16 - We're Just Friends Wilco
Chapter 17 - Margaritaville Jimmy Buffet
Chapter 18 - O Lover Jason Mraz
Chapter 19 - Your Eyes Open Keane
Chapter 20 - A Kiss Before I Go Ryan Adams
Chapter 21 - You've Got A Friend James Taylor
Chapter 22 - This Is The Last Time Keane
Chapter 23 - Old Friends/Bookends Simon & Garfunkel
Chapter 24 - She Pretends Lisa Dalbello
Chapter 25 - Call Me What You Like Keane
Chapter 26 - 18th Floor Balcony Blue October (US)
Epilogue - I Keep Coming Back To You Beth Nielsen Chapman
Author's Notes - All Around The World 4 Strings

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