/authors/godless-one/Recent content in Godless One on Gromet's Plaza ArchiveHugoen-usThu, 01 Jan 2004 00:00:00 +0000/stories/2004/01/01/good-things-come/Thu, 01 Jan 2004 00:00:00 +0000/stories/2004/01/01/good-things-come/<p><strong>Good Things Come</strong> by Godless One Good Things Come by Godless One E-mail - <a href="mailto:GodlessOnes@aol.com">GodlessOnes@aol.com</a></p> <p>A knock came upon the polished door of the apartment, echoing softly throughout the interior.  Punctual, thought the young man within, standing near the small bar that lay between the kitchen and living room with a drink in hand.  A sip was taken before he decided to answer the door, giving the caller a chance to wait a moment, adding perhaps to whatever suspense might be on the person&rsquo;s mind.  He didn&rsquo;t delude himself into thinking that this sort of person would be breaking into a sweat, shivering and worrying and wondering what might be in store for them.  It was the nature of their occupation that they be smooth as silk and strong as steel.  In any case, his steps upon the carpet were near silent as he stepped towards the door, turning the latch-like handle and opening it.</p>