Finestories

This is how I felt in a rambling look over my life. Not a poem, not a story; just how I felt.

Science is killing magic. The last of the magical beings decide that it is time for the return of a Merlin-like person to bring back the magic. The job requirements are: he's got to be an unlikely hero type that is lucky; he's got to own silver and be willing to trade it for a gift of magic; and he's got to be a horny guy with a bad fashion sense.
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A man hits rock bottom and then gets super lucky, his luck always runs at the extremes.
Added Chapter 44

I'm going to have a new chapter of Georgia Moonbeams out tomorrow and work is continuing on book 2. I'm still sort of surprised at the support I've gotten both here and on Bookapy. If you've bought ... more

Benny Baker went from being a smarter than average, fourteen year old kid, to being a super genius. It was an overnight transformation in which his speech patterns become more precise, his mannerisms became muted, and his opinions matured. He has a chance to make things right, but he's not sure what that means.
Added Chapter 41

A Ladies of the Labyrinth Story (2)
Astrid's Origin Story.
Added Chapter 6

Alex Jackson is a small town Georgia boy who struggles, from a very early age, to make friends. His life is eternally changed when he meets his best friend, a new girl by the name of Allison Moon. When an argument threatens to take his family and only friend from him, Alex is pushed beyond his breaking point. Will he overcome his depression or succumb to it?
Added Chapter 3

Chapter 3 is now in the queue and waiting to be posted. Still trying to take in the response that I've gotten. It's hard to believe I've written an entire book and I'm less than a handful of chapters ... more

Long trips, new attacks, growing pains, spies in their ranks, and increasing violence between anti-slavery and pro-slavery groups, stretch Paul and Anna's resources in every direction and at every turn. With the help of their family and friends, new and old, they race against time to complete their plans before the incessant drum beats of war begin in the east.
Added Chapters 17,18

While correcting reported errors I've revised the stories Survivor and Survivor: Moving One. Both are now in the submission wizard and should appear soon. The revised versions are also available on Bookapy: https://bookapy.com/s/30/survivor https://bookapy.com/s/31/survivor-moving-on

Just to clarify something. Yes my book Georgia Moonbeams is completed and it is for sale on Bookapy. This is for those who do not want to wait to see what happens in the book. I will be releasing the ... more

Can't believe I've finally reached a point where I am posting my stories for people to read. It's been a crazy journey that has been full of ups, downs, twists, and turns. When I started writing this ... more

Alex Jackson is a small town Georgia boy who struggles, from a very early age, to make friends. His life is eternally changed when he meets his best friend, a new girl by the name of Allison Moon. When an argument threatens to take his family and only friend from him, Alex is pushed beyond his breaking point. Will he overcome his depression or succumb to it?

I don't flash often. But this parable is so small, the only way I can handle it is flash. You do remember I only steal from the best, right? Almost a song, not quite a poem? I wish. It's flash fiction.

A man is taken then returned. He's not the same or is he? Now with a lot of questions he leaves earth to search for the only other one like himself, so far.
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A man with a past, not tied to anyone makes a startling discovery that changes his life and his perceptions of it.
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I've revised all of the Clan Amir stories and reposted them. The stories haven't changed but some areas have been expanded to clarify points raised by readers. The whole 7 book series is also availa ... more

I had a puter crash, just got it back from the shop. Posting will resume immediately. }:-)

Yes, I'm alive and in reasonable health. That loud rhythmic banging you hear is me beating my head against the wall. In the last few months I've had a lot of emails and messages reporting typos and ... more

Somehow, I missed making 3 entries on Emend. I'm making up for that, now. }:-)

A tale of misunderstood love. And the struggles of being just a friend.

A story in the The Regiment Universe
A story set in the Regiment Universe. This story is about the recruitment, hiring and introduction of Doctor Barrow to the Regiment. A newly graduated Doctor, Doctor Barrow travels from Boston Mass. To Wilkins Nevada to begin a career as one of the Regiments contracted physicians.
Added Chapters 13-15 (final)

Whew, That was a rough one. For the folks that have been wondering what was going on with Doctor Barrow. I have finished the story. Starting on the first of November, I've been going through a series ... more

The final edited version of Through my Eyes. Again. is now on Bookapy (under the name Robert Hart). This contains the result of professional editing - much better text formatting, many minor textual c ... more

A man hits rock bottom and then gets super lucky, his luck always runs at the extremes.

Little Johnny is growing up to become 'That Johnny'. Miss Symes, teaching enough history that kids know where Latin came from, had been warned about 'That Johnny'. But for teachers, every moment is a teaching moment. Elspeth, the girl next door, who lives across the street, if you climb the fence at Mary's house, could write a note and tape it up and open it tomorrow and it will ALL BE THAT JOHNNY'S FAULT! What could go wrong? Possibly Chapter 3 of the Elspeth Chronicles.

crew from a space station orbiting earth return after most of the population is wiped out by war.
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This story (More Than One Way to Lie) is fiction. It first posted in November, 2020. News reports in December 2020 about rumors of martial law not withstanding, this remains fiction. I hope.

Politician teaches a graduate class in lying. This is NOT based on current events in this galaxy. Would I lie? In which we learn that you can lie to some of the people all of the time, and all of the people some of the time, but you don't need to lie to all of the people all of the time. The truth works just fine. Once they stop paying attention to your lies, they can't handle the truth.

A Ladies of the Labyrinth Story (2)
Astrid's Origin Story.

Since I posted last I have recovered nicely from my surgery, sold my house in Maryland and bought one in Florida. All moved, currently hanging pictures etc. Keep wife happy, repeat keep wife happy. Th ... more

Through my Eyes. Again. is now being published, with a release date of 24th March, 2021. I have been able to do this because of the interest and support shown by readers here. My thanks, to you all! ... more

A Ladies of the Labyrinth Story (1)
Tara's story begins. Preparing for a cross-country move, I find myself on a very different adventure in a very different place than I expected. NOTE: Although this story is marked complete, parts 2, 3 and 4 will be posted between other stories in the series. This story begins in the present-day, and will begin to interweave with characters from the other four stories as it progresses.

When his enemies come for payback, jaded veteran Marco Sturm is thrown into a secret world of black prison sites and human experimentation. Every attempt to escape only leads Marco deeper into the Secret War. This is a war older than humanity itself. This is the war humanity was originally created for. The war is almost over. When peace finally comes, the worst weapons will be eliminated. And the worst weapon of all is humanity itself.

This is a sequel to 'Jacob's Granddaughters,' and begins three years after that story ended. You can catch up with the gang at Three Corners Farm and also meet some new characters. Please read 'Jacob's Granddaughters,' and 'A Tyler Christmas' since they are intertwined.
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crew from a space station orbiting earth return after most of the population is wiped out by war.

John Taylor (5)
To get some distance after their split, Whitaker has taken up the offer of a distant relative to travel to Germany. When Whitaker also goes missing, after being implicated in the murder of her benefactor, Taylor must travel to Germany himself to find her and clear her name. Taylor is forced to deal with a police force that isn't interested in a different suspect, a wealthy old-money family that didn't want Whitaker involved, and unknown players that don't want Taylor to know the truth.
Added Chapter 15 (final)

Weekends have become very busy for me, so I won't be posting on Saturday or Sunday. The rest of the week will continue to receive daily postings. > TeNderLoin

Long trips, new attacks, growing pains, spies in their ranks, and increasing violence between anti-slavery and pro-slavery groups, stretch Paul and Anna's resources in every direction and at every turn. With the help of their family and friends, new and old, they race against time to complete their plans before the incessant drum beats of war begin in the east.

Look away, stay alive. Home for winter break, Rachel witnesses the brutal attack of her elderly neighbor. Trying her best to stay hidden as she watches from her window, she fears the attacker has spotted her. With multiple accidents occurring around her and no one who will listen, can Rachel find help before she becomes the next victim?
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Sometimes I get an idea for a book stuck in my head that makes me excited. I envision the story and it plays out in my head like a movie. Putting it on paper seems effortless because I just write what ... more

Hey everyone! I want to say thank you to those who have read my story. I am a relatively new author and wanted to get honest feedback on my book Spotted. Family and friends will give you a biased opi ... more

Look away, stay alive. Home for winter break, Rachel witnesses the brutal attack of her elderly neighbor. Trying her best to stay hidden as she watches from her window, she fears the attacker has spotted her. With multiple accidents occurring around her and no one who will listen, can Rachel find help before she becomes the next victim?

A look at one way for the USA to legally allow for Secession, and what is likely to happen if it is allowed in the modern US political scene. 28,500 words.
Added Chapter 5 (final)

Benny Baker went from being a smarter than average, fourteen year old kid, to being a super genius. It was an overnight transformation in which his speech patterns become more precise, his mannerisms became muted, and his opinions matured. He has a chance to make things right, but he's not sure what that means.

If happiness was measured in money there would be very few millionaires. This is a story about Dan Parker, a young man who starts his life as an adult with the odds stacked against him. Follow his journey of self discovery as he tries to achieve happiness. His story might make you wonder if you live next door to a millionaire. CHAPTERS WILL BE POSTED EVERY OTHER DAY!
Added Chapter 66 (final)

A look at one way for the USA to legally allow for Secession, and what is likely to happen if it is allowed in the modern US political scene. 28,500 words.

The daughter of a close friend and neighbour is murdered by political activists at a protest march. the activist go on to riot and take control of part of the city near where he lives. The local authorities side with the activists as they cause damage to the properties in the area. Both families decide to fight back, as do many other locals. You need not live in Lexington or Concord to fight aggressive oppressors. Written in US English. 27,400 words.
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I remember reading this some years ago when first posted, and quite enjoyed it. There are few grammatical spots which go... more

A Black Cat abandoned by her mother because of the color of her fur. A Dog with big dreams left on the street because they weren't good enough. A entire clan of outcast. This is the tale of a Cat and a Dog who both seek revenge. It's supposed to be a short tale, that would be if they didn't having feelings. But when trouble comes and her other siblings find out why she disappeared and when the dog and cat confess their love to each other. It gets messy.