Finestories

What if there was a way to go from here to another place, one that looks just the same but different? where is it? Here. How do you get there? Ah that's a problem - not getting there but getting back. As Jack and Susan finds out when they use Blythes Machine

A man hits rock bottom and then gets super lucky, his luck always runs at the extremes.
Added Chapter 104

Mike lives through "interesting times" that follow when terrorists bring the 'War On Terror' to the United States. "This was what he was fighting to preserve — mothers taking their children to the park where they could play without fearing for their lives. {[I hate the fact that I can find no way to deal honorably with dishonorable people. I find it disgusting that in order to save what I value most, I must lower myself to their level.]}"
Added Chapter 46

A man with a past, not tied to anyone makes a startling discovery that changes his life and his perceptions of it.
Added Chapter 77

This is a short story about Mary Jackson, little sister to Rick Jackson of The Richard Jackson Saga. We learn about some of her trials and tribulations growing up in the Jackson household

Lachlan Quinn is a PTSD-ridden finish-carpenter. He wants to build ordinary simple life. But his past catches up to him. As if worrying about a traumatized little 9-year-old shapeshifter wasn't enough. He has to deal with an inheritance he doesn't want, a town full of witches who hate him, and an ancient Hag who is trying her hardest to kill him How will a cursed legacy, a house in a sentient forest, and a beautiful stone-cold shape-shifting Panther help him deal with things.
Added Chapters 30-32

Book 11 Interesting Times which has been up on Bookapy as an ARC has had a major edit and update. For those who have bought it previously you can go to your bookshelf and download the updated copy for free. Ed Nelson

A Georgia Moon Story (2)
Allison Moon returns to Catchfly Acres, a camp she has gone to since she was a little girl. Now 14 years old she realizes this may be the last time she sees most of these summer friends, but an end to some relationships could me the start to others. This is a short story in the Georgia Moon series. It is suggested that you read the first book, Georgia Moonbeams, to fully understand the plot

Summer's Dance is a new short story that I have just finished, and it's now in the queue waiting to be posted. It took a bit longer because I lost a lot of progress last week, but it's now done and I ... more

Book 11 is now up on Bookapy. If I apply myself and write a chapter everyday I found I can finish a book in under two months. Of course I'm mentally exhausted, but it was a fun ride. Ed

a renamed story, once was called salmon falls.
Added Chapter 4

I had a reader tell me that there was a fault with the Clan Amir of Berant e-book they bought on Bookapy. I checked, and yes, the file was not as it should be. I've spent the last 12 hours tracking do ... more

Just a quick update for everyone on what's happening. First of all regarding the last update I did in fact lose most of my writing. The USB drive that I had everything stored on was beyond salvaging ... more

I've been asked by a few people about the cover of Through my Eyes. Again. as it's a bit different from the 'usual' modern covers. As I started writing an explanation, I thought that a wider audience ... more

crew from a space station orbiting earth return after most of the population is wiped out by war.
Added Chapter 3

It's been a rather frustrating day to say the least. To set all this up let me go back and fill you in on how some things have been going lately. While waiting on feedback from book 2's advanced rea ... more

Fire and Oil don't mix,especially with an Ex.

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.
Added Chapter 28

I am reposting several chapters today that have a small timeline correction. Initially when I was writing about the idea of Alex trying out for baseball I spoke with TeNderLoin and got a rough idea of ... more

I'm starting on a short story that will take place between book 1 and 2 which will offer some insight into other characters. Hopefully it'll be out in a few days or so. It'll be just a few chapters, b ... more

It's been a few days, but I wanted to write to you guys and give you an update on some things. First of all, I have finally managed to break through my writers block and I've gotten the first chapter ... more

I have been a reader of Science Fiction since my teens (& I'm now in my 80s). I've read most of the old masters of S... more

Stay tuned. I'm trying to correct.

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.
Added Chapter 17

AND now, for a bit of "to close to home" I present to you: "Hunter"! > The first three chapters are in the queue. One chapter per day will follow.

Thanks to the unique talents of Luther Long, 'Jacob's Granddaughters' now has a cover. I think it's brilliant. You can see it on the chapter index page. Let me know what you think. Regards, AA

I thought chapter 17 would complete this saga, but as usual I was wrong and the characters were in control again! Chapter 17 got to 27 pages before I decided to cut it off. So, there will be a chapter 18. Thanks for your patience, and support. AA

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 60 (final)

We have come to the end of E by E. Which one will I post next? You'll know soon! }:-)

A Georgia Moon Story (1)
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 Chapters 14-16 (final)

Chapter 13 is in the queue to be posted and should be arriving soon. Friday I will post the final 2 chapters of Georgia Moonbeams, as well as a short epilogue. I can't wait for people to read the fina ... more

Sharmaine knew that Johnny sold bumper stickers on the internet. MARS OR BUST! was his first big seller. Linc was always crazy to go to Mars. It's not like Johnny held a gun to Linc's head... Or sold him heroin... Or tricked him... Or financed him. OK, OK, OK! Linc got some of the bumper sticker money! Was it was enough money to get him in trouble?
Added Chapters 4-13 (final)

I wrote this back in the day. Updated for 2021. Sharmaine tells how her ex, Linc, and his best friend Johnny, funded and equipped Linc's private mission to Mars.

A Ladies of the Labyrinth Story (3)
Tara's story continues. After preparing for a cross-country move and finding herself on a very different adventure, Tara arrives at the legendary city of Sessrumnir, where she meets with the city's ruler herself, the Lady Freya, and discovers where she must plant her precious heartseeds. NOTE: Although this story is marked complete, its 4 parts are published separately interspersed with other stories in the series.

After some feedback I have made a few adjustments to some chapters. I made changes to the prologue and chapter 1 but those are just edits for punctuation and other things, so there's no need for you t ... more

A Ladies of the Labyrinth Story (2)
Astrid's Origin Story.
Added Chapter 8 (final)

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.
Added Chapters 69,70 (final)

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 19,Epilogue (final)

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)

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.

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.