What atonement might be asked when the unspeakable overwhelms the sacred? A short tale of a boy, a girl, a Priest, and an accounting.

Young Tom comes of age in post war america. Peace time comes with new problems.

Once more the black hand of Death has reached out for the Worcester Fire Department. Once more an icy cold night has brought tragedy to my hometown. Once more a family grieves, their memories of the ... more

There have been many requests for a story about Ricks little sister. Now on bookapy is a short story. 10,000 words. See link lower left corner SOL homepage.No plans to put it on free site at this time. Ed & Carol Nelson

A Destiny Saga Story (5)
Caspian and his family are back and are the targets of an criminal organization that wants Caspian dead. The family must face their opponents, both new and old, while continuing the work to move their plans beyond one small Texas town.
Added Chapter 9

This is a collection of zany stories ranging from 300 to 1,600 words in length. The first one is preceded by an introduction to the Madazine staff.
Added Chapter 91

Hundreds of years ago, the mighty Xelos led a brutal massacre and proceeded to rule over the earth with an iron fist. One day his powers were stolen from him, and he was sealed away. In the modern-day Andy is enjoying his everyday life when a horde of vicious monsters attacks him. Follow him as he discovers his powers, and he is thrown into a crazy new world at a time when Xelos is inching closer to awakening.
Added Chapters 3,4

Hundreds of years ago, the mighty Xelos led a brutal massacre and proceeded to rule over the earth with an iron fist. One day his powers were stolen from him, and he was sealed away. In the modern-day Andy is enjoying his everyday life when a horde of vicious monsters attacks him. Follow him as he discovers his powers, and he is thrown into a crazy new world at a time when Xelos is inching closer to awakening.

Nearly all of my stories on the site have been revised and posted in the last several months. I hope you find them all easier to read.

A very interesting story, giving action, intrigue, mayhem & the bad guys losing out. This finishes at an interest... more

For Halloween, a short little Do-Over story.

Because I have been having trouble pointing friends to my stories on this site, I have started another account on Stories On Line, using my real name Mark Randall. I will still post here, under the Ut ... more

Young Pioneer Woman chooses her man.

Mosley Station, The Deadwood of the asteroid belt, is taken over by pirates. Seeking riches and more.

'I want you to go up the Isango, Bones, ' said Sanders, 'there may be some trouble there - a woman is working miracles.' Unexpected things happen in the territories of the Belgian Congo where Commissioner Sanders keeps an uneasy peace, aided by his trusty assistant Lieutenant Hamilton and hindered, unintentionally, by the trouble-prone Bones. He must deal with 'ju-ju', 'religious-palava', lost vials of virulent disease...and all the while Bosambo, the magnificent king of the Ochori, watches on.

A young couple deals with the fall of civilization caused by a computer virus that brings down civilization. Plot: Th... more

A successful hero flees his home world after subjugating the Dragon Queen and her hosts to start anew on a young, fresh world only to encounter politics. Again...
Added Chapters 10,11 (final)

The final two chapters are submitted waiting for the devs to post them. I hope that everyone enjoyed. Shad

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 20

Book 7 is now.live on Amazon. This is all the current Richard Jackson Saga.I have started book 8 which will be new continuation. No eta yet. Ed

I have completely rewritten and edited this story. chapters 1-7 have been reposted. 8+ will commence in a bit. Thanks for being patient. Shad

A story in the The Regiment Universe
Sun Hair, A white indian, Joins the Regiment. Meanwhile Obie's son, Billy, Heads south to hide.

A man with a past, not tied to anyone makes a startling discovery that changes his life and his perceptions of it.
Added Chapter 69

A Destiny Saga Story (5)
Caspian and his family are back and are the targets of an criminal organization that wants Caspian dead. The family must face their opponents, both new and old, while continuing the work to move their plans beyond one small Texas town.

Book 6 is now live in Amazon in ebook format. It is the first half of tenth grade. Getting closer to new content.

Some errors I will never understand. I wrote Summer Vacation 959 in third person, whilst all the others are in first person. I never realized it, readers had to point it out. I have left it that way f ... more

I just submitted The Richard Jackson Saga Book 5: Star to Deckhand to Amazon. It will probably take a couple of hours before it is available. The paperback several days. Ed

A successful hero flees his home world after subjugating the Dragon Queen and her hosts to start anew on a young, fresh world only to encounter politics. Again...

It wasn't revenge: It was justice

I have started placing re-edited versions of the Richard Jackson saga on Amazon. As I write new material it will be posted here with a little delay. Ed Nelson

A Mountain Man Story (5)
Number 5 in the Matt and Suzy saga. Modern day legal bullies try their hand at stealing what the want.

A week ahead of schedule, I have just posted a new story in the Matt Reynolds series. This is number 5, named 'Missing Cats and Found Kittens'. I hope you enjoy it. Remember to vote and ALL comments are welcome.

Just got home from the hospital. I have given my Gallstones to science. LOL Giving myself permission to take a week or more off. I feel good. If anyone is keeping track I'm 71. Ready for a nap. Thank You A Carpenter's son.

A man is hunted for what he has created.
Added Chapter 22

A story in the A Thousand Years of Peace! Universe
A psychic all his life thinks he is writing something for mankind. Wait until he figures out he is predicting his own future. Come and enjoy an adventure.
Added Chapter 12

The strange man drew his weapon, but before he could fire, five 115-grain 9mm regular rounds and one 150-grain hollow point made a nice circle on the man's belly.

Just a word to let you know, I've had a death in the family. Haven't felt much like writing I hope I can again soon. I try to a little each day though it is difficult. Pars001

This is a true accounting, in a report format, of the abuse of office by a number of people, and how they cause trouble for people who dare to believe in things different to them. In this case they use the cry of 'Child Porn' to scare people into accepting what they want. The worst part of this is the government greatly changing the law but not publicly saying they did. Sadly, this matter still has not ended well, but as best as can be. 34,400 words

A mother gives her child a simple choice. But not all choices are as simple as they seem.

Edward loves his daughter. Collecting her from school each afternoon and walking home with her is a highlight of his day. Then one day, on the way from work to school, he meets a blind man in the park.

A story in the Sevia Universe
Sundar wants to give the girl he likes a special treat, but in the middle of an urban war, that's not as easy as it sounds.

A story in the Sevia Universe
Radoslav never dreamed he might be the one chosen to save the President from death. But the responsibility proves to be far more than he bargained for...

A story in the Sevia Universe
Set in the imaginary nation of Sevia, this short series tells the stories of the four people most affected by a young man's murder.

Two scientists invent a fascinating new device.

A story in the The Regiment Universe
At the end of the Civil war, as with all wars, before and after, The men, and women, who fought the battles were, sometimes begrudgingly offered the thanks of a semi-grateful civilian population. That is if those men and women were on the winning side. This story is about the aftermath of the Civil war and the people, civilian and military, that were disgarded, thrown away, forgotten and ignored, Even today.

A story in the A Thousand Years of Peace! Universe
A psychic all his life thinks he is writing something for mankind. Wait until he figures out he is predicting his own future. Come and enjoy an adventure.

A love story from the Arabian Peninsula.

Nina's understanding of life, and death, is changed when she discovers some very unusual flowers.

A story in the A Thousand Years of Peace! Universe
Gaia is born. Earth is still going through changing. Come see the adventures in space.
Added Chapters 23,Epilogue

Coming of age in the late 1950's.
Added Chapter 18 (final)