Finestories

Silva is a thirty-something whore making a hard living on rough streets. Discovering that a bad life can get even worse, hope appears in the form of an odd man wearing a green robe and carrying a shepherd's staff.

Here is an account of Skarth’s adventures in and around the town of Saltmarsh as he explores his newly-found freedom and establishes his place in the town and the world. A telling of a D&D campaign. This follows on from the story “Skarth”, I recommend reading that first.
Added Chapter 21

John Taylor (9)
When a federal witness is killed by an impossible shot shortly before testifying against a New Jersey crime family, Taylor is sent to protect the remaining witness in the case. Realizing that the murder was more than a typical hit, Taylor does what he always does... he takes the offensive. In tracking down a hit man that no one has knew existed, Taylor is taken on a journey across the country and directly into the assassin's crosshairs.
Added Chapter 4

You Can't Go Home Again. Henry Brewer's life has fallen to pieces. His NFL dreams disappeared years ago and now so has his life in the NYPD, along with his soon-to-be ex-wife. Forced to return to the small West Virginian town he grew up in, Henry comes face to face with his past, seeing it through the eyes of an adult. As if this wasn't hard enough, he must figure out who he is now and what he wants at the same time. Is it possible to reinvent yourself as an adult?
Added Chapter 13

Imperium (2)
The Carthaginians are marching to destroy Rome and it is up to Ky, a test pilot from the future thrown into an alternate past, to keep the once mighty Roman Empire from being destroyed. As Ky gathers Roman and Caledonian forces together to form a new Britannic Empire to defend against the Carthaginian host, he must also struggle to contend with a malfunctioning AI implanted in his brain that is slowly gaining sentience. Thankfully, Ky is not alone.
Added Chapter 24

Country Roads (2)
Music, Baseball and Bullies. Charlie's life is busier than ever as he continues to put down roots in his community, making friends and enemies, and explore who he wants to be. Charlie decides to follow the two things he always loved when he was a kid, music and baseball. Joining the school team and forming his first band both pull him in different directions, adding to the pressures he already faced with school, bullies, making friends, and trying to become his own man.
Added Chapter 44 (final)

A thief takes something that turns out bad something from the past.
Added Chapter 6

Another stand alone short I did that was written from another story. Not sure how to place it. I hope all enjoy it as well as I did writing it.

Out of his time, his memory gone what's a man to do? Alavis thought all was lost then he met the perfect woman, problem was she was family!

When the lies outweigh the truth can revenge and death not follow far behind?

Something I've been lucky to experience since I started posting is the interaction with readers. Many readers have sent along their comments, suggestions, corrections and other thoughts over the last ... more

So apparently the chapter I preloaded up had an error in it (it was only the first paragraph, the rest was fine, I think). I was gone all day for a work thing and came back to a mountain of messages. I've submitted a repost of the chapter that fixes that first paragraph.

Okokok, all criticism is good criticism; even if it is only good enough to balance the advice of helpful readers. I had posted a funny story titled "Gladiator" and something struck me as wrong. Some ... more

A bounty hunter rescues a girl kidnapped by outlaws. He gets more than he counted on. This story tells of their adventures on the way home.

Today I am posting a short western story. This isn't in my Regiment universe. It is a stand-alone story. It has a little action, a little gore, and a little romance. I hope my fans will enjoy it. I ha ... more

A man with a past, not tied to anyone makes a startling discovery that changes his life and his perceptions of it.
Added Chapter 82

Into every life a bit of truth may fall. The truths of life fell into mine. This is my homage to the creed called the 'Facts of Life' that Lazlo Zalezac invented for his novel, 'The Millionaire Next Door'. I recommend the story as one of Zalezac's best. BTW, TeNderLoin points out that "The Millionaire Next Door" is posted right here on the Fine Stories website.

Been writing on postit notes n leaving them behind at art shows n museums n such. Scribbled my own copy and stuck it where sometimes I didn't lose them. It's just like this post here: from me to you ... more

A coming of age story with a twist. Addle-brained Tommy works down at the feed store, stacking Purina and sweeping the floor. A Vietcong rocket scrambled his brains so thoroughly that was all he was capable of... or was it?
Added Chapter 24 (final)

It's time for another story to start. The next Taylor story, Designated Target, will begin posting on Sept. 12th. Information on the book is up now and can be found on my author page, tstarnes.com

Jesse was perfectly content in his introverted little world...until Maia came along. Maia was out of this world.
Added Chapter 7

I just dumped Chapter 7 for Jesse's Girl. It is a long one. I am currently busy as hell with life so I will be distracted from writing for a bit. My apologies. Please be patient as I transition back t ... more

Lost in time strange things were happening to him.

How far would you go for a lost loved one?

A man retired from a secret government agency, hoped that his time with them was through. Little did he know that an enemy from the past was still on earth.

Greetings! I am a new author on this site and I hope you are enjoying my first submission, Jesse's Girl. It is my first attempt at fiction geared towards the younger audience. It has been a lot of fun ... more

Yep, I won an all-expenses paid extended staycation at ‘The SPA’. It’s not exactly what you’re probably thinking though. You see, ‘The SPA’ is the acronym for the local hospital and the ex ... more

BE WARNED! This is a dark story. *** It takes two parents to raise a kid, not one parent and an enabler. He's always been the parent, but that's not enough. It's obvious that his wife lets the kid get away with anything and everything.
Added Chapter 8 (final)

Al, son of Ernest here giving one final blog update regarding my father. He has passed away peacefully in his (medically-induced) sleep as-of 2022/07/16 03:30 AEST. I along with his brother Gary w ... more

Lawyers go out on dates just like normal people or do they? Things are a little different when the lawyer is an Anders.

My plan to revise ‘A Charmed Life’ before returning to the next story foundered, as I should have expected; I haven’t gotten anywhere with either for many months. Only after being away on vacati ... more

I just read another story by an author who clearly does not know his subject matter. This particular individual, who apparently got his information out of firearms catalogs, has a preteen kid learning ... more

There were snakes, bugs, leeches, and other pleasures to be found on walks in the delta nights.

A story in the The Regiment Universe
A group of young men and women join the regiment. They start out as individuals but become a team and then part of the family.
Added Chapters 13-15 (final)

Mark O'Toole and Molly Andrews are enrolled in a very special culinary school. There is lots of cooking going on in the kitchen and not all of it deals with food.
Added Chapter 6 (final)

The latest installments of Imperium and Country Roads continue posting every week, and the next installments of both have already started being written. In the meantime, I have a new story called Go ... more

As I mentioned in my last blog I have come home to God. I am now rereading all my novels and although for the era that Once and Again is happening in there is nothing inappropriate, but some moments a ... more

Night sounds: a remembrance of things long past.

A Rivers Region Story
A retired soldier's farm is attacked. When his weapon is damaged the 11 year-old son is told to take is almost 2 year-old sister and escape out the hidden exit after promising to care for his sister until she can care for herself. Their parents are killed while they travel down the tunnel, so he sets off the final defences as the enemy moves in, and kills more of the attackers. He's faithful to his promise as they live through 'interesting times' while his sister learns to care for herself.
Added Chapter 9 (final)

In which Hopalong does his Best to Top his Infamous Werewolf Story… Likely, it’s just another story with a moral. But, me? I don’t get it.

I'm in the midst of doing several things which I've mentioned to you all before. I'm currently adding some new scenes to book 1 and 2 and making some slight revisions to make the story even better. I' ... more

I'm damn near speechless at the wave of kind words and compliments that "Accidental Family" has received. The downloads, the scores, the feedback, and... to the delight of my wife, the family bean-cou ... more

A man scarred by injustice, a lost love, and wounds of combat, finds himself volunteered as a foster father, a protector, and a combatant in a lethal struggle against a past bully and a vengeful cartel lord.
Added Chapters 20-22 (final)