Finestories

Stories about different Missions in Vietnam. Unedited and entirely the Author's imagination.

It has been three years since Ginny B's awful tragedy and death. James Mercer had moved on and is now married. He had a bright future at a large university in Chicago, as well as a profitable sideline that provided him with financial stability. Then one fateful day, his pal FBI special agent Lawrence Foster appears with two pretty apparent government employees. They make him an offer he can’t refuse.
Added Chapter 19

Seven young Genius Native Nation girls, Family and friends who face predigest and disdain from those who believe they have a right to rule because of who they are. Those in power or those who believe they should be in power will destroy all those who stand in their way. Those who do not recognize their right to rule will be eliminated by any and all means available.
Added Chapters 44-53

Operetto in the Key of Rest. You know, the stuff the piano player is playing in all them old silent films. Yet another story, I guess. But it's a poem. Don't tell.

There's a saying about... well, most everything. This time that one about me complaining about a speck of sawdust in your eye which I can barely see for the log in mine. (Likely a story with a moral. ... more

They say art is never finished, only abandoned. I have submitted an edited version of A Charmed Life for reposting today. Minimal dialogue changes, more sentence/paragraph changes. Editing is a st ... more

Chapter 16 is in the pipe to be published. This was a fun chapter to write. I hope you enjoy it. Von

Country Roads (5)
After the loss of both his parents and his music career, Charlie gets a second chance when he lands a spot on a hit music competition, The Stage. But his journey of redemption is paved with heartbreak, betrayal, and ambition.
Added Chapter 14

This is the second in my Tugboat Man series. This time, Tug is in the race of his life against some very bad...well... not quite people. The title tells the tale. No, it has nothing to do with the Da Vinci code. But it's in the ballpark. The wife is from Atlantis, so there are some unavoidable sci-fi aspects. But this is actually nothing more than pure romantic adventure. I hope that you enjoy reading it as much as I did writing it. D.T.

This is the most frequently downloaded of all my stories, so I thought I would post it here. It is the first of four in a series. I am posting the second one along with it. I'll add the other two if you like these. I consider myself the poet-laureate of the nerd world. And I want my stories to have a lot of twists and turns. That's what I am giving you here. I hope that you enjoy this as much as I did writing it.

I broke ground on my next story, or rather I typed in a few paragraphs today. I have the characters defined and the outline worked out. I'm excited to be making progress again. The main character ... more

Shattered Lands (1)
In a kingdom torn apart by war and political intrigue, William Whitton must navigate a treacherous landscape of political machinations and conflict following the death of the King. Sent to war by his stepfather the young prince learns the harsh realities of leadership and the toll of conflict on both soldiers and civilians. Back in the capital, the new king, begins to impose oppressive laws to limit the power of the barons and consolidate consolidate power, pushing the kingdom toward Rebellion.
Added Chapter 13

After Matt's wife is killed in a wreck, he starts putting his life back together. While trying to heal he is thrown back to the late 1860s. Follow as he rebuilds and watch others come into his life.
Added Chapter 8

Hope you enjoy and thanks for the kind words and help!

Ed discovers he can see and hear ghosts. After that everything changes. He helps ghosts or helps others with help from ghosts.
Added Chapter 39 (final)

The final chapter of Ghost Whisperer will be out on Monday. It's also available in full on Bookapy. For my next project, I want to write some kind of mystery, perhaps a thriller or a cozy. Other tha ... more

I downloaded Grammarly as was suggested. I have done an edit on chapter 7 only. When I am done with the story I will try to do a much better edit. I am not an editor, I read a lot but seldom write any ... more

He's a hard headed County Sheriff with one failed marriage. She's a beautiful and mysterious lady with a past that doesn't make sense. It might sound crazy. But he is beginning to suspect that the woman he is falling in love with is the victim of an eighty-year-old murder.

We all have problems come up and I have had them the last several weeks. No excuses just not getting things done as fast as I should. I will finish this story and hopefully in a timely manner. Can't p ... more

As time allows I will be working on Ginny B, correcting grammer errors and hopefully make the story line flow more smoothly. The story line is good but it just needs some tweaking to allow it flow mor ... more

I have released a sequel to Ginny B. These stories will be part of a trilogy with James Mercer being the central character. Follow James as he progresses through his career and his growth as leader an ... more

I've finished this book and posted it for sale on Bookapy. https://bookapy.com/s/1362/ghost-whisperer The remaining chapters will be released here over the next few weeks. This took me about ten months to write. Now I have to think about what I want to write next. (Suggestions welcome)

He was an Irish cop from the toughest part of Manhattan. She was a Cheyenne maiden from the Montana High Country. He rescued her from some very bad men. In return, she mended his broken heart. The whole improbable story plays out against the panorama of the Civil War and America's relentless movement West. There's a bit of a twist at the end. But who doesn't like surprises?

This is a story of courage and perseverance under horrible circumstances. Seventy-seven Army and Navy nurses were captured when the Philippines fell to the Japanese. They were interned with 4,000 others at the Santo Tomas Camp in Manila. There, they provided life-saving medical care that led to them being called the Angels of Bataan. This is a coming-of-age story where the hero learns important life lessons from these dedicated women and finds love at the end.

Ryan Uruks and Eclair Hamashe are trapped on Black Star, hunted by the monstrous Parasites and their undead hordes. Injured and alone, the young Elementals must work past their differences if they are to have any hope of survival. As they grow closer to one another, the danger only intensifies... as does their bond. The exciting conclusion of the Black Star saga, Part 2 combines heart-stopping action, quirky humor, and a tragic romance that transcends the stars themselves.
Added Chapter 30

It looks like I somehow got the wrong chapter mixed in. The correct chapter 8 is waiting on approval to post and should be up soon.

Anthony Carter is back! Now a senior captain and married to Harriet, he faces challenges in his professional and private live, encountering Caribbean pirates, arrogant colonial officers, Irish traitors, French soldiers, a lunatic admiral, and a pitched naval battle in the Bay of Biscay. In all this, he and Harriet must realise that married life is no endless honeymoon. Rough waters indeed. Book 2 (of 3) in the Anthony Carter Sea Adventures covers the years 1806 to 1810 in Tony's life.
Added Chapters 21-23 (final)

A story of two worlds, one familiar, one alien and the meeting of two cultures. And a love that develops.
Added Chapter 3

I have posted chapter 3 of this story.

I have submitted chapter 2of mara for publication.

I post a story every July to honor the folks who've served. I try to focus on obscure people in each, not the heroes. This one is about the Women Air Service Pilots—the WASPs. Those brave women were true American patriots. But their story was hidden from all of us for over thirty years. The plot is a coming-of-age tale for children of the Greatest Generation… sort of a latter-day Pilgrim's Progress—and most of the characters are real. Please enjoy…

Just posted another part, sorry for the wait. I will try to get another part up this weekend with Matt and Joe's travels. Thanks for the notes and feedback

A story in the Lucky Jim Universe
Jim Reynolds has avoided accepting the moniker "Lucky Jim" for as long as he could, possibly too long. This fast-paced story is set in 2095 and covers the most important several months of his life. If you haven't read Lucky Jim I and II, large parts of this story won't make sense to you.
Added Chapters 27-29 (final)

Turn around, the one who loves you has been waiting for you to notice them. Just know that the one who loves you may also have someone behind them who's been waiting for their turn to be noticed...

A man with a past, not tied to anyone makes a startling discovery that changes his life and his perceptions of it.
Added Chapters 89,90

A man with extremely high Esper power, summons his favorite sci-fi characters. He also brings those who embrace chaos.
Added Chapter 7

A thief takes something that turns out bad something from the past.
Added Chapters 14,15

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.
Added Chapters 6,7

If you're looking for quality science fiction with some erotica sprinkled in here and there, and, LONG stories, you've found the right author! My name is Rob (aka ahorsewithnoname), and I've been hi ... more

I added a very short section. In the next couple of days I will have much more. Thanks for reading!

With From the Top and In the Shadow of Lions starting, I'm looking toward the next books to start. The next Imperium will start in a couple of weeks and a second new fantasy series (this one high fant ... more

It says chapters, but I am doing this is parts. Hope you enjoy. Thanks for the votes!

I'm sorry but I've been sick with a cold. I hope to have a new chapter out in a few days.

Imperium (5)
War has come to the continent and Lieutenant Commander Ky, a test pilot from the far future and Consul of the Britannic Empire, leads armies scattered across Germania and Hispania to liberate them from Carthaginian rule. The Carthaginians , however, refuse to surrender without a fight. Led by a seasoned commander, new armies with weapons from the far east are sent to counter the Britannians, with the entirety of Europe as the ultimate prize.
Added Chapter 30 (final)