Argon: Stories

A Story in the Knights and Commoners Universe
Joseph Ermeler is a wagon master for a powerful merchant house in the age of discovery and is sent to faraway lands, to bring home precious spices. Now a merchant in his own right and returned to the town of his birth, he meets Ursula Bohne, a tempestuous shrew by reputation, but swayed from her man-hating ways by Joseph with the magic of sweet and spicy chocolate. A 17th century story of adventures and love.

A story in the Philadelphia Stories Universe
Graduating from college, Tess DiRosa, grandniece of alleged mobster Vincent DiRosa, feels at a cross-roads, either to follow the pre-ordained path to law school or her yearning for an exciting life. Mostly for giggles, she applies for the US Secret Service, reasoning that nobody would seriously consider her as a federal agent, would they? This is the sequel to "Can't Pick Your Family".

Ricky Ryder, an established adult movie performer, is shocked by the sudden death of a coworker and friend, making him reexamine his life and goals. Quitting the adult movie business, he gets roped into doing a cameo in a cable network sitcom, just for giggles and bragging rights. Things mushroom from there into a new career and a loving relationship with a truly special woman. Best Epic Erotic Story, 2025.

A Story in the Anthony Carter Universe
The story of Anthony Carter, a young officer from humble origin, who joins the British Royal Navy in 1797 and rises in the ranks during the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. First posted in 2005, amended and revised in 2007, and once again continued in 2026.

A Story in the Anthony Carter Universe
On a rainy spring day, Ellen Trilby appears on Anthony Carter's estate, asking for shelter. She is the daughter of Major George Trilby and his wife Siobhan, both dear friends of Harriet Carter, escaping an unwanted suitor. At odds with the Carters' son Richard at first, they grow together through tragedy and danger, but they must overcome their own insecurities before they can become a couple. A completely revised and rewritten version of the first half of "Ellen" with a more realistic plot.

A Story in the Anthony Carter Universe
This is set twenty years after the events of "In the Navy". The lives of Anthony Carter and his family are turned topsy-turvy by the arrival of Ellen, a young shepherdess. Follow the lives of the Carters and their friends and relatives during the late regency era and explore foreign countries and cultures with them. History is not necessarily dry! Winner of the 2021 Classic Clitoris Award. Chapters 1-12 had to be replaced with no-sex chapters from Ellen Trilby, to meet the new rules.

A Story in the Anthony Carter Universe
As Richard's wife, Ellen is now styled Lady Lambert and travels America, India, Egypt, Bavaria and France at his side, meeting many people and having adventures on the way. She becomes a patron of the arts, a confidante of the young Princess Victoria, and a matchmaker for her family, friends and protégés, always striving to share the good fortunes she enjoys herself. Rewritten with added content.

A Story in the Anthony Carter Universe
Wounded in the Crimean War and embittered by his fiancée's betrayal, Captain James Tremayne leaves England for America. In the Western Territories of the vast continent he becomes a digger during the Pike's Peak Gold Rush. 'Baltimore Rose' Donegal is a saloon wench and convict who in 1861 crosses his path in Fort Laramie. Read how two people from worlds apart overcome bitterness and hurt, growing to respect and love each other. The revised 2010 stories "His Lucky Charm" 1&2, rolled into one.

A Story in the Anthony Carter Universe
When Captain Sir Charles Tolliver learns of his only, estranged son's death in the Crimean War, he has to take in his daughter-in-law, Suzanne and her daughter Alice, whom he had never seen before. Through the years of mourning, the strangers grow to respect and like each other, but it takes the sudden reappearance of Suzanne's long lost twin sister Paulina for Charles Tolliver to embrace life again.

A Story in the Anthony Carter Universe
Henry Ruiz-Costa is an out-of-luck mercenary and hit man. When he rescues Josie Maxwell, he thinks that his life has taken a turn for the better. Yet Josie has her own personal demons. So has beautiful Ellen Winthorp, Henry's childhood sweetheart. Watch their struggles as they bring their lives back on track and find love. Revised 12/2013.