Ma/Fa Stories

A Story in the Greenies/A Perfect World Universe
A sequel to Martian Justice, in Al Steiner’s Greenies/Perfect World Universe, Martian Vengeance tells the story of the third Martian invasion. WestHem still wants Mars back. Now the Martians are angry!

After suffering a family tragedy, Eric is depressed. Tom, his roommate, convinces Eric to go home with Tom to Vermont for Christmas. Eric's reluctant, but decides to go. Oh, and did Tom ever mention Kathy, his sister? Bring your hanky for this one! The codes are (MF) and (teen) because my protagonists are 18 and 19. Winner of the Silver Clitorides award for December 2003 / (Reviews)

A world quite similar to ours, interdimensional portals appeared suddenly across the world. Along with those portals, chosen recipients woke to find Weapons floating above them. They and they only were able to enter the colored gates and explore. This is a tale told by one of the early explorers of his first year of experiencing new worlds, new friends and new abilities on a fast-changing earth. A complete and edited, full length fantasy book for my readers to enjoy in their seclusion.

A story in the Tales From The Shack Universe
Dancing with the Monster's Daughter / (Reviews)

A short story of how some remember their Mothers.

Marissa is a call girl who takes a client named Alan. He wants her to accompany him on a convention to Las Vegas. While away, both learn things about each other and themselves. Can a high-priced hooker fall in love? / (Reviews)

Riley read an article about how much privacy we've lost, and how much satellites could see. She was sure nobody would ever actually spy on her as she lay out in her yard, catching some rays in her bikini. But the whole satellite thing made her mad so she protested. That protest was in the form of a sheet stapled to her roof that said "Hey NSA. Can you see me now?" It was a joke, really. But that joke changed her life, because somebody DID see it. / (Reviews)

A Good Medicine Story (8)
Part of the A Well-Lived Life universe
Mike's third year of medical school has been, in very simple terms, very hard. Having to put together an entirely new routine centered around your helpless and vulnerable infant daughter, along with continuing to excel academically, would be a strain for anybody finding themselves suddenly a single parent. Although it hasn't been easy, it's yet another test that Mike passes with, by most people's judgement, flying colors. So, where does he go from here?

A Twisted Fairy Tale
Rip Van Winkle slept for 20 years, according to legend. He had a son, and his son had sons, and those sons had sons. What if, what had caused Rip to sleep was something genetic. that could be inherited? Bob Winkle took a nap one day, but his nap wasn't ANYTHING like Rip's. / (Reviews)

Part of Travel and Adventures
We all walk the Low Road sooner or later, but we may not have to walk it alone.