Ma/Fa Stories

The problem with beautiful women is that they are beautiful. They work their way into a man's head and turn him into a blithering idiot. Even worse, as far as Magus is concerned, stunningly gorgeous women are attracted to men of intelligence like moths to a candle. / (Reviews)

A Swarm Cycle Story
As the Confederacy continues its attempts to fight the Sa'arm a small group of volunteers find themselves left exposed on a dangerous new planet.

A woman joins the workforce believing it is necessary to save her family. Six years later she discovers that she is about to lose her family anyway. Facing outright, at times vicious, hostility from her children, she has to fight to regain her place in the family. / (Reviews)

A Story in the Smart Girls Universe
A long time ago in a land far, far away, a young combat engineer lieutenant had a very bad day. Sometimes not ALL the scars are on the outside. Now he's out, gainfully employed and a friend's sideline project has him working with a university orchestra. Here's this one girl. No reason for a connection, but one happens. she finds out about him. And he finds out about himself. / (Reviews)

This was one of the highest-rated stories here, it's been improved since then, and I've re-posted it, now complete. Book One of The Nexus of Kellaran Series. A mighty world of wonder approaches a global turning point, and a global war. Young Mark finds himself at the center of an intense whirlwind of adventure, romance, and action that will transform the world of Kellaran in only seven days! A passionately acclaimed High Fantasy Epic!

A Life in Paradise Story
Time was like a great pond. Every decision makes ripples. These ripples interact with ripples from other decisions, our own and decisions by others. The ripples cross and crisscross each other, directing our lives down various paths. What would have happened if Al Davis, against all contrary advice, drafted wide receiver Kyle Martin to play for the Oakland Raiders? This story picks up near the end of “Lost and Found” and follows an alternate timeline through Kyle’s life.