Ma/Fa Stories

When a cranky young veteran of the repulsed brutal invasion is found and returned to the Court of the Crimson King, he is shocked by the poor state of the kingdom. North is dragooned into the reigning queen’s retinue, a position fraught with politics, intrigue, magic, and hints of destiny. The Court is an intricate dance that one must master or else disappear into oblivion. Based loosely on the song of the same title by King Crimson. Winner 2026 Clitorides / (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!

Obese, anxious, obsessive, and clear-eyed about his prospects as a bureaucrat in a crumbling galactic empire, Pyotr flees in hope of finding a better life. Perhaps his misery is the empire instead of him. Whatever the case, he will be given the opportunity to learn the answer. / (Reviews)

A young man is propelled into a magical world by an unexplained explosion. He'll have to survive in this new world. Good thing he's skilled. / (Reviews)

Part of Women Power
An average guy. A retired model worth millions. Can it work? / (Reviews)

A Good Medicine Story
Part of the A Well-Lived Life universe
The continuation of the story of Michael Peter Loucks, A faithful, Russian Orthodox man. You should read 'Good Medicine - Freshman Year', 'Good Medicine - Sophomore Year', and 'Good Medicine - Junior Year', before starting this book. This story is in the same universe as 'A Well-Lived Life' and being current on AWLL is helpful, but not necessary, to the enjoyment of this story. The author is a two-time Clitorides 'Author of the Year' winner (2015, 2017) and won 'Best New Author' in 2015.