Ma/Fa Stories

A tribute story in The Vallis Defense universe, continuing worlds created by Refusenik and Cold Creek
A sovereign on Mars. A Marine veteran in West Texas. A defenceman in Michigan. Three men who have never met, and a signal from deep space that will not wait for them to be ready. Waylon Eckermann builds a nation. Scott MacIntyre wants a quiet life and gets a much larger one. Michael Stewart picks up where Parallel Ice left him and writes code that reshapes the world. They begin as strangers. They do not end that way. A tribute blending Cold Creek's Defenceman with Refusenik's Human novels.

A freshman scholarship student is trying to define his life direction and goals. While trying to figure out where he is headed, he enjoys opportunities as they happen. This is a relationship story, bordering on a romance with sexy stuff on the way. (There are chapters with a lot of sex and some with only implied sex.) / (Reviews)

Scarred emotionally he nonetheless has a goal in life. Then he's thrown by a number of surprising reactions and finds himself wading deeper and deeper into the mire. Can she save him from himself? Will his 'good' side win out in the end? Where are the limits of society? When is it okay for good people to fight fire with fire in the battle against evil? / (Reviews)

A Seattle Noir Cyber Mysteries Story
Long-awaited sequel to "For Blood or Money." Follow Dag's assistant, Deb Riley, as she tries to close the loop on the mystery Dag left unsolved. A journey that will take her from danger to disguise. This story picks up just three days before the conclusion of "For Blood or Money" and is told from Deb's point of view. There's a new cyber detective on the block and she has it in for the Muffin-Top. But who is hunting for her? Posting 2 chapters every 3 days.

A story in the Tales From The Shack Universe
A Tale of a Knight, Monsters, and a Tarnished Russian Angel / (Reviews)

Dave restarts his 48-state motorcycle journey after a winter hiatus. He also restarts his new career as a country music singer, giving concerts along his route. Along the way he meets and makes love with a continuing line-up of beautiful women, many of whom gravitate to the Circle, its norms, and behaviors. Some past friends also join for part of his journey.

A story in the Warlord and the Multiverse
On the verge of a peaceful year of study in an isolated sub-universe, Jason and his groups are surprised to expose a threatened invasion by the Ghouls, Machiavellian palace intrigue and an unwelcome suitor for the hand of the princess. They find themselves in a high stakes game, scrabbling to learn to fight an ancient vicious feline species, battle traitors, assassins and finally the Ghoul invaders.

Bruce McIntyre, the rock star, known as “Devon Joss,” is the new lord of the castle he inherited from his late uncle.  In addition to a full staff (butler, cook, gardener, etc.), he discovers that the estate is also inhabited by a gorgeous spirit. What is lurking in the shadows?

A story in the Angels Universe
USA Africa Command, had a request that needed to be dealt with. Grumpy Charley picked up on the request and now the team is on the way to Somalia. Ronny, the new pilot with the team, is finding his feet in the new outfit. Does it seem like one or two of the “unattached” Angels has set their sights on him? Time will tell, while the Angels, and the team hit the menace of blood thirsty rebel group in a hostile and poverty-stricken land on the Horn of Africa. How will the love pan out for Ronny? / (Reviews)