Military Stories

A little different take than most of my stories. Anyone who has ever served in the military has probably met someone like Master Gunnery Sergeant Samuel Obediah Lewis, Sr., USMC Retired, and his thoughts on names for his children. And even if you never served you may still know someone who obsesses over naming their children after entertainers or athletes. Hope you enjoy it.

Crushed by the death of his wife, former Marine military policeman and current Alabama Sheriff "Big Jake" Lewis never thought he would be able to love anyone again, but was love waiting a lot closer than he expected? And will he ever be able to put aside the grief he still feels and start really living - and loving - again?

A Not-Quite Human Story
Unable to find acceptance on Earth, an intrepid band of misplaced youth seek out their ancestral home among the stars. But their reception is not what they had hoped. The home they discover is a hostile place, involved in a huge interstellar war with an hostile alien species. Viewed as untrusted interlopers, they search for a place in a universe with no use for them.

This is a result of Veteran's Day thoughts. Meant to be something of a tribute to the generation of Soldiers/military that came before me. A family story told in two parts, the father and the son and contrasting the experiences they each would go on to have. No sex. Part 2 will be coming within the next few days. Remember: the sex code is NO SEX. If this bothers you, feel free to skip this story.

A Story in the Damsels In Distress Universe
Jason was left to pick up the pieces after his family was torn away by an accident. When a friend asked him to help with a project that would take 'no more than fifteen minutes', Jason had no reason to refuse....

A Swarm Cycle Story
Scott Harshman finally gets his CAP card -- but discovers that you don't have to wave the thing under someone's nose to get in trouble over being sponsor-grade! A Swarm Cycle story / (Reviews)

A Story in the ZPAW Universe
What goes around comes around, a common theme in zombie stories. A character does something to someone else and receives karmic payback for what they did... ...Joel is in a tight spot, on the run in a world full of walking dead. No car, no ammo, and almost out of food. It's a desperate situation, and a man does what he has to if he wants to survive, doesn't he? / (Reviews)

A Personalia story
Part of the Personalia universe
Three sisters get the chance of a vacation on a new planet, and they get a major surprise while on their travels, as does their tour guide.

Join Carl Matthews, his beautiful cloned AI, and his bevy of girlfriends as they travel the universe, and another dimension, in search of justice and fair play in the energy business.

A Clan Amir of Berant Story
Years after the end of the war, Gerry Mannheim writes a summary of the whole war. Political intrigue around a bi-lateral trade agreement, recruitment of some computer specialists, and a kidnapping - just a normal overseas trip for Gerry Mannheim.