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.

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.

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 story set in the Pinwheel Universe
When a shipment of weapons goes missing on a remote mining colony, Agent Boyd is sent to assess the situation. What he uncovers is a plot to take control of the planet, but during his getaway his spaceship is shot down. Stranded on the planet's moon and with only his survival suit at his disposal, he must find a way back to civilization, all while trying to deal with an unwitting alien companion.

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.

Lyn Davies is the Odd Man In - not the Odd Man Out. An Australian in a US college, Lyn is the sort to vanish into a crowd, even one as small as four people, despite many stand-out abilities. Just after Lyn graduates from high school life delivers Lyn three strikes; but this isn't baseball: Lyn is down, but not out. While trying to stand Lyn is served some fast balls, but manages them. One curve ball is what Lyn needs for a solid hit to get on with life with an unusual Pet as Therapy animal.

At first, the veteran warrior Nolan assumed it was just another routine death in the game. Then he realized he had been reborn—reborn into the game world in his own physical body. The good news was that he had spent twenty years immersed in honing himself in this world. The bad news was that, aside from his knowledge and passive abilities, his strength had regressed by twenty years.

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?

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.

An American college student spending a year in Upper Danubia as part of the University of Danubia’s student exchange program. Due to unforeseen circumstances, Marcia Shevat begins her time in Danubia completely nude. Needless to say, her time in Danubia was more than she ever hoped or expected it to be.