A story in the The Windy Pines Universe
Winner of the 2022 Clitorides Award.
Another year in school for Sam before he can return to The Windy Pines for the summer. Sam is instore for some changes. He is growing up, though not always wiser. With age comes responsibility. He still has a lot to learn, and he gets a crash course on what it takes to grow up.
Socially awkward Jesse, never imagined he would ever talk to a girl, much less go on a date with one. Imagine his surprise when he finds himself smitten by a divinely beautiful girl named Maia who happens to be the material Avatar of the Earth Goddess Gaia. Their budding romance quickly kindles into a magical relationship born of each others dependence upon the other. Let the miracles commence!
Trying my hand at the classic Alien time travel story. Man gets killed in a car crash and is sent to a new world where it's the 1700's...with a twist. Codes are for future chapters. Many thanks to authors like cmsix, Aubie56, A Acer Custos, and others for their inspiration.
A Poacher's Progress Story Once on site in Egypt excavating keeps the expedition busy, although the devil can always find work for idle hands and active glands. Jack renews his friendship with Sayeed bin Ghouad and increases his dislike of Valentine Crudwright. He learns much of ancient Egyptian and Roman engineering, and unearths some surprising discoveries, not all concerning archeology. Eloise de La Zouche continues to be elusive, although not supine. Finally another journey beckons - but not by camel