What does an old man do when confronted with a danger? He remembers what he is, he remembers his oath to "fight all enemies, foreign and domestic." The story title says it all. / (Reviews)
When timid librarian Timothy Tiddleton is abducted by the fearsome (and insatiable) Captain Mad Molly Tugg, he’s plunged into a world of rigging, rum, and wildly inappropriate nautical education. Bound, teased, and trained by a crew of filthy misfits—including a peg-armed vixen and a parrot who shouts obscenities—Timothy discovers the sea’s true treasure might just be oral historiography.
A Story in the Life in the Suburbs Universe
The Ghost Reporter of the local newspaper is at the finish line of the 20 km City Fun Run. What he sees and reports moves his column from page three to the front page. Set in Australia. / (Reviews)
Just a trio of wholesome little connected vignettes, a meditation on the wonderful appeal of baseball across generations and the kindness of strangers that came to me while watching a game on Jackie Robinson Day. Hopefully will make someone somewhere smile remembering their first time seeing a baseball game (:
Father's been away 3 years. His young family's meeting him at the airport. --- Bad Fred, said --- It's poignant, and you hit the right notes. If I didn't know it was your story and trust you, I would have drifted away in the first few paragraphs. It moved slowly. It was lovely, but it wasn't hitting my "what happens next?" buttons. Well, until the end when it all comes together. Readers who stick with it will be rewarded. Set in Australia.
A story in the Fidèle Universe
Reeling in the wake of a tragic death and an infinitely complicated visitor from the past, Rose calls on a friend to help lift (and drink) her spirits. But instead of comfort, she's faced with one shocking revelation after another.
This is a short story of one man's journey and discovery of the world of dreams. I may write in this realm in the future if the comments and voting warrants it. There are no graphic scenes of sex, though it is mentioned. I have tried to minimalize those scenes as much as possible.
A Poppy and Belle Story Starting immediately after Force of Nature, we get the family's reaction to Jeremy's revelation, along with the other events of the day. *Please read Force of Nature first*
[Formerly ‘I’ve Been Everywhere’] Johnny had lead an incredible life, as a hobo, a small business owner, and a farmer, seeing much of the country, and experiencing things few men do. He’s loved many women, had many children, and also experienced horrific losses and great pain. Ride with him on life’s 36 year rollercoaster of adventure, fun, and romance.