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| 1 | Always a Marine Action/Adventure |
Ernest Bywater | 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. For Age: Anybody Tags: Politics, Violence, War, Military, Vignettes Posted: 2010-09-09 |
34 KB | 7 | 422 | 4.93 |
| 2 | Coming Home Drama |
Ernest Bywater | 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. For Age: Anybody Tags: Drama, Military, Vignettes Posted: 2010-07-06 |
11 KB | 9 | 194 | 4.34 |
| 3 | Coincidence Romance |
Denham Forrest | This is a very short story, more of a cameo. If I was to say anything more, there would be little point in anyone reading it. For Age: Tags: Romance Posted: 2010-07-17 |
12 KB | 13 | 270 | 4.26 |
| 4 | Dani-girl Action/Adventure |
Ernest Edwards | A Clan Amir Story No: 07 - June 2002, a young woman from a family of warriors faces her destiny - head on. Through an unusual and close link to her young genius brother, he's more aware of events than you think. This story is part of a series that follows events that shape his life and destiny, this is one event at a critical time in his life. It answers the questions 'What IS a warrior?' 'Can a warrior also be a pacifist?' For Age: Older than 7 Tags: Drama, Violence, Military, Vignettes Posted: 2010-07-18 |
34 KB | 11 | 143 | 4.22 |
| 5 | French Follies Action/Adventure |
Ernest Edwards | A Clan Amir Story No: 14 - In November 2009, Gerry has to visit Europe to resolve some political issues, and has the bad luck to visit a school when some terrorists wish to use it for their purposes. Badly outnumbered, his security team do their duty. Sometimes, the best a warrior can do is to die hard, to help his friends who will arrive later. From the Clan Amir Book - The Falcon in Flight. For Age: Older than 7 Tags: Drama, Politics, Violence, Military, Vignettes Posted: 2010-07-13 |
42 KB | 15 | 154 | 4.02 |
| 6 | Venice in August Romance |
Denham Forrest | A short tale -- very loosely -- based on an encounter I had with a childhood friend in that beautiful city one summer about ten or fifteen years ago; okay maybe a little longer. Only my encounter – whilst extremely enjoyable for both of us -- had a completely different outcome, neither of us are widowed. For Age: Older than 13 Tags: Romance Posted: 2010-09-13 |
38 KB | 7 | 126 | 3.86 |
| 7 | Best Served Cold Science Fiction |
Shakes Peer2B | A Justiceman Episode (2) In the post-Sickness Arizona territory, rape and murder are not uncommon. If you're going to commit these acts, though, you'd best be careful who your victims are. Bad guys are not always the baddest guys around. For Age: Tags: Western, Science Fiction, Post Apocalyptic Posted: 2010-07-14 |
29 KB | 15 | 464 | 3.84 |
| 8 | Funny, How Time Slips Away Romance |
Denham Forrest | Just the ups and downs of one man's life. One of my older stories, and the first of mine that was posted widely on the internet. For Age: Older than 7 Tags: Romance Posted: 2010-09-17 |
32 KB | 12 | 225 | 3.84 |
| 9 | Three Times! A Lady? Romance |
Denham Forrest | A Story in the Spider and Fly Universe A little wander through realms of improbability, concerning a confused young man and his interactions with one particular member of female of our species. Of course it is possible that the young lady in question, had just came up with a novel approach to solving the problem of “not" being noticed, by her intended pray. For Age: Older than 13 Tags: Romance, Melodrama Posted: 2010-10-02 |
46 KB | 12 | 238 | 3.83 |
| 10 | The Cobbler and the Brownies Fable |
Stultus | A Story in the Once Upon a Time... Universe How can a poor Cobbler find his Luck and win the hand of a Lady fair? Spend an evening with the local Brownies! (but don't let them catch you!) A old-fashioned Fairy Tale perfect for a bedtime story! For Age: Tags: Humor, Historical Posted: 2010-07-07 |
42 KB | 7 | 100 | 3.83 |
| 11 | In His Arms Instead Flash |
woodmanone | A man loses his wife and then loses the love of his life. For Age: Older than 13 Tags: Drama Posted: 2010-08-28 |
9 KB | 9 | 148 | 3.79 |
| 12 | Dogfight Romance |
Jake Rivers | After Billy humiliates Jenny in an Ugly Girl contest, what happens to him? Can the Marines make him a man? Maybe a stint at Khe Sanh would help. For Age: Older than 13 Tags: Romance, Drama, War, Christmas Posted: 2010-10-21 |
42 KB | 8 | 237 | 3.78 |
| 13 | J.J. and His Sin (Cyn) Romance |
woodmanone | Meet the girl, love the girl, protect the girl For Age: Tags: Romance, Drama Posted: 2010-07-21 |
47 KB | 8 | 202 | 3.70 |
| 14 | The Horse Kids |
Oz Ozzie | An orphan girl encounters a horse in her forest. The horse will change her life For Age: Tags: Knights, Witchcraft Posted: 2010-07-07 |
41 KB | 3 | 112 | 3.70 |
| 15 | Raptor Games Action/Adventure |
Ernest Edwards | A Clan Amir Story No: 09 - A young genius and legal adult has joined the military, and in December 2003 is now assigned as a temporary tank commander - despite being too short to drive it or operate the machine gun. Another tank commander takes exception to his youth, and learns age and experience doesn't equal smarts. For Age: Anybody Tags: Drama, Military, Vignettes Posted: 2010-07-12 |
30 KB | 22 | 209 | 3.65 |
| 16 | Hey, Joe! Romance |
Jake Rivers | Danny comes home from 'Nam and when he see his buddy's girl he knows she's the one he wants. The fun starts when he tells his friend, "She's the cutest girl I've ever seen, I'll tell you face to face I mean to steal her from you." Joe was not pleased by this. For Age: Older than 13 Tags: Romance, Drama, War Posted: 2010-10-08 |
43 KB | 5 | 171 | 3.60 |
| 17 | City Lights Romance |
Jake Rivers | Big Jim Morris gets dumped by his wife. Can he find happiness with a lonely woman in the back street bar under those city lights? For Age: Older than 13 Tags: Romance, Drama Posted: 2010-10-10 |
35 KB | 11 | 234 | 3.58 |
| 18 | Last Patrol Action/Adventure |
LVWolfman | Dedicated to my fellow veterans, those who made it back and those who didn't.It's the early 1970's and Dennis is about two weeks away from rotating back to the world after his tour in Viet Nam. He's looking forward to seeing his wife again and his daughter for the first time. Join him on his "Last Patrol". For Age: Tags: Drama, Historical Posted: 2010-07-05 |
15 KB | 4 | 135 | 3.54 |
| 19 | Paint It Black Drama |
Jake Rivers | This story is my take on what the words for the Rolling Stones great song might mean. Sad and dark at the beginning but bright and sunny at the end. Follow Jim as he deals with his loss and gives up on love. For Age: Older than 13 Tags: Romance, Drama Posted: 2010-09-07 |
30 KB | 4 | 131 | 3.53 |
| 20 | Having It All Romance |
JimWar | This is a short story about a man who has a pretty good life, you might even say a rich life. He has things and yet he is lonely. Like most of us he doesn't realize that he is missing something. This is also a story about a young woman who is also missing something in her life. Well to say more would be to give you too much information. For Age: Older than 13 Tags: Romance Posted: 2010-10-04 |
46 KB | 7 | 188 | 3.52 |
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