Adrift in Spain, an American is given rare access to sample two delicacies. As he is drawn in to the inner worlds of ancient villages, he finds himself pondering the legend of the saint who inspired them.
The World of Robert MacLeod Sheriff Earp in Dodge City is stumped by a Bank heist. Can Robert MacLeod and Karen Stiles succeed where the Sheriff has failed? More analogues of things in the readers' world are introduced.
Imagine, if you will, that you are sitting in a bar having quiet drink with an old (newly divorced) friend, and he relates his tale of woe to you. This one should be read with a certain amount of scepticism when it comes to exactly what the narrator is telling the reader. But generally, I would suggest that that same scepticism suggested when reading this tale, would be advised when reading most of my —ahem— literary masterpieces. Alright, demented ravings! Happy Now?
A Breckinridge Elkins Story Breckinridge gets involved in the hunt for a lost gold mine. First appeared in 'Action Stories' February 1935. In the public domain.
A Sailor Steve Costigan Story Steve gets into a fight over a girl. What else? First published in the magazine 'Fight Stories' July 1929. In the public domain.
This little offering is intended to be part of the opening chapter in the forth volume of the Bill Axon tales. I am posting now because I have been reposting a revised and corrected version of 'Per Ardua Ad Astra'. I would ask that you please read the new version and review it, either through the Finestories review system or send to me in via a feedback comment. Thank you.
Meet Cyril Potts, a Briton working as a private eye in the USA. He gets some strange clients, which is all right because he is a strange investigator. We first encounter Cyril during one of his reveries, but he soon shows that when the need arises, he can lurch into action - in a way.