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Another of Grandpa's Bedtime Stories. This is in the Young Adult category. Suitable for all ages.

A collection of children’s stories and fairy tales written and illustrated by Katharine Pyle.

"Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens is a classic coming-of-age novel that follows the life of Pip, a poor orphan, as he grows up, makes mistakes, and learns hard truths about wealth, love, and identity.
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The novel tells the story of the Karamazov family, focusing on the conflict between the immoral father, Fyodor Pavlovich Karamazov, and his three sons: Dmitri (Mitya) who is passionate, Ivan who is intellectual and Alyosha who is kind-hearted.
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A young Scottish gentleman retreats to the quiet coast of Cruden Bay seeking peace and solitude and so the adventure begins...
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John Taylor
In his time at the FBI, Taylor has only failed one job, capture the assassin Chelsea Marsh, also known as Bonnie. Last time they tangled, she faked her own death and escaped, and Taylor has been looking for her ever since. Which is why he's so surprised when she contacts the FBI and asks to be brought into witness protection in exchange for turning on her past employers. The catch? She wants Taylor to fly to Venezuela to bring her back.
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Will you be content to drift from situation to situation, to sail the course charted for you by others, or will you take charge of your life and chart your own course? For Jeff Knox, a teenager about to start high school in Enfield, Massachusetts, choosing to take charge of his life will affect more lives than just his own.
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The origin story of Batman meant to capture the grit and spirit of the comics. This is just a fanfiction and is not meant for commercial use. While I do my best to honor the original story of Batman, I admit that it has my personal flair in it that you may notice if you're familiar with my work. I used AI to help me refine the book, but the dialogue, plot, and tone are all mine. I've always loved Batman and wanted to write my own fanfic that includes Gotham's full story and his legend. Enjoy.
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After his wife divorced him for being poor and beneath her status, he became the subject of public ridicule. Rumors spread that he had been unfaithful, claiming he was involved with other women—but none of it was true. Left completely alone, his only remaining possession is a diamond pendant, the last gift from his late mother. Yet behind his quiet suffering lies a mysterious man—an unparalleled medical genius, a master martial artist, and someone with a hidden past no one dares to uncover.
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Final comments on psych evals for police officers. I have heard from several police officers who said that even though state standards might not require them, their local force did very thorough testi ... more

Graham Reaper is a young boy growing up in West Georgia. Follow him as he grows up, finds love, and becomes a man. He earns his nickname and more. Caategories and tags will be added as the story progresses.
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Country Roads
After the loss of both his parents and his music career, Charlie gets a second chance when he lands a spot on a hit music competition, The Stage. But his journey of redemption is paved with heartbreak, betrayal, and ambition.
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The story follows a young girl who is rescued after surviving the wreck of the ship "Mermaid" and adopted by a Coast Guard captain.
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Lots of controversy about Grim sending his medals back. A number of people figured he’s gone too far this time. Maybe yes, maybe no. This is not an unheard of thing. Some soldiers send them back as ... more

Set in 18th-century England, we follow the life of a young man of principle and strong moral convictions
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The novel follows the perilous journey of two sisters as they attempt to reach their father at Fort William Henry.
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I have had a huge number of readers asking why Grim hasn’t received an Medal of Honor for his actions at Outpost Whiskey. I do not plan to discuss whether or not Grim will or won’t get the MOH, bu ... more

Imperium
In the conclusion to Vol. 1 of the series, Ky, the pilot from the future, and Lucilla, Empress of Britannia, lead their empire to the climactic showdown against Carthage. The fight in conquered territories, rebelling about Carthaginian overlords, is over, and the battle on Carthage's home soil has begun. Britannia is stretched to the breaking point across a front as wide as the continent, as they begin the most difficult stage of the war. From blood-soaked battlefields to storm-tossed s
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Friends, Football, and Finding a New Path. In 2024, Blake Sims died, but that was not the end of his story. It's the beginning of a new version of his life when fourteen-year-old Blake wakes up in 1994 with the memory of a vivid dream. A dream of living a whole life filled with disappointment that went bad in high school when his father died. Armed with memories of the future, Blake tries to change what was into what could have been and make a new life for himself.
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The story centers on a family circle in which misunderstandings, careless words, and unkind gossip cause strains in relationships.
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War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy is an epic novel set in early 19th-century Russia during the Napoleonic Wars.
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There’s a flip side to everything, and Chapter 51 is the flip side to Chapter 50. It’s not a happy chapter. Sorry about that.

In a kingdom torn apart by war and political intrigue, William Whitton must navigate a treacherous landscape of political machinations and conflict following the death of the King. Sent to war by his stepfather the young prince learns the harsh realities of leadership and the toll of conflict on both soldiers and civilians. Back in the capital, the new king, begins to impose oppressive laws to limit the power of the barons and consolidate consolidate power, pushing the kingdom toward Rebellion.
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The story follows a talkative girl from a poor family in Maine. Her mother sends her to live with her two aunts who live in the village of Riverboro.
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A classic children’s novel about optimism, resilience, and the transformative power of a positive attitude.
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David Chen is just an ordinary guy from a simple family, living a normal life. But one night changes everything. While walking his girlfriend home, David gets into a fight with Jordan Xiao, a spoiled rich kid who tries to harm his girlfriend. David fights back to protect her—but it costs him dearly. David is sent to prison for three years. His family suffers greatly while he’s gone, losing money, work, and even their health. But prison is also where David’s real story begins.
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One of the interesting things I learned about becoming a police officer is that in many, if not most, jurisdictions there is not a requirement that recruits be given a psychiatric evaluation when appl ... more

David works in a cubicle. His greatest adventure? Surviving data entry and passive-aggressive memos. That is, until a mysterious lamp transports him to Elyria—a realm of dark queens, elves, and sorcery. Now, armed with nothing but sarcasm and a stapler, David must navigate a world where rebellion brews, magic is weaponized, and the key to saving both realms might just be found in a curio shop. And the Dark Queen is watching...
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I just put chapter six in the queue for posting. I hope you like it. Please let me know of any typos. I was busy last week with a guest. Hopefully will keep my schedule. Duncan

Important note: For those of you who have purchased a copy of my stories, I appreciate the purchases, as does my wife, who is spending the money!

Well, the guessing is over. Grim is becoming a police officer. Interestingly, at least to me, is how some people are unhappy about this. Cops are bad, cops are evil, cops are [fill in the blank.] Sorr ... more

Several readers with military experience sympathized with Grim’s issues finding work. Many of the support jobs in the Army translate to civilian life – medics can become EMTs, Army truck drivers c ... more

A children’s story collection centered on animal fables, nursery tales, and gentle moral lessons.

A tale of the improbable journey of one of society's outcasts
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An unlikely tale of one of societies outcasts

Grim has a problem, in that one of the reasons he joined the Army, to figure out what he wanted to do after high school, turned out to be a bust. While many veterans can translate their military servi ... more

Short story in which Marlow tells a group of companions about his very first voyage to the East.

One reader asked why I wrote the story as several books. During the writing process there are several natural breaks that occur in plot lines. In this case, it was getting out of school and then getti ... more

Welcome back! When last we saw the Grim Reaper, he was a hero, whole in body but damaged heart and soul. What will happen to him now? Now he has to go home, and maybe, somehow, rebuild his life and hi ... more

The story follows the experiences of English and French families and soldiers caught up in the rivalry for dominance in the New World.

I had a complaint that I don’t know the difference between psychology and psychiatry, and that I should be an expert in this if I’m going to write about it. Well, it’s true, I don’t know the d ... more

Aladdin's Lamp sends me back to my teenage years. Will I make the same mistakes, or new ones, and can I reclaim my life?
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The novel follows a 14-year-old orphan who has lost her father and is recovering from fragile health.

Pride and Prejudice is a romantic novel set in early 19th-century England. It follows the story of Elizabeth Bennet and her evolving relationship with the wealthy but reserved Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy.
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I received a few criticisms about family relations revolved around the fact that Mom & Dad would never have allowed Carl to move out and would probably have punished him severely for his behavior as w ... more

I am amazed at the fascination everyone has for the Hamilton character! I think I got more emails about him than anyone else in the story, maybe even more than Carl himself. Trust me, he will play an ... more

I’m always interested in what people have to say about some of the back story going on. Several people wrote to say that both the Bay of Pigs & Viet Nam got started under Eisenhower, not Kennedy. Th ... more

Rodion Raskolnikov, a poor former student in St. Petersburg, believes that some people have the right to commit crimes if it benefits humanity. To test this theory, he murders an old pawnbroker and her innocent sister.
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Book 2 takes Carl through another eleven chapters. Carl is now at Towson High. Quite a few people wrote about how Carl should be able to use his great wisdom and understanding to make his relationsh ... more

These are the last two chapters in Book 1. More fun and games with Shelley and more chemistry with the Science Fair. The next book will follow Carl to high school.

I was surprised by the number of people who wrote me and offered different versions of the cigarette tar collection system used in the Science Fair project. It was interesting to read them and remembe ... more

The collection reflects Crane’s enduring focus on human struggle, mortality, and the psychological effects of extreme situations.

There were a number of interesting comments on this chapter, specifically the exercise involved in predicting the next Arab-Israeli war using probability theory. The complaint was that this is an exam ... more

There were some interesting comments about Carl and his plans to become a mathematician this time around. Some were of the view that he should be going crazy from boredom trying to go through school a ... more

What if your family was torn apart? Only to discover there was a whole world just underneath the surface of your own skin; waiting to open itself up to you. Rowan and his sister, Alex , embark on their own intertwined adventures to uncover the mystery of their family! Passion. Family. Action. Fantasy. Secrets. You know just as much as the main characters know. - Join them.
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My thanks to Lazeez for catching a GLARING error I would have made yesterday by NOT posting ACL Chapter 30 as planned. Chapter 30 WILL be posted tomorrow after 8 am (Eastern) as originally scheduled.

One of the more interesting things has been to hear from readers from Baltimore County in Maryland. The places mentioned either do or did exist, and I tried to remain accurate and historical. On the o ... more

Somehow, I managed to schedule an extra chapter this week… I’ll post the next chapter a week from today, rather than posting a duplicate on Friday. All chapters of “A Charmed Life“ are scheduled.

Welcome to a new story – of sorts. I wrote A Fresh Start beginning in 2010 and began publishing it in 2011. The original I published on StoriesOnline as a ‘much sex’ version; this is the PG-13 v ... more

The story revolves around a rural cemetery rumored to be haunted.

The story is told from the perspective of an unnamed narrator who visits the isolated seaside town of Innsmouth, Massachusetts.

This is the end of Book 2. I am going to begin posting the PG version of A Fresh Start. I’ll be posting a couple of chapters at a time with that story. I plan to return to Grim in another month or s ... more

The novel follows an investigator drawn into a perplexing case involving the sudden disappearance of several prominent men in Chicago.

We are very near the end of Book 2. That will end shortly. After that I will begin posting parts of another story.

This novel is a blend of horror, romance, and the supernatural.

Not a lot to opine on in this chapter. Grim gets a break from the war and spends quality time with his fiancée.

The story follows a man who is convicted of murder in the 20th century. Instead of a normal prison sentence, he is subjected to a new punishment.

I am sure to hear some grief about the medals given out in this chapter. How come Grim only gets a Bronze Star and not another Silver Star, or maybe a Distinguished Service Cross? This mission was arg ... more

I put chapter two into the queue, and should be available soon. Chapter one was a bit like The Office or Dilbert. This next chapter is an abrupt change from that. I hope you like it.

Fun fact: Grim has now been wounded in action three times, qualifying him for a third Purple Heart. Isn’t that enough? There was a ‘three and out’ rule in the Viet Nam era that applied only to a ... more

"Sense and Sensibility" is a classic novel that explores the lives and loves of the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, after their father's death leaves them in reduced circumstances.
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I received a few questions about the Hesco walls I mentioned. I remember seeing them on television once, and they go together very quickly. You can find out more on wikipedia In Chapter 38 I introdu ... more

Several people commented on tears coming to their eyes during the scenes at the concert. FYI, when writing those scenes, tears came to mine, too. Worse, I had to read them more than once, for editing ... more

I am always learning things in the stories I write. Chapter 36 is full of that type of thing. There really is an Al Faw Palace, and it really was used as a luxury hotel for VIPs, generals, and enterta ... more

A story in the Asteroid Hunters Universe
The Seward's Folly and her crew continue their journey to the Farside. One of the problems of deep space travel is that it's boring, sometimes deadly dull. People become complacent and lazy. They fall asleep at their posts, missing dangers as they approach.
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A young woman whose life takes a dramatic turn after her father's death. She faces trials of love, forced marriages, and imprisonment in a forbidding castle.
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For those who were curious, there is no Tolley Hunter. She is totally fictitious. The USO is quite real, however, and does a great job of getting performers in front of the troops. The USO reports tha ... more

My librarian story is on hold. I have a new one, a fantasy story. Look for The Portal Key, should be out soon. I posted the first chapter into the queue. I mentioned TPS forms, made famous in the movie The Office. I wonder if you recognize a workplace as bad as this?

The story opens after Billy Neilson and Bertram Henshaw are finally married, seemingly headed for a life of love and happiness.

This chapter and the next few will deal with the aftermath of the last battle Grim and his minions were involved in. Not a lot to say, but it should be enjoyable. For those who’ve never heard of t ... more

A Tramp Abroad is a work of travel literature, including a mixture of autobiography and fictional events, by American author Mark Twain, published in 1880. The book details a journey by the author, with his friend Harris, through central and southern Europe.
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I got several emails about the types of scopes available for Grim to use on his M-14. A number of people wrote that Grim’s scope wouldn’t have been a Leupold scope, but an Unertl. Personally, I do ... more

The story follows a warm-hearted young man of Scottish descent who lives in Louisville.

A Tale of Two Cities is a historical novel that explores the themes of justice, sacrifice, resurrection, and the brutality of revolution.
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Thank you to everybody who wrote to me on a variety of military issues. Several emails were about preferred weapons. Some preferred the M-14 and some the M-16. I even heard from readers who preferred ... more

A novel that blends romance, adventure, and reflections on the American West.

A collection of short stories that explore human emotions, relationships, and social issues in the early 20th-century Bengal.

An extended essay celebrating the art, philosophy, and spiritual value of walking—particularly in nature.

Undecided

Some interesting comments on the M-14 I brought up in the last chapter. Some readers swore by it, and some swore at it. I think there were good arguments on both sides. I think it probably comes down to personal preference and how well it is maintained, which could be said for any weapon.