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Spacers by UtIdArWa

A story in the Asteroid Hunters Universe
In the not too distant future, the future is out there.

Age Rating: Anybody
Tags: Military, Science Fiction, Futuristic, Near Future
| Votes: 318 | Score: 7.99
Size: 23KB | 4,226 words | Posted:
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Desperate Redemption by Lumpy

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.
Added Chapter 16

In Progress Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Thriller
Tags: Crime, Violence, Military
| Votes: 13 | Score: 9.19
Size: 252KB | 48,199 words | Downloads: 1136 | Posted: | Updated:
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A Charmed Life by The Outsider

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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.
Added Chapter 45

In Progress Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Coming of Age
Tags: Coming of Age, Romance, School, Military, Workplace, Alternate Timeline, Sports
| Votes: 76 | Score: 8.37
Size: 1094KB | 206,061 words | Downloads: 8618 | Posted: | Updated:
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rlfj : Chapter 68

The ‘wolves, sheep, and sheepdogs’ line did not originate in the film American Sniper, but showed up earlier, in a book by Lt. Col. David Grossman, On Combat; it was suggested by one of my military ed ... more
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Batman Legacy: Book One by Uruks

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.
Added Chapter 12

In Progress Age Rating: Older than 17 | Genre: Action/Adventure
Tags: Romance, Drama, Fan Fiction, Detective, Science Fiction, Super Hero
| Votes: * | Score: *
Size: 396KB | 70,568 words | Downloads: 325 | Posted: | Updated:
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Mermaid by Grant M. Overton

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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.
Added 7 parts

In Progress Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Action/Adventure
Tags: Romance, Drama, Novel-Classic
| Votes: 7 | Score: 5.72
Size: 294KB | 55,994 words | Downloads: 610 | Posted: | Updated:
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The Grim Reaper by rlfj

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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.
Added Chapter 68

In Progress Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Coming of Age
Tags: Coming of Age, Romance, School, Military, Workplace, Sports
| Votes: 104 | Score: 9.15
Size: 2470KB | 482,113 words | Downloads: 12407 | Posted: | Updated:
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From the Top by Lumpy

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.
Added Chapter 38

In Progress Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Drama
Tags: Coming of Age, Romance, Drama, Rags to Riches
| Votes: 58 | Score: 8.78
Size: 755KB | 150,166 words | Downloads: 4755 | Posted: | Updated:
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Eustace Marchmont: a Friend of the People by Evelyn Everett-Green

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Set in 18th-century England, we follow the life of a young man of principle and strong moral convictions
Added Chapter 7

In Progress Age Rating: Older than 17 | Genre: Historical
Tags: Spiritual, Religion, Historical, Novel-Classic
| Votes: * | Score: *
Size: 190KB | 36,309 words | Downloads: 169 | Posted: | Updated:
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rlfj : Chapter 67

There was one relatively minor complaint about the last chapter. How could a battalion think a soldier was dead when the CO of the battalion knew he was alive? Okay, that was a stretch. In the story I ... more
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Pollyanna Grows Up by Eleanor H. Porter

The sequel to Pollyanna, continuing the story of the optimistic heroine as she matures into young adulthood.
Added Chapter 3

In Progress Age Rating: Anybody | Genre: Children
Tags: Coming of Age, Spiritual, Novel-Classic, Young Adult
| Votes: * | Score: *
Size: 50KB | 9,764 words | Downloads: 41 | Posted: | Updated:
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The Last of the Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper

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The novel follows the perilous journey of two sisters as they attempt to reach their father at Fort William Henry.
Added 2 parts

In Progress Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Fiction
Tags: Romance, Historical, Novel-Classic
| Votes: * | Score: *
Size: 156KB | 28,380 words | Downloads: 159 | Posted: | Updated:
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As the Goose Flies by Katharine Pyle

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A collection of children’s stories and fairy tales written and illustrated by Katharine Pyle.
Added 3 parts

In Progress Age Rating: Older than 7 | Genre: Children
Tags: Fantasy, Magic, Vignettes
| Votes: * | Score: *
Size: 75KB | 15,061 words | Downloads: 97 | Posted: | Updated:
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The Return of Tarzan by Edgar Rice Burroughs

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The second book in the Tarzan series and continues the thrilling adventures of the jungle hero as he struggles between the world of civilization and the call of the wild.
Added Chapter 2

In Progress Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Action/Adventure
Tags: Romance, Novel-Classic
| Votes: * | Score: *
Size: 35KB | 6,598 words | Downloads: 72 | Posted: | Updated:
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rlfj : Chapter 66

Many thanks to all the veterans who have read this story and sent their thanks and appreciation. It is very fashionable now to thank veterans for their service, but I grew up in a time when the opposi ... more
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General Max Shorter by Kris Neville

A powerful exploration of duty, identity, and transformation, it follows a decorated military leader whose mission takes an unexpected turn.

Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Science Fiction
Tags: Drama, Military, Science Fiction, Vignettes
| Votes: * | Score: *
Size: 40KB | 7,306 words | Posted:
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Pellucidar by Edgar Rice Burroughs

The story resumes with David Innes, who has returned to the inner world of Pellucidar.
Added Chapter 3

In Progress Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Science Fiction
Tags: Science Fiction, Novel-Classic
| Votes: * | Score: *
Size: 69KB | 13,025 words | Downloads: 76 | Posted: | Updated:
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Least Said, Soonest Mended by Agnes Giberne

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The story centers on a family circle in which misunderstandings, careless words, and unkind gossip cause strains in relationships.
Added Chapter 14 (final)

Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Young Adult
Tags: Spiritual, Religion, Novel-Classic, Young Adult
| Votes: * | Score: *
Size: 319KB | 65,840 words | Downloads: 139 | Posted: | Concluded:
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War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy

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War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy is an epic novel set in early 19th-century Russia during the Napoleonic Wars.
Added 8 parts

In Progress Age Rating: Older than 17 | Genre: Political
Tags: Historical, War, Novel-Classic
| Votes: * | Score: *
Size: 1457KB | 272,618 words | Downloads: 696 | Posted: | Updated:
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The Rise of David Vol 1 by RichXpower

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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.
Added Chapter 15

In Progress Age Rating: Anybody | Genre: Action/Adventure
Tags: Mystery, Rags to Riches
| Votes: 38 | Score: 7.25
Size: 311KB | 58,033 words | Downloads: 2687 | Posted: | Updated:
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The Fourth "R" by George O. Smith

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A thrilling blend of science and adventure, it follows a young protagonist discovering the mysterious “Fourth R”—a revolutionary concept that challenges knowledge and perception.

In Progress Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Science Fiction
Tags: Spiritual, Cults, Science Fiction, Novel-Classic
| Votes: * | Score: *
Size: 25KB | 4,626 words | Posted:
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The Triumph of Venus by Lumpy

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
Added Chapter 16

In Progress Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Science Fiction
Tags: Violence, War, Military, Science Fiction, Time Travel, Alternate Timeline, AI
| Votes: * | Score: *
Size: 365KB | 67,213 words | Downloads: 850 | Posted: | Updated:
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The Runaway Skyscraper by Murray Leinster

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An early science fiction story that mixes time travel, adventure, and survival with a clever speculative premise.
Added Chapter 2

In Progress Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Science Fiction
Tags: Science Fiction, Time Travel, Vignettes
| Votes: * | Score: *
Size: 13KB | 2,497 words | Downloads: 66 | Posted: | Updated:
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rlfj : Chapter 65

Chapter 65 is the whole Medal of Honor thing. It has been almost three years since the fight at Outpost Whiskey, and now the Army comes calling. Where have they been until now? Why has this taken so l ... more
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Second Down by Lumpy

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.
Added Chapter 15

In Progress Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Coming of Age
Tags: Coming of Age, Drama, School, Do-Over, Sports, Football
| Votes: 20 | Score: 8.54
Size: 295KB | 58,506 words | Downloads: 1918 | Posted: | Updated:
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Pollyanna by Eleanor H. Porter

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A classic children’s novel about optimism, resilience, and the transformative power of a positive attitude.
Added Chapter 32 (final)

Age Rating: Anybody | Genre: Children
Tags: Coming of Age, Spiritual, Novel-Classic, Young Adult
| Votes: * | Score: *
Size: 303KB | 58,857 words | Downloads: 186 | Posted: | Concluded:
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My Mysterious Life - Hidden Billionaire Vol 1 by Laxu

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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.
Added Chapter 15

In Progress Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Fantasy
Tags: Romance, Melodrama, Rags to Riches, Fantasy, Novel-Classic
| Votes: 50 | Score: 7.92
Size: 91KB | 16,771 words | Downloads: 2909 | Posted: | Updated:
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The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky

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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.
Added 4 parts

In Progress Age Rating: Older than 17 | Genre: Mystery
Tags: Crime, Mystery, Novel-Classic
| Votes: * | Score: *
Size: 1526KB | 292,326 words | Downloads: 426 | Posted: | Updated:
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The Mystery of the Sea by Bram Stoker

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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...
Added 2 parts

In Progress Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Horror
Tags: Romance, Horror, Travel, Supernatural, Gothic, Novel-Classic
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Size: 460KB | 90,990 words | Downloads: 455 | Posted: | Updated:
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Great Expectations by Charles Dickens

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"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.
Added 3 parts

In Progress Age Rating: Anybody | Genre: Coming of Age
Tags: Coming of Age, Travel, Novel-Classic
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Size: 865KB | 167,214 words | Downloads: 700 | Posted: | Updated:
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In the Shadow of Lions by Lumpy

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.
Added Chapter 29

In Progress Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Fantasy
Tags: Politics, Violence, War, Military, Royalty
| Votes: 62 | Score: 8.85
Size: 607KB | 112,970 words | Downloads: 4510 | Posted: | Updated:
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rlfj : Chapter 64

Quite a few readers were wondering whether I was going to have Kelly be killed/kidnapped/raped/etc. by the Bolling gang. Some wanted him to have a shootout with them over her, or a big car chase. Sorr ... more
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The Portal Key by Duncan7

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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...
Added Chapter 7

In Progress Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Fantasy
Tags: Romance, Workplace, Fantasy, Witchcraft, Elves
| Votes: 28 | Score: 8.21
Size: 100KB | 18,649 words | Downloads: 1666 | Posted: | Updated:
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The Worshippers by Damon Knight

In a society shaped by faith, power, and hidden agendas, individuals grapple with devotion, manipulation, and the consequences of belief.

Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Science Fiction
Tags: Science Fiction, Vignettes
| Votes: * | Score: *
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The Virginian: a Horseman of the Plains by Owen Wister

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The story follows an unnamed narrator from the East who travels to Wyoming and meets the Virginian, a quiet, noble, and capable cowboy.
Added 2 parts

In Progress Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Action/Adventure
Tags: Western, Novel-Classic
| Votes: * | Score: *
Size: 79KB | 14,953 words | Downloads: 231 | Posted: | Updated:
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The Professional Approach by Theodore L. Thomas

With Charles L. Harness, in a high-stakes world where skill and strategy determine survival, brilliant minds confront ethical dilemmas, technological marvels, and unforeseen threats.

Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Science Fiction
Tags: Science, Science Fiction, Vignettes
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rlfj : Chapter 63

I heard from a variety of readers about some of the oddball events cops get called in on. One reported a loose emu. Others told me about piglets, horses, and chickens in various schools. Another Googl ... more
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rlfj : Chapter 62

Everybody liked the story about the goats. If I have learned one thing writing this book, it is that all sorts of silly stuff happens with the cops. For instance, in Utica, NY, a rogue cow once was on ... more
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Unbound – Rachel's Story by KiwiGuy

Rachel Mears – a promising young athlete – has her life turned upside down when a drunken driver knocks her off her bicycle, rendering her a paraplegic. She faces a fragile, long journey on her way back to wholeness. What can help? (Note: No sex, but some brief discussion about sexual intimacy in marriage.)

Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Romance
Tags: Romance, Drama
| Votes: * | Score: *
Size: 281KB | 51,380 words | Posted:
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rlfj : Chapter 61

I received an email detailing the tax consequences of the elder O’Connors gifting the lakefront property to Kelly and Grim, and how that should be structured. I think that would be too much to put int ... more
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rlfj : Chapter 60

Grim has finally managed to marry Kelly, another good thing. Everything looks so wonderful for their future. We’ll just have to see how that works out.
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Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm by Kate Douglas Wiggin

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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.
Added 3 parts (final)

Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Coming of Age
Tags: Coming of Age, Humor, Novel-Classic
| Votes: * | Score: *
Size: 397KB | 75,378 words | Downloads: 407 | Posted: | Concluded:
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PT Brainum : John the genius

Many years ago, as an experiment I posted 2 parts of the 8 part omniscient series here, which most people know as the John the Genius series. The other six parts were posted elsewhere as they became ... more
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rlfj : Chapter 59

My Spanish is extremely rusty. Special thanks to manuelj and venezolanoenvancouver for translations. Computer translation has come a long way, but I don’t think it’s completely accurate yet. Several ... more
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rlfj : Chapter 58

Not a whole lot to blog about with this chapter. The Grim Reaper’s future seems to be getting brighter.
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rlfj : Chapter 57

Lots of comments on the last chapter. One theme was that nobody would hang Grim out to dry. Cops commit murder on a daily basis and get away with it, so why should this be any different, murder or not ... more
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rlfj : Chapter 56

The events depicted in Chapter 56 are quite possible. The dangers of police work go far, far beyond simply getting hurt on the job.
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rlfj : Chapter 55

I just received a very interesting question from a reader: Here's a vaguely related question that you might have come across the answer to -- who, if anyone, sets standards for which departments hav ... more
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rlfj : Chapter 54

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
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rlfj : Chapter 53

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 a ... more
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rlfj : Chapter 52

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, but it ... more
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rlfj : Chapter 51

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.
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rlfj : Chapter 50

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
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Duncan7 : Chapter Six

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
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rlfj : Chapter 49

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!
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rlfj : Chapter 48

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
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rlfj : Chapter 47

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 can b ... more
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Six Little Ducklings by Katharine Pyle

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

Age Rating: Older than 7 | Genre: Children
Tags: Cults, Vignettes
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Size: 41KB | 8,230 words | Posted:
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Nicholas's Story by Writer 406

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A tale of the improbable journey of one of society's outcasts
Added Chapters 17-25

In Progress Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Coming of Age
Tags: Coming of Age, Romance, Drama, Rags to Riches
| Votes: 22 | Score: 8.98
Size: 357KB | 60,380 words | Downloads: 752 | Posted: | Updated:
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Jason's Story by Writer 406

An unlikely tale of one of societies outcasts

In Progress Age Rating: Anybody | Genre: Coming of Age
Tags: Coming of Age, Romance, Politics, Historical, Rags to Riches
| Votes: 14 | Score: 8.67
Size: 56KB | 9,919 words | Posted:
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rlfj : Chapter 46

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
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Youth: a Narrative by Joseph Conrad

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

Age Rating: Older than 17 | Genre: Action/Adventure
Tags: Drama, Travel, Vignettes
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rlfj : Chapter 45

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
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rlfj : Chapter 44

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
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French and English: a Story of the Struggle in America by Evelyn Everett-Green

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

Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Historical
Tags: Historical, Military, Novel-Classic
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rlfj : Chapters 20 & 21 & 22

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 differenc ... more
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A Fresh Start by rlfj

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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?
Added Chapters 20-22

In Progress Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Romance
Tags: Coming of Age, Romance, School, Historical, Do-Over, Novel-Classic
| Votes: 45 | Score: 8.78
Size: 557KB | 109,398 words | Downloads: 2633 | Posted: | Updated:
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Eight Cousins by Louisa M. Alcott

The novel follows a 14-year-old orphan who has lost her father and is recovering from fragile health.

Age Rating: Older than 7 | Genre: Children
Tags: Coming of Age, Spiritual, Religion, Novel-Classic
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Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

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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.
Added 2 parts (final)

Age Rating: Anybody | Genre: Romance
Tags: Romance, Novel-Classic
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rlfj : Chapter 18 & 19

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
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rlfj : Chapter 16 & 17

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
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rlfj : Chapter 14 & 15

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. This ... more
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Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky

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.
Added Chapter 8 (final)

Age Rating: Older than 17 | Genre: Historical
Tags: Crime, Novel-Classic
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rlfj : Chapter 12 & 13

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
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rlfj : Chapter 10 & 11

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.
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rlfj : Chapters 8 & 9

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
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Last Words by Stephen Crane

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

Age Rating: Older than 17 | Genre: Fiction
Tags: War, Vignettes
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rlfj : Chapters 6 & 7

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
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rlfj : Chapters 4 & 5

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
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Serial Update

W.a.R by Auronomi

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.
Added Chapter 6

In Progress Age Rating: Older than 17 | Genre: Fantasy
Tags: Mystery, Bounty Hunters, Travel, Fantasy, Magic, Knights, Young Adult
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The Outsider : Oops... My fault...

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.
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rlfj : Chapters 2 & 3

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
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The Outsider : Extra chapter this week…

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.
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rlfj : A Fresh Start - Prologue & Chapter 1

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 version ... more
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New Story

The Horror in the Burying-Ground by H. P. Lovecraft

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

Age Rating: Older than 17 | Genre: Horror
Tags: Horror, Gothic, Vignettes
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The Shadow Over Innsmouth by H. P. Lovecraft

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

Age Rating: Older than 17 | Genre: Horror
Tags: Horror, Gothic, Vignettes
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rlfj : Chapter 43

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 so. ... more
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New Story

Missing Men by Vincent Starrett

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

Age Rating: Older than 17 | Genre: Mystery
Tags: Crime, Mystery, Detective, Novel-Classic
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rlfj : Chapter 42

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