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Citadel of Lost Ships by Leigh Brackett

The story follows a rebel operating on the fringes of Terran Central Government oppressive regime.

Age Rating: Older than 13
Tags: Science Fiction, Space, Pulp Classic
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A Glass, and Darkly by The Outsider

A Knox Family Story
Part of the Enfield Undrowned universe
Terrorist rage pierces the heart of the United States in a shocking and brutal attack. The attack jolts the country from its naïveté in one, horrifying instant; Jeff Knox, his family, friends, and neighbors are shaken from their comfortable lives in that same moment. How does a nation of three hundred million respond, and how does it change one man? The sequel to “A Charmed Life.”
Added Chapter 2

In Progress Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Biography
Tags: Romance, War, Military, Workplace, Alternate Timeline
| Votes: * | Score: *
Size: 51KB | 9,559 words | Downloads: 150 | Posted: | Updated:
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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 18

In Progress Age Rating: Older than 17 | Genre: Action/Adventure
Tags: Romance, Drama, Fan Fiction, Detective, Science Fiction, Super Hero
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Size: 646KB | 114,351 words | Downloads: 526 | 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 2 parts

In Progress Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Action/Adventure
Tags: Romance, Novel-Classic
| Votes: * | Score: *
Size: 244KB | 46,048 words | Downloads: 285 | Posted: | Updated:
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rlfj : Chapter 17 & 18

Nothing like a little action to liven up a story. Grim is in combat again. Enough said. Several readers wrote with info about how Grim should have used a different rifle or a specific ammunition, or ... more
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The Grim Reaper: Adventures in Southern Law Enforcement by rlfj

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The further adventures of the Grim Reaper. This is a collection of short stories that build to a finale to the entire story.
Added Chapters 17,18

In Progress Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Fiction
Tags: Romance, Politics, Historical, Military, Vignettes
| Votes: 26 | Score: 8.98
Size: 303KB | 58,440 words | Downloads: 1439 | 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 45 (final)

Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Drama
Tags: Coming of Age, Romance, Drama, Rags to Riches
| Votes: 58 | Score: 8.75
Size: 896KB | 177,622 words | Downloads: 5339 | 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 7 parts

In Progress Age Rating: Older than 17 | Genre: Political
Tags: Historical, War, Novel-Classic
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Size: 1867KB | 348,948 words | Downloads: 781 | Posted: | Updated:
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Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens by J. M. Barrie

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Before pirates and Neverland, a mischievous infant slips from his London nursery and glides to Kensington Gardens, where birds and fairies rule by moonlight. Learning their secret customs and perilous games, he befriends a lost little girl and tests the fragile bridge between play and home. A wistful, magical origin tale about freedom, belonging, and the moment childhood begins to take flight.

In Progress Age Rating: Older than 7 | Genre: Children
Tags: Fantasy, Genies, Vignettes
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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 14

In Progress Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Science Fiction
Tags: Science Fiction, Novel-Classic
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Size: 278KB | 53,109 words | Downloads: 266 | Posted: | Updated:
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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 17

In Progress Age Rating: Anybody | Genre: Children
Tags: Coming of Age, Spiritual, Novel-Classic, Young Adult
| Votes: * | Score: *
Size: 237KB | 46,014 words | Downloads: 358 | 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.
Added Chapter 7

In Progress Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Science Fiction
Tags: Spiritual, Cults, Science Fiction, Novel-Classic
| Votes: 6 | Score: 6.38
Size: 126KB | 23,209 words | Downloads: 581 | Posted: | Updated:
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Murder in Black Letter by Poul Anderson

A clever and suspenseful mystery unfolds as a detective confronts a cunning killer whose crimes are as intricate as they are chilling.
Added Chapter 12

In Progress Age Rating: Older than 17 | Genre: Mystery
Tags: Horror, Mystery, Detective, Gothic, Novel-Classic
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Size: 175KB | 32,920 words | Downloads: 384 | 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 12 (final)

Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Science Fiction
Tags: Science Fiction, Time Travel, Vignettes
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Size: 89KB | 16,492 words | Downloads: 450 | Posted: | Concluded:
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An Ending of Oaths by Lumpy

Shattered Lands
War rages on two fronts and the fate of Sidor hangs in the balance. In Lynese, William Whitton continues to lead a brilliant military campaign, capturing city after city. But victory abroad masks a growing darkness within Sidor. King Serwyn, gripped by paranoia and distrust begins making decisions that turn the kingdom into a powder keg, ready to explode. Exploiting the chaos, Edmund tries to manipulate the king to bring the Barons to heel while keeping them from outright rebellion.
Added Chapter 3

In Progress Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Fantasy
Tags: Politics, Violence, War, Military, Fantasy, Knights, Royalty
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Size: 56KB | 10,426 words | Downloads: 108 | Posted: | Updated:
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rlfj : Al Shabaab

This story is going to be a bit darker than some of the others in this book, but I think you will like it. Enjoy! I had an interesting comment from one of my editors on the FBI and HRT back when I w ... more
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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...
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In Progress Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Horror
Tags: Romance, Horror, Travel, Supernatural, Gothic, Novel-Classic
| Votes: * | Score: *
Size: 690KB | 136,566 words | Downloads: 629 | Posted: | Updated:
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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 22

In Progress Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Science Fiction
Tags: Violence, War, Military, Science Fiction, Time Travel, Alternate Timeline, AI
| Votes: 6 | Score: 8.55
Size: 502KB | 92,371 words | Downloads: 1206 | 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 Chapter 3 (final)

Age Rating: Older than 17 | Genre: Mystery
Tags: Crime, Mystery, Novel-Classic
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Size: 1879KB | 358,869 words | Downloads: 499 | Posted: | Concluded:
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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 3 parts

In Progress Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Action/Adventure
Tags: Western, Novel-Classic
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Size: 304KB | 57,567 words | Downloads: 724 | Posted: | Updated:
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rlfj : Darton State Redux

Somebody wrote the most amazing complaint about my writing: “I quit! Story comes across as having been written by a biased northern negro. MSM has enough of this!” A biased northern negro? I think the ... 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 21

In Progress Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Coming of Age
Tags: Coming of Age, Drama, School, Do-Over, Sports, Football
| Votes: 28 | Score: 8.66
Size: 424KB | 83,794 words | Downloads: 2899 | 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 20

In Progress Age Rating: Anybody | Genre: Action/Adventure
Tags: Mystery, Rags to Riches
| Votes: 40 | Score: 7.15
Size: 401KB | 74,693 words | Downloads: 3559 | Posted: | Updated:
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rlfj : Cardiac Distress

This sort of thing can really happen. Heart attacks can be caused by increased cardiovascular activity, and if you do it right, sex can really increase cardiovascular activity! In my case, this happen ... more
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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 2 parts

In Progress Age Rating: Older than 17 | Genre: Historical
Tags: Spiritual, Religion, Historical, Novel-Classic
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Size: 414KB | 79,276 words | Downloads: 303 | Posted: | Updated:
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The Outsider : End of 'A Charmed Life,' and a period of remembrance...

Today marks the last chapter of 'A Charmed Life.' The sequel, 'A Glass, and Darkly,' will begin posting on Friday; once the first chapter is posted here, I will schedule the rest of the chapters' post ... more
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A Charmed Life by The Outsider

A Knox Family Story
Part of the Enfield Undrowned universe
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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 54 (final)

Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Coming of Age
Tags: Coming of Age, Romance, School, Military, Workplace, Alternate Timeline, Sports
| Votes: 92 | Score: 8.46
Size: 1375KB | 258,806 words | Downloads: 11656 | Posted: | Concluded:
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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 Chapter 16

In Progress Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Fiction
Tags: Romance, Historical, Novel-Classic
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Size: 383KB | 69,205 words | Downloads: 304 | Posted: | Updated:
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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 20

In Progress Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Fantasy
Tags: Romance, Melodrama, Rags to Riches, Fantasy, Novel-Classic
| Votes: 57 | Score: 7.81
Size: 121KB | 22,462 words | Downloads: 4040 | Posted: | Updated:
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rlfj : Midnight Pushups

A final comment on politics. If I have a character in a story saying something political, from either side, it does not mean I agree with them. It means the character as written believes in it. If I w ... more
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rlfj : Patriots and Players

Patriots and Players is my most controversial story, and my most involved. It was originally written and posted on SOL in 2017 as a stand-alone story. I was considering adding to the GR universe and t ... more
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Brothers in Arms by E. Alexander Powell

A non-fiction work written during World War I, drawing on Powell’s experiences as a war correspondent.

Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Historical
Tags: Politics, Historical, War
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Lumpy : From The Top Postin Error

So when I loaded up all these chapters, I screwed something up and skipped chapter 37, and so the chapters 37-42 that have posted since were all 1 chapter off. I just set reposts for all those wrong c ... more
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rlfj : Skinny Mike

Lots of elements in this story. The main story, about the Headless Horseman, was from a tale told me by a Texas police officer, and like Skinny Mike, the officer involved managed to get over the incid ... more
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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 Chapter 24 (final)

Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Action/Adventure
Tags: Romance, Drama, Novel-Classic
| Votes: 8 | Score: 5.76
Size: 381KB | 72,728 words | Downloads: 983 | Posted: | Concluded:
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rlfj : The Grim Reaper: Adventures In Southern Law Enforcement

The further adventures of the Grim Reaper. This is a collection of short stories that share a theme. It is a few years after the finale of the original Grim Reaper book. I will post these vignettes mo ... more
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Duncan7 : The Portal Key Finished

I posted the last chapter earlier today. I also put a copy on bookapy. Enjoy! Stay tuned for my next project.
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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 11 (final)

Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Fantasy
Tags: Romance, Workplace, Fantasy, Witchcraft, Elves
| Votes: 47 | Score: 8.22
Size: 150KB | 27,901 words | Downloads: 2889 | Posted: | Concluded:
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rlfj : Chapters 45 & 46

Now we see the dark side of fraternity life. For all of you who have been complaining about Carl joining a stupid frat and how evil they are, well, now you get to say, ‘I told you so!’ No, it didn’t h ... 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 45,46

In Progress Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Romance
Tags: Coming of Age, Romance, School, Historical, Military, Do-Over, Novel-Classic
| Votes: 62 | Score: 8.76
Size: 1307KB | 255,833 words | Downloads: 5881 | Posted: | Updated:
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rlfj : Chapters 43 & 44

I got a lot of positive reaction to the chapters about summer camp with the army. I must not have screwed it up too much. Thanks to all the constructive critics, and that is a serious thanks! I had hu ... more
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rlfj : Chapters 41 & 42

So much to write about this time! Obviously the big change is that Carling starts doing stuff with the Army. More on this in a moment. I had a real head-scratcher of an email when I published this s ... more
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rlfj : Chapters 39 & 40

Not too much to blog about, actually. More in the continuing adventures of Carling, as he takes Marilyn on another vacation. Chapter 40 simply looks at routine college life. Very little sex, but it’s ... more
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Lumpy : Shattered Lands #2 Starting Wed.

An Ending of Oaths, Book 2 in Shattered Lands, starts Wed (11/26). Because it only allows 500 words in the description field, here's the full description: A Kingdom Rent Asunder War rages on two fr ... more
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The Outsider : Chapter 49: Within the Five Percent

Chapter 49 of 'A Charmed Life' was posted today. I didn't notice any errors in the posted chapter, but please let me know if you folks spot anything that needs correction. This chapter, like many of ... more
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rlfj : Chapters 37 & 38

Here's a preemptive strike - In the last scene of chapter 37, some readers are going to protest Carl’s behavior. He should be a better person than he behaves. Well, maybe Carl’s human after all. Much gets resolved in 38 and future chapters.
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rlfj : Chapters 35 & 36

Well, Chapter 34 turned out to be longer than I thought it would be. Maybe I should have split it into two or three chapters and heightened the anticipation. Or maybe not. Quite a few people seemed to ... more
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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 2 parts (final)

Age Rating: Anybody | Genre: Coming of Age
Tags: Coming of Age, Travel, Novel-Classic
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Size: 969KB | 187,570 words | Downloads: 790 | Posted: | Concluded:
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rlfj : Chapters 33 & 34

Everybody seemed to like the warm reception back at the old homestead, and the brotherly affection shown to Hamilton by Carl. Now Hamilton disappears back into the woodwork for a while, gone but not f ... more
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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 (final)

Age Rating: Older than 7 | Genre: Children
Tags: Fantasy, Magic, Vignettes
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Size: 132KB | 26,311 words | Downloads: 217 | Posted: | Concluded:
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rlfj : Chapters 31 & 32

Boy, was there an outcry about hazing in frat houses! While quite a few people have written about how it brought back old memories, a number of others have been vociferous in their denunciations of th ... more
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The Outsider : Chapter Error- Chapters 45/47

Thanks to everyone who caught the duplication of Chapter 45 as Chapter 47, and an ambiguity in that part of the story. I will be reviewing, fixing, and reposting both Chapters 45 and 47 as soon as I ... more
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rlfj : Chapters 29 & 30

One of you commented that my announcement in Chapter 28 that all of Carl’s actions up to that point had been to get to the party to meet Marilyn was wrongly done. Since Carl is writing his thoughts, h ... more
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rlfj : Chapters 27 & 28

Several readers found errors in my statement about the availability of hand-held calculators and memory in computers. Here’s both my memory & the history. Calculators: Hand-held calculators may have ... more
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rlfj : Chapters 25 & 26

So many people out there connected Mrs. Berzinski with Mrs. Robinson! I swear, when I started writing this portion of the story, I had completely forgotten the movie. She never even crossed my mind. I ... more
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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 17 (final)

Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Thriller
Tags: Crime, Violence, Military
| Votes: 21 | Score: 9.13
Size: 257KB | 49,181 words | Downloads: 1602 | Posted: | Concluded:
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rlfj : A Fresh Start - Chapters 23 & 24

Welcome back to the adventures of Carl Buckman! Good news for all you fans - Book Three is almost as long as the rest of the story so far. As always, let me know when you find any errors or anachron ... more
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rlfj : Epilogue

And so our journey together ends. This story has been just as enjoyable to write as AFS was, and without the heavy political tones that some readers objected to. Like AFS, it ended up going places I n ... more
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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 Epilogue

Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Coming of Age
Tags: Coming of Age, Romance, School, Military, Workplace, Sports
| Votes: 115 | Score: 9.16
Size: 2612KB | 509,696 words | Downloads: 14065 | Posted: | Concluded:
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rlfj : Chapter 70

A couple of readers pointed out that Atheringdon would almost certainly have been through Fort Benning at some point in the past. The point was that as an officer his experience would have been signif ... more
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rlfj : Chapter 69

Not a whole lot to blog about this time. Grim is winding up his publicity tour and getting back to his normal life, though normal for Grim is extraordinary for most of us.
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In the Shadow of Lions by Lumpy

Shattered Lands
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 30 (final)

Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Fantasy
Tags: Politics, Violence, War, Military, Royalty
| Votes: 66 | Score: 8.86
Size: 628KB | 117,011 words | Downloads: 4807 | Posted: | Concluded:
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The Outsider : Pronouncing Massachusetts Town Names

ATHOL - ATHaul. AUBURN - AUHbun. AYER - Air. BOSTON - BOSStun. (Locals don't say "Beantown," but I do like the Boston Beans candy...) BILLERICA - Bill Ricka. BOLTON - Bolton. (This one's pre ... more
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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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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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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: *
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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: 159 | Posted: | Concluded:
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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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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: 230 | Posted: | Concluded:
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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 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
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Size: 50KB | 9,148 words | Posted:
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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
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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
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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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