This is a continuation of the story 'Commander Murphy's Woman'. It should be read first for a better understanding of the characters and the plot, although this story stands alone. Commander Andrew David Augustus Murphy, U.S. Navy (Retired) sat in his chair in front of his desk watching the news on TV. He grumbled under his breath about the situation in Ira...
Simon says: So, it has been awhile. I wrote this when I couldn't get immersed in other stories needing completion. In my need to have a win and get something out, I finished this. Working on others. Standard text -- This is a very slow burn. Isn't this isn't your thing then no hard feelings. There will be no other chapter to this. Just all-in-one. ***** W...
(I did some work for some Jewish friends of mine, and told them how I loved to read stories and have them published. They offered to give me the true love story of a couple facing death over their love for each other. I found their courage and commitment truly invigorating and inspirational. I think it is one of the greatest love stories of all time. I think...
This story is the property of the writer Kalimaxos. One of many military related stories in the works. Characters: Jake -- special forces soldier returning home Leila -- Jakes wife Randy -- Jakes father Joanna -- Jake, Angie and Randy's neighbor in Indiana Angie -- Jakes mother Bruce -- Angie's man-friend Charlie -- Joanna's husband Nancy -- Jak...
Simon Says: Last chapter. It would be easy to do another series with some or all of these characters, so who knows? But for now, as I try to continue to clean out my literary partially written story closet, this is the end on this one. Jack, Sadie and I thank you for coming along for the ride. Standard caveat: I am about the slow burn. And of course this...
With the help and consent of smallercuck, who wrote a version of Chapter 1 years ago and didn't continue. He invited me to take Gwen's story further, and has seen and endorsed this completion of his original work. ***** Chapter 1 "I noticed that Darren joined the gym." Gwen looked up from her papers as the young salesman walked into her office. As Assist...
"Where are you?" My bruised, battered, and somewhat singed body was only part of the reason why I wanted to snap at Goat who Wrestled. My sifu was casually walking around me, smoking one of his many, many, many pipes, and he had asked me yet another question that I was almost certain was some kind of a trap or trick. I was the Unconquered. I thought that b...
This story is part of an ongoing series. The chronological order of my stories is listed in WifeWatchman's biography. Feedback and constructive criticism is very much appreciated, and I encourage feedback for ideas. This story contains graphic scenes, language and actions that might be extremely offensive to some people. These scenes, words and actions are...
Dear Faithful Readers - Please join Constance and her new friend, Arnold, as they face many challenges in reviving an historic B&B deep in the redwood forest in California. ***** Constance and Her B&B - Part 1 - A Writer's Retreat There were moments, like today, with the book showing only one reservation, that Constance wondered about foolish women who to...
The clangor of battle softened from an unearthly din to a subdued rumbling mutter across the bloody snowfield. Torn standards whipped wildly in the wind, frosty blue lions clutched to lifeless breasts. The corpses of the armored dead were strewn in heaps of iron and flesh. Bannerless men in fur and leather lay slain as well, though they numbered far fewer. S...