Historical Stories

A Halloween 2022 Contest Entry
In 1920s Romania, a traumatized American soldier, a German doctor, and a local woman face an ancient, ravenous evil.

It is 1948 and London is recovering from almost a decade of war and only three years of recovery and rebuilding both the physical destruction and restoring society with new-found optimism for a bright new future. Gertie is 17 , nearly 18 and a bright and pretty hat check girl looking after theatregoers’ hats and coats in a lively West End Theatre. One evening, while everyone is watching the third act, a drunken patron attacks her and a dashing captain rescues her … changing her life forever.

A Story in the Laresa World Universe
(Follow-up to "Deified", completing Nathifa's tale) Laresa and Nathifa are living a quiet, simple life among their newly adopted people, but Laresa is troubled. Recent events have eroded her ability to brush off that she is Djinn, and thus a slave. Being so close to Nathifa, only recently freed from the bonds of the Djinn herself, is a source of turmoil for Laresa as well. The village also faces danger as "Those who live outside the light" stalk the peaceful community.

A Spirit of the West Story (1)
Great evil is about to strike the old West of 1868! Bobby Thornton, a 12-year-old orphan is being groomed to be the champion for good. Join him as he learns how to be a superhero. His mentor, Storm Who Walks, an Indian spirit over 1000 years old, guides him on his way. DAPorter originated the plot and I am just fleshing it out. Any credit is his, any blame is mine.

A Gone to the West... Story (1)
Prairie Schooners! An Indian Attack! A Young Man's Friendship with a legendary Gunman! A Covered Wagon Train heading Westward! Through adversity, friendships are formed that will last a lifetime. A Romance that only blossoms at the end of the Trail.