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Natalie Discovers the Secret of Atlantis by Grandpa's Bedtime Stories

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

Age Rating: Anybody
Tags: Young Adult
| Votes: 30 | Score: 5.92
Size: 7KB | 1,411 words | Posted:
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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (also simply known as Tom Sawyer) is a novel by Mark Twain published on June 9, 1876, about a boy, Tom Sawyer, growing up along the Mississippi River.
Added Chapter 26

in progress Age Rating: Older than 7 | Genre: Action/Adventure
Tags: Coming of Age, Travel
| Votes: * | Score: *
Size: 281KB | 54,157 words | Downloads: 411 | Posted: | Updated:
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Following the Equator by Mark Twain

Following the Equator (sometimes titled More Tramps Abroad) is a non-fiction social commentary in the form of a travelogue published by Mark Twain in 1897.
Added Chapter 48

in progress Age Rating: Older than 7 | Genre: Action/Adventure
Tags: Travel
| Votes: * | Score: *
Size: 644KB | 119,578 words | Downloads: 575 | Posted: | Updated:
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War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy

War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy is an epic novel set in early 19th-century Russia during the Napoleonic Wars.
Added Chapter 27

in progress Age Rating: Older than 17 | Genre: Political
Tags: Historical, War, Novel-Classic
| Votes: * | Score: *
Size: 247KB | 46,070 words | Downloads: 169 | Posted: | Updated:
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A Tramp Abroad by Mark Twain

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.
Added Chapter 20

in progress Age Rating: Anybody | Genre: Action/Adventure
Tags: Travel
| Votes: * | Score: *
Size: 233KB | 43,941 words | Downloads: 386 | Posted: | Updated:
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A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens

A Tale of Two Cities is a historical novel that explores the themes of justice, sacrifice, resurrection, and the brutality of revolution.
Added Chapter 10

in progress Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Historical
Tags: Historical, Novel-Classic
| Votes: * | Score: *
Size: 261KB | 48,559 words | Downloads: 248 | Posted: | Updated:
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Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen

"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.
Added Chapter 16

in progress Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Romance
Tags: Coming of Age, Romance
| Votes: * | Score: *
Size: 148KB | 27,147 words | Downloads: 216 | Posted: | Updated:
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Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

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 Chapter 17

in progress Age Rating: Anybody | Genre: Romance
Tags: Romance, Novel-Classic
| Votes: * | Score: *
Size: 173KB | 31,606 words | Downloads: 264 | Posted: | Updated:
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Volume IV of Legacy: Quest for the Cosmic Cores, Part 1 by Uruks

After their harrowing trials on Black Star, Ryan and Eclair return home to the Fire Ministry. Ryan puts aside his feelings for Eclair to train with Zanderius Alastar, the Prime Minister of Elemency. His goal, to attain ultimate power in order to finally defeat the Dark Dragon Lord and avenge his family. Meanwhile, on the distant planet of Atlantis, home of the Merfolk, a sinister plot is underway that could spell dire consequences for the entire universe.
Added Chapter 21

in progress Age Rating: Anybody | Genre: Science Fiction
Tags: Romance, Humor, Pirates, Aliens, Space, Werewolves, Fantasy, Dragons, Elves, Magic, Royalty, Young Adult
| Votes: * | Score: *
Size: 940KB | 173,924 words | Downloads: 662 | Posted: | Updated:
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Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens

A boy is born in a workhouse in a poor town. His mother dies after childbirth, leaving him an orphan.
Added Chapter 3

in progress Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Coming of Age
Tags: Coming of Age, Drama, Historical
| Votes: * | Score: *
Size: 45KB | 8,248 words | Downloads: 35 | Posted: | Updated:
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Mosses From an Old Manse by Nathaniel Hawthorne

A collection of short stories and sketches.
Added Chapter 3

in progress Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Mystery
Tags: Horror, Spiritual, Mystery
| Votes: * | Score: *
Size: 127KB | 22,745 words | Downloads: 27 | Posted: | Updated:
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From the Top by Lumpy

Country Roads (5)
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 20

in progress Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Drama
Tags: Coming of Age, Romance, Drama, Rags to Riches
| Votes: 50 | Score: 7.67
Size: 384KB | 76,605 words | Downloads: 3390 | Posted: | Updated:
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The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky

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 8

in progress Age Rating: Older than 17 | Genre: Mystery
Tags: Crime, Mystery, Novel-Classic
| Votes: * | Score: *
Size: 209KB | 39,456 words | Downloads: 98 | Posted: | Updated:
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Great Expectations by Charles Dickens

"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 Chapter 10

in progress Age Rating: Anybody | Genre: Coming of Age
Tags: Coming of Age, Travel, Novel-Classic
| Votes: * | Score: *
Size: 153KB | 29,858 words | Downloads: 185 | Posted: | Updated:
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Monday or Tuesday by Virginia Woolf

A collection of eight short stories by Virginia Woolf.

Age Rating: Older than 17 | Genre: Fiction
Tags: Spiritual
| Votes: * | Score: *
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Mansfield Park by Jane Austen

A poor girl from a large family is sent to live with her wealthy relatives at Mansfield Park.

Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Romance
Tags: Coming of Age, Romance, Parody
| Votes: * | Score: *
Size: 859KB | 160,818 words | Posted:
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The Confidence-man by Herman Melville

A satire structured around a series of encounters between passengers and a mysterious figure.

Age Rating: Older than 17 | Genre: Political
Tags: Politics, Spiritual
| Votes: * | Score: *
Size: 520KB | 94,317 words | Posted:
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Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain

Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is a picaresque novel by American author Mark Twain that was first published in the United Kingdom in December 1884 and in the United States in February 1885.
Added Chapter 25

in progress Age Rating: Older than 7 | Genre: Action/Adventure
Tags: Coming of Age
| Votes: * | Score: *
Size: 321KB | 67,264 words | Downloads: 386 | Posted: | Updated:
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The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde

Dorian Gray seems to never age or grow old. What's his secret?
Added Chapter 17

in progress Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Horror
Tags: Horror, Spiritual
| Votes: * | Score: *
Size: 372KB | 70,910 words | Downloads: 293 | Posted: | Updated:
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rlfj : Chapter 4

Grim is now growing up. Strangely enough, girls aren’t so yucky any longer. Who’d have guessed? Enjoy!
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The Grim Reaper by rlfj

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 4

in progress Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Coming of Age
Tags: Coming of Age, Romance, School, Sports
| Votes: 17 | Score: 7.06
Size: 84KB | 16,798 words | Downloads: 456 | Posted: | Updated:
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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 2

in progress Age Rating: Older than 17 | Genre: Historical
Tags: Crime, Novel-Classic
| Votes: * | Score: *
Size: 250KB | 47,649 words | Downloads: 85 | Posted: | Updated:
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The Ride by The Outsider

Buckle up...

Age Rating: Anybody | Genre: Flash
Tags: Humor
| Votes: 10 | Score: 6.92
Size: 2KB | 400 words | Posted:
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The Outsider : Reposting

Slowly reposting my stories here... (At least, the safe-for-work ones...) The stand-alones will be reposted alongside the chapters for "A Charmed Life," "A Glass, and Darkly," and "Sabrina..." Currently on Chapter 6 of ACL today (June 20, 2025)...
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A Charmed Life by The Outsider

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 6

in progress Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Coming of Age
Tags: Coming of Age, Romance, School, Military, Workplace, Alternate Timeline, Sports
| Votes: 23 | Score: 7.02
Size: 162KB | 30,457 words | Downloads: 808 | Posted: | Updated:
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rlfj : Chapter 3

The Grim Reaper is growing up. I think we can all remember what it was like to be back in grade school. I would bet anything that you knew guys just like him. Otherwise, not a whole lot to add. Enjoy!
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Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen

A country girl with an imagination shaped by gothic novels is invited to visit Bath with family friends.

Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Coming of Age
Tags: Coming of Age, Romance, Parody, Young Adult
| Votes: * | Score: *
Size: 421KB | 77,820 words | Posted:
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The House of the Seven Gables by Nathaniel Hawthorne

The Pyncheon family live in a gloomy mansion known as the House of the Seven Gables.

Age Rating: Older than 17 | Genre: Mystery
Tags: Horror, Historical, Mystery
| Votes: * | Score: *
Size: 596KB | 106,972 words | Posted:
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Master and Man by Leo Tolstoy

A landowner and his servant set out on horseback in a sledge to buy some land in a nearby village on a cold winter day.

Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Spiritual
Tags: Drama, Spiritual, Religion
| Votes: * | Score: *
Size: 103KB | 19,476 words | Posted:
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Dracula by Bram Stoker

A horror novel that tells the story of Count Dracula's attempt to move from Transylvania to England.

Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Horror
Tags: Horror, Supernatural, Gothic, Vampires, Fantasy
| Votes: * | Score: *
Size: 813KB | 161,926 words | Posted:
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Gulliver’s Travels by Jonathan Swift

An English surgeon who sets out on a series of sea voyages and encounters strange and fantastical lands.

Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Action/Adventure
Tags: Parody, Politics, Science, Religion, War, Fantasy
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Size: 558KB | 103,681 words | Posted:
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Persuasion by Jane Austen

A lady after breaking up with a captain, meets him again.

Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Romance
Tags: Coming of Age, Romance, Drama
| Votes: * | Score: *
Size: 453KB | 83,790 words | Posted:
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Jacob's Room by Virginia Woolf

A young man grappling with identity and meaning in pre-war England.

Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Coming of Age
Tags: Coming of Age, Romance, Young Adult
| Votes: * | Score: *
Size: 305KB | 55,562 words | Posted:
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Bartleby the Scrivener by Herman Melville

A lawyer employs several scriveners to help with legal paperwork.

Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Fiction
Tags: Politics, Workplace
| Votes: * | Score: *
Size: 79KB | 14,529 words | Posted:
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rlfj : Chapter 2

For those of you worried I’m writing a story about a little boy, relax. He grows up. He’s also a relatively normal kid, completely unlike some of my other heroes. Amusing note – When I was pub ... more
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Bleak House by Charles Dickens

A gentle young woman who becomes the ward of a wealthy man who lives at Bleak House.

Age Rating: Older than 17 | Genre: Drama
Tags: Drama, Mystery
| Votes: * | Score: *
Size: 1889KB | 359,439 words | Posted:
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The Man Who Laughs by Victor Hugo

A young boy is disfigured by a group of child traffickers who carve a permanent smile into his face.

Age Rating: Older than 17 | Genre: Horror
Tags: Coming of Age, Melodrama, Horror, Historical, Young Adult
| Votes: * | Score: *
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rlfj : The Grim Reaper

So here we are with a new story. This one’s a long one, but I think you’ll like it. It’s going to take a few months to publish. I posted it on StoriesOnline, but it’s been suggested that I pub ... more
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The Voyage Out by Virginia Woolf

A young, naive Englishwoman who travels by ship from London to South America.

Age Rating: Older than 17 | Genre: Coming of Age
Tags: Coming of Age, Drama, Spiritual, Young Adult
| Votes: * | Score: *
Size: 744KB | 139,193 words | Posted:
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rlfj : Chapter 18

The lightning hit on Janice’s business was something I took from my own experience. For quite a few years I was the IT manager at my company, by virtue of the fact that I was the only member of mana ... more
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The Contractor by rlfj

“Do you really think James Bond was born James Bond? Or was he actually born Joey Numbnuts and then changed it after he became Double-Oh-Seven? How do you get to be James Bond? Where do you start? And how do you leave? How does James Bond retire? What happens when he runs out of spies to catch? Does he go back to being Joey Numbnuts?”
Added Chapter 18 (final)

Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Thriller
Tags: Romance, Violence, Military
| Votes: 72 | Score: 8.37
Size: 408KB | 76,926 words | Downloads: 3101 | Posted: | Concluded:
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The Trial by Franz Kafka

A respectable bank clerk, lives a routine life until one day everything changes.

Age Rating: Older than 17 | Genre: Political
Tags: Drama, Spiritual, Historical
| Votes: * | Score: *
Size: 439KB | 86,178 words | Posted:
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This Side of Paradise by F. Scott Fitzgerald

A handsome, intelligent, and egotistical young man as he comes of age in early 20th-century America.

Age Rating: Older than 17 | Genre: Coming of Age
Tags: Coming of Age, Romance, Historical, War
| Votes: * | Score: *
Size: 456KB | 83,768 words | Posted:
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rlfj : Chapter 17

For the curious, my editors and I had a vigorous discussion on suppressors, as seen towards the end of this chapter. The consensus was that the suppressor mentioned will work, but only for 2-3 shots. ... more
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A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway

An American lieutenant who witnesses World War I, and loves an English nurse.

Age Rating: Older than 17 | Genre: Historical
Tags: Romance, Drama, Violence, Historical, War
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Size: 455KB | 90,957 words | Posted:
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The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway

An American journalist living in Paris, is part of a circle of disillusioned expatriates.

Age Rating: Older than 17 | Genre: Drama
Tags: Drama, Spiritual, Historical, War, Young Adult
| Votes: * | Score: *
Size: 353KB | 69,850 words | Posted:
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rlfj : Chapter 16

I had to give this chapter a lot of thought, for several reasons. First, lots of people start getting sick and dying. I’m not a particularly bloodthirsty individual, but a background in chemistry gi ... more
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rlfj : Reconnaissance

Things are about to get very nasty at the Balustre Group. It’s not full-blown war yet, but it’s getting close. Enjoy!
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Revolution by Firelight by The Outsider

A Story in the Enfield Undrowned Universe
The woods of Northern Maine offer challenges and opportunities unlike those in cities and towns in more populated portions of the United States. Jake Chartier expected a month-long vacation there would give him the opportunity to escape the pressures of his law firm. Life, however, often interferes with our best-laid plans …

Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Romance
Tags: Romance, Alternate Timeline
| Votes: 23 | Score: 7.40
Size: 52KB | 9,612 words | Posted:
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Would You Marry This Man? by KiwiGuy

Roy Burke has been too occupied building his construction business to go looking for a wife. So his secretary and mother join forces to push him along. No-one expects the chaos that results.

Age Rating: Anybody | Genre: Romance
Tags: Romance, Humor, Drama
| Votes: 15 | Score: 7.45
Size: 182KB | 33,764 words | Posted:
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Twice-told Tales by Nathaniel Hawthorne

Twice-Told Tales by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a collection of short stories.

Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Coming of Age
Tags: Coming of Age, Historical, Mystery
| Votes: * | Score: *
Size: 817KB | 148,178 words | Posted:
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The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

A World War I veteran who rents a modest house in West Egg and meets a wealthy man.

Age Rating: Older than 17 | Genre: Young Adult
Tags: Romance, Drama, Historical, Young Adult
| Votes: * | Score: *
Size: 261KB | 49,668 words | Posted:
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Swann’s Way by Marcel Proust

The narrator recalls his life from childhood to adulthood.

Age Rating: Older than 17 | Genre: Coming of Age
Tags: Coming of Age, Drama, Spiritual, Aging
| Votes: * | Score: *
Size: 1058KB | 198,038 words | Posted:
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Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka

A traveling salesman woke up one morning to find himself transformed into a giant insect.

Age Rating: Older than 17 | Genre: Fiction
Tags: Drama, Spiritual, Aging
| Votes: * | Score: *
Size: 115KB | 22,341 words | Posted:
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Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf

The novel follows a high-society woman as she prepares to host a party that evening.

Age Rating: Older than 17 | Genre: Fiction
Tags: Spiritual, Aging
| Votes: * | Score: *
Size: 350KB | 64,398 words | Posted:
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rlfj : Chapter 14

It’s time for Travis and Janice to disappear. Or is it Sean and Janice? Jake and Janice? Well, somebody is disappearing! Enjoy!
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Ellen Trilby by Argon

A Story in the Anthony Carter, Family & Friends Universe
On a rainy spring day, Ellen Trilby, the daughter of Major George Trilby and his wife Siobhan, both dear friends of Harriet Carter, appears on Anthony Carter's estate, asking for shelter to escape an unwanted suitor. Wary of the Carters' son Richard at first, they grow together through a tragedy and danger, but they must overcome a cunning enemy and their own insecurities before they can become a couple. This continues the Anthony Carter stories.
Added Chapters 9-20 (final)

Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Historical
Tags: Coming of Age, Romance, Crime, Drama, Violence, Historical
| Votes: 13 | Score: 7.74
Size: 445KB | 82,464 words | Downloads: 603 | Posted: | Concluded:
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Beyond the Mountain by Ron Lewis

Deputy US Marshal Wounded Hawk is ready to head back to Golden City, after taking a prisoner to Estes Park, Colorado. But when a group of bandits decides to pick that particular bank to rob, Hawk and the local Marshal's posse set out in pursuit. The half breed Marshal will need all his Indian tracking skills to catch up to this band of outlaws. But the posse is ill-prepared for the gang leader's relentless pursuit of freedom.

Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Western
Tags: Historical, Western, Bounty Hunters
| Votes: 14 | Score: 6.59
Size: 33KB | 6,428 words | Posted:
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The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne

Set in 17th-century Puritan Boston, the story follows Hester Prynne, who is publicly shamed for committing adultery and giving birth to a child named Pearl.

Age Rating: Older than 17 | Genre: Historical
Tags: Romance, Historical
| Votes: * | Score: *
Size: 469KB | 84,080 words | Posted:
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Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes

An aging man becomes obsessed with books about knights and chivalry. Believing these tales, he renames himself Don Quixote and sets out to revive knighthood.

Age Rating: Older than 17 | Genre: Action/Adventure
Tags: Romance, Humor, Travel
| Votes: * | Score: *
Size: 2215KB | 426,617 words | Posted:
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A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James Joyce

A sensitive and intelligent boy growing up in late 19th-century Ireland, as he struggles to find his identity as an artist.

Age Rating: Older than 17 | Genre: Coming of Age
Tags: Coming of Age, Spiritual, Young Adult
| Votes: * | Score: *
Size: 450KB | 85,537 words | Posted:
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Ulysses by James Joyce

Ulysses is a modernist novel set in Dublin, Ireland. It follows the inner thoughts and movements of three main characters: Leopold Bloom, Stephen Dedalus, and Molly Bloom.

Age Rating: Older than 17 | Genre: Fiction
Tags: Humor, Spiritual
| Votes: * | Score: *
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The Happy Prince and Other Tales by Oscar Wilde

The Happy Prince and Other Tales is a collection of short stories by Oscar Wilde. The book contains five fairy tales, each with its own plot and moral themes.
Added The Nightingale (final)

Age Rating: Anybody | Genre: Children
Tags: Coming of Age, Religion, Science Fiction
| Votes: * | Score: *
Size: 83KB | 16,239 words | Downloads: 124 | Posted: | Concluded:
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The Hunchback of Notre Dame by Victor Hugo

Set in 15th-century Paris, the novel follows the hunchbacked bell-ringer of Notre-Dame Cathedral, and his tragic connection to a beautiful Romani girl.

Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Historical
Tags: Romance, Drama, Historical
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Les Misérables by Victor Hugo

A former convict is released after 19 years of hard labor. Rejected by society, he’s shown compassion by a bishop, which inspires him to change his life.

Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Drama
Tags: Coming of Age, Romance, Drama, Politics, Historical
| Votes: * | Score: *
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rlfj : Chapter 13

I had some fun with Chapter 13 describing the problems with elk in Everest. The fictional city and county of Everest, Montana, are southeast of the very real city of Banff, Alberta. My wife and I had ... more
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rlfj : Chapter 12

The weapons issue generated some email. For those wondering about the last blog post, I am perfectly aware that the Ruger Mini 14 fires NATO 5.56. The Mini Thirty is the version that is chambered for ... more
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No Haiku Fails by ffwd

No haiku fails All haiku fail Fail,haiku! Fail! no haiku fails [No violence, no mature subject or language. May contain some troubling subject, like meteorology.]

in progress Age Rating: Anybody | Genre: Poem
Tags: Humor, Melodrama, Parable, True, Alternate Universe
| Votes: * | Score: *
Size: 0KB | 158 words | Posted:
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Far From the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy

Bathsheba Everdene is a strong-willed, independent young woman who inherits her uncle’s large farm in rural England. As she manages the estate, she becomes the object of affection for three very different men, each representing a different type of love and future.

Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Fiction
Tags: Coming of Age, Romance, Crime, Novel-Classic
| Votes: * | Score: *
Size: 748KB | 139,818 words | Posted:
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Moby Dick or the Whale by Herman Melville

The novel is narrated by a sailor named Ishmael, who signs up for a whaling voyage aboard the ship Pequod. The ship is commanded by the mysterious and intense Captain Ahab.

Age Rating: Older than 17 | Genre: Action/Adventure
Tags: Travel
| Votes: * | Score: *
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rlfj : Weapons

When going through the editing process, I send a story to a group of individuals who have experience with the subject being written about. Occasionally the results are amusing. Case in point, the last ... more
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rlfj : Book 2

Book 2 differs from Book 1 in that in almost all cases the story proceeds chronologically. With very few exceptions, there will be no bouncing back and forth in time. Some people liked it, some people ... more
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rlfj : Chapter 9

Privatizing assassination? You just know this won’t work out well! This is the end of Book One, though don’t worry. There won’t be a break in the schedule for uploading. Enjoy!
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De Profundis by Oscar Wilde

"De Profundis" is a long, personal letter written by Oscar Wilde in 1897, during his imprisonment in Reading Gaol. The title means "from the depths" in Latin, reflecting the emotional and spiritual depth of the work.

Age Rating: Older than 17 | Genre: Biography
Tags: Spiritual, True
| Votes: * | Score: *
Size: 91KB | 17,804 words | Posted:
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rlfj : Steady Work

The Contractor finally gets to work. Enjoy!
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rlfj : Chapter 7

Chapter 7 is where things start getting bloody. I’m sure it’s a dreadful next comment, but…Enjoy!
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How a Date From Hell Led (Eventually) to a Match Made in Heaven by KiwiGuy

This is a true story! After a disastrous start, both of us thought there'd definitely be no future in this relationship. Someone else apparently had other plans.

Age Rating: Anybody | Genre: Romance
Tags: Romance, Humor, Spiritual, True
| Votes: 6 | Score: 7.04
Size: 17KB | 3,301 words | Posted:
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rlfj : Finding Bad Guys

The NSA programs mentioned – ECHELON, PRISM, AND FINCEN – are all real programs used by the NSA, CIA, and FBI to find foreign spies. They are used to track foreign movements but often catch Americ ... more
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rlfj : Chapter 5

More ancient history for Jake, or whoever he is. Enjoy!
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rlfj : Chapter 4

Chapter 4 will fill in some of the blanks about how our hero (?) learned his trade. Enjoy!
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After the Foul Murder of My Muse, Mid-story Last Week by Greg Vanno

In which I am not amused/amorous/amiable (damned thesaurus) by which way the story goes. "THEE END" is not a farewell so much as a bitter wish/decree/curse. It does not work as an end to a story. THE END (see)

Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Fairytale
Tags: Parable, True
| Votes: * | Score: *
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rlfj : Chapter 3

So far, people seem to like the story. Many thanks to all who have purchased it. My wife appreciates it. She tells me, “Just remember, you earn it, I spend it.” It’s basically a direct line, Boo ... more
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Trust but Verify by Vonalt

It has been three years since Ginny B's awful tragedy and death. James Mercer had moved on and is now married. He had a bright future at a large university in Chicago, as well as a profitable sideline that provided him with financial stability. Then one fateful day, his pal FBI special agent Lawrence Foster appears with two pretty apparent government employees. They make him an offer he can’t refuse.
Added Chapters 36-38

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rlfj : Interesting Comments

I received a couple of interesting comments that I thought I would pass along. First, one reader commented that longhorns are in Montana. In 1866 a fellow named Nelson Story drove 1,000 longhorns from ... more
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The Gilded Age: a Tale of Today by Mark Twain

The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today is a satirical and political novel by Mark Twain and Charles Dudley Warner first published in 1873. It satirizes greed and political corruption in post-Civil War America.

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Roughing It by Mark Twain

Roughing It is a book of semi-autobiographical travel literature by Mark Twain. It was written in 1870–71 and published in 1872, following his first travel book The Innocents Abroad (1869). Roughing It is dedicated to Twain's mining companion Calvin H. Higbie, later a civil engineer who died in 1914.

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