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Emma’s Introduction to Terra Australis – Chapter 4

An Unplanned Change of Residency Finally, under pressure through politicians the CSIRO got their wish, and Emma was granted a permanent residency. Emma asked permission to complete these tours with time off annually without pay to do that so her father’s money wouldn’t be wasted. She had five years now to do that and permission from Lenert to make quick trips to Germany once a … Continue reading Emma’s Introduction to Terra Australis – Chapter 4

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Emma’s Introduction to Terra Australis – Chapter 3

Lenert’s Secret Jealous Interest There was a pause as Ray considered his attempt to explain and make amends to Emma. Translator had let them down this time. “The translator said Blute was Tree Blossom in English I’m so sorry for upsetting you. We meant no offence.” Emma broke out in peals of laughter to the surprise of the team. “The translator is correct, but this … Continue reading Emma’s Introduction to Terra Australis – Chapter 3

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Emma’s Introduction to Terra Australis – Chapter 2

Introduction to a New Career Opportunity Lenert looked at Rachel and chuckled. Then turned to wave the tour driver off. “You’ve done your job well. Give my regards to Kathy when you get back and tell her I’ll see her in Brisbane next week when I go there on business. I need to know when the group of backpackers will be coming in next month … Continue reading Emma’s Introduction to Terra Australis – Chapter 2

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Emma’s Introduction to Terra Australis – Chapter 1

The Healing Vacation Emma Wagner stood in line at the Brisbane international airport jet lagged and wondering if she’d made the right decision. She’d decided on impulse to backpack in Australia travelling and working over the twelve months allotted under the specific visa granted for those who qualified. Application process had been done online through the Australian Immigration website in Germany and approved. She was … Continue reading Emma’s Introduction to Terra Australis – Chapter 1

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Stories, Stories - Australia, Stories - Fiction, Stories - Mini-Novels, Stories - Outback Australia

The Rescue and Remaking of Jon Travelly – Chapter 3

From Acceptance to Fulfilment It had been five years since Bill Claridge had rescued Jon Travelly from his dismal existence in the settlement of Redrock far to the west in cattle country. He was now twenty-three years old and no longer the skinny kid Bill had bought home and hosed down to take the filth of living on the streets of Redrock off him with … Continue reading The Rescue and Remaking of Jon Travelly – Chapter 3

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The Rescue and Remaking of Jon Travelly – Chapter 2

Finding Acceptance at Last When the young man Jon was presented with his new clothes Bill drove them home on his motorcycle, parked it and spoke. “I don’t have any more time to spend searching out your teacher James and have a lot of work to do today and you’ll be paying for your board and keep by working with me as I’m not as … Continue reading The Rescue and Remaking of Jon Travelly – Chapter 2

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The Rescue and Remaking of Jon Travelly – Chapter 1

Escape to the Unknown Jon Trevally sat in the back of the truck trailer proceeding east toward the coast. Every rut in the road had him bouncing around the metal floor with nothing to sit on and he could hardly breathe with the dust being generated as the truck raced over those dirt roads, but he was happy.  This had been a spur of the … Continue reading The Rescue and Remaking of Jon Travelly – Chapter 1

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Stories, Stories - Celebrations, Stories - Fiction, Stories - N America

Chad Rigby’s New Year Surprise

It was a cold December morning, and Chad Rigby rubbed the frost off his front window to look out over his deep snow-covered North Dakota ranch. He’d need to somehow fight his way through that snow and go check out the housing of his ranch hands and see they were cared for. Most of his temporary ranch hands had fled south to warmer climes for … Continue reading Chad Rigby’s New Year Surprise

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THE CONTEST -CHAPTER 3

MIRIAM MEETS HER MATCH Paul was now ready to return the hospitality extended to him when he first arrived at his new home. He consulted with Maria, and she assured him she was able to produce a fine feast for the Sinclair family if he invited them. So, Paul talked with Cynthia his now adopted substitute mother and she agreed the Sinclair’s would attend that … Continue reading THE CONTEST -CHAPTER 3

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THE CONTEST -CHAPTER 2

TROUBLE IN THE NEW HOME Melvin now eighteen was beginning to consider his options in life and was interested in astronomy. He had spent countless hours with adopted grandpa Alex Robinson studying the heavens on that sophisticated computer system and viewing the heavens with Alex patiently introducing him to the complexity of the universe. Learning this Paul invited him to use this equipment whenever he … Continue reading THE CONTEST -CHAPTER 2

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