La Apuesta
This is the Spanish version of the science fiction short story The Wager (above). This translation was very generously carried out by Luis Jorge Aguilar Gómez in 2002; we've placed it on this site for our Spanish readers' enjoyment.

Spider B Gone
This is the SF short story that eventually become the Spider Worldsscience fiction trilogy of books published by HarperCollins. This short story version is a bit different from the opening of the first novel and -- of course -- has an ending contained within the short story itself, unlike the novel which ends in a cliff hanger.

Lightning War
Warfare is changing rapidly, thanks to hi-tech weapons that may one day nearly take men out of the fighting equation. And computers can already alter photos and the like, blurring the line between what is real and what is not. This science fiction short story follows these two ideas to their logical but terrible conclusions in a battle set in the future, far from Earth.

Sudden
This is a "Vietnam War" short story that I wrote for a fictional magazine that never got started. The editor announced that he would be printing a magazine devoted to short stories about soldiers so I took some time and did this only to get a call from him later, apologizing because the project had fallen through.
     Most of Sudden eventually got into print, however, in my Night Stalkers action/adventure series of books (with Harper Paperbacks). The central character, Sudden Death, even does some modern day fighting in the books. Here's the short story that first brought Sudden Death to life.

Medical Emergency
Another SF short story that's a part of the novel that the following two short stories belong to. (Yes, if this keeps up, the whole book is going to be here in bits and pieces). But this short story isn't just "one of those chapters" things. No, this holds together just fine on its own and that's the main reason I've put it here as a short story.

Adam's Offspring
Yes, here it is... This is the "lost" story that got deleted for a bit from this list when I updated this page. (Hey, I'm not getting paid to do this -- what do you expect?) This sci-fi story first appeared in the British SF magazine, Far Point. Drognir has been in three of my book manuscripts with a brief appearance in a fourth; all are unpublished. I was beginning to think this character brings me bad luck -- then I got word that one of the unpublished manuscripts will be published. Eventually the novel was serialized in Cosmic Visions.

To be Immortal
There are worse things than dying -- like being immortalized. With today's engineers (well, some of them) talking about digitalizing a person's memorizes and pouring them into a computer for "life eternal", I fear this sci-fi short story might not be fictional in the near future.
     This short story is actually a modified chapter from a SF novel that contains both Jackson (the central figure in this story) as well as Drognir (of the previous short story) and the Medical Emergency story above. The science fiction manuscript hasn't been published yet. (Hint, hint, to any editor who may be reading this.)

Resurrectionist
Not for the faint-hearted, this classic gothic horror tale. It also shows why it might be better to leave well enough to God.

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Emergency Drinking Water
Floods, hurricanes, national disasters, war... The list goes on and on. During any of these you might face a water shortage. Since you can only survive for about three days without water, this can get serious. Here's an article that should help you out.

The Right Stuff.
Don't confuse this one with the movie -- they're not about the same subject. No space stuff here; all down to earth. By a long shot, so to speak.
     This article appeared in Guns and Action back in 1985 and tells how to "travel light" with a combat rifle when you're out in the woods -- and perhaps facing potential enemies.

The Truth About Evolution
In the mid-1960s I started college as a biology major. DNA was the big new discovery then and our teachers were telling us about how science would soon be creating life in a test tube. Biology was more chemistry -- just mix up the right combination of "stuff" and out would pop a two-headed camel or whatever we wanted to create. And of course all diseases would be cured in a year or two.
     I was perplexed by the insanity that was being passed off as science. Much of it was under the guise of Evolution. One poor teacher went on and on about evolution, having mammals (according to his interpretation of evolution) evolve from insects which, in turn, evolved from the worms.
      Rather than play the game, I switched majors. Life is hard enough without such mental gymnastics of the imagination.
      Since then I've collected more information to demonstrate why I think the theory of evolution is full of holes. You'll discover that things aren't always as clear cut as the mainstream press would have you believe.

Surviving a Terrorist Nuke
Yes, Virginia, you can survive a nuclear blast -- just ask the Japanese survivors of the two WWII nukes. I wrote this piece with an eye on the growing potential threat of nuclear devices in the hands of terrorists. Governments can't protect you from these things -- but you can protect yourself.
      This article tells you how.

Kidnapped
Details on how to survive a kidnapping, whether you are facing a common criminal or a terrorist.

Protect Your Privacy: How to Protect Your Identity as well as Your Financial, Personal, and Computer Records in an Age of Constant Surveillance by Duncan Long Identity theft is at an all-time high. Protect Your Privacy gives you everything you need to know about protecting your computer security, financial and telephone privacy, identification, freedom of movement, and more! Learn to safeguard your privacy in virtually every situation—on the Internet, telephone, face-to-face, even with the government enforcing the Patriot Act. Stop scam artists before they have a chance to compromise your private information. From The Lyons Press.

The Rapture, Gog, and Hanukkah Puzzle
The "think tank" I'm in has recently completed a bit of brainstorming that may be of interest to Christians and perhaps Jewish readers as well. We've found some interesting links in the Bible between Hanukkah and the Gog and Magog invasion of Israel (as outlined in the Old Testament). It's rather lengthy and a little rugged around the edges -- not my best writing. But I think the ideas are of merit so I'm putting this out in the "rough draft version."

Our Miracle
Our household has had a wild and wonderful experience. I felt I had to spread the news about our true tale.

Are We Nearing the End Times?
You may not agree with all that's here, but I guarantee it will make you think. This religious article is not for the faint at heart (or, then again, maybe it is...).

Rapture -- or the Tribulation
This article gives an overview of how the ideas about the End Times are linked to the Old Testament and Jewish tradition in this article. Unfortunately most Gentiles are ignorant of these important connections.

Signs of the Times
This article details world events that tie into Bible prophecies of both the Old and New Testaments. (This is the one article here that I did not write. However the rights have been given to me provided it is used as outlined in its copyright notice. And I think it has enough interesting information in it to be made available on my page. So here it is.)

Praise the Lord and (Please Do) Pass the Ammunition
If you're a pacifist, you'd best skip this article. If you're unsure about whether or not you have a moral right, or even a duty to defend yourself, then this article may be of help to you.

Skip this section if you're offended by firearms or dislike the idea of self-defense. However, if you have an interest in guns for one reason or another, then here's the "scoop" that the press and others have been using to base some of their stories on. Guns are somewhat terrifying, and should always be treated with respect. But they are, after all, tools. And rather fascinating ones at that.

The Myth of Ballistic Fingerprints
    This latest scheme by the gun control freaks is full of holes and totally unworkable. Here's why.

Yanks, Gun Control, and Freedom
     Here's an article with something to offend almost anyone. Read it only if you have a thick skin.

Do You Really Want a Smart Gun?
    Although on the surface the idea of a smart gun that can only be used by its owner seems attractive, in fact it is an idea that could prove deadly for many who buy into it. This article shows how criminals, terrorists, or others could take advantage of smart guns to disarm those owning them. It also reveals why smart gun legislation could be gun control laws in disguise.

Gunsmoke and Mirrors by Duncan Long
     There are some very basic facts about the US school shootings that the gun grabbers in the mainstream press, the US congress, and the White House would prefer you did not know. This article reveals the truth.

That Was No Accident by Duncan Long
      Ever wonder why the gun grabbers want your firearms, given the fact that arms in the hands of honest citizens prevent crime? Or did you ever feel that it was odd that all the genocides in the 20th Century started with gun control? This article brings it all together and reveals the secret agenda behind the movement to disarm the American public.

The AK47 Rifle
This is the article CNN was recommending to its readers on May 23-24, 1996 in regard to the US government's sting operation. One version or another of this rifle has been adopted the militaries of about half the world. This rifle has also generally been found in the hands of terrorists overseas. The AK47 is inexpensive to make, robust, and very reliable.

The AR-15 and US Military M16 Rifles
The AR-15 and M16 rifles have become the popular military rifles in the West. Because of the innate accuracy of this gun, it's also popular with target shooters and those who value quality engineering. Although its design can be traced back to the 1950s, it was "ahead of its time" and is going to be "state of the art" right into the next century. This article explains why.

NOTE: Now available: All-new, 2nd Edition of AR-15/M16 Sourcebook by Duncan Long

Daisy 600 Sniper Rifle
This gun fires the .50-caliber BMG cartridge and can hit a target from a mile away. It's quite possibly used by US Special Forces, the FBI HRT team and others -- no one will say for sure.

Desert Eagle .50-Caliber Pistol
This is a real "hand cannon." This gun often shows up in action/adventure movies. It looks impressive -- especially in its .50-caliber version which fires a bullet a half inch in diameter.

US Military M1/M2/M3 Carbines
The M1 Carbine "saved the day" for the US military during WWII. These guns were churned out by American factories in greater numbers than ever before -- or since. In the field, the gun was both loved and hated by American troops.

H&K MP-5 Submachine Gun
This German-made submachine gun has become the first choice for hostage rescue teams, elite troops, and police forces worldwide. Read this article to see why.

Ingram M-10 Submachine Gun
Designed to replace the handgun during the Vietnam War, the Ingram M-10 and its spin-offs proved to be more popular on the silver screen then they were in the field. Nevertheless this weapon has earned a reputation that makes it both feared and respected around the world.

Ruger Redhawk Revolver
This revolver is both inexpensive and super durable. Made with hi-tech machining methods, it's a popular gun with both hunters and those who want a powerful defensive handgun.

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