C J L MARR
Short Stories
Waiting - a short story written in 1996
Jasmine watched the young man struggling to keep his head above the raging torrent. She knew she couldn’t help him even if she’d wanted to. She had learned long ago that she could not influence events in his world, and no longer tried.
Scales of Times - a short story written in 1995
Hesta closed his eyes as the years flashed by. It wasn't the first time he'd travelled back through time, but this was by far the longest trip he'd ever made. In fact it was the longest trip ever attempted and, while there was no danger to him, it was uncomfortable and he felt a strange apprehension.
The Foxhole - a short story written in 1993
Leo's concentration had long since wavered. His eyes were still looking out into the jungle beyond the foxhole and would see any movement, but his mind was back in the States with Catherine. She was a lovely girl and he had already decided he would ask her to marry him as soon as this war was over and he could talk to her personally. He had wanted to pop the question so bad he had considered putting it in a letter, but that was so impersonal. He was sure she would wait for him. She had told him she loved him and had given her ring to him to wear always and remind him of her.
The Guardians - a short story written in 1993
"Mr President? Dr John Cheng here sir. Yes thank you sir, they're both well, and I trust your good lady is well also? ... good." Cheng leaned forward and rested his elbows on his desk, pushing the telephone harder against his ear to try improving the line from Hawaii to Washington.