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On arriving at the Royal Naval Academy Joshua was met by Thomas, dressed in a white uniform. "Joshua!" "Thomas." Joshua ran over, almost tackling the blond man. "You would not believe how many birth kin are here!" Thomas said excitedly between kisses. "Really?" Joshua asked. "Almost one in every five first year students... from all over Wor." Thomas replied. "I would like to meet them." "And they want to meet you." Hearing a coughing sound from behind Joshua waved Austin and Xavier ov

Three months later: The last of the winter snow was beginning to disappear and shoots of fresh green could now be seen. It was the season of renewal. This weekend Josh was to celebrate his 28th birthday and his first month living on his own. Terry and Josh had agreed to an amicable divorce with Josh having primary custody over Nathan. The following week the firm was to announce who would be promoted to partner. Glenn and Kyle were giving it one last chance to see if their hard work wo

Chapter 19 of the Centurion Legacy is now up and running. Enjoy JMH https://www.gayauthors.org/story/jmh/thecenturionchapterversion/19

Chapter Six: A New Home While the Legatio lived in the grandest of mansions, the Famulus lived in what housing they could afford or find, and the Centurions lived either in the barracks outside the city or in their own quarter of the capital. There, men, based on their rank, lived in houses that were like miniature fortresses, with thick walls, food to last a year’s siege, and a cache of weapons to fight with. Living in such an environment ensured that the Centurions would never forget the eve

Chapter Five: The Field Marshals “Where it takes the Centurion’s three Field Marshals and 400,000 men to rule over Domus, we Legatio require only our voice to change the direction of the Empire.” Senator Perils addressing the Domus Senate As the tailors fitted him for his new wardrobe, Jason tried to hold back the tears. Why had Philip not told him all this. The Centurion Commander had promised to be with him forever. Not to die like Melissa had and the rest of the people who had been

They were once up on Nifty but had them taken down. (Have serious issues with the site). There are a total of Nine Books. My guess is you're missing From Red Sun to Blue Star which concludes the Cycle. Given the length of each book I decided to repost them on a chapter by chapter basis to make them more readable. Right now working on the Second Cycle. The Prelude and books 1-3 of the Scion Cycle are in the editing stage and working on the outline for the fourth book right now. Thanks again for being a fan. Take care. JMH

Chapter Four: The Legatio 100 by 100 squares Mark the senate floor, 100 by 100 years Have stood its ceiling and floors, 100 by 100 laws Have made Domus strong, 100 by 100 Peoples brought into empire’s sun, 100 by 100 Senators Buried under, its tomb hard and cold, 10 by 100 by 100 by 10 Legatio have served us well And will since then The reading said at each opening of the Senate. The day finally came when the army arrived at the walled city of Domus, capital of the same

Hello Folks... Just wanted y'all to know that Book II: The Academy is now up and running: In this the second part of the nine part series Jason arrives at the Academy, the premier center of learning for all Centurion and Legatio youths. There he finds himself both loved and despised by the other students. With him at the school Philip, his brother, and Staff Master Varrus compete for Jason's love and attention. Who will he choose?" https://www.gayauthors.org/story/JMH/thecenturioncycle/2

Here is a second (better) map I just added to the series https://www.gayauthors.org/forums/gallery/image/5888-lands-of-mir-2/

Just posted the map to the Gods of Mir series. So far the first 'book', Sons of Mir is up and complete. Working right now on the second and third books, Princes of Mir and Warriors of Mir. links Sons of Mir http://www.gayauthor...y/jmh/sonsofmir Princes of Mir http://www.gayauthor...theprincesofmir

Just put up a map to go with the Series https://www.gayauthors.org/forums/gallery/image/5885-world-of-ares/

Well folks here's the next chapter of the Centurion Cycle: In Chapter 3 of Domus Jason wakes to find he has gain more than his health thought the gift of Anima. He has also gain a new appreciation for the Centurion way of life. As he and Philip venture closer to the capital of the Domus Empire he learns more of the history of his people and the great effort they have taken to keep the Empire safe. https://www.gayauthors.org/story/JMH/thecenturionchapterversion/16 Will soon be posting the Second "Book" version of the Centurion Cycle for those who want to read ahead. Take care.

Chapter Three: The First Lesson Jason awoke alone to the smell of porridge and sausage cooking just outside the carriage. As soon as he pulled the sheets away he noticed he was naked but saw a loincloth hanging on the edge of the carriage window strung though a gold ring with a blue sapphire. It was the ring Philip promised him and it fit perfectly on his right hand. The loincloth was a little large for him however, but forming a knot at one end solved that problem. He then climbed out of the

Thanks Animal... Glad you like the series. I know all too well about my over-reliance on dialog over action. It is my Achilles heel so to speak. Right now working on the Second Cycle. So far I have the first four done. As I tend to work by the 'Book' I'm aiming to at least have five done before posting. That way I can go through all five and check them for consistency and and plot. Will hopefully have a chance to convert some of the dialog to action as use suggest. I just got my first editor here so hopefully he will be able to help my with that as well. Take care and Enjoy. JMH

Anima Chapter 2 of Domus Book II of the Centurion Cycle is now live: In this episode Philip offers his charge the most sacred essence of a Centurion's strength, Anima. With it Jason regains use of his legs and much more besides. https://www.gayauthors.org/story/jmh/thecenturionchapterversion/15

Chapter Two: Anima My Legatio I give my years to thee For the preciousness of your love For the touch of your skin To bond with you and make myself yours. My Centurion. I accept my living after you are gone. My one and only bond I hand to you May you protect me from all harm May our love sustain me past the years after you depart A Centurion love poem to a Legatio Using Horn’s spear as a cane Philip hobbled toward the luggage train until he was halfway back to the carriage. By that time t

Started writing this series back in 2003 in another life ago. From then the series has expanded to 13 parts divided into 'Books' and Two Cycles (The Centurion and the Scion Cycles). Don't know if I will ever finish it or that it will ever have an end. That is mostly due to the fact that the series (though a Sci Fi Fantasy hybrid) is very much an allegory of my personal struggle of finding my place in the world. The series goes over many of the issues facing gay individuals and the gay community as a whole.... sexual confusion, monogamy, obsession, drug addiction, romantic betrayal. Over all there are two major themes. First, can one ever escape their past? Second, out of all the forms love can take which one should be valued most? The Centurion Cycle is the first of the two main series. The story takes place on the distant divided world of Mordel and Ares. The continent of Mordel is little more than nuclear wasteland of high tech underground cities. While its people are far less advance the land is lush and green with life. Even so Medieval Ares knows as much of war as the Dystopia of Mordel. Of all the warriors of Ares, the most feared are the Centurions of the Domus Empire. Unnaturally gifted physically no ten can match even one. Yet, just as the fire that burns twice as bright dies twice as fast, no Centurion in the history of Ares has lived past his 40th year. While they have rarely been defeated in battle the one foe they have never conquered have been the hearts of the frail yet long lived men of learning.... the Legatio. Chaptered https://www.gayauthors.org/story/jmh/thecenturionchapterversion Book Version https://www.gayauthors.org/story/jmh/thecenturioncycle

By the end of the a few weeks of dating Tara decided to have a talk with her brother while he washed the dishes at the apartment they shared together. "So bro what do you think of Darren?" "Do I even have to answer that question?" Jacob grinned. "You like him." Tara laughed as she tried to tickle Jacob. "Of course I do. I have to... your dating him." Jacob joked "That's not the reason." Tara said as she tried to make one final dive for he

The drive to lunch was quiet. Neither Josh nor Robert had the courage to say anything about what had happened back at the gym. It was only when both men were eating away at their Caesar chicken salads that Josh finally spoke. "I guess I should have told you about Andrew." "Its none of my business. Who you've slept with in the past is no concern of mine." "Now who's being dishonest?" Josh returned. "All right I admit it. I liked the idea that I was the first and only

Chapter 2 "I'm home." Steven shouted from the front entry before hanging his coat in the nearby closet. "Finally... I've been wanting to eat for the past two hours," a near identical voice replied. "You could have eaten without me Patrick," Steven replied as he made his way through several rooms to the kitchen. "I told you I was cooking tuna tonight. If I cooked it when I wanted to, it would have dried out and gone cold before you came hom

Chapter Seven Several weeks later after the attack: James awoke to the pain covering the upper part of his body. Everything felt bruised and swollen. His mouth and neck ached from the breathing tube down his throat. He was unable to move his arms as they were covered in a cast. His legs though, his legs he could no longer feel. "I'm sorry James, I'm so sorry." An old familiar voice called out." "Will?" He tried to say but was unable to.' "Don't try to talk James, just think what y

Chapter Eight Vard walked the stone parapets of Castle Yates proud of what his people had achieved in such a short of time. All of Yates, Westbirth to the east and Travole to the south were now under clan rule. It was now time for the clans to rest, and enjoy their victories while they waited for the spring rains to end. Such enjoyment included the claiming of more birth kin. "Are they all here?" Vard asked as he entered the main hall of the castle. "Yes Vard." Sparrow grin

Part II: Domus Chapter One: The Circle A Study of Law and Customs in Domus... by Melkior, first High Ambassador. While Domus has a society built around war, it protects its children from that reality until they reach the age of 21. Domus, with its massive Home Guard to police and protect it, is a place of innocence compared to the outside world. Those customs also applied to sex. As custom dictated, enforced by the harshest of punishments, no Centurion adult was allowed to initiat

For a man who grew up where family and community meant everything no punishment could compare to the Shunning

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