On Getting One's Step

Title: On Getting One's Step
Rating: K+ (Suitable for ages 13 and above)
Disclaimers: All names given in this story are fictional and any relation to actual persons, living or dead, is purely incidental. No profit is being made from this story.
Story summary: Prompt response: Cross Johnson's reaction to being promoted Corporal. Dominica, April 1802.
Author's Note: Any factual errors that occur within are my own.

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Parting Gifts

Title: Parting Gifts
Rating: K+ (Suitable for ages 13 and above)
Disclaimers: The characters Bess Thompson and Lil Baker belong to sharpiefan. All other characters are mine. No profit is being made from this story.
Story summary: Show the Colours/Dogwatches AU; A Marine sets his affairs in order. Chatham, August 1794.
Author's Note: Any factual errors that occur within are my own.

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