Four a.m., awake in my bed, waiting for the familiar call over the bedside monitor. It would come soon, as it did every night.

A Jade Force of Misera Story (12)
The International Federation of Nations just had to do it. A committee on War Crimes declared Pen Sada a war criminal. When Jade Force and the nation of Misera won't turn her over for trial, there's only one thing the IFN can do, and that is to declare war on Misera.
Added Chapter 4

Paul McAllister wants nothing more than to put the wars, cancer, and death of his wife behind him as he numbly glides into his final years doing the only thing he still enjoys - selling weapons and his services as a gunsmith on the gun show circuit of the American southwest. Driving down the road in the Mesilla Valley of southern New Mexico Paul loses consciousness while returning home from a gun show. An hour later, he awakens, finding himself swept away on the tides of time.
Added Chapter Prologue

Not sure how, but the Prologue didn't make it into the first submission set. I've submitted it for posting and hope to see it soon. ______________________________________ This is my first effort a ... more

Paul McAllister wants nothing more than to put the wars, cancer, and death of his wife behind him as he numbly glides into his final years doing the only thing he still enjoys - selling weapons and his services as a gunsmith on the gun show circuit of the American southwest. Driving down the road in the Mesilla Valley of southern New Mexico Paul loses consciousness while returning home from a gun show. An hour later, he awakens, finding himself swept away on the tides of time.

A man is taken then returned. He's not the same or is he? Now with a lot of questions he leaves earth to search for the only other one like himself, so far.
Added Chapter 11

Coming of age in the late 1950's.
Added Chapter 13

A military vet inherits a dream house. But others want it too.

Midnight on a moonlit shore: a young lady in trouble. She is undecided between two guys: a shy professor and a bold drifter.

A novice writer is publishing his novice novel. Rich girl wants him a wealthy writer. Best girl wants him a great writer. Which girl wins?

A man with a past, not tied to anyone makes a startling discovery that changes his life and his perceptions of it.
Added Chapter 60

A Jade Force of Misera Story (12)
The International Federation of Nations just had to do it. A committee on War Crimes declared Pen Sada a war criminal. When Jade Force and the nation of Misera won't turn her over for trial, there's only one thing the IFN can do, and that is to declare war on Misera.

A man is hunted for what he has created.
Added Chapter 14

A Jade Force of Misera Story (11)
The Enforcers of God are causing problems in Palarma. Jade Force is hired to put an end to their reign of terror.
Added Chapter 7 (final)

I just returned home from vacation and the reception AGAD garnered over the past week is overwhelming. Thank you all so very much. For those who posted in the public comments section, or those who e ... more

This is a collection of zany stories ranging from 300 to 1,600 words in length. The first one is preceded by an introduction to the Madazine staff.
Added Chapter 76

A Glass, and Darkly ended with today's submission. It's been a good ride. My thanks go out to everyone who read the story, voted on it, and/or commented on it. Whether you did one or all of those, i ... more

An Enfield Undrowned Story (2)
Terrorist rage pierces the heart of the United States in a shocking and brutal attack. The attack jolts the country from its naïveté in one, horrifying instant; Jeff Knox, his family, friends, and neighbors are shaken from their comfortable lives in that same moment. How does a nation of three hundred million respond and how does it change one man?
Added Chapter 25 (final)

Her boldness blinded her to what lawfulness requires. Beautiful and tragic, she paid the full price.

A short story inspired by the many emails I received about Corvettes not having a backseat.

I have had so many emails about Corvettes not having a backseat that it inspired a very short story. BTW all the emails were sent in the right spirit and were appreciated, all one hundred and sixty two of them. Ed

A feud is finally settled. In the public domain.

Updated Chapter 10 with my eagle eyed readers findings.

The first meeting of a girl and guy from different social backgrounds, with hints of some prior connection as yet unrevealed.

Stand alone, one shot in the Galactic Chronicles Universe.

A Man with a lot of bad luck, suddenly finds he is more than he thought.
Added Chapter 30 (final)

A Jade Force of Misera Story (10)
The Sumar/Desera War is heating up. More refugees are fleeing the war zone and Jade Force remains responsible for them. Someone has to end the war and who better than Jade Force.
Added Chapter 5 (final)

I submitted all twenty-five chapters of AGAD back in February, so I didn't see that Lazeez recently changed the submission wizard. He added an option to have submissions sent to the moderators for mor ... more

Huh. I certainly didn't expect this week's chapter to post so early today. I've been so used to queued chapters not posting here until after 8 pm that I hadn't given Chapter 19 the final once-over. ... more