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A Jade Force of Misera Story (13)
The IFN has been defeated on the continent of Surprise. This does not mean the war is over. The IFN starts staging troops on the continent of Eastland in preparation for an invasion of Surprise. The Jade Empire doesn't believe in letting an enemy get prepared or organized well enough to fight.
Added Chapter 9

After many fits and starts the final manuscript of Robledo Mountain: REFUGE is now with the intrepid editors. I'll start posting as soon as it gets through the process. I currently estimate that'll be in mid to late December but as with all things in real life that could change. Stay tuned!

I am going to be gone for a period. I have uploaded two chapters and hope to continue on next week, but it may be two weeks. Thank all for the nice comments and Happy Holidays!

The sons of John Taylor go out to bring Mexico, Cuba and other nearby countries into the New United States.
Added Chapters 19,20

Today was the end of the Mountain Man story. For everybody that commented and complimented The Inheritance and Mountain Man, Thank you. Your compliments, comments and suggestions were happily received ... more

The further adventures of Matt Reynolds. Still having problems with those pesky trespassers.
Added Epilogue (final)

All of the stories on this site have been reviewed and revised during the last 12 months and they've now been reposted to the site. There are a few with recently reported typos I need to fix and repos ... more

It is 1959 and two lonely people are brought together under unforeseen circumstances. Although it is the end of the decade it becomes the beginning of their new lives.

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 Chapters 32,33 (final)

Yep, it's that time. The final three chapters in the first book of the Robledo Mountain Saga have been submitted to the moderators so you should see them soon. The adventures of Paul, Anna, and the ... more

The further adventures of Matt Reynolds. Still having problems with those pesky trespassers.

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 78

It is a time when the major world powers are vying for colonial honors, a time of ju-ju, witch doctors, and an uneasy peace with Bosambo, impressive chief of the Ochori. When Commissioner Sanders goes on leave, the trusty Lieutenant Hamilton takes over administration of the African territories. However, yet again, the trouble-prone Francis Augustus Tibbetts , known as 'Bones', while meaning to assist, only manages to spread his own unique style of innocent and endearing mischief.

It seems that somethings besides my new chapter postings come in groups of three. This time it was Hurricane Florence, the Flu, and Hurricane Michael. Oddly enough we had more damage from the remains ... more

A simple romance set in the closing months of World War Two.

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 14

A love that was lost and then found.

Da-eun a gifted college student from a long line of Jikininki. Together with similarly smart friends, they face danger while trying to enjoy the Halloween season.
Added Chapter 2

A man with a past, not tied to anyone makes a startling discovery that changes his life and his perceptions of it.
Added Chapter 63

After a rather lengthy hiatus caused by the Flu and Hurricane Florence I'm finally back. The next three chapters of the story have been submitted to the moderators and should be posted soon. My thanks to you for the emails of concern and encouragement while I was MIA.

Max Success, one of the most successful algorithmic traders on Wall Street is found dead in his office by his wife Avery. Tony Weatherman, the largest institutional investor in New York's commodity speculative space seeks the best hedge fund to invest $500 million. Gillian Bear is a freshman at NYU seeking an internship that will make her dreams come true. The three of them will soon be witness to an event, triggered by one of them, that will transform the world of Commodities Trading forever.

A man is hunted for what he has created.
Added Chapter 17

Can a wild girl force her socialite friend to marry the man the wild girl loves?

A Jade Force of Misera Story (13)
The IFN has been defeated on the continent of Surprise. This does not mean the war is over. The IFN starts staging troops on the continent of Eastland in preparation for an invasion of Surprise. The Jade Empire doesn't believe in letting an enemy get prepared or organized well enough to fight.

Da-eun a gifted college student from a long line of Jikininki. Together with similarly smart friends, they face danger while trying to enjoy the Halloween season.

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 7 (final)

An interesting concept of the old 'young person makes good', and a 'rags to riches' story. A young man who wished to bet... more

Jason started out as a farm boy and ends up owning a fleet of spaceships. This is his story.

This weeks chapters have been submitted to the moderators and should be posted soon. For those in the US please enjoy the Labor Day holiday and stay safe.

Enjoy. Many Blessings!

My first story submitted on this site. This story features no sex, some non-sexual nudity, and some of that soppy, sentimental stuff that some of you may like-okay, me too!

Just submitted them so they should be up shortly.

Both books have been finished and edited several times. Book three is also near completion. Look for a new release every Friday.

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.

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 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 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

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.