Do you know a blonde? Have they said or done something that left you gaping at them in confusion so great as to make you question your senses? Do you wonder if they might be mentally retarded in some diagnosable way that has gone unnoticed? Is the blonde in your life making your life a waking opium dream of confusion? There is help. Fathers of Blondes Anonymous welcomes anyone who is having trouble coping with the blonde in their life, be it daughter, wife, or others. The coffee is always fresh.

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 3

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.

Hairball A story in the Galacric Chronicles Universe Universe © 2018 by Vanessa Ravencroft

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

A Jade Force of Misera Story (9)
The Sumar refugees are still living in the refugee camp. The end of the Sumar/Desera war is nowhere in sight. It is time for them to be looking ahead to the future. An uncertain future is offered to them by Jade Force. Will they take it?
Added Chapter 5 (final)

Neptar, a planet long forgotten through time. It's inhabitants have endured trail after trial, but none as great or as powerful as this. Join Mistery in his quest to stop an ancient evil from arising and bringing an end to Neptar. Watch as Mistery's story unfolds and his life becomes intertwined with those of legends.
Added Chapter 10