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Gene's Story or How I Gained a Cousin Chapter 38

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Gene's Story
or How I Gained a Cousin

A novel by Karen Lockhart



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The Amazons: The future has changed now Amazon women rule Earth and the Galaxy ( part 33)

In year 2232, the Earth is now ruled by Amazon women after an alien female Amazon force invaded our planet and made females superior , stronger and smarter . At age of 16yrs. Boys will be told of a selection process my friends and I am due to for selection .
this my story how my friends and I lives were changed forever and the people around us and how I went from pleasant boy to someone else who I am now a woman with power

33 The Swearing in of Governor General of Amazonia Terra



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The Amazons: The future has changed now Amazon women rule Earth and the Galaxy ( part 32)

In year 2232, the Earth is now ruled by Amazon women after an alien female Amazon force invaded our planet and made females superior , stronger and smarter . At age of 16yrs. Boys will be told of a selection process my friends and I am due to for selection .
this my story how my friends and I lives were changed forever and the people around us and how I went from pleasant boy to someone else who I am now a woman with power

32 New Capitan and Marley gift



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All the World's a Stage Chapter 6

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All the World's a Stage

A novel by Bronwen Welsh



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The Mumaddy

“’Dad, hold still can’t you?”

“I’m trying. Can’t you see that.”

“If you don’t then I could stick this mascara wand right into your eye.”

“I know. Just get on with it ok? I don’t want to be late.”

“Nag, nag, nag. You are just like Mum was.”

I looked at my daughter sternly.

“Sorry Dad. I forgot.”

I smiled back at her.

“It’s all right. I forget sometimes as well.”

“That’s it. You are all set Amanda.”

“Thanks Lindsey. You are the best daughter I could ever wish for.”

Lindsey grinned back at me.



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The Amazons: The future has changed now Amazon women rule Earth and the Galaxy ( part 31)

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By the year 2232, the Earth is now ruled by Amazon women after around 40yrs ago an alien female Amazon force invaded our planet and made females superior , stronger and smarter . Now at the age of 16yrs. Boys will be told of a selection process my friends and I am due to for selection .
this our story how my friends and I lives were changed forever and the people around us and how I went from pleasant boy to someone else woman with power

31 new Governor general-elect



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The Amazons: The future has changed now Amazon women rule Earth and the Galaxy ( part 30)

By the year 2232, the Earth is now ruled by Amazon women after around 40yrs ago an alien female Amazon force invaded our planet and made females superior , stronger and smarter . Now at the age of 16yrs. Boys will be told of a selection process my friends and I am due to for selection .
this our story how my friends and I lives were changed forever and the people around us and how I went from pleasant boy to someone else woman with power

30 Change in New Zealand and new purpose



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Gene's Story or How I Gained a Cousin Chapter 37

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Gene's Story
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A novel by Karen Lockhart



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The Amazons: The future has changed now Amazon women rule Earth and the Galaxy ( part 29)

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By the year 2232, the Earth is now ruled by Amazon women after around 40yrs ago an alien female Amazon force invaded our planet and made females superior , stronger and smarter . Now at the age of 16yrs. Boys will be told of a selection process my friends and I am due to for selection .
this our story how my friends and I lives were changed forever and the people around us and how I went from pleasant boy to someone else woman with power



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Hannah is.. being repeatedly surprised [2.6]

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ourIceMain.jpg History has shown that not everything is as it first appears.

Events unfold including but not limited to:
A snarky public transport representative
(it's a shame even magic can't improve that stereotype)
And Hannah visits her favourite shop.




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My Fathers Secret Part 18


© June 2016



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Geechie Mance - Ch 2

Serendipity and discovering music.



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In Too Deep - II, Ch 3

Thomas Dern reflects on Brandin's life. He also learns of events in Riyadh. Taylor tries to assimilate Danielle's mannerisms for the upcoming role in Soft Kill.



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 2958

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike, est. 2007)
Part 2958
by Angharad

Copyright© 2016 Angharad

  
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Limousine Fitness: Tryouts

Limousine Fitness- Tryouts.jpgLimousine Fitness: Tryouts
by TGTrinity
based on "Limousine Fitness" by Lilac Wren

Landon works for Limousine Fitness, where busy women allow others to take over their bodies for purposes of self improvement. When Landon is offered a job that is against company rules, he's put into a sexy model's body to tryout for a photo shoot... Only a ruggedly handsome Soccer star wants to do more than just play with her.

Author's Notes:
This is a brand new short story based on Lilad Wren's "Limousine Fitness". It's a sexy little romp with a few twists that I really enjoyed writing, and I hope you enjoy it as well.



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Gene's Story or How I Gained a Cousin Chapter 36

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Gene's Story
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A novel by Karen Lockhart



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All the World's a Stage Chapter 5

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All the World's a Stage

A novel by Bronwen Welsh



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My Fathers Secret Part 17


© May2016



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A Voice in College

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A Voice in College.jpgA Voice in College
a Timber Grove Story
by TGTrinity

Walter wakes up in an empty classroom with a mysterious voice in his head, and a strange watch on his wrist that is slowly changing him into a girl.

Author's Note:
Here is another story written some time ago but being posted on Big Closet Top Shelf for the first time. It was actually made by rolling some colored dice and changing the story accordingly each time the watch acted up. It was a fun story to write, and I hope you enjoy it!



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 2956

The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike, est. 2007)
Part 2956
by Angharad

Copyright© 2016 Angharad

  
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Gene's Story or How I Gained a Cousin Chapter 35

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Gene's Story
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A novel by Karen Lockhart



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I do wish I was a girl - I do.

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I do wish I was a girl - I do.

Wishing every day - then being offered more than you ever wanted - how do you resist temptation?
Temptation - The choice between Getting what you want and Getting back at everyone?
Sometimes good things happen.



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Hannah is.. an Ice mage. [2.5]

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ourIceMain.jpg Trust is something that's hard to build but easy to lose.

Events unfold including but not limited to:
A hallway getting redecorated.
(in a rather cool way)
And Hannah plays charades with an excitable imp.




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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 2955

The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike, est. 2007)
Part 2955
by Angharad

Copyright© 2016 Angharad

  
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Secret Love

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So I told a friendly star
The way that dreamers often do
Just how wonderful you are
And why I'm so in love with you





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Anchored - Part 20 "Tit For Tat"

 Anchored  

Part
Twenty

 

"Tit for tat"


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FEMAIL: The Complete Story

FEMAIL.jpgFEMAIL: The Complete Story
by TGTrinity
cover by bela04

Colton Hughes has just signed up for the Beta Test of a lifetime. Over the next week he will begin to see changes that take him from being an overweight man in his mid forties to a hot, young college woman with her whole life in front of her. Will the changes bring him the happiness he seeks, or will he lose sight of what he really wanted?

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This is all eight chapters of FEMAIL available together. I'm also posting this as TGTrinity (my original pen name) instead of "Layne Smyth". The reason for the two names is simple, at least for me. I got a new job where I felt my more explicit writings would threaten my job security, but have recently found that what I do with my own time (as far as it's legal) won't reflect poorly on me. As for the story? I actually made FEMAIL while dealing with this new job, and having the two main characters deal with change in different ways was my way of coping with it. I truly hope you enjoy it!



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Geechie Mance - Ch 1

A lot has been written about Tiggy Anderson. This is the true story, or at least as true as I can write it.



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South of Bikini 4: Episode 2- Colonial Trade

Danger, heart wrenching loss, catastrophe, and unforeseen temporal chaos challenge Alex and her away team as they set out to repair some revolutionary glitches perpetrated by Clemson’s ignorant and callous ‘corrections’ to history.



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In Too Deep - II, Ch 2

The morning after. Dana and Sloan discuss the future with Matt and Danielle. Celia Cole ponders her own future. Fred and his team run into a few problems.



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Surrounded on Halloween

Copy of The Calendar.jpgSurrounded on Halloween
A Timber Grove Story
by TGTrinity

On a chilly Halloween night in Timber Grove, William makes a wish at a wishing well that comes true in a very unexpected way.

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This short story was posted on Halloween in 2014, but I'm posting it for the first time here on Big Closet Top Shelf. I really hope you enjoy it.



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Gene's Story or How I Gained a Cousin Chapter 34

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Gene's Story
or How I Gained a Cousin

A novel by Karen Lockhart



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 2954

The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike, est. 2007)
Part 2954
by Angharad

Copyright© 2016 Angharad

  
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The Disregarded Curse

Disregarded Curse (1).jpgThe Disregarded Curse
A Timber Grove Story
by TGTrinity

Michael Slanger shrugs off a curse that his mother tells him will make him more feminine every time he has sex. Will Michael and his friend Paul be able to stop the curse from progressing, or will Michael continue to give into his primal urges?

Author's Note:
I consider this to be my first real long form story that I wrote some time ago, and I'm posting it for the first time here on Big Closet Top Shelf. I had a lot of inspiration from Cblack's works from TG Comics, trying to weave a long narrative with lots of twists, turns and steamy encounters. I really hope you enjoy it.



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All the World's a Stage Chapter 4

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All the World's a Stage

A novel by Bronwen Welsh



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Anchored - Part 19 "Unexpected"

 Anchored  

Part
Nineteen

 

"Unexpected"


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The Purple Tulip - Prologue

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Paul called Mike over to his house. It was nice to get out of your own sorry flat once in a while, be it that Paul's flat was nicer than Mikes. At least he got it cleaned once a week by someone. Mike's was a mess. He walked with care through the streets. He was careful not to present himself as a target. The streets in this neighbourhood are not save for anyone. Security situation dictated that he had to show his face to the cameras. Anyway Paul pressed the remote door-opener, that allowed Mike to enter. His flat was designed for wheel-chair.



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Letters From College

Letters From College.jpg"The Collector"
a Timber Grove Story
by TGTrinity

A collection of letters sent from Stuart to his High School sweetheart in 1998 that document his life changing time at Timber Grove Community College.

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This is the eleventh story set in the "Timber Grove" series, but it is a stand alone story that you can follow without having read any other stories in the series.

Story Themes:
Romance
Slow Transformation
Magical Transformation



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Gene's Story or How I Gained a Cousin Chapter 33

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Gene's Story
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A novel by Karen Lockhart



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Hannah is.. understandably tired. [2.4]

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ourIceMain.jpg Coming home can mean a lot of things, some of them are frustrating.

Events unfold including but not limited to:
Sarah not actually being present AGAIN
(no exceptions this time, she's just being lazy)
And Hannah faces her rematch with the shower monster by thinking tactically.




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My Fathers Secret Part 16

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© May 2016



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Call the Midwife: Rebirth

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based on characters from Call the Midwife; a BBC period drama series about a group of nurse midwives and Anglican Sister Nurses working together in the East end of London in the late 1950s and early 1960s, The series is based on the Memoirs of Jennifer Worth



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Life, Death, and Rebirth

How much is too much? How far is too far?



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Family Secrets, Chapter 2

Family Secrets
Chapter 2

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Drakira

Mikaela Vance has returned home after an eventful first semester at Ravencrest. But, will she get a well-deserved rest there? Or is there something laying in wait?

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The Roles we play

The Roles we play

Sam and Tony

In life we can play many roles, here's just a few of the ones that I've played so far.




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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 2950

The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike, est. 2007)
Part 2950
by Angharad

Copyright© 2016 Angharad

  
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In Too Deep - II, Ch 1

After the Sharps' Carnaval Party, Sloan and Dana must come to terms with their new reality. Can their marriage survive submission to Matt and Danielle Sharp? How deep is Sloan willing to immerse himself into his role as a Transgender mob hit man? How will Dana deal with her husband's femininity? What new torments and humiliations are in store for the young, submissive couple?



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Anchored - Part 18 "Evidence"

 Anchored  

Part
Eighteen

 

"Evidence"


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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 2949

The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike, est. 2007)
Part 2949
by Angharad

Copyright© 2016 Angharad

  
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Gene's Story or How I Gained a Cousin Chapter 32

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Gene's Story
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A novel by Karen Lockhart



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