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Keeping It Fluid -68

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Keeping It Fluid

by Natasa Jacobs

Chapter 68

The 3rd Story of Emily


Emily and her family celebrate a summer holiday filled with laughter, quiet courage, and small sparks of something unforgettable.

Copyright © Natasa Jacobs. All Rights Reserved.




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Easy as Falling off a Bike -26- by Angharad on Kindle

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A continuing story...

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Easy as Falling Off a Bike
Book 26
by Angharad
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From Taylor to Tay-Tay, Chapter Four

Chapter Four

Between the two options Sarah was pushing on him, one was obviously better than the other. She had thoroughly trapped him, too. It wasn’t just a matter of doing what he was told in order to keep those pictures from being shared; now he had to worry about Anna getting a confusing phone call about how he was absent from daycare. Considering how his sister and her friends had fully taken advantage of something as simple as him needing a ride to school, he couldn’t imagine how she’d react to all this.



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Dragon's Fire Chapter 32

Chapter 32: Morning Light

The world emerged slowly from the haze of dreams, enveloped in a cocoon of warmth and the gentle rhythm of steady breaths.

Sapphire stirred beneath the velvety embrace of a blanket, her cheek nestled against the inviting curve of Yuqi’s shoulder. The soft, melodic pulse of her mate’s heartbeat resonated in her ear, wrapping her in a profound sense of comfort that felt entirely new. She felt safe. Wanted. Cherished.



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Destiny's Serendipity -19-

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Destiny's Serendipity

Episode Nineteen: Race Against Time

A Thriller - Romance - Transgender Serial

From the Limoxian Universe

By Jo Dora Webster

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The Last Holidays - Kindle eBook by Grover Young

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Craig is one of Earth's bio-engineered soldiers in a war against an alien invasion. Unfortunately, when he uses his powers, he turns female. Now Halcyon has to deal with invaders and with Craig's girlfriend's preference for his female self! On top of that, Earth is losing the war.... There must be another way to deal with the conflict or the world will run out of holidays—forever!

The Last Holidays



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Broken Orbit 2

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Chapter 2: Trial by Engine Fire

Routine Briefing, Uneven Ground



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Chapter 1: Dockside Ghosts

Arrival at the Dock



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A Tale of three Halves - Part 09

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[Cape May, NJ]

“Mom, what are you doing?” asked Brittany.

Melissa was standing at the window of their apartment, peering into nowhere.



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Pride Month Part 1 - The Trans Love Project

Yesterday I was privileged to view a new independent film about 3 members of our local transgender community! It's a completely local production filmed and produced by Charlie Alexander and Stacy Fatemi.

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Seems Too Good - Chapters 23 and 24

“Seems

Seems Too Good



Chapters 23 and 24

by Sofia Hammerstein

Doctor Nick Benning has worked hard to become a phenomenal surgeon. Ads for traveling to a new dimension have begun to pop up everywhere; including a billboard asking 'Life got you down? Debt sky-high? Health problems? Just needing new scenery? Visit Portal Relocations on the web to learn of your chance for a new life!' Circumstances in life change for him and the journey begins to sound intriguing despite the stories he's heard... (A Tale from the Diaper Dimension)



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Kern - 23 - Love’s Labors

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“ . . . if I measure myself against AJ, I might call myself a failure, just like you’re doing right now. That wouldn’t be fair, and more importantly, it wouldn’t be true. We’ve had our own struggles, just to get where we are.”



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Any World (That I'm Welcome In) - Ch. 18

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©2025 SammyC




CHAPTER EIGHTEEN



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A Colder Dish 2

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Neil was late in arrival, and we had already given up on him and headed for the pub. No music, but an awful lot of people to smile at and be lifted by a smile’s return, often with extra warmth. Debbie and her girls were still with us, and Alys and I had a quiet moment of pleasure spotting which ones we recognised, and which were still coming to terms with their new lives. I could almost read their minds: is this real? I get to be myself, in public? There’s no catch, no taking it all away again?



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Keeping It Fluid -65

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Keeping It Fluid

by Natasa Jacobs

Chapter 65

The 3rd Story of Emily


Emily shares a summer afternoon filled with laughter, frogs, and wood shavings—rediscovering pieces of her past while carving something new in the present.

Copyright © Natasa Jacobs. All Rights Reserved.




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Dear God, Who Am I? -16

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Dear God, Who Am I?

by Natasa Jacobs

Chapter 16


College is supposed to be the start of something new. For Riley, it's something else entirely.
Set in the 1990s, this is a quiet, slow-burning coming-of-age story about friendship, identity, and the questions we don't always have words for.

Copyright © Natasa Jacobs. All Rights Reserved.




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Weeping Willow. Book 2, Chapter 22 of 23

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Chapter 22

Willow spent a little while looking at her course notes and the subjects that would round out the year in Music Studies. The first half was called Remix, and the second half was Gamelan, with a group performance listed. She looked up the instruments in a Gamelan band, finding that most of them were percussion, and generally hit with a hammer. That, she thought, may be a hilarious way to end second year.



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Threads of Truth -02-

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Threads of Truth

A Transgender Coming of Age Romance

From the Harmony Aspirant Universe

Chapter 2: Museum Pieces

By Ariel Montine Strickland

How will Kiki's work with Rose on former Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir's dress go, as Rose initially meets Julian, who works for the museum to preserve history in dresses?

Copyright 2025 by Ariel Montine Strickland.
All Rights Reserved.



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Hollow Vale Chronicles Universe

I have decided to move forward with creating a new universe based at Hollow Vale Academy. I've spent the last few days working on a Google Doc with a lot of basic info. The Doc has rules and guidelines, as well as some background and various other things. Its constantly growing.

So far its a handful of us developing stories. If anyone is interested, DM me with an idea. I'll explain all the specifics then. The ideas do have to be presented to me first so we can make sure they fit within the rules of the universe.

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I nearly chocked [to death] multiple times

Yes, I nearly chocked multiple time on a streusel cake today while watching Gidget S01E11 | My Ever Faithful Friend. I was repeatedly laughing so hard from that whole comedy of misunderstandings that I had to pause the video in order to recover.

So, go ahead, and enjoy some [more or less] wholesome entertainment from yesteryear instead of all the doom and gloom spewed by corporate and social media today.

Jessica Nicole

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Dear God, Who Am I? -15

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Dear God, Who Am I?

by Natasa Jacobs

Chapter 15


College is supposed to be the start of something new. For Riley, it's something else entirely.
Set in the 1990s, this is a quiet, slow-burning coming-of-age story about friendship, identity, and the questions we don't always have words for.

Copyright © Natasa Jacobs. All Rights Reserved.




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Playing Marbles for the Big Blue -07-

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Playing Marbles for the Big Blue

07 Transformation

By Jo Dora Webster

What happens when the Van Allen Belt disrupt the travelpod from the Quantum Dancer and triggers Rasctan's emergence prematurely?



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Seems Too Good - Chapters 21 and 22

“Seems

Seems Too Good



Chapters 21 and 22

by Sofia Hammerstein

Doctor Nick Benning has worked hard to become a phenomenal surgeon. Ads for traveling to a new dimension have begun to pop up everywhere; including a billboard asking 'Life got you down? Debt sky-high? Health problems? Just needing new scenery? Visit Portal Relocations on the web to learn of your chance for a new life!' Circumstances in life change for him and the journey begins to sound intriguing despite the stories he's heard... (A Tale from the Diaper Dimension)



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Northern Flags in South Winds Flutter (3)

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Chronicles of Ashley Elizabeth Fisherman 
Northern Flags in Southwinds Fluttering

-3-
All Quiet Along The Pontchartrain Tonight

Our picket line was a mile and half from the main camp. It took me around forty five minutes to reach the line. I was surrounded by total darkness. It seemed not a soul was around for miles. It was just me and the stars that seemed to shimmer brightly in the night heavens. The moon, full and plum, reminded me of an old silver dollar. The wind seemed to be still now.



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Dear God, Who Am I? -14

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Dear God, Who Am I?

by Natasa Jacobs

Chapter 14


College is supposed to be the start of something new. For Riley, it's something else entirely.
Set in the 1990s, this is a quiet, slow-burning coming-of-age story about friendship, identity, and the questions we don't always have words for.

Copyright © Natasa Jacobs. All Rights Reserved.




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The Recoverer (3)

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The Recoverer (3).
by
Angharad.



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Mates 88

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CHAPTER 88
“Did she check in?”

The woman tapped at her terminal, frowning slightly.

“Yes. She booked the ticket, paid for it, checked in online, and that is the last interaction I can find, Mr Rhodes”

“Do you have a number for the office in KL?”

“I can ring them for you, sir”



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Ethertravelers 11: 24 Hours

I wasn’t born as a baby boy or a baby girl. I was both!



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Playing Marbles for the Big Blue -06-

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Playing Marbles for the Big Blue

06 Approaching the Unknown

By Jo Dora Webster

How will Rasctan and Sela fare in the battle with Captain Makelan's Golram Dreadnought?



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Weeping Willow. Book 2, Chapter 21 of 23

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Chapter 21

When they had dropped Jacob off, with the box for Rick, Maisie told Willow that they would be getting the keys to the new home at the end of the next week and thanked her for suggesting it. There would be a housewarming on Easter Saturday afternoon. When they stopped at Willow’s they helped carry the last boxes in.



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Pandemic Truth or Dare, Part 4 - Hairy Turns

It was about 7 PM, and Jonah had just finished painting his nails in a light purple color. This was his fourth color thus far, having followed white, red, and pink colors in the previous weeks. He and Kelly were staying true to their word, which meant that they kept doing everything that they’ve been dared to do. That night, Kelly was wearing gym shorts and a white t-shirt, whereas Jonah was wearing a set of pink pajamas.



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The Girls Are Back To Play Book 1, Chapter 3

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Dragon's Fire Chapter 28

Chapter 28: First Scent



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Dragon's Fire Chapter 27

Chapter 27: Further Training



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Dear God, Who Am I? -13

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Dear God, Who Am I?

by Natasa Jacobs

Chapter 13


College is supposed to be the start of something new. For Riley, it's something else entirely.
Set in the 1990s, this is a quiet, slow-burning coming-of-age story about friendship, identity, and the questions we don't always have words for.

Copyright © Natasa Jacobs. All Rights Reserved.




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Keeping It Fluid -64

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Keeping It Fluid

by Natasa Jacobs

Chapter 64

The 3rd Story of Emily


After the storm, Emily and her family face the cleanup—armed with rakes, leftover coffee, and plenty of stubborn hope. A backyard rebuild turns into a neighborhood gathering, where grilled chicken, homemade pie, and laughter offer more healing than anyone expected.

Copyright © Natasa Jacobs. All Rights Reserved.




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A Very Melanie Halloween by Mel B, Mel E and J Mel on Kindle

I scream, you scream, we all scream in delight!

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A Very Melanie Halloween
By Mel B, Mel E and J Mel
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Eve, born Evan Nichols, lived a lie for 28 years before finally deciding to do something about it. She knew becoming a woman would cause pain and emotional distress, but you can't prepare for everything...especially not romance.

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Eve

by Melanie Brown

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I Was A Cheerleader For The FBI By Melanie Brown on Kindle

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Paul Peterson would do anything for his country… right?

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I Was A Cheerleader for the FBI
by Melanie Brown
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