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Irresistible

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Irresistible
A Vignette
By Maryanne Peters

Perhaps because my staff were always giving me a hard time about my old-fashioned manners and conservative style of dress, I was in favor of a diversity hire. We had two races other than white covered, so when I was looking for a new secretary the office manager put forward a candidate she described as “gender non-conforming”. I thought that it would be to test me, so I had no choice but to go through with an interview.



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Stuck in the Middle -50

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Stuck in the Middle


In this chapter, emotions run high as Emily finds herself in an unfamiliar place, wrestling with doubt, fear, and the weight of uncertainty. Surrounded by strangers, she searches for answers within herself, torn between the past and what lies ahead. As the world moves on around her, a quiet moment of unexpected kindness forces her to confront what she truly wants—and what she’s been running from.

Copyright © Natasa Jacobs. All Rights Reserved.



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The Present, Part 29

Part 29

A single pump of Julia’s hand was all it took.



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The New Girl at Uskweirs Manor - Chapter 9: The Carriage to Yorkshire

The New Girl at Uskweirs Manor

a pastoral romance by Miriam Robern

The Carriage to Yorkshire

Monmouthshire, October 1812



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Kelly Girl by Wanda Cunningham - New Edition from DopplerPress

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Kelly Girl
by Wanda Cunningham

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Masks 5 - Energia - Out of Template's Shadow - Now on Kindle

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The Leader narrowed its pupils, just a bit... the equivalent of a slight smile for its species. The most important of the group were already supporting the plan. The others would go along, eventually. It sat back and let them plot and scheme, only occasionally asking a question or making a suggestion. Yes, this would work well...

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Masks 5

Energia

Out of Template's Shadow


by
Rodford Edmiston



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Dance, Dance, Dance: Full Moon -02-

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Dance, Dance, Dance

Full Moon

Chapter Two - Cheerleader MIA

By Jo Dora Webster

Will Dee Jay be able to help when Jenna must leave to go overseas with her mother?



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A Quiet Strength - Part 3 - Trial and Tribulation - Chapters 12 - 14 End

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by Anon Allsop

-Part Three-

-Twelve-

There was an earthy smell of Spring in the air, snow was melting and Aponi had noticed two birds of the like she had never seen before. There was a bird that she seemed enamored by, bright blue with a dusty orange upon its chest. Another was a bright yellow and had black feathers in its wings, a smattering of white downey feathers covering it's neck. Both birds were occupying upper and lower branches of the same tree, but each seemingly ignored the other.



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 2354

The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike, est. 2007)
Part 2354
by Angharad

Copyright© 2014 Angharad
All Rights Reserved.
  
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"The Third Human"

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“The Third Human”

I was told of it one day while going out, lamenting a grade I had gotten in a class earlier. I wanted to put it off, blame it on something else. While I know certain things were a factor I could've tried to modify things though I think the task would overwhelm me. Back to the subject at hand, while I lamented my grades, this man came up to me while I was eating.



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For Friends and Family Part 1

Andy agrees to be a stand in for his girlfriends sister Nichola, the adventures that await him are totally unexpected and at times exciting, this is the first part of a multi part story



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Gaby Book 10 Chapter *35* Many Talents

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Chapter *35*
Many Talents



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Whose Irish Eyes Be Smiling? 9

Whose Irish Eyes Be Smiling?
by
Anam Chara


New talent is sought, while an abandoned talent is encouraged once again. Fathers talk about their sons—and daughters?—pondering their futures. The bandleader follows the band. An exhausted neighbor sleeps blissfully in the night.


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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 2353

The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike, est. 2007)
Part 2353
by Angharad

Copyright© 2014 Angharad
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Bridges 42

Bridges 42

Chapter 42

*Before…

She looks at me and she nods and she smiles at me "Yes Ma'am." and Cass looks at the cash and she doesn’t freak out or say anything except to kiss me again lightly but sweetly.
She breaks the kiss and she gives me that smile…that I love you in her eyes and take your breath away smile.
“God I love you Samaritan Chase.”
I smile and blush and there’s almost tears there from that because I’ve never heard a woman, never heard anyone use my full name and love in the same sentence.
It’s not Samantha but she made it sound like it…it kind of feels like this sweet little impact in my heart.
Her…my name but as a girl…as a woman and she’s telling me she loves me.

*And Now…



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Out of Time - Final

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Out of Time

copyright 2014 Faeriemage

Time is a cruel mistress, especially if you start playing with her box of toys.



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Darin Dares - Chapter 1 of 7

Darin Dares

Chapter 1 of 7

© 2014 by D.L.

This is the crunch time, the last moment in which I could declare turning up to school in a skirt was a prank. What I am about to say with shape how people will regard me in the future. I only hope that what I am doing isn't going to back-fire on me...



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Who's hunting who? Chapter 2.

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So, for the last few weeks I could have been writing, but wasn't. No idea why, just couldn't drag myself in front of the computer. Funny thing is, writing this one is easy, I could write this zany mess all day.

But I didn't. (shrugs)

Copyright Nagrij 2014.



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AHC41

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The man in the mirror.

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A lone figure sits in a window watching the first rain of the season wash away the long winter.



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 2352

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike, est. 2007)
Part 2352
by Angharad

Copyright© 2014 Angharad
All Rights Reserved.
  
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Out of Time - 4

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Out of Time

copyright 2014 Faeriemage

Time is a cruel mistress, especially if you start playing with her box of toys.



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Struggles - Chapter 10

(Note: The author humbly appreciates those who may be following the story of Rich Bromely and his struggles in the 1950’s and later. I am taking a brief hiatus of posting a chapter each day while traveling and intend to use the time to edit and proof the next few chapters. Thanks to all for the kudos. Posting the next chapter of Struggles should resume at the very end of May. Criticism and comments are welcomed.)

Struggles

by

Sherry Ann

Chapter 10

Riding in Cars with Men

Rich couldn’t focus. Everything was spinning. The headlights of the oncoming cars were blurry streaks of light to him and he couldn’t tell where he was. He had no memory of what had happened to him. He knew he was riding in a car and that it was cold and dark. He felt nauseous. The intermittent lights from the passing streetlights showed wet spots on the front of his pants. He must have dozed off, or more accurately, passed out. He didn’t look over at the man driving and tried not to let him know he was awake.

The El Camino came to a stop and Rich realized he was a block from his house. The man reached under the seat and pulled out a handgun. He nudged Rich with the gun.



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Choices - Chapter 7

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(Note: The author humbly appreciates those who may be following the story of Miriam and how she deals with the issue her 10 year old son revealed to her in 1955. I am taking a brief hiatus of posting a chapter each day while traveling and intend to use the time to edit and proof the next few chapters. Thanks to all for the kudos. Posting the next chapter of Choices should resume at the very end of May. Criticism and comments are welcomed.)

Choices

Chapter 7

Little by little I pulled my head back out of the sand. I knew I had to. I needed a plan and actually prayed to God the Controller. It couldn’t hurt but I knew in my heart that it was me who had to discover the reason behind this; the reason why this was happening.



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Somewhere Else Entirely -105-

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The winter weather sets in and Garia, Merizel and Eriana spend the morning updating their wardrobes. After lunch the King summons Keren, Garia and Eriana to a critical meeting where the future of the Kingdom must be decided. When the nature of The Test is finally revealed, will Robanar or Keren win the day? And what will be the fate of Garia and Eriana?

Somewhere Else Entirely

by Penny Lane

105 - Decision of a King



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Body Holiday

Body Holiday

Ready to get away from it all as a whole new you?



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The Family that Plays Together, part 01 of 10

Mom and Dad had tried to raise me and Taylor without gender stereotypes. They’d given both of us gender-neutral names, and had me wearing her hand-me-downs, skirts as well as pants and shirts, until I was old enough to rebel against them.



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Julina of Blackstone - 027 - Homecoming

Julina does what she can up in the Vale and then gets back to Town

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Julina of Blackstone
Her Chronicles

by Julia Phillips

027 - Homecoming


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Out of Time - 3

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Out of Time

copyright 2014 Faeriemage

Time is a cruel mistress, especially if you start playing with her box of toys.



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 2351

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike, est. 2007)
Part 2351
by Angharad

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Lady Ann's Holiday: Chapter 10

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Burt reclined happily in the long pleasure boat with grandmamma as her manservant gently guided them across the centre of the lake in the morning sunshine.

“So you talked to that idiot maid then,” said Grandmamma.

“Yes,” replied Burt. “I did.”

“And how did she take your kind guidance?”

Burt raised an eyebrow. Grandmamma was smiling playfully. His first instinct was to be snippy, say something like, You were right. She’s nothing but an ignorant lazy girl who doesn’t deserve a kind hand.



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Out of Time - 2

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Out of Time

copyright 2014 Faeriemage

Time is a cruel mistress, especially if you start playing with her box of toys.



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A Modest Proposal by Melanie Brown - on Kindle

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It was a simple idea.

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A Modest Proposal
by Melanie Brown
Now on Kindle



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Book 4 - The Reluctant Prom Date

Chrissy is no different then any other High School girl - except that she's a BOY!
But she has the same concerns, classes, cheerleading - and now the PROM!
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The Reluctant Prom Date
by Melanie Brown

Copyright © 2004 Melanie Brown


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Voices Carry by Angela Rasch on Kindle

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A classic of transgender romance now on Kindle

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Voices Carry
by Angela Ranch
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Being Invisible by Leslie Moore on Amazon

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