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My Lying Wife

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My Lying Wife
A Short Story
By Maryanne Peters



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Stuck in the Middle -46

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Stuck in the Middle


In this chapter, a quiet morning leads Emily to an unexpected discovery—an old journal filled with wisdom about family and belonging. As she reflects on its words, a gentle snowfall transforms the world outside, offering a rare moment of stillness and reflection. A walk in the fresh snow with Mrs. Blake brings warmth and understanding, reinforcing the idea that home isn’t just a place, but the people who make space for you. With each passing moment, Emily begins to see that she is not just passing through—she is becoming part of something lasting.

Copyright © Natasa Jacobs. All Rights Reserved.



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Dragon's Fire Chapter 11

Chapter 11: Lawyer Up

On Saturday, Kelly and Yuqi were having a great time at the pool while their parents tended to some yard work. Suddenly, they noticed three sleek, black SUVs pull up in front of their home. The driver emerged and opened the back doors, revealing three sharply dressed individuals: two Asian women and an Asian man. The man held a beautifully adorned wooden box, while each woman carried a briefcase. Their formal attire and confident demeanor exuded a sense of respect as they approached the front door.



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Gaby Book 27 ~ Smell of the Crowd ~ Chapter *26*

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Gaby

Book 27
Smell of the Crowd

by Maddy Bell
Copyright© 2022 Madeline Bell

Life has some certainties, birth and death of course, but the rest is a mix of Minestrone and Spaghetti, some of which we have no direct influence over. We can however decide whether we want Parmesan or other seasoning, we can give Gnochi a try, doesn't mean we'll like it but at least we'll know. Gaby has reached just such a point in her life, she knows she likes Pizza, she's not averse to Spaghetti or Lasagne but is Gnochi for her? The Gnochi in this case is doing the singing with BlauHase on a more serious level, as a 'hobby' its fine but could this be a change of career? Well you don't find out without trying so that's just what our heroine is about to find out in this, the 27th book of the Gaby saga.

 

*Chapter 26*
Das Rind


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The Golden Blade by Marianne G on Kindle

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The Once and Future ...Queen?
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The Golden Blade
by Marianne G
Now on Kindle from DopplerPress


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Masks Chapter 34

Masks Chapter 34

Chapter 34

*Before…

And Omigod Hicks…and that kinda sort of flirting…yay?

But Ripley…Oh my goddess she kicks butt…and then it’s getting more and more intense and then there’s this whole thing when she’s on the ship and the queen’s on the ship and the walking forklift thing and I’m with Mom and Rachel and her mom as all the women are yelling out along with her at the screen.

“Get away from her, you BITCH!”

Best Movie Heroine EVER!!!

*And Now…



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A Faery Tale Wedding?

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This is the first chapter of my sequel to "Away With The Faeries". It's a work in very sporadic progress but I thought one or two people mght find it vaguely interesting.



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Gandhi’s Instruction Leads to Kinship - 2


Gandhi’s Instruction Leads to Kinship - 2

Gandhi, sorrowed over Hindus and Moslems in his country becoming independent, judging and killing one another like they were no longer neighbors and fellow human beings.
A Hindu man who killed the father of a Moslem boy asked Gandhi what he should do. Gandhi said he should raise the boy as his own, but raise him as a Moslem.



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 2278

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike, est. 2007)
Part 2278
by Angharad

Copyright© 2014 Angharad
All Rights Reserved.
  
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Not Just a Fan


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A man with a wife and boring life meets his favorite rock star while hiking. After talking a while, she invites him and his wife to a concert and meal, and there she springs an offer that is quite unbelievable, and quiet irresistible to the couple. The man's life is about to change in ways he never expected.



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Season of Change - Chapter 10

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Season of Change

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There were only a few things in Harry Potter's life that never changed, he was the son of Lily and James Potter and that he was born a male. What happens when he discovers the truth.

Aislin



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Life as a Penny

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.Life as a penny

Written by Dauphin
The year is 2029. People are tired of criminals. They are regressed to children. Louis is one of these
Being re-written, to correct the spelling and grammer mistakes


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The End of the World: The Last Valentines Part One

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Just what do you give a bunch of invading aliens for Valentine's?



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The General and the Butterfly, Chapter 2

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Julina of Blackstone - 018 - Making The Grade

Julina's day started out relatively unencumbered – started out, you will have noticed

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Julina of Blackstone
Her Chronicles

by Julia Phillips

018 – Making The Grade


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Dollar Runaways - Chapter 07 and 08

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Dollar Runaways

Chapters 7 and 8 of 26
by Tiffany Shar

Edited by Carla Ann

 

Megan Franchino knows her chance for escape is now or never. With school finally out for her son Antonio, and her abusive husband going out of town she just might get far enough away before he starts looking for them. If they fail to get away, Megan knows she will not live to regret trying. There is no choice though, their recent injuries prove that if they stay one or both of them will eventually die from the beatings.

There is only one place she might feel safe to go, but will she be welcome there? Can she even get there? How long can she stay? What then? And if her husband's family does catch up to them, is there any way to keep Tony safe?



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 2277

The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike, est. 2007)
Part 2277
by Angharad

Copyright© 2014 Angharad
All Rights Reserved.
  
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The Parchment Chapter 9

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One. I’m Chinese. Yes I’m one of those
adopted out of China babies.

Two. I’m a girl. Well I’m a girl on the inside.

Where nobody knows...

The Parchment

Chapter 9

By Bailey Summers
Copyright © 2014 Bailey Summers
All Rights Reserved.


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Jem...Chapter 108

Angel/Jem
Jem…Chapter 108

by Bailey Summers

Copyright © 2013 Bailey Summers
All Rights Reserved.


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The Fall of Condor Chapter 3

Former superhero Francisca Verdugo recalls how she was captured and transformed from a young man to a sexy woman, and how to the world the hero Condor disappeared and is presumed K.I.A.




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Of Heroes And Villains Chapter 8

Of Heroes And Villains

In which a superhero meets his match, masks are uncovered and a mad scientist just tries to get some mad science-ing done without getting distracted by the antics of her magical minion.



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Consequences of the Wish

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Consequences of the wish

Six months ago ...

The handsome arabic man smiled at me, and asked, “Are you sure that’s your wish?”



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Gr8 Green: Chapter 2: From Ostracized to Earning Respect

Chapter 2: From Ostracized to Earning Respect

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Karl and Kathan maintained an age appropriate relationship. When off the homestead they kept their best buddy image intact being cautious so they would not risk anyone seeing something that might reinforce the rumors they were gay. It was only on the homestead that they held hands and sometimes cuddled. Neither felt comfortable enough with their situation to even try a kiss.

However even their cautiousness could not hide the change in their relationship from Dinky. “Boys, I’ve seen a lot during my life. A lot of it hasn’t been pretty. I know there are rumors that you’re gay.”

Karl and Kathan stiffened and exchanged fearful glances. They already knew gays were not welcome in their section of West Virginia and feared their mentoring relationship with Dinky was about to come crashing down.



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 2276

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike, est. 2007)
Part 2276
by Angharad

Copyright © 2014 Angharad
All Rights Reserved.
  
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MAU: Robot in Disguise - Chapter 4

MAU: Robot in Disguise

by Sleethr

~o~O~o~

Sadie meets Hector's friend, Ratchet

~o~O~o~



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X-Why-Me?...Chapter 19

X-Why-Me?… Chapter 19

Chapter 19

*Before…

It didn’t matter, it really didn’t matter…she was really debating too on letting Kira know her own little secret but…not right now…not after everything today and this.
Kira was really scared because Emily could feel her shaking as she kissed with her.
She broke the kiss and looked Kira in the eyes.
“It doesn’t matter.”
(Sniffle.) “It doesn’t?”
“Nope, not a bit you’re still the most beautiful girl in the state.”
Kira gave her this; a little teary but really amazing smile.
“You’re so amazing Em.”
Emily shyly smiled back.
“Ditto beautiful, Ditto.”

*And Now…



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Gaby Book 10 Chapter *24* Team Building

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Chapter *24*

Team Building



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Fearfully and wonderfully made Chapter 4 - The Colorado Catastrophe

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Fearfully and Wonderfully Made Chapter 4: The Colorado catastrophe



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Of Heroes And Villains Chapter 7

Of Heroes And Villains

In which a superhero meets his match, masks are uncovered and a mad scientist just tries to get some mad science-ing done without getting distracted by the antics of her magical minion.



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Gandhi’s Instruction Leads to Kinship

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Gandhi’s Instruction Leads to Kinship

By Jessica C

(Caution: This story talks about violence, gender bigotry and personal relationships. Depending on one’s viewpoint it could be seen going too far or not far enough. Bradley Lincoln is an offender has been part of the so called silent majority to a fault and may end up in relationships that are contrary to where he’s been. The story bases itself in part from a smaller story within the film Gandhi.)


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Gr8 Green

Gr8 Green

By Jennifer Sue

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“That brings up another issue,” Brenda continued. “Kathan, you are well into puberty as a boy. It will be difficult to reverse so I’m afraid you won’t make a convincing girl.”

“That’s why I need to get on testosterone blockers ASAP,” Kathan vehemently declared. “I know I can’t just start being a girl but I can stop being a boy. I’ll go androgynous for now.”

“Androgynous...” Brenda stated the word slowly. “So how do you think your classmates will respond to that?”

“I don’t care how they respond,” Kathan affirmed. “They don’t like us now. They already assume we’re gay. My being androgynous will not significantly change their perceptions. Look, I’m not stupid. I’m not going to suddenly go all girly. All I’m going to do for now is to completely stop pretending to be a boy. I’ll be like a die-hard tomboy... a girl dressed in boy’s clothes. I’d like to see a doctor to get the blockers but I doubt if there is any doctor nearby who would cooperate. Somehow, I need to get blockers.”



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Jihad 10.05

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Jihad
10.5 Iran
by Red MacDonald
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The Faithful, North African and Middle Eastern Islamic nations, are plotting to seize the oil resources of the Middle East. By controlling the earth's oil and its major trade routes, they plan to bring the world to its knees. Then, when the entire world is kneeling, the Faithful of Allah will read to them from the Koran, preaching the message of Islam, the True Faith. The Faithful will stop at nothing to achieve their goal. But how far will they go? And how many lives will it cost?



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 2275

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike, est. 2007)
Part 2275
by Angharad

Copyright © 2014 Angharad
All Rights Reserved.
  
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Dragonslayer

Dragonslayer by Minikisa

Some princesses grow tired of waiting for a knight to rescue them.


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T-Girl's Dream

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T-Girl’s dream (With apologies to Katy Perry)

Based on "Teenage Dream" by Katy Perry

Wish I was pretty
I’d put some make-up on



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Lowell's Vacation by Leslie Moore on Kindle

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Lowell has an opportunity he can't pass up—a chance to take a vacation from himself.... A vacation as HERSELF.

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Lowell's Vacation
by Leslie Moore
Now on Kindle


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Suited For Adventure

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Two teenage boys, working for a super secret R&D lab learn that sometimes accidents happen. The wonderful superhero romp is now available on Kindle.

Suited for Adventure on Kindle

Suited for Adventure

By Catherine Linda Michel



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Molly by Angela Rasch on Kindle

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Pat, Sam, and Barbara form a highly malleable triangle. Fate steps in, and a small, not very happy boy becomes a pioneer. Will Pat even recognize himself when his destiny is complete?

A tale about deception in the 1950's advertising jungle. Imagine that!

Molly
by Angela Rasch
A DopplerPress Book
Molly by Angela Rasch


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Becoming Robin Books 1&2 by Zoe Taylor on Kindle

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When tragedy strikes, Opportunity knocks, and a new persona is born. A cross-country move away from everything Robert has known followed by a chance encounter trigger a different sort of existence. Can "Robin" adapt or will it all come tumbling down?



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