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Crossing the Boundaries (2)

Tracy Lane, 2003/2021.
Released into the Public Domain.

Crossing The Boundaries (2)



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Stuck in the Middle -43

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Stuck in the Middle


In this chapter, the excitement of the holiday season fills the air as Emily and her family prepare for Thanksgiving. From the relaxed atmosphere at school to the bustling energy at home, she finds herself immersed in the warmth of tradition. Helping in the kitchen, she experiences the joy of baking, cooking, and working alongside Mrs. Blake, Lily, and Sam. As the house fills with the comforting scents of pies, roasted turkey, and freshly baked rolls, Emily begins to feel a deeper sense of belonging, making this holiday one to remember.

Copyright © Natasa Jacobs. All Rights Reserved.



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Naughty Magic - Chapter 8 - Picture It

Max never truly believed that his dream of becoming a magical girl could become a reality - but he never even imagined that becoming the villainess of the magical girls was a possibility! 

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Ever since the first Magical Girls appeared, to fight against the Violet Ooze threat, Max has dreamed of joining their ranks. Not that he’s particularly interested in the girl part - no way! - but the magical bit? The being a hero bit? That’s everything he’s ever wanted in life! So when a Magical Crystal offers him an out from the mundanity of college life, he agrees without a second thought! 

Unfortunately, the Magical Crystal gets attacked by Violet Ooze during the formation of their contract! Instead of a purehearted magical girl, ready to face the forces of evil, Max ends up as the Violet Queen - the new leader of those very same monsters!

Of course, the problems don’t end there! She's got magical girls aiming for her head, powers that are fueled by people lusting after her, and - worst of all - a ‘corrupted’ crystal that insists the true threat to the world is actually the (unwitting) magical girls themselves!

Cover by my lovely friend Lulla. Naughty Magic Cover (SH).png



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Southern Sunlight

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Southern Sunlight


The Prequel to “Stuck in the Middle


In this Chapter, Emily starts her morning with the warmth of home and the excitement of exploring the swamp, eager to catch frogs despite Mama’s usual warnings. The day unfolds with the familiar sounds of nature, the scent of breakfast in the air, and the ever-present pull of adventure. As the sun sets, the family gathers around the table, sharing stories and a hearty Southern meal, ending the day with laughter and the comforting feeling of home.

Copyright © Natasa Jacobs. All Rights Reserved.



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Esperanza - A Halloween Tale - On Kindle

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Almost Halloween, on a rainy day near Buttonwillow she stole a ride...

Esperanza

by Lainie Lee

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The stowaway hitchhiker called herself Kelly, or maybe Esperanza. She seemed to be haunted by the ghost of an old man…but was the true story even stranger?



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Jack and Jill by Trudy - 6 - Dance Night


Jack and Jill by Trudy - 6 -
Dance Night



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 2232

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike, est. 2007)
Part 2232
by Angharad

Copyright © 2013 Angharad
All Rights Reserved.
  
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The Hand We're Dealt: Prologue

What will it take to make the most of the hand we've been dealt in life.



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Somewhere Else Entirely -96-

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Every stone turned reveals more problems for Holville and Keren and Garia are forced to take direct action to remedy the worst of the chaos. Keren uses his executive powers while Garia reminds the guildsmen to remember the future in their plans. As it becomes too late to leave Holville, the women find an unusual place to spend the night.

Somewhere Else Entirely

by Penny Lane

96 - A night in Holville



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Groans From Timbuctoo: 5. Too Many Marilyns (part one of three)

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"Maybe they’re for an alien Christmas tree," van Els joked. "They have no hooks because of anti-gravity.
Or maybe they’re ornamental. Maybe they’re pretty for the sake of being pretty."



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Christmas Twins ~ 4

This is the story of my twin and me; two siblings so closely bonded that we would do anything for each other. It all started a few months before Christmas…

~o~O~o~



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MAU: Robot in Disguise - Chapter 3

MAU: Robot in Disguise

by Sleethr

~o~O~o~

Wheelie gets a job.

~o~O~o~



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Solstice

Solstice.
by Angharad

Copyright © 2013 Angharad
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Operation Rescue: In Plain Sight - Chapter 1


Operation Rescue: In Plain Sight
Chapter 1
ElrodW

A young man, feeling totally unwanted by his family, runs away. He needs to find a way to survive, and eventually, he stumbles into an Op Rescue clinic.
The remaining chapters and epilogue will be released about one a day until this is done. Enjoy.

Note - for some reason, the Prologue isn't showing up on the story list. If you go to my stories under the authors tab, you'll be able to find the prologue. I suggest you read it if you haven't; it sets the stage for Pete's feelings of rejection and his running away.

Operatin Rescue: In Plain Sight - Prologue
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Operation Rescue: In Plain Sight: Prologue


Operation Rescue: In Plain Sight
Prologue
ElrodW



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Sisters 5

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CHAPTER 5
That was the start of a new life indeed. Each time I had visited her at university, she had been clearer and sharper in the focus of her femininity, truer to herself. Up until the funeral, it had all had to be folded away and kept in storage whenever she came home. Now, the bird was free, and I had to keep a careful watch on where and how high it flew. I had Kevin to watch, for starters. Then again, her tastes seemed to be heading more in the direction of the shortest skirts she could get away with. The genie was well and truly out of the bottle, and that container was in the local recycling bin and headed for a crusher



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Alexandra's Story finishing summary

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Alexandra's Story
by Lesley Renee Charles

This is going to be a summary of where I intended it to. I may add to it later.



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Dancing Queen: 10

Michelle emerges from her cocoon

Ballroom dancing has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember, but I didn’t realise just how important it would become in shaping my future, until I had to take the place of one of my bosses following an accident.


Dancing Queen


A novel


by Louise Anne Smithson

Copyright © 2013 Louise Anne Smithson
All Rights Reserved.

Image Credit: Picture from Wikimedia Commons. Free for commercial and personal use with restriction under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported licence.


 



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Athena's Wisdom - Issue 2

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*** Author’s note: I’m absolutely overwhelmed by the positive response from y’all here on BC. I’ve always had a serious lack of self-confidence when it comes to my own writing. Thank you so much! Hugs to all of you who read and enjoyed Issue One. ***

*** At the end of Issue One, Archie had been handcuffed to his hospital bed by an agent of the Department of Metahuman Affairs. What happens next? Will Archie be arrested? Will Pap and Archie make it to Washington? Will Agent Rick Manship realize that most people call him Dick? Read on fearless reader! ***



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Room in Hell chapter 9.

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So here it is. standard disclaimers apply, and hopefully I didn't make the action too boring.

Also upon advice of some various people, time to add something:

Copyright Nagrij, 2013.



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Irish Intersection - 3 of 3

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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 2231

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike, est. 2007)
Part 2231
by Angharad

Copyright © 2013 Angharad
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Thoughts of energy-ch2 In The Basement

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Gwen



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Trios 3

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Trios

Not all things that come in groups of three are bad.



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The Angry Mermaid 101 or Y Morforwyn Dicllon 101

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Battle plans rarely survive first contact unless scope for a swift and orderly withdrawal is factored in at first instance. Drustina's initial plans do exactly that. First she must try and measure the enemy's capacity and quality on sea and if possible, on land. She has not the resources to tempt the Vikings to land troops ashore early so she cannot fully determine what she must face in the final analysis.



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Season of Change - Chapter 3

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Season of Change

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Elsbeth

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.

Change



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Christmas Twins ~ 3

This is the story of my twin and me; two siblings so closely bonded that we would do anything for each other. It all started a few months before Christmas…

~o~O~o~



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 2230

The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike, est. 2007)
Part 2230
by Angharad

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Sisters 4

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CHAPTER 4
A little later I left the three of them to find what accommodation they could, and it struck me just then how natural my sister was. I had almost threatened her into doing what we had just started, for I knew it would not soon be finished, but she sat there, skirt and heels and stuffed bra, and every move, every little nuance, was woman. If I could see that, then so must our parents.



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 2229

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike, est. 2007)
Part 2229
by Angharad

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Christmas Twins ~ 2

This is the story of my twin and me; two siblings so closely bonded that we would do anything for each other. It all started a few months before Christmas…

~o~O~o~



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Trios 2

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Trios

Not all things that come in groups of three are bad.



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It’s difficult being a Draenei.

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Just a little drabble I wrote while I was playing WoW. It started with the question "What would happen if a WoW character came to earth?"

It’s difficult being a Draenei.



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Harry Potter - Season of Change - Chapter 2

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Season of Change

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Elsbeth

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.

Change



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Perfectionists by Angela Rasch - now on Kindle

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Two stories from Angela's extensive work at BigCloset gathered into one volume:
 

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Perfectionists
Angela Rasch
From DopplerPress


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Heaven and Hell 2: Ways of Power on Kindle

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Being a succubus can be fun, but it ain't no walk in the park. Unless the park is in hell.

From insubordinate Hellhounds to Hellish Bureaucracy, Lorelei is learning to deal with The Ways of Infernal Power. It ain't easy, in fact, it can be hard as Hell. And that's just for starters!



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The Model Sister by Melanie Brown on Kindle

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Kirk let a little issue of being mistaken for a girl go a bit too far. Sure, he looked like his sister. A lot! And he could make money as a girl model. Bunches! But there were other problems.... Boys!

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The Model Sister
by Melanie Brown
Sisters Book 2
Now on Kindle



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Amadeus Irina 3 - The Bridge by Shauna Rousseau on Kindle

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An orphan boy who loves music and dance...and can easily be mistaken for a girl?

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Amadeus Irina - Book 3
The Bridge
by Shauna J. Rousseau
Now on Kindle


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