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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!

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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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Special Someones by Melanie E on Kindle

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Eighteen of Melanie's most special tales:

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Special Someones
by Melanie E
Now on Kindle


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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 2216

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike, est. 2007)
Part 2216
by Angharad

Copyright © 2013 Angharad
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Education of a Sissy - Ch 10. Dancing Queen

With the author having skipped an evening, and having gone to a comedy club, Michael has to make up for the calories with some exercise.



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Oh Brother, He's my Sister - Chapters 1-7

 

 

Lisbeth and Jack are estranged half siblings. Lisbeth is feeling lost and alone. Jack is grasping at straws, trying to regain control of his life. Can they both recover the sense of family lost so long ago, can they overcome the complications that ensue, leading to difficult decisions and life changing choices.

 



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Going There and Back Again 4

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The life of a physicist can be troubling, at times, as the universe doesn't always play well with others.

But even the universe can't break a true promise.



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Thai Pie -- Part 6

Kanya has several big decisions to make.

Thai Pie


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Ashley Phoenix Riley - 15 - On the Rise


I first ran away from home when I was 10 years old, my mom had left two years earlier because of abuse from my dad, but she soon left me alone with no contact. The first time I ran away, I was caught two weeks later and returned home. The next time I changed my name was when I ran away into New York City.
I became what we called a street rat; living on and under the streets... until I followed this woman Bridgette too closely.



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The 'Ndrangheta Countess 2

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The 'Ndrangheta Countess

Sydney Moya

 ©2013

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Interpol working with a multinational taskforce of Anti-Organised crime agencies is closing in on Mario Di Michele and his ‘Ndrangheta crime family, His father, uncles and his three brothers and two sisters have been arrested or killed. He is a wanted man in North America, Europe and Latin America. There seems to be only one way to evade capture or certain death and it is by being true to his nature



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A New Direction 9

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A New Direction

Sydney Moya

 © 2012-2013

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Chapter 9



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Thai Pie -- Part 5

Kanya delves further into being a kathoey–or is it further into becoming a girl?

Thai Pie


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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 2215

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike, est. 2007)
Part 2215
by Angharad

Copyright © 2013 Angharad
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Pantomime Dreams

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It is almost Pantomime Season here in the UK so I thought that this tale might be appropriate. For those who don’t know, Panto is a wonderful chance to play roles of the opposite sex. For example, the principal boy is played by a woman etc. I wrote this tale sitting on a beach near the Island of Nose Ve (means 'Call that an Island?'), Madagascar in November 2006 while photographing White Tailed Tropic Birds.



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Masks Chapter 30

Masks Chapter 30

*Before…

I take out the box and…Oh em gee.

They’re Riedell’s…They’re Riedell’s Red ribbon ladies figure skates. I open them and they’re new and their white except for the sole/bottom of them which is red leather and red enameled bracing for the blades and they are so pretty.

I start tearing up and then Mom and Aunt Els and Mary Jane and Jen all hold up their skates and stuff and I can’t help it but bounce up and down. “Really!?, really!?”

Mom nods and has the biggest smile and she gestures upstairs. “Go get changed Steph we do have to keep or ice time y’know.”

I Squee! And hug her and grab M.J. and head upstairs at a run. “C’mon I need help!”

*And Now…



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The Angry Mermaid 97 or Y Morforwyn Dicllon 97

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Drustina Briefly kidnaps the Bishop Brendon and his two theological supporters but she avoids using actual force or sword to cenvey her message that Queen Marag should be reinstated to her throne.



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Vagrants chapter 3.

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And chapter 3. Standard disclaimers apply, and crap's about to get real!

For science!



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Tabloid TV: Sex Change for Success

Sex Change For Success
By Czolgolz
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NEW YORK - Forget Adkins, Pilates, or even American Idol. The new road to success for today's young man is to become a woman!



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Gifts for Julie

Gifts for Julie


By Katherine Day



(Facing a holiday season alone, Jason finds comfort in becomng Julie and rekindles an earlier romance with Randy. Will the relationship survive the Christmas season? This is a sequel to a recent short story, ‘Julie’s Odyssey’.)



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Thai Pie -- Part 4

Kanya gets her first real taste of being a girl.

Thai Pie


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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 2214

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike, est. 2007)
Part 2214
by Angharad

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Education of a Sissy - Ch 9. I Have A Bad Feeling About This

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Michael has made it home, and safe. No doubt about it.



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Naughty or Ice

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Ever since his father's secret identity was leaked to the public Jake Evans had a reputation for being a damsel in distress. But when he manages to escape the most terifying villain yet, his mother, his father is captured in his place. Can three retired heroes help Jackie come to terms with her new form and powers and save both of her parents?

 
 

Naughty or Ice
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“No offense, but what do any of you know about mutant powers?” I asked.

Grandpa Max grinned at me, “Well for one thing, we trained your parents. Jake and Crystal, you are looking at one of the very first super hero teams ever. I used to be known as Captain Inferno, Mervin was called The Silver Sorcerer, and Eugene was The Brain. Together we were the Thrilling Threesome.”

I just stared at him as he revealed that little tidbit of information and then when the names finally hit me I couldn’t help myself, I started laughing my ass off. “P-Please tell me you didn’t call yourselves that in public.” I heard Grandpa mutter something about ‘youngsters today’ but it was then that I realized that Crystal was staring at Eugene, the tall skinny one. “Earth to Crystal, are you okay?”



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Jihad 8.4

Jihad
8.4 America
by Red MacDonald
Copyright © 2013 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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Sweet 16 - Chapter 2 - First day back to school

Crystal sat next to Mike on the bus going to school, “How was the rest of your summer vacation?”

Mike smiled, “It was pretty uneventful after you and Lins left.”

Lindsay blushed a little. “Things did get pretty spicy.”

Mike laughed and shook his head. “Not exactly what I meant. Apart from babysitting It just wasn’t as much fun without you guys. Hey, think we’ll have any classes together this year?” he asked, changing the subject.



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Good Enough - 4

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Waiting for the Rain to Fall




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Notification Service 2: M.C.E

Notification Service 2 - M.C.E.

In every age, in every city, there has been the risk of disaster - fire, flood, or plague, there has always been a chance that many could be injured, killed, or have their lives changed forever. In recent times, there has been an attempt to make plans for such disasters, to cope with them, or even to prevent them if possible. So it is with a new disaster looming, a trio of experts from the group called notification service have been called in to prevent if they can a M.C.E. - a mass casualty event ......



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Thai Pie -- Part 3

Danny officially becomes Kanya to protect Dao.

Thai Pie


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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 2213

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike, est. 2007)
Part 2213
by Angharad

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Education of a Sissy - Ch 8. Home Again, Home Again, Jiggety-Jig

The magic wand gets all metaphorical.

This is probably the shortest scene in the entire story (if they get any smaller, I'm going to panic), but I think it's a rather climactic one. The rest of the scenes should all be much larger.



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The Platinum Chef : A Tale of Delacroix Part IV

Chapter 12

Friday night in Delacroix. Like most middle sized towns, there were
pockets of inactivity. Large swaths of suburban living gone dark for a



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The Angry Mermaid 96 or Y Morforwyn Dicllon 96

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On her way to contact the Celtic peoples of Corgheig in Munster, Drustina encounters a graphic example of monotheist misogyny disenfranchising women. Marag's castle is on the little island at the south western end of Lough Mahon.



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Thai Pie -- Part 2

Danny starts school and learns more about Dao being a kathoey. Will it influence his relationship with her?

Thai Pie


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Brainjacked! by Melanie Brown on Kindle

Some experiments are supposed to fail..

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The "Too Successful" Experiment

by Melanie Brown



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Ma Cherie Amour on Kindle

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Twins Lea and Zack want to spend their last summer before college together, because Lea is going off to an all-girls college. Their mother finds the perfect job for them as nannies at a lake cottage, perfect except the woman is looking to hire two girls.



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The Novitiate by Angela Rasch from DopplerPress

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Tim is patiently waiting for his high school days to draw to a close. He can’t wait to go away to college, far from a dad who is disappointed with his son’s tiny frame. Tim is also unhappy with his body, for a much more shielded reason. Music provides the catalyst for lasting change.

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Uncivil by Angela Rasch Now on Kindle

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Originally posted on BigCloset as "Frank, My Dear" now on Kindle from DopplerPress

Uncivil by Angela Rasch

 

Uncivil
by Angela Rasch


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