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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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The Last of the Fey by Denise Anesidora Trask on Kindle

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The Last of the Fey

by Denise Anesidora Trask

Dennis is a stunt man, er... boy, er... young adult. Being of slight build, although muscular, he didn’t get into sports when in middle and high school. No, he was far too deeply involved in the motion picture business by then. It all began when he was less than a year old and snowballed from there.



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Secrets 24 of 25

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Fate continues with her wrench throwing



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The House of Sighs: Demon's Deception

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The House of Sighs
Demon's Deception

by **Sigh**
Copyright © 2013 plaintivesigh
All Rights Reserved.

Hello and Welcome to the House of Sighs. Sigh couldn’t be here, so she left me in charge. You can call me … Moan. The House is the new repository for any and all stories by Sigh that are creepy … or eerie … or horrific. No romance here, nor humor. See, Sigh used to read comic anthologies like the “House of Mystery” and “The Witching Hour”, and she loved the stories. This one, for example, is a TG adaptation of one of those stories — a “fanfeast”, if you will. I mean, “fanfiction”. Sorry, I’m getting a little hungry. So please read the story, and afterwards, I’d love to have you for dinner … heh heh heh …



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It's Not Easy Being a Demi-Goddess, Chapter 5

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Chapter 5

Tired, weary, sore.



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Jem...Chapter 97

Angel/Jem
Jem…Chapter 97

by Bailey Summers

Copyright © 2013 Bailey Summers
All Rights Reserved.


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Snakes and Ladders-28

Snakes and Ladders-28

Chapter 28

It’s like out of LOTR when Boromir was talking about the horns of Gondor calling them home. Rampart has that sort of feeling right now a little as this is the place that I’ve spent the most here and there is something that tugs at me as I fly over to the castle section itself and see streets I know and shops I’ve been to while training here.

I bite my lip at some of those kinda sort of home feelings.

I had a few towns like this when I was trucking. Those places you’ve been to so many times that you know them well. It’s actually a good thing y’know.

Home away from home can be good because it’s not home.



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 2143

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike, est. 2007)
Part 2143
by Angharad

Copyright © 2013 Angharad
All Rights Reserved.
  
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Victorian Days & Nights : Chapter 14

Victorian Days & Nights

Magic & Mayhem in Victorian England

by Elsbeth


  
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Walking in Beckys Shoes - Chapter 8

Walking in Beckys Shoes — Chapter 8
By
Julie D Cole
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Angels and Demons part 15

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Angels and Demons part 15
By
Morpheus



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Jihad 5.5

Jihad
5.5 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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Those little girls: Just when i thought life couldn't get any worse

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A young boy is feeling the blues and thinks that life can't get any worse. Until he meets the little bully girls.

Those little girls: Just when you didn’t think life could get any worse.



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An Accidental Meeting, 8

Tommy was constantly being bullied in school by Randy on a daily basis.
Tommy's life completely changes when he meets
a mysterious girl after school while riding his bike.

This accidental meeting... led to something more!

An Accidental Meeting
Chapter 8

by Kayla Don

Copyright © 2012, 2013 Kayla Don
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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 2142

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike, est. 2007)
Part 2142
by Angharad

Copyright © 2013 Angharad
All Rights Reserved.
  
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The White Wolf Chapter -37-

Jesse has inherited his Grandfather's ranch.
Now he must fight his father to keep it while he must
honor his Grandfather's last wish of seeking Coyote.

The White Wolf

Chapter 37
Wanton Pleasure

by Barbara Allan

Copyright © 2013 Barbara Allan
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Promises can get you into Trouble

As a hush fell over the audience one of Hollywood’s most glamorous events of the year, the announcer opened the gold coloured envelope and read the enclosed card. A smiled broke out on her face as she said,

“And the award for Best Adapted Screenplay goes to…”

This was the most eagerly awaited award of the Evening. Not the normal ‘Best Picture’, ‘Best Director’ etc.



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Shade of Night Part 3

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Pascal Hunter has barely started investigating Lord Pankov’s murder and already he’s sorry he ever took the case.

Forced to leave his body behind, he possesses a young woman he knows nothing about. He must hide his true identity while searching for a killer. And he must prevent the memories and personality of the body he occupies from overwhelming him.

There’s a reason he hates possessing people.



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Sweet Dreams-53 "It's only a flesh wound!"

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Sweet Dreams-53 “It’s only a flesh wound!”

Chapter 53

It’s been a really good day. The sex and the food in the morning and the coffee and watching movies was just so amazing. But so was Alex's idea of laying there together and napping. And taking the day off from classes was nice even though I actually like school here it was still really, really needed, I think I did need just being with Alex like this.

I have had very little times in my life when it was just okay to stop and just do that stop. Let someone care for me in little ways.

Like a nap at eleven in the morning after watching a movie and sitting there in the sunshine with Alex spooning me and feeling that huge warm bulk of his body there and those strong arms gently circling around me.

No sex, no necking as awesome as that is just being held and sleeping.



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Angels and Demons part 14

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Angels and Demons part 14
By
Morpheus



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Losing Control and Hurtling Towards Heaven

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Losing Control and Hurtling Towards Heaven

"Pro..." the young girl placed a note down on a black tile in her kitchen. "... change is good."



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False Positive

False Positive

“Aaron McMaster, come to the principal’s office.”

The whole class went “ohh, you’re in trouble ...”



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A Hand of Love and Hand of Faith

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A Hand of Love and Hand of Faith

"Hold my hand, son." The Mother reached out to her young child and guided him across the road.



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 2141

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike, est. 2007)
Part 2141
by Angharad

Copyright © 2013 Angharad
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The Roar of Love - 9

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by Andrea Lena DiMaggio
for all who seek to love and to be loved...



“You have listened to your fears, child. Come, let me breathe on you. Forget them….”
”• C.S. Lewis, Prince Caspian




“I….I didn’t mean to be so silly.” It was all she knew to say. Recalling the playful if tentative gestures of only days before; the moment of realization that she didn’t merely want to be serious, but that realization of what that seriousness meant to both of them. The girl who flirted by blowing innocent kisses in departing was becoming a young woman who longed for kisses…those same feelings that seemed to permeate every dream in sleep and even every day-dream while awake. While the young woman might still be desperate for the love of a father, it was that calm, perfectly ordinary want….no…that need for romance that nudged her closer, even if only in her heart.





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Scarlet - Part 12

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SCARLET

by
Jessica Drew

Part 12

Sam has been discovered infiltrating the study of René Gerard, the head of Scarlet. Separated from Rivers, will he have the strength of will to see the mission through?

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Julina of Blackstone - 007 - Of Tresses And Stresses

Julina’s day does not start well, but then she learns a lot more about the developments in town, and she makes a new friend.

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Julina of Blackstone
Her Chronicles

by Julia Phillips

007 - Of Tresses And Stresses


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Angels and Demons part 13

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Angels and Demons part 13
By
Morpheus



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 2140

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike, est. 2007)
Part 2140
by Angharad

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Butterflies

Butterflies
by Maeryn Lamonte

If the flap of a butterfly's wings in Brazil can set off a tornado in Texas...

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Gaby Book 10 Chapter *4* Aisha

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Shade of Night Part 2

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Fall of Night. Where reality goes to die.

Deep in the impossible city, Pascal Hunter makes his living as a detective. The city never fails to offer up sufficient crimes to keep him busy.

Always keeping his own secrets well hidden, of course.



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Spell Check: I Wish Book 2 by Amethyst on Kindle

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Shannon's adventures continue:

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Being sixteen is a big deal for a teenager, it's an even bigger deal when you've transformed yourself into a girl using powers you didn't even know you had.

Coping with a new body is one thing, learning to harness your new abilities is something else, then add a fledgling career as a model on top. It's fortunate Shannon has her friends at her side as she follows in her sister's footsteps.

It's bad enough having classroom politics, now you have to worry about celestials and demons and the fate of your world and several others... and it's not even Wednesday.

I Wish Book 2

Spell Check
by Amethyst

Now on Kindle!



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Bobbi McGee by Chris Leeson on Kindle

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Rob Wescott was unlucky when it came to love. That harmless statue that his ex sent him and he left by his bed turned out to be not so harmless when he woke the next day.

Rob, now Bobbi had to make a new life for herself. But would she continue to be unlucky in love?

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Bobbi McGee

by Christopher Leeson



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Easy as Falling Off a Bike 14 by Angharad - on Kindle

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Latest edition of the collected Bike!

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Easy as Falling Off a Bike - 14
by Angharad
Now on Amazon US or Amazon UK

Also available through other national Amazon stores!


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Hair Soup by Angela Rasch - Now on Kindle

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Steve is married to Dee Lilah, who is running for the U.S. Senate. The League of Women’s Voters has scheduled a beauty contest for the candidates' spouses. Ironically, the League hadn’t anticipated a female candidate and had made the rules quite stringent in regards to what the spouse must wear and do.


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Hair Soup
by Angela Rasch
Now on Kindle



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