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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 1252.

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike)
Part 1252
by Angharad

Copyright © 2011 Angharad
All Rights Reserved.
  
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Weeping Willow. Book 3, Chapter 8 of 23

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Chapter 8

The orchestra started to sort themselves out, get comfortable and tune up. The school choir came in, having stayed to the end of the day and being brought by the two people movers. When Yvonne was heading for her place, she stopped by Willow.

“I just met your driver, Sebastian. He’s quite a hunk, you lucky girl.”

“I’ve never noticed, Yvonne. He is very helpful and could be described as good looking.”

“Says the girl who he takes home at night.”

“But, Miss Yvonne, he has a chaperone in Max. We’re never alone!”



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The Bit Bucket -03-

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The Bit Bucket

A Transgender Paranormal Romantasy

From the Paranormal Visitor Universe

Chapter 3: Past Love Revealed

By Sasha Zarya Nexus

What can Gwen, the ghost, tell Fred that rocks him to his core?

Copyright 2025 by Sasha Zarya Nexus.
All Rights Reserved.



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Street Justice Chap. 8

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Unpossible Me from DopplerPress

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Justin’s life took a detour when he tried to use a shortcut...

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The Last Holidays - Kindle eBook by Grover Young

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Craig is one of Earth's bio-engineered soldiers in a war against an alien invasion. Unfortunately, when he uses his powers, he turns female. Now Halcyon has to deal with invaders and with Craig's girlfriend's preference for his female self! On top of that, Earth is losing the war.... There must be another way to deal with the conflict or the world will run out of holidays—forever!

The Last Holidays



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Right Mind - Wrong Body Chapter 2

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Right Mind - Wrong Body



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Dancing Queen: 18

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Our second demonstration dance

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.


 
Chapter 18 Viennese Waltz and Quickstep



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Of Heroes And Villains Chapter 9

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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Gr8 Green Chapter 3: The Apocalypse and Salvation

Chapter 3: The Apocalypse and Salvation
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In the Northeast Correctional Complex in Johnson County, Tennessee, Warren Wheeler had managed to toe the line while in prison making himself a model prisoner, at least to outward appearances. That his wife had divorced him while incarcerated ate at him. After completing 18 months, he was informed he would be released June 1. With the other prisoners facing release, they were moved into a prep center within the prison to ease the transition from prison life to freedom. Tuesday evening after memorial day he sat with the others watching the news. All were amazed at the story about the two kids who rebuilt a derelict car and won a street legal drag competition. Of course their mood quickly changed when they learned one teen was a transsexual and the other was her boyfriend.



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 2279

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike, est. 2007)
Part 2279
by Angharad

Copyright© 2014 Angharad
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Dollar Runaways - Chapter 09 and 10

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Dollar Runaways

Chapters 9 and 10 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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The Parchment Chapter 10

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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 10

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


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Sweet Dreams-56

Sweet Dreams-56

Chapter 56

*Before…

Alex looks at me when he gets out. “You okay?”
“Yeah I’m just having that kind of hitting me again.”
“What?”
“That actual feeling of home?”
“You are home.”
“But it’s still something that I never really got before Alex; everything else was kinda just a squat. I’m having that full on thing where I had no idea I missed our bed so much until I climbed in it tonight.”
He smiles that soft little secret smile of his…that one that’s only partway on his lips but all the way in his eyes and I sigh and tilt my head up to meet him as he leans down to kiss me and we do that for a while before we end up snuggling up together and actually sleeping.
I missed that too…curling up with him and spooning.
It actually takes me the better part of three quarters of an hour before sleep overtakes me.
The rest of that time I was just sort of soaking in that feeling.
Home, safe and loved.

*And Now…



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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
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Not Just a Fan


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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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.

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
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The Parchment Chapter 9

Heart of12379719-crop.pngthe Beholden.

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
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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

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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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Hired Girl by Joyce Melton on Kindle

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Harold needed a job so bad, he could taste it...

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Too small and pretty to be hired as a boy, Harold turns to his sister who has a plan to help him find employment.



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Sledgehammer by me from DopplerPress on Amazon

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Sledgehammer on Kindle

  

This is the same story that's been in the Hatbox for some time, now released with new editing and a new cover on Amazon. The story of Jake and Cody, friends--and Freds--for a lifetime. See story for joke about the Freds.

Hugs,
Erin



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Office Bet by Melanie Brown now on Kindle

Harry thought he was just making a little joke, but the women in the office weren't laughing.
So they made a little bet and Harry would win if he followed the women's dress code for a month.
How hard could it be?

by Melanie Brown

Office Bet by Melanie Brown
Copyright © 2004, 2017 Melanie Brown
From DopplerPress - A BigCloset HatBox Kindle eBook


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