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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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Stuck in the Middle -42

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Stuck in the Middle


In this chapter, Emily brings her family’s donation to school and is moved by the overwhelming response to the Thanksgiving Drive. As the day unfolds, she navigates moments of reflection, quiet support from friends, and the familiar rhythm of school life. Through unexpected emotions and simple acts of kindness, she begins to see the power of small gestures and the quiet strength that comes with feeling part of something bigger.

Copyright © Natasa Jacobs. All Rights Reserved.



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The Duel Chapter 5 (Ver 2-Experimental)

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Two-Faces

The night air was thick with tension as I stood at the starting line, my heart pounding in my chest. The dim glow of streetlights illuminated the asphalt, casting long shadows that danced like specters around me. The adrenaline coursed through my veins, a fierce reminder of the stakes at hand. We were about to race, not just for glory, but for Juliette’s life.



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Hope's Light - Chapter 35: Doors (complete)

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Hope's Light

Chapter 35 & Epilogue

by Erisian

Book 6

 

If you have yet to read the saga - the tale starts here:

Into The Light

Hope you enjoy!

 

Chapter Thirty-Five - Doors

 

The transit was taking forever.



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Aria - Book 4 - Reformer's Fire by Emma Anne Tate on Kindle

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Isolation is difficult at the best of times, but at its worst when the world around you is falling apart.

Aria - Book 4
Reformer's Fire
by Emma Anne Tate
Now on Kindle


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Summer Girl 3

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Summer Girl 3



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 2100

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike, est. 2007)
Part 2100
by Angharad

Copyright © 2013 Angharad
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Secrets 18 of 25

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Secrets

By Susan Heywood

John finds the body of a neighbour who has been murdered. The police detective assigned to the case deduces that John hides a secret - but the detective has secrets of her own.



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Jihad 4.2

Jihad
4.2 Tunisia
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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Sarah's Key


Sarah’s Key

by
Essarr


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Karen's Magnificent Obsession - 9


Karen’s Magnificent Obsession — 9


By Katherine Day


(As her second semester begins, Karen finds herself engaged in the trials and tribulations of her new girlfriends, while continuing to dream about renewing her life with her reluctant boyfriend. With thanks to Eric for his skilled editing. Copyright 2013.)



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Chatting With Angels -01- Della

Chatting with Angels

Chapter One ~ Della

Written by Jo Dora Webster

Would Kathryn be prepared for the news that an angel would bring to her about her friend Monty?

 



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Drew & the Half-Term Break Chapter 19

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Drew and the Half-Term Break
Chapter 19 Starr, Joshua and Christenings.

A Gaby Fan-Fiction
By Sharphawlad.



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The Womanless Beauty Pageant – Part 4 of 11

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The Womanless Beauty Pageant — Part 4 of 11

The only thing worse than being pressured into participating in a womanless beauty pageant, is to finish in last place. The ramifications of that experience turned out to be life changing, for Miss Bobby.

As Co-authors, Monica and I have a couple of very special ladies to thank, both are icons in the TG community.

The first is Vickie Tern. Without her encouragement and inspiration this story would never have been written.
The second is our muse, Kelly Ann Rogers; her midcourse corrections were vital to the story's completion.

As the authors we hope you enjoy reading this bit of fun.
If anyone wishes to build off our FFL cub theme; you have our permission and encouragement.

Marina Joy and Monica Rose
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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 2099

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike, est. 2007)
Part 2099
by Angharad

Copyright © 2013 Angharad
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Travel Agency: Scouts, part 3 of 6

“Being a woman is nothing,” Natalie said. “I’ve been men and women, male and female dwarves and camel-centaurs and even merfolk. But having to stay in the same shape for six days! I don’t know if I can do it.”

This story is set, with Morpheus' permission, in his Travel Agency universe.



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Gadgeteer Rising Chapter 3

So folks, somebody kidnapped my muse and I have had a hard time writing. This piece is part of my attempt to find her. I hope you can forgive my shortness, I promise as soon as my mind is back on tack to expand upon this story and the other two I am currently working on.



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Drew & the Half-Term Break Chapter 18

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Drew and the Half-Term Break
Angels and Dancers Chapter 18
A Gaby Fan-fiction
By Sharphawlad.



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Tears of the Innocent -- Part 7

Tears of the Innocent

Trail of Tears #3

by M.N. Thomas



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An Accidental Meeting, 7

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 7

by Kayla Don

Copyright © 2012, 2013 Kayla Don
All Rights Reserved.


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Horizons of the Heart - 13

Horizons of the Heart

By Melange
Copyright © 2013 Melange
All Rights Reserved.

Synopsis

Events in Redwall comes to a close when the source of the strange sensations come to light. Jaden tells himself something he needs to hear.

Flashback: Jaden understands that his future among the Lacunai won't be what he wants.



Chapter 13: Embracing Change

Losing yourself, you did a good thing
Truth never hurts, you did a good thing
In spite of yourself, you did a good thing
Truth will be told



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We Are Family - Chapter 6

We are Family
by Jemima (Tychonaut)

 

Chapter 6 - 'Living in America'

 

When Poppy's grandfather dies, her father inherits his childhood home in Happy Springs, New Hampshire. He decides to take his three daughters from England on their first trip to the land of his birth to fix up the house as a potential summer home and give Poppy a break from some problems she's been having. He says it's an old house that just needs a little work to restore it back to its full glory. It's going to be fun fixing it up. Poppy isn't so sure...

 



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 2098

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike, est. 2007)
Part 2098
by Angharad

Copyright © 2013 Angharad
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Sweet Dreams-51

Sweet Dreams-51

Chapter 51

I’m not really mad at him just a little piqued I’d guess that you’d call it and I hit him a few times in his shoulder.

We both go. “Ow….”

My poor abused knuckles are hurting too much for hitting him now after all the adrenaline has worn off and everything.

“Damn Hunter those bony knuckles of yours sting.”

“Sting? You went ow.”



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Can Dreams Come True?...Part 6

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Can Dreams Come True?... Part 6

You know how hard it is to actually take your own advice?

Josie mind your business.

But…but Ryan might be…like me.

Or something else.



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Who Am I?~Final Chapter

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‘Miss Busby!’ exclaimed Tommy and Tanya together.

‘For goodness sake, stop making fish faces, yes, it’s me, Miss Busby.’

by

Susan Brown

Angel



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Drew & the Half-Term Break Chapter 17

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Drew and the Half-Term Break
Chapter 17 Jess and Tess

A Gaby Fan-fiction
By Sharphawlad.



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 2097

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike, est. 2007)
Part 2097
by Angharad

Copyright © 2013 Angharad
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Writing a Script

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Writing a Script

Some people are more comfortable writing in something like a script format, although it’s a very difficult form to get right, and even more difficult to read, because it places many demands upon the reader, and most readers would much rather see a story with most of the hard work already done for them. Very few readers actually enjoy reading scripts, unless they're very familiar with the conventions used, and most such people are former actors, well-accustomed to fleshing out a rôle extemporaneously. That's why one rarely finds them on the bookstands in supermarkets or airports.



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Somewhere Else Entirely -89-

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Garia and her friends have much to do before they will be forced to leave Blackstone. She sits as Baroness to decide the minor problems of the town and then, after lunch, as Guildmistress for Blackstone's craftsmen. Along the way she introduces more novel ideas to the locals and the fate of several of her friends is determined.

Somewhere Else Entirely

by Penny Lane

89 - Garia Presides



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Squires-23

Jess Stone had breasts. He had been like this his entire teen life not quite fitting in anywhere that he had lived and at the same time he hadn’t really had the chance to. His folks moved around a lot with his dad being a hydrological engineer but they were slightly afraid of what might happen to Jess if he attended school. Some people just didn’t get it or wanted too. Jess was now attending a new school when he decided to change things...

Only it was everyone else that was getting changed!

Squires
Chapter 23
by Bailey Summers

Copyright © 2012 Bailey Summers
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Gyrl in the Red Dress!

Prep school boy experiences different perspective during a club initiation
where he and some friends pose as girls at a local YMCA Dance during the



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Tears of the Innocent -- Part 6

Tears of the Innocent

Trail of Tears #3

By M.N. Thomas

Friday, December 31, 2010 — Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia



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'Life's a Bitch' - Chapter 3

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Victorian Days & Nights : Chapter 12

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Victorian Days & Nights

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Elsbeth


Magic & Mayhem in Victorian England

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Objects of Art and Other Romances

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If Sex is the Object, there has to be Art in the Romance...

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Objects of Art and Other Romances
Gender-Bending Tales of Beauty and Desire
by Maryanne Peters
Now on Kindle


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I Was A Cheerleader For The FBI By Melanie Brown on Kindle

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Paul Peterson would do anything for his country… right?

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I Was A Cheerleader for the FBI
by Melanie Brown
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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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