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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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Nothing is Routine - Chapter 11 - FIN

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The final chapter... What new normal is on the horizon? Will there be a new routine?



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Mockumentary: The Briar Patch

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Following the release of the Mockumentary film and the subsequent success of the “My Uncle Fifi” sitcom, Tristan Sinclair was riding an unexpected career high, now as a sexy Hollywood starlet. But the woman who had schemed to put Tristan in that situation wasn’t at all happy about it...



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The Matinee (2)

Tracy Lane, 2013/2021.
Released into the Public Domain.

The Matinee (2)



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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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Pop Pop and the Unexpected Bridesmaid - Part 8 - Baby Wanted or Not?

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Pop Pop and the Unexpected Bridesmaid
Part 8 Baby Wanted or Not?

by Jessica C

Copyright © 2013 Jessica C
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I didn’t know it could be like this. Chapter 6.

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I didn’t know it could be like this. A story by Symphony Simms

I didn’t know it could be like this. Chapter 6.

Stepping out.



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Starting College my way. Chapter 8.

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Starting College my way. A story of fiction by Symphony Simms.

Starting College my way.Chapter 8.

Blow me one last kiss. Wednesday afternoon September 11th.



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 2064

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike)
Part 2064
by Angharad

Copyright © 2013 Angharad
All Rights Reserved.
  
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Jem...Chapter 88

Angel/Jem
Jem…Chapter 88

by Bailey Summers

Copyright © 2013 Bailey Summers
All Rights Reserved.


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The Blank Page

BOOM.

The sleepy silence of the office building was shattered by the booming peals of thunder now issuing from outside the window. Then the rain came. Within minutes it had quickened from a light drizzle to hammering drops that added their din to the periodical thunderous crashes. A sudden intense burst of lightning illuminated the darkening interior of the cubicle of Peter Evans.



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Rae Summers: A New Beginning Chapter 13

Rae Summers: A New Beginning Chapter 13

Want to thank this lovly community for all the love and support you have shared with us over the years. We look forward to being aa part of this wonderful group for many years to come. Now from out of the past a little more Rae Summers.


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The Night Part 2

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The Night
Part Two
By Michelle Kelley
Part Two Continues Here
Special thanks to Richard for editing this story



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 2063

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike)
Part 2063
by Angharad

Copyright © 2013 Angharad
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Sarcasm: Becomes Her

Sarcasm: Becomes Her

Just a little piece of fluff I thought of as I watched a kid pull off his wetsuit

Evan Sky had not been to busy to get his haircut for about four months. So today he had started out with a morning of surfing before heading to the barber. He peeled off the green XSPAN Wetsuit Jacket and pulled on a dark green tank over his green speedo. It only stung a little as it pulled off the little hair that had sprouted since he last wore it. Made the short drive to the strip mall where his favorite barber at 'Great Sports' used to be. He had just been paid for delivery of new software package. So Evan was planning on getting the works done, looking forward to having his hair off his collar again. Evan did not notice that the 'Great Sports' had moved, In it's place was Gray's Spa.



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The Maiden, the Vixen, and the Amazon

My memories of life before the island keep slipping away from me. I think I had an office job of some kind and was good at making money but bad at relationships. I took a cruise to get over the last woman who'd dumped me for being so distant, and I was thrown overboard in a storm. I'd been wearing my swim trunks when it hit, and I washed ashore naked.



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A map repository for Anmar

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Here there are stored various pdf files of maps of areas in the Anmar world created by Penny Lane.

Contents will be added from time to time.



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The White Wolf Chapter -31-

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 31
The Plan

by Barbara Allan

Copyright © 2013 Barbara Allan
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Somewhere Else Entirely -86-

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Garia has a tricky family problem to sort out when Jasinet's father is found amongst the dead brigands. Then, her mother must be gently questioned to find out who these people were. Later, possible threats to Blackstone must be considered.

Somewhere Else Entirely

by Penny Lane

86 - The Widow's Tale



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Jem...Chapter 87

Angel/Jem
Jem…Chapter 87

by Bailey Summers

Copyright © 2013 Bailey Summers
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I Ain't Gay! Chapter 6

I Ain't Gay! Chapter 6
Copyright 2013 by Heather Rose Brown

In this chapter Tanner walks with Mel to her house, and then to her room, where she tries to convince new new friend to try something a bit ... different.

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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 2062

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike)
Part 2062
by Angharad

Copyright © 2013 Angharad
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Jihad 2.5

Jihad
2.5 Morocco
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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Jihad-Dramatis Personnae

Jihad
by Red MacDonald
Copyright © 2013 MacDonald Reid
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The Face Through The Railings

THE FACE THROUGH THE RAILINGS

by Nicki Benson

Please read the notes that precede the story before making comments.



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Like Me?

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an answer to the question, Exactly? 
http://bigclosetr.us/topshelf/fiction/44780/exactly
by Andrea Lena DiMaggio
thanks to Kelly Blake for the help with the artwork!





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FTL-18... Faster Than Life.

FTL-18... Faster Than Life.

Previously…..

“Yay me, so how bad was the damage from that kick?”

“Whiplash and a concussion, you’d have lived but its better we fixed you up so you could think straight with us leaving and getting back on schedule.”
“Yay, me.”

She grins at me and helps me sit up. “You’ll live it’s just some really heavy bruising, you’ll get used to it.”

“Why would I get used to it?”

“Because you haven’t gone into the main academy Erin, just wait for the combat trials and the survival courses.”

“But I’m in fleet. I’m not a combat MOS.”

“Sure and the training is scaled that way but ships get attacked, they take firs and get boarded and even crash in bad places.”

“Oh…”

She laughs and heads out of my room. “See now you have so much to look forward to cadet.”

I’d be tempted to say something snarky but my painkillers don’t have me that looped out of it. And now that I’m sitting up my bladder is telling me I need to pee.

Ow…that bathroom door looks a long way off.

And currently…….



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Karen's Magnificent Obsession - 1

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Karen’s Magnificent Obsession-1


By Katherine Day


(Copyright 2013)


(Karen Hansson begins her new life as a beautiful girl in love with a handsome, athletic, popular young man. Her transgendered status is just one of the factors she must overcome to fulfill her dreams not only to gain the love she desires, but also to save her future. This novel-length story is a sequel to two earlier stories about Karen, “To Be Or Not To Be,” and “Becoming Karen.” While the reader may enjoy reading the earlier stories first, this novel may be read on its own.)



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Extra Time 54

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CHAPTER 54
The cars were there and it was finally time to face the day’s events. Mam looked old for once, the life that had kept her age from her eyes finally slipping away from her. Dad… I had stayed away from that thought for so long, but now it was a truth that hit me between the eyes… Dad sat with her, doing what he had to, doing what should never have been necessary.



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Secrets 11 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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The Journey Is The Destination Epilogue

The Journey is the Destination
Epilogue

By poetheather

So... Ranma mugged me today and she had a bit to say about her life since the end of the story. The final conclusion.


Author's Note: Ranma 1/2 is owned by Takahashi Rumiko and they have no connection to this what so ever. These characters are used without their permission and include a plea not to be sued as I have no money.



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Not Beyond Conjecture, part 1 of 3

For a little while I was surprised that I hadn’t drowned yet; then I decided I must have already drowned, but my soul hadn’t left my body yet. But I found that I could still move, once I had recovered from the kick in the stomach. I could move my arms and legs, I could feel myself and my clothes with my hands. I felt little ticklings as fish approached and took a nibble at me, and I swatted them away.



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Aftermath

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Aftermath

Author's note: This one is a little dark. Read with care ...

“All right, young man. Why dont you tell me what made you come to my office in such a hurry?”



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 2061

The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike)
Part 2061
by Angharad

Copyright © 2013 Angharad
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Eldorado part 4.

Eldorado part 4.

He’s looking at me and I’m looking back and biting my lips. “I’m sorry Daniel I’m kinda a freak.”

He stares at me and then smiles at me a little and says. “Nicole…I like you and not some bit of you…”

“Thank you…I’m not used to being treated with something approaching kindness and dignity from regular folks.”

He looks deeply into my eyes and his hands move to my girls and he cups them really gently and so completely… “I’d like to show you some kindness.”

I look up at him and lean into him and his hands and it feels good and so different than my other times already. “I’d like that too Danny.”

He kisses me just like before and my body heats up and I feel that swoony wave roll over me as everything gets heated up from his kisses and his touch and his hands slid down and take my shift slides off my shoulders and he lifts me to the bed.

I want this…for the first time in my life with a man and not my girls I want this…Oh!

And Now…



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What If?

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What If on Kindle

A story of heartache and pain, sins, misadventures, curses, a gods wrath and finally redemption.

What If?

by Monique S.

What if even an ordinary mortal could alter history? There are so many theories as to what time is and what it would mean if you could alter history and create an alternate timeline in a parallel universe.

Being interested in extreme Astrology and a technician I have always rejected such theories, just until I woke up in HER bed and found myself changed ...



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PomPom Fortress by Snowfall on Kindle

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Young Kyle struggles to make it through the school day without being noticed, but others intend to make him the center of attention. A beautiful coming of age story with a difference. Now available to borrow from Kindle Select for Kindle Prime members.

The PomPom Fortress by Snowfall

PomPom Fortress



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Pea Pod 3: Give Peas a Chance

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The continuing adventures of Doug Gordon, Queen of Ka'an. (Ka'an in Mayan means Heaven.) Ka'an is actually an alien world populated by women... and a man-eating plant. Well, it is actually male-eating plants that spit out females. Doug and his wives fixed everything, but now Doug must remake a planet... and it seems Ka'an will be remade in his image!

Pea Pod 3

It's the third book in Holly's rollicking adventure story about a man, a plant, a harem - Ka'an!



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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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