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Second Spirit by Melanie Brown on Kindle

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Jack thought he had his whole life planned out -- right up until the moment he woke up in a new, very different body.

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Second Spirit
by Melanie Brown
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Aurora - Part 2 of 9

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Aurora

by Karen Page

Part 2

Aurora



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The Matinee

Copyright © Tracy Lane, 2013/2025.

The Matinee


Note: this story is set in the Tranziverse; the protagonist is biologically male but looks anatomically female.



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Stuck in the Middle -39

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Stuck in the Middle


In this chapter, Emily wakes up to a world transformed by a thick blanket of snow, bringing an unexpected break from school. Excitement fills the house as she, Lily, and Sam embrace the magic of a snow day—building forts, launching snowball fights, and reveling in the winter wonderland. The day is filled with laughter, warmth, and a rare sense of freedom, but just when Emily thinks she’s escaped her responsibilities, a small twist reminds her that even snow days come with their own surprises.

Copyright © Natasa Jacobs. All Rights Reserved.



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White Balance (3)

Copyright © Tracy Lane, 2013/2021.

White Balance (3)

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Mindful by Beverly Taff on Kindle

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Now in a DopplerPress edition, Beverly Taff's classic:

MINDFUL by Beverly Taff


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Previous Version -- My Office Gift - 3 - The Blossom of Anne

Mr. Briggs stuck his head into the office and announced, “Beason is comfortable in covering the additional cost of the Hospital Children’s Christmas… …Seemingly they heard both from the E.C.R. Hospital and the Philadelphia newspaper.” They are not sure what happened, but some are calling it the Christmas Miracle at Willow Grove.”



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End of Days 5: The Commentary

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End Of Days 5: The Commentary

Hi there, here I will try my best to explain the End Of Days quadrilogy to you all...



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 1912

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike)
Part 1912
by Angharad

Copyright © 2012 Angharad
All Rights Reserved.
  
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Wheels and wings 6

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Wheels and Wings 6

Character List.



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The Voice Backstage

The Voice Backstage
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Anam Chara

When the theatrical arts teacher wants to cast Danny for a role in Shakespeare’s most popular play, how will he manage the thespian challenge?



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Super! (Part 1)

Super!(Part 1)

Matt was just a useless pizza boy, until his world was turned upside down!



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 1911

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike)
Part 1911
by Angharad

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Victorian Days & Nights : Chapter 11

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Victorian Days & Nights

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Elsbeth


Magic & Mayhem in Victorian England

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The Omega Unicorn Chronicles Book 4 Honeymoon Trips Ch. 52

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The Honeymoon Trips
Chapter 52

Written by rachel76m
Edited by Don Kaufman


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Wheels and wings 5

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Wheels and Wings. 5

Character List.

Jack Thomas Later AKA Ellie Transvestite and keen cyclist.
Amanda Thomas AKA Amie Jack's sister.



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Christmas Hopes - Part 9

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Christmas Hopes
An Anthology



by Andrea Lena DiMaggio


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These stories are a continuation of A Christmas Sampler
http://bigclosetr.us/topshelf/fiction/24777/christmas-sample...






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Duty Calls chapter 28-35+

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Upon reaching the Mall we pulled into the parking lot to discover the typical early pre-Christmas zoo which generally began around late November. Most of these were people who usually decided to begin just after Thanksgiving so they wouldn’t miss out on anything but this year came out two weeks earlier. I was thankful I hadn’t participated, at least until today.



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Becoming Karen - 16

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Becoming Karen — 16


By Katherine Day


(Copyright 2013)


(As November begins, Kenneth Hansson is now living as Karen Hansson, moving into her new life as a lovely girl facing both joys and trials. Continuing the sequel to “To Be Or Not To Be.”)



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Sunshine...Part 5

Sunshine…Part Five.

*** Joel……….

I stop eating and look over at the stunning young lady that’s looking at me and she’s crying. I get up and wipe off my mouth and grab my tray and I walk over to where she’s at and I set my tray down at the table that’s just beside theirs.

“Hey…are you okay?”

She’s still staring at me and it takes a second to have her register that I actually said something to her.

She wipes her eyes with the backs of her hands and nods then looks at me. “Yes sir…they just told me who you were.”

“I…Oh…you’re her?”



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Bridges 34

Bridges 34

Chapter 34

I am actually more than a little content and happy as we get my things and put them into the back of the truck and we head for home. My place, his place it’s all home to me and sort of fused together nicely.

Brandon looks at me. “That actually has you in a pretty good mood.”



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Absinthe, Opium and Honor...Chapters 36.

Absinthe, Opium and Honor…Chapter 36.

Chapter 36

Alex…..

He walked from the dorm towards the gym to get in some time before classes on the machines. He had just got a decent sweat going on when he saw them. Rick who he was on the hockey team on back in high school and Tommy.

His boyfriend.

Not his but Rick’s.



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Our Nutcracker Adventure, Chapter 4

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Collin, now Colleen for certain, is still hiding from the world. While attending ballet for a performance,
others around her begin to see through the cracks in her day to day disguise as Collin.

How much longer can she stay hidden?

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Our Nutcracker
Adventure

Chapter 4

by Torey

Copyright © 2013 Torey
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A Boy and his Dog, Chapter 9

When I woke up that morning I thought my life was normal, Little did I expect that shortly I would have to deal with kidnappings, evil cults, assassination attempts, mutant rock stars, strange powers, mud men, and my own body doing a flip on me, and that doesn’t even touch on my dog!

Man, I should have just stayed in bed!

A Boy and his Dog
Chapter 9

by Landing

Copyright © 2013 Landing
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Whoops

A wife makes a serious error in thinking she knows her husband's wants and desires.

Your comments would be very much appreciated.



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Dooms Day Part 7

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Dooms Day Part 7
By: Emily Rudgers

In the war hardened lands of future Earth, humanity has been brought to its knees and tested.
The only possible saviors of the world being skilled soldiers whose abilities are put to the test.
This is the story of the remnants of unit 412.



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 1910

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike)
Part 1910
by Angharad

Copyright © 2012 Angharad
All Rights Reserved.
  
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I love you like a love song

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I love you like a love song

It’s been said and done, every beautiful thought’s
Been already sung and I guess right now here’s another one



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Wheels and wings 4

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Character List.

Jack Thomas Later AKA Ellie Transvestite and keen cyclist.
Amanda Thomas AKA Amie Jack's sister.



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The Strange Island


The Strange Island
By
Morpheus

This was written in 2006 over a several month period as a serial story on my Yahoo group.



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The Awakening of a Vengeful Phoenix - Part 5 - Chapter 9

A man is feminized by his wife and his business partner and framed for embezzlement. Can he survive the humiliations his wife intends to subject him to and start a new life?

Thanks go out to Marina Kelly for her editorial assistance in improving the quality of this story.

We find comments (good or bad) to be valuable in helping us to write a good story. Thank you.



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The Taylor Project - Part 3

Scott Taylor Miller is tired of being known as Snotty. On New years Day he resolves to take control of his life and make himself into Taylor. However, Scott is unaware that his new asthma medicine will change him in ways he cannot foresee. Forces both within and without will try to define him. If he doesn't want to be Snotty any longer,
...just who exactly is Taylor?

The Taylor Project
Part 3

by Tracey Willows

Copyright © 2012 Tracey Willows
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FTL-16...Faster Than Life.

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FTL-16...Faster Than Life.

Chapter 16

There’s some nods and some smiles from all of them and one of them takes out a holo emitter and is OBC’s typing and there’s files coming up of people. The competition I think.

“We get to see their files?”

Stillwater shakes her head. “Not files but fleet bios.”

“Huh?”

“Officers and staff of distinction get bio pages made with general information. Like a general info file.”

“Oh so they get to see ours too?”



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Through the years: Trials and tribulations of a preteen girl Part 3

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“Well, we'll find out today.” Tracy scratched the cat's ears as she sat up. “I just hope that Mom comes up.”

“She promised she would.” Rachel replied as she went over, sat down next to her and put an arm around Tracy's shoulders. “She'll show up. She knows how important the doctor’s visit is today.”

“Yeah....” A tear slipped down Tracy cheek and she looked to the kitten and moved it to her lap. “But what if she...”

Rachel cut her off before she could continue. “Stop that. I know she is coming. You know it too, so stop worrying about it.”

“But what if she doesn't?”

--SEPARATOR--

Edited by Djkauf

A bit of Tracy and her family this time.

--SEPARATOR--



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Fairyland Trail, Part 12

Community Acceptance

McKenzie finally understands Aunt Karen's motivations. Ms. Byland organizes an event that shows McKenzie some wonderful things about her hometown. This episode concludes a story that began long ago with a hike on the Fairyland Trail.
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Christmas Hopes - Part 8

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Christmas Hopes
An Anthology



by Andrea Lena DiMaggio


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These stories are a continuation of A Christmas Sampler
http://bigclosetr.us/topshelf/fiction/24777/christmas-sample...






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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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Romance...in Disguise by Maryanne Peters on Kindle

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Why wear a mask to fall in love?

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Romance...in Disguise
15 Tales of Transgender Unmasking!
by Maryanne Peters
Now on Kindle

Another volume of Transgender Romance from Maryanne Peters! Fifteen more stories with Mostly Happy Endings around the theme of disguise or concealment. Why would our lovers hide their identities?

To lure out a serial killer in Bait. To elude authorities in Border Crosser and Stowaway. To escape an angry mob in Sikh and Sanctuary. To avoid a custody battle in Running. Or to infiltrate a criminal organization in A Sicario Returns; a girls' school in St. Beatrice; a foreign power in Subversives; or just a bed in Her Roommate. And more disguises and reasons for concealment in six more stories!

All with Maryanne's deft twists and trademark happy endings. Mostly.


Also

The path of true love never did go smooth one old saying has it, but then again, all's well that ends well—mostly.

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All for Love - 'The Kiss' & more - A Melanie Brown Sampler

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Melanie Brown's newest collection from Doppler Press!

All for Love

Now on Kindle!



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