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Stuck in the Middle -38

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Stuck in the Middle


In this chapter, Emily faces an unexpectedly long school day, where the weight of routine and lingering frustration make everything feel slower. As she navigates the usual rhythms of class, lunch, and detention, the quiet moments seem louder than ever. By the end of the day, the comfort of home offers a welcome escape from the exhaustion of it all.

Copyright © Natasa Jacobs. All Rights Reserved.



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The Wolf, The Owl, and The Cheshire Part 20 (Final Chapter)

Jack’s landing field, Caldwell, Montana:
Several days later, around midnight, the Learjet Jack and Cheshire were on lands at Jack’s property. All the floodlights that border the landing strip and the hangar were on, including the lights from the grain towers. As the plane finally comes to a stop, the door opens. Jack and Cheshire could see all their families waiting for them.



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White Balance (2)

Copyright © Tracy Lane, 2013/2021.

White Balance (2)

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The Faerie Blade: Chapter 41

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Chapter 41: Proposal

Kaelyn was just trying to fill her belly, but she got a lot more than she bargained for when she decided to save the life of a Faerie.

 

“Hmmm,” Selice hummed thoughtfully. “Yes, I can see how you would benefit from this, but I fail to see the benefit for us. What do you think, dear sister?”


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Brainjacked! by Melanie Brown on Kindle

Some experiments are supposed to fail..

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The "Too Successful" Experiment

by Melanie Brown



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Encrypted-16

Encrypted-16

Chapter 16

Brandy gives me this sort of sweet smile but there’s some of the whole bits there I can tell that she misses her son. But she reaches out to me and pulls me out of bed sort of by just leading me by my fingertips and I go with her to the kitchen and she does go to the fridge to get us some juice first and I smile as I reheat the food I made.

But part of me is wondering just how do I ask her about such a thing? I don’t like that she’s hurting and I’m pretty sure that the whole dream I was in was a memory dream that I had tuned in of hers.

So do I just come out with it?



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The Duchess of Arad, Chapter 8

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The Duchess of Arad
Chapter 8

Legio Patria Nostra

by Jenny Sugar
Copyright © 2012 Jenny Sugar
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Belle of the ball 30

I can't believe...I can't believe I still can't stop saying I can't believe!



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The White Wolf Chapter -17-

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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.

Thank you Hope for your encouragement and help in editing. Thanks to all who have commented or left Kudos.



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It couldn't be that bad could it? Book 1 James' Story Part 1

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It couldn't be that bad could it.
Book 1 James' Story

This is my First attempt at a story for along time, It is about a boys journey to discover why he feels like he does. Please also not I used the language caution, even though it is what I consider only minor usage of bad language.(Better safe than sorry.)

Please comment and let me know what you either like or dislike about.



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 1861

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike)
Part 1861
by Angharad

Copyright © 2012 Angharad
All Rights Reserved.
  
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The Winter Romance of Bernice Crocetti - Part 2 of 3

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by Andrea DiMaggio



There are so many of us who find we can have faith that moves mountains, just not faith for our own sake. We see the best in others while seeing so little of worth in ourselves. Life can be hard when you’re stuck that way, but Bernice was about to find out that someone had faith in her.



 
Part Two — I Will Love Again!



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Love in the Web

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Love in the Web

Surfing the Internet
In a chat I checked out
and I met my love there
In his privated e.mail
I infiltrated since then

And every night we join in a chat



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Return of the Queen 17

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A warrior queen with an unusual talent is magically marooned on another planet and tries to use another type of magic, the magic of technology, to get home.

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Destiny: Legacy of a Spellbinder Part 2

Destiny: Legacy of a Spellbinder

Ragarnok Rising III

by:

Daniela A. Wolfe

The final battle swiftly approaches and it has been given to me to complete a task so monumental that it may be the sole means by which the Jotun can be defeated. All of Midgard and the goddesses themselves depend on me. Am I up to the task, or will I fail and doom the entirety of human existence to total annihilation?

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The Duchess of Arad, Chapter 7

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The Duchess of Arad
Chapter 7

Breakfast, Lunch, and Pillow Talk

by Jenny Sugar
Copyright © 2012 Jenny Sugar
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Stolen Innocence -- Chapter 2

Stolen Innocence

By Melodie Thomas

Edited by Holly Hart


Chapter 2



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Avatar - Beachhead Ch3

Avatar Beachhead


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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 1860

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike)
Part 1860
by Angharad

Copyright © 2012 Angharad
All Rights Reserved.
  
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A Boy and his Dog, Chapter 4

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 4

by Landing

Copyright © 2013 Landing
All Rights Reserved.


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You Have it All Wrong Four - The Kids Story - Part 45

You Have It All Wrong Four

By SaraUK

 

Part 45



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It was a rainy day in 1982. : 9

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It was a rainy day in 1982. : 9
By Barbara Lynn Terry

Part I - The first day of the rest of her life.



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An Androgynephilic Daydream

Never one to be attracted to women who were all girly-girl, he dreamed of tomboys. Then one day he saw her, Adonis redefined in the form a masculine woman. His mind drifted as his fantasies took on a new direction that challenged his wildest dreams.

WARNING: X-Rated



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Sunshine...Part 4

Sunshine…Part Four.

Sonya…

Sonya Thompson.

They said that was my name and I guess I believe them. I know it sounds strange and paranoid but the things I’ve heard while I was waking up…Nano-remodelling, and bad companies and being asleep…well in a coma for so long.

Nightmares of fire, of burning aren’t helping me and the fact that they said that someone had set me on fire?

Well there’s a good reason for the nightmares.



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Perspectives: 27

Josie

Taking soundings
Perspectives:
a novel with eight voices

by Louise Anne Smithson

Jean — mother of Karen and Sue (Thursday 4th August 2011)



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The Travel Agency


The Travel Agency
By
Morpheus

A group of college friends find a travel agency that offers them a very unique vacation package. Soon they find themselves in a world of fantasy, with bodies that are not their own. That's when the adventure really begins. This story was originally written and posted in 2001.



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The Duchess of Arad, Chapter 6

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The Duchess of Arad
Chapter 6

Jolly Old England

by Jenny Sugar
Copyright © 2012 Jenny Sugar
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Bikini Beach: Dear Jenny

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Bikini Beach — Dear Jenny
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Melinda and Jenny have a fling during Melinda's temporary job as a lifeguard. Jenny finds herself falling for Melinda. But Melinda's time is up, and Mitch has to go back to his life. What is Jenny going to do?

This is a new, never-before published Bikini Beach story. Enjoy.

Author's note: This story takes place after "The Sub", but before "Cousin Trouble". It is strongly suggested that you read "Bikini Beach: The Sub" first.

This story and the Bikini Beach characters and universe are copyrighted by the author, all rights reserved.
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Beyond Galactic Marshal - Chapter 8

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Beyond Galactic Marshal
by
Hilltopper

CHAPTER 8

We went into Rosco’s cabin and sat down. Lilly turned to me and spoke in an intense voice.

“OK, what’s really going on here?”

I put up my hands.

“The truth is I am here totally by accident. I was testing a device at some ruins on Prowhiness and, the next thing I knew, I was here.”



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Collateral damage

I had followed the sissy girly boys to their secret hideout. Normally I would have brought some of the boys with me for backup but hey these were a bunch of wimpy sissies. I Brad Braddock was Captain first string of the high school football team. At 195 pounds of pure muscle I could take 4 of these wimps, who almost never fought back, and be home without a scratch.



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Hopes and Fears...

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Somewhere Else Entirely -64-

After a morning visiting wagonwright, saddler and guildhall the company return to their inn to read the mail which has accumulated for them. While they are there, two new members join the party, but are either to be trusted? Garia discovers a down side of the Call of Kalikan.

Somewhere Else Entirely

by Penny Lane

64 - In Tranidor



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Duty Calls chapter 20-33+

We broke up to head for the rest rooms and the cars. I availed myself of the Ladies room discovering I had it all to myself. I did my duty then washed my hands and checked my makeup, lipstick and clothing. I took a couple of minutes to quickly brush out my hair again before I pulled out a scrunchie to put it up into a ponytail. I was beginning to love my rabbit fur jacket, it had been a good purchase, dressy but casual, not to mention - warm, even if I was out in the wintery cold. My ponytail hung down just enough to help the jacket keep the back of my neck warm but when indoors I would be cooler than if my hair hung down covering my neck and upper back. Ten of us piled into two of the rentals then headed for the airport while the other four guys George specified took the third rental car back to the Lodge to acquire our Armored limo before following us to the airport.



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Destiny: Legacy of a Spellbinder Part 1

Destiny: Legacy of a Spellbinder

Ragarnok Rising III

by:

Daniela A. Wolfe

The final battle swiftly approaches and it has been given to me to complete a task so monumental that it may be the sole means by which the Jotun can be defeated. All of Midgard and the goddesses themselves depend on me. Am I up to the task, or will I fail and doom the entirety of human existence to total annihilation?

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The Robbery

The Robbery
By: T.Girl_Sarah
 
 



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Game of Spies by Melanie Brown on Kindle

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Who hasn’t had a bad day? But Capt. Wainright’s rapidly went downhill after answering a distress call only to wake up from suspended animation in the wrong body—that of a 15 year old girl! His ship now overrun by heavily armed troops, he (or she), will just have to soldier on—it’s going to get worse before it gets better!

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Game of Spies
by Melanie Brown
Now on Kindle


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Poison by Melanie Brown on Kindle

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Dave was looking for a pleasant day out touring college campuses with his son. But there was one small problem....


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Poison
by Melanie Brown
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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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Swifter, Higher, Stronger on Kindle

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When Tony's attempt to follow in his father's footsteps on the football field comes to nothing he gives his undivided attention to a different sport - gymnastics.

His unorthodox training leaves judges bemused but coaches impressed enough to give him an opportunity. With the Olympics in his sights a twist of fate has him seeing things from a whole new perspective, one that will affect the rest of his life.

Book Cover artwork for Swifter Higher Stronger rendered as virtual Paperback and Tablet editions - Cover art is girl, doing a gymnastics move, on her toes, with one arm in the air, and the wording Swifter Higher Stronger at an angle on a black background slightly overlapping the girl


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