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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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Pretty, Please by Jo Dora Webster on Kindle

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"Granny, Granny, please tell us a story! Pretty please, Granny!" said nine year old Linda as she sat on the floor with her twin sister Julia.

They had on matching sky blue blouses and navy blue skorts which each had embroidered a red rose with green stem and leaves as well as the first initial of their name. They both looked precious in their white knee socks and black Mary Jane's. Each of them looked intently at me with their deep blue eyes, resisting the temptation to twirl their long blonde hair in their fingers, since they loved my stories.

Before I could answer, Julia burst out, "Tell us a new one, Granny! Pretty, please!"

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Pretty, Please
by Jo Dora Webster
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A tale of adventure, love and magic!



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You Have it All Wrong Four - The Kids Story - Part 44

You Have It All Wrong Four

By SaraUK

Part 44



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One of the Girls - Chapter 6

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One of the Girls - Chapter 6

‘Sorry Alex I don’t know what you are trying to suggest. I’m not gay at all.’

‘Well it was a simple question. Are you gay or do you like women?’



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Sarah Carerra - 3.26 - Christmas Pumpkins

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I was saddened that the concert tour had ended. But Amy informed me that I would still be just as busy.

Sarah Carerra 3: Concerto in A-
Chapter 3.26 - Christmas Pumpkins
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2012 Megan Campbell
Released: November 5, 2012


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The Omega Unicorn Chronicles Book 4 Honeymoon Trips Ch. 44

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The Honeymoon Trips
Chapter 44

Written by rachel76m
Edited by Don Kaufman


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The Duchess of Arad, Chapter 3

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The Duchess of Arad
Chapter 3

To Sibiu, former capital of the Kingdom of Transylvania

by Jenny Sugar
Copyright © 2012 Jenny Sugar
All Rights Reserved.



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Ch 02: Who Are You?

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Costumes

By Teek

Chapter 2

Who Are You?

Summary: Stephanie, not wanting to wear her Daryl costume, introduces herself to some people who were not prepared for a girl. As Stephanie spearheads this transition faster than her parents are comfortable with, the real feelings of Mom and Dad start to be revealed.

 © 2012 by Teek



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The world through grains of sand -- Chapter 3

This is the story of Aiden Sampsa and how his life changes after his bout with MORFS. Aiden used to be a pretty average guy going through his freshman year in high school. After MORFS, things change. Read on to find out how he and everyone around him cope with that change.

~o~O~o~

Chapter 3 - Morning Ritual.


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Bikini Beach: Desperate Times, Desperate Measures

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Bikini Beach: Desperate Times, Desperate Measures
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Synopsis: Fred's life is coming apart, and in his desperation, he is gambling on a very extreme strategy. After a meeting with Anya at the park, however, he discovers a new, less final way to save what's important to him.

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The Jekyll Legacy - 32

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The Jekyll Legacy by Jaye Michael and Levanah Greene

The Jekyll Legacy

by Jaye Michael
& Levanah Greene

Chapter Thirty-Two —
Many Meetings

Victorian alchemy meets modern science and magic.
What could possibly go wrong?



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 1856

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike)
Part 1856
by Angharad

Copyright © 2012 Angharad
All Rights Reserved.
  
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The Revenant - Part 5

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Part 5

Echoes

Martine continues her recovery and goes home. She discovers more about who she is and her life.

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Return of the Queen 16

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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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Belle of the ball 29

I can't believe this keeps happening to me!



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Summer with Em - Part 1

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Summer with Em
Part 1

by Julie D. Cole

Copyright © 2012 Julie D. Cole
All Rights Reserved.
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The Duchess of Arad, Chapter 2

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The Duchess of Arad
Chapter 2

Maria's Story

by Jenny Sugar
Copyright © 2012 Jenny Sugar
All Rights Reserved.



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All The World's A Stage

“All The World's A Stage”

By

Julie O



Edited

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Itinerant



In the Play of Life, sometimes the performers don't follow the script



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Return of the Queen 15

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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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Kit and Kin 11

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Kit and Kin
 
by
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Takeshi Saito was a quiet student who kept his head down in Ravencrest High School trying to get along. But strange things happen in this small town and the spotlight finds those who would rather hide. So Takeshi finds himself pulled from his happy geek corner to somewhere else, somewhere he is not sure of.

Just another day in Ravencrest.



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Avatar - Beachhead Ch2

Avatar Beachhead


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Bikini Beach: In the Beginning

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Bikini Beach: In the Beginning
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There are a lot of questions about the old woman. Where did she come from? Why is her power limited to gender changes? What is the secret she is concealing from Anya? How does she know the SRU wizard? After much time with the BB story universe, it is time to answer some of the questions.

I would like to thank Ellie for helping keep the Beach true to its intent. I'd also like to thank those authors who have chosen to play in my little story universe, especially Danielle J, who has not only written so well, but has also been a great inspiration to my own stories. Also, Bill Hart has given me permission to use the SRU wizard in the manner I describe herein.



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Jem...Chapter 70

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Jem…Chapter 70
by Bailey Summers

I lean back against the couch pulling my knee up and holding it with my hands as I stare at the screen. It’s just over thirty two hundred dollars with I tunes having taken their cuts and there’s still the cash we have to pay out on our covers.

And then there’s taxes.

Oh I so need to get myself to school. I can get through this but tomorrow, tomorrow we’ll have to go to our bank and get our things set up with our accounts manager and get walked through all of this.

I’m not going to lose this chance. For myself and for us too.



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Inventory/Incomplete/Insane

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Inventory/Incomplete/Insane


A trio of terse verse, for better or worse



(or: "There goes rhymin' Sigh, mon!")



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Fairyland Trail, Part 8

McKenzie has declared that he does not want to grow up to be a man. Signs of puberty appear and McKenzie begs Mom to schedule a visit to the clinic Jessica recommended. Will McKenzie get past the gatekeepers? Kaylie's remarks and McKenzie's increasing femininity lead to harassment incidents at school.
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Nightmare in Elm Grove - Kyles Halloween adventure.

I just love my neighboorhood. Only here can it rain on halloween after everyone is out trick or treating!



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The Duchess of Arad

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The Duchess of Arad
Chapter 1

Dr. Richard Harrison wanted to find things that no one had previously discovered. He certainly did.

by Jenny Sugar
Copyright © 2012 Jenny Sugar
All Rights Reserved.



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 1855

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike)
Part 1855
by Angharad

Copyright © 2012 Angharad
All Rights Reserved.
  
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The Tribe of the Mountains – Chapter 5 – The Goddess

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The Tribe of the Mountains — Chapter 5 — The Goddess

God or devil, spirit or creature, male or female, usually the distinction is easy to make and it is utilitarian.
If it is powerful and helps me it is a God.
If it is powerful and hinders me it is a Devil.
If it does not have flesh but was never a human being, it is a spirit.
If it has flesh, is a creature.
If has a penis and can`t bear children is a male.
If has a vagina and can get pregnant is female.

But what happens when all definitions get mixed up? When male does not have a penis but still can`t get pregnant, when a god has flesh and has its own objectives, sometimes helping, sometimes hindering my work?
Can our minds survive the chaos? Can it become Kaos, the creative force of mythology?

From the teachings of the blessed ones as originally kept in the Library of the Mountains.



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Trial and Heiress - 4

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Nathan Poole is ready to become Sarah's Warden, but a long lost family heirloom changes his life and future.

 
 

Trial and Heiress
Chapter 4

By
Amethyst


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You Have it All Wrong Four - The Kids Story - Part 43

You Have It All Wrong Four

By SaraUK

 

Part 43



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Bikin Beach: The Nerds (trilogy)

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Bikini Beach: The Nerds
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This series of stories was originally posted as 3 separate stories. The theme ties together so well I figured it would be best to make a 3-chapter or 3-part single posting. Yes, I know that this borrows VERY HEAVILY from "Revenge of the Nerds". That's on purpose. If you don't like that, don't read. I just added some Bikini Beach 'magic'....

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Positively Patsy - by Marianne G on Kindle

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Patrick Reece never went to college but ended up paying the bills by working in a diner. But he had a plan to better himself by writing original songs.

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Positively Patsy
by Marianne G
Now on Kindle


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I Wish -Book 3- Sisters Forever by Amethyst on Kindle

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Shannon may now be a magical being but she still has to deal with the more mundane aspects of life such as settling in at school and working as a model! But danger is still out there, whether it is high school drama queens, disgraced ex-cops or malevolent supernatural forces. Shannon has to deal--but she does have her sister to help!

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Sisters Forever
I Wish Book 3
by Amethyst
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Uncivil by Angela Rasch Now on Kindle

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Originally posted on BigCloset as "Frank, My Dear" now on Kindle from DopplerPress

Uncivil by Angela Rasch

 

Uncivil
by Angela Rasch


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Masks 19 - Keeping the Peace - A Disturbance of the Peace on Kindle

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The world turned upside down!? Famous superheroine accused of murder! Lawrence Hawthorne and his lovely, talented, and dangerous assistant/bodyguard, Sally, must use their skills, powers and experience to track down and stop the real murderers (and the people who hired them) before a mysterious doomsday weapon can be unleashed.

All this amid a backstory of alien invasions, political, corruption, and corporate wrongdoing at the highest levels.

This latest in Rodford Edmiston's intriguing Masks saga combines science fiction, superheroes, swords, noir detectives, cyber sleuthing, and transgender shapeshifting with intricate plotting and tense action!

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Keeping the Peace
Masks 19 - A Disturbance in the Peace
By Rodford Edmiston
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