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Weeping Willow. Book 3, Chapter 19 of 23

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Chapter 19

After the announcements, the four of them sat at a table with marker pens. At their right was the store manager to ensure that all products being signed had a correct sales receipt. The line moved slowly, with them learning to answer the questions with enough information but not so much as to slow down the line. They sat and signed and talked until lunch, when the manager asked that the guests be given some time to get refreshments.



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Beacon of Hope - Chapter One

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Beacon of Hope



Chapter One



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Beacon of Hope


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Beacon of Hope



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Rewriting the Script

Parents-to-be, James and Jennifer give serious consideration to an unorthodox parenting arrangement



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Invoker part 1.5

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Sometimes death isn't the end. Sometimes, people can come back with new lives and new powers. This is one of those times.

This is a serial story with litrpg and gamelit elements.



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Eerie Saloon 4: Jessie Hanks, Outlaw Queen by Ellie Dauber and Chris Leeson - Now on Kindle

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Jessie Hanks is on the run from Eerie after the death of Toby Hess, but, as she discovers, there's some things a boy-turned-gal can't escape from. Most of all, from herself.

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Destiny: Legacy of a Spellbinder Part 8

Destiny: Legacy of a Spellbinder

Ragarnok Rising III

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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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Sarah Carerra - 3.29 - The Autumn Ball

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I nervously exited the vehicle when we pulled up in front of Paul's house, and the front door opened before I made it even halfway up the walk. Paul came rushing out excitedly, and I once more thought about calling this whole thing off.

Sarah Carerra 3: Concerto in A-
Chapter 3.29 - The Autumn Ball
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2012 Megan Campbell
Released: November 26, 2012


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Tribe of the Mountains Chapter 9 – Expanding and Converting.

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Tribe of the Mountains Chapter 9 — Expanding and Converting.

Kids, you have a choice.
Not much of a choice some of you say, but you have it.
Forget the pressure from our society.
You know that your mothers will keep contact one way or the other.
Go to your rooms today.
Think.
Do I want to be a man, a woman or one of the tribe?
You had all your life up to this moment to decide, but think a little more.
You have one week.
Use it.

Linda Basteter
Discourse to the children of the Tribe at their thirteenth birthday.



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Ezekiel's Victory - Chapter 13


Ezekiel's Victory



by BB



Chapter 13

In a time and place where his wrongness would lead to him being stoned or burned unto his death, Ezekiel found a way to fulfil all of his duties as given to be him by God, and yet still be true to himself.

This is the story of Ezekiel's Victory.


Ezekiel's Family have fled and Charity is to finally get her wish.



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Ch 05: The Freak

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Costumes

By Teek

Chapter 5

The Freak

Summary: Stephanie only has a future if people in her life can accept her for who she is. Friendship is a new concept for Stephanie, and figuring it out will not be easy. Joanne thought she knew everything she needed to know about friendship, but a noper of all things is teaching her a lesson.

 © 2012 by Teek



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Music Magic - 1

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In this magical romantic mystery, a teenage boy wakes up one morning to find himself afflicted with a strange musical curse. The boy tries to find the source of the curse to end it but finding magic in today's world isn't easy, especially when love is involved.

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This is a complete story of four parts and I'll post one part every Sunday.

Music Magic
by Terry Volkirch

Prelude to a Curse in A Flat



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 1875

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike)
Part 1875
by Angharad

Copyright © 2012 Angharad
All Rights Reserved.
  
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Getting What He Deserved

Author's note: After the discussion here about certain stories and websites, I could not stop myself! Enjoy! Apologies if this offends anyone, as my sense of humor can be odd at times.



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Dandelion War - 1

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Dandelion War by Jaye Michael and Levanah Greene

Dandelion War

Jaye Michael
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Levanah Greene

Chapter One
Opening Salvo



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Burger Queen

Burger Queen.

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Angharad



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A Christmas Story

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Naughty or Nice

This is a tale about a girl who has, for the most part, lived a very relaxing and pampered life. But, from time to time, she has a rather “naughty” side that wanted to come out and play.

One year, Rebecca became especially worried about her actions throughout the year, wondering if she would make Santa’s Naughty or Nice list for Christmas.

This story was inspired by a sexy pink Santa stocking cap at a local convenience store that simply stated, “Naughty or Nice” on the white trim. It inspired a “photo shoot” and the story followed.
I hope you enjoy!

Merry Christmas, and remember to temper your naughtiness throughout the year, even though being naughty is DEFINITELY more fun!

XO Rebecca

(This is the TEXT version of the story. Please download the PDF file to appreciate the story as it was composed.)
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Christmas Changes Chapter~1

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‘I stood at the garden gate and looked back at the house for the final time. The front door was shut and the place where I had lived all my life was now closed to me...

 


Christmas Changes

A Penmarris Story
Chapter 1


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Squires-8

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 8
by Bailey Summers

Copyright © 2012 Bailey Summers
All rights reserved.


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Extra Time 42

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CHAPTER 42
He was gone again, home to catch up on his job, Von driving, and I had to ask myself how in hell he was managing to keep it together over there. No girls, no family, nothing to look forward to but another session of poisoning. I asked Von how he was doing it, and she simply looked away, blushing. Ah.

“It’s not sex, see? We don’t… he can’t, can he? All chewed up. Just, look, felt right to give him some comfort, innit?”



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Why she left.

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I looked in the mirror at 9 years old: I saw her for the first time young and vibrant she wanted to come out and play. I told her not yet; I was scared I didn’t want to make them mad.
 


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Ezekiel's Victory - Chapter 12


Ezekiel's Victory



by BB



Chapter 12

In a time and place where his wrongness would lead to him being stoned or burned unto his death, Ezekiel found a way to fulfil all of his duties as given to be him by God, and yet still be true to himself.

This is the story of Ezekiel's Victory.


The family have fended off a delegation from the village where they are currently staying, but they have been told to leave in the morning. In the meantime, Constance is disguised as Ezekiel, her late brother. And Charity has asked for a favor from Samuel, her father ...



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The Travel Agency: Free Vacation


The Travel Agency: Free Vacation
By
Morpheus

A college student is feeling heartbroken and depressed but is then offered a free vacation, a vacation to a world unlike any he had ever imagined. This story was originally written and posted in 2003.



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Duty Calls chapter 23-35+

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Nicci and I passed Ralph as we were on our way out. He was just coming in along with four of the guys from another detail.

“Hi Lynn, you look great as usual. Late lunch?”

“Yes, and thanks, I needed that.”



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Penny for Your Thoughts?

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Penny for Your Thoughts?
By Drew Miller

(Even the promise of a white Christmas in the most unlikely of places is no longer enough to cheer up thirty year old Allen, but an unlikely encounter with a stranger pulls him out of the depths of despair and gives him cause to hope for the first time in a long time).



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 1874

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike)
Part 1874
by Angharad

Copyright © 2012 Angharad
All Rights Reserved.
  
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A Turn of the Cards. Chapter 1. Hey

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A Turn of the Cards
Chapter 1.
Hey
by Rebecca Anderson

Harvard makes mistakes too, you know. Kissinger taught there.
– Woody Allen



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A Turn of the Cards. Mike Check. Check One Two (Introduction)

For D, wherever he is. I hope he’s still writing.

And with thanks to Ken and Raena, who are richer in spirit than any of the characters I could ever hope to describe in this story.

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I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favor to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.

– Ecclesiastes 9:11.



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Bikini Beach: Mommy's Girl

Bikini Beach: Mommy's Girl
By Ellie Dauber (c) 2001

Has Jill Nash figured out a way to use the magic of Bikini Beach for her own evil ends?



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Out of the Blue Part I

Out of the Blue
By Drew Miller

When Eric Campbell wakes up on a park bench with no memory of how he got there, he finds that the season is not the only thing that has changed! Committed to a mental institution shortly thereafter, he begins questioning his own sanity while at the same time adjusting to his new life as a woman.



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Becoming Karen - 3

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Becoming Karen - 3

By Katherine Day

(Copyright 2012)

(Love comes to Kenny in this chapter, but it comes from an unusual source.
Thus continues this story, which is a sequel to “To Be or Not To Be,” of a boy who finds a new life.)


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Into the Light

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Into the Light

by:
Elsbeth



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You Can't Go Back

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You Can’t Go Back
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At his college reunion, a man looks back at his life, and has many regrets. When he meets an old love, he finds they both feel regrets. Perhaps Madam Zelda, at the local county fair, has a way to help them?
A little change from Bikini Beach for a bit...

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Antifreeze...Part 1.

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Antifreeze…Part 1.

I read the letter having to sit down on the steps.

I had gotten home from work feeling well honestly pretty grotty and gross. I worked last night stripping at Cecilia’s.

Yes I strip.

No, I don’t want to. I really never wanted a lot of the things that happened in my life to have happened.



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Should have stayed in bed.

My real name is Linton Milton, Linton Markus Milton. My Father was responsible for my name even though he left us 2 months after I was born for some sleaze that got him killed so I never knew him but I can happily blame my troubles on him.



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Avatar - Beachhead Ch5

Avatar Beachhead


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Timeless Romance by Maryanne Peters on Kindle

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Maryanne's 33rd collection of Mostly Happy Endings!

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Timeless Romance
Mostly Happy Endings #33
by Maryanne Peters
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The Frozen Balance - by Persephone - Kindle Edition

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Sometimes sacrifices have to be made to save the world from war...



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Eerie Saloon 4: Jessie Hanks, Outlaw Queen by Ellie Dauber and Chris Leeson - Now on Kindle

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Jessie Hanks is on the run from Eerie after the death of Toby Hess, but, as she discovers, there's some things a boy-turned-gal can't escape from. Most of all, from herself.

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The Sister Act by Melanie Brown on Kindle

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Brian never wanted to be a girl, but when you have an actress for an older sister, a HUGE resemblance to her, and then throw in an agent who would do pretty much anything to get a contract — it was better to go with the flow, wasn't it?

Or was that just a really good excuse?

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