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Street Justice Chap. 8

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Unpossible Me from DopplerPress

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Justin’s life took a detour when he tried to use a shortcut...

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Seems Too Good - Chapters 41 and 42

“Seems

Seems Too Good



Chapters 41 and 42

by Sofia Hammerstein

Doctor Nick Benning has worked hard to become a phenomenal surgeon. Ads for traveling to a new dimension have begun to pop up everywhere; including a billboard asking 'Life got you down? Debt sky-high? Health problems? Just needing new scenery? Visit Portal Relocations on the web to learn of your chance for a new life!' Circumstances in life change for him and the journey begins to sound intriguing despite the stories he's heard... (A Tale from the Diaper Dimension)



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 1251.

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike)
Part 1251
by Angharad

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Routes 2

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Our first morning in the UK was brighter, a communal breakfast taken in the conservatory and garden, bunkhouse style in the way everyone clubbed together. I still felt like shit, my usual reaction to long haul flights, but Maz and I had been woken by our daughter at about seven, Maz pretending to be asleep even after a prod from the girl. I understood why when LC finally turned to me for permission.

“Dad?”

“Yes, love?”

The slightest of twitches from her, and then that surge of confidence, or maybe hope, that warmed my heart.

“Can I play with the dogs again?”



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Riffletown Girls by Maryanne Peters on Kindle

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More "Mostly Happy Endings" by Maryanne!

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Riffletown Girls
by Maryanne Peters
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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 1788

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike)
Part 1788
by Angharad

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You Have it All Wrong Four - The Kids Story - Part 32

You Have It All Wrong Four

By SaraUK

 

Part 32



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Kit and Kin 5

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Kit and Kin

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Takeshi Saito was a quiet student who kept his head down in Ravenscrest High School trying to get along. But strange things happen in this small town and 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 Ravenscrest.



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Uniforms

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That little voice had whispered in my ear for as long as I could remember, and while I was very definitely aroused by thoughts of girls, the thought of doing things with what I carried around in my trousers was actively nauseating. I didn’t like it on me, I certainly didn’t like one on somebody else.

So what did that make me?

 

Uniforms

by Cyclist



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Perspectives: 03

Josie

A helpful substitute


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Olivia's Hope - Part 3

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Damsel in Distress

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Damsel in Distress
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The princess has been captured by the evil sorcerer and only a humble under-squire can rescue her. This story was originally written and posted in 2001.



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The Pink Painting Smock

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The Pink Painting Smock

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Milo couldn’t understand how it had happened, all of the boys in the class knew that when it was time for art class you either brought your own apron or made sure that you got to the art cupboard first, yet here he was at the end of the line and the only thing left was the pink painting smock.



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 1787

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike)
Part 1787
by Angharad

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Bears Know Best - Part 27

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Bears Know Best

Part 27 of 28
by Tiffany Shar

Edited by Carla Ann

Thirteen year-old Taylor Landt’s step-mother believes that he should be the next great football player for the high school he’ll be attending in the fall. Having a dad who is an accomplished professional linebacker, and growing up surrounded by professional football coaches and players should all but guarantee his ability to dominate on the field. Unfortunately he hates playing football, and knows his height and build will never allow him to be successful at the sport. Faced with an obsessive step-mother who ignores his obvious talents in other areas but instead thinks he is a blight on his father’s reputation, Taylor does the unthinkable and moves to Ohio to live with his mother who abandoned their family and left him with his father eight years ago.

Soon after his arrival, Taylor discovers there’s more to his inability to follow in his fathers’ footsteps than just his height. Will it be possible for him to make friends in a new town in the middle of nowhere outside the shadow of his dad's fame? Will Taylor be able to finally make peace with his mother who abandoned them all those years ago? And how long can he keep his secrets to himself?



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It was a rainy day in 1982. : 6

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It was a rainy day in 1982. : 6
by Dawn_Smith_1972 as written
by Barbara Lynn Terry

Part I - A school day.

That night, I wore one of my new nightshirts to bed. This had a Care Bear on the front with a cute rainbow. I made sure my face was washed, and I got in to bed. Mom came in a few minutes later and kissed me good night. That night I had a wonderful dream. I dreamt I was in Gym, and Duane was there, looking at me kind of weird like.



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Through the years: Two against the world part 19


Tracy looked around the room. The room was big enough to fit two twin sized beds in it, plus a desk, thin, but tall dresser, bookcase and a bean-bag chair. Tracy pondered moving things around for a moment, but then decided against it. “I don't want to change your house all around.”

Frank got down on one knee and looked her in the eyes. “Tracy, this is your house, till your parents get here. You want to nail the beds to the ceiling, we'll do it. I don't know if it will hold, but we'll do it.” She giggled at the thought of a bed on the ceiling.

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Thanks to Djkauf for the editing

Away from Oroville, free at least. Here is a short chapter, with a few guest stars.

ratings and warning are up for assualt on a minor, but fear not, it's not Tracy this time.

--SEPARATOR--



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She of the Jade Skirt - Part I

She of the Jade Skirt

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Sleethr & Draflow

 



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Who are the Real Monsters? Chapter 16

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Who are the Real Monsters?

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Elsbeth


Ken Umeki will learn that not all monsters come out at night.

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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 1786

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike)
Part 1786
by Angharad

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Dottie's Sleepover - A Jaci and Dottie story

Dottie’s Sleepover - A Jaci and Dottie Story

“Can I have a sleepover, Tante?”



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Gaby Book 8 Chapter *32* Hop Along Bond

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Chapter *8.32*

Hop Along Bond

Unlike the motorway services back in blighty, places like Bruchsal actually have some halfway decent food on offer. We all selected our food and then commandeered a corner of the restaurant.



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Perspectives: 02

Josie

Arrangements for the end of term

Perspectives:
a novel with eight voices

by Louise Anne Smithson

Carol — mother of Jenny and Joe (Friday 22nd July 2011)



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Extra Time 26

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CHAPTER 26
Unless you are peculiarly lucky, work is something that serves to highlight the pleasure of what you prefer to spend your time doing. If it weren’t for work, you think, I could do whatever it is all day and every day. You know, though, in the back of your mind, that it would be like bathing in chocolate. Kinkily nice for thirty seconds or so before it would cloy and repel.



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You are What you Read - Part Two Chapter 1

You Are What Your Read - Part Two
Chapter One
by Freya


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Lost in the Mists of Time - Chapter 1

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Lost in the Mists of Time
By Fiona Murray

Ian Macpherson celebrating his 60th birthday with a trip to Scotland, finds himself on a dark and mist covered moor. Will soon be Lost in the Mists of Time



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Pixie's Honor : Chapter 2

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Pixie's Honor

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Matthew learns even the littlest of fairies value honor above all

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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 1785

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike)
Part 1785
by Angharad

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Bears Know Best - Part 26

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Bears Know Best

Part 26 of 28
by Tiffany Shar

Edited by Carla Ann

Thirteen year-old Taylor Landt’s step-mother believes that he should be the next great football player for the high school he’ll be attending in the fall. Having a dad who is an accomplished professional linebacker, and growing up surrounded by professional football coaches and players should all but guarantee his ability to dominate on the field. Unfortunately he hates playing football, and knows his height and build will never allow him to be successful at the sport. Faced with an obsessive step-mother who ignores his obvious talents in other areas but instead thinks he is a blight on his father’s reputation, Taylor does the unthinkable and moves to Ohio to live with his mother who abandoned their family and left him with his father eight years ago.

Soon after his arrival, Taylor discovers there’s more to his inability to follow in his fathers’ footsteps than just his height. Will it be possible for him to make friends in a new town in the middle of nowhere outside the shadow of his dad's fame? Will Taylor be able to finally make peace with his mother who abandoned them all those years ago? And how long can he keep his secrets to himself?



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Duty Calls chapter 08-31+

When our connecting flight from Bangkok finally arrived at ‘Tan’* we quietly made tracks. We managed to successfully return to our own area, while barely avoiding a work detail or two which Trank happened to note were forming up shortly after we arrived. Even at our own compound he was working point.



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Perspectives: 01

Josie

Problems with my brother

Perspectives:

a novel with voices

by Louise Anne Smithson

Jenny — daughter of Carol (Monday 18th July 2011)


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Skirting the issue 3 What a drag!

The evening is not yet dark enough for headlights as a red blur passes by. The grass on the verge of the road barely moves from its passing. The deer drinking its water in the ditch looked up after its passing looked around and went back to drinking.



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Mandy Collins - My Story - Part 1 Chapter 9

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Mandy Collins - My Story
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A novel by Bronwen Welsh

Part One Chapter Nine   A Big Decision



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Through the years: Two against the world part 18


“Dad? Do you mind?” Maggie asked her father.

“Not at all. We talked about it this morning. I can help Conner around the property and she can help make sure that everything is in order down there.”

“Also, I haven't seen Shelly in almost ten years.” Bernice admitted. “I've missed her being around all the time, like when we lived in Castro Valley, when you were Tracy's age.”

--SEPARATOR--

Big thanks to Djkauf for the edits

A big one this time. Tracy on the day of her departure. William at work. And a surprise visit from Molly Hallmark

--SEPARATOR--



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A Modest Proposal by Melanie Brown - on Kindle

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It was a simple idea.

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A Modest Proposal
by Melanie Brown
Now on Kindle



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The Last Holidays - Kindle eBook by Grover Young

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Craig is one of Earth's bio-engineered soldiers in a war against an alien invasion. Unfortunately, when he uses his powers, he turns female. Now Halcyon has to deal with invaders and with Craig's girlfriend's preference for his female self! On top of that, Earth is losing the war.... There must be another way to deal with the conflict or the world will run out of holidays—forever!

The Last Holidays



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Football Girl~Seasons 1 and 2 on Kindle

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Football Girl - Seasons 1 & 2

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Football Girl ~ Season 1
or
Football Girl ~ Season 2

The first books in the Football Girl series have been available from the Kindle Store for some time and get mostly 4 and 5 star reviews.



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Easy as Falling Off a Bike 10 - Wuthering Dormice 2 - on Kindle

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The continuing story of Cathy and friends...

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Easy as Falling Off a Bike
10. Wuthering Dormice 2
by Angharad
Now on Kindle


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