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Stuck in the Middle -32

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Stuck in the Middle


In this chapter, a routine morning unfolds in the Blake household as Emily and the others prepare for a day of errands. A visit to the library offers a moment of quiet discovery, while a trip to the grocery store brings its usual chaos and laughter. Through small moments and simple interactions, Emily finds herself settling into the rhythm of her new life, experiencing the warmth and steady presence of family in unexpected ways.

Copyright © Natasa Jacobs. All Rights Reserved.



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The Lynching Tree II

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Caution: This story is involves explicit violence, cruelty, torture, blood and suicide. I originaly quit writing it because it was too much. Time and the times have revived it but if those things are triggering for you do not read this.



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Andy and Dawn by Angela Rasch on DopplerPress

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What would you do for your career? What would you do for your best friend?

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Andy and Dawn
by Angela Rasch
A DopplerPress Original
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Andrea Leonard believes that television is where great actors go to die. A star of stage and screen, she fervently objects when her agent wants her to take the lead role in a television series.

Don Champp's life is in neutral. He isn't sure what he wants to do with his future, or what he wants to be... or who. When an agent tells him they have the perfect role for him, he takes the card and tries out for the part without any expectation of it turning into something more.



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Aurora - Part 1 of 9

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Aurora

by Karen Page

Part 1

Aurora

Ashleigh is thrust into a remote, enigmatic scientific project shrouded in secrecy. As she navigates a team of brilliant but eccentric scientists, she discovers that her role goes beyond logistics—she must keep the team grounded while unravelling their ambitious, mysterious work. Amidst power struggles, old connections reignited, and the discovery of chilling secrets hidden in the shadows of the old Anchor pub, Ashleigh finds herself drawn into a world where the line between innovation and danger blurs. Will she rise to the challenge, or will the weight of past and present threaten to unravel everything?



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A Little Bit of Change - 3


A Little Bit of Change: 3

by Clara
Copyright©2012, 2024 Clara Schumann

 

Davey adjusts to life as Kari's wife, but a social event to celebrate Kari's latest
professional achievement forces him to face the world outside of his home. With the
help of his sister-in-law and confidant, Allison, Davey has to work up the courage
to step through the door.



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Just... Friends?

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What if your best friend liked you better as a girl?

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Just... Friends?
by Melanie Brown
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Singing to the Moon Chapter 6

Singing to the Moon
Chapter 6

by Maggie Finson


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Cider Without Roses 10

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CHAPTER 10
The meal was, of course, superb, for that is where my mother keeps her strength, or at least part of it. There was also the strength she showed every day, in her love and support of her new daughter, but it was in the kitchen where she shone.



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Daughter to Demons - 20

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Daughter to Demons

by Jeffrey M. Mahr and Levanah

Chapter Twenty:
Far Above Rubies



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 1588

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike)
Part 1588
by Angharad

Copyright © 2011 Angharad
All Rights Reserved.
  
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The Princess of the Desert -- Chapter 5

The Princess of the Desert

By Melodie Thomas

Edited by Holly Hart

Chapter 5

Thursday, September 18, 2008
Forensics positively identified Robert Melons of Boston as the body found a little over six months ago. The ongoing detailed investigation into his background has revealed nothing to explain why he was kidnapped. No evidence of transsexual behavior or ties to such behavior was found. Everything that we have found says he was just a kid going to school.



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To Save A Family

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A young man tries to find a way to put his broken family back together.



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A Change in Lifestyle chapter 12

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A Change in Lifestyle
Chapter 12

‘But I’m a man, I’m a man, I’m a man but I feel like a woman.Oh I really feel like a woman today.’
‘OMG what to do?’
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Before I had chance to decide the phone was ringing so I had no choice but to answer. It was Helen.

‘Hi sweetheart. Do you miss me?’

‘Oh. Hi Helen. Where are you?’



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01 - A Plague of Changes

A Plague of Changes
By
Morpheus

In the not too distant future, a strange virus has spread throughout the world, changing those infected.
A Burke's Virus Story



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Too Little, Too Late? 53

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CHAPTER 53
Alec didn’t bat an eyelid when I walked in. One small remark, that was it.

“I was wondering how long it would take you”

He was, if anything, looking shabbier than he had before Christmas, and I had to ask myself how he had managed during the holiday period. That was a time that had always hit Mam hard, and I could tell Alec was no different. He made a short note, then looked up as I took my seat.

“How far out are you now, Jill? Work?”



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Fate and the Iron Tiger PART 4


Fate and the Iron Tiger PART IV
An Exalted Tale by Dr. Bender

Pieces of the mystery surrounding River's Bend begin to fall into place as Tetsu is forced to decide who to trust and Feather begins to deal with her newfound feelings. But as a murderous new warrior walks into town, the only certainty that fate has to offer is suffering...



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Bob and Ted had been friends since high school, which was many years ago. Ted was an animatronics, robotics and special effects guru, and had used Bob as a guinea pig on many of his, often groundbreaking, special effects projects, turning him into all sorts of characters from credible versions of Prince Charles, Marilyn Monroe and John Lennon, through to sci-fi and animal characters. Bob was comfortable as both male and female characters and always tried to act the part of whoever or whatever he looked like.



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Suzanne's cousin Clare: 4

Clare

Suzanne and I get ready
to entertain her guests

Suzanne’s cousin Clare:
and how she changed my life

by Louise Anne Smithson


Chapter 4

Dinner preparations



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Arooo....4

Arooo….4

Chapter 4

Magic sucks…

I feel drunk in that bad..bad..got the spins bad but for some reason I can’t get sick and my heart is tearing itself apart. Everything really important dropped out from under me and I lashed out and hurt people that’ve only been kind to me.

I thought I was done doing that PTD freak out stuff.

But Kelly was the one who got me through that.

And Kelly is gone.

And I’ve been to war, I’ve done horrible things for my country and the scars have always weighed heavy on my soul.

But none of that’s hurt like this has.



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Belle Road - Part 2

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Belle Road
A Transgender Anthology based on
The Beatles' Abbey Road Album


Part Two: I Don't Want to Leave Her Now!



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Seattle Gal Part 2

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SEATTLE GAL
Chapter Two
Learning About Jessica

 
by Susan Jean Charles
 
Jessica starts learning about being an adult woman.



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You Are The Target: 3. The Perfect Couple

I had to set my trap in Iowa and set myself into that trap, as bait.

[ conclusion ]


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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 1587

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike)
Part 1587
by Angharad

Copyright © 2011 Angharad
All Rights Reserved.
  
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Singing to the Moon Chapter 5

Singing to the Moon
Chapter 5

by Maggie Finson


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Cider Without Roses 9

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CHAPTER 9
And school days passed, until the weekend came, and each day began with the assembly of what was becoming, for me, a type of second family. We girls would meet on the bus, tease and be teased, and pass comment on everything from the colour of a teacher’s hair to the particular gifts and failings of boys.



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You Have it All Wrong Four - The Kids Story - Part 02

You Have It All Wrong Four

By SaraUK

 

Part 2



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Off to Seek a Wizard -13- Teller of Tales

Off to Seek a Wizard...
-13-
Teller of Tales

by Erin Halfelven

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Slacker Part 3

Slacker-
Part Three

by:
Moongoddess


In which Marnie makes new friends, contacts an old friend, and a mystery guest signs in...

I would like to thank my Beta Readers, Bailey Summers and Lisa Danielle for their input and ideas. I'd also like to thank all of you for giving me a place to share my work. Last but not least, I'd like to thank my lovely Muse, Dani for everything she is.
All characters Copyright 2011 - 2012 BolaDesign Studios. Image Copyright SuperArtistbOy.


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The Princess of the Desert -- Chapter 4

The Princess of the Desert

By Melodie Thomas

Edited by Holly Hart

Chapter 4



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The Christmas Ditz also Part 2 of 3

The
Christmas Ditz also part 2 of 3


My attempt at a Hard Boiled Detective story. Hope it is not as confusing. Have tried to explain certain hard boiled words and statements. Goddess Bless you All.



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Bridges 25

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Bridges 25

Chapter 25

I’d like to have been able to be one of those people that say that things just went great once they made their decision to transition and I’ve kept my head pretty low really. I really, really wanted to feel complete ever since I came face to face with who I really was. Counseling and research and the daydreams and fantasies are all totally out the window right now.

Cass comes over and she presses her body up against mine and she starts to kiss me…which is awesome but torture too. She smells like her pancakes, sausage and coffee. Tastes like it too. Me…I haven’t had anything but water.

Today’s the day.

My SRS surgery and oh god I’m flat out scared.



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A Letter to My Ex

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A Letter to My Ex

Dear Sharon,

I’m writing this, not necessarily to send, but so I can get my thoughts in order before I talk to you. See, I’ve been keeping a secret, and its beginning to feel like lying. I’ve gone back and forth on when I should tell you, with one part of my brain saying “confess! you are sinning against her and against God by not being honest with her!” The other part is saying “Wait! You’ll only hurt her and yourself if you tell her now!”



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BigCloset December 2011 Christmas Spirit Contest Voting

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Mute

Mute
By Stanman63
Melanie Ezell's Big Closet Ultimate Writer's Challenge
Thanks To Melanie Ezell's Big Closet Ultimate Writer's Challenge For Inspiration!
SynopsisI am now who I always wanted to be, thanks to science.


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Wild Magic 12

I want to title this one “I believe”. I’m going to just take a minute to say some things.

I’m laying in my bed, thinking about my date last night, and what my life has been like for the last couple of weeks. Yeah, I’ve been a girl for a less than a month, and in that time I’ve gone from a depressed Junior Varsity quarterback with a broken heart to a fairly happy witch, dating (and maybe even in love with) the Varsity quarterback.

Wow, when you think about it that way, it really sounds like I’m some kind of a slut.



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 1586

The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike)
Part 1586
by Angharad

Copyright © 2011 Angharad
All Rights Reserved.
  
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No Substitute for Romance by Maryanne Peters on Kindle

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If you can't be yourself, be someone else!

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No Substitute for Romance
by Maryanne Peters
Book 22 in Mostly Happy Endings
Now on Kindle


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Masks 1 - Template on Kindle

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"I don't want to be a superhero!" There was surprising heat, there; some deep emotional mark, most likely.

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Masks 1


by Rodford Edmiston

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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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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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