CHAPTER 8
The school day passed far more easily than it ever had at Bowness. I was, for the moment, the centre of attention, and classmates were queuing up to ask me about Singapore, my running, all sorts.

CHAPTER 84
I span on the bench, and the old monster was there behind me, just coming through the gate, Hywel at his shoulder.

Do You Hear Our Sisters Sing?

Two Drabbles

Waking up:

Child : “Mom! Mom! I had the most horrible dream!

Everything was.... different! My room, my clothes, even my body! And....and I was stuck like that for like, the rest of my life!

Mother: It was just a dream honey. You are safe, and everything is back to normal, right?

Child: I guess, but why in heaven would I dream of having to live life as a BOY?

Excerpt from a Lost Pilot for Star Trek:

 
Part I - The Homecoming

Kelly Grace arrives at his aunt's ranch during a college break. Will an unfortunate incident allow his sexy, feminine aunt to help him enjoy a "softer" side of life? Or will his masculine stubborness be too strong?

I was watching the news and one piece made me cry. I vowed that I will never work on anything for Myanmar (formerly Burma) again, unless it is an aid project. It shames me that I didn't question my own actions and my employer's actions before.

CHAPTER 83
Alice’s appointment duly came, and despite my misgivings I made time to go along with her. If I was being told off for interfering, I could still offer moral support by my presence.

She said if, for some reason, she does not return in the new year to have a good Christmas, but she wasn't talking to me, more to my colleague at the next desk.

We all think we know she was born a man, but I don't really care. She has big dark eyes that I could drown in. I like to hear her laugh and she's also good fun to talk to.

She would never be interested in me though. I'm not brave enough or young enough to do what she did and I don't think she's a lesbian too.

“This attempt to make the Watanabes legitimate would likely end in Agent Ripley’s death?” Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda asked his Justice Minister, Kunio Hatoyama.

“If Agent Ripley died doing the Swan Song work, do you think that would satisfy him?”

Synopsis- Chuck gets to meet Hiromi’s parents for the first time and preparations continue to be made for a renewed Operation Swan Song

Strange moons, frightening creatures, inexplicable events... the mystery woman joins her rescuers as they continue their journey.

Somewhere Else Entirely

by Penny Lane

2 - Tanon's Caravan