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Singular Pursuit by Stickmaker Now eBook and Paperback!

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In an abandoned island resort...

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It was supposed to be a working vacation. Vic and Michelle get a luxury vacation in exchange for teaching T.O.W.E.R. Agents how to handle superhuman opponents. Except that there's much more going on...



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Try Something New Chap. 13

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Bull

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Bull
A Short Story
By Maryanne Peters

People would say that you cannot ever meet two friend more different than me and PJ Leitch. But the fact is that we grew up in the country on neighboring farms, and a bike pathe beside the road between them. We had a hand in making that path, and also our special track down to the Lohanokie River in front and other up into the Campbell Mountains behind. We loved the outdoors in those days. Hell, I still do.



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Gaby Book 28 ~ Balancing Trick ~ Chapter *9*

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Gaby

Book 28 
Balancing Trick

by Maddy Bell
Copyright© 2023 Madeline Bell
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With so much going on in Gaby Bond's life, there is rarely a dull moment!
But hark, is that a hint of normality creeping in? Don't bet on it, read on for more singing, dancing and bike riding with a twist here and there along the way.
*Chapter 9*
Nine


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Uni as Natalia -1- Reaching for what you really want.

The scent was strong, acrid, maybe even a little sweet but unmistakably chemical, it was difficult to pin down any of the separate notes of the scent.

“Keep your fingers straight.” she instructed.

“Uh, sorry…” is all I managed, having suddenly been pulled out of my amateur scent analysis of the nail polish fumes.

“I know you've done this before, surely you know to keep your fingers straight, is something bothering you Jacob?” Laura enquired.



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Mind and Body by Maryanne Peters on Kindle

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More happy endings? You betcha!

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Mind and Body
by Maryanne Peters
Read on Kindle


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Spectre: Shades of Grey Chapter 3

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Spectre: Shades of Grey
Chapter 3
A Comics Retcon Story

by Maggie Finson


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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 1308.

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike)
Part 1308
by Angharad

Copyright © 2011 Angharad
All Rights Reserved.
  
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Ride On 53

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This part contains references to the sexual abuse of minors. There is nothing graphic here, but the situations depiceted may upset certain people. The particulars will have been expected by those who have followed the story this far.



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Princess For Hire: The Second Semester Part 2

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Princess For Hire
Book 2: The Second Semester
By Melanie E.

Beck's return to Kingston Academy has brought more to his plate than he expected. Can he handle the next turn of events? Or will he make a decision he'll come to regret?



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Family Chronicles Chapter 1-Burning Bridges

Family Chronicles Chapter 1-Burning Bridges
By Stanman63


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At Last ‘A Life’ ~ Chapter 30

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At last ‘A life’
By Julie D Cole
Chapter 30 The consequences

‘OMG what’s this about?’ I answered the security questions although the caller did question whether or not I was Mr or Ms Taylor and apologized for doubting me.

Then I was advised that there had been some suspicious activity on my credit card and several cash withdrawals had been made in the last 12 hours from my personal cheque account. I was told that I was overdrawn that had triggered the fraud squad of the bank to become involved.



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The Devil is in the Details Part-8

The Devil is in the Details-
Part Eight

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Eddie Bloomberg is trying to deal with life after his change, wondering if he made a mistake when he decided to help Cassie and trying to deal with the ramifications of that decision.



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Green With Envy-8

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Green Orange With Envy-8

by Lynceus

If there's one constant in the universe (other than Death and taxes, of course), it's that things change. Often when you least expect them to. First Jade takes off for parts unknown, and then the Ring she gave me starts acting funny. Then somebody else shows up wanting the Star-Heart. And this time, it's a Green Lantern!



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The Summer of Love of Linda Piontak Novella


The Summer of Love
of Linda Piontak
Novella


 

by Andrea Lena DiMaggio


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Green With Envy-7

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Green Orange With Envy-7

by Lynceus

While Alena tries to make some sense of her life (and survive Sophomore Algebra!), she becomes Agent Orange's latest target!



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Ride On 52

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CHAPTER 52
There was silence in Custody at that, and I turned the radio off. Jim came back a few minutes later, looking spent.



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The Journey is the Destination 27

The Journey is the Destination
Chapter 27

By poetheather

The Panda is up to his usual fun and games but is not quite ready for this fallout. In the immortal words of Kasumi, "Oh My!"


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The Boston Bubble: Lora's Story Chapter 1

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By Lora Guy

Lenny is a cross dresser out for a public stroll when he is caught up in a sudden, massive group transformation.
The effects of a far-off war send his life spinning in directions he could never imagine.

The premise for this story is based on the "bubble" concept created by AJ James in the novella
The Long Strange Journey of Seth Gates



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Snakes and Ladders-10

Snakes and Ladders 10

Chapter 10

I wake up to my heart singing. See I just sort of became dimly aware of myself and walking up feeling everything, the sheer elfin cloth of the sheets the soft yet firm of the bed, the slinky sexy amazing feel of my body. I wriggle a little bit and rub my legs together reveling in the fact that is actually gone.

I start to rub my hands over myself, just enjoying and at the same time I have to almost make sure that it’s real. Shaya is smiling and looking at me. “I used to do the same thing.”

“You did?”



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Red Shoes - Part 2

Red Shoes - Part Two
by KaylaKayKee

The magic continues...

Tuesday June 26

Dear Diary!
I can’t figure this weather, today was actually quite cold outside! This became especially apparent when I heard Paula giggle as we were having lunch at the park again. I couldn’t quite figure what was so funny at first until she pointed at my chest. Both my nipples looked like they were trying to break out of the confinement of my, I guess too tight, tan polo shirt! How embarrassing! Luckily there were not a soul within sight but I still walked back to the car in fast pace with my arms crossed over my chest. I would probably have run if I could but the shoes don’t really allow any sprinting!



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 1307.

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike)
Part 1307
by Angharad

Copyright © 2011 Angharad
All Rights Reserved.
  
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Happy Birthday, Teddy Carruthers!


Happy Birthday, Teddy Carruthers!

No amount of radioactive insects or clouds or nuclear-enhanced drugs could have made more of a difference than what Teddy Caruthers had already been born with. You know how they say that with much power comes much responsibility? Well, with new and wondrous and exciting power comes way too much responsibility for a seventeen year old, and it wasn’t like he couldn’t handle it. Maybe fate picked him and his forbears just for the reason that he was raised to be responsible and kind and sweet.




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12-String: 1

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Time is spent on the road; Keith dodges a bullet, twice; finally arrives home; and makes it, alive, to his seventeenth birthday.



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Job Description

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Working as a security guard has its moments, not all are on the job.



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Justice Denied


Justice Denied
By TG Bear

The aircar was unusual. Not that it was larger than most, it was, but that it was in the air at all. In the Year Of Our Lord 2078 there were almost no private aircars because there was finally an almost perfect public transportation system.



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At Last ‘A Life’ ~ Chapter 29

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At last ‘A life’
By Julie D Cole
Chapter 29 Lunch Chat

I thought that Jessica was awful to say such an unkind thing and I was worried that she might be planning something sinister.

She had just glared at me and I felt that she meant every word. I decided that I should confront her later rather otherwise I’d worry and not sleep very well. I felt she had a love/hate attitude towards me and maybe it was that she felt insecure or that she felt that I was a threat. Whatever I was thinking about what she might mean.



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To Catch a Thief~8

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I awoke the next morning to something wet licking my nose. Opening my eyes, there was Mandy’s face up real close, her eyes huge and she was purring loudly...
 
 



By Susan Brown

Copyright © 2010 Susan Brown



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Sarah Carerra - 2.29 - A Friend in Need

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sc2.jpg With a great amount of trepidation, I got out of my car and headed for the front door. Ringing the doorbell was almost enough to make me want to head back home. I hadn't had to face anyone who knew me as my old self in over a month and a half.

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.29 - A Friend in Need
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2011 Megan Campbell
Released: March 28, 2011


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The Prom Statement Chapter 7

THE PROM STATEMENT: Chapter 7
By
Nina Adams

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In the heat of debate, Clarence makes a Prom
Statement that would change his life forever.

CONCLUSION CHAPTER

--------------------------Claire’s First Day of School--------------------------

As expected, the principal called my mother to a meeting at the school Friday afternoon. In addition to the principal, the attendees included Ms. Anderson, my chorus teacher, and the school nurse.



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Ride On 51

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CHAPTER 51
Eric and I rode home after exchanging hugs with a tired Steph, and once there I disappeared into the bathroom to get out of the support I had been wearing for nearly eighteen hours.



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A Loving Family Pt7

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A Loving family
By
Jacquimac

Pt Seven

A new Beginning



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At Last ‘A Life’ ~ Chapter 28

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At last ‘A life’
By Julie D Cole
Chapter 28 First experiences

I could see her because of the street light that shines through the curtains bringing soft light to the room. Sally lifted herself onto one elbow and blew into my ear.
‘Can I ask you something personal?’

I looked at her and wondered what she would say.



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The Omega Unicorn Chronicles Book 2 Summer Vacation Ch. 44

The Summer Vacation
Chapter 44

Written by rachel76m
Edited by Don Kaufman


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Angel Marquez- The Angel Blossoms chapter 3

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Angel Marquez-The Angel Blossoms chapter 3

by

Paula Dillon

Angel continues to grow and blossoms as she cements her place in the hearts of her friends. Along the way she gets a few surprises.



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 1306.

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike)
Part 1306
by Angharad

Copyright © 2011 Angharad
All Rights Reserved.
  
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The Princess Trap on Kindle

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Teenage identical twins Allie and Cissy started swapping places just for the fun of it when they were small. It worked better than you might think, considering that Allie is a boy named Alan. Cissy loves sports and Alan loves fashion and the still enjoy playing games and fooling the grown-ups.

But things have turned serious and it looks like someone is setting up a trap....



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Sledgehammer by me from DopplerPress on Amazon

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Sledgehammer on Kindle

  

This is the same story that's been in the Hatbox for some time, now released with new editing and a new cover on Amazon. The story of Jake and Cody, friends--and Freds--for a lifetime. See story for joke about the Freds.

Hugs,
Erin



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Eerie Saloon - High Noon - now on Kindle

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Eerie Saloon - High Noon

by Ellie Dauber and Christopher Leeson

A desperate sheriff resorts to magic to stave off an attack from a vengeful gang of owlhoots. Can the bartender's potion prevent a massacre?

It's a long, dusty trail from the Territorial Prison to Eerie, Arizona.

Now the one-time badmen are faced with a life sentence - starting with being trained to work as saloon girls!

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