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Apocalypse Dawn: The New World - Chapter 33

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Chapter 33: Time of Change

The game is over, and reality will never be the same again.

 

“The assassination attempt, was that real or just a publicity stunt?” a voice immediately called out.


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Dragon's Flame Chapter 26

Chapter 26: Exercise the Mind

The next morning, Yuqi awoke enveloped in a renewed sense of purpose that pulsed through her veins like an invigorating tide. The warmth she had felt in her dream lingered within her, a radiant glow flickering like a steadfast flame, eagerly awaiting her nurturing touch. No longer just a figment of her imagination, it had taken root within her, alive and vibrant, ready to be embraced.



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Mates 86

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CHAPTER 86
Life went on, though, as it almost always did. Ish went to school, where he switched his sports to rugby and swimming, Maz and I started the ‘matrix’ training, and the ‘protection’ stayed in the bedside cabinet’s drawer.

The letters became more frequent, eventually becoming bulkier as her mother started sending her own photos down, all of older members of her family, according to Maz.



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Dear God, Who Am I? -6

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Dear God, Who Am I?

by Natasa Jacobs

Chapter 6


College is supposed to be the start of something new. For Riley, it's something else entirely.
Set in the 1990s, this is a quiet, slow-burning coming-of-age story about friendship, identity, and the questions we don't always have words for.

Copyright © Natasa Jacobs. All Rights Reserved.




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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
Buy on Kindle from DopplerPress


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The Arctic Fox by Rosemary Howell - Now on Kindle

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When his family moved to Alaska, Patrick had a new life to begin...in more ways than one.

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The Arctic Fox
by Rosemary
Now on Kindle

The new kid is a genius. At thirteen, starting the ninth grade, he just wants to fit in. His Air Force dad moved the family to Alaska and it's a whole new life.

Maybe in a new life he can be his real self, a girl who decides to call herself Marcia to make it more different from her old name.

A new life means new friends, new challenges. Like dealing with bullies and boys who think she's pretty. There is drama—a death in the family, danger in her father's job as a pilot, romantic complications—can Marcia deal with all the changes?



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Yes, Santa Claus...

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Yes, Santa Claus...

by Andrea Lena DiMaggio


 


Memo:

To:
Justin Winter, Editor-in-Chief
Elfin Gazette
136 Thankful Ave. North Pole, Arctic Circle

From:
Santa Claus, President & C.E.O. ClausInc.
115 Grateful Way, North Pole, Arctic Circle
December 1, 2010



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Catwalk Confidence - Part 37

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Catwalk Confidence

By Connie Alexander

You spend your entire life thinking you’re just like any other boy, when you suddenly find out you aren’t, trying to adjust can be difficult.


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Lulu - 7 - Fatso and the Blonde

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Lulu

A Dark Comedy About Mistaken Identity

Chapter 7 - Fatso and the Blonde

by Lulu Martine



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 1190.

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike)
Part 1190
by Angharad

Copyright © 2010 Angharad
All Rights Reserved.
  
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Cold Feet 57

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CHAPTER 57
I slipped into the living room with a quilt, and, as gently as I could, laid it over the two.



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Only A Baby Machine -- Part 3, Beginning to learn his new duties

George begins his training as a maid, and begins to look the part.


Part 3

by Suzy Q

Copyright © 20010 Suzy Q
All Rights Reserved.


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Unexpected Attractions: Chapter 02

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Unexpected Attractions
Chapter 2
by Wren Erendae Phoenix
 
Finally! The story continues!


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Nena Book 4 *Four Star* - Part 1

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This time we meet up with Chris and the gang several months after the previous episodes have taken place.
It's a simple enough trip but this time...
 
Sod's Law comes into play against the reluctant Nena!

Nena: Book 4
Four Star
Part 1

by Maddy Bell

Copyright © 2005 Maddy Bell
All Rights Reserved.


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No Son of Mine

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No Son of Mine

Former boy, now transformed, walks to where her father still lives.

Rings the bell, fights the urge to run away.

Old man answers, still rigid and unbending despite the years.

He looks at who it is, his face a stone mask.

“I told you when you left, you are no son of mine.”

Her heart breaks.

His expression softens.

“But, if you can forgive an old fool, I would be honored if you let me call you my daughter.”



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Only A Baby Machine -- Part 2, the Transformation Commences

Part 2, The Transformation Commences

George is coerced into cooperating in his own metamorphosis. But it's all reversible. Isn't it?

 
 
January 8



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The Ballet Game - Chapter 17

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Jimmy attempts to reconcile with Jenny, and the girls work on a plan to help him get out from under "Miss Elizabeth's" thumb. And, for a short while, they begin to play the Ballet Game...

The Ballet Game
Chapter 17
By Beffy Flowers


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Flirting With the Dark

 

Flirting With the Dark
Interlude
A Comics Retcon Story

by Maggie Finson


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Diamond in the Rough-1

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Diamond in the Rough

by Lynceus

Lee Crawley had given up on trying to be a hero a long time ago; the world owed him a living, and he intended on taking whatever he wanted. Then he made the mistake of thinking superpowers would make his life easier...



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 1189.

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike)
Part 1189
by Angharad

Copyright © 2010 Angharad
All Rights Reserved.
  
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The Center: Best Served Cold Part-3

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The Center: Best Served Cold -
Part Three

by:
Enemyoffun


Becca has been having nightmares, all of them involving a certain Mr. Green and how he ruined her life. Now Green's whereabouts might be known and Becca will do whatever it takes to make sure that he doesn't get away from her this time, no matter what the cost.



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Only A Baby Machine -- Part 1, The Capture


Part 1, The Capture



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Cold Feet 56

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CHAPTER 56
Cheeky Alice had even managed to squeeze Margaret onto the reception guest list without me noticing, so she was sitting smiling fondly with the old tart as more speeches came and went.



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Lulu - 6 - Cream of Broccoli

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Lulu

A Dark Comedy About Mistaken Identity

Chapter 6 - Cream of Broccoli

by Lulu Martine



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The Ice Tiger - Chapter 7

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The Ice Tiger

“…a veiled threat...”
by Kelly Blake

edited by Andrea Lena DiMaggio

Artwork adapted by
Belle Meade


 


Along with continuing thank yous and blessings to Drea and her extraordinarily talented staff, I wish to express my deepest thanks to Khadijah for reviewing this part and making very constructive and informative comments to add to the theme of this tale. May one thousand blessing be hers and may she know only peace. This part of my tale is dedicated to her.




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Sarah Carerra - 2.18 - Fly Like an Angel

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sc2.jpg "That's a wrap!" Jonothon finally called. I smiled. It had been a long, hot day, but I had no doubt that it was all worth it. This video was going to rock.

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.18 - Fly Like an Angel
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2010 Megan Campbell
Released: November 29, 2010


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Vampyre 2.

Vampyre 2

Okay…it’s bee the most stressful week that I’ve had in a long time. The TG Witch knew me and she hasn’t really laid off of trying to find me. I think I might have wronged her in a past life or something.

I’m a Vampire, a real unlife blood dependent vampire so yes please trust me reincarnation is possible. Well for most people, I’ve got no idea really of what really happens when I eventually get ashed.



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The Omega Unicorn Chronicles Book 2 Summer Vacation Ch. 10

The Summer Vacation
Chapter 10

Written by rachel76m
Edited by Don Kaufman


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Three Girls - Chapter 4

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Three Girls

Book One
Chapter Four

Mendelssohn and Misunderstandings!

by Andrea Lena DiMaggio


 


Three girls find they have a lot more in common than their music...
yuki's wish - playing, freedom, music...all for what if not to be the girl i am




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Sam & Jess - 26

“I guess so. Maybe everything happens for a reason. Maybe there is no such thing as coincidences. Think about it. If I didn’t bumped into you last week I would still be a lonely boy with no friends and Steph and I wouldn’t still be talking. Maybe it was fate that brought us together.”

Sam & Jess
Chapter 26

©2010 - Andrea Ribeiro


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A Second Letter from a (Formerly) Broken Toy

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A Second Letter from a (Formerly) Broken Toy

To the person who abused me:

I wrote you a letter some time ago, and today I felt compelled to write another.

You see, things have changed for me. I have recovered most of the memories I suppressed and I understand better what happened to me while I was in your “care.”



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 1188.

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike)
Part 1188 (99 Dozen)
by Angharad

Copyright © 2010 Angharad
All Rights Reserved.
  
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Evanescence 11

Evanescence 11

Chapter 11

“Easy Raine, slow your breathing, you’re thinking about everything too much. Circular breathing, in for a count of seven, hold for a count of seven, out for a count of seven. Breathe just breathe you have to feel that inside of you. It’s the stillness of being without thought. Breathe, breathe…”



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Cold Feet 55

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I was going to save this till tomorrow, but hey....



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Chicago Water Torture 1

Chicago Water Torture 1

(It would be torture for anyone else!)   (AquaGirl 2)

by mittfh

Copyright © Ben Norwood 2010

Creative Commons License

Ever spent an entire morning swimming underwater, the afternoon having an intensive workout,
followed by an evening trying to reason with an alien AI with an obnoxious personality?

It's all in a day's work for Rena...

With thanks to Lilith, Lynceus and EnemyOfFun - you know your roles in producing this!

AquaGirl

Image credits:
  Original: DC Comics
(found @ ComicVine)
  Modified: mittfh



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 1187.

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike)
Part 1187
by Angharad

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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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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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Bobbi McGee by Chris Leeson on Kindle

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Rob Wescott was unlucky when it came to love. That harmless statue that his ex sent him and he left by his bed turned out to be not so harmless when he woke the next day.

Rob, now Bobbi had to make a new life for herself. But would she continue to be unlucky in love?

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Bobbi McGee

by Christopher Leeson



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