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Keeping It Fluid -68

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Keeping It Fluid

by Natasa Jacobs

Chapter 68

The 3rd Story of Emily


Emily and her family celebrate a summer holiday filled with laughter, quiet courage, and small sparks of something unforgettable.

Copyright © Natasa Jacobs. All Rights Reserved.




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Easy as Falling off a Bike -26- by Angharad on Kindle

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A continuing story...

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Easy as Falling Off a Bike
Book 26
by Angharad
Buy on Kindle



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From Taylor to Tay-Tay, Chapter Four

Chapter Four

Between the two options Sarah was pushing on him, one was obviously better than the other. She had thoroughly trapped him, too. It wasn’t just a matter of doing what he was told in order to keep those pictures from being shared; now he had to worry about Anna getting a confusing phone call about how he was absent from daycare. Considering how his sister and her friends had fully taken advantage of something as simple as him needing a ride to school, he couldn’t imagine how she’d react to all this.



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Dragon's Fire Chapter 32

Chapter 32: Morning Light

The world emerged slowly from the haze of dreams, enveloped in a cocoon of warmth and the gentle rhythm of steady breaths.

Sapphire stirred beneath the velvety embrace of a blanket, her cheek nestled against the inviting curve of Yuqi’s shoulder. The soft, melodic pulse of her mate’s heartbeat resonated in her ear, wrapping her in a profound sense of comfort that felt entirely new. She felt safe. Wanted. Cherished.



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Destiny's Serendipity -19-

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Destiny's Serendipity

Episode Nineteen: Race Against Time

A Thriller - Romance - Transgender Serial

From the Limoxian Universe

By Jo Dora Webster

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Masks 12 - Between a Rock and a Hard Place - Now on Kindle

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"The students from outside the mask community are a small but rapidly growing part of our campus," Eve added, nodding in turn. "The school wasn't really intended for them, though. Some of them never really fit in, there, since they weren't interested in becoming masks. They - or their parents - just wanted training in how to use their powers; not how to fight crime, wear a costume or maintain a private identity."

Maks 12


by
Rodford Edmiston



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The Swan Chapter 3

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The Swan

Chapter Three
The "Dead Kid"

by Andrea Lena DiMaggio
If only night could hold you
Where I can see you, my love
Then let me never ever wake again
And maybe tonight, we'll fly so far away
We'll be lost before the dawn



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 1086.

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike)
Part 1086
by Angharad

Copyright © 2010 Angharad
All Rights Reserved.
  
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Something to Declare 19

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 A Fiddle]

Something
to
Declare


by Cyclist

 Violin Bow]

Chapter 21

Warning: this episode may contain traces of rugby



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Reality vs Dreams vs Isa: 6 Isa School Day

Are you sure you want to eat that?
Reality vs. Dreams vs. Isa
by Amaya the Night Rain
Part Six- Isa School Day


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Sarah Carerra - 2.03 - Family Therapy

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sc2.jpg She too was taken aback by my appearance. For the first time since hearing that they were coming to visit, I was worried that my relationship with Madison might not survive the changes in my life.

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 2.03 - Family Therapy
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2010 Megan Campbell
Released: August 16, 2010


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Something Feels Strange - 52

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Feels Strange   Mrs. Harrison gives me a tight hug before turning to the rest and nodding her readiness to get back to the meeting. They return to the conference room to continue whatever planning they are doing. Dr. Quinn smiles and winks at me as he returns with the group. I’m pretty sure that he knew what my answer would be. He knows me too well.

Now, I only have to await the decision.

It’s going to be a long afternoon––

Chapter 52: We're Not Done Yet



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The Country Life - Part 2

The Country Life - Part 2
by:
Lilith Langtree


Penance sometimes takes the strangest forms. If James McAllister's was to ever make it into heaven then he'd have to learn to forgive himself. Perhaps living a while, in the body of a young victim, might give him that chance.



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When Lightning Strikes!-1

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When Lightning Strikes!

by Lynceus

All around the world, metahumans appear, some with frightening powers. In the Shinjuku ward of Tokyo, Japan, two of these powers are about to clash!

A Tale of the Comics Retcon Universe, and a first look at other parts of it's world.



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Lee Stone Presents: The Spectre!

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Lee Stone Presents: The Spectre!

by Lynceus

In a world a lot like ours, hidden powers surface, both new and old. But not everyone is a metahuman or has supernormal abilities. Join us now, as we take a peak at how a normal comic book artist deals with both his pain, and his encounter with a world that will never be the same again!

A very different story from the Comics Retcon Universe!



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Something to Declare 18

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Something
to
Declare


by Cyclist

 Violin Bow]

Chapter 20

Off with the lycra, on with black cargo pants, heavy boots, white shirt with the badges and the clip-on tie.



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The Swan Chapter 2

Beauty - The Swan
Chapter Two

A Musical Interlude

for Dorothy Colleen
 

 
by Andrea Lena DiMaggio
...little life




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Monolith: Chapter 6

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The swarm was undeterred and doubled it's numbers, coming in from any angle behind them. They followed the knocked down trees until they reached the clearing filled with cacti. On the other side Theo could see the insects coming out of the tree line.

“Oh sh*%! I think we're surrounded!” Theo yelled.



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From the Other Side

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Zach loved the outdoors: the fresh air, the open spaces, the rugged mountains, the sheer diversity of nature. Maybe what he liked most was the fact that there wasn't any of those damn LGBT types out there. Heck, that was why he was out there now, them and their damn Pride parade! Still, storming through the woods and mountain trails helped work off some of the anger, though there was still a lot left. Maybe if he wasn't so angry, he would have paid more attention to where he was going that misty morning, would have been more sure of his footing. Unfortunately, such things are left as afterthoughts of such incidents and looked back on in hindsight.



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 1085.

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike)
Part 1085
by Angharad

Copyright © 2010 Angharad
All Rights Reserved.
  
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A Ghost of a Chance 3

 

A Ghost of a Chance
Chapter 3 — Dead or Alive
A Comics Retcon Story

by Maggie Finson


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The Protector: The Next Generation

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A brand new story in the Protector series by Julie O. The story is now posted over on Stardust.



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The Center: Taking Wing, Chapter 4

RavenCenter.jpg The Center: Taking Wing
Chapter 4
 
Jack was just an ordinary high school student, trying to get by the bullies and through his classes. But, all of that is about to change as a result of something that happened a long time ago.


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Something to Declare 17

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Something
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Declare


by Cyclist

 Violin Bow]

Chapter 19

I left the office floating, after first zipping up so as not to frighten the receptionist/PA/secretary/officially known as a “Messenger”



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A Winter of Discontent

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Do clothes really make the man ... or woman? An invitation to a night on the town becomes an object lesson in what it means to be a friend.

 

A Winter of Discontent

by Randalynn

Copyright © 2010 Randalynn. All Rights Reserved.


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The Country Life - Part 1

The Country Life
by:
Lilith Langtree


Penance sometimes takes the strangest forms. If James McAllister's was to ever make it into heaven then he'd have to learn to forgive himself. Perhaps living a while, in the body of a young victim, might give him that chance.



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Evanescence 1

Evanescence

Hi my name’s Raine.

I’m transgendered, a boy by an accident of karma. I believe I was a girl, a woman in every single life I lived before this one. I used to just dream about them in these strange dreams that I never really understood when I was younger. It wasn’t until I died but didn’t did things become clear.



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Reality vs Dreams vs Isa: 5 Isa New World

What would you do if your life took a turn for the better?
Reality vs Dreams vs Isa
by Amaya the Night Rain
Part Five - Isa New World


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Images 13

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Chapter 13

It felt so good to sleep in. I know we went to bed early last night but it just feels good. I don’t know if it’s that fact I’m in bed with Taylor or it’s our bed and this is home to me, but it feels great. Taylor’s alive because I can hear him snoring a little. I don’t imagine he slept well in the hospital knowing what I know now.

I roll over onto my stomach and a little offside taking the pillow and scrunching it in my arms to push it up enough so I can rest my chin on it as I watch him sleep. I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of looking at him.



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Green With Envy-6

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Green With Envy-6

by Lynceus

In which our heroine wakes up and finds herself with questions on her mind. The most important of which turns out to be, "Who is Alena Scott?" The first part of Chapter 6!



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Daddy's Girl

Daddy's Girl
By Stanman63


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A Summer of Changes - Book 4 Chapter 6

Denise

Julia wants to come to visit,
and Denise announces her intention for the future.

A Summer of Changes
by Louise Anne Smithson

Book 4 Chapter 6

Fairy tales



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Something to Declare 16

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Something
to
Declare


by Cyclist

 Violin Bow]

Chapter 18

The alarm went off at his side of the bed, but it was me that had to turn the bloody thing off properly; he just hit the snooze button.



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The Swan Chapter 1

The Swan

Chapter One
 
for Dorothy Colleen

 
by Andrea Lena DiMaggio
...there once was an ugly duckling with feathers all stubby and brown.



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A Reluctant Spirit - Filtered Spirits

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A RELUCTANT SPIRIT — FILTERED SPIRITS

By Ingrid Halb

Dan's wife Chrystal, owns the magical vessel but Dan wants to wish for his wife and him to have nicer things. Unfortunately for Dan, she lets him. A cautionary tale set to remind us to appreciate our significant others and appreciate the efforts taken to keep a house clean and tidy.



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Past Lives, New Lives

Past Lives, New Lives

by Desiree Jones

An alternate reality, all characters are fictional, well sort of names are changed of all non family members.

The Goddess Makes life for Des easier Literally

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Risky Endeavors by Maryanne Peters on Kindle!

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Falling in love must be easy, at least Maryanne Peters makes it seem so -- but maybe it's a risk worth taking to enjoy a happy ending.
 

Risky Endeavors
by Maryanne Peters
Now on Kindle
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Here are eighteen stories of lumberjacks and bodyguards, fishermen and drag racers, plumbers and financiers who took a risk and fell in love with someone unexpected. They're a lot of fun and one or two of them might make you laugh-out-loud or even get a little teary-eyed. You should take that risk -- after all, romance is worth it.



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Dragon's Fang by Shauna Rousseau now on Kindle

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Book 2 of Shauna's Dragon Saga!

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Dragon's Fang
by Shauna Rousseau
Now on Kindle


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Ma Cherie Amour on Kindle

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Twins Lea and Zack want to spend their last summer before college together, because Lea is going off to an all-girls college. Their mother finds the perfect job for them as nannies at a lake cottage, perfect except the woman is looking to hire two girls.



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The Big Switch by Christopher Leeson on Kindle

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Private eyes, politicians, bimbos and body-swapping aliens in a wild send-up of pulpy fun!
 

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