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The Bit Bucket -04-

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The Bit Bucket

A Transgender Paranormal Romantasy

From the Paranormal Visitor Universe

Chapter 4: The Rules of Reincarnation

By Sasha Zarya Nexus

Can Fred understand the rules of reincarnation to take Gwen with him and together escape The Bit Bucket?

Copyright 2025 by Sasha Zarya Nexus.
All Rights Reserved.



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The Manchester Early Summer Carnival (3)

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The Manchester Early Summer Carnival
A “How I Spent My Summer Vacation: I became a Girl” Gaiden
By
Rebecca Coleman

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Emily tries to use the move “Flirt”... Is it Super Effective!?



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Romance We Must by Maryanne Peters Ebook Available

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Now available as an ebook from online retailers, beginning with Amazon US and more channels later

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Romance We Must
by Maryanne Peters
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What do you do when your responsibilities mean sacrificing your desires... your dreams... even your gender? In her 34th collection from DopplerPress, Maryanne Peters explores what it means when duty calls, and you're expected to answer with high heels on.



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Change of Seasons

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December 2017 Christmas Dreams Story Contest Entry

Change of Seasons

By Tigger (Copyright 2017)



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 1282.

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike)
Part 1282
by Angharad

Copyright © 2011 Angharad
All Rights Reserved.
  
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“Look if my request is beyond you let me speak with someone who is capable of such things.”

Now your pride begins to damage your cause and your lack of patience is exasperating to us.”

“Time is running out for my daughter, if she is damaged by your dithering I will not forget or forgive it.”

Ha ha, your foolishness is shown once again. Here there is no time. Your arrogance is pitiful but disrespectful.

“Sorry but I’m fast coming to the opinion that you are full of shit, now show yourself or get me the head honcho.”

Prepare to die, fool.




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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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A Splintered Life - Chapter 6

Megan is nervous and unsure what to do. She has had a lot of dating fail lately and she really wants Deirdre to like her favorite restaurant. She is nervous and worried and hoping the night ends well.

A Splintered Life
Chapter 6 -
Dating

by poetheather

Copyright © 2009 by poetheather


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Once the Hero Part 2

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You Can't Put A Speed Limit On Justice!



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 855.

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Wuthering Dormice
(aka Bike)
Part 855
by Angharad
  
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Football Girl ~ Chapter 28

‘Well, Melanie, it was quite a shock to see the headline this morning…’

It seemed a bit bizarre that I was sitting on the famous Good Morning settee, just ninety minutes after sitting in my nightie reading the trash The Globe had printed about me...

 
 

Football Girl
Chapter 28

By Susan Brown

Copyright © 2009 Susan Brown



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A Prayer Answered: Chapter 10

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  A day at the mall with my soon to be new mom was great, that is until my maternal grandparents showed up at the house.
 
And Now...

 
A Prayer Answered
Chapter Ten
By Sara D.
Edited by "Michelle B." Thank You!!!


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Teacup Roses, Guitars, a Bus Pass and a Mistaken Identity

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Teacup Roses, Guitars, a Bus Pass and a Mistaken Identity
(A Danny Fairchild Story)

by Bobbie Cabot

This little interlude is set somewhere in the middle of the events of Chapter 8 of the still unfinished story, “Danny.” This does not materially contribute to that story, but is more like “a day in the life” type of story of the main character, Danny. This story can stand on its own somewhat, but it would be good to read Danny, unfinished though it is, to get a background on the story and characters (see http://bigclosetr.us/topshelf/book/14774/danny).


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Dec 2009, Preliminary Between C and H

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Preliminary Between C and H


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Trey and Me: 5 - Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue

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"You look really pretty," he whispered, not having a clue that the girl he was leading down the aisle was a boy. But Grace was right, he was pretty good looking, you know in a girl likes a boy kind of way.

Seated a few aisles from the back of the church was Trey and his mother. Trey, well, he looked kind of jealous. I looked back and smiled.

"Who is that?" Tucker asked.

"My boyfriend," I whispered back. "I don't think he's thrilled my arm is around another boy's."

Trey and Me
Part 5: Something Old, Something New,
Something Borrowed, Something Blue

By Torey



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Another tape for Alix

The second part of the increasingly poorly-titled 'Stone fox tapes', which will likely make little sense without a swift (re)read of the first part.



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Air Force Sweetheart -- TacPzlSolGp Chap. 24/34

Air Force Sweetheart
TacPzlSolGp
Chapter 24/34
by T. D. Aldoennetti

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Karen leans close and quietly says, “I’ve been thinking about that story you told me just before we brought Whizz into the group. I’m glad you found your way to teach us.”

I look at her and wonder if she means that she understands. She looks at me and her eyes say, ‘Welcome to the club.’ I start crying again. Not a lot, but enough that tears roll down my face. I take her hand and give it a gentle squeeze of thanks.



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 854.

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Wuthering Dormice
(aka Bike)
Part 854
by Angharad
  
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Christmas Chaos, Part Two

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Christmas Chaos,
Part Two

by SuZie


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Christmas Chaos

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Christmas Chaos, Part One

by SuZie


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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 853.

Wuthering Dormice
(aka Bike)
Part 853
by Angharad
  
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Air Force Sweetheart -- TacPzlSolGp Chap. 23/34

Air Force Sweetheart
TacPzlSolGp
Chapter 23/34

 

by T. D. Aldoennetti

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They dive into the photos, noting the Top Secret – No Forn stamps on the back of each image in bold red lettering and glance at each other for a moment.

A few minutes later, our new Captain comes over and asks me where they can find notepads and pencils. I loan her a pencil and hand her a req form and tell her to fill out a requisition for whatever they need, then it goes through channels. She rolls her eyes but takes the form and the pencil.



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The Journey is the Destination 21

The Journey is the Destination
Chapter 21

By poetheather

Things have calmed down some but Ranma is still worried because the Amazons have not made their move yet. She is worried that Akane and Ukyo might not have the strength to survive what is coming. The only solution? Training Trip.


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Sarah Carerra - 1.14 - Marketing Blitz

My dad rolled his eyes. He’d obviously worked with him before.

"Sarah, just..." Dad started. "Just don't take anything he says personally."

Sarah Carerra
Chapter 14 - Marketing Blitz
by Megan Campbell
Copyright  ©2009 Megan Campbell
Released: December 25, 2009


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A Splintered Life - Chapter 5

Deirdre has found more people to hang out with, people with whom she had something in common, gaming. She goes to her first meeting a little nervous and gets home after a little scare.

A Splintered Life
Chapter 5 -
Let the dice fall where they may!

by poetheather

Copyright © 2009 by poetheather


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So This Is Christmas

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So This Is Christmas

By Maddy Bell



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Totally Insane 30 - Educations


Totally Insane 30–Educations.

by Angharad

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On This Day of Celebration

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On This Day of Celebration

by Andrea Lena Dimaggio



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December 2009 Christmas Holidays Contest

 
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TopShelf's
December 2009
Christmas Holidays
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2 days left to submit your entries!!!
Submission Deadline extended 2 days!

Entry Submission Dates are from December 1, 2009 until December 26, 2009.
Voting Dates are from Friday December 27, 2009 - Jan 1, 2010.
The Big Holiday Revelation Night to find the winning entries, is on Jan 2, 2010!
 

Starting the Hunt

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Note: please read The Mail Box, move onto Sweet Dreams, follow with Playing Detective now add…

Starting the Hunt
By
BrandieS

“Ok, I agree it’s not much to go by, but it’s all we have.” A hand waved a piece of paper through the air.

“I still don’t like it. I mean wh…”



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 852.

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Wuthering Dormice
(aka Bike)
Part 852
by Angharad
  
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Air Force Sweetheart -- TacPzlSolGp Chap. 22/34

Air Force Sweetheart
TacPzlSolGp
Chapter 22/34

 

by T. D. Aldoennetti

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They take everything and clean up the lab. The instructors remove the maps and fold them for inclusion in the bags. We have three bags of trash to be burned.

The students are dismissed for supper and the burn bags are taken down to the incinerator. The instructors and I make our way out of the school, chatting about the students and the confusion which momentarily surfaced each time something unexpected arrived. We alter tomorrow’s group assignments and separate. This first day of the third week is something the students are unlikely to forget.



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Legend of the Ancient Kingdoms: Chapter 11: Things not as they seem.

Legend of the Ancient Kingdoms



 

What happened to Natasa after the collapse, will someone save her and what of Seleukos? will he invade, time will tell.


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Gaby Book 6 Chapter *24* Wasn't The Cof

Gaby Book 6 - Girls, Girls, Girl?
Chapter *24* Wasn't The Cof
by Maddy Bell



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Bob

When you need to get away from the keyboard for a while - travel!
Perhaps you might want to change your lifestyle when you see the possibilities out there!

Bob

by Maddy Bell

Copyright © 2004, 2009 Maddy Bell


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Becoming Monica - Chapter 6

Becoming Monica
Chapter 6

by Closetdrsr

Copyright © 2009 by Closetdrsr


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Becoming Monica - Chapter 5

Becoming Monica
Chapter 5

by Closetdrsr

Copyright © 2009 by Closetdrsr


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More DopplerPress

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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I'm with the Band by Melanie Brown from DopplerPress

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Mike wanted to be in his brother's band in the worst way, but this was ridiculous!

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by Melanie Brown

Now available from Kindle!

Copyright © 2005 Melanie Brown


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The Darker Side of Melanie Brown - Now on Kindle

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The Darker Side
of Melanie Brown
Now on Kindle


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How You Play the Game by Angela Rasch on Kindle

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"Sport is life, life is sport, they're different but the same...
It's not about win or lose, it's How You Play the Game."

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How You Play the Game
by Angela Rasch
Now on Kindle

A collection of stories with a sporting theme by Angela. Seven of her best tales centered on the worlds of golf, basketball, football and cheerleading, all with plenty more going on outside the sporting action.



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