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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
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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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Demon Stalker (I Wish 4) by Amethyst on Kindle

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Demons! Why did it have to be Demons?!

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Demon Stalker
I Wish Book 4
by Amethyst
Now on Kindle


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Becoming Christine -5-

Becoming Christine
Part 5

by Chrissyfire



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Kelly's Journey-Chapter 20: Hope Renewed

Kelly's Journey (Revised)
Chapter 20: Hope Renewed
By Stanman63
Edited By Nora Adrienne with Special Thanks To Terry Naut and JennaFL for Proofing and to Heather Rose Brown for the Illustration!

Synopsis:Kelly continues to recover and discover new things about herself as she grows and matures into the woman that she is inside.


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Goldylocks and the Three bears

Goldylocks and the Three Bears

By Maggie the Kitten
 © 2003 Maggie the Kitten

 

A story Maggie wrote for Ricky, who helped Rebecca Anne (Becky) Stewart with 'Hot Crossings' and was part of her online family


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Petticoating Encouraged Ladd’s Exchange Mall Book 3 Part B

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Petticoating Encouraged
Ladd's Exchange Mall
Book 3 Part B



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 801.

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Wuthering Dormice
(aka Bike)
Part 801
by Angharad
  
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The Center: Chapter 6

The Center: Chapter 6
by:
Lilith Langtree


Sixteen years ago, Cameron's mother was accidentally poisoned. Today, he and others like him are finding out exactly what that means. These children, kidnapped by a government black bag operation, learn to deal with their changes and other amazing abilities while they live at The Center.



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Total Recall 14 (13!)

Karen gets a surprise that Jenny hadn’t thought to give ‘him’ only an hour ago…
And the next day unfolds from there. More insight into Andy’s marriage.
Total Recall
Part 014 (forgive my superstition....... there is no #13!)

by WannabeGinger



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The Next Con

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The Next Con
By Melanie Ezell

 
Sometimes friends can surprise you... all it takes is a little trust.

Note: This is a pseudo-sequel to my short story "The Con." While it isn't necessary to read the first story to understand this one, I would like to recommend that you do.



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Kelly's Journey-Chapter 19- Healing

Kelly's Journey (Revised)
Chapter 19- Healing
By Stanman63
Edited By Nora Adrienne with Special Thanks To Terry Naut and JennaFL for Proofing and to Heather Rose Brown for the Illustration!

Synopsis:Kelly's recovery continues as she meets with psychiatrists and surgeons about her surgery to become a woman. In the process, she discovers a vital Truth about her Love for Johnny and why she despaired.


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The Venus Touch 14

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The Venus Touch XIV
by Melanie T

Edited by Kristine Roland

Another ally is gained and the small family finds a place.


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Taken

Alien pumpkin
Taken
by Jennifer Brock

On Halloween, Monica's husband goes missing. Did he leave on his own free will, or was he taken by someone or something, perhaps even not of this world?
Alien pumpkin


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A Broken Life - Part 2

A Broken Life
 
Part 2
 
By Wargamerguy


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Sk8r Grrls Ch 01 a : Character Profile - Mary Holmes

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Everything you ever wanted to know about Mary, but didn't think to ask...
Sk8r Grrls
Character Profiles
by Edeyn Hannah Blackeney
 
Mary Holmes
(Art by Heather Rose Brown)



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 800.

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Wuthering Dormice
(aka Bike)
Part 800
by Angharad
  
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The Center: Chapter 5

The Center: Chapter 5
by:
Lilith Langtree


Sixteen years ago, Cameron's mother was accidentally poisoned. Today, he and others like him are finding out exactly what that means. These children, kidnapped by a government black bag operation, learn to deal with their changes and other amazing abilities while they live at The Center.



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Cynthia and the Dumpster Diver - Chapter 3

Cynthia and the Dumpster Diver
Chapter 3

By Portia Bennett

Randy’s wanderings have taken him to the well house near Cindy’s home and the place where she almost drowned. Randy is seriously ill and the girls get Cindy’s father to donate some clothing to Randy. The seriousness of Randy’s illness is very apparent and Stan calls for an ambulance. In the aftermath, Stan discovers that more than likely Randy really was in a war and it was a war that had never happened. Randy has a Purple Heart and the certificate is signed by George W. Bush, President, a man who never was president. The Wizard lurks.



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Kelly's Journey-Chapter-18- Onward

Kelly's Journey (Revised)
Chapter-18- Onward
By Stanman63
Edited By Nora Adrienne with Special Thanks To Terry Naut and JennaFL for Proofing and to Heather Rose Brown for the Illustration!

Synopsis:Kelly continues to recover and discover new things about herself as she grows and matures into the woman that she is inside.


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Moira McDougal

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Moira McDougal
for my sister Ronnie




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The Devil You Know - A Halloween Tale.

The Devil You Know?
A Halloween Story
 
by Angharad


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The Center: Chapter 4

The Center: Chapter 4
by:
Lilith Langtree


Sixteen years ago, Cameron's mother was accidentally poisoned. Today, he and others like him are finding out exactly what that means. These children, kidnapped by a government black bag operation, learn to deal with their changes and other amazing abilities while they live at The Center.



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The Corpse of Shelley Poe

This is a story that I wrote for the BCTS Halloween 2009 TG Terror contest. I didn't finish it in time, but I still wanted to put it up for people to read.

WARNING: This story was written in the gothic style: Edgar Allan Poe, H.P. Lovecraft, Bram Stoker, etc. The language is unwieldy and antiquated on purpose -- if this turns you off on reading it, please still give it a chance, though I should also remind you that the chosen subject matter fits right along with the style, so be prepared.

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The Corpse of Shelley Poe

By Melanie Ezell
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An Eft in Her Bra

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     This tale concerns three witches, or weird sisters if you prefer. Although one of them isn't really a witch, nor a sister if it comes to that. You could, I suppose, always include Mildred in their number. She most definitely is a witch and a female too, although as she doesn't actually appear, it's a moot point as to whether she does in all fairness count.

     The title? Well, a bra falls into the category of female apparel. An undergarment, the function of which is to support the .... Oh an eft! Well an eft is a .... a sort of .... Well Adrian is an eft. Not originally of course. Any more than Alaister was originally a cat. Although he's dead now, and sadly missed, poor thing. A blessing in disguise really. He never was the same after that tragic encounter with the Zeppelin. No need to worry your pretty little head about those two though. Old history and only peripheral to the tale at best.

     No, our story really begins when ....

 


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Kelly's Journey-Chapter 17-Beyond Despair

Kelly's Journey (Revised)
Chapter 17-Beyond Despair
By Stanman63
Edited By Nora Adrienne with Special Thanks To Terry Naut and JennaFL for Proofing and to Heather Rose Brown for the Illustration!

Synopsis:After Kelly's suicide attempt, she decides to continue without hope. Yet she soon finds her hope renewed and she starts to forgive.


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Down to Earth - Part 4

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Broken and Contrite Hearts

By Andrea Lena DiMaggio



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String of Pearls - Part 5 - Eclectic Drama

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Mrs. Llewellyn put her hand over her mouth and her eyes looked pained.

Not this again, I thought with a growing dread.

She removed her hand and started laughing so hard that I was frightened enough to jump out of my seat and start towards the door.

“Where are you going, honey? You can't leave this family that easily,” she loudly announced while still shaking with mirth.

Grace picks up where Siobhan left off, recalling events around Cretein, then her and Siobhan's family that turned her world inside out.

- Eclectic Kitty



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 799.

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Wuthering Dormice
(aka Bike)
Part 799
by Angharad
  
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A Series of Unfortunate Incidents


A Series of Unfortunate Incidents

By Audrey Cooper

Julian was preparing to play in his first gig when things started to go wrong. The funny old man wearing a dressing gown didn't exactly help!



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Romance and Other Crimes by Maryanne Peters on Kindle

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This Collection Is So Romantic It's Criminal!

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Romance and Other Crimes
16 Tales of Transgender Skullduggery!
by Maryanne Peters
Now on Kindle


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Singular Pursuit by Stickmaker Now eBook and Paperback!

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In an abandoned island resort...

Now available as eBook and Paperback through these online retailers:
https://books2read.com/SingularPursuit

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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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Imperfect Futures by Angela Rasch now on Kindle

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Two stories from BCTS in this volume:

Danny's Perdition: It’s the 24th century and Danny has discovered that his work for the government has several times condemned people to termination. The newest suspect has been thoroughly transformed by a department called “Visual Perfection,” and now Danny must do his duty, once again. Would traveling across the continent in an antique machine offer a realistic alternative?

Also included A Dollar Short: Tilford has a dead-end job. The idea that someone would offer him a great position seems alien.

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Imperfect Futures
by Angela Rasch
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Masks 10- Deepest Danger - Now on Kindle

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There's something in the water, no literally! Some THING huge and ugly with destruction on its mind.
It's a fight that's going to require the best the community of masks can muster -- a gathering of heroes like no one has seen before! The call goes out, the threat will be met -- for the world is in

Deepest Danger!


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