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Ellie's Voice 5

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Ellie's Voice

© 2025 by Grace Ann Hansen

Chapter 5: The Name Game

Whispers of Change

Summer vacation crept in slowly, without fireworks or fanfare. The last school bell had rung, but the usual burst of excitement never showed up. No mad dash to the playground, no running barefoot in the grass. Just a quiet, heavy kind of peace that filled the house like thick summer air.



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Broken Orbit 3

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Chapter 3: Don't Look Too Close

A Minor Job, a Major Gut Feeling



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Broken Orbit 2

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Chapter 2: Trial by Engine Fire

Routine Briefing, Uneven Ground



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Broken Orbit 1

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Chapter 1: Dockside Ghosts

Arrival at the Dock



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A Tale of three Halves - Part 09

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[Cape May, NJ]

“Mom, what are you doing?” asked Brittany.

Melissa was standing at the window of their apartment, peering into nowhere.



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Swifter, Higher, Stronger on Kindle

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When Tony's attempt to follow in his father's footsteps on the football field comes to nothing he gives his undivided attention to a different sport - gymnastics.

His unorthodox training leaves judges bemused but coaches impressed enough to give him an opportunity. With the Olympics in his sights a twist of fate has him seeing things from a whole new perspective, one that will affect the rest of his life.

Book Cover artwork for Swifter Higher Stronger rendered as virtual Paperback and Tablet editions - Cover art is girl, doing a gymnastics move, on her toes, with one arm in the air, and the wording Swifter Higher Stronger at an angle on a black background slightly overlapping the girl


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Pass On What You Have Learned - 6 - Saving Melanie

Melanie has agreed to train Michael, but will that save her?
Pass On What You Have Learned
by Saless
Part 6 - Saving Melanie



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 676.

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Wuthering Dormice
(aka Bike)
Part 676
by Angharad
  
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Life is Hard, Then You Nap

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Life is Hard, Then You Nap

by: Lilith Langtree



What happens when you get bit by an unfamiliar cougar on your birthday?



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Education in the Hills - chapter 21

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In the absence of a trampoline, a bed works.



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Mike versus Michelle 14: The Promise

Michelle tries to make Dana's last days as painless as possible. Dana asks Michelle to make her a promise. Can Michelle grant Dana's final request?

 
Mike versus Michelle: Part 14

The Promise

By Sharon Parsons


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Too Good to Refuse.

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Too Good to Refuse

by Bronwen Welsh

 

When Terry went after a contract which would save the company, there was only one option - make the client an offer too good to refuse. The offer turned out to be as much a surprise to Terry as his client.



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Trimming the Tree - Part 1

Trimming the Tree

A story by Allie Elle

Although this story has a Christmas title it isn’t about Christmas at all. It’s about the changes that people can go through if they have the chance to live their inner dream.



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The Naked Truth of My Life - Part 2

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It wasn’t very long before another truck driver picked me up.

The Naked Truth of My Life
Part 2
By Theide


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Changes~8

I was blowing quite heavily as I reached the vicarage, Jocasta was outside watering a flower basket.

Looking up, she smiled, ‘Well, you look worn out, Samantha.’



Changes

Chapter 8

By Susan Brown



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The Half-Lilin: Chapter 11

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shaina.jpg Pat is back on familiar grounds. Returning as one messed up Lili, she finds comfort in a familiar face and learns a bit more about her past. This is the final chapter that sets the stage for the next chapter that would strengthen her resolve and help her make her final decision.

By the way, did she really left Earth for 80 years?

The Half-Lilin
Chapter 11

by Shin Eris


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Joey & Joy - Chapter 2

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Joey & Joy

Chapter 2

by Marlisa

 
I am so glad I ran into Joy today at the mall. It’s probably been three or four years, at least, since Joey and she saw each other last. If I wasn’t so sure about our marriage, I’d almost be jealous at how easily they jumped back into their friendship. It’s like time restarted right where they left off.



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 675.

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Wuthering Dormice
(aka Bike)
Part 675
by Angharad
  
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Terri's Vengeance-2

Terri's Vengeance
Chapter 2

By Stanman63

Edited By Nora Adrienne

Synopsis: As Terry continues upon his Mission of Vengeance, he discovers that others have been wronged by his mortal enemy, Delano. Terry's Heart breaks, and he finds that he has become something more than a Vigilante, he has become a Light of Hope as well.



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Football Girl ~ Chapter 13

We didn’t say anything as we made our way to the café. I couldn’t tell from his face or anything else what he was thinking...
 
 
Football Girl
Chapter 13

By Susan Brown


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The Blossoming of Billy - Part 10

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“Shut up!” Billy angrily replied as the damn broke under the tremendous pressure. His lower lip quivered as his eyes filled with tears. He wiped his eyes but the waterworks had begun.

“Oh no, you are not crying. Unbelievable!” Eric stated. He couldn’t believe that his brother was being such a baby.

“I’m really trying and I’m just not strong anymore” Billy whimpered.

“I don’t know what’s up with you but you better shape up Billy. You’re really turning sissy on me and Dad would freak if he knew the crap you were trying to pull.”

The Blossoming of Billy

Part 10

By AshleyTS



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Southern Comfort, Part 14

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“Two people can keep a secret if one of them is dead.” Her father’s voice echoed down the long years and she silently thanked him for that stupid little piece of wisdom while she cursed herself. It was true that she hated him and the things he had put both her and her sister through but it was equally true that she felt grateful to him, grateful that he had taught her the things she needed to know in on order to exact vengeance upon those who had wronged both her and her sister so horribly.

Southern Comfort
Chapter 13

By Theide

 



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Homecoming Princess (Revised) - Part 3

Homecoming Princess (Revised)
 
Part 3
By Arecee
 
Edited by Holly Hart & Sephrena Miller
  

“Umm, could I have your number too?” he asked timidly.

Wow! Rex actually wants my number! This was delicious! Yeah…well… hmmm. I began to ponder whether that was such a good idea or not. I could just imagine my mother answering the phone and being asked to speak to her daughter. No, that was not going to work! I knew in my heart that it would be best if this little charade ended now. It was fun, but seriously dangerous! It was my first kiss, but that was beside the point. I had to be strong!

Rex took that moment of indecision and decided to kiss me again, gently with some rippling of his tongue along my lips. I was stuffing my number into his pocket while he was still kissing me.



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 674.

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Wuthering Dormice
(aka Bike)
Part 674
by Angharad
  
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Raccoon Ruckus

A day at the beach for one young girl becomes a nightmare.
Raccoon Ruckus
A KittyHawk Tail
by Saless


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Casting Call


Casting Call

by Miranda Epidote

Some roles are easier to fill than others.



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Joey & Joy - Chapter 1

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Joey & Joy

Chapter 1

by Marlisa

 
‘You look ridiculous’ was the first thought that went through my head as I studied my reflection in the door length mirror. The clothing was nice enough, a pale blue blouse with a small, yellow daisy positioned at the décolletage; a simple black skirt that stopped just below the knees; nude stockings and low-heeled black slingbacks.



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Mike versus Michelle 13: Losing A Friend

Michelle grows up and loses a friend along the way.

 
Mike versus Michelle: Part 13

Losing A Friend

By Sharon Parsons


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Changes~7

I glanced at Jocasta, her kind face looking concerned. Was I
that
obvious, I wondered?


Changes

Chapter 7

By Susan Brown



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A Blast from the Past -3-


“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”

~George Santanya

 
A Blast From The Past

Part 3

By Ginger Collins



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The Girl in Me -6-

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The Girl in Me
CHAPTERS 16-18
 
by Erin Amelia Fletcher
 
Please keep in mind most names, and some specific details, have been altered, to limit the amount of Strife within those associated within whom may come in contact with this.

This is the parody story to my poem I am a Girl, please enjoy...



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My Mistake: Chapter 19

My Mistake

Chapter 19

By Samantha Jenkins

In Which we return to school, with better results....



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 673.

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Wuthering Dormice
(aka Bike)
Part 673
by Angharad
  
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Cresswell Industries Chapters -76-77-78-

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With Grace now deeply embroiled within Lady Melissa Cresswell’s vengeance for Falconer, the truth she sought so deeply concerning her beloved Sarah was once again forced to be sidelined, whilst Celeste’s own secret operation was beginning to take shape, her greed for power forever driving her forward to her ultimate goal.

Silently for years she had worked in the background, her adopted mother always keen to relay her praise for her advancements in the DNA restructuring drugs and technologies she had invented, but Celeste wanted more than praise she wanted Cresswell’s all for herself and nothing was going to stand in her way, however she needed her own pool of subjects for this hidden agenda to maintain its momentum, a pool of resources that when the time came would stand loyally shoulder to shoulder besides her, new stronger acquisitions that were mistakenly sanctioned by her step mother as she cleverly manipulated her into blindly advancing her requests to test her new advancements out on unsuspecting people and for a chosen select of teachers and staff at Feethams High, they were to become those very subjects.

Celeste’s mannequins as she so adequately called them!

To my readers;
The journey has been long and the transformations have been plenty, but now we are coming to the conclusion, Cresswell 4 will now bring the illustrated adventure of Metamorphosis together with the characters from that story, although Metamorphosis is set after the incidents we are about to read in this last adventure of Cresswell’s, some of the characters from the illustrated story will begin to appear here, so a word of note to those who have subscribed to Metamorphosis, further reading here will only unearth one of the mysteries involving the people in Dolan!



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Easy as Falling Off a Bike 9 - Wuthering Dormice - on Kindle

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The ongoing story....

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Cathy always tries to mind her business, unfortunately business doesn't give her the same respect. In fact it goes out of its way to send a fresh helping of drama her way in the shape of a three-year-old force of nature named Jemima.

Can she really help the girl, save the dormice and look after her nearest and dearest all at the same time?

Easy as Falling Off a Bike
9. Wuthering Dormice
by Angharad
Now on Kindle


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The Girl Who Saved Aunt T's by Angela Rasch on Kindle

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Eric thought he was living a reasonable life until a series of calamities broke up his marriage, took his job and put his parents in a precarious position.

When Kevin, his tennis partner in High School, reminds him of the great team they made and offers him the opportunity to turn his life around he has a critical decision to make.



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Heaven and Hell 4: Balancing Act at Amazon

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Angelique is back. Along with assorted ancient gods and goddesses, a plot to unseat Lucifer from the throne of Hell, and a lot of other fascinating things. She always seems to get the 'interesting' jobs.

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Masks 3 - Template and Energia - published on Kindle

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A school for superheroes seemed like a good idea at the time. Template is on the faculty and her niece, Energia, is a student when they find out that not everyone agrees on the wonderfulness of education.

High level conspiracy? Alien technology? Is someone trying to kill off the superschool? And the supers with it?

It all started with someone launching a killer missile at Template's secret identity, Jenny’s aunt-er-uncle, Randy...

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Now on KIndle...



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