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Anything Better Than This

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Anything Better Than This
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Emerson has spent most of his life in the System, bouncing from one foster home to the next but never truly finding a home. That is until his 16th Birthday when he receives a letter from a grandmother he never knew existed. She invites him to come live with her in her mansion, promising to take care of him. Emerson reluctantly agrees and soon finds himself face to face with a strange, cold woman that barely acknowledges him. That is until the night he drinks a special tea and wakes up the next morning as a beautiful teen girl. He soon learns of his family's long existing magical legacy and must prepare to enter a Magical Academy to hone his skill.



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Singular Pursuit by Stickmaker Now eBook and Paperback!

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In an abandoned island resort...

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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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Brothers Keeper

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Brother’s Keeper
A Short Story
By Maryanne Peters

I adored my brother Jason, and I wanted nothing more than to hang around with him. But I knew that I was an embarrassment. I was less than two years younger than him, but I was half his size. He was born to be big, and I was born to be small. He was born to be strong – a natural athlete, and I was born to be … not that. He liked to hang around with his pals – the jocks – Kevin, Brad and Hans. They were guys like him. Guys to be admired by guys like I was.



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The Longest Nail

It was an ad in a local newspaper, what brought my attention to it was the photograph of a female hand located right in the middle of the ad. The hand had beautiful long nails, done in a bright red polish, the rose nail art adding to the elegance of the hand.

The ad was announcing a contest for any interested parties. The winner would be the one with the longest, most beautiful nails after six months.



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Dina, part 8

“Ex- excuse me?” The young woman asks, her facemask muffling her soft Yorkshire accent. “Can — can we get a selfie with you, please?” I allow myself a small chuckle as I turn to face the asker of the question — a girl barely older than sixteen, standing with three others of her age. All of them are wearing t-shirts with cartoon caricatures on the front and, even though I can’t see them, angel wing prints on the back, just like all t-shirts promoting the group I tried — and failed — to join.



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Aria - Book 2 - Trials and Temptations by Emma Anne Tate on Kindle

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Cami's adventures continue...

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Aria - Book 2
Trials and Temptations
by Emma Anne Tate
Now on Kindle


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The Long Journey, Chapter 6

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Shirley and Christie stood frozen in fear as they watched the giant gorilla, with Lizzie Jane in its grasp, make threatening noises and gestures. The question uppermost in their minds was the same that was frightening to Lizzie Jane -- Did a giant 18-foot gorilla eat humans?

The Long Journey
(A Lizzie Jane Adventure)
Chapter 6
 
By Billie Sue



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Healing Cousin George - Part 1 Arrival

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A serial, of around 20 parts.

Healing Cousin George

by Karin Roberts



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Camp Kumoni : 6

One foot in front of the other……. One foot in front of the other. Swing your hips….. smile, like you’re enjoying it……. one foot in front of the other.
 

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Camp Kumoni
By Anistasia Allread



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Gaby Book 5 Chapter *8* Das Erste Radrennen

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Gaby Book 5 - Bits
Chapter *8* Das Erste Radrennen

by Maddy Bell

 
 
Maddy Bell is selling her works in book form at Maddy Bell's Book Shop and has Gaby Character Dolls for sale. Please Visit!



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Cruisin' - Chapter 2

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Cruisin'

Chapter 2

By Nick B
(C) 2007

The one where Kimmy takes a dive…

Nice one for the work Kris.



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Women and Children First, I

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Women and Children First, I

 
By Melissa Tawn
 
On the evening of April 14, 1912, the luxury liner RMS Titanic -- the largest, fastest, and purportedly safest passenger ship ever built -- collided with an iceberg in the north Atlantic on its maiden voyage, and sank with a loss of over 1500 lives. Many stories of heroism by passengers and crew have been related, as well as a many stories of cowardice and despicable behavior. Among the latter are the several accounts of men who disguised themselves in women’s cloaks or dresses in order to get a seat in the all-too-scarce lifeboats, where the beleaguered crew members were trying to enforce a “women and children first” policy. These men were execrated and vilified in the press as being cowards and, what is worse, cads. However, in at least one case there may have been another explanation.



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Runway | Chapter 15: Sunday Dinner

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What have I gotten myself into now? Brenda wondered. Two years ago I was just a surfer dude without a care in the world. Look at me now: standing at the sink in high heeled boots, in an apron, cutting lettuce and trying to make my boyfriend’s mother like me. Where did I go wrong?
 

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Arecee



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Immigration Manor PDA - For fans of Education in the Hills

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Are you a fan of Penny Reed Cardon's wonderful Education in the Hills? Have you been wondering how to keep track of all the fascinating people in this series? Wonder no more! By popular demand, we proudly present the Immigration Manor PDA! Just click on the PDA below and get things started, then click on the tabs and page buttons at the top of the screen to start browsing. Enjoy! :)



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David's Dilemma


David's mother-in-law gave him a difficult choice to make...


David's Dilemma
 
by Bashful



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The Disclaimer 3: The Best Seat in the House

Be careful what you wish for and always read...

The Disclaimer 3:
The Best Seat in the House

 
by Bashful



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The Long Journey, Chapter 5

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Proud of his accomplishment so far, the pilot turned to speak to the passengers when he saw something through a window. He screamed, “Let’s get the door open and run like the blazes!”


The Long Journey
(A Lizzie Jane Adventure)
Chapter 5
 
By Billie Sue



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Camp Kumoni : 5


“There is no way I could pull off hot, or sexy.” Dani went back to her bunk.

“Are you kidding me?” Samantha tried to get the blonde’s attention. “You are beautiful.”

“Cute, sweet, adorable, even cuddly, but never hot, or beautiful.” Dani countered.

“You never know what a guy finds attractive, Dani.” Samantha continued.


 

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Camp Kumoni
By Anistasia Allread



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Balthasar's Extract (Evelyn's Diary : 2)

 

by Daphne

  © 01.2008 by Daphne Laprov



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Dr. Jensen I Presume

This story dedicated to Donna Allyson, who has taken the time to post my stories on her web page at geocities.com/donna-allyson. Thanks for your support, Donna.



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A Twinkle in Her Father's Eye

This story dedicated to my lovely and understanding wife, who puts up with my unusual hobby. For I am truly blessed to have someone like her beside me to lean on.



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The Awakening

This story is dedicated to the people on Crystal's chat (you know who you are), who had supported me through the bad time by making me laugh.



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Sins of the Father, Sins of the Son

This story dedicated to Mindy, the founding mother of Fictionmania. If it weren't for her insight and hard work, we would all be much poorer. She spent thousands of dollars of her own money and time to keep FM running - and all I have to repay her with is this story, and my gratitude.
Thanks Mindy!



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College Girl : 20

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I froze, with a piece of toast most of the way to my mouth. Oh Gods…tonight was the formal. I sighed and put down the toast and rubbed my eyes. I had the dress, shoes, everything but in the chaos of everything else I had forgotten to call Paul and I was supposed to have a date for tonight. It wasn’t mandatory but expected. What the hell was I going to do?

College Girl
By poetheather
Chap 20



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Hayfield Hall PDA - For Fans of A New Style of Education

I've been a fan of Karen Page's story, A New Style of Education, for a while now. At first, I had trouble of keeping track of who was who until I found her character list. When I first saw the list, I was thinking of the PDA's often mentioned in the story and ... well ... created what you see below. Just click anywhere on the PDA to get things started, then click on the tabs at the top of the screen to navigate. Enjoy! :)



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The Ballerina

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The Ballerina

 
By Melissa Tawn
 
What wouldn't a ballet dancer be willing to do to become prima ballerina of the Kirov ballet?



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Working Girl 19

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Working Girl 19

By Susan Brown

Angel

Once again my thanks go to Kristina LS for knocking this into shape

‘Ooh Derek, don’t keep us in suspenders, what shall we do to him?’



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Lost In Thought, Part 16

In this, the final installment of our story, Dave and Jenny share their thoughts on the children as well as their relationship...

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Lost in Thought, Part 16

By Jillian



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Andersonville - Season 2


Andersonville
Season 2

by Kelly Davidson


Andersonville is based on the story "The Life and Death of Al Parker". Reading the story is recommend to understand some of the discussion in the follow series.



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The Cure

This story is a dedication to Kelly, for without her stories we would all be the poorer.



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P.O.W.

This story is dedicated to editors Geoff, Samuel Vincent, and Nelson T. whose hard work made me look good. Thanks guys, I couldn't have done it without you.



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Love and War

This story is dedicated to my father, who never understood my need to be Kelly. Despite our problems, I know he loved me even though he didn't tell me the way I wanted him to. I miss you dad. Thank you for caring for me when I didn't care about myself. (With tears in my eyes)



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Childhood

This story dedicated to the people of Choices, a battered women and children shelter in Columbus, Ohio.



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Venus Child

This story dedicated to The Professor, whose Ovid stories and support inspired me to write the Andersonville series. Helping a fellow writer is what makes our community so strong.



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The Rich Bitch

This story dedicated to Sapphire, owner of the TG_fiction email list and the oldest TG fiction web site, Sapphire's place. We are blessed by her giving spirit and continuing determination to provide a place for TG writers to come and share their stories. Thank you Sapphire.



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The Mailman

This story dedicated to Beverly, who owns and maintains Beverly's Balcony. Her creative insight and hard work has made her web page a favorite of mine. Thank you for allowing us a place to post our stories, Beverly.



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Sledgehammer on Kindle

  

This is the same story that's been in the Hatbox for some time, now released with new editing and a new cover on Amazon. The story of Jake and Cody, friends--and Freds--for a lifetime. See story for joke about the Freds.

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Erin



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Monkey Business by Melanie Brown on Kindle

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Randy loves nothing more in life than motorcycles. When his friend Nick gives him the opportunity to join in as monkey during a sidecar race, he jumps at the chance -- even if it means wearing pink leathers.

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Monkey Business
by Melanie Brown
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The Station's Late Nite Princess on Kindle

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The Station's
 Late Nite
  Princess

 



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300 Rains by Heather O'Malley at Amazon

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The first 2015 publication of Doppler Press was Heather O'Malley's

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Geoff Greenfelder's discovery should have changed his life by rocketing him up the ladder of academia . Instead, it changed his life in ways he never could have imagined. After partaking in a sacred ceremony by the Amazonian tribe he discovered, everything in his life changes, including his very own body. What should have been an occasion for joy becomes a trauma Geoff must work through. His only hope for returning his life back to normal is finding the answers that lie in unraveling the mysteries of the tribe before he can return to it.



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