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The New One

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The New One
A Vignette
By Maryanne Peters

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I had come home from the party early. Walt had been talking to some of his business buddies and I was bored.

“That’s okay, sweetie,” he said. “You go home and slip into something nice and I will be along shortly.”



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Seems Too Good - Chapters 39 and 40

“Seems

Seems Too Good



Chapters 39 and 40

by Sofia Hammerstein

Doctor Nick Benning has worked hard to become a phenomenal surgeon. Ads for traveling to a new dimension have begun to pop up everywhere; including a billboard asking 'Life got you down? Debt sky-high? Health problems? Just needing new scenery? Visit Portal Relocations on the web to learn of your chance for a new life!' Circumstances in life change for him and the journey begins to sound intriguing despite the stories he's heard... (A Tale from the Diaper Dimension)



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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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The Cartel's Debt

The Cartel's Debt

Julio's long black hair flowed down his back like a waterfall, reaching past his waist. It was one of his most prized possessions, a symbol of his masculinity and strength. But all of that was about to change.



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 1249.

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike)
Part 1249
by Angharad

Copyright © 2011 Angharad
All Rights Reserved.
  
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Just... Friends?

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What if your best friend liked you better as a girl?

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Just... Friends?
by Melanie Brown
Buy on Kindle from DopplerPress


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Blue Moon 12.0 - Low-down, No-Count, Dancin' Blues

Blue Moon 12.0
Blue Moon
by Donna Lamb


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Working Girl 15

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Working Girl 15

By

Susan Brown

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

Angel



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Being Christina Chase | Chapter 22: A Broken Promise

        Christina took the load of clothes from Nina's hands and piled them into her suitcase. Realizing that she would be coming back for Christmas, and that she wouldn't dress as a girl while she was in the city, there was no need to take everything home. Nina, though always eager to help out her older cousin, was more interested in what had happened last night more than packing.



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike part 31

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Easy As Falling Off A Bike.
by Angharad.
part 31 The Larch, the larch.



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike part 30

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Easy As Falling Off A Bike.
by Angharad.
part 30.

This episode is dedicated to the memory of Joan Jones, otherwise known as Darla Raspberry, a sister writer, who died suddenly last week.



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College Girl : 13

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College Girl
By poetheather
Chap 13

“Caitlin, there is a problem.”

I blanched a little at that. What the hell had happened? I sat heavily on my bed. “What?”

“One of the girls has stated that she has a problem with you. She says that she doesn’t feel safe in the house anymore since you are here. She says she is worried about you peeking at her in the shower and possibly doing something. There is a house meeting going on right now about it. I already told Nadia my vote if it comes to it. I am sorry.” Gwen came up and hugged me. I didn’t know what to do, so I sat there, numb.



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Mystery of Sawnerve Island -2- Bananas and Eggs


Coconut Palm      Mystery of
Sawnerve Island

Chapter 2 - Bananas and Eggs

by Jijillian and Kyosuke



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The Stock Take

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The Stock Take

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Susan Brown

My thanks go to Kristina LS for knocking this into shape.

I was a good salesman; well I think so, anyway. I had won the monthly best salesman award on no less than ten occasions in the last five years, so at least a few others must think so too.



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike part 29

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Easy As Falling Off A Bike.
by Angharad & Barbara Cartland.
part 29.



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike part 28

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Easy As Falling Off A Bike.
by Angharad & Enid Blyton.
part 28b

I froze like a chicken caught in the headlights of a juggernaught. I wanted to run around in circles but stood still instead.

"So who are you?" asked the voice.



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College Girl : 12

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College Girl
By poetheather
Chap 12

I was a little disoriented when I woke up. Everything looked different and I wasn’t sure where I was. I felt someone lying next to me, their body warm and semi-snuggled. I turned my head and saw Meredith. I smiled at that point and kissed her on the forehead. I think I was really in love with her. I think I had certainly proved that I would do anything for her. Meredith had been one of the main reasons I now looked like I did and was living the life that I was. But I also had to admit that, in a way, I was happy.



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Strange Therapy

A woman seeks to help her friend overcome his low self-esteem. She ends up taking him on vacation to Bikini Beach, where he seems to thrive.
But what will happen when the vacation ends? How can the two achieve lifelong happiness?

 

Strange Therapy

by Lisa Caitlin Grey



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The Serendipity of Freedom | Part 9: Allies

"In our society, we change genders when we reach a certain age," said the alien.

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by Lisa Caitlin Grey



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Caveat Emptor

Mike’s purchase on TG-Bay has unexpected features and consequences.



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike part 27

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Easy As Falling Off A Bike.
by Angharad.
part 27.

Simon gave me a very strange look, "Not all men are predatory animals wanting to rob young women of their virginity."

"How do you know I'm a virgin?" I said sniffily.

"Shall we say it's fairly obvious," he softened his look into a benign sort of smile.



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I Don't Recall Volunteering - Part 1

Just a heads up for anyone who wants to start reading this story - it is very much an incomplete work. I had gotten started on it, but just couldn't seem to wrap it up effectively. For all of you who have read what I have written, and were expecting some sort of completion, I sincerely apologize. Next time, I will finish the story before posting it.

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Stand Up - audio book

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This is an audio book version of my story, Stand Up. It's about a post-apocalyptic world where individuality, even things we often take for granted, such as gender identity, is considered a serious anti-social disorder. One person has decided to stand up from the crowd. This is the story of her trial and her pleas to the humanity behind blind, staring masks.



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Mystery of Sawnerve Island -1- Castaway


Coconut Palm      Mystery of
Sawnerve Island

by Jijillian and Kyosuke



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Based on a Conversation Two: A Place For Us

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Based On a Conversation Two: A Place for Us

by

shalimar

Again an essay from the heart about what it is like to be transgendered.

In many respects I am a lucky woman. In the net I have a number of virtual sisters, daughters and nieces that I love and love me. I give them my love and feel their love in return. They are in the center of my heart and I hope others will join them. In this environment I am my alter ego, The Evil Witch.



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike part 26

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Easy As Falling Asleep.
by Angharad & Winnie the Pooh,
part 26 (and who said it wouldn't last?).

"I don't think I like you Simon," I said to myself. I still had to get home and a lift with him was easier than walking in these boots. They may be comfortable for the moment, but walking a mile in someone else' boots is not recommended by podiatrists, especially ones with three inch heels.



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Love Is Grand

Love Is Grand
by Annabelle

PREFACE

Retired and independently wealthy, 60 year old Stan Berman discovered he had only 12-18 months to live due to a rare neurological syndrome that would sap his strength and motor skills, but the symptoms would not onset for at least a year. The widower’s only family was his devoted son Patrick and grandson Michael.

A life-long cross dresser, Stan confided in his kin that he wanted to live as a woman for a year, and if they joined him, they would inherit the entire estate.

3 months later, “East Coast socialite” Sarah Berman moved to a luxury condo in Beverly Hills with her daughter Pamela and granddaughter Madeline.

“And in 18 months,” Sarah thought to herself, “My doctors will realize that the diagnosis was wrong! It won’t matter — my girls and I will be too busy shopping, partying, and chasing men to care!”



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The Guardian Princess 1: Chapter 7

As Promised here is Another chapter today=P



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Education in the Hills - chapter 8

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Hello boys and girls, it's time for our history lesson.
So, everyone get your blankie and your pillow, and make a circle around Auntie Penny.
And don't forget your tissues.



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Project Punchline

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PROJECT PUNCHLINE -- "the truth is out there?"

Just what is the government doing with our tax dollars? You didn't buy that crock about it going to corporate welfare, political pork and the military did you?

The TRUE story behind where our money goes.

P.S. This is my entry in the writng exercise based on that stupid Geico ad tag line.

P.P.S. Sorry folks, I tried to resist but this idea got stuck in my head and it was real slow at work and ...



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike part 25

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Easy As Falling Off A Bike.
by Angharad.
part XXV zzzzzzzzZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!

Simon started up the borrowed car, "I shall have something to say to his boss when I collect my car!" he fumed and grunted.



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The Guardian Princess 1: Chapter 6

...We return to our Saga 2 months and 3 weeks after Princess Patricia entered the magical land of Freguard as Paul...



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Springfield Is Burning

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SPRINGFIELD IS BURNING
A SIMPSON'S EXTRAVAGANZA

by Laika Pupkino

A medium sized American city is gripped by an unexplained outbreak of "gender inappropriate" behavior. A story comprised of vignettes and plotlines with a cartoonishly skewed perspective on gender roles and sexuality; featuring some characters you will probably recognise...



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The Snorkelling Trip

A-Snorkelling we will go

Just another
Misty
tale...

By

Misty Dawn

Please be advised, this is a tale of pure fantasy...




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College Girl : 11

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After Meredith left, I smirked and turned to look at my pretty large wardrobe, thanks to the girls. What was I going to wear? I didn’t know what to wear for something like this. I guess I could wear that little black dress that they had insisted I buy. It clung to me tightly and showed every curve and yet still managed to look good.



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Blue Moon 11.0 - Why the Moon Is Blue

Blue Moon 11.0
Blue Moon
by Donna Lamb



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Space and Time for Romance by Maryanne Peters on Kindle

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How far would you go for romance?

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Space and Time for Romance
13 Gender-Bending Science Fiction Stories
by Maryanne Peters
Now on Kindle


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Eerie Saloon 4: Jessie Hanks, Outlaw Queen by Ellie Dauber and Chris Leeson - Now on Kindle

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Jessie Hanks is on the run from Eerie after the death of Toby Hess, but, as she discovers, there's some things a boy-turned-gal can't escape from. Most of all, from herself.

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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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Sledgehammer by me from DopplerPress on Amazon

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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.

Hugs,
Erin



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