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A Short Story
By Maryanne Peters

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A Little Bit of Change - 4 Final


A Little Bit of Change: 4 Final

by Clara
Copyright©2012, 2024 Clara Schumann

 

Davey adjusts to life as Kari's wife, but a social event to celebrate Kari's latest
professional achievement forces him to face the world outside of his home. With the
help of his sister-in-law and confidant, Allison, Davey has to work up the courage
to step through the door.



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If You're Not Paying It... - 4 Final


If You're Not Paying It...: 4 Final

by Clara
Copyright©2017, 2024 Clara Schumann

 

Once an attentive husband, Andrew has changed. Now, he's a moody, controlling jerk. Headed
for a divorce, his wife resorts to a radical solution. This is not the sweet/sentimental
kind of story I usually write. Nothing violent, or anything, but it is not like Disney
Princess or Dusty Rose.



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Stuck in the Middle -32

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Stuck in the Middle


In this chapter, a routine morning unfolds in the Blake household as Emily and the others prepare for a day of errands. A visit to the library offers a moment of quiet discovery, while a trip to the grocery store brings its usual chaos and laughter. Through small moments and simple interactions, Emily finds herself settling into the rhythm of her new life, experiencing the warmth and steady presence of family in unexpected ways.

Copyright © Natasa Jacobs. All Rights Reserved.



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The Lynching Tree II

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Caution: This story is involves explicit violence, cruelty, torture, blood and suicide. I originaly quit writing it because it was too much. Time and the times have revived it but if those things are triggering for you do not read this.



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The Reluctant Co-Ed by Melanie Brown now on Kindle

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It's been a series of madcap adventures for Chrissie, starting in middle school when she posed as a Reluctant Girlfriend and on through her high school career as a cheerleader.

Now she's in college! Can you get a degree in crossdressing shenanigans?"

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The Reluctant Co-Ed
by Melanie Brown
Now on Kindle


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Twins, part 3

Luke and Lucy had their first meeting with their gender identity counsellor just over a month after confessing their feelings to each other, and just a few days before they started college. As they had done their whole lives, the twins attended the counselling session together, despite the counsellor's offer of separate appointments. During the session, Luke and Lucy told the counsellor everything they had told Dr Sutton, and at the end felt relieved to get their frustrations and stresses off their chest, and happy at the knowledge that their next meeting was only a few days away.



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Snow Angel: Chapter 5

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Chapter 5: Rebirth

Snow's whole life changes when the winter solstice arrives.

 

“Okay, the strength and durability will make her more survivable, but why the nose? Other than it being adorable?” Autumn asked.


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Leonora's Journal Volume 1 Chapter 5

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Leonora's Journal Volume One
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The Sequel to 'Ring of Stone' by Bronwen Welsh



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Constant in All Other Things 2 - Chapter 04

Constant in All Other Things 2, Chapter Four
by
Fakeminsk ([email protected])

“Friendship is constant in all other things
Save in the office and affairs of love:
Therefore all hearts in love use their own tongues;
Let every eye negotiate for itself
And trust no agent.”
Much Ado About Nothing



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UG2: Spying By Numbers Part 1: R&R?

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UG2:Spying By Numbers
Part 1 Rest & Recuperation?


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The Kiss

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“Do you remember your first real kiss? No, not that timid peck of the cheek but the first real one that lasted and lasted and lasted what seemed ages?

Yes, that one. You know the one that left both of you breathless?”

I stopped typing and smiled at what I’d just written. Then I looked out of the window and the person that I’d shared that real first kiss was there right before my eyes. Ok, she was on her knees planting some Begonias and whatnot but there she was. I felt so lucky to have her in my life after all these years.



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The Seamstress’ Model -3 Tiffany’s Friend - 2

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The Seamstress’ Model -3
Tiffany’s Friend - 2



By Jessica C


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Songs for Two Lives Parts 3 & 4

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Part 3 I’m a Believer

During that autumn and into winter I worked in the garden on the good days and at being Georgina on wet ones. She had planned to spend Christmas with her boyfriend so had talked me into playing her at the house for two weeks.

She took a photo of herself on her phone, followed by one of me, and sent them off to someone she had contacted.

Two days later the answer was positive so she made arrangements. In the middle of November I found myself in a small private clinic having a little cosmetic surgery on my facial features.



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Learning What It Means to Be Tammy Beck Chp. 10

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Nyx’s Hotel Room:
Nyx looks at the time on her laptop and couldn’t believe she has been up since four in the morning. She just couldn’t sleep because of what was going on. They need to find who stole that power armor. She sent the security footage she had to her friend, and he said it was going to take at least a day for him to get back to her.



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Living Next Door to Alex - Chapter 8

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Living Next Door to Alex - Chapter 8
By Julie D Cole

This chapter submitted after the competition closing date but the story continues as requested.

I didn’t have chance to move before Rachel pushed past Gemma and I.

‘No way it’s me first not some opportunist looking to cash in. He never mentioned anything about a girlfriend to me.’



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Chapter 12 - Parental Guidance Suggested

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Sitting in Jennifer's bedroom, the door open, and with a promise from her parents not to 'wander by' to check up on them for at least half an hour, the two sat on her bed next to one another. Before the three had returned to the Healy's home, Josh had decided that it was now or never, so he'd asked her parents for a moment of semi-privacy to talk with Jennifer alone first.



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Jamie's First Valentine's Date (3)

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Ben and I enjoyed the rest of the meal in silence, it was the good kind of silence. Oh the Pecan cobbler was simply amazing, totally off my diet but so worth it. Once we finished eating, Ben paid the check and he was escorted back to his car. It was around ten o' clock at night, and nearing my curfew. Not that Lily would have minded if I stayed out at all hours of the night. She is kind of cool like that, and with mom and dad away and Lily manning the fort I'm sure I could have managed to stay out a little past ten.



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Hero Prince(ss) Chapter 5

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This is a story of a time that could've been a long time ago, but not of this world. It is a tale of a prince and a hero. A tale of a hero who fought with all his might and lost so much, yet also gained so much. A tale that will make you laugh (hopefully), cry (maybe) or unsure if you should laugh or cry. Though it must be said, that this is not a typical fairytale.

What would you do if your companion is keeping a lot of secrets from you? What if this companion also has the power to implode a continent?

Hero Prince(ss) Chapter 5
The Forest To Nowhere.


By Shiina Ai



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Certified 7-9

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Chapters 7-9 of 9



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Life Goes On Chp. 11

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I Wish Book 5: Chapter 10

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Shannon O'Reilly was bullied and everything his older sister wasn't. When his sister Sarah gives him a chance to change things through a single wish things don't go as planned.

 
 

I Wish: Book 5
Chapter 10
Catching Up

By
Amethyst
“Okay, just sayin’, but the two of you getting along is kinda freaking me out. And this is coming from the person who was trying to make it happen in the fucking first place,” Michelle griped.


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Babs' New Year's Resolution 100

The court case continues with Erica taking the witness stand. She proves a tough nut to crack.



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Uplifting. Part 12

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Uplifting Twelve

I quietly spoke to my make-up artist, “There’s two girls here as our PA’s,. they’re experienced models, signed on with our agency, and you’ve worked with them before, I think.” and gave her a wink.

She left me and went out to see Mario, coming back to return the wink before saying “I’m going to love working with you, honey. Those other girls have been a right pain in the butt for weeks.”

When we left the cubicles to go on set we both looked like a million dollars.



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Sugar Pie Honey Bunch - Ch. 11

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Big Rock Candy Mountain Detour -5- Painting the Chinaberry Trees

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We finally made it to California!

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Big Rock Candy Mountain Detour
by Joyce Melton
Painting the Chinaberry Trees


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Super Girls and Stupid Men - Chapter 3

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Well There Goes The Element of Surprise

The Deckers are ready to run to Mexico and freedom but Detective Penelope Bishop is close behind them as is ruthless mob boss Jennifer Jones. The Beasts of Burden MC also want what the Deckers have and by that I mean not just the money. Final chapter.



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Drew Goes South Chapter 7

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Drew Goes South
Chapter 7
by Angharad

Copyright© 2022 Angharad

  
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The Joiners pt 18

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The Joiners pt 18.
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Don’t Mess with The Wolfhart Family Part 5

Heading to SWAT Headquarters:
Robyn rides down the highway as she heads to work on her motorcycle. Her ribs were doing better, but she still couldn’t go out in the field, until she was fully healed. Unlike her other sisters, she didn’t have a bodyguard, guarding her. Her mothers could track her motorcycle and she could call on the LAPD for help.



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Babs' New Year's Resolution 99

Olivia takes the stand and reveals some unexpected details through her art.



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Chapter 11 - Honesty is the Best Policy

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After the service, the family went to their usual restaurant for brunch. Josh was quiet and contemplative, distracted as he mentally deconstructed the topic, The Sermon on the Mount. He didn't understand the context, other than in theory, so all he could do was judge the value based on the words spoken. He ate his turkey club sandwich absently, staring off into space as he pondered the words that seemed to be in total contradiction with the impression his parents had given him of the Christian faith.



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Apocalypse Dawn: The New World - Chapter 11

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Chapter 11: Uninvited

The game is over, and reality will never be the same again.

 

“What?! But who could do that?!” I thought back in a panic.


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Songs for Two Lives Parts 1 & 2

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Someone commented that my postings are too short. Here I start a story which is double-length for your approval.

Part 1 My Old Man’s a Dustman

Every story has a beginning and an end. I rather expect that today is the day my story ends. Who knows, I may avoid the fate that awaits me and am able to carry on with my life. It’s all in the lap of the Gods, or so they say.



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Seven Years As A Wife 4

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A few days later when Angie arrived, Mel was buzzing. She was proud of what she had done with Simon. Angie explained she was going to be there most of the day. She was going to pierce her ears and give her collagen injections in her lips. She told her it should be ok, as it would only last five years.

"Are you sure you want me to do this?"



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Dave was looking for a pleasant day out touring college campuses with his son. But there was one small problem....


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Poison
by Melanie Brown
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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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PomPom Fortress by Snowfall on Kindle

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Young Kyle struggles to make it through the school day without being noticed, but others intend to make him the center of attention. A beautiful coming of age story with a difference. Now available to borrow from Kindle Select for Kindle Prime members.

The PomPom Fortress by Snowfall

PomPom Fortress



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