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Playing Marbles for the Big Blue -05-

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Playing Marbles for the Big Blue

05 The Theft

By Jo Dora Webster

How will Rasctan and Sela penetrate Alban Kai's planetary cloak?



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Raven's Blood: Chapter 6

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Chapter 6: Testing

Raven Demarco grew up living a sheltered life. When she starts University to get away from that she is caught up in the world of the paranormal. Secret organizations, magic, creatures from myth and legend, and worst of all, her own legacy and the Demons who want her blood.

 

“I’m beginning to think they’re here just to annoy me, “I retorted, “that or for comic relief.”


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Romance We Must by Maryanne Peters Ebook Available

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Romance We Must
by Maryanne Peters
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What do you do when your responsibilities mean sacrificing your desires... your dreams... even your gender? In her 34th collection from DopplerPress, Maryanne Peters explores what it means when duty calls, and you're expected to answer with high heels on.



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Dear God, Who Am I? -12

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Dear God, Who Am I?

by Natasa Jacobs

Chapter 12


College is supposed to be the start of something new. For Riley, it's something else entirely.
Set in the 1990s, this is a quiet, slow-burning coming-of-age story about friendship, identity, and the questions we don't always have words for.

Copyright © Natasa Jacobs. All Rights Reserved.




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Timeless Romance by Maryanne Peters on Kindle

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Maryanne's 33rd collection of Mostly Happy Endings!

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Timeless Romance
Mostly Happy Endings #33
by Maryanne Peters
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E'volvo'lution Chapter 13 (For the superstitious 12A)

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E’volvo’lution Chapter 13

February was the big wedding. I had backed away from being the Maid of Honour. I pointed out to Halina that we both looked so alike. With me already well known to a lot of people, I could end up stealing the show.

She saw the problem almost as the words ‘stealing the show’ came out of my mouth so organised a couple of her friends who had been at her first wedding to come over and take the bridesmaids parts.



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Mind, Body and Spirit Redux, Part 27


Mind, Body and Spirit Redux, Part 27


Part 27 - Indeterminate Precognition


By Paula Dillon and Tigger

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Of all her sorcerous abilities, Christie's precognitive power is the one that Mom Amanda and Grandmother Rebekah are least equipped to help Christie learn. Grandfather Kim's meditation and Chi techniques have helped, but using her abilities to explore possible futures is at least a little frightening to the powerful but inexperienced young sorceress. Another recurring dream has Christie gathering her support team to find out what, if anything, her dreams warn her to do for Valerie.



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Children of Naethari: Chapter 4

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Chapter 4: Visitors

When Jon was offered a possible cure for Cancer he didn't expect to wake up as a girl, let alone a mermaid.

 

“Maybe she woke up and found out that some asshole experimented on her and turned her into a mythical creature,” I suggested sarcastically. “Oh, no wait, that’s us.”


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A Lucky Man

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I look at my skin which has lost of its elasticity of youth. I think about my long gone missing teeth and the dentures that have taken their place. My lost muscle tone and the tight buttocks that women told me were so attractive have long gone as have most of those women, for few women, never mind men, live to my age. At a hundred and five, despite my good health, and reasonable faculties, I am an old and decrepit man staring death in the face because my heart is finally giving way to time. I have at most three months left, and you can’t imagine how grateful I was to receive that information.



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Swipe Right

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Swipe Right
A Short Story
By Maryanne Peters

Tinder is made for guys like me. If you feel like sex then you just open up and see what’s about. If you are good looking and athletic, girls will go for that. Free sex. Swipe Right. Some girls talk about relationships, so you let them. Just put on your listening face and nod. Whatever it takes to get them into the sack. “Thank you Ma’am.” Don’t hang around. Leave quick. They might get ideas.



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Antibodies 6

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Antibodies 6

© Copyright. Beverly Taff.

Characters.
Nana Bev, Interplanetary prospector.
Jamie, Bev’s younger prospecting Partner.
Dennis Potter Freight manager and old friend of Beverly’s.
Jack Godfrey Yard foreman and walking boss.
Charlotte and Lucy - Jamie’s younger dancing & clubbing friends.
Rose and Violet. Real girl friends of Jamie, Charlotte and Lucy.
Dr Williams Virologist

Chapter 6



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Daughter Of The Wolf Part 1

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***Warning Abuse, Torture, Medical Experiment***


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The Gowns

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If you give, you will receive, dear one.
If you let go, you will lay hold of my heart.
If you change, you’ll be exactly what you are!
If you love you’ll be loved. In fact, you’re loved already!





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Ghost Stories and Urban Legends of Benton: More Ghost Stories (10)

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One of the most enduring urban legends of Benton is that of a supposed tree that is supposed to feed unwary travelers who stray too near to its trunk. The location of the tree is supposed to be a meadow that is located deep within the marsh that surrounds the north side of Benton. Now, though many consider it nothing more than a silly urban legend, something of an old wives' tale, something to keep curious children from exploring the mashes.



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Gaby Book 24 ~ Fame ~ Chapter *19*

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*Chapter 19*
Turning The Tables


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Snow Angel: Chapter 11

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Chapter 11: Badass

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

 

“What thing?” Karina asked in confusion.


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Mind, Body and Spirit Redux, Part 26

Mind, Body and Spirit Redux, Part 26

Part 26 - Life as a Sorceress

By Paula Dillon and Tigger

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Life as a sorceress isn't all spells and training and such. Sometimes, a girl just needs to kick back and enjoy a meal and conversation with her Mom.



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 3337

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The Weekly Dormouse.
(aka Bike, est. 2007)
Part 3337
by Angharad

Copyright© 2021 Angharad

  
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Don’t Mess with The Wolfhart Family Part 14

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Angela covers up a yawn as Andy and Jason drive from the private airport to his cousin Sasha’s place. His aunt and uncle were staying there. He looks over towards Jason as he drove “you’ve been quiet since we landed. What are you thinking about?”

“I want to know how Ludlam and his companion keep avoiding us.” Jason has been thinking about the problem a lot.

“I think I know uncle, Jason.” Angela has been going over the satellite footage again and again.



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Royal Retreat Part 2: Rearguard Action

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Tammyverse Book 13
 

 

Royal Retreat
Part 2
Rearguard Action
Shiraz & Snowfall

 



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The Other Side of Me - Part 18

The Other Side of Me – Part 18
by Limbo’s Mistress

“Josie,” I said again, taking a step backward from the fuming blonde in the doorway. Despite her petite stature, she looked ready to tear one of my arms off so she could beat me to death with it.

Still glaring at me, she stepped across the threshold into my house, and immediately slammed the door closed behind her. For a few seconds, she just stood there, the fires of perdition burning in those big blue eyes.



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E'volvo'lution Chapter 12

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E’volvo’lution Chapter 12

The first truck was going to get the internal changes and the paintwork only so we could get it out on the road. The next two would be worked on together with Bjorn doing the interior and the LED lighting. The tractors would only have LED’s in the lightning from the hammer, meeting in the middle of the grill.



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Mind, Body and Spirit Redux, Part 25


Mind, Body and Spirit Redux, Part 25

Part 25 - Second Healing Magic Trainer


By Paula Dillon and Tigger

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Dr. Karen MacTire, originally asked by Mom Amanda to help train Christie, has called in the big guns! Mactire, Jess, rides her classic pony to the rescue. And things Will happen, and stuff WILL change. Or ELSE!



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Native Life Chp. 1

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UG2: Spying By Numbers Part 10: Fuschia Cottage

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UG2:Spying By Numbers
Part 10 Fuschia Cottage


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Antibodies 5

Jamie has a plan and Nana agrees to test the first hypothesis.



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Down but not out - Part 08

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I had no idea how long I sat on my bed with my head in my hands. It was only a quiet knock on the door that stirred me.

“Go away.”

“Craig, please.”

The voice belonged to Jasmine.



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Twins, part 7

“You two look exhausted,” Priya said as Luke and Lucy sat down at their usual table in the Student Union bar. “I don’t need to guess why, do I?” The Indian girl bit her lip as her two friends both shook their heads.

“Ugh,” Luke sighed, sharing a knowing glance with his sister. “Never mind ‘back from holiday’, I feel like I NEED a holiday.” Luke allowed himself a smile as his friends Gavin and Susie smiled sympathetically.



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Mind, Body and Spirit Redux, Part 24


Mind, Body and Spirit Redux, Part 24


Part 24 - First Healing Magic Trainer


By Paula Dillon and Tigger

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Amanda calls in one of the women who trained her in the healing arts to help train Christie.



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Seven Years a Wife Part 6

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Simon slept poorly that night. He tossed and turned all night. He never felt this way about Stacy. What was wrong with him? He was a monster. He used his money and power to trick men into acting and living as women. Was he some sort of demented wannabe Dr. Frankenstein?



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Tinker Tailor Soldier Dot 4

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Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Dot 4: Catch the Fashion Bug

Last time: Dot had her first official school day, managed to get in trouble, and ended up designing a dress that Dana has seen before, but not on Earth ...

I crawled into my bed at the end of a busy first day of school. Even though I had managed to get in trouble with my new home economics teacher, the most disturbing moment came after, when Dana somehow recognized a dress I designed.

I sighed, and attempted to sleep.



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Magic Mystery and Mayhem: 7

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What if supernatural beings like Witches, Faeries, Demons, and their ilk are all real? Glen Evanston is about to be caught in their many traps in my new work in progress: Magic, Mystery, and Mayhem a Graphic Novel by Raine Monday



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I Wish Book 5: Chapter 13

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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 13
What Happens in Nhekar...

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Oh, I wasn’t going to do it, I just wanted to see the looks on their faces. Totally worth it by the way,” Becca replied, still grinning like a madwoman.


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Mind, Body and Spirit Redux, Part 23


Mind, Body and Spirit Redux, Part 23


Part 23 - Just Learning to Be Christie - Again


By Paula Dillon and Tigger

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As Grandfather Kim suggested, Christie spends some time meditating on her concerns before proceeding home to explain her and Charlie's actions to her Mother and Grandmother.



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Visited Upon the Son

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Visited Upon the Father
Following the “Sins of the Son”
A Short Story
By Maryanne Peters

I carry my father’s name. I am Vernon Michaels Junior, just called “Junior” at home. Home was with my mother, as my father had been thrown out years before, and he was actually living in the town where I was going to college, and had a small place near the campus.

My father proudly called me “a chip off the old block”. He said that he got into a spot of trouble at college. He said that he would give the best advice – “Don’t get caught”.



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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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Peace Bringer 3&4 by Maggie Finson from DopplerPress

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Just in time for Halloween! The saga is complete!

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In a war between demons and the undead, must you choose the lesser evil?

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Peace Bringer
Parts 1&2
by Maggie Finson
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Butterscotch by Joyce Melton now on Kindle

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Maybe Butterscotch will be your favorite flavor, too!

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Butterscotch
Joyce Melton
Now on Kindle


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Easy as Falling Off a Bike 8 -- on Kindle

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For the first time in months, Cathy isn't dealing with much drama in her own life, but that's okay because Stella has a whole truckload to share.

In the moments where she's not saving Stella from herself, she has dormice to protect and more opportunities of wildlife documentaries to navigate.

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