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Weeping Willow. Book 2, Chapter 15 of 23

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Chapter 15

The three sat quietly as he settled and nodded. The sound man counted down from five and the reporter smiled.



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Gaby Book 28 ~ Balancing Trick ~ Chapter *2*

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Gaby

Book 28 
Balancing Trick

by Maddy Bell
Copyright© 2023 Madeline Bell
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With so much going on in Gaby Bond's life, there is rarely a dull moment!
But hark, is that a hint of normality creeping in? Don't bet on it, read on for more singing, dancing and bike riding with a twist here and there along the way.
*Chapter 2*
Two


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Dear God, Who Am I? -2

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Dear God, Who Am I?

by Natasa Jacobs

Chapter 2


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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Street Justice Chap. 6

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Unpossible Me from DopplerPress

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Justin’s life took a detour when he tried to use a shortcut...

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Easy as Falling off a Bike -25- by Angharad on Kindle

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Cathy's adventures continue!

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Easy as Falling off a Bike -25-
by Angharad
Ebook available from Kindle

As someone from Professor Agnew's life continues to make things difficult, someone from Cathy's past turns up at Danny's school and reopens some old wounds. Can Cathy navigate all these new twists and turns, can she keep her family safe, will she ever experience the simple life?



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Gaby Book 3 ~ The Visitors ~ Chapter *39*

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*Chapter 39*
Another Strange Christmas


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Family Business Part 13

Shade looks at Hatter as they drove towards Washington D.C. He could tell she wasn’t happy about leaving Bree behind or leaving her.

“Are we doing the right thing about adopting Bree?” Aylin looks at Mark as he sat behind the steering wheel.

“Yes, and you knew from the beginning that there will be times we will have to leave her. Look at Dakota and Terry. They sometimes have to leave the twins when Anika has a mission for them.”



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St Francis of Asissies Correctional Academy Part 3

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Andrea and Dani returned to their room.

“What are we going to do Andrea?”

“Don’t call me that, you dick”

“You heard what she said, we have to act like girls or we get punished. She could even be listening to us now. ”

What they suspected was true, matron was making sure they feared being overheard, and fear of punishment was being well and truly implanted.

“You’re alright, Dani sounds like a boys name!”



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Apocalypse Dawn: The New World - Chapter 2

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Chapter 2: Lost Girls

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

 

The subject of the naming session smiled for the first time since she awoke. “Yeah, I think I like that.”


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A Father's Debts

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A Father’s Debts
A Short Story
By Maryanne Peters

(And another of those stories extended from the short attached as a pdf.)

Do not think for a minute that my father traded me to meet his debts. Some may put it that way. Some may paint him as one of those gambling addicts would sell a family member to pay for his problem. But people cannot be bought and sold. I had to agree.



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SNAFU part 28

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Story Copyright© 2010 & 2021 Angharad

SNAFU Part 28

by Angharad
  


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The Feminine Queendom 24

UQ - (United Queendom) agents arrive in Australia in their first steps to recover what they consider to be their property.



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Let the Music Play Chp. 16

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Life Cycle of a Unicorn Part 4 of 7

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Chapter 4

Wednesday morning both his brother and father ignored him so he and his mother made the running until they both left the house. At school the three boys walked in with a new purpose again. The classes went as expected and at the lunch break Timothy got to where the seating was and saw Geoff sitting alone again and looking very sad.



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Signals

Signals
A Short Story
By Maryanne Peters

Introductory Note:

Over on Fictionmania I post very short pieces which are simply jottings inspired by images that I view from time to time. For me they are little exercises - mind flexing moves to keep my story writing fresh and to try to find new perspectives on what are often just tired tropes. But sometimes the idea needs to be fleshed into a full idea and that is what I usually post over here on Big Closet Top Shelf.



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Sam and Del -14- Mom has gone too far this time!

"She can look at herself in a mirror for hours. Can't you, Samantha?"

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Sam and Del
14. Mom has gone too far this time!
by Erin Halfelven


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Nefertari's Curse

William Grant is an archeologist on a search to find the first pharaoh, Menes. His search tests his faith in ways he never thought possible.



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A different Angel 08

Then Helen explained that Christopher was coming back from the hospital and really they needed to talk as a family over what had happened. This triggered Tracy to feel uncomfortable again. Ginny's mother decided that it was time to be going and reminded Ginny not to gossip about what she had said or heard today........

A different Angel 8,



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The Robson Lasses

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this story is a bit of a change for me, I hope you like it. TG elements only come in towards the end of this chapter, which is really just scene-setting.
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When Leckie Robson moved back to his ancestral home area to start a new life, little did he realise how much would change.



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The Feminine Queendom 23

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Charlie gets organised in anticipation of the pursuit he knows is coming.



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It Was Only a Snack

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Elaine was sitting by a pond listening to nature's symphony, taking in the beautiful backdrop surrounding it. She never got enough of the music, due to a small problem which caused a fuss the last time she came outside.



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Whatcha Dune 3 - Mélange à Trois

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Teaser Trailer...from the same creative genius who brought new and exciting versions of Rosemary Foccasia and Vegetable Bolognese Ravioli comes this brilliant if entirely truncated adaptation of David Lynch's reimagining of the classic Novel Dune by Frank Herbert.


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Vacation, Chapter 4

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Lowell's Vacation
by Leslie Moore
Look for it soon on Amazon!



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Gaby Book 23 ~ Ontario ~ Chapter *14*

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*Chapter 14*
Salvation


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What’s It’s Like for A Girl Part 22

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Trans Wiki Bio: Pearl Grey

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Trans Wiki Bio: Pearl Grey
A Short Alternative Biography
By Maryanne Peters

Pearl Zane Grey (January 31, 1872 – October 23, 1939) was an American author and adventurer best known for her popular adventure novels and stories written for young women. Her novel “American Frontier – Women of the Purple Sage” is her best-selling book.

In addition to the commercial success of her printed works, her books have had second lives and continuing influence when adapted as films and television productions.

Early life



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Easy As Falling Off a Bike pt 3297

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The Weekly Dormouse.
(aka Bike, est. 2007)
Part 3297
by Angharad

Copyright© 2021 Angharad

  
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Wolff of the Endless Waltz -chapter 19

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Wolff of the Endless Waltz


For 35yrs the border between the Human Empire and Gorgonzola Empire as remained mostly peaceful. The citizens for the Human Empire of this border region are loyal to the last man, woman, and child to the Empire. It was on one of these worlds that gave birth to a legend. The world of Apollo 6 is one of the harshest worlds within the Empire. One so harsh that only it could claim to be the birth world of James J. Owens, the most feared of Death Dealers. A world that is even now poised to give birth to a new legendary warrior. One who shall be baptized in the blood of the Empire’s enemies. Robert Wolff youngest great grandchild of James Owens’ sister Cecilia Owens.



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Velvet Part 13

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The Feminine Queendom 22

Chloe eventually helps Charlie to work out a possible solution to his conundrum of making his science available without weaponising it.



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“Touch of Grey” Chapter 2 “ Whistle Through Your Teeth and Spit ” starter

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Based on the song “Touch of Grey” (J.Garcia/R.Hunter). Cover version by The War On Drugs



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We Are Made of Stardust Chapter 4 & 5 (final two chapters)

Chapter 4



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A Cold Fey In Hell: Chapter 7

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Chapter 7: Homecoming

Despite growing up knowing about the Paranormal and seeing a world that normal people would never see, Seth was as close to a normal human as you could get. Everything would change on the day his father died and his life would never be the same again.

 

“But you expect us to live here?!” I reiterated.


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Ward of the State (pilot episode)

Ward of the State
(pilot episode)

Copyright 2021 by Heather Rose Brown

In a near-future world not too different from our own, homelessness has become a hot topic. Citizens are demanding *something* has to be done about it. This is the start of a story about what happens when drastic plans created by poorly informed but enthusiastic committees are put into action.

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The Complete Rear Window

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The Complete Rear Window

I was just chatting with Erin about 2nd person story writing - you know, yes you.
I suddenly realized that I had not posted this story.
It was originally a series on Fictionmania, and I received such wonderful reviews from Sydney Michelle that when I consolidated it, I had to put those in as an "overlaid" conversation.
But unfortunately that forced me into formatting acrobatics, so until I can get it into html here is the pdf ....



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Misfortune by Maryanne Peters and Joyce Melton on Kindle

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Return now with us to those thrilling days of yesteryear when women were women and men were men — except when they became women!

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Misfortune
and Other Romances of the Old West
by Maryanne Peters with Joyce Melton
Now on Kindle


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I'm With the Band

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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!
Also, Kindle UK!

Copyright © 2005 Melanie Brown


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Easy as Falling Off a Bike 10 - Wuthering Dormice 2 - on Kindle

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The continuing story of Cathy and friends...

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Easy as Falling Off a Bike
10. Wuthering Dormice 2
by Angharad
Now on Kindle


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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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