CHAPTER 5
Once more, the pattern of my days was set by lists, names and club numbers, as we called criminal records. As with one nightmare of a prison visit, the pattern of offending seemed to be clear, just--- thankfully--- nowhere near as extreme. It fell into particular areas of social failure, and they all clung to the coat tails of self-destruction and lack of any sense of self-worth. Addictions of various kinds, steady theft and criminal damage habits seeming to be as much of a compulsion as drugs or alcohol.

My name is Nikki but it wasn't always my name they used to call me Nicolas witch never really fit. See I've always been small for my age all through school everyone seem to be taller then me even a lot of the girls were to. By the time i was in the 11th grade i was only five foot one my wight was 100 pounds my hair was wavy long light brown light blue eyes i always wore bright colors an most of my friends were girls cause i really didn't fit in well with guys my age an i had nothing in common with them.

“The Many Faces Go To War: Chapter 4”
By = Fayanora

Chapter Four: Dolores Umbridge

Notes: This is the second chapter of the sequel to “The Many Faces of Har---er, Adira Potter.” If you haven't read that series yet, this one isn't going to make much sense. Also, a reminder for anyone who forgot: the person formerly known as Harry still exists, she's just transgender in this one, her new name is Adira, nicknamed “Addy.”

Jerry Tanner has a a lot of experience with games, but can he survive being caught in a game played by the gods?

Barrack Room Betty
By
Michele Nylons

Chapter Ten – Sea Daddies and Sea Mommies

Michael Nyland graduates from recruit school and qualifies as an Able Seaman Writer and is posted to the Royal Navy flagship, the aircraft carrier Ark Royal. He settles into his duties and has put 'Michele' and the Barrack Room Bettys behind him. But Michele's past is not easy to escape, even at sea.

My name is Kevin Jackson. I am the third man in my family to carry that name. It used to mean something on this ship, but it doesn't hold much weight anymore. My grandfather was the President of Security, my father had a doctorate in human physiology and was the Vice President of Operations. I, on the other hand, simply work the cash register at Main Street Electronics.