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The Girl with a Curl. Chapter 3 of 7

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Chapter 3

I called Marilyn the next morning, before I left the motel. She told me that there was a car park on Portland Terrace, not far from the office, and to park there if I got to Southampton before the office closed. She would contact Gloria to get another key cut for the house and the office for me. I took my time going east, my car wasn’t as swift as Marilyn’s.



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Stuck in the Middle -78

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Stuck in the Middle


In this Chapter, Emily struggles with the lingering weight of her nightmares as she faces another session with Dr. Hart. Memories of her past mix with the fears she carries, making it hard to separate what was from what still haunts her. Through Dr. Hart’s steady guidance, she begins to grasp the idea of grounding herself, of taking small steps to loosen the hold of the past. As she leaves the session, the looming approach of adoption day stirs a mix of excitement and uncertainty. With New Year’s Eve just a day away, Emily finds herself standing at the edge of a new beginning, torn between holding onto the past and learning to trust in the future.

Copyright © Natasa Jacobs. All Rights Reserved.



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Southern Sunlight -4

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Southern Sunlight


The Prequel to “Stuck in the Middle


In this Chapter, the simple rhythm of a Monday unfolds with the warmth of home, the steady hands of hard work, and the quiet magic of small adventures. Between morning chores, tracking a runaway mule, and playful moments with Papa, the day is filled with the kind of lessons that don’t always come from words. As evening settles, the comfort of family, good food, and fireflies remind Emily that some days are meant to be savored, down to the very last bite of peach cobbler.

Copyright © Natasa Jacobs. All Rights Reserved.



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Working For A Living Chapter 16 (Final Chapter)

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Family Matters by Maryanne Peters on Kindle

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Twenty stories about what's important in life...

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Family Matters
by Maryanne Peters
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Amaia and the Lost City

James Pearson turned twenty-one and his world changed. Kicked out of his foster family’s home he struggled with his own identity especially since he always dreamed he was someone else.



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Easy As Falling Off a Bike pt 3223

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The Weekly Dormouse.
(aka Bike, est. 2007)
Part 3223
by Angharad

Copyright© 2017 Angharad

  
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Andi and Allie - 25

Andi and Allie Chapter 25

“Once more into the breech, dear friends, once more…”

The next several days were chaotic; too say the least. Allie and I managed to get an appointment with a Doctor Weintraub. She was evidently the partner of Doctor Gotlieb and as expert in the field. She too belonged to ‘the club’ and we were squeezed into her very busy schedule upon using Susan’s name.



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Black Bloodstains Part 1; Chapter 02: Here, There and Everywhere

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Masks 18: Part 17

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Masks XVIII

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Rodford Edmiston

Part Seventeen

Once again, I was the outsider protecting magical types as they worked on something so esoteric they couldn't adequately describe it to me. I had thought I would be left out of this stage - Fen had even told me after Oak Island that my part was over - but multiple factors had conspired to change that situation. Not least of them the location they had picked. It turned out that Fen hadn't known who now owned the land where they wanted to perform their spell.



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The Black Ring III

Jill makes her own way towards transitioning to womanhood but is caught by her parents due to a health scare. The story of Jill's mental and physical transformation continues in this third installment.



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A Model is Born 7 – Going to the Prom with Josh

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A Model is Born
7 – Going to the Prom with Josh



Terrance jumped at modeling with his sister... Now he's caught up being a model... They're the now the Slade Sister caught up in a mystique of their own creation...



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Thundering Force: Chapter 23: “The Coming of the Storms: Part Two: Mortal's Folly.”

Chapter Description: Chapter Twenty-Three: The Jedi High Council have decided to begin to make their move against Chancellor Palpatine. Though, this is a subtle move. But, not everyone on the council agrees with their methods.

Meanwhile, Padme is caught in a web of intrigue that threatens not only her position in the Galactic Senate, but her freedom as well.



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To Complete The Circle (Rewrite) - Chapter 6

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Apologies for the time away. Classes have been stupid. You could say this short update serves as a 'I haven't forgotten this story' chapter and I look forward to writing the rest of it as soon as I come into some free time. Thanks for taking the time to read these. As always, any and all feedback is welcome. Enjoy

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Be Careful of What You Wish For Chapter 14

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Time To Pay Chapter 4

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Time to Pay.
By Anna NaMaus

Michael's punishment begins in such a small way, but we all know what little acorns turn into.



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Reconnecting the Past and the Present: Chapter 6

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Sarah had spent almost 20 years trying to forget her painful and difficult past. She had overcome so much and had built a successful life, then one day her past comes knocking on her door.

Reconnecting the Past and the Present
Chapter 6

By Rebecca Jane
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Faded (Rough draft... well more of an idea of sorts... and yes, it's not a transgender story)

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I made this story back when I was a wee boy in about, I think, sophomore year of high school. The reason why this story was never finished is that I ended up finding out that I am a girl, not a guy. So, queue the dysphoria and severe levels of depression. I'm interested if anyone wants me to reinvent the story to make it more interesting. Somehow I still have the ideas and plans for this story. By the way, this story is not done and the original will probably never be created.



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There is Nothing like a Dame Chapter 7

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There is Nothing like a Dame

A novel by Bronwen Welsh



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The Strange Story of the Dress of Dresses

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Black Bloodstains Part 1; Chapter 01: I've Got a Feeling

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Gun Princess Royale - Book 3 - Ch5. (Part1)

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Chapter 5.

– I –

It was convenient to find ourselves in an area of the building replete with cafés, restaurants, and so forth.

We had five floors worth of shops from which to choose a suitable venue, and Sierra took her merry time deciding on her choice.

That meant wandering around for a while past the various food outlets.

With a veiled sullen look, I followed behind Sierra and Maria, and was kept company by Tabitha who was looking about with disinterest.



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The Lokian Way - Part 04 - Of Hidden Truths

With the weekend coming Mercy prepares herself to find out more about her magical talent.
However other truth, large and small, reveal themselves.



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Gaby Book 15 ~ Friends ~ Chapter *28* Weihnacht Countdown

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Reconnecting the Past and the Present: Chapter 5

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Sarah had spent almost 20 years trying to forget her painful and difficult past. She had overcome so much and had built a successful life, then one day her past comes knocking on her door.

Reconnecting the Past and the Present
Chapter 5

By Rebecca Jane
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Masks 18: Part 16

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Masks XVIII

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Rodford Edmiston

Part Sixteen

The caller ID told me who was behind the ring. I sighed, considered not answering, then sighed again and picked up the receiver.

"I assume you're not calling about the latest political mess," I said. I was glad Sievers was safe, and feeling rather afraid about what those who had ordered her seized might do next. However, Fen would say that was all fugitive and outside our mission purview, and we needed to focus on our own, longer-term tasks.



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A Blank Page - Chapter 16

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Jacks or Better

It all started in the fifth grade...

Jacks or Better

by Donna Lamb



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Blood Moon Part 8

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Mississippi Bee Queen

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Mississippi Bee Queen

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Paula Dillon

Cold, alone and hungry a runaway transgendered girl wanders onto a Bee Farm looking for work, so she could eat.



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Snow Baby

Harley takes a deep breath of cold air as he enjoyed the ride and all the snow they were passing. He had managed to talk his foster parents into giving their permission to allow him to go skiing with a few guys from school. They brought their girlfriends with them. He was the only one that didn’t have a girlfriend. He was also smaller than his friends. He had flown from Florida to Canada with his friends.



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What Milsy Did -26-

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Domestic matters occupy Milsy's morning but lunch time bring unexpected and unwelcome news, that those of Yod have invaded Joth. Rumors naturally fly around the palace and Milsy struggles to concentrate. At the evening meal, Robanar brings further information.

What Milsy Did

by Penny Lane

26 - Distant Drums



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A Second Chance -- Chapter 15

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A Second Chance

By Dawn Natelle

There definitely will not be a chapter tomorrow. I have decided to work on chapter two of A Gentle Soul, and it will probably be the next thing posted. Much merriment for Tolkien or Grimm Brothers' fans: Dawn

MONDAY, May 9, 2016



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The Good Samaritan Chapter 7

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The Good Samaritan

Chapter 7: Racing Bug

Another month goes by, and things have only gotten better. Last night we went to the restaurnt that Bobby took
us too before, again. When Bobby told momma about he and mom getting married, she was overjoyed. She was also
impressed by the ring Bobby gave her.

At one point just before we left the cafe, momma took Bobby aside and had an animated discussion. Whatever they
were talking about, it was very important to momma that Bobby needed to do something, and very soon.



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Dreams of Dancing in the Sky -Part 8

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Dreams of dancing in the Sky

Jordan Price was like most boys on New Holland. He dreamed of dancing in the sky like the Sky Dancers. To fly among the clouds under his own power. There is only one problem. Only women could be Sky Dancers, and Jordan was a boy. Then came the day that would all change



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Peaches on Kindle: New Edition!

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Peaches
by Angela Rasch and Amelia R.

Peaches is an unusual boy with an unusual school project -- he's going to spend his semester exploring gender roles in high school by living as a girl. Things get complicated but everybody learns something -- including Peaches!

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I Was A Cheerleader For The FBI By Melanie Brown on Kindle

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Paul Peterson would do anything for his country… right?

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by Melanie Brown
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The Sport of Romance and Other Games by Maryanne Peters on Kindle

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Is Romance a Sport with winners and losers?

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by Maryanne Peters
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Eerie Saloon 2: House Rules by Ellie Dauber and Chris Leeson - Now on Kindle

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As the girls of the former Hanks Gang serve their 60 days at the Eerie Saloon, they begin to adjust to their new bodies and make new lives. This being the Old West, there's also a shootout, poker games, and a kidnapping.

Wilma, Jessie and Bridget have new opportunities but old ways of thinking, especially thinking of themselves as men, are hard to break. It's all a question of learning the new rules for how to live as women.

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Eerie Saloon 2
House Rules

by Ellie Dauber and Chris Leeson

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