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Aria - Book 4 - Reformer's Fire by Emma Anne Tate on Kindle

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Isolation is difficult at the best of times, but at its worst when the world around you is falling apart.

Aria - Book 4
Reformer's Fire
by Emma Anne Tate
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The Dagger of Heaven At The End Of Time - Ch. 17

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The Coven Chapter 2

Chapter 2: Questions



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Stuck in the Middle -80

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Stuck in the Middle


In this final chapter of Stuck in the Middle, the anticipation of a life-changing day fills the air as Emily navigates a whirlwind of emotions. From the quiet stillness of the morning to the warmth of family traditions, each moment carries the weight of new beginnings. As the day unfolds, love and belonging take center stage, reminding Emily that home isn’t just a place—it’s the people who choose you, time and time again.

Copyright © Natasa Jacobs. All Rights Reserved.



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Dragon's Fire Chapter 13

Chapter 13: Facing the Music

The afternoon sun blazed down, shimmering off the surface of the pool as Yuqi floated lazily on her back, trying to relax. The water was cool and inviting, a stark contrast to the heat of the day. Kelly swam laps nearby, occasionally splashing Yuqi for no reason other than to be annoying. The day had been quiet, the kind of peace Yuqi knew wouldn’t last forever.



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My New Assignment by Melanie Brown on Kindle

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Captain Granger didn't expect to be rewarded for saving the galaxy. And he wasn't.

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My New Assignment
by Melanie Brown
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Home On The Range

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A Little R&R 2: Alyss in Wondercute Land part 2

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Alyss and Amy are adjusting to life at Whateley Academy, though both girls face new challenges.

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A Little R&R 2: Alyss in Wondercute Land part 1

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Alyss and Amy are adjusting to life at Whateley Academy, though both girls face new challenges.

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The Box's Pandora part 9

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When 15 year old Byron and his family go to visit Aunt Dora during spring break, they soon find themselves under an unexpected attack. In the aftermath, Byron's body and life change in ways that he never could have expected, or imagined.



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Boilerplate Special

A short story...

Boilerplate Special

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AuPreviner

Copyright © 2017 by AuP reviner



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Tammy:Aftermath - Epilogue

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Epilogue

 

 



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A Hunting they Will Go

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This story is based in and on the world of RIFTS. All mention of skelebots, Coalition, Cyclones and Juicer are products of the Palladium Books gaming system.



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Journeys West - Chapter 16 - A Rattlesnake on the Trail

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Chapter 16 - A Rattlesnake on the Trail

By Monica Rose and Marina Kelly
Proofread by: Qmodo

The sun was bright outside the bedroom windows but the muted glare really did not bother her. It registered somewhat, but the events of the previous day had taken a bit out of her. Their bedroom gymnastics contributed to that as well. As a result, Mary Sue snuggled back into the warmth of Pat's arms.



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No Good Deed Goes Unpunished – 5 – Coming to Light

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No Good Deed Goes Unpunished
- 5 – Coming to Light


By Jessica C




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WildFire Chapter 15

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Ginny's Story Chapter 19

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Ginny's Story

A novel by Karen Lockhart

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Do You Believe In Magic? Chapter 10

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Easy As Falling Off a Bike pt 3187

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike, est. 2007)
Part 3187
by Angharad

Copyright© 2017 Angharad

  
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Arista is.. suffering too, apparently? [5.10]

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There's always two sides to every story, sometimes more, which can get rather messy in all honesty so it's probably better to stick with just two for now, right?

The problem with bad guy's is that, rather predictably, they lie sometimes.
It makes it rather hard to take anything they say seriously... unless they offer proof at least.

Events unfold including but not limited to:
Arista explaining the world as she see's it,
Ari being useful at long last
(although not half as useful as John apparently is)
and Hannah has enough dignity left to blush when confronted with the truth about her relationship with the smirking-wonder from multiple, utterly annoying, angles!




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Today's Parable - 2017 - 06 - 12 - I'll Give You The World...

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I'll Give You The World...
(c) 2017 Haylee V

Alaine had to be, without a doubt, one of the loveliest and most graceful women in the entire world. Everyone in the hamlet of Dervonshire simply adored her. Women wanted to emulate -- no, to actually BE -- her, and men courted her day and night, trying in vain to win her favor -- and her heart.



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Dancing Angel

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Bikini Beach; The Russian Connection Part 1

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Bikini Beach; The Russian Connection part 1.
By Cheryl L

Many thanks go to Elrod for his help in this story. He helped me to develop the story. In ways I would not have thought of. Also thanks to Ibi who worked tirelessly and patiently as editor, proof-reader and sounding board.
I’ve added a post that will explain/decipher some British and American cultural differences.



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Be Careful of What You Wish For Chapter 7

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Liberated

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Liberated
By Barbara Lynn Terry

(Author’s note: The geographical locations in this story actually exist and their addresses appear in the footnotes at the end of the story. However, the place described in this story exists only in a place deep in the author’s imagination. Barbara.

Chapter 1 - Getting Ready



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Freddy On the Loose: Part 15

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TFOS: Freddy On The Loose, Part 15

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Rodford Edmiston

Note: This story uses background and concepts from the Teenagers From Outer Space role-playing game, Copyright 2001 R. Talsorian Games, Inc. The characters and story are Copyright 2001 Rodford Edmiston Smith.

"His coming is foreshadowed by the arrival of his scout, the Silver Scorcher, riding on his Cosmic Sled," said Ramet.

He called up an image from his library card. In it, a naked, silver guy riding an odd contraption soared across a background of stars.



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The Adventure Begins Chapter 2

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A New Home Chapter 2

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A Caddy Remark

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A short story...

A Caddy Remark

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Copyright © 2017 by AuP reviner



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South of Bikini 5: Episode 6- Devil's Cauldron

Returning from Persia, Alexandra Reilly’s daughter, Regina, shocks the Empress with her developing gift. A spur of the moment trip to the beach unites past and present Sisters of Kili, and allows one of Alex Reilly’s lingering missions to finally reach conclusion.



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The Lucky Charm Chapter 12

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The Lucky Charm

Chapter 12: Natural Selection

Last Time:

Freya said to Darla and mom, "We were talking before the game about the girls' future. We're from Eugene, for the Career
Fair the school held today. It's a pleasure to meet you ladies." First to mom, "Magdelien," Then to Darla, "Darlene, my name
is Freya Lawrence Blake, and this is my family. Well, most of it."

And Now:



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Roomies - Part 9

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“I'll have a glass of your house chardonnay” Becca said and the bartender turned to me. “Club soda with a twist.” I smiled to disapproving looks from the others.

Lauren was looking the most annoyed, so I addressed her.

“I'm feeling dangerous enough in this dress. I'm not adding alcohol.” I tried a reassuring smile.

“God, Chrissie said you never have any fun. Now I know why.” she said dismissively. “But if you think you're designated driver forget it. No one drives my Lexus but me.”

“I can cab home.” I smiled.

“If you cab home after all we did getting you looking this hot, there is no God!” Becca laughed.

I think only Tina caught my panic response before I tamped it down, quickly replaced by a polite smile.



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Today's Parable - 2017 - 06 - 08 - The Hoarder

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The Hoarder
(c) 2017 Haylee V

One day, in the tiny hamlet of Pine Grove, lived an eccentric junk collector named Thomas. being a junk collector, he was quite poor, and survived by living off the discarded trinkets and baubles of the more well-to-do.

"Why do you collect such junk?" the townsfolk would often ask. "It's completely worthless to anybody. You should find a real job, like helping the farmer or the miller. At least then, you'd be assured of your next meal."



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The Guardian - 10

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Sister I need you more now than I ever did
I've been thinking again, I've been thinking again



Part Ten - Sister
My continued apologies for the delay




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Thundering Force: Chapter 13: “Daughters and Sons of the Force.”

Chapter Description: Chapter Thirteen: Power shifts behind the scenes in the Clone Wars. Thor is sent on a diplomatic mission, with a mysterious Jedi Master. Their mission is to the planet Dathomir, where force witches and warrior women rule. There Padme will be tested in ways she did not expect.

Meanwhile Loki is making her own moves, while arranging for a mission with her newest recruit, Asajj Ventress.



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Night and Day, part 06 of 12

“I get a little stir-crazy sometimes, being cooped up in the apartment all night. But Mom says our neighborhood’s too dangerous for a girl at night, and I know she’s right.”



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A Summer's Odyssey - Now on Kindle

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After his mother dies the only option Kris has is to take his kid sisters to grandma's house. But Massachusetts to Maryland is a long way to travel on only $50. How will they make it, will grandma be able to keep them and what kind of life can they expect?

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A Summer's Odyssey

By Jennifer Sue

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Aria - Book 1 - The Holly and the Ivy by Emma Anne Tate

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Cam and Liz's whirlwind romance may be over, but Cami's adventure is only just beginning.

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Aria
Book 1
The Holly and the Ivy
by Emma Anne Tate
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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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Young Love and Other Distractions by Maryanne Peters on Kindle

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Yet another anthology from the busy keyboard of prolific transgender fiction writer Maryanne Peters!

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Young Love and Other Distractions
by Maryanne Peters
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