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The Dagger of Heaven At The End Of Time - Ch. 12

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©2025 SammyC




CHAPTER TWELVE



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 3470

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The Weekly Dormouse.
(aka Bike, est. 2007)
Part 3470
by Angharad

Copyright© 2024/2025 Angharad

  
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Stuck in the Middle -44

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Stuck in the Middle


In this chapter, the warmth of Thanksgiving fills the air as scents of home-cooked food and the hum of conversation create an atmosphere of comfort and tradition. Amid the laughter and togetherness, Emily navigates the quiet ache of belonging, caught between gratitude and the lingering weight of the past. As the evening unfolds, moments of kindness and connection offer gentle reminders that family isn’t just about where you come from—it’s about the people who choose to make space for you.

Copyright © Natasa Jacobs. All Rights Reserved.



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Sarah book 1 part 10 The beginning

After witnessing a murder. Young Robbie Dunkirk sees his family also murdered. He calls his mothers estranged twin sister. She comes up with a plan to hide Robbie. He becomes his twin sister Sarah.



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The Last of the Fey by Denise Anesidora Trask on Kindle

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The Last of the Fey

by Denise Anesidora Trask

Dennis is a stunt man, er... boy, er... young adult. Being of slight build, although muscular, he didn’t get into sports when in middle and high school. No, he was far too deeply involved in the motion picture business by then. It all began when he was less than a year old and snowballed from there.



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River 1 - The bear talker

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River

By Dawn Natelle

Be aware that I am notorious for gaps of many weeks between the parts of my stories. This one was sitting for months, before I decided to post it. I will produce at least one other chapter this week, and post it before next weekend. After that ... well, it will depend on whether you guys can encourage me to continue.



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Reflections 2

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Reflections 2
Author Samantha Ann

A short story for Valentine`s day

The story has been posted as Reflections on Valentine’s Day and in honesty feel It could have been improved.

I have reviewed the story and tweaked, pulled and pushed it this way and that to this version, correcting some spelling and grammar errors.

Thanks also to Erin for her advice when I was deciding whether to leave the original story available for readers to compare, both are still available.



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Journeys West - Chapter 3 - Escape to Laramie

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Chapter 3 - Escape to Laramie
by Monica Rose and Marina Kelly
Proof-read by Qmodo



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The Many Faces of Adira Potter 25

“The Many Faces of Adira Potter: Chapter 25”
By = Fayanora

Chapter Twenty-five: The Triwizard Tournament

Note 1: Text in 'Italics and British quotes' is Parseltongue.

Note 2: Once more, I apologize for the bits and pieces of canon dialogue/narration here and there.



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Harry Potter and the Trouble With Neurotypicals 20

Harry Potter and the Trouble With Neurotypicals: Book Three.
Or, "Aspie Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban."

Note: I do not own this. J. K. Rowling does. This is just fan fiction. No money is being made.

Note 2: There may be a few bits and pieces lifted word-for-word from the canon material. I tried to do that as little as possible, though.

Note 3: My writing has suffered from my fear of the Trump administration. :( As if I needed more things getting in the way of my writing. But that's why it's been so long between chapters.



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Sunday Morning Pantyhose Part 21

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By
Tracy Davis

This is a true story of how my Mom feminized me as a teenager. She had caught me wearing her pantyhose the summer before seventh grade. I got the surprise of my life the first Sunday of junior high, when she started encouraging me to wear them, and then it was all downhill from there. -- Tracy



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A Longer War 62

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CHAPTER 62
I almost lost track of the year after that, for it was all rather an anti-climax following on from such events. We got some new boats in to replace some of the older cruisers, for the people who wanted them rather than traditional narrowboats always wanted all mod cons, whereas the other sort kept our little souvenir shop turning over nicely. I have heard all sorts of words applied to what we sold, the rudest being ‘tat’ and the politest ‘folk art’, but the hand-painted enamel plates and watering cans sold well.



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A Friend in Need is a Friend in Deed -- Chp. 10 Robert’s rules of disorder

I got to know Doug so quickly in fact that it felt like I knew him my whole life. Nothing seemed out of bounds, except my dark secret. And even there Doug got to know me better than I know myself. The real me.

A Friend in Need is a Friend in Deed

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AuPreviner

Copyright © 2017 by AuP reviner



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Upside Down, Inside Out Chapter 3

The memories continue, from both Cameron and his father. Also a few glimpses of things from Jocelyn's viewpoint.

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School has been okay for the most part. The schoolwork isn't difficult, I could probably do most of it in my sleep.



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Art Project – 22 Reconnecting and More

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Art Project – 22
Reconnecting and More



Andrew’s problems started with
Designing a prom gown instead of a suit,
Turned Andrew’s problem into an opportunity…
Andrea is now in focus…connecting and More



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Turnabout Part 6

Thanks to Lizzy Bennet for her comments. They are much appreciated.

We were walking into the apartment after dinner with my parents.

“What’s wrong with this outfit?” I was wearing a blue women’s oxford shirt, black skinny jeans, boots and a black blazer.

“Nothing,” Jess said, with a smile. “You actually look really good. Clothes look good on you.”

“Why did she say something then?”

She laughed, "That is a separate question.”

“Why is she pushing my buttons?”

Jess grinned widely. “She installed them.”



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Easy As Falling Off a Bike pt 3118

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike, est. 2007)
Part 3118
by Angharad

Copyright© 2017 Angharad

  
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The Guardian - 9

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Here I go again
Slipping further away
Letting go again
Of what keeps me in place
I like it here
But it scares me to death



Part Nine –All of this Past
My continued apologies for the delay




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Gaby Book 14 ~ The Girl ~ Chapter *21* Turnabout

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 get the complete book here! {Or here (US)}
 
 
*Chapter 21*


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Home Is Where The Heart Is: Part 10

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Here is the next part of Seanna's story, I hope you all like it.

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Seanna and Thaddeus left the courtroom shortly after the Judge adjourned the case. It was annoying that there would be another delay before the case started to actually be heard, but they had been expecting Brandenburg to walk out once he discovered what had happened.



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Look good in Blue

Emma Price a.k.a Blondie had always been a looker ever since primary school. Only the teachers and her parents ever called her ‘Emma’. With her naturally blonde hair and brilliant green eyes she was the best looking 5 year old for miles around.

Some parents would have put her into what the Americans call ‘Beauty Pagents’ but Blondie was a real tomboy at heart. She was part of our little gang from the very day that her family moved into Kirdford Close. There was Simon, Trev, Alan and me, Joe. She was just one of us.



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A Feminine Look Part 2: The Mystery Brunette

After the surprise concert assembly, Jamie was shocked to get checked out from on stage by the male freshman singer. Is there a chance that they meet and clear things up, or will Jamie get wrapped up in something he has no intention of getting involved in?

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Little Monster Chapter 3

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Chapter 3:



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Little Monster Chapter 2

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Eric, heir to one of the most famous last names in all history. His family was known to kill and hunt down the most dangerous monsters hat walked these lands. But what does the title of Monster Hunter gives you, if in this society monsters and humans now live in peace, working together to form a better future. Struggling to leave his last name in the shadows, Eric will soon find himself more attracted to these shadows.



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Scarlet Ribbons

Scarlet Ribbons

by Anam Chara

When a father and husband is left alone as a widower with two children, he can deal with his son well enough, but he knows nothing about raising a daughter—not even where to find those special things that little girls pray for…



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Magic of the Kingdom Book 2: Chapter 2

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A month has passed, and Sarah's been enjoying life as Silvermist in the park, but can she handle life as a celebrity TV actress? She still gets nervous meeting "real" celebrities! And how will HRT affect her ability to play the role?



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A world without me : Chapter 7 : Mother

 

A world without me

 

Copyright© 2016-2017 Anna Hurley (BrokenFox)
All Rights Reserved.

 

Synopsis: Jake attempts to contact his mum but meets Lilah, who, in the process of asking Jake about his mum, brings back some unwanted memories
 


Chapter Seven: Mother

 



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That Valentine's Night Kiss

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That Valentine’s Night Kiss

This is short - and this first kiss never was.



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What Milsy Did -19-

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After a fitting of her new outfit Milsy considers some radical changes to the clock design. It becomes clear that the clockmaking work must be handed over to the Clockmakers' Guild and Milsy accidentally finds a way to manage that, in the process getting a recommendation for a promotion!

What Milsy Did

by Penny Lane

19 - Shock and Awe



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Little Monster Chapter 1

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Eric, heir to one of the most famous last names in all history. His family was known to kill and hunt down the most dangerous monsters hat walked these lands. But what does the title of Monster Hunter gives you, if in this society monsters and humans now live in peace, working together to form a better future. Struggling to leave his last name in the shadows, Eric will soon find himself more attracted to these shadows.



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Left at Eden - Chapter 16

Left at Eden

“I think it’s safe to say we’re a new species anyway, even if we’re still the same.” Hailey laughed. “At least we are united under a single ideal on this planet. We even have a singular Scientific Religion.”

“Hey, Hailey,” Wendy giggled. “It’s safe to say we’re ... East... of Eden.”



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Swishy Frou-Frou

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Swishy Frou-frou

I was going to have to decide what my new dress would be like. I wanted frou-frou (whatever that might be). It sounded so definitely pleasurable.



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Little Monster Prologue

Eric, heir to one of the most famous last names in all history. His family was known to kill and hunt down the most dangerous monsters hat walked these lands. But what does the title of Monster Hunter gives you, if in this society monsters and humans now live in peace, working together to form a better future. Struggling to leave his last name in the shadows, Eric will soon find himself more attracted to these shadows.



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The English Courtesan - Chapter 7

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London
Present Day



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Reflections 1

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Reflections

A short story for Valentine`s day

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Authors Note: I posted this short story on Valentine`s day and I am not comfortable with the way it looks or reads. I have edited it and made changes to the story and have posted the new version under the title of Reflections 2. Thanks also to Erin for her advice when I was unsure how to proceed with the amendments.

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The mirror on the wall sees all and hides nothing.

Here he comes again he looks sad and seems to have lost his way and all interest in life.



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Eerie Saloon - High Noon - now on Kindle

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Eerie Saloon - High Noon

by Ellie Dauber and Christopher Leeson

A desperate sheriff resorts to magic to stave off an attack from a vengeful gang of owlhoots. Can the bartender's potion prevent a massacre?

It's a long, dusty trail from the Territorial Prison to Eerie, Arizona.

Now the one-time badmen are faced with a life sentence - starting with being trained to work as saloon girls!

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Masks 4 - Template in Vengeance in Vegas

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An old and cruel foe faces an angry Template, and friends. Even superheroes can die. It all comes to a showdown in Vegas — with a gigantic climax!



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I Was A Porn Star For The FBI By Melanie Brown On Kindle

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Melissa Peterson – formerly Paul Peterson – has given her all to her job. Her identity… even her masculinity.

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I Was A Porn Star for the FBI
by Melanie Brown
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Amadeus Irina 3 - The Bridge by Shauna Rousseau on Kindle

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An orphan boy who loves music and dance...and can easily be mistaken for a girl?

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Amadeus Irina - Book 3
The Bridge
by Shauna J. Rousseau
Now on Kindle


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