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The Seamstress and Her Moth Part 6

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XV. The Perks of Surrender



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Off the Ground (Revision) Chapter 3

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“Are you wearing lipstick?” Mike asked.

I nodded.

“Melissa, is he your personal make-up model?”

“Would you like to be my next artistic marvel?” Melissa asked with a subtle flirty hint to her voice.

“I could use a little hair work, maybe.”

“Oh, I can do a lot more.”

“We noticed,” Chad replied as we stepped into the building.

The hallway was crowded with cheerleaders, advisors, coaches and administrators.



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From James to Karla: My life in fashion

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James had spent years admiring women's fashion from afar, intrigued by the elegance and expression that seemed exclusive to women. He grew up in a small town where gender norms were strict, but always found moments to secretly explore his fascination, scouring the internet for makeup tips and clothing styles.



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Stuck in the Middle -76

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Stuck in the Middle


In this Chapter, Emily reflects on the bittersweet contrast between cherished memories of a past life and the tentative embrace of a new home. Through vivid sensory details and quiet moments of introspection, familiar comforts and emerging uncertainties intertwine, inviting us to explore themes of identity, belonging, and the courage it takes to start anew.

Copyright © Natasa Jacobs. All Rights Reserved.



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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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The War of the Angels, part 5

"How- what- why-" Stephanie stammered as the flame-haired Scottish girl looked at her expectantly.

"I think you might need to sit down," Lauren giggled. "As I said, I've got a car waiting..."

"Umm, okay," Stephanie said, following Lauren to her car in a state of near-shock. "Why- why did you-"



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Jennie's Potty-Training chapter 2

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Chapter 2. Baby's First Accident



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Jennie's Potty-Training chapter 1

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Jennie's Potty-training by Baby Jennie



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When Tony Had To Become Toni

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When the wife of your wife's new boss thinks you are a lesbian...



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Heir to a Title - Chapter 18

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Heir to a Title Chapter 18

That evening as the three generations sat in the large drawing room at Denton Hall the phone rang. Callie was nearest for she was working on her laptop by the telephone table.

“Hello, Denton Hall.”

“Hello, is that the Duchess of Denton?”

“No, it’s the duke or more correctly his heir.”

There was an uncertain pause as the caller tried to assimilate the higher-pitched female voice. Callie explained.

“I’m his grandson. My grandfather died last year.”



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Almost Perfect, A sequel Chapter 4

Chapter 4

I returned to MU for the start of spring semester. The temperatures were still low outside but it hadn’t snowed a few days in a row, the sun was shining and no clouds were to be seen in the blue sky.

During our drive back to Columbia I told Laura everything what had happened between me and Sage. Except that I had slept with her, she’s my sister but she doesn’t need to know EVERY detail. Jack had returned to Columbia one day earlier with a friend to attend some frat party, so we had the car to ourselves.



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Vagrants chapter 17.

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And here we are. Vagrants, the next chapter. In this episode, we see the issues surrounding a rogue planet - a very unlikely thing to run into, but something still capable of existing. Enjoy.

Copyright Nagrij 2016.



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Anchored - Part 30 "Tammy's Funeral"

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Thirty

 

"Tammy's Funeral"


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The Amazons: The future has changed now Amazon women rule Earth and the Galaxy ( part 57)

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In year 2232, the Earth is now ruled by Amazon women after an alien female Amazon force invaded our planet and made females superior , stronger and smarter . At age of 16yrs. Boys will be told of a selection process my friends and I am due to for selection .
this my story how my friends and I lives were changed forever and the people around us and how I went from pleasant boy to someone else who I am now a woman with power.

57 swearing ceromony and suprise Party



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Chasing Tales Chapter 1

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Chasing Tales

Chapter 1

Summer Again.



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Penny's World pt5

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Penny’s World
or
Clair raised her eyebrows at me. A smile playing on her lips
Part Five
By
Sophie Jones
© 2016

This is the story of Penny. A closet Transwoman thrust into the outside world 24-7 when she would rather go and hide away. Perhaps the title should be Welcome to Penny’s Paranoid World…



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All the World's a Stage Chapter 11

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All the World's a Stage

A novel by Bronwen Welsh



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Gene's Story or How I Gained a Cousin Chapter 48

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Gene's Story
or How I Gained a Cousin
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A novel by Karen Lockhart



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 2989

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike, est. 2007)
Part 2989
by Angharad

Copyright© 2016 Angharad

  
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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 2988

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike, est. 2007)
Part 2988
by Angharad

Copyright© 2016 Angharad

  
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Anchored - Part 29 "Father & Daughter"

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Twenty Nine

 

"Father and Daughter"


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Gaby Book 12+1 Chapter *16* Back To Work

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 get the complete book here! {Or here (US) -Erin}
 
 
*Chapter 16*

Back to Work

 
 
“Drew?”

“In the er airwaves,” I agreed.

“It’s pretty cool eh?” Mand enthused despite me waking her at silly o’clock, “can’t believe it’s just two weeks.”



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Owner of a Lonely Heart - Part 3

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My journey back to Skipton was not the one that I’d expected when Mary dropped me at the station that morning. I felt an inner calmness and that was strange to me. I’d been excited about getting those dresses made for me but after the incident in the Cathedral, it was as if they didn’t matter any more.

Mary met me at the station. In an instant she noticed that I was different.

“Did Vic give you the tour?”

I nodded.

“It got to you didn’t it?”

“Yes it did. As much as I didn’t want it to, it did.”

Mary laughed.



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South of Bikini 4: Episode 4- Pawn to Rook Three

Atlantis-Minor literally becomes a ‘House of Fun’ as Alex repeals the ‘no gifts’ order for her sisters as she hopes to draw out Clemson’s multiple personalities. The deadly cat and mouse game continues and Alex faces her worst nightmare as she and Andie experience, first-hand, the extinction of the sisters of Kili. Can the Empress of Time and Space succeed in convincing time to return what it has forgotten? If so, will it return more than she bargained for?



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Shepherd Moon, Part 6 (Epilogue)

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Shepherd Moon, Part 5

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Shepherd Moon, Part 4

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It's Jaci's fault - again!

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It's Jaci's fault - again!

As the title suggests, this little piece came out of conversations I had with Jaci.

One summer day, two boys met at a local park, with younger siblings in tow.

“Hey John, stuck looking after your sister again?”

“Yeah, Mike, what can you do. I see you got your tag-along behind you as well. You know, I’ve been meaning to ask, what’s the deal with them? They act more like your little sister than your little brother.”

Behind John a small voice said, “Sister? I knew it!”



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 2987

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike, est. 2007)
Part 2987
by Angharad

Copyright© 2016 Angharad

  
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The Addict

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For once I was not depressed coming home from work. Unfortunately not being depressed meant that I finally had to do what I had put off for weeks: search my son’s room.



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A Quick Fix

A Quick Fix

A short written in the posting window

By Melanie E.



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Hannah is.. really fed up! [2.11]

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Events unfold including but not limited to:
Sarah whining for Hannah to 'make them stop'
(while using her as an improvised footstool)
And Hannah gets some questions answered, but maybe not the ones she wanted.




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Breaking into Her Heart ~ Part 1

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~Breaking into Her Heart~
By Mykhaila Ejensfell

A meeting changes the life of two teenagers.


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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 2986

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike, est. 2007)
Part 2986
by Angharad

Copyright© 2016 Angharad

  
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Suited For Adventure

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Two teenage boys, working for a super secret R&D lab learn that sometimes accidents happen. The wonderful superhero romp is now available on Kindle.

Suited for Adventure on Kindle

Suited for Adventure

By Catherine Linda Michel



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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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Sledgehammer by me from DopplerPress on Amazon

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This is the same story that's been in the Hatbox for some time, now released with new editing and a new cover on Amazon. The story of Jake and Cody, friends--and Freds--for a lifetime. See story for joke about the Freds.

Hugs,
Erin



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Imperfect Futures by Angela Rasch now on Kindle

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Two stories from BCTS in this volume:

Danny's Perdition: It’s the 24th century and Danny has discovered that his work for the government has several times condemned people to termination. The newest suspect has been thoroughly transformed by a department called “Visual Perfection,” and now Danny must do his duty, once again. Would traveling across the continent in an antique machine offer a realistic alternative?

Also included A Dollar Short: Tilford has a dead-end job. The idea that someone would offer him a great position seems alien.

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Imperfect Futures
by Angela Rasch
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