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Stuck in the Middle -53

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Stuck in the Middle


In this chapter, Emily begins her day with a renewed sense of strength, finding comfort in the warmth of her family’s weekend routine. Laughter over pancakes and a playful snow day adventure with Sam and Lily bring moments of joy and belonging. However, an unexpected change leaves her feeling scared and uncertain. With Mrs. Blake’s gentle guidance, Emily navigates this new experience, discovering that growing up can be confusing—but with the support of those who care, she doesn’t have to face it alone.

Copyright © Natasa Jacobs. All Rights Reserved.



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Altered: Chapter 27

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Eli grew up on a ranch in Montana. He had heard about Incursions, Breaches, and the Titans that came through those breaches to slaughter some people and capture others. To him though, it had always been something that happened far away to other people. His life was forever changed though when a Breach opened near his home, everything he knew was destroyed or taken, and he ended up Altered.

 

Altered
Chapter 27: Reflections
By
Amethyst
“Well, you are a very nice sight to wake up to,” I agreed.


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Second Spirit by Melanie Brown on Kindle

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Jack thought he had his whole life planned out -- right up until the moment he woke up in a new, very different body.

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Second Spirit
by Melanie Brown
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The New Girl at Uskweirs Manor - Chapter 10: Brotherly and Sisterly Love

The New Girl at Uskweirs Manor

a pastoral romance by Miriam Robern

Brotherly and Sisterly Love

Yorkshire, October 1812



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The Dagger of Heaven At The End Of Time - Ch. 13

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©2025 SammyC




CHAPTER THIRTEEN


Ronnie - The Four Seasons



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 2944

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike, est. 2007)
Part 2944
by Angharad

Copyright© 2016 Angharad

  
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Off the Deep End 9 ~ The Little Human Part 3

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When I came to I was on the patio deck of the Eureka, with Valerie and her parent gathered around me. Thinking they were rescuing me from drowning they had dragged me on board their yacht, where they tried to remove my “fake” tail and discovered the truth about me. So much for my people's Prime Directive of never letting yourself be seen by humans. I was a bad, bad mermaid!

But this wasn't quite the disaster it could of been. Although they'd found out about me, any trouble this family might bring down on my adopted species was a long ways off. They weren't exactly from around here. It seems that pirates aren't the only ones who can make a wrong turn in the Bermuda Triangle...

OFF THE DEEP END ~ CHAPTER 9
THE LITTLE HUMAN Part 3: EUREKA!!!
Laika Pupkino ~ 2016



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TG Limerick Day 2016

TG Limerick Day

May 12 was National Limerick Day because it is the birthday of Edward Lear, who is credited with popularizing that poetic form in his Book of Nonsense, published in 1846.

So I decided to compose a few TG limericks for today.

1. There once was a boy from Purdue,
Who thought he was really a Sue.
She put on a skirt, turned into a flirt,
And sings in a café near you.



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Sisters 54

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CHAPTER 54
Siân’s tone was clipped and precise.

“Who are you and how do you know my mother?”

“Do you mind if I come in?”

“Answer the question first”

The scruffy man sighed.

“My name is Ambrose. Brother Ambrose”



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Gene's Story or How I Gained a Cousin Chapter 30

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Gene's Story
or How I Gained a Cousin

A novel by Karen Lockhart



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The Return of Nevermore part 21

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The Return of Nevermore part 21
By
Morpheus

In the Legacy Universe, there are very few villains who are as feared as Baron Nevermore. Now Nevermore has returned with a group of powerful allies, and the heroes will have to work together if they are to stand any chance of saving the world from this evil.



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Rebirth: A New Way to Love

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a Short Story by TGTrinity
Cover by bela04

Gary and Andrea are on a trip with the intention of recapturing something from their relationship that has disappeared, only after an accident they find themselves looking at each other in a whole new light.

Author's Note:
This is an entry into the May contest, so if you enjoy it please let me know. This is also the first new story of mine that has a cover provided by bela04, and I think they nailed my idea perfectly.



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 2943

The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike, est. 2007)
Part 2943
by Angharad

Copyright© 2016 Angharad

  
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Anchored - Part 16 "Learning Curves"

 Anchored  

Part
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"Learning Curves"


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Stuart, part 8

“Mmph,” I moan as I feel a gentle breeze blow on my left ear, worsening the thumping headache caused by the alcohol I drank last night.

“Wake up,” A familiar voice whispers, before the breeze on my ear resumes.

“Stop that,” I moan. “I’m on holiday, I don’t want to wake up…”

“WE’RE on holiday,” my fiancée reminds me, her blowing turning from a gentle breeze into a hurricane as she blows directly into my earhole.

“Ugh,” I moan. “Can I at least shift this hangover first?”



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Common Ground


Common Ground

by Taylor Ryan
Copyright 2016
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Remi is becoming disillusioned
with the dating game.
She wants something wonderful,
but her experiences have been anything but...


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The Advisor - 3

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The Advisor -- 3
By Katherine Day
(Copyright 2016)
(My name is Pernod, but everyone knows me as Perry. They say I’m really good at giving advice to teenage girls. But I’m a boy, or am I?)


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All the World's a Stage Chapter 2

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All the World's a Stage

A novel by Bronwen Welsh



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 2942

The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike, est. 2007)
Part 2942
by Angharad

Copyright© 2016 Angharad

  
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Vantier a Whateley Tale chapter 11

Vantier a Whateley Tale.....Ancient and Powerful Vantier awakens in a foreign world, struggling to find her place in it.

In this chapter....Kyley completes her journey to Whateley and helps her soon to be roommate out.

NOTE that this chapter Kyley talks over the subject of attempted suicide.
So if that subject bothers you? You might want to stop on this one?

He is saved from the death of his race and planet....to start all over again....but can she survive?
A human high school and being a teenager? Will she remember what was? And grow in power?



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Discovery, Chapter 15 & Epilogue

Discovery, Chapter 15 of 15

By Portia Bennett

Introduction: What is discovery? Perhaps it’s finding something that you didn’t know existed. Maybe it’s finding a hidden treasure. Maybe it’s finding out something about yourself that many were aware of but you just didn’t know it.

Steve is safe and the murderers are in jail. Certainly this is not the end of the story. There is the matter of the disposition of Ben Martindale’s estate. Also, what are Mannie and Steve going to do with the rest of their lives? You gotta do what you gotta do.



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Gaby Book 12+1 Chapter *6* Reflections

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 get the complete book here! {Or here (US) -Erin}
 
 
*Chapter 6*

Reflections

 
 
“With us?” I exclaimed.

“You don’t have to shout Gab,” Mand admonished.

“When?”

“Probably around half term I guess.”

“Cool!”
 
 



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Unlikely Quarterback – 4 Safe Place to Be

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Bryce Royce's body was androgynous and he was eleven before he was told…
Bryce started to see herself as Elaine. …That would have been okay...
if Mr. Royce wasn’t so set on Bryce being his boy and a football player…
Bryce tried to please his is abusive dad to gain his love, hoping his father would reciprocate...
His dad’s dream comes true, kind of… Elaine insists now is her time too.



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Written in Blood part 4

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Written in Blood part 4
By
Morpheus

Everyone has a story, but unfortunately for Bryan, his is written in blood. This story takes place in the Whateley Universe, second generation..

http://whateleyacademy.net/index.php



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Discovery, Chapter 14 of 15

Discovery, Chapter 14 of 15

By Portia Bennett

Introduction: What is discovery? Perhaps it’s finding something that you didn’t know existed. Maybe it’s finding a hidden treasure. Maybe it’s finding out something about yourself that many were aware of but you just didn’t know it.

The weather takes a major shift and Mannie decides to catch up at the local beauty parlor. Once home she finds she just missed Steve who was going to meet with his friends in town. A series of phone calls makes her realize Andy Bennett has kidnapped him and probably intends to kill him. It’s not going to be easy, but Mannie is going to do her best to rescue him.



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 2941

The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike, est. 2007)
Part 2941
by Angharad

Copyright© 2016 Angharad

  
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Bian -6- Push-Pull

Somewhere, past the edge of hope lies a land called...

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Bian
(Bee-Onn)
by Erin Halfelven


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Love and Zombies

Love and Zombies

Author’s note: This is fan-fiction taking place in the world of the book “World War Z - an oral history of the zombie war”. Hope you guys like it.

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

The mayor’s wife is a strikingly beautiful woman despite being in her 60’s. She asks to do this interview on the patio, and there she begins.



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Discovery, Chapter 13 of 15

Discovery, Chapter 13 of 15

By Portia Bennett

Introduction: What is discovery? Perhaps it’s finding something that you didn’t know existed. Maybe it’s finding a hidden treasure. Maybe it’s finding out something about yourself that many were aware of but you just didn’t know it.

Mannie decides to take their love to the next level. There is another blizzard, and Mannie, her Mother, and Steve work on what’s to be done with the estate.



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Anchored - Part 15 "Coincidences"

 Anchored  

Part
Fifteen

 

"Coincidences"


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Hannah is.. my middle name, maybe? [2.2]

ourIceMain.jpg Family is complicated, especially when magic is involved..
It feels like I've said something like that before?

Events unfold including but not limited to:
Sarah driving carefully
(not that anyone cares to compliment her on it)
And Hannah discovers a new-found hatred for royal red tartan.




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Gene's Story or How I Gained a Cousin Chapter 29

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Gene's Story
or How I Gained a Cousin

A novel by Karen Lockhart



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What Milsy Did -5-

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The two Guildsmen show Milsy the clothing which Garia wore when she arrived on Anmar, which amazes her greatly and results in an astonishing conclusion. Deficiencies in her wardrobe are discovered and Rosilda requested to remedy the omissions. Steps are taken to obtain reading lessons and Milsy's education about the routine of the palace continues.

What Milsy Did

A Tale of Anmar by Penny Lane

5 - The Guildsmen



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Broken Image

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Broken Image

Written by Nuuan



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The Many Faces of Adira Potter 16

“The Many Faces of Adira Potter: Chapter 16”
By = Fayanora

Chapter Sixteen: Freedom

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. It's been frustrating me, too, but some things are just too perfect already to change. Which, fair warning, includes most of the conversation Fudge, Hagrid, Flitwick, and McGonagall have in The Three Broomsticks.



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Pea Pod 3: Give Peas a Chance

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The continuing adventures of Doug Gordon, Queen of Ka'an. (Ka'an in Mayan means Heaven.) Ka'an is actually an alien world populated by women... and a man-eating plant. Well, it is actually male-eating plants that spit out females. Doug and his wives fixed everything, but now Doug must remake a planet... and it seems Ka'an will be remade in his image!

Pea Pod 3

It's the third book in Holly's rollicking adventure story about a man, a plant, a harem - Ka'an!



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Blue Moon - Worldwide Kindle Sale!

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On the night of the Blue Moon, the Devil in Drag walks the Earth granting wishes and causing trouble.

Two young roommates deal with moonlight, music and magic in a gender-bending,
heart-stopping, romantic romp through Hollywood.

Blue Moon



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Cindy's Prom and the Unwilling Princess by Melanie Brown on Kindle

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Everybody wants to go to the Prom!

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Cindy's Prom and the Unwilling Princess
by Melanie Brown
Now on Kindle from DopplerPress


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