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Ethertravelers 02.3: The Penisbirthers, Conclusion

Once the party was over, it was time for me to plan starting college. I accepted one of several pre-made class listings for first years. Making living arrangements was often even tougher than picking classes in college on Earth, but here it was pretty easy. There were dorms, and there was a single room for each person, with doors that would allow them to pair up couples in adjoining rooms.



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Stuck in the Middle -73

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Stuck in the Middle


In this chapter, a dreary, rain-soaked morning brings disappointment, but unexpected warmth and laughter turn the day into something special. As the family finds ways to make the most of the gloomy weather, small moments of comfort and connection unfold. When the rain gives way to snow, a sense of wonder and new beginnings settles over the house, offering the promise of fresh adventures ahead. Amidst it all, quiet gestures of acceptance and belonging make the day one to remember.

Copyright © Natasa Jacobs. All Rights Reserved.



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The Girl with a Curl. Chapter 2 of 7

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Chapter 2

I followed the girls to the café on a shopping mall called Above Bar Street. It wasn’t very far, and had everything you would need, especially banks. There was a branch of the one I used, just five minutes from the office.

We all had a light lunch, with me following the girls to try the salad. It would not have been a good look if I had ordered a burger. I did note the range that they had, for when I was here on my own. There! I was already thinking about being here for real.



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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

Now available on Kindle



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Stuck in the Middle


In this chapter, Emily navigates a quiet Monday morning, the world outside wrapped in fresh snow and soft stillness. A visit to Dr. Hart brings thoughtful conversations about identity, fear, and the strength it takes to keep moving forward. With Mrs. Blake’s unwavering support, Emily begins to see that progress isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about allowing herself the space to grow, one step at a time.

Copyright © Natasa Jacobs. All Rights Reserved.



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Butterscotch by Joyce Melton now on Kindle

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Maybe Butterscotch will be your favorite flavor, too!

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Butterscotch
Joyce Melton
Now on Kindle


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Experiment # 1

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Experiment # 1

John stopped at the mirror by the front door, and checked his outfit one more time

“Hair - check. Makeup - check. Blouse - check. Skirt - check. Hose - check. Heels - check.. I guess I’m ready.”

He sighed, and walked out the door, and headed toward school.



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Alex & Chris Chapter 61

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Alex & Chris
By Sharphawlad

Chapter 61 The council official.

On arriving back at home again in Middleham they found it had all changed at Hidden Corner. Terri appeared, “After you left more of your people started to arrive and the builders have been kept busy. Several had to be taken to the hospital, but all is running smoothly now. When you left this column of fire appeared and it seemed to attract all magic beings. It has been burning all the time you were away and appears to have got brighter now you are home.”



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A Matter of Fact: pt 1

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Cameron leaves a coma after almost 8 years to rebuild her life after the loss of her family in a car accident. This story is told under the umbrella of the Whatley Universe, with thanks to it's creators.


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The Return of Nevermore part 2

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The Return of Nevermore part 2
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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The Other Half of My Soul, part 07 of 11

Taylor looked so worried and guilty that I had to give her a hug. “Come on. We can’t do anything until we talk to the Gray One, but for now, you need to relax. How about a game of — Tag! You’re it.”



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 2852

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike, est. 2007)
Part 2852
by Angharad

Copyright© 2015 Angharad

  
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In Too Deep - Ch 1 thru 5

Sloan and Dana are a young married couple in SoCal. Both are involved in the Arts, Dana as a make-up artist and aspiring director, Sloan as a talented, but struggling actor with dreams of becoming a star.

The couple are deeply in love, and believe in each other; however, a costume party at the home of a darkly handsome movie director and his strikingly beautiful wife open a doorway into desires that neither of them had ever considered.

When Sloan is offered the lead in a new motion picture about a transgender hit man, it is a dream come true. Unbeknownst to the young couple, the domineering director, and his forceful wife have other plans for both Sloan and Dana that have nothing to do with acting.

Once they cross the line, can their marriage survive the experience?



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Gaby Book 12 Chapter *31* Educated Guess

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*Chapter 31*

Educated Guess



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Amie and Jamie - Chapter 17 - Cloudy with a Chance of Rice

On the first day of the new semester, we awakened to a cold, rainy morning. The combination of rain and temperatures below 40 degrees brought hope for snow to those of us from the southern part of Texas. Houston gets a small amount of snow about every 10 years, and I remembered a snowfall when I was much younger. San Antonio, however, was even farther south than Houston.



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Somewhere Else Entirely - Epilogue 1

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An interstellar survey craft arrives in a previously unexplored star system to begin to evaluate the resources which may be available. At first, everything proceeds smoothly but then the unexpected happens, and even the most outlandish theories struggle to explain the bizarre circumstances facing the explorers.

Somewhere Else Entirely

by Penny Lane

Epilogue 1 - The Impossible World

Author's Note: This chapter is set 206 years after the events in Chapter 138.



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The Many Faces of Adira Potter 9

“The Many Faces of Adira Potter: Chapter 9”
By = Fayanora

Chapter Nine: Rogue Bludgers and Other Dangers



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The Roar of Love Novella

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a novelizationof a prviously published serial


Crying is all right in its own way while it lasts. But you have to stop sooner or later,
and then you still have to decide what to do. ” C.S. Lewis
for all my darling daughters





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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 2851

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike, est. 2007)
Part 2851
by Angharad

Copyright© 2015 Angharad

  
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Choices Choices Chapter 3

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Choices Choices Chapter 3 Changes

“Oh no!” I thought, gazing at my reflection in the full length mirror “They’ve turned me into Anne of Green Gables!”



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Testing Times - Chapter 21 "The Inquisition"

Testing Times - A Tommy & Tamara Story  

Part
Twenty One

 

"The Inquisition"


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Jenny’s Story – 13 Playing for More

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Jenny’s Story – 13
Playing for More

Brian, wanted to get in touch with his feminine side, and hopefully get some help in doing so. Most of all he wanted to see himself look like a convincing girl in his own way of thinking. He never imagined or planned what happened… Brian is hidden away and Jenny is finding life to be more natural. Jenny knows beyond a shadow of a doubt who she is... Jenny is surprised by others like her...



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Mum's Encouragement Chapter 23

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Mum's Encouragement Chapter 23

As I waited for the lift to reach my floor I reflected on the evenings events. I was really upset to see Nan so weak and wondered what she thought of me dressed as I was.

The lift seemed to be taking an eternity to arrive and a lady who was also waiting commented upon this

"Three lifts and not one of them coming to this floor" The lady moaned as we both stared at the indicator panels showing one lift on the lower ground floor and the other two on floors seven and eight



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The Black Cab

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The Black Cab

The lift doors opened and two tall slim ladies emerged into the Hotel Lobby. They caught the sight of themselves in the mirror and they smiled at each other. Then as if they owned the place, they walked directly into the bar that adjoined the Michelin 3* restaurant that the hotel boasted. The Maître D asked,

“Are you dining with us tonight ladies?”

“Yes, yes we are,” said one of them.



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 2850

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike, est. 2007)
Part 2850
by Angharad

Copyright© 2015 Angharad

  
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Julina of Blackstone - 061 - Selections And Habits

The developments settle into place, mostly smoothly

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Julina of Blackstone
Her Chronicles, Book 2

by Julia Phillips

061 – Selections and Habits


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The Might-Have-Been Girl Chapter 26

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The Might-Have-Been Girl

A novel by Bronwen Welsh



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William Church and the Scandinavia Trip chapter 22

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William Church and the Scandinavia Trip
By Sharphawad

Chapter 22 Operation Brandenburg.




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Parallel Quests, Chapter 3

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And I thought the last chapter took awhile to finish...



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The Return of Nevermore part 1

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The Return of Nevermore part 1
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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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 2849

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike, est. 2007)
Part 2849
by Angharad

Copyright© 2015 Angharad

  
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The Transit of Venus, Book 2 - Ch 64

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The Transit of Venus
Book 2 - Ch 64


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Alex & Chris Chapter 60


Alex & Chris
By Sharphawlad

Chapter 60 New high priestess in China.


Alexis and the others went through the tunnel to China and while there visited the temple the Chinese had created. Alexis noticed the vast crowds and also the media vans. She noticed one was from England and walked up to it.



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Testing Times - Chapter 20 "Where there's a will"

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Testing Times - A Tommy & Tamara Story  

Part
Twenty

 

"Where there's a will"


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Esperanza - A Halloween Tale - On Kindle

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Almost Halloween, on a rainy day near Buttonwillow she stole a ride...

Esperanza

by Lainie Lee

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The stowaway hitchhiker called herself Kelly, or maybe Esperanza. She seemed to be haunted by the ghost of an old man…but was the true story even stranger?



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Masks 5 - Energia - Out of Template's Shadow - Now on Kindle

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The Leader narrowed its pupils, just a bit... the equivalent of a slight smile for its species. The most important of the group were already supporting the plan. The others would go along, eventually. It sat back and let them plot and scheme, only occasionally asking a question or making a suggestion. Yes, this would work well...

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Masks 5

Energia

Out of Template's Shadow


by
Rodford Edmiston



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300 Rains by Heather O'Malley at Amazon

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The first 2015 publication of Doppler Press was Heather O'Malley's

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Geoff Greenfelder's discovery should have changed his life by rocketing him up the ladder of academia . Instead, it changed his life in ways he never could have imagined. After partaking in a sacred ceremony by the Amazonian tribe he discovered, everything in his life changes, including his very own body. What should have been an occasion for joy becomes a trauma Geoff must work through. His only hope for returning his life back to normal is finding the answers that lie in unraveling the mysteries of the tribe before he can return to it.



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Masks 15 - Worlds at War by Stickmaker - on Kindle!

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The Shilmek have been watching, biding their time, gathering their forces on the edge of the galaxy. What can our teams of superheroes do to protect the earth from a well considered plan, advanced technology and vastly superior numbers - the fate of the planet is sealed... isn't it?

Worlds at War
Masks 15
by Stickmaker
Now on Kindle

Template, Vic, Electra and all of their friends are going to there to make sure the SHilmex are wrong! Dead wrong!

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