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The Girl with a Curl. Chapter 3 of 7

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Chapter 3

I called Marilyn the next morning, before I left the motel. She told me that there was a car park on Portland Terrace, not far from the office, and to park there if I got to Southampton before the office closed. She would contact Gloria to get another key cut for the house and the office for me. I took my time going east, my car wasn’t as swift as Marilyn’s.



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Stuck in the Middle -78

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Stuck in the Middle


In this Chapter, Emily struggles with the lingering weight of her nightmares as she faces another session with Dr. Hart. Memories of her past mix with the fears she carries, making it hard to separate what was from what still haunts her. Through Dr. Hart’s steady guidance, she begins to grasp the idea of grounding herself, of taking small steps to loosen the hold of the past. As she leaves the session, the looming approach of adoption day stirs a mix of excitement and uncertainty. With New Year’s Eve just a day away, Emily finds herself standing at the edge of a new beginning, torn between holding onto the past and learning to trust in the future.

Copyright © Natasa Jacobs. All Rights Reserved.



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Southern Sunlight -4

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Southern Sunlight


The Prequel to “Stuck in the Middle


In this Chapter, the simple rhythm of a Monday unfolds with the warmth of home, the steady hands of hard work, and the quiet magic of small adventures. Between morning chores, tracking a runaway mule, and playful moments with Papa, the day is filled with the kind of lessons that don’t always come from words. As evening settles, the comfort of family, good food, and fireflies remind Emily that some days are meant to be savored, down to the very last bite of peach cobbler.

Copyright © Natasa Jacobs. All Rights Reserved.



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Working For A Living Chapter 16 (Final Chapter)

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Office Bet by Melanie Brown now on Kindle

Harry thought he was just making a little joke, but the women in the office weren't laughing.
So they made a little bet and Harry would win if he followed the women's dress code for a month.
How hard could it be?

by Melanie Brown

Office Bet by Melanie Brown
Copyright © 2004, 2017 Melanie Brown
From DopplerPress - A BigCloset HatBox Kindle eBook


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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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“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
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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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Little Boy-Girl 2 the New Girl Part 3 Kayla Ray

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We look back at his/her life before and after the HOME



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William Church and the Scandinavia Trip chapter 20

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William Church and the Scandinavia Trip
by Sharphawlad

Chapter 20. Visit to Helsinki

"Ladies I thought I had better tell you we will be docking at Helsinki in about an hour, I thought you might like to look around as we missed Stockholm."

Thank you Grandpa we will be glad to look around and Uncle Nicholas is also dying to get ashore.”

“Lucy we will sail through the night so you can have longer in the town and you will be fresh when we arrive in Russia.”



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 2848

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike, est. 2007)
Part 2848
by Angharad

Copyright© 2015 Angharad

  
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The Transit of Venus, Book 2 - Ch 63

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The Transit of Venus
Book 2 - Ch 63


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Mother's Child Chapter 12

Sorry for the delay.

Leah is having problems adjusting, but then she meets someone unexpected. Will this meeting help or hurt? Leah's adventures continue.

I want to thank Maggie Finson and all the other authors for creating the Whateley Universe. This story is Fan-fiction and may not conform to Canon rules or timelines. I am only playing in their sandbox. I also want to thank Connected and my wife for all the editing work put in to turn my scratchings into a readable story.



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 2847

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(aka Bike, est. 2007)
Part 2847
by Angharad

Copyright© 2015 Angharad

  
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Office Bet by Melanie Brown now on Kindle

Harry thought he was just making a little joke, but the women in the office weren't laughing.
So they made a little bet and Harry would win if he followed the women's dress code for a month.
How hard could it be?

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Office Bet by Melanie Brown
Copyright © 2004, 2017 Melanie Brown
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Jessie Hanks is on the run from Eerie after the death of Toby Hess, but, as she discovers, there's some things a boy-turned-gal can't escape from. Most of all, from herself.

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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
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Pat, Sam, and Barbara form a highly malleable triangle. Fate steps in, and a small, not very happy boy becomes a pioneer. Will Pat even recognize himself when his destiny is complete?

A tale about deception in the 1950's advertising jungle. Imagine that!

Molly
by Angela Rasch
A DopplerPress Book
Molly by Angela Rasch


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