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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

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Stuck in the Middle -72

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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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Payback's a Bitch - Draw - 1 of 3

Chapter 1 of 3 – Draw

This one's a rough one. Proceed at your own risk.



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 3472

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The Weekly Dormouse.
(aka Bike, est. 2007)
Part 3472
by Angharad

Copyright© 2024/2025 Angharad

  
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The Mysterious Cabinet Chap. 15 (Final Chapter)

On route to Ciarán’s Warehouse:
“This is a nice ride.” Rose couldn’t believe that Sasha picked her up in a blackout Corvette.

When she got inside the car, she couldn’t believe how hi-tech it looked. It was like someone took the inside of KITT from Nightrider and placed it inside a Corvette. The Corvette itself didn’t look like a normal vette.

“Thanks. It used to be my mother’s car before she passed the baton to me.” Sasha was following the directions towards Ciarán’s warehouse.



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Married to Romance by Maryanne Peters - on Kindle

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Will Marriage be the End of Romance?

Married to Romance
by Maryanne Peters
Now on Kindle
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Everybody Wins! 2015 Summer Vacation Getaway Contest Results

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My Dreams of Spirit Dancer - Part 4

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My Dreams of Spirit Dancer
by Teddie S.

 

Part 4

 
Little Fawn now has her own dance regalia. Her mother, aunt, and Laughing Maiden had gone behind her back and had a dress made for her. Also behind her back, they set up and held a Give Away Ceremony for Little Wolf at a Pow Wow. Something that she, or even he, really didn't want. Then, a meeting at the police department was very interesting. Everyone found out a lot about the man that attached Caley and murdered Spirit Dancer.



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Kayda 3 - Two Spirits: Chapter 1 - Oyate

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A Whateley Academy Adventure


Kayda 3: Two Spirits

Chapter 1 - Oyate (the Nations)

by ElrodW

Sunday, April 1, 2007 - pre-dawn
Poe Cottage



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 2684

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike, est. 2007)
Part 2684
by Angharad

Copyright© 2015 Angharad

  
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Badasses Of the Multiverse: Book 5: Volume 1: Chapter 10

Lee finally meets a woman that catches his interest.

Revy and Lee have a very interesting discussion on insults.

And Melvin's past has finally caught up with him. And he knows only one person he can turn to for help, to get him out of this situation. Lee.

Will Melvin and Lee be able to keep their secrets from each other, and everyone else? Or, will this situation blow up in their faces?



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When tales come true Chapter 16

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When tales come true

Chapter 16

End of Summer


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Thank You Sara

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Thank You Shara ! As Jennifer walked a cross the parking lot of her work she rifles through her peruse for a cigarette and keys. Her cell rings and she all ready knows its her best friend Sara. Checking to make sure she coming to the party her and her husband are having. Jennifer sits in her car as she answer her cell saying hello sweetness Sara answer back with a well babes your still coming right. Jennifer takes a deep draw from her smoke and says i don't no Sara i really not ready to meet any one.



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Stuck Too

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It was an odd looking pebble; odd enough to cause Abigail to pause as she led her four year old son Sammie by the hand across the play park. Someone had left it on a picnic table at the centre of the little park and she found herself detouring slightly to get a better look.



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Patriot Games - Chapter 34 - A Date with Ivan

Chapter 34 - A Date with Ivan



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My Dreams of Spirit Dancer - Part 3

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My Dreams of Spirit Dancer
by Teddie S.

 

Part 3

 
Caley had been abducted, and Luke, because of a dream, was able to save her. And, with Luke's help, and maybe even Sprit Dancer's, the cops were able to apprehend the guy. Caley, Little Fawn, and Little Fawn's mother spend a day shopping. Then Caley needed to face her fears, and she and Luke go visit where she was attacked. And, the gay question was asked and answered.



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Our Way - Part 9


Our Way

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By Lady Blaise



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Jem...Chapter 147

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Jem… Chapter 147

Angel/Jem
Jem…Chapter 147

by Bailey Summers

Copyright © 2013 Bailey Summers
All Rights Reserved.


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Sweet Dreams-63

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*Before…

Then we’re done and we’re both as spent as the sky after a rainstorm and there’s almost that same feeling too.

You ever stand outside and get completely drenched and weather the cloudburst and there’s this moment when the world sort of stops and it’s all something.

Still, quiet and almost elemental?

The right after was just like that…maybe thirty seconds long but it was just.

Perfect and it actually took us more energy than I thought it would to pull of the covers around us and to spoon together and drift off.

I fall asleep with Alex’s hear beating against me back and his arm wrapped around my waist and fingers sleepily tracing over my navel and his breath in my hair.

*And Now…



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 2683

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike, est. 2007)
Part 2683
by Angharad

Copyright© 2015 Angharad

  
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Celestial! - Chapter 4

Celestial!
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Lady Blaise ©2015
Céleste learns about her future and makes new friends.


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My Dreams of Spirit Dancer - Part 2

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My Dreams of Spirit Dancer
by Teddie S.

 

Part 2

 
After a visit to the Island of Dreams, Luke has found that he does have two spirits. His male spirit is the wolf, and his female spirit is the fawn. He's danced at a Pow Wow as his girl spirit, Little Fawn. And, had thoughts of becoming a girl. But, is his dance partner his special partner?



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When tales come true Chapter 15

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When tales come true

Chapter 15

Confrontation


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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 2682

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike, est. 2007)
Part 2682
by Angharad

Copyright© 2015 Angharad

  
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Badasses Of the Multiverse: Book 5: Volume 1: Chapter 09

With time loops over, Lee finds himself back in the thick of it.

Now, will Lee be able to handle those after him, without a net.

Among other things, Lee gets a few blasts from the past.

And Lee learns how dangerous a fangirl's interest can really be, even when he is not the target.



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Soixante-Trois Airlines: Jessica, part 4

Jessica stepped off the plane and onto the tarmac at Charles De Gaulle airport with an ache in her feet from standing in high heels all day, and an ache in her head from dealing with needy, insulting passengers all day. She longed for nothing more than to strip out of her painful shoes, her tight skirt and her restrictive corset and lay in a warm bath for the next 24 hours, but as she changed back into her sleek black dress to head home, she knew that wasn't an option.



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We Shall Fight On The Beaches...4

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There was nothing else for it; I would have to come clean. I just nodded my head, but before anyone could speak, I somehow found my voice....

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We Shall Fight On The Beaches...

Chapter 4

By Susan Brown



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My Dreams of Spirit Dancer - Part 1

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My Dreams of Spirit Dancer
by Teddie S.

 
This is my take on a Native American boy, who finds, through his dreams, that he’s a two-spirt person, and has a very special Guardian Angel. How he and the Guardian Angel help each other. How he's treated by his people. And, how he also finds a very understanding and special partner.



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Being Diane

Being Diane

Published by Dennis N. Adkins at Smashwords

Copyright 2013 Dennis N. Adkins

Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

Chapter 1

I awoke earlier than usual that momentous morning and walked out the back door to see the sun rising slowly over the lush verdant fields of eastern Arkansas. The neat clean rows of cotton and soybeans awaiting the warm life-giving rays of the sun. The plants stretching to receive the mornings blessing from Father Sol. The rows beckoned me to come and grow with them and stretch my arms to receive the blessings of the Sun also. I walked out to the fields and stood among them warming myself as the Sun rose higher and higher over the horizon. The coming of the day was always exciting to me making me feel as though I would have another chance at being the best I could and today, like any other, was a chance to be what I wanted to be. I had made the decision to myself to realize my life’s dream, now I had to find a way to do it. Luck was with me for once and the way came, however not without a price.



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 2681

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike, est. 2007)
Part 2681
by Angharad

Copyright© 2015 Angharad

  
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Reversals - Ch03

A successful woman is convinced a female lead marriage is the best path forward and as her career is taking off, her unemployed husband is expected to fill traditional female roles like homemaker and nursing mother. In this chapter… We meet Eric and begin to better understand Julia’s dilemma. Confrontation brings new revelations as new dynamics begin to form and Julia realizes she’s the one with the power in their marriage.



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Reversals - Ch02

A successful woman is convinced a female lead marriage is the best path forward and as her career is taking off, her unemployed husband is expected to fill traditional female roles like homemaker and nursing mother. In this chapter… Hidden truths emerge that speak of secret addictions and contempt.



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Reversals - Ch01

A successful woman is convinced a female lead marriage is the best path forward and as her career is taking off, her unemployed husband is expected to fill traditional female roles like homemaker and nursing mother.



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Little Boy-Girl the Flash Backs 5 Michael/Michelle, Christina

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Michael/Michelle



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The catwalk

The cat walk

the beginning
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I was enjoying a beer at the local bar when a beautiful woman approached me
she introduced herself as Wendy
she sat down next to me and offered me another drink.



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A Hard Sell

Tim tolerates his job as a car salesman to support his girlfriend Anne in her career ambitions but at some point things must change for both of them.

(Originally posted to Fictionmania on 11/05/2014, I decided to bring it over here with some minor edits. It could benefit from a rewrite but at some point stories have to be allowed to stand as they are.)



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Heaven and Hell 4: Balancing Act at Amazon

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Angelique is back. Along with assorted ancient gods and goddesses, a plot to unseat Lucifer from the throne of Hell, and a lot of other fascinating things. She always seems to get the 'interesting' jobs.

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How You Play the Game by Angela Rasch on Kindle

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"Sport is life, life is sport, they're different but the same...
It's not about win or lose, it's How You Play the Game."

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How You Play the Game
by Angela Rasch
Now on Kindle

A collection of stories with a sporting theme by Angela. Seven of her best tales centered on the worlds of golf, basketball, football and cheerleading, all with plenty more going on outside the sporting action.



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The Golden Blade by Marianne G on Kindle

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The Once and Future ...Queen?
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The Golden Blade
by Marianne G
Now on Kindle from DopplerPress


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Ma Cherie Amour on Kindle

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Twins Lea and Zack want to spend their last summer before college together, because Lea is going off to an all-girls college. Their mother finds the perfect job for them as nannies at a lake cottage, perfect except the woman is looking to hire two girls.



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