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I Was Hard On Someone Tonight.

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I am so sorry, but it had to be that way. I can't tell it any way but straight. I don't want you to hurt more later than what I hurt you now. There is no sugar coating it. We think what we want to think, hear what we want to hear, and do what we want to do. I can not take the responsibility for your life.

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Update at the Balcony

Just to let you all know I am still alive and well and keeping the Balcony alive, I have finally dug out and dusted off some old files on my hard drive and completed the Seasons Collection at Beverly's Balcony with all the stories thus far. Yes, I know it's long overdue. I blame all these excellent authors who keep distracting me and maybe real life issues too.

More recent updates are also posted as well so come by the Balcony, pull up a chair, grab a drink and enjoy the view!

Beverly Colleen

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Cabin fever

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Yep, I've got cabin fever and I'm falling to bits here.
Can't drive, can't cycle, can't do much writing, sore shoulder still a distraction so it's difficult to concentrate, daren't moan or she'll come down on me like a ton of, -.
All I can do is go for a walk and watch bloody telly, oh and eat. God, I'm gonna weigh a tonne by the time I get on my bike.

Heeeee-eeeeeeeeelp.

Any suggestions as to how to stay sane?

No, - on second thoughts don't answer that. I was never much 'sane' in the first place!

Bev.

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My characters are pod people! Are yours?

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I just published Part 20 of my series Catwalk Confidence and I have a few minutes while my characters are distracted to get this information out. This isn't my story! My story took a completely different tract. My characters were different. Alex was really born male!

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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 1072.

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike)
Part 1072
by Angharad

Copyright © 2010 Angharad
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Any playwrights out there?

Hi folks.

It's me again and this time I'm after some help.

Today I had a brainwave.

I want to turn one of my stories into a screenplay.

The story concerned is only short, but I figure it might be able to be adapted to a screenplay, since there aren't too many actual scenes, few special effects and well, I'm sure you get the picture.

Even though I'm no Steven Speilberg or John Carpenter, I'd still like to give it a go and since I have absolutely no experience with plays--even those made for TV, I wondered if any of you good people may be able to give me some pointers.

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Mum's Encouragement Part 16



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Reality vs Dreams vs Isa: 4 Isa Faints

What would you do if your life took an all new meaning?
Reality vs Dreams vs Isa
by Amaya the Night Rain
Part Four - Isa Faints


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One of our cycling club was killed on Sunday.

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I try to keep the cycling element of Bike as fairly realistic as I can, and although Cathy gets into scrapes, she's so far pulled through. Cycling is not without risk, even for the experienced rider.

One of our club, a very fit 76 yr old, died on Sunday morning doing a time trial when he ran into the back of an abandoned car - always a risk when you're racing, especially time trialling. It's just difficult to believe I was talking to him the day before.

The only consolation is that he died doing something he loved, maybe he's the lucky one.

Angharad

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A story idea if any author wants to use ...

I have long enjoyed reading the many good stories on BCTS which involve magic, mystery and intrigue.

On occasion I get some good story ideas, yet lack the skill ( my opinion ) to write a good tale. I guess my style is more akin to writing an operating manual for a Bull-dozer.

To this end I have had an idea for a story where I would welcome any authors to run with the concept below:-

1. A young man is seen whilst on vacation in a European city such as Paris, Berlin, Munich etc.

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Bobbie and the Glass Ceiling, The Saga Continues, Chaps. 20, 21, 22 & 23

I have mentioned several times that I would never post a story until the entire story was completed. Well, I was in error. Several readers felt that Jim and Margot Campion's punishment was far too severe. Hey, they did steal more than $50,000,000, and cheated at golf. Some also felt that they shouldn't have lost their personalities. I'm not sure that fact was ever established. Well, I began to wonder what actually happened to them. We had left them under the very loving care of Bob and Hilda Brewer. What could possibly go wrong?

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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 1071.

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike)
Part 1071
by Angharad

Copyright © 2010 Angharad
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The Omega Unicorn - Unicorn name contest, I need six more names

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Hello fans at BC

I need some help. In chapter 10 I will mention six unicorn names. These six are paired up. When they come to Twainor from Earth, they give birth to a mare and colt each.

I know this is early. I'm getting your imaginations revved up here.

The others are paired up already. Avel and Makaela, Einhorn and Athena, Silverwind and Star Dancer. They have colts and mares. The first six unicorns each have a human soul and spirit, that will be explained in Book 2 for their backgrounds. Also the other six will have human souls and spirits as well.

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Chapters 7 & 8 are posted for the Omega Unicorn

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Hello friends at BC

I posted the next two chapters. These are short chapters and go together. These two events are happening at the same time before the ceremonies begin. This will help tie up the loose ends from the previous chapters. Then the sequence will be straight forward.

Enjoy the ride and the adventure.
Rachel

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The Omega Unicorn Chronicles Book 1 Spring Break Chapter 8

Spring Break
Chapter 8

By Rachel76m
Edited by Don Kaufman


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“Come, Tierion, let’s find some fairies who will help us.”



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The Omega Unicorn Chronicles Book 1 Spring Break Chapter 7

Spring Break
Chapter 7

By Rachel76m
Edited by Don Kaufman


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"So what do you think of these colors, Renard?



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Slipping The Leash

A cautionary tale about the hidden dangers of trying to trick a mutt into becoming a pet using lies and betrayal. Inspired by The Samantha Project, this is a story about a different family with similar goals ... and a very different protagonist.
 

Slipping The Leash

by Randalynn

Copyright © 2010 Randalynn. All Rights Reserved.


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The Chosen~Final Chapter

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I woke up in bed with a pounding headache. It was obvious where I was–in the medical centre with that beep, beep, beep, of the monitors telling me that I hadn’t died and gone to heaven or hell yet...

Angel

The Chosen
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Susan Brown



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The Boss Part 6

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In which we learn more about Nikki, and Jackie investigates a change of department.



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Together, Forever

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Together
Chapter 2
by Wren Phoenix
 
More in the strange life of our two-sided heroine!
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My Wife passed on this morning.

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Sadly, I must inform everyone that my wife Nancy, ended her 1 year, 7 mo struggle with lung cancer this morning, 31 Jul 2010 at 0730 hrs. She passed peacefully in her sleep which is all I hoped for. Her goal after being informed of having the cancer was to live long enough to see our youngest grandson, Deacon (age 3 on 1 Aug 10); get on his first school bus, because she had put all our other grandchildren on theirs.

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Great day visiting my doctors

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I guess since I've made a point to tell all about how great it is to be out to my doctors, I should post the latest episode.

I recently visited my endocrinologist for a follow-up visit on my thyroid. In going over all the scans and imaging they've done on it he told me there was one small spot that he wasn't really sure of that was of a minor concern and would like to do a biopsy on it.

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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 1070.

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike)
Part 1070
by Angharad

Copyright © 2010 Angharad
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Reality vs Dreams vs Isa: 3 Isa Distress

Where do you turn to when your world falls apart?
Reality vs Dreams vs Isa
by Amaya the Night Rain
Part Three - Isa Distress


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Reality vs Dreams vs Isa: 2 Isa Beginning

When do you feel real loneliness?
Reality vs Dreams vs Isa
by Amaya the Night Rain
Part Two - Isa Beginning


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Toil & Trouble - 8 - Glyphs

Toil & Trouble
A Venus Cursed! Story
by Saless
Chapter 8 — Glyphs


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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 1069.

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike)
Part 1069
by Angharad

Copyright © 2010 Angharad
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Friendly Means Friendly

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It means treat everyone like a friend. If you don't feel you can make a public post that says what you want to say without being unfriendly, then don't make the post public. Friends talk over problems in private.

Hugs to all,
Erin

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A Reluctant Spirit: Vengeful Spirit

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A RELUCTANT SPIRIT: Vengeful Spirit
By Ingrid Halb

My fifth story, in which we meet Larry, a small-minded cubicle dweller bent on payback for every imagined wrong with a particular grudge against his supervisor. Not an unusual character, and one that can be found in many office buildings across the land. But Larry has a certain vessel that can conjure a three-foot tall enabler of wishes. Now what was it that they call payback again?



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Reality vs Dreams vs Isa: 1 Isa Dream

Where does the dreams begin and reality starts?
Reality vs. Dreams vs. Isa
by Amaya the Night Rain
Part One - Isa Dream


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Stephanie's Deal - Episode 23


Nintendo Wii dressed in pink
 
Stephanie’s Deal

by Jennifer Brock

Twelve-year-old Stephanie Brooks used to be an eleven-year-old boy who didn’t mind his parents. When they punished him for peeking at his Christmas presents by making him dress in girls’ clothes, she became more comfortable with herself and turned into a responsible, considerate girl with a much sunnier disposition. In this episode, Stephanie starts attending her new school, a liberal institution with an unorthodox approach that just might be what our girl needs. As we begin, it is Monday, February 4, 2008.
(After far too long, the author has found enough free time to release an update, and she promises to try to do better next time.)


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The Boss Part 5

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The Boss Part 5

In which we learn about Jackie’s past; someone else gets caught in the backlash, and we understand a little of Nick’s split personality.



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Stricken Pt 3

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Ryan pried open his heavy lids. His vision was blurred as he tried to focus his sight. Blinking several times and rubbing his eyes, he found his surroundings slowly come into sharpness. Oh, it felt like he had been hit by a truck. His whole body ached. His thoughts were a little confused as he tried to think about what had happened to him to cause such soreness. Suddenly it snapped! His first fever had hit...he quickly sat up and surveyed his body. Oh crap! He wasn't ready for this.



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A Prayer Request

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I would covet your prayers. After four years of fighting to save it, I will be losing my left foot sometime in the next month. I've done all I can do. I've lost about 100 pounds and have had over 16 surgeries. My doctors have all been excellent, and I bear none of them ill will.

I am transgendered. I am in transition.

I am a pastor and chaplain

I am scared and brokenhearted at what's going to be happening.

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Let me clarify something else

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Don't bring an attack on a BC author from another site over here and expect to be allowed to rant on my time. And especially don't do it as visitor. This will get your IP address banned from the site and just did, so you ain't the one seeing this unless you login using a different computer. There can't be a clearer signal that one intends to act as a troll.

No trolls allowed except as characters in stories. This meant you, but you don't know it, trollass.

Hugs to everyone else,
Erin

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Galactic Marshal - Chapter 13

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CHAPTER 13

I went with Karen out to the hovercraft. Linda was already inside. We got in and she headed the craft toward the hanger.

“Guys, this is a big day.”



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Easy As Falling Off A Bike pt 1068.

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The Daily Dormouse.
(aka Bike)
Part 1068
by Angharad

Copyright © 2010 Angharad
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Photoblog: Do you really support the troops in Afghanistan?

SOS. Same attitude that developed among soldiers in Vietnam, with reason.

http://photoblog.msnbc.com/cop-nolen-photoblog

By Evan Vucci, Photojournalist, AP

Here in southern Afghanistan, I often ask the soldiers what they think about the things folks are saying about the war back home. The question is usually phrased as a simple, "Does the American public get it?"

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