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Demands My Soul

A Transgender Heroine's Journey & Romance Novel

From THE ONE Universe

Chapter 23: Shattered Spirits

By Ariel Montine Strickland

After Beau arrives will Delores' chosen family leave her to suffer the appellate court defeat and Serina's departure alone?

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Ariel Montine Strickland who writes with the pen names Jo Dora Webster and Sasha Zarya Nexus has eBooks published under all author names.

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  • Pretty Please
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  • No Foolin'

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    Demands My Soul

    A Transgender Heroine's Journey & Romance Novel

    From THE ONE Universe

    Chapter 22: New Decision Darkness

    By Ariel Montine Strickland

    How will Delores react when Craig's goons are successful in reversing the decision by the lower court in the appellate from the case brought by Craig?

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    A Transgender Heroine's Journey & Romance Novel

    From THE ONE Universe

    Chapter 21: The Pressure Cooker

    By Ariel Montine Strickland

    How will Serina react when Craig's goons attack her by intimidating her boss in the name of gantering information for the case as Craig appeals their lower court win?

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    Demands My Soul

    A Transgender Heroine's Journey & Romance Novel

    From THE ONE Universe

    Chapter 20: The Subpoena Storm

    By Ariel Montine Strickland

    How will Delores and her chosen family react when the subpoena storm hits everyone as Craig appeals their lower court win?

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    Threads of Truth

    A Transgender Coming of Age Romance

    From the Harmony Aspirant Universe

    Chapter 22: Full Circle

    By Ariel Montine Strickland

    Going forward 45 years, How are things going for Kiki and Grandmother Rose's Dress Shop

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    A Transgender Heroine's Journey & Romance Novel

    From THE ONE Universe

    Chapter 19: Hope and Hesitation

    By Ariel Montine Strickland

    How will Delores and her chosen family react when the judge reveals her decision the day after the hearing?

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    A Transgender Heroine's Journey & Romance Novel

    From THE ONE Universe

    Chapter 18: Beau's Testimony Continues

    By Ariel Montine Strickland

    What will Beau's testimony do to Craig's case against Delores as the preliminary hearing continues?

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    A Transgender Coming of Age Romance

    From the Harmony Aspirant Universe

    Chapter 21: The Grand Reopening

    By Ariel Montine Strickland

    How did Ginger, Ada, Julian and Kiki do as they reopened Grandmother Rose's Vintage Dress Shop? How did Kiki do when she presented the tenth of the ten famous Denver women's gowns? How will Kiki live up to the example of her mentor and friend Grandmother Rose?

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    A Transgender Heroine's Journey & Romance Novel

    From THE ONE Universe

    Chapter 17: The Hearing Begins

    By Ariel Montine Strickland

    What will Beau's testimony do to Craig's case against Delores in the preliminary hearing held?

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    A Transgender Coming of Age Romance

    From the Harmony Aspirant Universe

    Chapter 20: The Victory Garden

    By Ariel Montine Strickland

    How did they celebrate the election victory? How did Ada, Julian and Kiki cope with the last time they saw Grandmother Rose in hospice? What happened in the aftermath of Grandmother Rose's death?

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    A Transgender Heroine's Journey & Romance Novel

    From THE ONE Universe

    Chapter 16: Cracks in the Façade

    By Ariel Montine Strickland

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    A Transgender Coming of Age Romance

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    Chapter 19: Voices Rising

    By Ariel Montine Strickland

    How did Ada, Julian and Kiki do in the coalition meeting? On election day what are the results for the progressive candidates for city council led by Ginger?

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    A Transgender Coming of Age Romance

    From the Harmony Aspirant Universe

    By Ariel Montine Strickland

    Can Matthew's love of vintage dresses and a temporary job for
    Grandmother Rose give them the courage to take the plunge and live as their true self, Kiki?

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    A Transgender Heroine's Journey & Romance Novel

    From THE ONE Universe

    Chapter 15: Fun and Games

    By Ariel Montine Strickland

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    A Transgender Coming of Age Romance

    From the Harmony Aspirant Universe

    Chapter 18: Coalition of Hearts

    By Ariel Montine Strickland

    How will Ada, Julian and Kiki deal with the coalition meeting? How will the date that Rose planned for Kiki and Julian and Ada made come to pass turn out? On election eve what are the prospects for the progressive candidates for city council led by Ginger?

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    A Transgender Heroine's Journey & Romance Novel

    From THE ONE Universe

    Chapter 14: Friendship to Fervor

    By Ariel Montine Strickland

    What will it mean to Delores and Serina that they were so taken with each other that they needed to talke to each other rather than sleep? What does it mean that they could not end the call and instead left the line open all through the night to continue the conversation in the morning?

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    A Transgender Coming of Age Romance

    From the Harmony Aspirant Universe

    Chapter 17: Unlikely Alliances

    By Ariel Montine Strickland

    What will happen when Rose is transferred to The Denver Hospice as Rose's soon death becomes sure? How will Rose, Ada, Julian and Kiki deal with unlikely alliances presented?

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    A Transgender Heroine's Journey & Romance Novel

    From THE ONE Universe

    Chapter 13: Meeting Paula

    By Ariel Montine Strickland

    What will it mean to Delores and Serina that Delores met Paula? What will come out at the dinner between Paual, Delores and Serina?

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    Chapter 16: Birthday Dawn

    By Ariel Montine Strickland

    How will Rose, Ada, Julian and Kiki cope with the transition to Kiki's ownership of the shop? What will occur on Kiki's Birthday?

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    Chapter 15: The Passing of the Torch

    By Ariel Montine Strickland

    How will Rose, Ada, Julian cope with the transition to Kiki's ownership of the shop? Will Ginger inform Rose of her progress in her plan to eliminate Harold's toadies on the Denver City Council?

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    Chapter 12: Stepping Into Truth

    By Ariel Montine Strickland

    Can Delores and Serina make their relationship open to all in spite of Craig's challenge to her personhood? How will Rebecca, Dr Martinez, and Beau react to find that Delores and Serina have found love and they are going to live in the public light instead of in fear of her greedy brother, Craig?

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    Chapter 14: Everything Falls Apart

    By Ariel Montine Strickland

    How will Rose, Ada, Julian cope with the setbacks plan to resurrect the shop? Has Ginger progressed in her plan to eliminate Harold's toadies on the Denver City Council?

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    A Transgender Heroine's Journey & Romance Novel

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    Chapter 11: Decision Time

    By Ariel Montine Strickland

    Can Delores and her lawyer agree that their case left room for love? Will Delores and Serina find love in the middle of the legal assault from her greedy brother, Craig?

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    Chapter 13: Phoenix Rising

    By Ariel Montine Strickland

    How will Rose, Ada, Julian plan to resurrect the shop stronger than ever and Kiki learn the lesson behind restoring and wearing Dr. Justina Ford's gown?

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    A Transgender Heroine's Journey & Romance Novel

    From THE ONE Universe

    Chapter 10: Isolation and Fear

    By Ariel Montine Strickland

    Can Delores learn that perfect love casts out fear? Will Maria break through her isolation and change Rebecca's perspective?

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    Chapter 12: The Breaking Point

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    How will Rose, Ada, Julian and Kiki deal with Harold closing the sanctuary for fire code violations and attacking them on every front?

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    Chapter 9: Beau and THE ONE

    By Ariel Montine Strickland

    Can Beau upon having his reunion with his sister Delores examine his new faith and make the right decision concerning his sister? Will Rebecca's telling Delores that her legal standing would be beter if she were celibate affect her relationships?

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    Chapter 11: Storm Clouds Gathering

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    How will Kiki deal with her checkup for her medical transition?

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    Chapter 8: Shockwaves and Realizations

    By Ariel Montine Strickland

    Can Beau upon consulting with Father Rodriguez examine his new faith and make the right decision concerning his sister? Will Craig be dislodged from his money grabbing scheme after learning of Beau's opposition?

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    Chapter 10: Threads Unraveling

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    How will Kiki deal with her new family of choice going up against Margaret and Harold?

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    Chapter 7: The Legal Gauntlet

    By Ariel Montine Strickland

    Can Delores maintain her faith after receiving Craig's motion for the probate court against her? Will her lawyer, Rebecca, have a plan after she faces her brother Craig in his law office?

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    Chapter 9: New Foundations

    By Ariel Montine Strickland

    How will Robert design a whole new sanctuary, in the same space, to come into compliance of city council ordinances?

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    Chapter 6: Fractured Portraits

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    Can Delores realize that she does not have to face the attack alone? Can Beau put into practice his new faith through the Episcopal church in giving unconditional love to Delores and make amends for going along with the family bigots?

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    A New Complete Novella

    A Transgender Coming of Age Adventure

    A Novella of the Harmony Aspirant

    Ariel Montine Strickland

    How could John put into practice their secret longing to reveal their true self as an actress?


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    Chapter 8: The Verdict

    By Ariel Montine Strickland

    How will Kiki cope with her morning surprise?
    How will Julian present a defense of the sanctuary to the city council?

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    Demands My Soul

    A Transgender Heroine's Journey & Romance Novel

    From THE ONE Universe

    Chapter 5: The Players Revealed

    By Ariel Montine Strickland

    Can Craig be so unfeeling as he mounts a legal attack against Delores? Can Iraq and the Episcopal church changed Beau so much that in living authentically give unconditional love to Delores?

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    August 21, 2022

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    Ariel Montine Strickland


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    Ariel Montine Strickland

    How could a person guided by Sophia, Spirit of THE ONE, make recompense for a wrong done 30 years ago and have their fondest dream come true?


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    Ariel Montine Strickland

    How did Lacey's life go before that New Year's Eve when everything changed?


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    A Transgender Coming of Age Romance

    From the Harmony Aspirant Universe

    Chapter 7: The Rally

    By Ariel Montine Strickland

    How will Kiki restore and model the dress of Clara Brown?

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    Chapter 4: Midnight Journaling

    By Ariel Montine Strickland

    Can Delores have the courage to write the things in her journal which will allow her to better understand herself and her brother?

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    From the Harmony Aspirant Universe

    Chapter 6: Courage in Crisis

    By Ariel Montine Strickland

    How will Kiki restore and model the dress of Amache Ochinee Prowers ?

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    A Transgender Heroine's Journey & Romance Novel

    From THE ONE Universe

    Chapter 3: The Soul Before the Shell

    By Ariel Montine Strickland

    Can Delores get the kind of support that she needs in group to push forward in spite of opposition?

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    From the Harmony Aspirant Universe

    Chapter 5: Sanctuary Secrets

    By Ariel Montine Strickland

    How will Kiki and Julian connect over the sanctuary project? Can Kiki cope with the news she receives from her mother?

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    A Transgender Heroine's Journey & Romance Novel

    From THE ONE Universe

    Chapter 2: Echoes of Before

    By Ariel Montine Strickland

    Can Delores cope with the final evidence in the will that her parents did not see her or love her enough to let go of their fear?

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    Chapter 4: Barriers and Boundaries

    By Ariel Montine Strickland

    How will Kiki and Julian hold up under the attack of Margaret Thornfield from the Historical Preservation Society? Can Kiki and Julian's budding relationship survive her displeasure?

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    A Transgender Heroine's Journey & Romance Novel

    From THE ONE Universe

    Complete in Thirty Chapters, 72,000 words

    By Ariel Montine Strickland

    Can Delores' moment of greatest despair demand her soul, her life, her all?

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    Author's Note:

    This book, in it's entirety, is available on my Patreon. BCTS will get weekly postings on Thursdays to complete it here.

    "Love so amazing, So divine, Demands my soul, my life, my all"

  • From the final verse that Isaac Watts wrote in 1707 in the hymn: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

    The author was inspired by these words in writing the title and this novel and gives thanks to THE ONE above.


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    Demands My Soul

    A Transgender Heroine's Journey & Romance Novel

    From THE ONE Universe

    Chapter 1: The Collapse

    By Ariel Montine Strickland

    Can Delores' moment of greatest despair demand her soul, her life, her all?

    Copyright 2025 by Ariel Montine Strickland.
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