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Altered - Book 2: Chapter 12

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Eli grew up on a ranch in Montana. He had heard about Incursions, Breaches, and the Titans that came through those breaches to slaughter some people and capture others. To him though, it had always been something that happened far away to other people. His life was forever changed though when a Breach opened near his home, everything he knew was destroyed or taken, and he ended up Altered.

 

Altered
Chapter 12: Hidden
By
Amethyst
“Yeah, really. You’re going to be okay. I just need to know some things first. So, I need you to answer some questions honestly, okay?” I told her as soothingly as I could.

Altered - Book 2: Chapter 11

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Eli grew up on a ranch in Montana. He had heard about Incursions, Breaches, and the Titans that came through those breaches to slaughter some people and capture others. To him though, it had always been something that happened far away to other people. His life was forever changed though when a Breach opened near his home, everything he knew was destroyed or taken, and he ended up Altered.

 

Altered
Chapter 11: Planning Ahead
By
Amethyst
“So, that’s it? We just go on as if nothing’s happened, keep our heads down, and wait for them to come after Kelly again?” Karen practically snarled.

Altered - Book 2: Chapter 10

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Eli grew up on a ranch in Montana. He had heard about Incursions, Breaches, and the Titans that came through those breaches to slaughter some people and capture others. To him though, it had always been something that happened far away to other people. His life was forever changed though when a Breach opened near his home, everything he knew was destroyed or taken, and he ended up Altered.

 

Altered
Chapter 10: Serious Business
By
Amethyst
Honestly, I couldn’t come up with any answers that made sense, so I turned to the angelic Vice-Commander to ask, “So, what do we do about this?”

Altered - Book 2: Chapter 9

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Eli grew up on a ranch in Montana. He had heard about Incursions, Breaches, and the Titans that came through those breaches to slaughter some people and capture others. To him though, it had always been something that happened far away to other people. His life was forever changed though when a Breach opened near his home, everything he knew was destroyed or taken, and he ended up Altered.

 

Altered
Chapter 9: New Acquaintances
By
Amethyst
“Awwww… our team tsundere is trying to be nice and welcome her. I’m so proud,” Kelly teased the Dark Elf.

Altered - Book 2: Chapter 8

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Eli grew up on a ranch in Montana. He had heard about Incursions, Breaches, and the Titans that came through those breaches to slaughter some people and capture others. To him though, it had always been something that happened far away to other people. His life was forever changed though when a Breach opened near his home, everything he knew was destroyed or taken, and he ended up Altered.

 

Altered
Chapter 8: Meet and Greet
By
Amethyst
“Hey! I do more for this team than just give you blood!” the Dark Elf immediately protested. I was amused to note, however, that she didn’t argue the tsundere part of that statement.

Quentin Cromwell and the Truth Speaker - Chapter 6 of 6

 

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Brown sat off to the side, an outsider. Not family, not friend. Not Catholic. In the packed assembly, gathered together to celebrate a life, to mourn a death, he felt alone.

Quentin Cromwell and the Truth Speaker - Chapter 5 of 6

 

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“Play a role long enough, and it’s hard to tell where the mask ends, and you begin.”

Quentin Cromwell and the Truth Speaker - Chapter 3 of 6

 

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“Cromwell was as rich as any of those clowns, but he wasn’t after money. I couldn’t figure out what he was after.”

Altered - Book 2: Chapter 7

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Eli grew up on a ranch in Montana. He had heard about Incursions, Breaches, and the Titans that came through those breaches to slaughter some people and capture others. To him though, it had always been something that happened far away to other people. His life was forever changed though when a Breach opened near his home, everything he knew was destroyed or taken, and he ended up Altered.

 

Altered
Chapter 7: Orientation
By
Amethyst
“Fighting Titans isn’t for everyone,” I offered practically, “and at least you know your limits. I don’t see why anyone should hold that against you. So, why did you choose the New World Synergy Program?”

Quentin Cromwell and the Truth Speaker - Chapter 2 of 6

 

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“You're the one who tries to understand people. I just try to make sense of easy things, like product substitution and elasticity of demand in the new states of Southeast Asia.”

Quentin Cromwell and the Truth Speaker - Chapter 1 of 6

 

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“We offer truth, not justice. And I rather doubt the sky’s going to fall.”

Altered - Book 2: Chapter 6

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Eli grew up on a ranch in Montana. He had heard about Incursions, Breaches, and the Titans that came through those breaches to slaughter some people and capture others. To him though, it had always been something that happened far away to other people. His life was forever changed though when a Breach opened near his home, everything he knew was destroyed or taken, and he ended up Altered.

 

Altered
Chapter 6: Nerves
By
Amethyst
Poppy flew closer to me and fluttered her eyelashes as she suggested, “It’s not so bad. I do love a woman in uniform… as long as it isn’t me. And by the end of the day, I’m sure I’ll love getting you out of that uniform too, Love.”

Apocalypse Dawn: The New World - Chapter 37

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Chapter 37: Distractions

The game is over, and reality will never be the same again.

 

Apparently, that wasn’t good enough for Mr. Fearmonger as he pressed, “Look at those things, they’re monsters, just like those Dragons that attacked…”

Apocalypse Dawn: The New World - Chapter 36

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Chapter 36: The Head of the Snake

The game is over, and reality will never be the same again.

 

“Nuh-uh, Asshole, you’re not running away from this,” she hissed as he backed away from her in terror. “People have questions, and you’re going to tell the truth.”

Apocalypse Dawn: The New World - Chapter 35

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Chapter 35: Friendly Threats

The game is over, and reality will never be the same again.

 

I let out a sigh and rolled my eyes. “What part of magick is real and I am a Demigoddess of Magick aren’t you people getting?

Fallout

When Charles Miller received the call on his Pip-Boy that he had been chosen, he could hardly believe it. Finally, his years of work as an engineer had been recognized. He and his wife, Barbara, would finally have a place secured in a vault, safe from the threat of nuclear war.

Brimming with pride and hope for the future, Charles left his home for the orientation meeting, imagining the security that awaited them if war happened. But when he arrived, joining twenty-nine others in a sleek corporate conference room, his hope began to crumble.

The CEO of RobCo stood before them with grim news: nuclear war was not just a possibility… it was hours away. And the vault door was closing.

Playing Marbles for the Big Blue -03-

Playing Marbles for the Big Blue

03 The Catalyst Decision

By Jo Dora Webster

What does Rasctan have to do with the death at birth of Princess Amaza?

REAL Love

REAL Love:

A Transgender Coming of Age Adventure / Romance

By Jo Dora Webster

George in VR Discovers Their Authentic Self

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Will George and Lisa, forced to go on the run from Bruce and EdenVR find a way to evade them using Lisa's spycraft and disguises?

Copyright 2025 by Ariel Montine Strickland. All Rights Reserved

Highway to Elle, Chapter 11: Altered State

During Westridge Academy's championship football game, an unexpected moment forces Logan to confront a terrifying new facet of his transformation. As the line between his engineered persona and authentic self continues to blur, Logan faces his most profound identity crisis yet--one that quickly spirals beyond his private struggle.

Highway to Elle, Chapter 10: Lesson Plans

When Logan's academic preferences begin shifting in unexpected directions, he discovers another layer of GIRLI's comprehensive transformation strategy that threatens to redirect his future entirely. Faced with crucial decisions about his collegiate path, Logan confronts the terrifying possibility that the boundaries between his original self and engineered identity may be dissolving faster than he can maintain them.

Highway to Elle, Chapter 9: High Maintenance

As Logan adapts to his new role as a cheerleading flyer, he must navigate a world that suddenly feels vastly more imposing from his altered perspective. Intensive training for his featured position at homecoming forces him to confront new vulnerabilities as hallways become obstacle courses and once-manageable social interactions take on heightened complexity. Dr. Gupta's clinical oversight pushes his immersion into the Elle identity to new depths, leaving him increasingly trapped in a performance that's becoming disturbingly second nature.

Highway to Elle, Chapter 8: Diminishing Returns

As Logan adapts to his new role as a cheerleading flyer, he must navigate a world that suddenly feels vastly more imposing from his altered perspective. Intensive training for his featured position at homecoming forces him to confront new vulnerabilities as hallways become obstacle courses and once-manageable social interactions take on heightened complexity. Dr. Gupta's clinical oversight pushes his immersion into the Elle identity to new depths, leaving him increasingly trapped in a performance that's becoming disturbingly second nature.

Apocalypse Dawn: The New World - Chapter 32

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Chapter 32: Gun Control

The game is over, and reality will never be the same again.

 

“Robyn, I’ll have your back out there and protective spells are already in place on both of us. We’re both going to be fine,” I assured her.

Highway to Elle, Chapter 7: A Class Act

Logan's first day at Westridge Academy thrusts him into a world of unwanted attention and carefully choreographed social hierarchies. As he searches for small cracks in the system that controls him, an unexpected incident during practice threatens to push him even deeper into a role he never wanted.

Highway to Elle, Chapter 6: Roomie with a Hue

Dorm life begins at Westridge Academy, where anonymity for Logan proves impossible and unwanted attention becomes unavoidable. After a critical confrontation leads to consequences that alter his path, he realizes his strategy for survival must change. Amid the watchful eyes of his new roommate and fellow students, Logan makes a pivotal decision about how to navigate his increasingly complex circumstances.

Highway to Elle, Chapter 5: Sync or Swim

Logan undergoes an advanced neural synchronization treatment that promises to help him navigate the perils of living as a Westridge Academy Elite cheerleader. The intense procedure challenges Logan's understanding of self as he experiences a profound and unsettling transformation that goes far beyond mere physical changes. As he faces his first social test with the cheerleading squad, Logan must confront the increasingly blurred boundaries of his own identity.

Highway to Elle, Chapter 4: One Elle of a Makeover

As Logan's transformation into "Elle" continues, a complete beauty makeover at an elite salon pushes his physical metamorphosis to startling new levels. Beyond his dramatically altered appearance, Logan discovers disturbing evidence that his behaviors and emotional responses are being systematically altered, blurring the lines between his authentic self and his manufactured feminine identity.

Highway to Elle, Chapter 3: Short Notice

As the effects of the mysterious GIRLI protocol continue to reshape Logan's entire physical presence at an alarming rate, an outing with three senior cheerleading captains takes an unexpected turn. What begins as an uncomfortable shopping trip to establish "Elle's" new fashion identity suddenly becomes much more precarious. A chance encounter with someone from Logan's past threatens to expose everything, forcing a desperate decision about how far he'll go to protect his unwanted new identity.

Highway to Elle, Chapter 2: Cheer Pressure

Enrolled in Westridge Academy's Elite cheerleading program as "Elle Catherine Turner," Logan struggles with the accelerating physical changes imposed on his increasingly foreign body. The startling discovery that he's not the first injured athlete to be "repurposed" under the GIRLI protocol raises unsettling questions about just how "mistaken" his new identity really is. With each passing day, Logan's reflection becomes more unrecognizable as he begins to realize that cheerleading practice is merely the beginning of a journey on a path he never chose.

Highway to Elle, Chapter 1: Tumbling Down

When star wide receiver Logan Turner suffers a devastating back injury that ends his football career and costs him his scholarship, desperation leads him to a mysterious facility promising athletic "repurposing" and a second chance. Under the care of the enigmatic Dr. Gupta, Logan begins a process he doesn't fully understand. As strange occurrences mount at the facility, he faces a transformation far more profound than he ever anticipated--unaware that the path ahead is nothing like he could have imagined.

Apocalypse Dawn: The New World - Chapter 31

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Chapter 31: Relationships

The game is over, and reality will never be the same again.

 

“Huh, from the way I’ve heard the other Fae talk about you, I thought you’d be more commanding and formal,” Aine said pensively.

Apocalypse Dawn: The New World - Chapter 30

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Chapter 30: Deliveries

The game is over, and reality will never be the same again.

 

Everyone’s eyes were on me as I stopped ranting in realization and then I grumbled, “I might know a guy… or girl, whichever they are today.”

The Ultimate Leveller

Synopsis: Another story in my male pregnancy theme, and unlike Candice and her Pregnant Husband, this is written completely by me in my usual style.

When junior accountant Ben is brought into a meeting with the Chief Executive, he is apprehensive that he might in trouble of some sort. But he never dreamed the kind of trouble he would shortly be in! Enjoy.

Lights in the Dark

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December 2024 Change A Life Christmas Story Contest Entry

 

Lights in the Dark

By Mel E.

Sometimes, when all hope is lost, a light in the dark can guide the way to salvation.

The Cybernetic Assistant Part 2

The Cybernetic Assistant Part 2
A Cybernetic Sisterhood

Ava often reflected on how drastically her life had changed since her transformation. She was grateful for the chance to live free from limitations, to explore her new identity, and to embrace a future filled with opportunities she’d never imagined. But there was always one thought that lingered in her mind: Kara.

Cybernetic Conversion New Life Part 2

Cybernetic Conversion: New Life Part 2

Expanding the Sisterhood’s Mission

As the cybernetic sisterhood evolved, they turned their focus toward using their newfound freedom and capabilities to enact justice in the world. Their target: a sex trafficking network that had eluded authorities for years.

The Cybernetic Assistant

The Cybernetic Assistant

Alan Weaver was not your typical guy. Quiet, socially awkward, and buried in his work, he thrived in the realm of numbers, algorithms, and complex coding languages. His passion for science and engineering made him a standout at his small university, but he often doubted if he would ever make a real impact in his field. That changed when he received a call from the Cybernetics Robotics AI Institute (CRAI), a prestigious research facility known for its groundbreaking advancements in robotics and artificial intelligence.

Cybernetic Conversion New Life

Cybernetic Conversion: New Life

The year was 2074, a time when robots seamlessly integrated into every facet of life. AI technology had become humanity's greatest ally, propelling innovation and unlocking doors once thought impassable. In this era of technological marvels, the Cybernetics Institute for Advanced Artificial Life (CIAAL) stood at the forefront, pursuing a vision many considered impossible: the creation of cybernetic robots indistinguishable from human beings.

What's next ...?

What's next ? And it may begin today.

I'm adding an introduction and reposting my story from 2016 about Thumpism in the hope that there might have been an improvement. On the basis of his recent rants, shouts and to my mind outrageous suggestions as to some aspects of policy ... I think progress has not been forward. I wasn't able to see any, er, improvement to the story in 2020 or even after January 6th. Hey-ho. I so want to be able to make this a slightly humorous parody.

ALL the recent candidates have shown themselves to be AN APPALLING CHOICE. I am unaware of any 'excellent' President or candidate in the last 20 or even 30 years. I don't think Bush, Clinton, Bush, Obama nor their vice-presidents nor their opponents have shown style, charisma or effectiveness. Separating deep-partisanship, perhaps an American citizen knows better.

As a Brit, I despair just as much at the deeply dreadful shower who have (rather like America) caused huge voting AGAINST rather than any expectation of improvement by voting FOR.

AAAaaaaaaaarrrrrggggghhhhh ?!?!?!?!?!?

----------------------- I've tweaked the original text somewhat

Altered: Chapter 1

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Eli grew up on a ranch in Montana. He had heard about Incursions, Breaches, and the Titans that came through those breaches to slaughter some people and capture others. To him though, it had always been something that happened far away to other people. His life was forever changed though when a Breach opened near his home, everything he knew was destroyed or taken, and he ended up Altered.

 

Altered
Chapter 1: Incursion
By
Amethyst
“Hide!” she hissed, kicking me toward Moonlight’s stall. “I love you, Eli, and I’ll see you later.”

Snow Angel: Chapter 49

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Chapter 49: Best Laid Plans

Snow's whole life changes when the winter solstice arrives.

 

“Autumn, make it harder for it to jump around! Lisbet, pulse blast the legs!” I shouted.

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