Chapter 41: The Fight

Chapter 40 – Carter

As the days slipped by, the school settled into a tranquil rhythm, the initial thrill of the new dragons gradually fading into the backdrop of everyday life. Yuqi observed with an attentive eye that the once-grand entrances of the other dragons no longer drew gasps of awe; their powers, once flaunted like banners, were now wielded with a quieter grace. Even Sebastian, still reeling from his public embarrassment in the bustling cafeteria, had chosen a path of solitude, keeping his distance with an air of reluctance.

“Careful when you mention Beemers. Our mate Neil rides one”

Tony humphed.

“Talking about the drivers, Mike, not riders. Though I dunno about those who went for the Brick”

A word of explanation is necessary here. BMW classically make bikes with boxer twin engines, where a cylinder sticks out to each side, giving perfect primary balance—in other words, little vibration. That is their ‘R’ series. They later introduced the ‘K’ series, which is weird.

Chapter 39: World Spins

Sapphire and Yuqi hurried home, their hearts racing with a mix of excitement and anxiety. They both understood that what lay ahead would alter the course of their lives—once more. The truth they had guarded closely was about to be unveiled, no longer a secret whispered among a select few but a revelation that would echo through their entire circle of friends.

Chapter Two

Sophie gave him ten seconds at best, interpreting her step-brother’s response in a more figurative manner. Why give him a full minute, when it was much more fun to surprise him? Either Sam was already wearing the dress, or still in the process of putting it on. If it was the former, amazing; otherwise, Sophie could double down about how he needed help.

Chapter 38: Lunchtime Drama

Sapphire and Yuqi strolled into the bustling lunchroom, their laughter intertwining like music as they exchanged a secret joke. The tantalizing aroma of freshly cooked food filled the air, overpowering even the chatter of students. Their trays were a sight to behold—Yuqi's was an impressive tower of culinary indulgence, stacked high with three juicy burgers and a veritable mountain of crisp, golden fries, glistening under the bright cafeteria lights.

Acidalia XXIII

By Amanda D.

Previously: Dr Sam Greyson was kidnapped by Yvonne Logan and her group. During the kidnapping Thomas and Yvonne met for the first time since she was sent to quarantine. The meeting was brief and Yvonne left the scene with Sam in the car. Little do they know that Becket gave Sam her ankle monitor and the Sister's, with the help of SGT Russov, are using it to track the group down. Meanwhile Ellie is on a mission of her own.

Tuesday Oct 6:

Princess of the Duelist Kingdom
By
Rebecca Anna Coleman

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Cracker Barrel 

We spent the next three hours settled comfortably on the grass as the skies lit up with stars and shearwaters curdled the air with their conversations, only slowly dying away. It was well past midnight by the time we settled LC into her bunk, after a headtorch-guided amble back to the farmhouse, trying not to step on the rabbits.

Chapter 4: First Summons

The Lily Ponds lifted my mood in their shaded tranquillity, despite a sort of one-person argument between my wife and herself over whether a rather out-of-place black swan could count as a UK tick on that list she denied keeping. Thankfully, and before she could come close to blows with herself, we were treated to the sight of a kingfisher flying out over the water, plunging, and then disappearing once more with a rather large fish, which reminded my stomach that it had actually been a rather long time since breakfast. Maz laughed, forgetting her swan-based dispute.

“Mike, darling, have we suddenly discovered a hitherto unknown large land predator, or was that your stomach?”

The story of Superboy and Super-Sister has been told before. So, why tell it again? Because, as Frank Sinatra would say, it's time it's been told my way. The story is set in the mid-1960s. But contradictory stories have been told about the Super family over many different decades. This is because the stories come from different worlds of the Multiverse. For now, let's go to a world where the adventures of Super-Sister will differ somewhat from those that we already know.

Our daughter’s silence was a persistent worry, for I suspected that it wasn’t a mature response to the need for silence but rather a conditioned reflex, no doubt beaten into her. Ish didn’t have my character quite right, for there were times I was pretty sure I could kill, and if I had encountered ‘Mr Rattan’ or whatever his bloody name was, I am pretty sure the firing squad he met would have been redundant. Save the bullets, boys, the bald round-eye over there has fists.

Princess of the Duelist Kingdom
By
Rebecca Anna Coleman

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A Penny for your Thoughts?

Mom and I both settled into our seats and soon we were stuffing our mouths with crispy, fried chicken tenders, and golden, crinkle cut french fries that were golden on the outside and nice, and fluffy on the inside. Halfway through our meal, mom decided to break the silence.

“A Penny for your thoughts?” Mom said as she stuffed three french fries into her mouth.

Marlene strode away, leaving me amazed at how easily she managed walking in such extraordinary heels, and I found myself seeing Ish in a new light as he sat shirtless while Lil finished her first aid work. He might forever be our baby, but he was also a very big and powerful man.

Chapter 3: Living My Truth

The suggestion floated through the room like a playful breeze, a whisper of mischief carried on clouds of pillows and bursts of laughter. “Let’s venture to the garden,” someone declared, stretching languidly like a contented cat basking in the afternoon sun. “The lake is simply enchanting at this hour.”

Author's note: Life has been hectic lately. I had a business trip that turned into a family emergency, which was followed by computer issues. I had to take some time off to deal with everything. With my kids in school, I am at home on vacation, getting back into something I love. Kisses everyone.
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Chapter 1: Counseling

I started to do a countback on my booze intake, and Sammy clearly noticed, laughing out loud.

“None of us bothered tonight, mate. Not asking for a go/no go tonight, just setting a seed. That’s your mate over there, I believe”

The last confused me, until I saw where he was looking, which was in the direction of a very lost-looking Neil. As I started to move, Maz tugged me gently back.

“The lad’s turn, darling. See?”

Ish was already there, hugging my, our friend while clearly struggling to explain why he had some young woman attached to one hand.

Part 35

He sighed and reached for the jewelry. It would be less involved to put on than the lifts, though he was well aware that he was silently implying that he wanted to look good for a potential boy by doing so. In fact, he expected one of the girls to insist that he needed to say it out loud like so many other things they had pushed for him to state in his girl voice.

Part 34

Chris gradually added to the ‘collection’ he had just started, assuming this was not what the average girl did. While Julia seemed like the type to watch porn, he doubted she just sat around looking for nudes in her free time. At least, not this many.

Princess of the Duelist Kingdom
By
Rebecca Anna Coleman

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I only took it easy on you because you're a Girl!