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Bridges 17

Bridges 17

Chapter 17

Cass’s Bit…

I fell asleep after everything that had been going on and the pizza party and having everyone over at Sam’s. Brandon was in the middle of us sort of but it was kind of nice. Not really sexually nice but close, good friend nice. Plus he didn’t mind me snuggling into Samantha.

Serenity - Part 1


Serenity - Prologue

Take my love, take my land; Take me where I cannot stand; I don't care, I'm still free; You can't take the sky from me...

A Mississippi River Romance - Part 17

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A Mississippi
River Romance

What Just Happened?

by Andrea Lena DiMaggio
 
What if I told you it was all meant to be
Would you believe me, would you agree?
It's almost that feeling we met before
So tell me that you don't think I'm crazy
When I tell you love has come here and now

You Meant it for Evil - 17

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You meant it for evil - 17
by Maeryn Lamonte

It was raining now. I had the windscreen wipers on, but it was hard to tell if my blurred vision was caused by raindrops on glass or the tears which continued to flow. Suddenly there were lights ahead of me. Red lights and the tall yellow shape of a lorry, too close. I jammed on my brakes. An ugly laughter drifted across my awareness and one last phrase.

“You're mine.”

A Mississippi River Romance - Part 16

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A Mississippi
River Romance

That's Okay; We're All Girls Here!

by Andrea Lena DiMaggio
 
I'm strong
But I break
I'm stubborn
And I make plenty of mistakes
Yeah I'm hard
And life with me is never easy

Down to Earth - Part 18

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Down to Earth
Love in Unexpected Places

by Andrea Lena DiMaggio
 
A tall tree
Turn and face the west
Oh we're running with the wind
On high cliff top
We're waiting with the rest
For this journey to begin



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A Mississippi River Romance - Part 15

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A Mississippi
River Romance

Life Takes a Turn for the Nurse!

by Andrea Lena DiMaggio
 
Jealous of the girl who caught your eye
One of my darker days
When you looked at her where was I?
Shoulda been in her place
Here I am
All alone imagining what could have been
If I had been there

Football Girl~Season 2~Chapter 8

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Two hours later, our minds were in a frazzle. We had heard reports that Andrea was still in surgery and was holding up, but that was it…
 
 
Football Girl
Season 2 ~ Chapter 8

By Susan Brown

Copyright © 2011 Susan Brown

A Mississippi River Romance - Part 14

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River Romance

Healing Happens

by Andrea Lena DiMaggio
 
You might as well have been tied down…
tied down to a rail road track
You might as well have been pushed off
Niagara Falls in a paper sack
You might as well have been locked out
pushed down or held back
You might as well have been subjected to
something that you could not hack

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Down to Earth
Hope Has A Place

by Andrea Lena DiMaggio
 
One look at love, and you may see
It weaves a web over mystery
All raveled threads can rend apart
For hope has a place in the lover's heart
Hope has a place in a lover's heart



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Becoming Robin Book Three: Chapter 8

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~* What Dreams May Come *~

“I was starting to wonder if I should come back later,” Katelyn offered as the three of us cleaned up the kitchen, mostly disposing of fast food wrappers and bags.

“Sorry,” I started, but she shook her head.

“It’s fine. I’m kind of surprised you didn’t tell your parents about me though.”

“No, I told them. Back when I was dealing with Jason, Mom told me about his mom’s condition. She said that not everything is black and white, and she really encouraged me to give him another chance.”

“Your Mom’s an amazing woman,” she answered quietly. “I didn’t know you almost lost her last summer.”

“I’ve been through a lot just to get to be who I am. I guess that’s why I try so hard to get along with others. I know, I remember, what it’s like to be everyone’s target.”

Down to Earth - Part 16

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Down to Earth
Miracles Do Happen

by Andrea Lena DiMaggio
 
When the light begins to fade,
And shadows fall across the sea,
One bright star in the evening sky,
Your love's light leads me on my way.



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The Tale of Leigh and Jo

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The Tale of Leigh and Jo



by Kelly Blake



Edited and Proofread by Alison Mary and Andrea Dimaggio;
Artwork by the Incorrigible Belle Mead



Author’s Note:
This little tale would definitely not have been possible without the help of the above mentioned ladies and their staff.
This tale is dedicated to all those who have ‘little secrets’ and unyielding families


Changes Book 2 - Final Chapter

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The alarm went off–no it wasn’t a clock type alarm, it was a baby one.

‘Your turn,’ said Abby sleepily, turning over and then almost immediately snoring as only she can–loudly...

 


Changes–Book Two

A Penmarris Story
Final Chapter

Bad Moon Rising-2.

Bad moon Rising-2

Athena/Andrea’s part…

Rick who I’d been undercover with for awhile now and had even had sex with and slept with, who had found out about there being real para-normal forces out there in the world and that I am a goddess.

Was kissing me…

He’s never kissed me like this before; on the job he was never this good. I’ve got the bible still in my hands and he’s kissing me. His tongue is playing naughty things with mine and he’s kissing me like he used to study scrolls with Venus.

Second Chance Waltz

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The Second Chance Waltz


for Kevin and Kelly
from Mom



Sung to the tune of a traditional Irish melody accompanied by mandolin, flute, guitar, fiddle, jaw harp and bodhran.
(and maybe a wee bit of autoharp by a friend?)


Down to Earth - Part 15

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Down to Earth
A Ghra Mo Chroi (Love of My Heart)
for Kelly and Kevin

by Andrea Lena DiMaggio
 
If you were to see me
the way that I see you...
Happy the eyes..
the eyes they would be...



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Becoming Robin Book Three: Chapter 6

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~* Ups and Downs *~

Liz appeared in the doorway, cordless phone in hand. “Chelsea, Victoria? Coach Greer’s on the phone.”

“I’ll grab the extension,” Victoria answered, rushing upstairs even as Liz handed the cordless phone to Chelsea.

“I wonder what’s up?” Chelsea asked as she waited for Victoria. “Wait a minute, what do you mean not permitted? They never said anything about––” she paused, a grimace forming on her features. We waited with bated breath for the one-sided conversation to end.

Becoming Robin Book Three: Chapter 5

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~* Heart's Desire *~

“Oh, Nicole,” the secretary called, grabbing a pair of flower bouquets, including the roses and balloon I had arranged for her. Nicole smiled warmly as she accepted them.

“Aww, Robin you didn’t have to do this.” Now it was her turn to cry as she wrapped me in a hug. I kissed her cheek, whispering in her ear.

“I wanted to.”

“This is the first time anybody’s ever given me flowers for V-day. Even my parents wouldn’t have before because I threatened to have a rose petal bonfire if they’d tried,” she giggled.

Down to Earth - Part 14

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Down to Earth
Replacing the Irreplaceable
for Mea

by Andrea Lena DiMaggio
 
'Tis the last rose of summer left blooming alone
All her lovely companions are faded and gone
No flower of her kindred, no rosebud is nigh
To reflect back her blushes and give sigh for sigh



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Becoming Robin Book Three: Chapter 4

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~* Love Is... *~

“Ah, speaking of musicians,” Jane spoke up hesitantly. Moira, there’s something I need to tell you.” Moira turned to face Jane, who had a positively guilty look on her face.

“Moira, I’m so sorry. When you said there was no way you’d be able to make it to the wedding, I started to plan a surprise for both Linda, and for you.”

Moira’s expression shifted from confusion to concern. “Jane, what’s going on?”

She exhaled slowly. “This was supposed to happen in private. I’m so, so sorry.” Before she could continue though, an older female voice, with a distinct, strong Irish brogue called out hesitantly from the lobby door.

“Moira?”

Three Girls - Chapter 13


Three Girls

Book Three
Chapter Thirteen

Danni's Dream - Une Brá¨ve Prélude

by Andrea Lena DiMaggio


 



Three girls find they have a lot more in common than their music...
danni's dream - the dawn awakens my soul no longer the same now new my heart sings


The Courtship and Nuptials of Dawn Part 2

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The Courtship and Nuptials of Dawn — Part 2
by Lesley Renee Charles

Dawn's father, mother, brother, and sister received their invitation to a private party. They wondered what is about.

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Encrypted-2

I wake up like I always do 5:28 AM it’s a reflex. I have a routine and that’s not possible right now. I’m not home, not in my home, my sanctuary, the one place that…that was supposed to be my refuge against the chaos out there of the world.

It was all gone, but I found something else, someone wonderful and I think I discovered something…It wasn’t enough though. Just my morning routine kept trying to run through my head, and not being there home it just…it kept ticking away until I close my eyes trying to get it out of my head.

Football Girl~Season 2~Chapter 7

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The next few months were hard for me–but in a good way. As far as Melchester were concerned, we were finally climbing the table and I was lucky enough to be picked for most games once I had recovered from my injuries…
 
 
Football Girl
Season 2 ~ Chapter 7

By Susan Brown

Copyright © 2011 Susan Brown

Some Kind of Wonderful Part-17

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Some Kind of Wonderful-
Part Seventeen

by:
Enemyoffun


Charlie Sandsmark and his mother, Helena, travel around the world from one archaeological dig to another, looking for evidence of the ancient Amazonian culture. So far they have found nothing, until Charlie discovers something wonderful about himself on a small island in the Aegean Sea.

Down to Earth - Part 13

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Down to Earth
Couples

by Andrea Lena DiMaggio
 
A Stá³r Mo Chroá­, when you're far away
Far from the land you'll be leaving,
It's many a time by night and by day
That your heart will be sorely grieving.



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Rachel's Complicated Life: Brianna's Story

Brianna's Story:

I couldn’t believe that the time was nearly here. Steve and I had just experienced a whirlwind engagement that lasted all of 12 weeks. Now, I was just 24 hours away from being Mrs. Stephen Marshall, and I couldn’t be any happier.

It didn’t matter that I could have any man that I wanted. I had my mother’s looks, and she was a former Miss Texas. I am 5’10”, 130 pounds, with what I have been told is a killer body. Okay, I guess that part is right too. 34C-24-35. My only disadvantage, if you could call it that, was I was born with and unfortunate part of my daddy’s DNA namely the Y chromosome. I say disadvantage, because the only thing I can’t do is have babies. I was born a boy, Brian Charles DiMaggio. I was one of the heirs to the DiMaggio Oil fortune.

A Mississippi River Romance - Part 13

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A Mississippi
River Romance

I Kissed a Boy
(and She Kissed a Girl)and I liked it!

by Andrea Lena DiMaggio
 
It' s the way you love me
It's a feeling like this
It's centrifugal motion
It's perpetual bliss
It's that pivotal moment
It's, ah, impossible
This kiss, this kiss

Three Girls - Chapter 11

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Three Girls

Book Two
Chapter Eleven

Rachmaninoff and Romance

by Andrea Lena DiMaggio


 


Three girls find they have a lot more in common than their music...
lainie's hope - maybe now they'll listen...more than just playing...maybe now they might hear


Down to Earth - Part 12

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Down to Earth
Red is the Rose

by Andrea Lena DiMaggio
 
Red is the rose that in yonder garden grows
Fair is the lily of the valley
Clear is the water that flows from the Boyne
But my love is fairer than any.



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Birthday Wishes

I decided to repost a few old stories of mine from Fictionmania over here before I start posting some new stories i've writen. This was my first posted TG story on Mindy's Sierra BBS way back for those who remember the old pre web days. I hope people can still enjoy this story. I'm really happy to be getting back into writing after a 10 year break and should be posting new material soon.

Birthday Wishes By Bruce

"Goodnight Claire, night Robert. Happy birthday Jess!!" yelled his aunt Nancy as Jessie Evans closed the door on the last of his party guests.

Rachel's Complicated Life, Chapter 17

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Chapter 17

Love is in the air!

Bree caught Gina out of the corner of her eye. She thought that Gina would come join the fun they were having with Rachel. She looked and watched her walk slowly away. Bree didn’t like something she saw.

“Hey, you two, I need to get out now, I feel like a raisin”

“Go ahead Ursula, I’ve got little Ariel here in me power, har har harrrrr” laughed Jim in his absolutely terrible pirate imitation. Rachel was splashing him so he couldn’t see.

A New Secret - the Novelette

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Gina discovers...

A New Secret

 

by Andrea Lena DiMaggio
 


This takes place immediately following the end of The Secret, where Gina Sorrento had attended a memorial service for her childhood friend, Maura Kiernan, along with Maura’s mother Marie and her two friends, Erica and Maired Kiernan.


Oh Where Oh Where Could My Baby Be

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Oh Where Oh Where Could My Baby Be
The Cost

By Stanman63

Edited By JennaFl and Nora Adrienne


Synopsis: When a young man falls in love with a Trans-Girl, A Transphobic pastor begins a hate campaign that ends in tragedy and triumph as death leads to a new life.

In Your Wildest Dreams!

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I wonder where you are
I wonder if you
Think about me
Once upon a time
In your wildest dreams

The Story of Me...Sort of Chapter 5

The Story of Me... Sort of

Chapter 5

I awoke the next morning after having some of the wildest dreams.

You Can't Go Back......Can You?


YOU CAN’T GO BACK....CAN YOU?


By
Joannebarbarella

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I stood on the doorstep trying to pluck up the courage to ring the bell. More than ten years since I had seen her, and it was me who had walked out on her. Would she slam the door in my face? I wouldn’t blame her if she did. In fact I almost expected it.

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The Story of Me...Sort of Chapter 3

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The Story of Me...Sort of


Chapter 3




As soon as we finished talking about the move, I jumped up, ran to my room, and called Allie.


Allie! You'llneverguesswhatIjustfoundout!” I squealed into the phone.

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