by
virusman
on Apr 24, 2018
Romance
Winners, they say, are born. It is not just a question of the right combination of genes that combine to create a the particular physical or mental abilities, but a special quality of self belief bordering on arrogance at times, and the willingness to take risks when prudence would suggest caution. The other side of the coin is that apparent losers too, appe...
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by
jack_straw
on Sep 14, 2017
Romance
March, 1920
Le Havre, France
It was with a deep sense of melancholy that I stood along the rail at the stern of the ocean liner, watching the coast of France recede into the distance.
I was going home, after seven years of service with the American Embassy in Paris, and while part of me was glad to be returning to America, a larger part of me knew I was l...
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by
SamScribble
on Apr 28, 2020
Mature
'This is good,' Tina said. 'This is very good. You could have been a writer.'
George had just written three brief-yet-stylish paragraphs for the front page of Tina's CV. And, thankfully, Tina, George's niece, was suitably impressed.
'I was a writer,' George said. 'I am a writer.'
'No. I mean a proper writer,' Tina said. 'You know ... novels ... stuff like...
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by
Malraux
on Jul 4, 2018
Romance
CHAPTER 1: THE VANISHED WARRIORS BALL
1999, Sky Grey, Ohio
"Mom," the little girl said, lying in bed, "did anyone in our family ever do anything great? I mean, I know I'm cousin to the Greys around here, but did a Finch ever do anything?"
Barb Finch looked at her daughter Trish, the love of her life, a miracle of existence. Dark hair, hazel eyes, thin,...
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by
icefantasygirl
on Jan 8, 2019
BDSM
Authors Note:
I have had a deep obsession with The Phantom of the Opera ever since my early teenage years. To experience a seductive masquerade ball such as portrayed in the novel, musical and movies, what an arousing story to capture. I hope you enjoy reading this as much as I pleasured in writing it. - Ice
~
'L' Académie nationale de Musique a le plaisi...
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by
egmontgrigor2010
on Sep 16, 2017
Novels and Novellas
As soon as the TV crew cleared up and left the real party was underway just as Patricia and Billie returned from taking Mandy to the airport.
"Why was Mandy jumping and yelling after being on the phone after closing the interview," Natalie asked.
Her mother said, "Mandy told us in the car that was her producer telling Mandy it was her best interview in th...
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by
Egmont Grigor
on Sep 15, 2017
Romance
* Set in New Zealand
CHAPTER 1
For nineteen years Greer Gregory spent New Year's Eve and all of January 'at the beach'. Being at any beach in mid summer was where many New Zealanders females lost their virginity by the age of eighteen.
But not Greer.
She'd turned nineteen in July and at the end of December, Christmas just behind them and the family was p...
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by
Nigel Debonnaire
on Sep 19, 2017
Novels and Novellas
The rain fell on the tent over the grave in heavy drops. Mother Mary Rufus stood with her brothers and sisters with their children in its shelter as I read the graveside blessing for their mother. Lucinda Parkhurst-Frazelton had come to the end of her long journey, and gone to her reward. It seemed a bit sacrilegious as I read the words that my thoughts wand...
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by
EgmontGrigor2011
on Sep 16, 2017
Mature
CHAPTER 1
Wounded at being divorced by the treacherous bastard she'd stupidly married, and now possessing half of their combined declared assets while knowing he had undeclared hidden assets but decided to let that be, Boston-born Geneva Beggs returned to America to hide in the hope she could recover and become happy again.
Geneva recognized half of the gu...
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by
Vaughan1
on Sep 17, 2017
BDSM
The weather outside Slade's houseboat was getting warmer each morning. Spring was certainly on the way. He stepped out on to the back decking overlooking Lake Crystal, drinking his coffee. It was picturesque and tranquil. The water was like a darkened glass reflecting the trees and sky overhead.
He had only recently moved in to his beloved house boat - The...
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