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    • Last Story: Curved Balls
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      • 2014 - Summer - The Backup Plan
      • 2014 - Fall - Scars
      • 2014 - Winter - Chain Reaction
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      • 2010 - Fall - No Going Back
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      • 2008 - Annual - It's Just a Game, Right?
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  1. Nephylim

    Curved Balls Complete

    By Nephylim, in 2009 - Fall - Something Unexpected. 12/16/2010 (Updated: 12/16/2010)

    Genres: General Fiction, Romance,
    Sub-genres: Drama, General Romance

    When life keeps throwing you those curved balls what can you do but hit them back as hard as you can and hope you score a home run.

    • 1 Chapters
    • 12,519 Words
    • 9,644 Views
    • 18 Comments
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  2. Kanaye

    I Watch Him Constantly Complete

    By Kanaye, in 2009 - Fall - Something Unexpected. 12/16/2010 (Updated: 12/16/2010)

    Genres: General Fiction,
    Sub-genres: Drama

    A boy finally gets up the courage to confess to the one he watches.

    • 1 Chapters
    • 272 Words
    • 4,259 Views
    • 0 Comments
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  3. Johnathan Colourfield

    Guiding Lights Complete

    By Johnathan Colourfield, in 2009 - Fall - Something Unexpected. 12/16/2010 (Updated: 12/16/2010)

    Genres: Romance,
    Sub-genres: General Romance

    A love poem about two simple things, the first and last kisses.

    • 1 Chapters
    • 520 Words
    • 2,751 Views
    • 2 Comments
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  4. jfalkon

    History and Wax Complete

    By jfalkon, in 2009 - Fall - Something Unexpected. 12/16/2010 (Updated: 12/16/2010)

    Genres: General Fiction,
    Sub-genres: Drama

    Brian's life was history; literally and figuratively.

    • 1 Chapters
    • 2,229 Words
    • 3,140 Views
    • 0 Comments
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  5. Ieshwar

    Alkier Complete

    By Ieshwar, in 2009 - Fall - Something Unexpected. 12/16/2010 (Updated: 12/16/2010)

    Genres: General Fiction,
    Sub-genres: Drama

    Born on the Night of Feathered Serpent, Alkier was raised for one single pupose. To be sacrificed on his eleventh birthday.

    • 1 Chapters
    • 4,770 Words
    • 4,893 Views
    • 0 Comments
    • Mature
  6. Graeme

    A Legal Wedding Complete

    By Graeme, in 2009 - Fall - Something Unexpected. 12/16/2010 (Updated: 12/16/2010)

    Genres: General Fiction,
    Sub-genres: Drama
    • middle-aged
    • australia
    • no sex

    When you need a loophole to do something, having a lawyer as a best friend certainly helps.

    • 1 Chapters
    • 5,626 Words
    • 6,990 Views
    • 13 Comments
    • Teen
  7. Dolores Esteban

    Total Recall Complete

    By Dolores Esteban, in 2009 - Fall - Something Unexpected. 12/15/2010 (Updated: 12/15/2010)

    Genres: General Fiction, Historical,
    Sub-genres: Drama, Non-Contemporary

    A hurt man recalls the past. Will he find peace of mind?

    • 1 Chapters
    • 1,703 Words
    • 3,599 Views
    • 0 Comments
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  8. Altimexis

    Naptown 22 - Fagball 22. Naptown Tales Complete

    By Altimexis, in 2009 - Fall - Something Unexpected. 12/15/2010 (Updated: 12/15/2010)

    Genres: General Fiction,
    Sub-genres: Drama

    As the new quarterback of the freshman team, Billy faces pressure to quit when his teamates learn he's gay, but when his Ricky comes under attack, the outcome is quite unexpected. (Fall 2009 Anthology - Something Unexpected)This is the 22nd story in the Naptown Tales series, which can also be found at Awesome Dude and Nifty. Please see the Introduction for important background info.

    • 1 Chapters
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    • 5,253 Views
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