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WATTYS WINNER When her fiancé ends up in a coma and his secret mistress, Halley, shows up, Mary feels like her world is falling apart. What she doesn't realize is she's actually falling in love...with Halley. *****Eight years after a traumatizing accident that killed one of her loved ones, Mary Kincaid is about to marry her childhood sweetheart when the universe yanks the rug out from under her yet again, leaving her fiancé badly injured and in a coma. Of course this is when his secret mistress shows up, a beautiful person whom Mary should by all rights hate - so why does she find herself inviting her to stay in the spare bedroom? She soon learns that sometimes the person you're looking for comes when you're not looking at all.Content and/or trigger warning: This story mentions violence, addiction, and childhood trauma, which may be triggering for some readers.[[word count: 150,000-200,000 words]]…

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Questers are well-known in the land for showing up at the right time and assisting those in need. Lorali and her bonded partner Grimmer--who is himself half dragon, half human--are no different in this aspect than the rest. The power of Lorali's healing magic and ability to read auras however has always brought jealousy and ostracization even before tragedy strikes, making their decision to leave home an easy one. Sylviestreya, a Jundi Warrior, has been a captive for nearly half her life with little hope of ever escaping. When Lorali and Grim are led to free her, they have no idea how this secretive rescuee will change their lives. Lorali is captivated by Sylvie at first sight and elated that she chooses to stay with them--and their quirky pets--as they continue their rescuing adventures. Soon after they meet Sayid, a young human who quickly becomes part of their unusual ragtag family. Before long secrets stop going untold and as Sylvie's defensive walls begin to crumble, Lorali catches glimpses of her emotions through her aura. Soon the rich colors of trust and happiness become prevalent...followed closely by love.…

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(Sequel to When Mary Met Halley)A year has passed since Mary and Halley fell in love over the hospital bed of the guy who was cheating on both of them, and they couldn't be happier. Together they feel able to conquer the world, with the help of their friends, a ragtag bunch of children and teens, and a crow with a crazy cat. Life is good and Mary wishes she could freeze time.But things can't always be perfect, and mental health is a tricky thing. Even during the rough times, though, Mary knows who will always be by her side.…

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Luna falls for Chloe at first sight . . . literally, off a ladder. And it's the beginning of a beautiful friendship, after Luna gets past the fact that Chloe doesn't seem to be single.They soon discover all the things they have in common, their time spent together a much-needed solace to both girls, and the feelings they develop for each other are undeniable.It quickly becomes evident however that all is not as it seems; Chloe is in fact trapped in her farce of a relationship, and Luna vows to help her new friend escape the toxic situation and find her way back to herself.…

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Climbing is life for Adelaide Walker and Reed Vaëa . . . at least, during the times they're actually together. For that's the problem with their relationship (other than the fact that it's completely platonic): Reed disappears for months at a time, and will not or cannot tell her why. Addy is otherwise happy with her introverted life. Few people even know of her existence; among them her alcoholic best friend, Bella, and unfortunately Reed's vengeful and mentally unstable half-sister. When the day finally comes that Addy is let into Reed's secret life, the truth is far greater than anything she could have imagined. She becomes part of a diverse group whose uniquely skilled members are caught in a deadly game, one where it's not always clear who is friend and who is foe. But good will at times prevail, and love can often be found along the way.…

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My daughter and I are both autistic, and over the years I have compiled a list (read: Pinterest board) of many great references and helpful articles, which just occurred to me to share here. This book will include info about all aspects of the autism spectrum, as well as sensory disorders, anxiety, ocd, giftedness, twice exceptional people, overexcitabilities, and more. I will also add many of my own thoughts and our experiences living with all of the above so be prepared for my random personal thoughts.If you are autistic or love someone who is, or just want to know more, please enjoy and feel free to ask respectful questions!…

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"Who would you live for? Who would you die for? . . . And would you ever kill?"Some people are just born with tragedy in their blood. Dorienne and her best friends definitely fall into that category, and have spend much of their lives recovering from surviving. When someone dares to hurt those they love, the gifted teens commit an untraceable act of vengeance and justice.But the harm has already been done, and in the aftermath they lose one of their own, leaving them reeling.Now in their early twenties, they find themselves shakily rising once more. New friends bring some much-needed happiness into their lives, as well as unexpected romance . . . even as love forms new ties within the group. Maybe there can be life after loss, however different it may be."Okay, I know that there are terrible, terrible people out there, but listen. I also know that there are people who stop and stare at tiny plants growing out of sidewalk cracks, people who laugh so loud they snort, people who compliment others randomly, people who take pictures of their friends because they love seeing their friends happy, people who ramble about things that they're passionate about, people who blush and stutter, people who are kind, people who are warm, people who love and love and love and love." -Anonymous…

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I took these two chapters out of the sequel so I don't have to give it the mature rating, but you guys want them so bad, here you go, ya heathens! <3…