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Melissa McTernan
Oct 13, 20211 min read
A Very Selkie Christmas
Hey, free story alert! It's got: *Holiday romance *Light and fluffy paranormal characters *Mythical creatures + human love interests...
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Melissa McTernan
Aug 16, 20211 min read
The Shape of Oliver Wright: Part 8
A woman stood at the railing, overlooking the view of the city below. Oliver was sure there must be noise rising up from the street, and...
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Melissa McTernan
Aug 9, 20211 min read
The Shape of Oliver Wright: Part 7
He opened his mouth to defend himself but could find no words up to the task. She was right, of course. “And you kissed me in that body,...
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Melissa McTernan
Aug 2, 20211 min read
The Shape of Oliver Wright: Part 6
“God! Natalie!” The man’s hand flew to his heart. “You scared the hell out of me.” Natalie stood from the couch and approached the...
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Melissa McTernan
Jul 26, 20211 min read
The Shape Of Oliver Wright: Part 5
She leaned in closer and tipped her face up to his, like a sunflower facing the sun. Oh God, she wanted him to kiss her. His heart...
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Melissa McTernan
Jul 19, 20211 min read
The Shape of Oliver Wright: Part 4
Emma was going to find the right guy. She was determined. He was out there somewhere and if she had to date every other loser in order to...
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Melissa McTernan
Jul 12, 20211 min read
The Shape of Oliver Wright: Part 3
The date was a categorical failure. Again. Maybe Natalie was right. But even as that thought flickered uncomfortably through his mind, he...
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Melissa McTernan
Jul 5, 20211 min read
The Shape of Oliver Wright: Part 2
Oliver hated loud, overcrowded places like this, but it seemed like the type of place Zach would bring a date. Emma leaned in closer to...
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Melissa McTernan
Jun 28, 20211 min read
The Shape of Oliver Wright: Part 1
"We ordered, and things were going well for a few minutes. There were no awkward pauses or long silences. I was feeling good! Then I...
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Melissa McTernan
Jun 28, 20211 min read
Hey You: Part 12
Sorry to keep you waiting! Here is Ivy and Milo's happy ending!
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Melissa McTernan
May 31, 20211 min read
Hey You: Part 11
Against her will, her eyes followed him around the room. Several of the quinceañera guests at table seven giggled as Milo approached....
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Melissa McTernan
May 24, 20211 min read
Hey You: Part 10
Well, what the actual fuck was that all about? Ivy watched as Milo stormed from her bedroom. Maybe not stormed, as much as, walked sadly...
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Melissa McTernan
May 17, 20211 min read
Hey You: Part 9
“Do you have to go so soon?” She looked up at him from the rumpled bed; the bed they hadn’t had sex in. Milo wondered if she was...
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Melissa McTernan
May 10, 20211 min read
Hey You: Part 8
His phone buzzed again. Milo fumbled in the dark, slapping a hand on his nightstand in a vain attempt to stop the buzzing. What the hell...
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Melissa McTernan
May 3, 20211 min read
Hey You: Part 7
Her lips were like a small red heart in the center of her face. He flicked his gaze back up to her eyes, and she arched a single brow...
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Melissa McTernan
Apr 27, 20211 min read
Hey You: Part 6
“But thanks. I needed that. You know how artists can be; we always need our egos stroked.” “Anytime you need anything stroked, Ivy, I’m...
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Melissa McTernan
Apr 19, 20211 min read
Hey You: Part 5
“Hey. I’m Dylan. I’m here for the audition.” The man held out his hand to Ivy who leaped out of her seat to greet him. Of course, his...
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Melissa McTernan
Apr 13, 20211 min read
Hey You: Part 4
Part 4! Check out the wedding singer drama here!
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Melissa McTernan
Apr 7, 20211 min read
Hey You: Part 3
Part 3 is here, and Ivy is about to go viral (and not in a good way)! Check it out here!
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Melissa McTernan
Mar 29, 20211 min read
Hey You: Part 2
Part 2 has been posted! And there's pie! Enjoy it here
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