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The Dating Department

May 7, 2011
By PulseExplosion, Cocoa, Florida
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Favorite Quote:
\"Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds wake in the day to find that it was vanity; but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act out their dreams with open eyes, to make it possible.\" - TE Lawrence.

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Summary:

Riley has never had a boyfriend. Scratch that. Riley has never been on a date. She's never been kissed, and no guy has ever shown any interest in her, and, quite frankly, she couldn't care less.

Amber needs a summer job, but all she really knows about is boys. She's just chock full of helpful hints for those who want to date.

So when Amber takes one of Riley's many jokes a little too seriously, the Dating Department is born, and Riley is the first customer...unwillingly of course. Amber sets to find Riley a boyfriend over the course of one summer.

Will she succeed in finding the right guy for Riley?

If Riley has any say in this, the answer is:

HECK NO!

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PulseExplosion said...
on Aug. 31 2011 at 6:02 am
PulseExplosion, Cocoa, Florida
0 articles 0 photos 17 comments

Favorite Quote:
\"Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds wake in the day to find that it was vanity; but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act out their dreams with open eyes, to make it possible.\" - TE Lawrence.

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Lol, I use fantabulous too. ;) And thank you! I'll check out your works as soon as I have time. :)
PulseExplosion said...
on Aug. 31 2011 at 6:02 am
PulseExplosion, Cocoa, Florida
0 articles 0 photos 17 comments

Favorite Quote:
\"Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds wake in the day to find that it was vanity; but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act out their dreams with open eyes, to make it possible.\" - TE Lawrence.

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Aw, thank you! <3
Steph0804 GOLD said...
on Aug. 31 2011 at 5:59 am
Steph0804 GOLD, Seoul, Other
12 articles 4 photos 206 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Explaining a joke is like dissecting a frog: you understand it better, but the frog dies in the process." -E.B. White

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Scratch that. I was responding to the wrong story (sorry). But still, LOVE IT!
Steph0804 GOLD said...
on Aug. 31 2011 at 5:58 am
Steph0804 GOLD, Seoul, Other
12 articles 4 photos 206 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Explaining a joke is like dissecting a frog: you understand it better, but the frog dies in the process." -E.B. White

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I love it! only you keep switching between present and past tense, so gramatically, it doesn't make sense.
emilybwrites SILVER said...
on Aug. 13 2011 at 12:52 pm
emilybwrites SILVER, Villa Hills, Kentucky
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Favorite Quote:
last night i lay in bed, looking up at the stars and i thought to myself, where the heck is the ceiling?

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wow this was amazing! i love love loved it! please check out my peom "Forgotten Domain" and comment/rate it! i would love to have some helpful insight from fellow writers
CrazyWriter GOLD said...
on Jul. 18 2011 at 7:38 pm
CrazyWriter GOLD, Lorton Station, Virginia
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Favorite Quote:
"Once you have given up on the most important thing in your life, you begin to die, because then, you gradually lose your true self"~Hana Kimi
"Someone who can lie to themself. . . is lonely, and in pain"~Hana Kimi

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I 've been reading this book for a short time and i am already begging you to write more ! Your characters are fantabulous (yes it is a word) ..(in my mind...anyway) Keep the awesome streak going .... please take your time but dont take too long!

~CRazYWritER~

I would be much grateful if you checked out my work... :)

KissedByAFallenAngel said...
on Jul. 6 2011 at 5:01 pm
KissedByAFallenAngel, Milford, Massachusetts
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I'm only on the second chapeter and I'm in love, don;t ever stop writing you are amazing at it! ♥
PulseExplosion said...
on Jul. 5 2011 at 10:53 am
PulseExplosion, Cocoa, Florida
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Favorite Quote:
\"Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds wake in the day to find that it was vanity; but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act out their dreams with open eyes, to make it possible.\" - TE Lawrence.

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Thank you! I'm so happy that you appreciate my work. :)
PulseExplosion said...
on Jul. 5 2011 at 10:52 am
PulseExplosion, Cocoa, Florida
0 articles 0 photos 17 comments

Favorite Quote:
\"Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds wake in the day to find that it was vanity; but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act out their dreams with open eyes, to make it possible.\" - TE Lawrence.

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Thanks! I'm glad that you enjoyed it! :)

I'll be sure to check out your work as soon as I have time. :)

ani70 said...
on Jul. 1 2011 at 2:13 pm
ani70, Lexington, Massachusetts
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nice!!!! can't wait to see what more you have in store ! :D
oh. as a favor to ask. plz check out my novel "You and I" its under realistic fiction...its under recent.
plz read/comment/vote. i'd appreicat it. and im seriously loving this story
freeflow23 GOLD said...
on Jun. 27 2011 at 1:30 pm
freeflow23 GOLD, Durham, North Carolina
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Favorite Quote:
Saul saw Goliath as too big to kill. David saw he was too big to miss.
W.W.J.D.

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I loved it! Looking forward to what comes next.
ImNotPerfect BRONZE said...
on Jun. 25 2011 at 8:29 pm
ImNotPerfect BRONZE, Kansascitymissouri, Missouri
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I Love the ending keep it going.
PulseExplosion said...
on Jun. 14 2011 at 6:55 pm
PulseExplosion, Cocoa, Florida
0 articles 0 photos 17 comments

Favorite Quote:
\"Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds wake in the day to find that it was vanity; but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act out their dreams with open eyes, to make it possible.\" - TE Lawrence.

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I certainly hope you do. :)
SarcasticPersonInTraining BRONZE said...
on Jun. 14 2011 at 4:00 pm
SarcasticPersonInTraining BRONZE, Woodbury, Minnesota
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great! lookin forward to it!
introducingshelby GOLD said...
on Jun. 14 2011 at 2:19 pm
introducingshelby GOLD, San Diego, California
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"People change so you can learn to let go, things go wrong so you can appreciate them when they go right, and things fall apart so better things can fall together."
-Marilyn Monroe

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I think I'm gonna like this c:
PulseExplosion said...
on Jun. 14 2011 at 1:39 pm
PulseExplosion, Cocoa, Florida
0 articles 0 photos 17 comments

Favorite Quote:
\"Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds wake in the day to find that it was vanity; but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act out their dreams with open eyes, to make it possible.\" - TE Lawrence.

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Lol, it's still in the works, but a new update should be around.... today. XD and then in a week.
SarcasticPersonInTraining BRONZE said...
on Jun. 14 2011 at 10:37 am
SarcasticPersonInTraining BRONZE, Woodbury, Minnesota
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thanks so much! and please finish your story i NEED to know what happens ahhhh! haha
PulseExplosion said...
on Jun. 14 2011 at 8:24 am
PulseExplosion, Cocoa, Florida
0 articles 0 photos 17 comments

Favorite Quote:
\"Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds wake in the day to find that it was vanity; but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act out their dreams with open eyes, to make it possible.\" - TE Lawrence.

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Haha, thanks! I did read it, btw, COMPLETELY AMAZING!
PulseExplosion said...
on Jun. 14 2011 at 8:24 am
PulseExplosion, Cocoa, Florida
0 articles 0 photos 17 comments

Favorite Quote:
\"Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds wake in the day to find that it was vanity; but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act out their dreams with open eyes, to make it possible.\" - TE Lawrence.

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Thank you! :)
SarcasticPersonInTraining BRONZE said...
on Jun. 13 2011 at 9:58 pm
SarcasticPersonInTraining BRONZE, Woodbury, Minnesota
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hahaha SO cute :) i LOVE it its very humorous and i totally wanna know whats gonna happen next! please check out my story Last Note and comment adn rate plz! id love to hear feedback! :)