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31 Going Home by Lumpy

You Can't Go Home Again. Henry Brewer's life has fallen to pieces. His NFL dreams disappeared years ago and now so has his life in the NYPD, along with his soon-to-be ex-wife. Forced to return to the small West Virginian town he grew up in, Henry comes face to face with his past, seeing it through the eyes of an adult. As if this wasn't hard enough, he must figure out who he is now and what he wants at the same time. Is it possible to reinvent yourself as an adult?
Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Drama
Tags: Coming of Age, Drama, Restart
Votes: 211 | Score: 8.94
Size: 606KB / 122,157 words | Downloads: 13362
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32 Mack by Ernest Bywater

A Rivers Region Story
A young man with a unique heritage that guides his destiny has to deal with many hard issues starting with the murder of his father while 10 years of age. We follow his life for the next decade while he works to survive, protect his heritage, and fight the man he holds responsible for his father's death. He's more than what he seems, and strives to meet all his responsibilities. Set in Australia.
Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Young Adult
Tags: Coming of Age, Drama, Politics, School, Violence, Workplace, Young Adult
Votes: 548 | Score: 8.94
Size: 656KB / 130,826 words | Downloads: 23864
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33 Dissonance by Lumpy

Country Roads
Everything is going Charlie's way. He's survived his first year at public high school, has made lifelong friends, and has a brand new record deal that will, hopefully, launch his music career for real. As always seems the case, misfortune strikes whenever things are going too well. Charlie’s life is turned upside down and his future plans are put in to jeopardy when a problem from his past returns. Can Charlie keep his life together or will it all come falling down around him?
Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Drama
Tags: Coming of Age, School, Rags to Riches, Young Adult
Votes: 105 | Score: 8.94
Size: 1038KB / 210,049 words | Downloads: 10667
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34 From the Top by Lumpy

Country Roads
After the loss of both his parents and his music career, Charlie gets a second chance when he lands a spot on a hit music competition, The Stage. But his journey of redemption is paved with heartbreak, betrayal, and ambition.
Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Drama
Tags: Coming of Age, Romance, Drama, Rags to Riches
Votes: 68 | Score: 8.92
Size: 896KB / 177,622 words | Downloads: 5879
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35 No Good Deed by Lumpy

A Destiny Saga Story
Caspian and his family are back and are the targets of an criminal organization that wants Caspian dead. The family must face their opponents, both new and old, while continuing the work to move their plans beyond one small Texas town.
Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Science Fiction
Tags: Coming of Age
Votes: 254 | Score: 8.91
Size: 620KB / 122,733 words | Downloads: 15773
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36 Volume II of Legacy: Those Who Are Fallen, Part 1 by Uruks

Ryan Uruks is steadily on his way to becoming a powerful Elemental. After stopping the war between the Ministries, Ryan, along with his unrequited love interest, Eclair Hamashe, set out to take the Second Level Placement Exams, furthering their careers as Elementals. They'll meet many new friends and rivals along the way, including a flirtatious young Werewolf maiden, as their trials take them to the home of the mysterious Light Monks.
Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Science Fiction
Tags: Coming of Age, Romance, Humor, Melodrama, Politics, School, Violence, Religion, Bounty Hunters, Pirates, Science Fiction, Aliens, Space, Dinosaurs, Mutants, Robots, Shapeshifters, Werewolves, Zombies, Angels, Demons, Ghosts, Monsters, Undead, Fantasy, Dragons, Elves, Young Adult, Tear Jerker
Votes: 21 | Score: 8.91
Size: 1348KB / 250,302 words | Downloads: 2239
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37 Fanfare by Lumpy

Country Roads
Music, Baseball and Bullies. Charlie's life is busier than ever as he continues to put down roots in his community, making friends and enemies, and explore who he wants to be. Charlie decides to follow the two things he always loved when he was a kid, music and baseball. Joining the school team and forming his first band both pull him in different directions, adding to the pressures he already faced with school, bullies, making friends, and trying to become his own man.
Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: General
Tags: Coming of Age, Romance, School, Rags to Riches, Sports, Baseball
Votes: 191 | Score: 8.90
Size: 1053KB / 213,283 words | Downloads: 19799
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38 Escape From Lexington by FantasyLover

In 1843 16-year-old Lewis Clark kills one of the two sons of Mr. Tyler, the richest man in Fayette County. He also takes the blame for killing his other son. Given Tyler's reputation as a vengeful and violent man, Lewis flees for his life. This is the story of his escape and his adventures. Another of my fantasy histories.
Age Rating: Older than 17 | Genre: Western
Tags: Coming of Age, Historical, Western, Rags to Riches, Fantasy
Votes: 207 | Score: 8.90
Size: 894KB / 171,005 words | Downloads: 11493
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39 The Next Generation by Wes Boyd

A Spearfish Lake/Dawnwalker Story
All she ever wanted was to be normal! Her mother considered Judith to be a hopeless invalid that would have to be cared for all her life -- but then she finds a boyfriend that doesn't see her that way. With his help, she learns to be a much stronger person than anyone had ever thought she could be.
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Age Rating: Older than 13 | Genre: Romance
Tags: Coming of Age, Romance
Votes: 409 | Score: 8.90
Size: 433KB / 82,973 words | Downloads: 9619
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40 Children of the Light by Sea-Life

A Worlds of Light Story
The wonders of the Worlds of Light are redefined in the children of the Legion of Light.
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Age Rating: Anybody | Genre: Science Fiction
Tags: Coming of Age
Votes: 367 | Score: 8.89
Size: 412KB / 76,657 words | Downloads: 8222
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