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<h1>Episodes written by Nick Caesar</h1><br>

<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/040/40314.html">episode 40314</a>: Sharon's Slavery (Alternate Path) (by Nick Caesar on 01/15/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/273/273212.html">episode 273212</a>: Sharon's Slavery (by Nick Caesar on 01/15/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/273/273256.html">episode 273256</a>: Sharon's Slavery (by Nick Caesar on 01/15/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/273/273262.html">episode 273262</a>: Sharon's Slavery (by Nick Caesar on 01/15/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/273/273273.html">episode 273273</a>: Sharon's Slavery (by Nick Caesar on 01/15/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/273/273293.html">episode 273293</a>: Sharon's Slavery (by Nick Caesar <br><i>(yes, that was supposed to be "summon", not "suppon" on the last one.)</i> on 01/15/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/273/273491.html">episode 273491</a>: SS: The House of Duchess Tiranda (by Nick Caesar on 01/16/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/273/273527.html">episode 273527</a>: SS: A Bath for Tiranda's New Slave (by Nick Caesar on 01/16/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/273/273603.html">episode 273603</a>: Francine's Virus: Prospects for an Infectiously Good Time (by Nick Caesar <p><i>(who hopes noone minds if he tries adding an episode or two to this thread.)</i> on 01/16/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/273/273663.html">episode 273663</a>: Francine's Virus: So Much for Quarantine (by Nick Caesar on 01/17/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/273/273636.html">episode 273636</a>: SS: Bathtime Orgy (by Nick Caesar on 01/17/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/273/273812.html">episode 273812</a>: Francine's Virus: Messengers to the World (by Nick Caesar on 01/18/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/274/274051.html">episode 274051</a>: SS: Sharon is Purchased (by Nick Caesar (who really should research Sharon's measurements more carefully before he assigns her random cup sizes : P ) on 01/19/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/273/273882.html">episode 273882</a>: FV: Sophie Takes Up a Missionary Position (by Nick Caesar on 01/19/2003) <br>
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<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/274/274262.html">episode 274262</a>: Sharon's Slavery - Back Alley Brawl (by Nick Caesar (who has been way too busy with RL to write much of anything lately but hopes interest in this thread is not completely dead) on 02/10/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/273/273721.html">episode 273721</a>: Sharon's Slavery: The House of Duchess Tiranda (by Nick Caesar (who likes this branch of the story too) on 02/10/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/277/277639.html">episode 277639</a>: SS: THoDT - Grooming (by Nick Caesar on 02/10/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/277/277709.html">episode 277709</a>: Sharon the Gladiatrix - The Life that Awaits Her (by Nick Caesar on 02/11/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/277/277648.html">episode 277648</a>: SS: THoDT - Final Preparations (by Nick Caesar on 02/12/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/277/277835.html">episode 277835</a>: SS: THoDT - A Formal Evening Meal with the Young Duchess (by Nick Caesar on 02/12/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/277/277964.html">episode 277964</a>: StG - Inside the Gladiator Stables (by Nick Caesar on 02/13/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/274/274183.html">episode 274183</a>: Francine's Virus - Gloria and Sophie Expand the Sisterhood (by Nick Caesar (haven't seen anything on this thread in a while... I kinda liked it) on 02/13/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/278/278437.html">episode 278437</a>: StG - Cleaning Inspection (by Nick Caesar on 02/16/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/278/278658.html">episode 278658</a>: StG - Training Day (by Nick Caesar (Agreed .. I'm not looking for unnecesary S&M-style abuse here I think.. they're not friendly to Sharon, but they take care of her like you would a horse or any other investment.. build her up and make her useful, or break her trying.) on 02/17/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/278/278021.html">episode 278021</a>: Francine's Virus - Meanwhile... (by Nick Caesar on 02/20/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/279/279026.html">episode 279026</a>: FV: Breakfast with Francine and Sharon (by Nick Caesar (d'oh, realized there is a major time difference between the sorority and this morning.. going to endeavor to fix that now.) on 02/20/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/279/279030.html">episode 279030</a>: FV: Plans (by Nick Caesar on 02/20/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/277/277842.html">episode 277842</a>: SS: THoDT - Quizzing Sharon's Background (by Nick Caesar on 02/20/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/279/279059.html">episode 279059</a>: SS: THoDT - Induction Ceremony (by Nick Caesar (after this comes piercings, then BE [either sorcery or surgery], and whatever else) on 02/20/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/279/279043.html">episode 279043</a>: Jill Assumes Her Position (by Nick Caesar on 02/20/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/279/279218.html">episode 279218</a>: StG - Wrestling Match (by Nick Caesar on 02/22/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/279/279177.html">episode 279177</a>: Office Sluts - Sharon looks after her subordinate (by Nick Caesar on 02/22/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/279/279268.html">episode 279268</a>: StG - Training Break (by Nick Caesar on 02/22/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/279/279286.html">episode 279286</a>: Office Sluts - Male Call (by Nick Caesar (groans at his own bad pun) on 02/22/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/279/279336.html">episode 279336</a>: Office Sluts - Call to Human Resources (by Nick Caesar on 02/23/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/279/279410.html">episode 279410</a>: Office Sluts - New Secretary (by Nick Caesar on 02/23/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/279/279467.html">episode 279467</a>: OS - Errand Girl (by Nick Caesar on 02/24/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/279/279482.html">episode 279482</a>: OS - Secretary Work (by Nick Caesar on 02/24/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/279/279496.html">episode 279496</a>: OS - Delivery Girl (by Nick Caesar on 02/24/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/279/279536.html">episode 279536</a>: OS - Cream for your Coffee (by Nick Caesar on 02/24/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/279/279681.html">episode 279681</a>: OS: Shemale for a Day (by Nick Caesar (apologies for the delay on this one - it's been a busy week) on 02/28/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/280/280069.html">episode 280069</a>: QHP: "You Look... Different, Somehow" (by Nick Caesar on 02/28/2003) <br>
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<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/280/280297.html">episode 280297</a>: StG - More Talking With Ebon (by Nick Caesar on 03/01/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/280/280254.html">episode 280254</a>: OS - An Appointment with the VOS (by Nick Caesar on 03/01/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/280/280399.html">episode 280399</a>: StG: More Questions (by Nick Caesar on 03/02/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/280/280448.html">episode 280448</a>: StG - Back to Training (by Nick Caesar on 03/02/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/280/280473.html">episode 280473</a>: StG - Weapons Training (by Nick Caesar on 03/02/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/280/280764.html">episode 280764</a>: StG - Rumble with some cudgels (by Nick Caesar has been way busy lately; sorry for letting this one slide. You were right about the skin color too, wasn't thinking too closely apparently : P on 03/16/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/281/281818.html">episode 281818</a>: QHP: Pleasure's Plan (by Nick Caesar on 03/17/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/282/282686.html">episode 282686</a>: StG - A New Girl (by Nick Caesar on 03/17/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/280/280383.html">episode 280383</a>: OS: Another Appointment for Jill (by Nick Caesar on 03/17/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/283/283377.html">episode 283377</a>: StG - Talking to Keba (by Nick Caesar on 03/20/2003) <br>
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<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/283/283816.html">episode 283816</a>: StG - Close Quarters (by Nick Caesar (has been distracted by many things lately; sorry) on 04/05/2003) <br>
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<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/298/298781.html">episode 298781</a>: P&P: Conjoined Titfuck (by Nick Caesar on 06/07/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/286/286826.html">episode 286826</a>: StG - No response (by Nick Caesar (JH, don't know if you saw the forum posts but my computer's been dead -- probably will be for the rest of the summer. Addventure writing will be sporadic at best, but when I get the time and can use a [compartively] secure public terminal, I'll try and drop by every now and then.) on 06/07/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/298/298926.html">episode 298926</a>: StG - Early Summons (by Nick "back in action" Caesar on 06/11/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/298/298140.html">episode 298140</a>: More Authors! (by Nick Caesar on 06/12/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/299/299456.html">episode 299456</a>: Even <i>More</i> Authors I Say! (by Nick Caesar on 06/12/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/299/299454.html">episode 299454</a>: Nick Caesar (by Nick Caesar on 06/13/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/299/299556.html">episode 299556</a>: Author Interviews - Tenebrae's Favorite Transformations (by Nick Caesar on 06/13/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/299/299620.html">episode 299620</a>: Author Interviews - Caesar's Fancies (by Nick Caesar on 06/13/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/299/299639.html">episode 299639</a>: P&P - Heavy Artillery (by Nick Caesar on 06/13/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/299/299825.html">episode 299825</a>: StG - Induction (by Nick Caesar on 06/15/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/299/299953.html">episode 299953</a>: StG - Novel Enhancements (by Nick Caesar on 06/15/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/300/300235.html">episode 300235</a>: StG - Forming the Team (by Nick Caesar on 06/16/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/299/299735.html">episode 299735</a>: Behind the Writing - Elven Lass (by Nick Caesar on 06/16/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/300/300484.html">episode 300484</a>: StG - Meeting closes (by Nick Caesar on 06/18/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/300/300429.html">episode 300429</a>: Nick Caesar Responds (3) (by Nick Caesar on 06/18/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/300/300428.html">episode 300428</a>: Nick Caesar Responds (2) (by Nick Caesar on 06/18/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/300/300427.html">episode 300427</a>: Nick Caesar Responds (by Nick Caesar on 06/18/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/300/300430.html">episode 300430</a>: Further queries for Caesar? (by Nick Caesar on 06/18/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/300/300756.html">episode 300756</a>: StG - Questions at the Mid-Day Meal (by Nick Caesar on 06/20/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/300/300964.html">episode 300964</a>: StG - Food Fight (by Nick Caesar on 06/21/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/301/301027.html">episode 301027</a>: StG - At the Gates (by Nick Caesar on 06/23/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/301/301496.html">episode 301496</a>: StG - Journey to the Night Court (by Nick Caesar (nice episode, Laelia) on 06/24/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/301/301801.html">episode 301801</a>: StG - The Night Court (cont.) (by Nick Caesar on 06/26/2003) <br>
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<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/302/302171.html">episode 302171</a>: StG - Closer Inspections (by Nick Caesar (apologies for the delay) on 07/01/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/303/303051.html">episode 303051</a>: StG - Private Conversation (by Nick Caesar on 07/06/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/303/303127.html">episode 303127</a>: StG - Questions and Answers (by Nick Caesar on 07/06/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/303/303140.html">episode 303140</a>: StG - Question Answered (by Nick Caesar on 07/12/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/304/304370.html">episode 304370</a>: StG - Sentence Passed (by Nick Caesar on 07/14/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/305/305198.html">episode 305198</a>: FEM: Probe's Rest Day Begins (by Nick Caesar on 07/19/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/305/305587.html">episode 305587</a>: FEM: Probe passes through the Promenade (by Nick Caesar on 07/19/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/305/305590.html">episode 305590</a>: FEM: Probe's Friend (by Nick Caesar on 07/20/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/305/305727.html">episode 305727</a>: FEM: Probe's Tale (by Nick Caesar on 07/21/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/305/305886.html">episode 305886</a>: FEM: Probing and Piercing (by Nick Caesar on 07/21/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/305/305710.html">episode 305710</a>: StG: Final Purchases (by Nick Caesar on 07/22/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/306/306019.html">episode 306019</a>: StG: Returning to the K'Ral compound (by Nick Caesar on 07/22/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/305/305907.html">episode 305907</a>: FEM: Aftershock (by Nick Caesar on 07/23/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/306/306229.html">episode 306229</a>: FEM: Shopping Trip (by Nick Caesar on 07/26/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/306/306712.html">episode 306712</a>: StG: Talking Sense (by Nick Caesar on 07/27/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/306/306689.html">episode 306689</a>: FEM: Fashion Forays (by Nick Caesar on 07/28/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/306/306915.html">episode 306915</a>: FEM: A New Piercing for Pierce (by Nick Caesar on 07/30/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/307/307247.html">episode 307247</a>: FEM: A Gift for Ryan (by Nick Caesar on 07/30/2003) <br>
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<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/306/306729.html">episode 306729</a>: StG - Back to K'Ral (by Nick Caesar (hoping to get this story moving again) on 08/10/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/310/310288.html">episode 310288</a>: StG: Introductions Amongst the Vixens (by Nick Caesar on 08/29/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/312/312003.html">episode 312003</a>: StG: Introductions Continue (by Nick Caesar on 08/29/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/311/311992.html">episode 311992</a>: Wild West:  (by Nick Caesar (I have no idea if this is based off a particular movie or TV show or whatever, but I just couldn't resist...) on 08/29/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/312/312095.html">episode 312095</a>: StG: Telling All (by Nick Caesar on 08/30/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/309/309641.html">episode 309641</a>: FEM: Probe's Turn (by Nick Caesar on 08/30/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/312/312141.html">episode 312141</a>: FEM: Probe Makes Some Modifications (by Nick Caesar on 08/31/2003) <br>
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<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/312/312359.html">episode 312359</a>: FEM: Final Touches to Probe's Fantasy (by Nick Caesar on 09/01/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/312/312520.html">episode 312520</a>: FEM: Double Penetration (by Nick Caesar on 09/01/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/313/313009.html">episode 313009</a>: StG: The Vixens' Den (by Nick Caesar on 09/05/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/313/313082.html">episode 313082</a>: StG: The Vixens' Adjoining Sauna Bath (by Nick Caesar on 09/05/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/314/314716.html">episode 314716</a>: StG: Initiation for the Vixens (by Nick Caesar on 09/23/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/314/314232.html">episode 314232</a>: The Old West: Jim takes a swig (by Nick Caesar on 09/24/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/215/215705.html">episode 215705</a>: Pirates of the Pink Pearl: The Mermaid's Cups (new storyline) (by Nick Caesar (trying something new -- please bear with me here for a while while I get the expositionary setup out of the way) on 09/24/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/316/316588.html">episode 316588</a>: Pirates of the Pink Pearl: Delivering the Drinks (by Nick Caesar on 09/24/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/316/316590.html">episode 316590</a>: Pirates of the Pink Pearl: Grand Entrance (by Nick Caesar on 09/25/2003) <br>
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<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/317/317162.html">episode 317162</a>: StG - Short Translation (by Nick Caesar on 10/11/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/319/319570.html">episode 319570</a>: DD: The Milk of Genital Wellness (by Nick Caesar on 10/14/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/319/319699.html">episode 319699</a>: DD: Donna Plays With Her Flute, so to speak (by Nick Caesar on 10/15/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/319/319740.html">episode 319740</a>: DD: On a Mission from Heaven (by Nick Caesar on 10/15/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/319/319759.html">episode 319759</a>: DD: Double D the Double Agent? (by Nick Caesar on 10/15/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/320/320100.html">episode 320100</a>: DD: Princess of Lies? (by Nick Caesar on 10/17/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/320/320271.html">episode 320271</a>: DD: Pulling Back the Covers (by Nick Caesar on 10/18/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/320/320350.html">episode 320350</a>: DD: Succumbing to the Succubus (by Nick Caesar on 10/18/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/320/320438.html">episode 320438</a>: DD: Guardian Angel (by Nick Caesar on 10/19/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/320/320455.html">episode 320455</a>: DD: Blowback (by Nick Caesar on 10/19/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/320/320538.html">episode 320538</a>: DD: Heavenly Guidance (by Nick Caesar on 10/19/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/320/320623.html">episode 320623</a>: DD: Hesitation (by Nick Caesar on 10/20/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/320/320653.html">episode 320653</a>: DD: On the Highway to Hell (by Nick Caesar on 10/20/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/320/320667.html">episode 320667</a>: DD: Lorna's Offer (by Nick Caesar on 10/20/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/320/320727.html">episode 320727</a>: DD: Cruising Through Gatetown (by Nick Caesar on 10/21/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/320/320776.html">episode 320776</a>: DD: Aphrodiseus Visage (by Nick Caesar on 10/21/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/320/320783.html">episode 320783</a>: DD: Police Troubles? (by Nick Caesar on 10/21/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/320/320786.html">episode 320786</a>: DD: Lorna Struts Her Stuff (by Nick Caesar on 10/22/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/320/320892.html">episode 320892</a>: DD: Quickie (by Nick Caesar on 10/22/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/320/320917.html">episode 320917</a>: DD: Into the Pit of Hell (by Nick Caesar on 10/22/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/320/320964.html">episode 320964</a>: DD: Rear Enty (by Nick Caesar on 10/23/2003) <br>
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<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/320/320975.html">episode 320975</a>: DD: Approaching the Gates (by Nick Caesar on 11/07/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/322/322979.html">episode 322979</a>: DD: Andaress Again (by Nick Caesar on 11/07/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/322/322982.html">episode 322982</a>: DD: Andaress' Place (by Nick Caesar on 11/07/2003) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/322/322986.html">episode 322986</a>: DD: Hot Tub Negotiatons (by Nick Caesar on 11/07/2003) <br>
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<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/332/332859.html">episode 332859</a>: FEM: Pierce's Evening (by Nick Caesar on 01/13/2004) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/322/322989.html">episode 322989</a>: DD: The Pact is Sealed (by Nick Caesar on 01/14/2004) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/320/320487.html">episode 320487</a>: StG - Shaving Sharon (by Nick Caesar on 01/14/2004) <br>
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<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/363/363275.html">episode 363275</a>: Jade Bracelet: A New Office (by Nick Caesar on 07/22/2004) <br>
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<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/334/334501.html">episode 334501</a>: StG: Branding the Vixens (by Nick Caesar on 01/07/2005) <br>
<a href="/~addventure/game1/docs/402/402760.html">episode 402760</a>: StG: The Vixen's Fangs and Claws (by Nick Caesar on 01/09/2005) <br>