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Samantha Swift

Active: 2020-09-14 → 2025-10-03 • 🏆 #1611 in Career Reads • 💬 #599 in Reviews • ✍️ #172 in Total Words (of 5,693 authors) • FictionMania Author Page (#6130)
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Total Career Reads
52,794
Avg 2,779 reads / story (19/19 tracked)
Reads Velocity (3w / 2m)
+727 / 3w
Est. +2,081 reads in last 2 months
Reader Reviews
124
1 review per 426 reads • Last: 10/15/25
Stories & Series
19
1 multi-part series
Total Word Count
510,971
≈ 6.4 full-length novels
🏆 Top 10 Most-Read Stories by Samantha Swift
Signature Themes — Categories & Keywords (Click any tag to filter stories)
Sweet / Sentimental 19Accidental Change 18Magical Transformations 18School Girl 18Stuck 18Fast Transformation 17SciFi 14Voluntary 2Workplace Situations 1
Cheerleader 18School Girl 18Prom Girl or Fancy Dance 1
Multi-Part Series & Reader Retention (1 series)
Pulling at the Red Thread of Fate 18 parts 35% P1→P18 retention
52,124 reads 124 reviews 494,735 words
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Complete Story Catalog (19)

Added ↕ Story Title & Summary ↕ Old → New Name Rating / Age Words ↕ Total Reads ↕ Reads (3w) ↕ Reads (2m) ↕ Reviews ↕ Last Review ↕
2025-10-03
Stacy's Story: A Sequel (of sorts) to Pulling at the Red Thread of Fate
Over a decade since they all graduated from high school, Stacy chases after her dreams of being an actress with Ally and Violet by her side.
N/A → Stacy
+Ally, Violet, Jen, Mike, Shane, Maury,…
G Yes
Adult 26-55
16,236
670
1.68/day • ~35 / 3w
35 101 0 —
2025-10-02
Pulling at the Red Thread of Fate - Complete and Revised Pulling at the Red Thread of Fate #18
One day I wake up as a girl and no one seems to notice! Now I have to find out what's going on so that I can go back to my old life...Author's Note: This a complete and slightly revised/better edited version of the original story all in one file.
Allen → Ally
+Mike, Jen, Violet, Shane, Stacy, Steve…
G Yes
Teenager 13-18
247,500
3,495
8.76/day • ~184 / 3w
184 526 4 2025-10-15
2022-11-01
Pulling at the Red Thread of Fate - Chapter 17 - Homecoming Pulling at the Red Thread of Fate #17
I'm finally home... where I belong. It's time for me to reunite with everyone and get ready to live the rest of my life as who I really am.(Story summary - One day I wake up as a girl and no one seems to notice! Now I have to find out what's going on so that I can go back to my old life.)Note: This the final chapter of the story! If you've made it this far, thank you for reading along![added 10/31/2022, formatting fixed]
Allen → Ally
+Jen, Mike, Violet, Steve, Britney, Jai…
G Yes
Teenager 13-18
29,569
2,131
1.45/day • ~31 / 3w
31 87 16 2024-06-19
2022-10-02
Pulling at the Red Thread of Fate - Chapter 16 - Home Sweet Home Pulling at the Red Thread of Fate #16
I wake up in an unexpected place and in an unexpected form... but my journey is finally over. Or is it?(Story summary - One day I wake up as a girl and no one seems to notice! Now I have to find out what's going on so that I can go back to my old life.)
Allen → Ally
+Mike, Jen, Violet, Steve
G WIP
Teenager 13-18
15,456
1,563
1.05/day • ~22 / 3w
22 63 6 2023-05-31
2022-09-03
Pulling at the Red Thread of Fate - Chapter 15 - A Brand New World Pulling at the Red Thread of Fate #15
As I start my treatment for the issues I've been having lately, I can feel my grip on reality finally taking hold. Now that I've got my life under control, I can focus on enjoying my time with Mike and Jen and getting ready for Nationals with Violet.Or at least, that's what I want to believe.(Story summary - One day I wake up as a girl and no one seems to notice! Now I have to find out what's going on so that I can go back to my old life.)
Allen → Ally
+Jen, Mike, Violet, Steve, Britney, Jai…
G WIP
Teenager 13-18
18,669
1,455
0.95/day • ~20 / 3w
20 57 5 2023-05-30
2022-07-31
Pulling at the Red Thread of Fate - Chapter 14 - A Dangerous Interruption Pulling at the Red Thread of Fate #14
A mysterious text threatens to throw my entire life into disarray! Can I figure out what's happening to me? Or do I just need to find a way to cope?(Story summary - One day I wake up as a girl and no one seems to notice! Now I have to find out what's going on so that I can go back to my old life.)
Allen → Ally
+Mike, Jen, Violet, Steve, Brad
G WIP
Teenager 13-18
13,492
1,489
0.96/day • ~20 / 3w
20 57 8 2023-05-26
2022-01-19
Pulling at the Red Thread of Fate - Chapter 13 - Hitting My Stride Pulling at the Red Thread of Fate #13
I'm starting to feel comfortable living Ally's life, balancing what I want and what I think would be best for her. No matter what happens next, everything will be fine... right?(Story summary - One day I wake up as a girl and no one seems to notice! Now I have to find out what's going on so that I can go back to my old life.)
Allen → Ally
+Jen, Mike, Steve, Violet, Shelly, Kare…
G WIP
Teenager 13-18
14,717
1,830
1.05/day • ~22 / 3w
22 63 11 2023-05-25
2022-01-18
Pulling at the Red Thread of Fate - Chapter 12 - A New Normal Pulling at the Red Thread of Fate #12
Taking some time off from dealing with my existential dilemma, I have an opportunity to confront the other looming issue in my life - my relationship with Mike and Jen.(Story summary - One day I wake up as a girl and no one seems to notice! Now I have to find out what's going on so that I can go back to my old life.)
Allen → Ally
+Jen, Mike, Violet, Adeline, Steve
G WIP
Teenager 13-18
12,240
1,601
0.91/day • ~19 / 3w
19 55 5 2023-05-24
2021-09-20
Pulling at the Red Thread of Fate - Chapter 11 - A Fateful Evening Pulling at the Red Thread of Fate #11
I try a different way to process what has been happening to me, but there's the small matter of the Formal that's coming up! Maybe I can take a little break from everything and just enjoy a night with the two people I've come to care about...(Story summary - One day I wake up as a girl and no one seems to notice! Now I have to find out what's going on so that I can go back to my old life.)
Allen → Ally
+Mike, Jen, Steve, Britney, Shane, Stac…
G WIP
Teenager 13-18
17,526
1,816
0.97/day • ~20 / 3w
20 58 5 2023-05-23
2021-07-19
Pulling at the Red Thread of Fate - Chapter 10 - An Unexpected Discovery Pulling at the Red Thread of Fate #10
After the high of the big game and the lack of any leads, I was starting to feel comfortable with Ally's life. That's when I remembered that picture I took of my Dad in the old yearbook...(Story summary - One day I wake up as a girl and no one seems to notice! Now I have to find out what's going on so that I can go back to my old life.)
Allen → Ally
+Jen, Mike, Violet, Anna
G WIP
Teenager 13-18
16,152
1,748
0.9/day • ~19 / 3w
19 54 6 2023-05-23
2021-05-08
Pulling at the Red Thread of Fate - Chapter 9 - No Guts, No Glory Pulling at the Red Thread of Fate #9
Chapter 9 - No Guts, No GloryIt's not enough that I'm dealing with my newly complicated love life, but the big game that I've spent the last few weeks preparing for is finally here! But did I do enough to help Mike and the team win this time around?(Story summary - One day I wake up as a girl and no one seems to notice! Now I have to find out what's going on so that I can go back to my old life.)
Allen → Ally
+Jen, Mike, Shane, Britney, Stacy
G WIP
Teenager 13-18
20,174
1,974
0.98/day • ~21 / 3w
21 59 6 2023-05-22
2021-02-28
Pulling at the Red Thread of Fate - Chapter 8 - Unexpected Friends Pulling at the Red Thread of Fate #8
Chapter 8 - Unexpected FriendsWith no new leads to follow, I have no choice but to consider the possibility that I will have to live Ally's life for the time being. Could there be a more mundane reason I've been feeling this way since the day I first woke up in this body?(Story summary - One day I wake up as a girl and no one seems to notice! Now I have to find out what's going on so that I can go back to my old life.)
Allen → Ally
+Jen, Mike, Shane, Violet, Britney
G WIP
Teenager 13-18
18,317
2,319
1.12/day • ~23 / 3w
23 67 6 2023-05-22
2021-01-19
Pulling at the Red Thread of Fate - Chapter 7 - A Higher Education Pulling at the Red Thread of Fate #7
After a couple weeks of silence, it was time for me to take matters into my own hands and track down the physics professor who might have the answers I need to find a way back home!(Story summary - One day I wake up as a girl and no one seems to notice! Now I have to find out what's going on so that I can go back to my old life.)
Allen → Ally
+Michael, Jen, Britney, Adeline
G WIP
Teenager 13-18
18,579
2,587
1.22/day • ~26 / 3w
26 73 7 2023-05-20
2020-12-14
Pulling at the Red Thread of Fate - Chapter 6 - Through Thick and Thin Pulling at the Red Thread of Fate #6
Chapter 6 - Through Thick and ThinMy best friend and I have been through a lot, but I never thought I'd be on a date with him! I hope I can find a clue that makes this all worth it.(Story summary - One day I wake up as a girl and no one seems to notice! Now I have to find out what's going on so that I can go back to my old life.)
Allen → Ally
+Mike, Britney, Jen, Violet, Steve
G WIP
Teenager 13-18
15,072
3,120
1.45/day • ~30 / 3w
30 87 5 2022-05-10
2020-11-15
Pulling at the Red Thread of Fate - Chapter 5 - The Only Easy Day is Yesterday Pulling at the Red Thread of Fate #5
Chapter 5 - The Only Easy Day is YesterdayAs I continue to find an explanation for my sudden transformation, I find myself slowly entangled in a romance that I don't want. Or at least, that's what I'm telling myself...
Allen → Ally
+Mike, Steve, Jen, Britney, Violet
G WIP
Teenager 13-18
11,717
3,049
1.4/day • ~29 / 3w
29 84 5 2021-01-29
2020-10-18
Pulling at the Red Thread of Fate - Chapter 4 - We're Definitely not in Kansas Anymore. Pulling at the Red Thread of Fate #4
Chapter 4 - We're Definitely not in Kansas Anymore.After my stunning performance on the field with Mike, it's time for me to head home and spend some time with my family. I'm just ready for this day to end...
Allen → Ally
+Jen, Britney, Mike, Steve
G WIP
Teenager 13-18
8,473
2,965
1.34/day • ~28 / 3w
28 81 7 2023-05-19
2020-10-04
Pulling at the Red Thread of Fate - Chapter 3 - Give me an "E"! Pulling at the Red Thread of Fate #3
Chapter 3 - Give me an "E"!To keep up appearances, I make my way to cheer practice. I hope this won't be a disaster...
Allen → Ally
+Mike, Jen, Steve, Violet
G WIP
Teenager 13-18
4,817
3,770
1.7/day • ~36 / 3w
36 102 6 2023-05-18
2020-09-21
Pulling at the Red Thread of Fate - Chapter 2 - The First Day of the Rest of My Life... Pulling at the Red Thread of Fate #2
Chapter 2 - The First Day of the Rest of My Life...I begin to grapple with the reality of waking up in a stranger's life as I try to figure out what happened to me. In the meantime, I'll have to start living as Ally to be best of my ability.
Allen → Ally
+Jen, Britney, Mike, Violet
G WIP
Teenager 13-18
8,416
5,229
2.34/day • ~49 / 3w
49 140 4 2023-05-18
2020-09-14
Pulling at the Red Thread of Fate - Chapter 1 Pulling at the Red Thread of Fate #1
Chapter 1 - Rise and Shine!When life gives you lemons, make lemonade! But what happens when life backs up into your driveway with a dump truck full of lemons? That's what it felt like when I woke up and found myself in the body of a girl...
Allen → Ally
+Jen, Stella, Mike, Violet
G WIP
Teenager 13-18
3,849
9,983
4.45/day • ~93 / 3w
93 267 12 2022-11-04