Terror and impotent rage coursed through Timothy’s veins as his stepmother explained their new living arrangements.
Your father was sure you were a good boy! He insisted that you wouldn’t get into trouble! He had so much misplaced faith in you that he put all that he was on the line and you proved him wrong! Suspended for fighting!
It’s not my fault! I didn’t fight back, they have a zero tolerance policy!
So do I!
That spell is permanent! Next week you start as a new student named Tanya! You are a young lady now and you will dress, and act the part! I expect you to join cheer or drill team by the end of the week and I want to meet a boyfriend by the end of the month!
Timothy looked at his father who only looked away in shame.
He can’t help you! I told you that he and I had an arrangement! As soon as I’m finished with you, young lady, your daddy will have his turn.
He signs over everything to me and then I have my fun!
Which reminds me, When you get home each day, I expect you to pitch in and help your bio-mom with the woman’s work! You need to know how to keep house for the husband you will have one day!
Tanya’s stepmother than began to chant over her father who soon joined her in skirts.
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This caption became the inspiration for the short story "Zero Tolerance" which is now up and available for subscribers.