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Too Pretty to Be a Boy -7-

“Why is it so hard to spend some quality time with my daughter?” Mom sighed as she started the car, the familiar rumble a backdrop to her frustration. “I swear, all I wanted was a peaceful evening, but now we have to deal with her.” The thought of Chrystal’s deceit cast a shadow over the evening.  

She shook her head, the movement sharp with annoyance. “So, you’re still going through with this? I don’t like it when someone cheats on my son, and that girl should...

Curse of the Fountain -17-

The Curse of the Fountain

By

Melanie Brown

Copyright © 2025

Part 17

“Bea’s been attacked? Who? How? Is she okay?” I had a good notion on the who.

“We’re not completely sure.  Bea thinks it was the same ones who attacked you,” said Mom, obviously shaken.

“Since you didn’t lead with it, I’m going to guess she’s uninjured?”

Mom took my hands. “Yes...

Another Country -11-

Mom went to the door to greet John and Cyndy and I stayed in my room for a while longer. John was eight years older than me and had been in the Air Force for two years and married to Cyndy for over a year. His first overseas assignment would be coming up at the end of the month, but as a lowly sergeant E-3, he didn’t qualify to take Cyndy with him on the Air Force’s nickel.

Which made things complicated, hence the plan to bring down Uncle David’s camp trailer for Cyndy to stay in ...

Pete's Vagina -67- Uniform

Friday finally came. Game day, as usual. Not as usual, I would be going to school in my cheerleader uniform — just like the rest of the girls in the squad on game day. So weird.

And maybe the weirdest part was how over the moon Mom and my sisters were about it.

“I’m so proud of you, honey,” Mom said, straightening my skirt an infinitesimal bit. I kept tugging on it, since it revealed an embarrassing amount of thigh, and she kept adjusting it back to hanging evenly. I’d s...

The Magician's Daughter -2- by SammyC

The Magician’s Daughter

By SammyC

Chapter Two

“You yawned wide enough to ingest a large woodland creature, Lindsey,” Dad remarked as I moved to cover my mouth. 

“I didn’t know you wanted to start rehearsing so early in the morning, Daddy. I was up until almost 4 A.M. making alterations on this costume,” I explained as I unconsciously pulled down on the hem of the extremely short flounce skirt that bare...

Too Pretty to Be a Boy -6- by Lajien

Clothes were scattered everywhere—dresses, skirts, blouses, shoes—a total mess. I felt a wave of frustration, my stomach twisting into knots. This whole 'new look' thing was already stressing me out, and now I had to deal with this chaotic pile. I sat cross-legged on the bed, staring at the pile, completely lost. Mom was next to me, holding up a white blouse with a lace collar, her eyes bright with an enthusiasm I didn’t share. The delicate lace seemed so fragile, so unlike my usual sty...

Curse of the Fountain -16- by Melanie Brown

The Curse of the Fountain

By

Melanie Brown

Copyright © 2025

Part 16

I knew he’d call, I thought to myself, looking at the caller ID on my phone. I just hoped Jeff would have waited a bit. Mom is expecting me to help with dinner. Thankfully, Bea wasn’t staying for dinner.

“Babe! Are you okay?” Jeff asked earnestly before I could even say hello.

“Jeff, slow down. I’m okay. ...

Another Country -10-

I got dressed in the clothes I had picked out before, then changed my mind and tried on something else. Long pants and I don’t really get along unless it is cold out and my part of California is seldom really cold, even in winter. I think the temp today might have reached 85 or 90, not unusual for March.

So I had lots of pairs of shorts. But I kind of needed something a bit dressier than, like, gym shorts. A khaki-colored pair with belt loops looked good, but the jeans shorts with cuf...

The Magician's Daughter by SammyC

“Welcome to Sha-Wang-Ah Lodge, Mr. Ace. Good to have you back again this summer,” the cheerful young woman at the front desk announced, as my father and I checked in. “And I see you’ve brought your lovely daughter with you this time—”

I raised my hand and started to protest, but Dad jumped in and remarked with a hearty laugh, “Lindsey doesn’t take compliments easily. Bashful. Just turned 16.”

“Sorry to hear about your wife, Mr. Ace. My condolences. She was a ni...

Curse of the Fountain -15- by Melanie Brown

“Don’t scream, bitch!” hissed a voice in my ear. I tried to wriggle away, but couldn’t.

“Clarry, hurry up,” said someone I couldn’t see.

“Don’t use my name, you idiot!” snarled whoever had their hand over my mouth.  He then yelped in pain as I bit his finger.

My head was bashed into the wall again. I felt another hand wrap around my neck. “Don’t scream if you know what’s good for you. Just tell me where it is!”  He released his...

Too Pretty to Be a Boy -5- by Lajien

“So, now that we know you’re a girl, I don’t think the name Carl fits you well,” Johnny said, leaning back in his chair, his brow furrowed in deep thought. I was pouring juice for him and Angela, my hands trembling slightly as I tried to focus on not spilling.

“I never had the time to think about it, really,” I admitted, setting the pitcher down. Things were moving too fast for my comfort. Just two days ago, I’d told Dad I wanted to move in with Mom. Now, I had to live as ...

Timeless Romance by Maryanne Peters

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Pete's Vagina -66- Bleachers

Turns out cheerleader practice can get pretty hard, what with running and screaming and learning the cheers. And dancing!  Moving with the music from Coach Debbie’s portable stereo was fun, but not something I could really remember doing before. It wasn’t the kind of dancing you do in the gym with some garage band playing Funkytown.

They say that you should dance like no one is watching, but in cheer dancing, the idea is that everyone is watching — and you want them to. Took ...

Curse of the Fountain -14- Melanie Brown

Copyright © 2025

Part 14

He’s just a boy. I mean, come on. Why am I acting so goofy around him? I let myself get roped into this date. When did I start liking boys?  When did they become so cute?

Walk down the hall, stupid, I scolded myself. Everyone is looking at you.

Grinning ear-to-ear, Jeff stood up and stared at me.  Dad stood up with an incredulous expression. Mom just beamed at me. I smiled at Jeff and took a step toward t...

Pete's Vagina -65- Practice

By Joyce Melton

The school day went by quickly, but first, Megan helped me repair my eye makeup. She insisted that I do the actual work while she advised. “You have to know how to do this yourself, Petey.”

I grumbled, but it was nice to be with Megan again, even if we were in the girls’ bathroom learning to be more girly. “You have to do both eyes,” she said, “so that they match.”

“Okay, okay,” I conceded.

“Here,” she said, handing...

I'm ill...

I'm sick with a bad cold. It's not the flu and I tested negative for Covid, so it's just a cold. And now Melanie has caught it too, but we are getting by. Today it feels like it's turning around for me, so I expect to be fine in another four or five days.

Not to worry.

Hugs,
Erin

Easy as Falling off a Bike -24- by Angharad

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Another Country -9-

I carried clean clothes with me to the shower. My bathroom opens off the hall, so I’ve always done it that way. John, when he was still living here, would forget and have to run back to his bedroom in just a towel. I’ve always been kind of paranoid about someone walking in on me, too.

But the bathroom door has a lock, so I flipped the lever before I got undressed while I let the shower run to get hot. Or warm, at least. Mom wanted a shower, too, so I’d better not use all the hot w...

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Terry had built a nice life for himself: Army veteran, city engineer, landlord, do-gooder...but then it all started to come apart.

Too Pretty to be a Boy -4- by Lajien

“Siri, who’s calling?” I asked, glancing down at my phone.

“Ms. Hart,” Siri replied.

My eyes went wide in surprise. Ms. Hart had been my violin teacher since I was five years old, more like family than a teacher at this point. I quickly grabbed the phone. “Ms. Hart, it’s so nice to hear from you! How are you?” I asked eagerly. It had only been four days since my last lesson, but I already missed her.

“I’m doing fine, Carl. Though, I must say, it’s not q...

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Curse of the Fountain -13- Melanie Brown

Melanie Brown

Copyright © 2025

Part 13

As he leaned towards me, I closed my eyes. I couldn’t watch! This can’t possibly be happening to me! And why am I going to let him do it? His lips are so close to mine. No! No!  I can’t do it.

He parted his lips and paused his leaning towards me. He sat back up and stared out the windshield. What the hell? You tease me with those lips and then pull away? No! Come back here!

He turned back to look at me. He smiled...

Girlerizer -16- Model Advertisement

It sure was breezy out on the balcony at nearly midnight. What the heck were they selling with these pics? And what did people down below think seeing him standing there in this lace mini-dress. At least, the director said it was a dress. Pauie wasn't sure it wasn't just a slip or, a what-do-you-callit, a camisole?

Not my job to decide what to wear or what to call it, he thought. I just have to stand here and look like a pretty girl.

But he couldn't believe how much he made as a ...

Pete's Vagina -64- Shift

“I think Debbie…uh, Coach Debbie is in her office now, Pete,” said Coach Wilson. “You can go through mine, and hers is just across the hall.”

“Okay,” I agreed. Everyone else was leaving the locker room through various doors, depending on where they had homeroom, but I eased past Coach and into the inner hallway of the gymnasium.

I had a feeling I knew what this would be about: Mrs. Frick’s intentions for Friday. I shivered a bit. I didn’t like her p...

Another Country -8-

We only worked a little more in the yard; it didn’t have to be perfect. The trailer would cover it all up, anyway so however much we cleared away would just have to do.

Some of the dust we stirred up was the alkali sort so common in Cabarker; it sticks to your skin, turning your sweat into streaky gray mud. We  were  putting the tools away when Mom said, “Go get your shower and be quick; I’ll need one, too.”

I knew what she meant. Mom and Dad have their own showe...

Curse of the Fountain -12- by Melanie Brown

By

Melanie Brown

Copyright © 2025

Part 12

In many ways, it was like my first day all over again, except I didn’t have Mom’s hand to hold. And while I had to deal with getting stared at by boys, they didn’t drool then. When did cheerleader uniforms become sex symbols? I guess forever.

I wasn’t the only cheerleader in my first-period English class. I smiled at Katrina as we took our seats. She smiled knowi...

Too Pretty To Be A Boy -3- by Mr. Lajien

I was used to locking my door back in New York, having two psycho brothers who wanted me dead, but it didn’t make me feel safe. Last night, I slept without fear of Dicky or Peter, which means that I made the right choice.

One issue remained; how do I tell Mom about my issue? I know she would understand; she’s a great mom, after all, but I just don’t know how to bring it up. As I lay in my bed, I decided to think about the issue after my morning run.

I quickly left my bed...

Fatboy and the Nineball -4- Sugar Day

Deputy Dan Weathers, the Oklahoma Mud Man, took his big hat off his face and glared at the Multi-Band Communication Console set into the dash of his cruiser. Most people would call it a police radio, but it was much more, including the capabilities of a computer terminal and a cellphone in its repertoire.

Dan had been dozing in the heat of the afternoon after the teenagers had all retired to some sort of party on the other side of the lake. Of course, he'd left the radio function runnin...

Zombie Space Marine!

Illustration for my Space Opera poem on BigClose. :)

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Curse of the Fountain -11- Melanie Brown

Curse of the Fountain

Melanie Brown

Copyright © 2025

Part 11

“Nell! You have a visitor!”

“Thanks, Mom!” I called as I hurried to the front door.

“Hey, Nell.”

“Thanks for coming over, Sissy.” I said sincerely.  I had asked Sissy to come over after dinner to go over some finer points of cheerleading. I may not like being forced into cheerleading, but I don’t want to look like a damn fool, either.

Grinning, Sissy said...