Daniel embarked on his chores and stripped the duvet, mattress, and pillowcases, and dumped them in the laundry basket. He grabbed some fresh bedlinen from the airing cupboard on the landing, stealing a glance of his full reflection as he did so. With the bedding done, he set about giving her room a quick tidy, […]

The shopping trip itself was uneventful. Mum went to the fishmongers and pie shop, a home and garden store, and Superdrug where she bought herself some lipstick and a big tub of moisturizer before browsing some fashion stores, then doing the ‘big’ shop in a supermarket. Normally I’d just moan and wish she’d hurry up, […]

The newlyweds went away on their honeymoon and Mother came to spend some time with Agatha. They had a frosty relationship, to say the least. So much so I was relieved when my mother finally left. Agatha doesn’t seem to like people, especially those she’s related to. My mother is always on eggshells, sucking up […]

The following Sunday, Penny visits her sister with both George and Alice. It’s a sweltering day and they sit in her back garden sipping lemonade. George asks if the pond has gone toxic because its surface is covered in a layer of green gunk. “It’s algae.” Felicity tells her nephew. “It looks putrid, like nuclear […]

Thankfully the cul-de-sac seemed deserted when mum pulled up outside our house. I couldn’t get indoors and out of sight quickly enough. “I’m glad that’s over,” I said as I plonked my case down. “Can I get changed?” I asked. “Oh not yet… I’ve hardly had the chance to see you.” mum replied. I followed […]

As Daniel made his way home, he couldn’t help but reflect on his morning’s work. “Maybe I should have been more assertive and refused to wear Jolanta’s uniform again.” he pondered. “It’s not like I’d got caught in a downpour again,” he grumbled, before wondering if by reluctantly accepting it, he’s now a transvestite. “It’s […]

We entered the main hall again where the delinquents and guardians loitered I found all the delinquents wore similar but not identical white dresses with either white tights, knee or ankle socks and carried a small white handbag, slung over their shoulder. Mum began to faff with the bow on my back. “You actually look […]

Although working on a market stall each and every Saturday was a bit of a chore, the extra money made it all worth it. Some of my school friends thought I was a ‘dag’ for having a job, but they were also envious that I had more spending money than they had. They teased me […]

Jon was the last to arrive at his history class. Everybody else was seated when he knocked before opening the door, poking his head around the door and apologising for being late. “Well come in then boy!” Said Mr Bronson, quickly followed by an “Erm…” and a puzzled look as he noticed the young boy […]

Jon followed his mother to Mary’s bedroom and before long found himself wearing a pair of standard-issue black ballet pumps, with a little strap over the foot. Jon turned to face the full-length mirror which stood in the corner of her room. The grey pleated skirt looked marginally more protective than Mary’s skirt which he’d […]