My daughter Samantha has won an award from the transitions group she has been part of for the last year. It is an award based not just on her academic success, but her attitude, her kindness, and her overall progress.

When you consider we were told when she was a baby that she might never progress beyond the toddler stage, I couldn't be prouder of her.

So here we are, at last!

The causes for my C-PTSD can be separated into 2 groups. being repeatedly raped, and suffering both physical and emotionally abused by my stepfather.

Well, I dreamed about my stepfather last night. I was at a family gathering, and his name came up, and I started unleashing every bit of anger I had ever felt towards him. I woke feeling shaken, and depressed.

Hugs appreciated.

Special FX 5 on Patreon for everyone. Is sharing a plate of spicy bok choy really a date? And who's doing all the giggling?

found an interesting short film about an intersex woman:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELcdw8LbGpM&t=606s

I know times are hard but Erin and her helpers need your support. I've put as much as I can afford into the kitty but there is still a black hole in the finances.
Yes, times are hard but if we want to keep this site working then we need to keep Erin solvent.

Samantha

Hey everyone, I just wanted to let you know that Deshima is currently delayed because I lost the flash drive it's stored on and I currently have a sprained ankle, so I can't walk around the room looking for it. Also, I am stoned out of my god damn mind.

Anyone else constantly coming across those poll questions on social media that ask "What would you pick if you could have one superpower?" and finding themselves answering "Shapeshifting"?

And sometimes people will ask why not flight, or super strength, or lightning speed, or telepathy? Like those are the powers you SHOULD want to have.

But to have the ability to change yourself? Everything about yourself physically? That's a dream come true.

Then again, maybe I've just been re-reading too many comics lately.

~ Limbo's Mistress (Samantha)

Sadly there probably will be no Wayward update this week. What with the sweltering heat and crap, I've fallen a bit behind. I've only been able to write in the morning when its cooler. Its a pain in the ass when you don't have an AC :(. So hopefully I can get a few more chapters written up again before posting Ch.4. I'll update as I make progress, probably on Discord :)

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Hi BCTSers and visitors, I’m Renee M and am almost 71. GRS 1992 with Stanley Biber; yup, I'm a Biber Babe.
Some older members might remember me; I never contributed very much, a poem, a short-short, and some Beatles songs with lyrics modified. Lately, I comment and even message a little; how I say whatever I’m trying to communicate isn’t very well constructed or clear, but I try.

Sam and his mom visit a hair salon -- But no scissors!

And so here we are, Wednesday.

Butterscotch 6 is up on BC, Marjorie has transformed Davey into Kissy.

And on Patreon, Patrons with at least a $1 membership can preview Butterscotch 16.

Is there a list of color codes that can be used on this site? I have need to use two different colors but when I try using the html codes for color they won't change and I noticed that an abbreviated version is used here. I can't find anything to help me figure that out. Also what font is the default for stories as I am thinking of using it instead of what I do when I write.
Thanks
Fiona

Does ANYONE know what happened to Sapphire's Place? Is she okay?

Does anyone know if there are more chapters of "Of Masks And Marvels" than are listed at Whately? I've read all 28 that are posted and hoping to find more...or the rest?

Cathy.

Those of us who have been with Big Closet for over two decades have seen a lot of change. (I know my profile says I’ve only been here fifteen years, but that is because I left for a year when a reader said she was going to commit suicide because one of my stories made her feel so badly abut her life. She said the loving family I depicted in one of my stories was in stark contrast to hers.)

Okay. . .there was a huge vote for LGBT rights in the Supreme Court today. Much to the surprise of some, including me, the conservative packed court voted 6-3 to acknowledge gay rights.

I’m doing my happy dance.

There’s a blog about this that has drawn some comments. I would consider most of the people who have commented to be nice people I’ve enjoyed speaking with for years. Yet. . ..

I’ve left little doubt where I stand on most issues. I’m a liberal.

Yet. . .if Erin sees fit to take down that other blog, I’m not going to be upset.

at least for this week

The notorious thieves, Moose and Earl have gotten away with another crime — Greg Dahl has been Stolen and his survival depends on his willingness to convince a killer that he's a girl!

Click on the thumbnail to see a larger, hi-res image of the cover.

just!

I use Duck Duck Go as a search engine. I did a search on T. D. Aldoennetti and the following turned up:

bigclosetr.us
https://bigclosetr.us/topshelf/author/t-d-aldoennetti
We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us.

Does the Big Closet website really deny Duck Duck Go from displaying a description? Clicking the link took me to T. D. Aldoennetti's author page

And it made me think about one of my most special friends, Denise Trask. I am ashamed to say that I have been so busy lately, and so buried in my own issues, that I have not thought of her in some time.

So, because I missed last week's update I decided to append an additional scene to this part. I hope you all enjoy!

The Fall of Kruhl - Healing Factor By Daniel A. Wolfe As forces battle without, Amelia awakens within an unusual room filled with strange creatures and dark contraptions.

As I can't sleep I thought I would get started on the next chapter. But something came to mind so I am going to let you decide. Since Susan has been given this gift of eloquence on speaking French and Gaelic Would you rather see:

A: If she is speaking in either use italics to represent that?

or

B: The actual language with translation?

oh and a Book 2 Gaby chapter!

Billy makes a deposit and a withdrawal, and Chad makes an offer of dinner. Billy's tummy says, "Yes!"

Special FX -4- Ballpoint is available on Patreon for anyone to read. In fact, all four chapters are free right now.

Ever done one of those things that was incredibly stupid, but you know you can use it in a story (if you can get over the embarrassment, that is?)

I was getting my brunch (I'm somewhat of a late riser) ready, consisting of smoked sausages and BBQ sauce (Don't judge me! LOL). I was reaching into the door of the fridge for the BBQ sauce, and I stopped myself from squeezing it onto my sausages when I realized that I had found, not BBQ, but Hershey's. Chocolate Sauce.

The 13th Gaby book, 2nd edition

Well, my brother is safely home from the hospital, but its going to be a period of recovery time, and I'm going to have to be able to step up and do more around here. I just hope I'm up to it ...

So I was wondering if perhaps I make my tales too long. I've always heard the axiom that a story should be only as long as it needs to be, but I find myself incapable of weaving chapters of less than 4,000 words. Sometimes I'll be done with a chapter of my story and realize that I've managed to throw almost 9,000 words at it. Then I go through and cut what I think is unnecessary. However, it still ends up being a lengthy piece.

I want to keep people entertained with vivid imagery and description, but I don't the audience to get bored with all the prose.

hey all! I am Ashley and just signed up here! i was wondering what are some of your favorite stories? my favorite are sweet sentimental ones!

Or otherwise more Bristolian landscapes.

Butterscotch 3 is up on BC, Marjorie takes our hero to a trendy restaurant in Melrose.

And on Patreon, Patrons with at least a $1 membership can preview Butterscotch 15.

and its before bedtime!

Okay, its dream time again. Last night, I dreamed I was in a warehouse, trying to help put things where they needed to go. But for some reason, I was dressed like an Old Testament prophet, wearing a robe and carrying a staff.

The people working there would gently shoo me away from the area they were working in, so I went form area to area, looking for a way to assist.

Hey there everyone
Every so often I look at the listing of my stories on the sites where they are posted. I do so to see if there are any new reviews/comments. This is even with me writing for myself. The feedback for older stories helps me so much. It is nice to know people are still reading the stories, Plus, it reminds me to look at how far my writing came along since I wrote that stories.

Lifeline continues, as can be seen from today's post. I am also working on the sequel, 'Broken Wings', which is a few thousand words along so far. There may be an issue.

It’s on the site, but, starting Sunday the 7th of June until the 11th, the ebook for “the best damn thing” will be free on Amazon.

Not a lot has been changed from the version on the site, with the exception of some naming and grammar errors.
I am trying to work on the plot points for the continuation, “Sweet, but Psycho” (a sample of it is here on BC)

lend me your, er, eyes?

it is here on the site, but if you would like to own it for free to read on your Kindle or IPad:

https://www.amazon.com/Change-Would-Do-You-Good-ebook/dp/B08...

For the next five days only.

Fiction

It all started in 2002 I was 15 and I was going to school that day. On the bus the kids were doing dares. I joined in and was dared to wear a girls bra for the rest of the day. I had accomplished it no problem. The girl that I borrowed the bra from soon became my girlfriend.

She came to my house one day and asked my mom wear I was. My mom told her I was in my room. My girlfriend then came in and locked the door and closed the blinds. She told me that I was going to be her BFF. I told her sure. But that was a huge mistake.

I want to thank all the readers for taking the time to read the first two parts of my novella, Taylor, and offering wonderful constructive criticism on how to make it better.**

When it's finished here, I will start again and make it a complete novel before I present it to Erin and the wonderful folks at Big Closet to publish and receive all the receipts. It's my way of saying thank you to Big Closet for everything they do to promote authors.

Can someone either tell me the author or post the link to football girl I came across it in a story with a crossover and I wanted to read it

Marjorie takes Davey for salad in chapter 3, here on BC today.

Meanwhile, in Butterscotch 14 being previewed on Patreon for patrons, Davey heads out looking for a burger on his own. 14 will be available next week for everyone.

Hugs,
Erin

Has something happened, or is it just me?
I seem to be getting no feedback at all.
Unashamedly I cry out for it, but I am getting a lot of silence.
I have also contributed to a couple of blogs but I am not sure how they work.
Do they just die after a few hours? Or are the authors notified?
The recent one "Sigh, amateur (sic?) writers and laws" sparked my interest.
A big subject worthy of wider discussion but how do I know if my contribution mattered?
Maryanne

I have been busy with university but my module sort of finished a few days ago, I have to wait for the results to see what happens next. With this lock-down business, I feel like I've been in a strange place but I shall be returning to work for a couple of months before retiring altogether. In a way the lock-down has given me an insight to that and I'm quite looking forward to it. I was hoping to do all sorts of things to my house but the stocks and shares ISA I had is now much reduced so that's a bit of a pain.