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Hi all
I am still having problems login in is anybody else having the same problem.
When l try to login nothing happens when the page refreshes its still asking me to login l do hope these little niggles can be sorted as you all worked so hard to get the site back up thank you.
Lots of hug
Sim1cats

Hello everyone! I'm back! At least I will be soon. It's been a long time, I know, but I'm back to writing. I already have a few more chapters written, and will post the next chapter in the saga of Holly Potter soon(ish). I'm still working on carving out solid writing time in a very busy schedule, while also trying to rebuild at least somewhat of an active social life.

Looking for auto racing stories.

Life’s a Drag by Zoe Taylor, Ashleigh McGreagor (my personal favorite)
Racing Angels and Speedway Demons by WolfJess7
Racing Hearts by Melanie Brown

Are there any others? I know of at least one which I cannot find. It was about a crossdresser who drove faster and better when he was dressed. I think that he wore a red wig if I remember right?

Kelly Shannon

The check is in the mail. You should have it next week.

:)

Gwen

Story Prompt: trans person still in the egg encounters something that only effects either men or women*

Afterward: "Wait a minute . . ."

Looking for one or more stories (by different authors) where an officially male high school aged student drag races while presenting as a woman.

In the specific one I'm thinking of the driver has built a car suitable for drag racing. They happen to be driving one home late one night, zip past a drag race without realizing a race is going on and accidentally setting a new record. I think their dead mother used to do drag racing. And I think it is around 10 chapters long. I think the story may be published by BCTS on Amazon and has a pinkish and black cover.

Randi has a date!

Responding to the recent attack & resulting downtime cannot have helped the budget, while distracting the admins from asking, so I will: please use the Hatbox links if you are able.

So thank you Erin and crew for getting the site back and running, it seems my last blog was very badly timed.

In an unrelated note...

A friend made me aware of this, but a content "creator" on youtube has taken one of my stories and claimed it as their own. The took my story "Facades" renamed it "Trauma Unleashes Power" and put it to audio.

The stolen story is here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twXcovmr88U

And the original can be found here:

It is good to see BC back. Thank you, to everyone working on that.

There is a good article in the New Yorker rethinking the basis for trans rights. It’s currently not behind a paywall. Freedom of Sex

The article makes many interesting points, like this one:

I recall someone posting about julie o and her stories and if there was an order of reading and i think someone asked of any recent activity or news of her. just a note that while the site was worked over, julie posted a new story over at FM. it was not one of her heavy types, but a simple, pleasant tale.

that i would just touch base and add my appreciation of the the tech team's efforts.

Thank you, Piper, for all the hard work reassembling BCTS from scratch. I notice that there appears to be much more work to do. But at least it is working. Don't kill your self, that thing called sleep is important.

Becky

Welcome back bcts
I am glad you have solved some of your problems.
But some still persist when navigating away from a story to go back to the story index
I am still being redirected to porn sites i hope all of you who work so hard to keep this site safe can solve this as the last thing I want to see is this disgusting filth.

Hugs
Sim1cats

Glad to see the site back up n running.
One question though, did the site hack affect the passwords etc?

Huggs
Sammi

Today I cam across two pieces of news, the first about J K Rowling (anyone on this site who is still defending her.... how?), and covers her view of what a trans woman is.

"a man revelling in his misogynistic performance of what he thinks 'woman' means: narcissistic, shallow and exhibitionist".

https://news.sky.com/story/jk-rowling-trans-newsreader-india...

I have just finished reading "Beast Master" by Andre Norton, "Tommy, The Trials and Tribulations of a Girl" by Teddy S. and wonder if the two authors are one and the same?
The protagonists in both stories are Navajo and use some Navajo language words. "Na Ta Hey" is one phrase that is common to both stories. The similarity ends there. One story uses gender change and Andre Norton's does not. Though Andre Norton used more than one pen name. When she first started writing she used a male name to overcome prejudice against female authors.

It is interesting to mull this over.

Not sure if it's me or if the site has been hacked, but had something new started happening. When I navigate to a new page, I'm getting porn sites popping open in a new browser window. It only seems to be happening on BCTS. Also seeing some Javascript exposed on the right hand menu in the Story Stats header.

Anyone have any thoughts or ideas?

Android Tablet V14.

Thanks.

I haven't had this problem before but today I have been plagued by unwanted windows repeatedly opening up (you can easily guess what kind of sites). This occurs when browsing this site. Anyone else experiencing the same?

Are you ready? It's time for a second helping of...

Sometimes all it takes is one good sentence or paragraph to get you hooked on a story, and this time around, I want to see some recommendations of stories that do just that: stories that kick off with a bang, that grab you and rivet you to your seat and scream "read me!"

People may know me as that tiresome contributor who writes way too much and often produces stuff full of errors.
Which is why I need an editor when it comes to passing on my serious material to be turned into published works on Amazon through Doppler Press. Readers will know that Doppler revenues contribute to Big Closet Top Shelf so we all win if people buy my stories.
I have lost touch with Gabi and Bronwen is busy with other things. Eric is on standby for my more specialized collections but I am in need of an editor for the rest.

The story I'm looking for is about a female demon who shapeshifts into a male teenager going to a school set like it was the medieval period.

Some more of the storyline: The land is split into 15-16 kingdoms, everyone rides robotic horses, the female demon gets herself a priestess in the form of a little girl who was adopted by a minor royal family.

Any help please- Thankyou

Well, not really but admit the title did catch your attention.

However, for the last month I DID live in a catholic student residence for girls, about half of whom still are teenagers.

Below is the start of a multi-part, branching (aka Chose Your Own Adventure) story I've been struggling to write for a while now, so I thought I'd share what I have so far, and see if anyone could offer any advice.

The two main branches seem to be leading to either crossdressing, or romance. The crossdressing branch is a bit less difficult, but I'm still worried about it turning into something predictable and boring. The romantic branch is something I don't have a lot of experience writing, so I'm worried I'll completely mess it up.

Does anyone out there have any experience writing branching stories? I'd also appreciate any advice on avoiding crossdressing tropes, as well as writing romance that's believable and interesting without diving into ... sex stuff. If you have anything to share on these or other stuff, I'd love to hear it! :)

If you have ever searched for a job or done any hiring, Indeed is a well known and often used company that helps connect employers and job seekers. But apparently it is also a good place to work as well.

Welcome, one and all, to (hopefully) the first in a series of blog posts I shall do...

That's right, folks! We've been working on a new, updated version of Kelly girl, and it's live now!

If you've never read the book before, but are a fan of Wanda's stuff, then I highly recommend giving the book a shot. It's a fantastic story, with some great characters.

If you HAVE read the story before, but haven't picked up the ebook and it's been a few years... then now's the ideal time to give it a re-read.

The battle of the playground escalates as the MACS’s attempt to use their parents to frighten Jeff and Wendy.

I just wanted to let everyone know I just posted my latest novel, Embers. It's a fantasy story with a female/female romance. Hope you get a chance to read it.

https://bigclosetr.us/topshelf/fiction/101660/embers

Last year I got a new care manager. She set me up with an appointment with an OB/GYN.

Years back research was done on slicing and dicing MtF, FtM Gay, Lesbian, and "normal F and M" brains. Years of medical research papers along with all the follow on research from that initial lab report was a mixed batch of agreement and denial from medical and scientific teams around the world. Gay and Lesbian publications jumped in on the positive claiming Gay was hardwired into the brain. Naturally I had to send the Medical Research Report to several publications.

and any other colour you can think of!

I expected several of the contest winners to donate their prizes to Big Closet.

This has been a BC tradition.

I was not prepared for double-digit participation in giving. This occurred without solicitation.

It appears our community is as strong as ever.

Thank you!

Jill

The January 2024 Writing Contest is over. I had the distinct pleasure of being one of the two judges with Emma Anne Tate. We scored the stories independently. The following remarks are my opinions and do not reflect the opinions of Big Closet management, Emma Anne Tate, or Joannebarberella.

The vast majority of Big Closet authors are terrific storytellers with vivid imaginations. They are passionate about their beliefs and eager to please the readers.

As true now if not more than it was in 1949.

I just want to take this last-minute opportunity to thank Jill, Emma and Joanne for running a wonderful, epic, and truly marvelous contest!

And hugs also to all the authors, commenters and readers!

Hugs,
Erin

Here is a link to the story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/oklahoma-transgender-student-dies-allegedly-125629309.html

I am sick and tired of reading stories like this over and over again. I am sick of depraved people using other people as the others to rally votes. I am sick of conservatives saying they are the party of Jesus. I am sick of conservatives who will do nothing but offer thoughts and prayers when they have the power to do something. I am sick of people who vote those conservatives in and try to say they are allies for civil rights. You cannot vote for people in power who have as their main platform treating others as second-class citizens just because you think you are going to get another tax break. I am sick of conservatives saying they are for personal rights yet time and time they fight to take them away. I am sick of conservatives saying that we do not have issues with discrimination.

Something strange is happening to me writing Allison Zero. It’s not that this has never happened, it’s the intensity with which it’s happening. I spend quite a while working on each part of the story, and generally edit as I go; often reading back over pages after I’ve written maybe half a page extra. And I do this multiple times to maintain the flow of what I’m writing. This is how I’ve always written.

which isn't ideal when you have stuff to do that involves going outside!

For years when my computer booted, 'Facebook' automatically loaded and I used it quite a lot. Recently the owner of that site has been sued for damaging children and had to testify in one of the US Government houses.

A day or so ago my computer would suddenly load without it and it has been quite enjoyable.''

:)

Gwen

The contest is closed to new entries. Here’s your chance to discuss which stories you liked the best!

maybe i'll get back to my usual programme this week?

Ugh. Next "Freddy on the Loose" is coming along but very slowly.

I keep having ideas for what to put in the next Masks story.