Petticoats and Crinolines

On Becoming Miss Louisa Harper of New York and Newport - 10 Final

On Becoming Miss Louisa Harper
of New York and Newport: 10 Final

by Clara
Copyright©2021, 2024 Clara Schumann

 

In this, the story finale, Quinn needs more help than he can imagine and
finds more than he ever expected. I cannot thank you all enough for
sticking with this series. Your comments, emails and general support has
been inspiring. I hope you enjoy this chapter, the series finale.

The Haven - 4 Final

The Haven: 4 Final

by Clara
Copyright©2020,2021,2024 Clara Schuman

 

Alex must deal with being outed by a well meaning guest. Christmas continues
to surprise everyone at The Haven. I wanted so badly to have this done by Christmas,
but real life kept getting in the way. Nothing bad - just a lot of things happening
at once. Thank you to everyone who has been following the story!
Now for the Final Act of this story...

On Becoming Miss Louisa Harper of New York and Newport - 8

On Becoming Miss Louisa Harper
of New York and Newport: 8

by Clara
Copyright©2021, 2024 Clara Schuman

 

Having surprised Quinn at the wedding, Ricky wants to talk things through,
start over and make a fresh start. Every step forward creates a new complication for
Quinn, of course. I hope that you enjoy this installment, too.

The Haven - 3

The Haven: 3

by Clara
Copyright©2020, 2024 Clara Schuman

 

Christmas Day brings further complications as Alex becomes more comfortable
in his silks and satins and dresses. Thank you all, as always for your support. I'm thrilled
that people are enjoying the story and the music links.

The Haven - 2

The Haven: 2

by Clara
Copyright©2020, 2024 Clara Schuman

 

Caught dressed in a little girl's dress, Alex must explain himself to his
judgmental mother. He also finds himself befriended by the teenager who lives down
the hill and has to make some decisions about how he is going to proceed from here.

The Haven - 1

The Haven: 1

by Clara
Copyright©2020, 2024 Clara Schuman

 

Alex, a concert pianist, is engaged to Veronica, an up and coming opera singer, who
happens to be the granddaughter of one of the worlds most famous divas. When her
grandmother passes away and leaves her vast Berkshire estate to Veronica, she finds
a storage room with dozens of steamer trunks filled with her grandmother's touring
clothes from forty to sixty years ago, all of which fit Veronica beautifully.
Surprisingly, there are also some clothes that will fit Alex, as well. Alex is
dubious about wearing the clothes, but Veronica's enthusiasm gets the better of him.
A very different premise than my last story, but hopefully you will enjoy it.

On Becoming Miss Louisa Harper of New York and Newport - 4

On Becoming Miss Louisa Harper
of New York and Newport: 4

by Clara
Copyright©2021, 2024 Clara Schuman

 

Quinn and Ricky talk things out and Quinn officially begins working as Louisa,
modeling Gilded Age clothing, etc, for visitors.

On Becoming Miss Louisa Harper of New York and Newport - 3

On Becoming Miss Louisa Harper
of New York and Newport: 3

by Clara
Copyright©2021, 2024 Clara Schuman

 

Quinn's world is becoming something very different than he'd expected. Girlish
feelings of all kinds are occupying his thoughts. A new dress for his outing with
Ricky, and some thoughts that are confusing him make his evening out one of
the most enlightening of his young life.

On Becoming Miss Louisa Harper of New York and Newport - 2

On Becoming Miss Louisa Harper
of New York and Newport: 2

by Clara
Copyright©2021, 2024 Clara Schuman

 

Quinn delves more deeply into the daily life of a debutante from 1890 while that
part of his life creeps unrelentingly into his real life

On Becoming Miss Louisa Harper of New York and Newport - 1

On Becoming Miss Louisa Harper
of New York and Newport - 1

by Clara
Copyright©2021, 2024 Clara Schuman

 

The Harper estate, Golden Bluffs, is a living museum on Mansion Row in Newport,
Rhode Island. Once the home of the most important chronicler of The Gilded Age,
Louisa Harper, the museum offers glimpses into Louisa's daily life in 1890.
The staff portray members of the family and staff.
Unexpectedly, a new Louisa is needed...

Bebe: A Disney Wedding - Day 1

Bebe: A Disney Wedding - Day 1

by Clara
Copyright©2019, 2024 Clara Schuman

 


It's the day before Rose and Ed get married. The whole gang is at Disney World to
celebrate the big event. Everything has been planned to the smallest of details,
so it's bound to go smoothly, right? Hmmm... do things ever go smoothly for Bebe?

This is a continuation of my other Bebe stories and you should be familiar with the
characters to enjoy this story.

Bebe Goes to Hollywood - 8 Final

Bebe Goes To Hollywood: 8 Final

by Clara
Copyright©2019, 2024 Clara Schuman

 

It's Emmy Award time! The glamor, the beauty, the excitement - experience it all with Bebe and her friends.
The story, sadly, comes to an End for now, but I have a small continuation in mind!

Bebe Goes to Hollywood - 6

Bebe Goes To Hollywood: 6

by Clara
Copyright©2019, 2024 Clara Schuman

 

As the filming of John's first film role draws near, he struggles to achieve what's
expected of him and self doubt becomes a huge problem for our young actress.
Also, the day of his SRS approaches and that fills him with apprehension as well.
This is not the easy, happy-go-lightly life of a young, successful actress that
he had expected.

Bebe Goes to Hollywood - 5

Bebe Goes To Hollywood: 5

by Clara
Copyright©2019, 2024 Clara Schuman

 

John is examined by his surgeon for the first time, Miss Stephanie is up to her old tricks,
filming for the movie is underway, John faces the horrors of swim-suit shopping, Ed is
searching for the perfect engagement ring for Rose, John has a rare day away from
adults when he and his friends travel to the beach and, through all of this, it seems as
though John's relationship with his sister has not only healed thoroughly, but they have
grown much closer. That's a lot.

Bebe Goes to Hollywood - 4

Bebe Goes To Hollywood: 4

by Clara
Copyright©2019, 2024 Clara Schuman

 


Filming begins and John has more and more anxiety. Working with famous composers,
famous costars and a famous director adds new pressures and concerns. Meanwhile,
Ed and Rose are back in Massachusetts, blissfully ignorant of what has been going
on in LA - but even they have a few surprises.

45th Annual Gala of Tiresias - 10 Final

45th Annual Gala of Tiresias: 10 Final

by Clara
Copyright©2023, 2024 Clara Schumann

 

Our story comes to an end with this installment. I am so grateful that so many people
seem to have enjoyed this story. That really is the paycheck for an author on BigCloset.
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU to everyone who read the story and many extra thanks to those
who took the time to leave comments and critiques. Have a wonderful winter, or summer for
those of you in the southern hemisphere. I hope to be back with you all very soon!

Bebe Goes To Hollywood - 3

Bebe Goes To Hollywood: 3

by Clara
Copyright©2019, 2024 Clara Schuman

 

The movie's production is underway, the surgery has been scheduled, and John is ready to become
a complete girl forever, but TMZ has evidence of John's true biological sex, obtained from an
unknown source. How can Bebe and friends persuade them not to make that evidence public?
As always, our heroine is in pretty deep and troubled waters.

45th Annual Gala of Tiresias - 9

45th Annual Gala of Tiresias: 9

by Clara
Copyright©2023, 2024 Clara Schumann

 

Halfway through the gala and Skyler is still in the running. In fact, he's doing quite well.
Hopefully things go smoothly from here.

45th Annual Gala of Tiresias - 8

45th Annual Gala of Tiresias: 8

by Clara
Copyright©2023, 2024 Clara Schumann

 


Why can't things just go along without conflict? Well, it wouldn't be a good story if everything
went well, would it? The stakes rise and the pressure mounts. This story was a long haul for me to craft, so
I am very happy that it now seems to be being received well by this audience.

Bebe Goes to Hollywood - 1

Bebe Goes To Hollywood: 1

by Clara
Copyright©2019, 2024 Clara Schuman

 

Bebe is back and about to start filming her first movie, but, of course, there are potholes on her
road to movie stardom.

PLEASE NOTE, this is not a stand alone story, but a continuation of Kiss Me Bianca and Bebe in LaLa Land.

45th Annual Gala of Tiresias - 7

45th Annual Gala of Tiresias: 7

by Clara
Copyright©2023, 2024 Clara Schumann

 

As the Gala approaches, Skyler focuses more and more on what needs to be done,
while outside forces threaten to cancel the event.

45th Annual Gala of Tiresias - 6

45th Annual Gala of Tiresias: 6

by Clara
Copyright©2023, 2024 Clara Schumann

 

Well, I obviously did something wrong yesterday when I attempted to post this chapter. Oh, well, better
late than never. Things are moving even faster for Skyler as he plunges deeper and deeper into girlhood. And
now some decisions regarding what will happen after the gala need to be considered.

45th Annual Gala of Tiresias - 5

45th Annual Gala of Tiresias: 5

by Clara
Copyright©2023, 2024 Clara Schumann

 

Skyler becomes more determined to win the Gala, especially after discovering that not all
of the contestants are nice. He joins Regina and Paula for their first modeling gig and then, of
course, life gets more complicated. P.S. There are no music links at the end of this chapter.
Only 2 new pieces are mentioned and they are fairly modern songs that are easily googled
if you don't know them.

45th Annual Gala of Tiresias - 4

45th Annual Gala of Tiresias: 4

by Clara
Copyright©2023, 2024 Clara Schumann

 

Skyler's prep for The 45th Annual Gala of Tiresias continues and he has to make a decision about
how seriously he is going to take his prep work.

45th Annual Gala of Tiresias - 3

45th Annual Gala of Tiresias: 3

by Clara
Copyright©2023, 2024 Clara Schumann

 

Skyler has to make some decisions - should he resist his transformation or should he go all
in to try to win The Gala? Thank you for all the reviews and comments. I did understand that using
a real life political issue would not agree with everyone. I'm sorry if my point of view veers from
yours, but that is the nature of political discussion. At times, we must just agree to disagree.

45th Annual Gala of Tiresias - 2

45th Annual Gala of Tiresias: 2

by Clara
Copyright©2023, 2024 Clara Schumann

 

The slope becomes more slippery as Skyler slides inextricably towards femininity.
Thank you so much for all the reviews and the 'welcome back' messages.
It's nice to have completed a story after six months of writing and rewriting.

45th Annual Gala of Tiresias - 1

45th Annual Gala of Tiresias: 1

by Clara
Copyright©2023, 2024 Clara Schumann

 

Skyler finds himself in an awkward situation and, because the situation could lead
to a huge scholarship, all the women in his life seem to want to keep him in that situation.
As I have done in a previous story, there are links posted at the end of each chapter that
will bring you to a YouTube version of the music mentioned. There's only one link for this
chapter, but there will be more as the story progresses. Please feel free to leave comments!
A QUICK NOTE: This was a long and somewhat challenging story for me, AND it
was written during the most busy, exhausting and frustrating six months of my life. I hope
it appeals to you. If it doesn't, that's cool, too, but regardless,
it was my link to sanity during a tough time.

A Study in Satin - Part 3 - Chapters 13 - 16 (Finale)

Unable to defeat the addiction-withdrawal syndrome of Moriarty's youth potion,
Holmes is running out of the drug, and faces madness and a horrible death.
Unwilling to concede victory to the Professor, he leaves England
in search of the one person who might still best Holmes' archenemy -

"THE Woman."

A Study in Satin
Part III: Dum Vivimus Vivamus
Chapters 13-16

by Tigger

Copyright © 2002, 2013 Tigger
All Rights Reserved.

A Study in Satin - Part 3 - Chapters 9 - 12

Unable to defeat the addiction-withdrawal syndrome of Moriarty's youth potion,
Holmes is running out of the drug, and faces madness and a horrible death.
Unwilling to concede victory to the Professor, he leaves England
in search of the one person who might still best Holmes' archenemy -

"THE Woman."

A Study in Satin
Part III: Dum Vivimus Vivamus
Chapters 9-12

by Tigger

Copyright © 2002, 2013 Tigger
All Rights Reserved.

A Study in Satin - Part 3 - Chapters 5 - 8

Unable to defeat the addiction-withdrawal syndrome of Moriarty's youth potion,
Holmes is running out of the drug, and faces madness and a horrible death.
Unwilling to concede victory to the Professor, he leaves England
in search of the one person who might still best Holmes' archenemy -

"THE Woman."

A Study in Satin
Part III: Dum Vivimus Vivamus
Chapters 5-8

by Tigger

Copyright © 2002, 2013 Tigger
All Rights Reserved.

A Study in Satin - Part 3 - Chapters 1 - 4

Unable to defeat the addiction-withdrawal syndrome of Moriarty's youth potion,
Holmes is running out of the drug, and faces madness and a horrible death.
Unwilling to concede victory to the Professor, he leaves England
in search of the one person who might still best Holmes' archenemy -

"THE Woman."

A Study in Satin
Part III: Dum Vivimus Vivamus
Chapters 1-4

by Tigger

Copyright © 2002, 2013 Tigger
All Rights Reserved.
Chapters 1 & 2 of Part 3 were previously posted out of order. This has been corrected with the finishing
of Part 2 of the series and now the addition of Chapters of 3 & 4 of Part 3 to keep the posting organization
of this series in line with the previous postings. All mistakes made were mine. ~ Sephrena

Camp Shoni - Part 1

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Denied the opportunity to enroll in Camp Dan as one of the older campers,
Lorin figures out another way of attending the summer ending cotillion
with the girls of Camp Shoni!

Camp Shoni
Part 1

by Pamela

Copyright © 2004,2011,2013 Pamela
All Rights Reserved.

 

Camp Shoni - Part 7 (Final)

Denied the opportunity to enroll in Camp Dan as one of the older campers,
Lorin figures out another way of attending the summer ending cotillion
with the girls of Camp Shoni!

Camp Shoni
Part 7 (Final)

by Pamela

Copyright © 2004,2011,2013 Pamela
All Rights Reserved.

 

Camp Shoni - Part 6

Denied the opportunity to enroll in Camp Dan as one
of the older campers, Lorin figures out another way
of attending the summer ending cotillion
with the girls of Camp Shoni!
Camp Shoni
Part 6

by Pamela

Copyright © 2004,2011,2013 Pamela
All Rights Reserved.

Camp Shoni - Part 5

Denied the opportunity to enroll in Camp Dan as one of the older campers,
Lorin figures out another way of attending the summer ending cotillion
with the girls of Camp Shoni!

Camp Shoni
Part 5

by Pamela

Copyright © 2004,2011,2013 Pamela
All Rights Reserved.

 

Camp Shoni - Part 4

Denied the opportunity to enroll in Camp Dan as one of the older campers,
Lorin figures out another way of attending the summer ending cotillion
with the girls of Camp Shoni!

Camp Shoni
Part 4

by Pamela

Copyright © 2004,2011,2013 Pamela
All Rights Reserved.

 

Camp Shoni - Part 3

Denied the opportunity to enroll in Camp Dan as one of the older campers,
Lorin figures out another way of attending the summer ending cotillion
with the girls of Camp Shoni!

Camp Shoni
Part 3

by Pamela

Copyright © 2004,2011,2013 Pamela
All Rights Reserved.

 

Camp Shoni - Part 2

Denied the opportunity to enroll in Camp Dan as one of the older campers,
Lorin figures out another way of attending the summer ending cotillion
with the girls of Camp Shoni!

Camp Shoni
Part 2

by Pamela

Copyright © 2004,2011,2013 Pamela
All Rights Reserved.

Pirates and Maidens

Tim is chosen to play the part of a maiden in a theatrical dance performance put on by his 6th grade class.
All is not lost since he gets to work alongside Penny as they sew their petticoats and dresses for the production.

Pirates and Maidens

by Pamela

Copyright © 2002,2013 Pamela
All Rights Reserved.

A Study in Satin - Part 1 - Chapters 11 - 20

Sherlock Holmes, old, sick and at best tolerated by the leadership in London, has decided his reason for living has ended.
Enter Professor Moriarty, returning once again from the dead,
with a uniquely Victorian vengeance to wreak upon his old arch-enemy

A Study in Satin
Part 1: Semper Cogitus
Chapters 11-20

by Tigger

Copyright © 2000, 2013 Tigger
All Rights Reserved.

A Study in Satin - Part 1 - Chapters 1 - 10

Sherlock Holmes, old, sick and at best tolerated by the leadership in London, has decided his reason for living has ended.
Enter Professor Moriarty, returning once again from the dead,
with a uniquely Victorian vengeance to wreak upon his old arch-enemy

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A Study in Satin
Part 1: Semper Cogitus
Chapters 1-10

by Tigger

Copyright © 2000, 2013 Tigger
All Rights Reserved.
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