The Story of Theodore Scene 39

  He seems to identify you as a mother figure. Apparently you’ve acted like the idealized mother he’s never had. If you can put up with his infantile behavior for a few days, I think he’ll come out of it okay. He’s basically a good kid with a sound personality who’s undergone a tremendous amount […]

Babyward Scene 78

  Brie looked at her for a moment before figuring out what Jinny wanted. Her smiled turned to a frown as she realized that this was just another ploy to give her more chores. Grumbling, Brie wiped Jinny’s hands for her. Next, she began washing the knife and spoon; unsure yet what she should do […]

Who’d be a Boy? Scene 28

      The door abruptly opened. “Having a nice chitty-chat boys?!” the concierge said as she shut the door behind her. Gavin instantly apologised. Luke’s apology came a couple of seconds later. “Stand.” she said. “Nails.” she said. “Good.” she said. “Sit.” she said. Luke sat, dragging his tiny tunic over what little of […]

Visiting Granny Scene 20

The next morning I woke up early, but without a clock in the room, I had no idea how early. I hid from reality beneath the duvet, trying and failing to pretend that none of this was happening. After what I guessed was an hour, maybe two, I heard my grandmother’s footsteps, followed by the […]