A knock on the door brings memories full circle.
Can you choose to get off the merry go round?

Just a short note about... stuff.

Some names may have been changed to protect...

Follow the continueing story of an English foreign exchange student Em (Mfanwy), alias a boy named Rhod, that poses as a girl while in Grottoes Virginia in America. She goes to Agusta High School as a girl. Em is also a female cheerleader and taking ballet classes from Ellen to move like a graceful girl while she is in Grottoes; Rachael, the girl that actually is teaching the ballet lessons to Em, seems to think that Em is really a boy in disguise. The host family, the Jones's, do not know Em is not quite a girl, their daughter, Sandy, was told because Sandy was also a former boy. Em knows Sandy is a former boy because she was told by one of the US teachers, but the Jones family didn't realize Em was told and they feel Em should not be told about Sandy. Sandy's homophobic father, John, hates what Sandy has become and denies she is a girl. Mary, the mother, really misses her son and is having a tough time seeing Sandy as a daughter. Mary loves Em as a true daughter and treats her as such, much to Sandy's dismay. Mary is also a counselor at the high school Em is going too. Kevin the five year old spoiled brother, simply adores Aunty Em. A homophobic boy, Dan Martin, is trying to out Em to the whole school. While Dan was in Warsop England, he got kicked off of the exchange program when he lost his cool as he stumbled into his host partner Rhod, while Rhod was dressed as a girl. Dan's mouth got him into lot trouble, but he blames Rhod for everything. Dan wants to get even, so he wants to out Rhod to the whole school, without letting people know that it will be him who did it. Several teachers could lose their jobs, if Em is found out that he really is a boy, because these three teachers help Em carry on the charade. Will Em ever make it back to England without being discovered? Can he get back into England with a male passport, when he looks so good as a girl and really moves like one?

Another BigCloset TopShelf story. Sunday arrives. A day of rest?

Another BigCloset TopShelf story.

Joanie's life becomes a three-ring circus in chapter 11, can she survive? Please note: no Canadians were hurt in the making of this chapter.

Andy Warhol said,"In the future, everyone will be famous for 15 minutes." What if your 15 minutes came late in life, and fame decided to never let you go? Could you survive the circus your life would become?

A former undercover cop is forced to re-visit his last and toughest case. It wasn't much fun the first time. He certainly didn't want to meet that lot again.

This gets a little dark and nasty in places so be forewarned.
It has been sitting for many months, almost abandoned more than once, as others explored similar themes. I decided to finish it, so...

Another BigCloset TopShelf story. The saga continues. I'm back from Paris, alone and unsure. I find hope. Is it real or false? I need help.

A story about the wages of intolerance inspired by a picture created by Gwen Lavyril. (included) The last sentence was inspired by Angel O'Hare.

Another BigCloset TopShelf story. Charlene's first 'Punishment' at the hands of Ms. J. Thompson.

Two young teens, life-long friends, discover each other though not in the usual way. A gentle "coming-of-age" tale.

Two young teens, life-long friends, discover each other though not in the usual way. A gentle "coming-of-age" tale.

“Wow Em, she’s sort of cold isn’t she?” Ally said. “I don’t know what her problem is today? She is not usually like that. She’s usually a really nice person. She must be ‘ON’ herself?” Darla stated. “I don’t think so Darla. Look guys,” as I looked around to make sure we wouldn’t be overheard, “She knows, or think she does, but is not sure.” “Knows what Em?” Darla asked. “She knows about Rhod.” I said. “What!” Ally exclaimed. “Shhh, keep it down. I’m telling you, she knows about me being Rhod.”