"She can look at herself in a mirror for hours. Can't you, Samantha?"

“The parody is the last refuge of the frustrated writer. Parodies are what you write when you are associate editor of the Harvard Lampoon. The greater the work of literature, the easier the parody. The step up from writing parodies is writing on the wall above urinals.” - Ernest Hemmingway.

“Turnabout is fair play.” — Angela Rasch

The following parody has many references to Cary Grant and his movies. . .above and beyond the obvious. Should you get bored with this story, or if the story runs against your grain. . .use it as a puzzle. . .try to pick out all those references.

This story also contains several un-attributed quotes. We apologize for trying to be someone or something we’re not. We suspect the nature of the story supports this decision.

Over a decade ago, I grew weary of the misogynistic tone of a large percentage of TG stories posted online. In response, I posted this story. There are great Marines -- and then there were these two.

I wasn't supposed to have an opinion on things like mascara, especially if it were for me.

 
Butterscotch

23. Figueroa

by Erin Halfelven

Chapter Three – Blue Star

Robin, Glenda, Ruffe and Charlie form their Special Crime Investigation Team and go about tracking down the Essex Slasher. Robin has second thoughts about Charlie and finally sees her as a woman not a freak. Despite the danger Charlie goes back to work and is picked up by one of her regular punters.