The Dress Lock

    By max allen

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    11 Apr, 2024

    a group of children standing in front of a house with a dog in front of them and a dog in the background, vancouver school, concept art, Felix-Kelly, key art

    The boy, a 14-year-old teenager, was relaxing at home when his two older sisters invited him to play a game. His curiosity piqued, he agreed, unaware of their mischievous plans.

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    The sisters led him to their room, a haven of girly things. There, they tied him to a chair in front of a vanity, excitement sparkling in their eyes. The game, it seemed, was about to begin.

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    Before the boy could protest, his sisters began applying a full face of makeup. They laughed and giggled, snapping pictures while he sat there, a bewildered expression on his face.

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    Next, they brought out a frilly pink dress adorned with bows. The dress, as he soon found out, had a lock. They slipped it onto him, securing the lock before he could resist.

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    The sisters continued their makeover, gluing a wig onto his head and painting his nails. When they were done, he looked in the mirror and barely recognized himself.

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    Their mom came home from work just then. She was surprised to see the boy but soon broke into a smile, remarking how pretty he looked. The sisters couldn't have been happier.

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    Despite the boy's objections, his mom decided that he should stay this way. His protests fell on deaf ears as his sisters gleefully prepared his new wardrobe.

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    Days turned into weeks and weeks into months. The boy, now forced to wear dresses and skirts, adjusted to his new life, his sisters always there to lend a hand.

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    They taught him how to walk, talk, and behave like a girl. He learned to do his makeup, style his hair, and even started enjoying the attention he received.

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    His mom was proud of his transformation and encouraged him to embrace his new identity. She believed it made him stronger, more empathetic, and helped him understand different perspectives.

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    The sisters, initially doing it for fun, realized the impact of their actions. They saw their brother grow into a kind and understanding individual and felt proud of him.

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    Thus, the boy lived the rest of his life in dresses and skirts, his unexpected journey shaping him into a compassionate person who understood the world better.