Almost Lisa

Frankie walks out with a bottle of new pills that aren't pink. He has nowhere to go. A stranger's kindness shows him something new, but the new pills don't work the way he was promised. Then an old friend comes to town, Jo gets hurt, and Frankie learns how small he really is. At the end of this week, one choice remains, and this time there's no going back. Categories and Key Words are for the entire story and may not be reflected in every chapter. SWI for formatting only. No images.

Six years married, and everything inverts in a single night. A hand offered down from a truck. A question in the kitchen that isn't really a question. Then, the next day, it rains. A note in the wrong handwriting, and a coat left hanging on its hook says what a mirror has failed to do. Frankie drives a small yellow car to a big gym to demand answers. He gets them, and one he never thought to ask about: who else knew? Categories and Key Words are for the entire story and may not be reflected in every chapter. SWI for formatting only. No images.

Coming out of his days of supplement withdrawal, Frankie faces another week. He hides his changing body under a trenchcoat, but his handwriting, voice, and crew betray him, and his boss moves up his review. Jo hides her own promotion. A joyful dance class becomes a photo on the gym's monitor, labeled with a name he never chose. Then, at their anniversary dinner, the phone rings. Categories and Key Words are for the entire story and may not be reflected in every chapter. SWI for formatting only. No images.

A great deal can happen in three days. For Frankie Olson, these three days will be days of pain, illness, and revelation. Will his mind accept what his eyes see? Can Jo keep her cool? And what's Tracy hiding? Categories and Key Words are for the entire story and may not be reflected in every chapter. SWI for formatting only. No images.

It's back to work in the New Year. Jo has a new job with her company. Frankie still has his old job, but for how much longer? At home, he figures out he should have been helping more in the kitchen. Never too late to start. Categories and Key Words are for the entire story and may not be reflected in every chapter. SWI for formatting only. No images.

After three days of being very ill, Frankie feels better. And Jo wants to get out of the bungalow and burn some energy. But a lot has happened in those three days, especially with Frankie. And what happens when they get back home to Fortis Beach? Will Frankie figure out what's happening? Categories and Key Words are for the entire story and may not be reflected in every chapter. SWI for formatting only. No images.

It's the holiday season and there is much to do as the year draws to an end. Parties to attend and moments to remember. There are adjustments to make and things to notice (and not notice) and a vacation away for Jo and Frankie to the peaceful Florida Keys. And though the trip sounds idyllic. Um, well, maybe not. Categories and Key Words are for the entire story and may not be reflected in every chapter. SWI for formatting only. No images.

It's Thanksgiving weekend, and Jo and Frankie have plans with family. It's a traditional day with turkey and all the fixin's. But there are other things happening on the side that aren't as easy for Jo to swallow. So, on Black Friday, she seeks answers. Will she find them? And if so, what do the answers mean. Categories and Key Words are for the entire story and may not be reflected in every chapter. SWI for formatting only. No images.

Jo and Frankie have their supplements. Now it's time to start working out at Total Body Sculpting. Frankie isn't happy with the workout situation, but Jo seems to be. But he's losing weight. That's a good thing, right? Categories and Key Words are for the entire story and may not be reflected in every chapter. SWI for formatting only. No images.

Jo feels powerless, dominated by her husband Frankie. When a new gym opens in town, it promises to help change the balance in their relationship. SWI for title image and formatting only. Categories, Keywords, and Ratings apply to entire story and may not be present in every part.

Fear was something Lyle Slade had never known. The imposing and cruel man had violently had his way with women for his entire adult life. But he made the mistake of stepping into the jurisdiction of Police Detective Simone Diablerie. And soon, in an interrogation room with her and an innocent-looking device, Lyle would know what fear was. Simone would see that he paid for his crimes, but she, too, had a cost to pay; her very essence. Warning: Dark themes.

Linus, now fully Anna in the flesh, sits at the literal gate of the man who killed the young woman a decade before. How will Linus confront Anna's killer? Can he or will he need help? And what about Marie and Valeria? Is there closure for them? And in the end, what is to become of Linus? Questions will all be answered in the final part of the story. Categories, Key Words, and Rating for the entire story and may not be present in all parts.

Linus's shrinking world finally gets some clarity. But first, he must complete his quest to find Anna. Well, -an- Anna, anyway. By the end of this part, we'll get to see the real Anna. And we'll begin to learn why Linus is taking her form. Categories, Key Words, and Rating for the entire story and may not be present in all parts.

After leaving Scarlett's hotel room, Linus is troubled and distracted. But the stop by the police for running a red light will be the least of his concerns as another midnight brings a new set of changes. At least his problems are getting smaller. Categories, Key Words, and Rating for the entire story and may not be present in all parts.

Attorney Linus Newcombe is a man simply going through the motions of living. Divorced and loveless, he regrets bad decisions made for the wrong reasons. And it is one of these past decisions, a tragic loss, and a little magic that brings him in contact with a small purple backpack that will slowly change him and his reality. Categories, Key Words, and Rating are for the entire story and may not be present in all parts.

Two lonely high school students walk parallel paths. One, impoverished and losing hope, yearns desperately to become their authentic self. The other, wealthy and the victim of unfathomable manipulation, resists changing to something they never wanted to be. Can these two, meeting amidst the clatter and chatter of a high school cafeteria, find connection? Can they embrace their fractured selves and each other and then become whole? Or will a duplicitous villainess, in the guise of a loving mother, destroy their fragile hope and leave them living a miserable, incomplete existence? SWI for formatting and title image only.

The final part of the tale. Angela puts her sinister plan in motion. Monica and Kurt/KT are, of course, the targets. Can they make it till they meet Magda? Can Magda save them? Will she? Note: There is a dark erotic scene in this part of the story. It was necessary for the plot and I hope you don't find it too dark or out of character for the story. SWI for formatting only. "R" rating, categories, and keywords for the whole story and will not be present in every part.

The phone's effects are continuing even without actual texts being exchanged. Angela shows Kurt a version of what his life could be if she had her way. Monica tries to show him the truth. And Kurt leaves angry, divided, and not knowing what to believe or who to trust. Realities are colliding and a showdown is inevitable. SWI for formatting only. "R" rating, categories, and keywords for the whole story and will not be present in every part.

Monica has the phone again and has eluded Angela. Now what? How can Monica fix things? And, what will Angela do? It doesn't seem like her to just let this go. Meanwhile, Kurt is so confused about all of these happenings. Is it time for Monica to come clean? Can they all 'Wise Up'? SWI for formatting only. "R" rating, categories, and keywords for the whole story and will not be present in every part.

Angela is in control of the phone. Can Monica do anything to stop her exacting ultimate revenge on Kurt. Will Angela reduce him to something Monica can't love? And will Kurt's eye wander to someone like Steve across the hall? Monica needs to think fast and make a plan. SWI for formatting only. "R" rating, categories, and keywords for the whole story and will not be present in every part.

Angela had her 'big' reveal. But was that all that's changed in her? What else was in her text? And what about Kurt? Can't forget about the guy who is supposed to be the subject of revenge and possible true love. Are his basketball days over? If so, what will his next extracurricular activity be? Will Monica's better nature be able to withstand her lust? This will certainly be a shifty part of the story. "R" rating, categories, and keywords for the whole story and will not be present in every part.

Kurt has new lips, and he knows how to use them. Angela's envy of Monica's bigger breasts is no more. It's the day of the big exhibition basketball game. More importantly, it's Angela's turn to text a question. What will she ask of Kurt? How will he answer? It's bound to be interesting. But that's not all. Monica tries to slow down Kurt's changes, one in particular. Surely it won't backfire this time. SWI for formatting only. "R" rating, categories, and keywords for the whole story and will not be present in every part.

Monica, seeing how the phone affected Angela, surely must give her pause, right? She's quickly gone from having no one to love to having a roommate interested in her and an obvious growing interest from the ever changing Kurt, too. It's time to be careful with this magic device. Time to show devotion and timidity. Time to give more than lip service to caution. Otherwise, things could really bust out of control. SWI for formatting only. "R" rating, categories, and keywords for the whole story and will not be present in every part.

So Kurt is no longer playing football. What a shame. Looks like his outlook is getting darker and the road ahead, though smoother, may not be what he would have dreamt of a week ago. We will see his good points coming and it looks like he's showing some bling. But it's not just Kurt whose reality is shifting. Who else will answer questions and find their world and their orientation changing? SWI for formatting only. "R" rating, categories, and keywords for the whole story and will not be present in every part.

Monica and Angela begin to see what the phone can do. Kurt's new shapely long legs show how malleable the human body can be when influenced by magic and that darling handwriting is oh so pretty. But how long will Kurt keep his grip on football if things keep changing? It sounds like he's in for more disappointment. But he has a substantial macho base to fall back on, right? Maybe, but it will be a tight squeeze, and might not be quite so macho. SWI for formatting only. "R" rating, categories, and keywords for the whole story and will not be present in every part.

Angela believed she'd found a guy who could be "the one." Monica believed she'd never find ANYone. Kurt, the arrogant star football player, believed he was "Number 1." These three college students were all wrong. But it took a witch and a magical cell phone to show them what being wrong could mean. A story of TransTEXTual transformation. SWI for title image and formatting. "R" rating, categories, and keywords apply to whole story and will not be present in all parts.

Lucius saw his reflection in chapter 2, but now he sees it for what it means. Daphne at first relishes in his realization, but will that feeling change? Is Lucius doomed to be trapped as her revenge creation, or does he have a way out? Categories, keywords, and R rating apply to the story as a whole, but may not be present in every chapter. Images are AI generated.

Lucius knows something is wrong, but what can he do about it? Is he smart enough to figure out what's happening and fix it? I think we know the answer, but it will be fun to see if we are right. Maybe a business trip to his new client will help clear things up. In chapter 2, we also get a feel for just how far Daphne might go with her little project. Categories, keywords, and R rating apply to the story as a whole, but may not be present in every chapter. Images are AI generated.

Lucius Wannamaker thought he had the world by the tail. His upward trajectory, climbing on the backs of companies he'd destroyed, seemed unstoppable. Now, before him lay the corporate prize he'd been striving for since college, with only his former girlfriend, Daphne Jeffcoat, in the way. But, he made the mistake of underestimating her; Daphne was no ordinary woman. A dark tale of intrigue, mind games, and changes. In this chapter, we get to meet Daphne and Lucius and get a glimpse into what is to come. Categories, keywords, and R rating apply to the story as a whole, but may not appear in all chapters. Title images are AI generated.

The last chapter of this Tale starts where most of the chapters have, with Henry in bed. But, it is a very different Henry than we met in chapter 1. There is one more trip through that attic door to make. This time he won't be alone. What awaits him? And what of Alice? Is she a loving wife or a manipulative witch? All images are AI creations. R rating for entire story. Keywords and Categories are for this chapter.

Henry wakes up to a new day and more alterations to his world. What will he find? Is Alice a victim of these changes, too, or is she somehow behind them? Can Henry figure out the mystery? After a day sleeping off a dream hangover, it's back to work for Henry. What will that be like? All images are AI creations. Keywords and Categories for this chapter. R rating for entire story.

Henry finds himself trapped in another dream, or is it another reality? He's determined to confront the forces changing him, starting with the fearful image of a flaming skull. Can he figure all this out before he changes again? Can he change back? Can Alice help? All images are AI creations. R rating for entire story. Categories for this chapter.

The bracelet was only the start. A return to the attic yields additional mystery and then more unexplained realities confront Henry...or are they dreams? Monday comes and Henry's work week starts off a little hairy. Can he come to grips with the challenges thrown at him? It's a real nail-biter. All images are AI creations. Categories for this chapter only. R Rating is for the entire story.

In the final standalone story in this trilogy, we find Henry once again in the attic facing the mysterious door. This time there is no death or spirit to deal with, but that doesn't mean there isn't mystery. We follow Henry this time as nighttime trips through the door create even more questions of what is real and what is fantasy, what might be dream or nightmare, charm or curse. And, in the end, there will be a choice to be made. What will the decision be? In the first chapter there are presents and pasts to deal with and we see that there may be a connection. All images are AI creations. Note: You do not need to have read the other stories. This is a completely independent Tale. Rating is for the entire story. Categories for this chapter only.

In chapter 2, Alice and Henry (in Lucille's body) were given a dire prediction. But surely it can't come true. Can it? In this final chapter, we get all of the answers and we learn just what drives a love as strong as the love Alice feels. All images are AI creations.

So, Lucille was Alice's roommate. How come Henry never knew this? Having her there did indeed complicate an already very complicated situation. How would Henry, in the form of Lucille, deal with Alice, the cemetery prophecy, and all of the other confusing thoughts and repressed memories? Is there another who can offer assistance? And, just who is Lucille, anyway? Images are AI creations.

Strange things happen when you enter the door of this country cottage loft. The old attic features a door against an outside wall. When you open the door you may find...well, lets not tell the story here. In this tale, we see what Henry found when he ventured into the attic late at night. It was not through the looking glass, but the world he entered there was not the world he knew. He'd become intimate with a poor young girl named Lucille...very intimate, and meet a past he didn't know and one he had eschewed as well. "R" Rating is for the entire story. All images are AI creations.

Wrapping up this tale, there are many questions to be answered. Is The Lady good or evil? Is Alice a fool for trusting her or a fool for trusting Henry all these years? And what will become of Henry? Will he be saved from a feminine future or will he go all the way? And, most importantly, can there be happiness at the end? You'll have to read to see. And, you will 'see' in this chapter what too much pie can do to your figure. All images are AI creations.

After Alice does some financial snooping, she finds the trail that indicates Henry has been engaging in illicit activity, just as the Lady said. Henry asks if he can come home. Alice agrees he can, but not in the way he wants. As for Alice, she has had enough and decides to well...you will just have to read. Somebody has a good time. Images are AI creations.

Alice has Dickensian dreams of three Henry's. What do they mean? Can the Lady enlighten her? Will the old woman even be in the attic? And what of Henry? Is the pie changing him or is it something else? Whatever the cause, Henry does seem to be evolving, and possibly Alice, too. Please check the author notes for an upcoming change (unrelated to the story). Images are AI creations.

Alice has given Henry several chances to confess; to come clean and repent. But he remains mute on the affair. Can the Lady of the House help? Can she offer a remedy that will lead to a happy marriage once again? Is it as easy as pie? We'll have to see. Sometimes satisfaction is hard. And sometimes hardness doesn't lead to satisfaction. Images are AI created.

Alice and Henry bought a cottage in the English countryside. But, there is more to the house than wood and stone. They discover a door that seems useless, but as Alice quickly discovers, there is something behind the door...or rather someone. But, is she good or evil? Is she ghost or witch? One thing we learn here is that she is The Lady of the House and she knows a great deal about Alice and Henry. All is not as it appears in their seemingly idyllic marriage. Images are all AI creations.

The elliptical is gone, but the magical effects remain. Cammie and Alex woke up at the end of the last chapter with a clear vision of wh they are now, but knowing and living as their new selves are two different things. There is job, family, and Summer to deal with as well as the realities of their new bodies and urges..lots of urges. A final thanks to MorphicMuse and everyone who has read this story. Images are AI generated.

In this penultimate chapter, we find Cammie and Alex using the TransMorFtical elliptical for what might be the last time. Harriet and Flora are determined to get it back; what will stand in their way this time? Are any further changes possible or were the adjustments the couple experienced at the office the end of their physical transformation? Even as we near the end of the story, there is much to be determined. Big thanks to MorphicMuse once again. SWI for formatting only.

The morning continues. Chuck, Carmen, Judith, Alex, and Cammie all have things to deal with in the aftermath of the two simultaneous altercations at Gulf Coast Financial. Alex, technically, has MORE to deal with while Cammie has less. And, if that's not enough gloom, it starts to rain. How will each get through the morning? Harriet and Ronny are on the road again looking for the mysterious house. Will they finally find the elliptical and bring it back? Thanks again to MorphicMuse and a guest beta reader for help getting this chapter completed. Images are AI generated.

Alex and Cammie begin the chapter getting ready for a shopping trip to get her ready for the second meeting with Judith. They end up having a day of discovery about where each of them is in their journey toward accepting the magic so changing their lives. They then prepare for the meeting. It's quite a day for both of them. Chuck and Summer drop by, back from Cancun and full of energy. Both couples suffer some...pains. Guided and edited by MorphicMuse. One image used by permission. The rest of the images are AI generated.

Sandy has returned from his shopping and errands. What goodies does he have? Will Cam be able to finally see the truth? How much "leaning into" the changes will they do? And then there is Harriet and Ronny in the truck riding around looking for the machine. Are they getting close? How about Flora's progress on the progams? And speaking of programs, will Cam project and sparkle? Lots to answer here. Supported, guided, and edited by MorphicMuse. SWI for formatting only.

Have you been wondering how alcohol and magic mix? Well, you get an answer here. Cam's face seems to have completed its changes, but what will she see? What will WE see? Sandy is busy working and planning, becoming the leader of the family. Meanwhile, Ronny takes Harriet for a ride. And, in the past...well, there is Modeste. Encouraged and edited by MorphicMuse. Image is AI generated.

In the aftermath of Cam's crossing over to female, its time that she starts knowing the truth. Sandy will do his best, but it is not easy for either of them. Meanwhile, Ronny suddenly remembers things...imagine that. We also continue with Modeste after her encounter with Andy and Jackie. This chapter again encouraged and edited by MorphicMuse. SWI for formatting only.

The support Cam needs is at hand as we continue the story. It's a lot for a man to deal with. But Sandy is there in the bedroom and will do what is needed to help him adjust. However, the bigger challenge lies down in the basement. Sandy will be there, too, but it's Cam who has to "face" the challenge. He does have a question though. Just what is a procreative adjustment, anyway? Inspired, encouraged, and edited by MorphicMuse. SWI for formatting only.

Sandy did it. She crossed over to being more male than female in the last chapter. But, what does that mean for her? What does it mean for Cam? We get to see a little of their future as the couple deals with two different versions of reality and with the machine's insidious purpose. With a glimpse into Mandy's world, we also see that Sandy made the right choice...or did she? Flora and Harriet retgurn to Ronny to ask again about the mysterious purchaser of the elliptical. Inspired and edited by MorphicMuse. Image is AI generated.

Sandy could never have imagined the nightmare facing her today. Her eyes are opening to what's really been happening to them, but the cause and the reasons are still hard to understand. But now there is a deadline, and she has to make a decision. She has to decide what's best for her and for Cam. For his part, Cam is dealing with his own adjustments. SWI for formatting only.

Continuing with Cam and Sandy's stressful Monday, he tells her all that took place at the office. They come to an impossible sounding conclusion about the cause of his two new friends, but they believe there is more happening than that. The next morning is an active one and Cam gets to see something of what Modeste is really capable of. Sandy's workout, too, ends with something different. SWI for formatting only.

Cam has the all important meeting today with Judith. His very career could be at stake. Wearing his new suit and with his hair slicked back, he's doing his best to make a good male impression. But, what waits for him? Will Judith believe him? Will he make allegations about Chuck? You'll see. However, the meeting is not the only thing happening and it's going to be an interesting day for Sandy, too. We also get to see some of Modeste again as well. Images are AI generated.

We pick up the action at the salon as Cam gets to see the hairstyle Ragan chose to give him. How will he react? What will Sandy think? After the salon, it's time for Cam to find clothes for the big meeting with Judith. We get to say hello to Ronny on the way home. Sandy decides it's time to show the world a little more of who she is becoming. Only problem is that now she needs new clothes, too. Don't worry, though, there is much more than shopping in this chapter. Images are AI generated.

It's Saturday morning and Cam and Sandy have a full day ahead of them. Cam examines his computer trying to figure out what happened on that tragic Zoom call. Sandy looks for missing underwear. They both do their exercises dutifully and then head out for lunch and a stop to get a simple haircut before shopping. Simple haircut...right. They have a vocal discussion, too. It "sounds" like things are OK. You will simply have to TRUST ME on that. Images are AI generated.

Our story picks up on Wednesday after their vacation. Cam and Sandy are getting back into a normal routine. Cam gets a surprise when Judith wants him to move his presentation in to an earlier date. Sandy meets for lunch with Summer. In between these mundane events, things are happening down in that basement. Images are AI generated.

Cam and Sandy return home, but it seems nothing about this trip is easy. Sandy has to employ some tough love to keep Cam in line. He also gets an unexpected and unwanted surprise from his both Judith. Modeste gets to tell some of her story and Harriet and Flora are hard at work trying to unravel the mystery of the ElliMorFtical. SWI for formatting only.

The vacation to St Martin is finally here. Cam and Sandy are packed for what they hope will be a relaxing trip. But, there are workouts and work to be done before leaving and the trip ends up being a little less relaxing than they'd hoped. Cam's appearance continues to confuse those that he asks for help and he does definitely need help. Chuck makes an appearance, too. Looks like he's up to no good.

The weekend continues. Cam gets home from shopping and indulges in his new obsession. The discussion of what Cam and Sandy will do on their vacation reveals changing priorities for the couple. Sandy plays tennis with Summer and sees Chuck for the first time since high school. Flora and Harriet meet again and explore the fate of the first owners of the elliptical. SWI for formatting only.

It's Saturday. Cam and Sandy have a lot to do before their trip to St. Maarten on Wednesday. But, there is time for Sandy to play an interesting round of golf with her parents. Cam, meanwhile, goes shopping for some better fitting clothes; it's amazing what a little lotion and a belt can do to confuse things. We also get a flashback to New Orleans and the previous owners of the ElliMorFtical. SWI for formatting only.

Cam somehow makes it upstairs after his fall. Sandy goes to lunch with her old friend Summer who has big news. Cam's boss Judith is worried about Cam and gives the young couple an opportunity to get some rest and relaxation. Meanwhile, the instruction manual and some other documents make it to Flora. SWI for formatting only.

Both Cam and Sandy struggle with the awkward discussion in the den, but they figure out how to get through it. Sandy sees interesting gains from the new elliptical program while Cam is getting the most out his waist trimming workouts. But are these exercises too extreme? SWI for formatting only.

The work week begins for Cam and Sandy and their workouts start up as well. Sandy finds new compulsions and Cam gives into some that have been simmering. The elliptical keeps doing its thing and we learn something else about it. SWI for formatting only.

We pick up the story with Cam and Sandy on Friday. They are both beginning to enjoy the new elliptical and are seeing results from their exercise. Some results are welcome. Some are interesting. Some are downright puzzling. We also check in with Harriet and Flora and get a bit of info about the machine's history. SWI again only formatting.

Cam and Sandy come from vastly different backgrounds. They meet while in college and fall in love. After getting married, finishing college, and starting their careers, Cam has a serious injury. The doctors suggest a specific type of exercise equipment. Cam finds a unique one at a second hand store. There is no doubt that the machine will help his injured leg. But this particular model will do much more. SWI for formatting only.

A few scenes removed from part 14 for various reasons before it was uploaded. This is related to the last part of the original story, but is only being provided to fill in some gaps reported in the comments. If you have not read part 14, suggest you read it before looking at this one.

Final part of the Karli, Lisa, and Jeannie saga. The race is over and no one is unchanged by the day's events. Cindy is trying to find Jeannie and see if Karli can be helped. Karli's body has been further altered, and not for the better. Jeannie is dealing with the day of hideousness but with a new twist. Poor Ingrid is broken. Lisa is dealing with revelations of magic. Can anyone actually come out of this happy?

Race day is finally here! Our three racers have different goals as they prepare for the big day. Who will "win" today? Jeannie's plan is nearing completion. Lisa is all about running. Karli is looking for reconciliation with Lisa. And then there is Cindy dealing with a plumbing leak. What could a leak have to do with the story?

Karli wakes up determined to claw her way back into the sales job. She is confident and well rested. But, Jeannie has a curve ball planned. Will it be a strike or will Karli hit the ball back at her?

Karli heard a noise. Is someone in her apartment? Who could it be? As the morning comes, Karli finds out about an important change in her day. How will she deal with it? Is she cut out to be a sales executive? Jeannie meanwhile goes along being Jeannie. At least she is back to being just ugly instead of hideous.

It's the morning after Vicky and Karli's encounter. How will they manage the awkward situation? It's also Karli's first day as a saleswoman. How will that go? Oh, and it looks like Karli's eye is wandering in a different direction.

We pick things up the morning Karli got home from jail. Vicky is on her mind still and may be brought dangerously close to what is happening with Karli. Jeannie has to look good to meet with Granny and Lisa and there are decisions about what to do with the spell that was missed the night before. Jeannie gets to see the price of beauty and it's not pretty ;-).

It's going to be a long night for our friends from Fortis Beach. Karli has to deal with the sheriff. Jeannie has a whole set of issues to tackle and just can't seem to catch a break. We start to see the tweaks Jeannie made to the spell Monday surfacing in Karli, too.

As Karl gets ready for work, many decisions face him. How will he take on the day? What about George's plan to deal with Zachary Stone? The changes Karl experiences today are not visible, but they are life-changing nonetheless. Vicky and Cindy are there to help, though. Please check out the author's note.

What happened to Karli after she walked into The Beachcomber Club? How will Karl handle being in the dark, both literally and figuratively. Karl and Karli had quite the weekend, but it's Monday and time to get back to work, but who will it be? Read on to see if all or any of these questions are answered. Oh, and for those of you concerned our Karli is turning into a bad girl, rest easy today.

After a rough night, Karl awakens with the worst hangover of his life (there is NOTHING worse than a red wine hangover!). The hangover isn't the most painful thing he will see, though. It's not all bad, however, as our resilient protagonist has quite an interesting day.

It's Saturday! Karl has very few plans, so I'm sure it will be a dull and boring time; just a quick run and a few errands. What could be interesting about that? Well, it is poor Karl we are talking about, so it probably won't be all pleasant. It's not all bad for him, however, but there is no doubt that our favorite witch Jeannie has the best time of all.

Karl's life continues to change. He's doing pretty well handling the latest adjustments. Could there be a reason? In this part, we get to find out who is behind the changes. Will Karl figure it out? Note that categories listed only apply to this part. Other categories will apply in later chapters. Re-posted to correct a minor error.[added 01/03/2023]

Karl looks to end the work week on a peaceful note without changes. But we know that's just not going to happen. Karl does finally get some answers, but they are fleeting. In this part, Lisa reappears and we have a meet and great with good old Granny. As before, categories apply to this part only. Other categories will be added in future uploads.

Karl and Lisa seemed to have a perfect relationship. Then, a mistake and a misunderstanding lead to turmoil and, for Karl, some big changes. Categories only apply to this part.