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Holiday romance
I had a special holiday with a malay ladyboy this summer, I've known her since 2012 I guess but we never met before as soon after I began a relationship with a ts from Jakarta that lasted for 5 years. I never lost touch with the malay girl, but we never managed to meet until this summer, when I invi... Read full Story
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Seattle Weekend
Saturday morning and such a beautiful day nice and cool morning I went for a run. I consider myself in fairly good shape for my age but I try and make it to the top of a hill in our neighborhood. I get winded fairly quickly. Coming down the hill I ran into a nice looking athletic girl, maybe 38 year... Read full Story
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Shawshank affair
Courtrooms can be a scary place. They smell like older leather, the wood paneling has been polished with oil and each sound penetrates your body like a loud smack from a cap pistol, which echoes in the forest, especially the gavel smacking on a block from the Judge. I felt strongly that I would be f... Read full Story
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TO BE OR NOT TO BE – PART 1
TO BE OR NOT TO BE – PART 1 by Spanky de Bautumn This is a story about how taking a play to New York City changed people's lives. A transgender coming of age story. I was born Harold Stanley Dayes, not a great name for a kid growing up. I know my parents loved me, but Harold was my mom's dad a... Read full Story
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TG Girlfriend moves in
Monday morning 6:00 am and I am just awakening, and I realize a naked body beside me has her arm around me, we are both naked. My wife Lydia is out of town to a seminar, and this adorable brunette perky tits and lovely eyebrows, beautiful lips slightly pink, sleeping beside me. Joanne and I had spen... Read full Story
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First time with ladyboy / bottom
Hi everyone! now it is my turn to share my experience in Thailand. We were on a Christmas vacation on an island, and I didn’t even know ladyboy existed then. At a Christmas beach party I chatted and danced with a woman and we ended up in my bungalow. We kissed a lot and I knew that now I was g... Read full Story
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Thai Ladyboy
One year ago, when I was 19 I went back to Thailand. The year before was to see the sights and explore the country, the second was more exploring and more fun, the third and final time was to get with as many ladyboys as possible. I had always been curious about trans women. Im not attracted to ... Read full Story
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Thai Ladyboy
One year ago, when I was 19 I went back to Thailand. The year before was to see the sights and explore the country, the second was more exploring and more fun, the third and final time was to get with as many ladyboys as possible. I had always been curious about trans women. Im not attracted to ... Read full Story
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He Could Have R*ped Me!
This guy was so big, taller than me and I'm 6 feet, and bigger, not fat, just right for his big size, and I am so skinny, except for my tummy, that he could have pinned me down and forced himself onto and into me against my will, and no matter how much I'd struggle with him and fight back, he could ... Read full Story
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The Greatest Lie Part 17
They say that life is about making choices. But we humans don't get to choose the two most important factors in our lives. We don't get to choose our genes, so I got stuck with XY chromosomes. And we don't get to choose our natal families, so I got stuck with my mother and father. My father, Edua... Read full Story
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The Greatest Lie Part 15
I think that if you could get honest answers, a lot of heterosexual guys would probably admit to having had at least a passing desire to be a girl. If they were honest, they would probably admit they thought of it "when I first noticed a girl's breasts" or "when I first felt a girl or... Read full Story
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Exposure, Disclosure
The Greatest Liar, Exposure, Disclosure © Alexandra Rios 2019 Author’s Note: This is a continuation of the narrative which commenced with “My Awkward Phase”, which I posted here previously. Readers may wish to read that before continuing, although I have written them to stand alone. Natives s... Read full Story
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Me and 2 black men
Hello again this is EvA…I am a 40 year old tranny. I do not consider my self a crossdresser anymore, because I am doing that for so long that I have been transformed to a very sexy and feminine ladyboy. I have been taking also hormones for 4 years, on and off and I already saw many changes&he... Read full Story
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Hot Slutty Sissy
Hello, It’s me, and. I am about to make a big decision and right now I am dedicated to my fantasy. I got a call today from one of my ex boyfriends. I got so horny when I heard his voice that my nipples turn to steel. My titties seem to respond to the sound of his vibrating baritone. I couldn’t refu... Read full Story
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Good hardcore fuck with a shemale from Vancouver
Our reader Tommy writes about one of his adventures with a shemale. Sure, it turned out to be not as romantic, but, as he says, nevertheless it was a good hardcore fuck! Thanks to him for this great story. One night on biz in Vancouver I saw some adverts in the paper for shemales and got hot and ... Read full Story
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Am I Still A Virgin??
I'm a middle-aged, married, bisexual, semi-passable CD (I hate the words 'non-passable'). I've dressed for a few years, but for a multitude of reasons have never had anal sex. I saw an ad in Craigslist (CL) that seemed perfect for me. It ran in their Casual Encounters "m4t" section (T mean... Read full Story
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Pleasant final
About a month ago I was away at a course. I noticed a guy across the room named Devin who was well dressed and had very feminine features. I sat with him at lunch because I had a feeling that he was a cross dresser or at least gay. Now I've been bi curious for a long time and have had close encounte... Read full Story
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Chicago TG Romance
Most transgendered girls I have met want to be treated and romanced just as a normal girl would. Only in the height of passion should your animal instincts take over. I was in a Las Vegas club earlier this year and had great conversation with some tranny women. I was instructed if I wanted to meet s... Read full Story
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Sex in the kitchen with my hubby's friend - a cop
Ever since my wedding last year, I enjoy a great time with my hubby who loves me so much and takes care of me so much. Since he is married and having another family, he doesn’t stay with me all the time, but comes and stays at least 2 or 3 days in a month and we literally celebrate those nights wit... Read full Story
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Sex in the Bar
Being a old Ex sailor it is no surprize to me that I am not shy. I live in Thailand and worked there a couple of time over the years. Down south near the Malay border there is a great little town where a lot of expats work and live. I am a sociable guy and love a few beers with the boys/girls/ an... Read full Story
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Thank you for Paradise
This hot shemale story was sent to me by our forum member Leeya and i'm anxious to share it here with everybody. It's a classy story about a guy who went to an Asian country on a business trip and met a very beautiful womain in a very romantic atmosphere... Little did he know that this young voluptu... Read full Story
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Aunt trip
In 2013, after almost three years of service in Afghanistan, George Madsen, a gay Royal Navy communications petty officer, retired. His experience in the distant deserts had left an indelible mark, the memories of friends lost and challenges faced still burned vividly in his mind. Coming home was n... Read full Story
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ROBERTO’S SECRET by Spanky De Bautumn
Cody Daniels was only trying to help her country; she never dreamed things would come to this. She was patriotic and felt compelled to do whatever asked of her to aid in the capture of the terrorist known only as "Roberto". But lying in his bed, bound and gagged, Cody wondered why she let herself go... Read full Story
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My Awkward Phase
My Awkward Phase ©Alexandra Rios 2019 The greatest lie is that what happens in high school doesn't matter, because life begins in college. I pretended to agree, although I never believed it, for I was the world's greatest liar. Wannabees I was hanging out with my friends Quinn, Barb and Anne ... Read full Story
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Sissy Slut Reunion
Rob had moved back to town and called me. He had just moved into his new place and he wanted me to come by and talk. I knew what he really wanted from the tone of his voice, because I wanted it too. He said he had been thinking and dreamed about me the whole time he was away. My spirits lifted and ... Read full Story
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Hung Trans Lesbians Fuck Two Ladyboys
Note 1: If you like Transsexuals, Trans Lesbians, Asian Ladyboys, Big Cocks, Extreme Cock Sucking, Anal Fucking, Anal Fisting, Semen Swallowing, Role Play, Orgies, BDSM, Cock Sounding and Foot Fetish this story is for you. Note 2: All the characters are over 21. The names are fictitious, but some... Read full Story
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Sex with Shonda
I'm a workaholic by nature. I love my job but that's not why I work so much. I work long hours simply because when I get home I don't quite have anything productive to do. I just sit down in front of the television or I chat over the internet. Life at home is dull so the best solution seems to be en... Read full Story
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Manusha sleeping with a bank manager for loan approval
The incident of this story is almost 5 years old and this happened between me and a bank manager in a leading nationalized bank and you know for what he was demanding a favor from me? Hehehe.. That’s in the story..! This was in 2015 when I applied for a personal loan from one of the leading nati... Read full Story
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My Sugar Daddy Spanked Me & My Girlfriend (I screwed up again)
In my last fantasy article I explained how my Sugar Daddy allows me to date girls since I am bisexual and attracted to them too, but they, and in fact anyone, are not allowed to touch me intimately without explicit permission from my Daddy. Anytime a girl wants to touch me: kiss, hold hands, put her... Read full Story
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Late Night Snack (Touch me in the morning)
I was awakened abruptly by someone banging on my door at 1am. At first, I thought it might be Harry, the man who replaced Mr. Cobb in my bed a few nights ago. He had been persistent and horny constantly. I think it was because fucking trans women like me was new to him and he hadn’t got enough of th... Read full Story
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The Audition
New York City wasn't a bad palce to be back then. I was a student working at an office job and doing what I enjoyed. That was being a musician. Lots of weekend and night gigs at cocktail parties, lounges and so on. There were a few pianists I worked for as standing time-keeper ( bass play... Read full Story
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TO BE OR NOT TO BE – PART 2
TO BE OR NOT TO BE – PART 2 by Spanky de Bautumn Part 1. Sunny, Mel, and Shari learn they are going to New York to perform a play off Broadway and are really excited about it. Being a small troupe, we unseen members had to wear many hats. Unfortunately, there was just the two of us, Joe Donn... Read full Story
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Camming Down the Rabbit Hole Ch. 11
I sat there for some time, my phone still in hand. I couldn’t fully comprehend the situation and where I was. All this started when I was put on furlough and thought I would be losing my job, an idea born out of boredom, hornieness and desperation. What started as a regular cam show with a guy hopin... Read full Story
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First Times
A little background is in order. During my teen years, I became involved with a woman that helped me discover the pleasures of my female side. Sue helped me to dress and act in a very feminine manner. We were almost like sisters in the way we became so close. She would sometimes describe how good... Read full Story
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Whitney's Way
My arms were stretched over my head as I finished hanging the last sheet of drywall. Another step closer to the end of the two year process of renovating our first house, it was hard to conceal my sense of pride at turning a worthless wreck into the nicest place on the block. But as soon as I heard ... Read full Story
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Lover Delight
Lover's Delight Ebony was a delight for Brian… and Lovers Delight is what the guys called Ebony down at the local. She was a hot babe that everyone wanted but Brian was the one she chose as her full time lover and friend. She knew how to please him and he knew how to tease her and what ... Read full Story
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Engagement Sex
I've been with my girlfriend for over a year now and love her so much. She is cute, funny, and really sexy. We have a great time and we love to play around a little sexually, but Melissa is a conservative girl and has told me many times that she won't go all the way until we are engaged. Up until re... Read full Story
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The teenage slut
Hey folks Sandy here once again. I know every time you see me I go up one grade level but this is one tale I felt I should tell you. Let me start at the beginning after me and Bella fucked each other. Well were still together. Laughing, eating together, just having fun basically. We still fuck in th... Read full Story
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A Schoolgirl's First Time
I’d been emailing and phoning Dan for several weeks when he first suggested that we meet up. It was very exciting and I couldn’t wait. My every waking hour was spent thinking about it. The only odd thing was the request he’d made. “Can I ask you a bit of a kinky favour?&rd... Read full Story
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Fantasy to Reality Chapter 2
I faded in and out of consciousness My mind was pulsating from the excitement of a glorious dream, it involved a sissy kneeling subservient at the feet of her master, a single drop of cum dripped from her bottom lip and landed in the small puddle on the floor. The sissy's eyes looked up at the re... Read full Story
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Brad and Tina
It started a year ago; I would get on the AOL chat rooms in hopes of meeting local dominant men. I was seeing a guy named Dan from time to time, just a fuck, nothing serious. Mistress Olivia was an incredible woman and the Domme I was currently serving. She satisfied most of my cravings to be ... Read full Story
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Revenge is Sweet
Henry Stewart was thirty five years old, married to a very attractive woman who'd given him three kids, he owned and ran his own very successful computing company in San Diego, "Stewart Computing", meanwhile he owned a large house in the wealthy small town of River Falls. All in all, Henry... Read full Story
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On the Run
“Your first mistake was stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from me. Your second mistake was thinking you could get away with it.” As I stood trembling before his desk, Mr. Atwater regarded me as if I were a bug on the windshield of his Lexus. “Do you have anything to say for... Read full Story
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Transsexual Sisters Chapter 2
MICHELLE AND NICOLE TRANNY SISTERS Part 2: Living with lesbians During freshen orientation the girls kindly declined approaches from many men and some women. They needed to find their bearings and were not ready to reveal any hidden secrets yet. They first needed a place to stay and searched t... Read full Story
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Al Fresco: An Erotic Sci Fi Tale
"Thank goodness for modern science," Ali said as she smoothed her tight black skirt across her shapely hips. The tall brunette turned this way and that in front of her mirror, admiring her taut, toned, and trim figure. Her hands moved up from her hips to cup the twin handfuls at her chest,... Read full Story
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Angel Chapter 5
On Monday morning, Angel Jones woke up smiling and with a feeling of well-being. She was still feeling the effects of the great sex that she enjoyed Friday night and Saturday morning, and the plaudits of the people at the Friday dance at the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered Association. She ... Read full Story
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I Give Up
The following story is the first of four parts of a tale that explores the theme of transformation. It is thematically similar others that I have submitted but has a larger narrative arc. I hope you enjoy reading the first portion, Act One & Two. I continue to work on better editing and someone h... Read full Story
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HOW ONE PEEPING TOM MORNING TURNED ME INTO A SHEMALE SISSY BITCH
It was while cutting across his back trailer park lawn around 7pm on misty July Saturday evening, when I first discovered that Mr. Parker was really a fag. How else could you describe a man wearing a long blonde wig on his head while below he wore only a large somehow stuffed pink lacey woman's bra ... Read full Story
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Dating all whole my life
Julia and Ilya, together 10 years It was more than 10 years and 2 children ago. In December 2005, we agreed to meet at the gate of my office after a working day. I did not go out godlessly for a long time (40 minutes from the appointed time), but he still waited. I hope he does not regret it ... Read full Story
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Slut /W Bad Boy
I was excited as always because I was about to go out in public and hopefully I will meet some horny man with some money and get laid. Now, to make sure that I am a picture of femininity, I double checked my makeup in several mirrors from many angles. My lips were perfect and I made sure my cheeks b... Read full Story
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TO BE OR NOT TO BE – FINAL ACT
TO BE OR NOT TO BE – FINAL ACT by Spanky de Bautumn Part 7. Sunny spent the night with Antonio and the next day they went to Mel and Shari’s for some fun. Antonio had school, so he was up and out early on Tuesday. Mel was in the shower and I was laying in bed, my mind wandering and not real... Read full Story
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Gemini Sluts and Gang
My good friend Renee and I had set up a double date gang bang for tonight now that she was finally out of the closet and ready. She has decided that life is too short to remain in the closet and miss out on all the fun. Renee and I have so much in common. Besides loving sex, we both have a fetish f... Read full Story
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Porn Princess
They say if you are going on a journey of revenge, to dig 2 graves, one for your enemy and one for yourself. I thought I understood the meaning of that saying, but never so much as right now. My name is Dan, and at the age of 21, I had been working for nearly 2 years as a production manager for ... Read full Story
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Vegas Honeymoon to Remember
I had dated my wife (Carmen) for about 6 months before we decided to Marry. One evening we were soaking in the Jacuzzi together and drinking wine. She always wants to try different things, which makes our sex life wonderful. Carmen asked me if I ever had any fantasies. I said I guess like most me... Read full Story
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2nd date with Latina Sissy Destiny
So this was my second time with Destiny, a really cool Latina CD/Sissy who had just turned 22. You might want to read my first goaround with her title, “Deflowering Latina Sissy Destiny” as it will give background and context here. After our first encounter, she signaled that she was definitely... Read full Story
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Lettera a Cristina (bocca di rosa)
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