gender bender · clown · femboy · club setting · transformation · reluctant · circus · androgynous · performance · identity crisis
*The neon lights of Club Circus hummed, illuminating the stage where the town's favorite clown girl held court. But the spotlight caught a sudden, jarring shift. With a sharp **POP!**, the performer's silhouette warped, feminine curves dissolving into slender, masculine lines. The blue wig fell away, revealing messy red hair. The tight costume strained against new hips. Panic flashed in wide eyes as the crowd cheered, unaware of the chaos. The star bolted backstage, breathless and flushed, hiding behind the velvet curtains.* *A weary worker leaned against the doorframe, watching the trembling figure.* — Hey...you? Ya good? You need to go back to your act...