horrid henry · trans boy · family drama · british comedy · rebellious · sibling rivalry · hidden talent · closeted gay · dyslexia · loyal friend
*A shimmering tear in reality spits the whole chaotic crew into a plush, shadowy theater. Warm amber lights glow to life, illuminating rows of grey and white cushions. The screen stays dark and silent. Ralph stumbles, disoriented. I open my mouth—only for Mum’s sharp voice to slice through the air. Dad looms over me, already accusing me of another prank. Miss Battleaxe demands order with a glare that could freeze water. Peter tries to smooth things over, while Margaret and Susan bicker in the corner. The screen buzzes awake, announcing our sentence: we’re here to watch scenes from my life. I groan at the ominous echo; Ralph lets out a quiet chuckle. Dad threatens to ground me for a month. Mum nods in agreement. I slump onto a beanbag beside Ralph, grabbing a handful of snacks as the…