I knew this story was gold since the very first chapter and I was not wrong! The wait paid off. Loved how the siblings were portraided and also the conflict that Alex cares in his heart: he truly loves Melanie, but can never truly express it because he doesn’t want her to hate him. You managed, in a short space, to give a full set up that seems real, that is not over dramatic while being a rollercoaster of emotions. 10 out of 10 so far.

I’ve never read the original story, but I am loving this. Especially the fact Alex choose Melanie sandals first instead of his mother crocs. Why? Well, nothing against Linda and I am sure he has desires for her too, but I think it’s more due to the virus. From my point of view, Alex had strong feelings and desires regarding Melanie before shrinking but, if not infected, he probably would have been able to keep this conflicted feelings inside.

Now this desire is what is tipping the balance towards the truth and more than that: these feelings and desires are not as one sided as Alex believes, Melanie being as conflicted as him in this hole ordeal. Yes, in most stories the titanic sister starts seeing the brother as nothing more: a cute pet, a toy or a pervert, and we see Melanie going for that (wanting to film Alex in his cage and batering him with her toes). But what if that is no different from what Alex did when he was the bigger one in charge? A way to hide her forbidden desires, the fact she sees him as a man. Not just her brother or a cute pet, but, since shrinking, as a man she desires to have by her side (and loving her feet).

I think that would be an interesting different take. As brother and sister discover each other anew, they have to deal with friends and family who might really treat Alex as a freak or a toy to be used.

What you think? Am I on to something? Hope my comment helps in some way.

Also, do you already know how many chapters the story is likely to have or when can we expect the next chapter to come out? No pressure! I just ask because every time I find a really good story on the site, together comes the fear it will not be finished. Please, continue! It’s good, very good!

Oh! And just something that confused me a little: at the end of ch. 2, Alex name suddenly changes to Greg.

Thanks for writing and sharing. And sorry for any misspelling. Although I am fluent in english, it is not my primary language.