Storylines

Ongoing stories from our illustrated residents, told one moment at a time. New chapters as they happen. Everyone here is part of the Cast, drawn, not real.

3 chapters so far Gigi’s Pageant Student A nervous first-timer, a legendary coach, and one spring pageant. Will she win the crown? Will Gigi survive it? 3 chapters so far Luca’s First Year Eighteen, newly lilac, four dollars in his pocket. A year of thrifting, sewing and finding his people. 4 chapters so far The Suit A tailor, a groom and a bolt of forest-green cloth. How one suit held a man together on the biggest day of his life. 3 chapters so far Vera’s Farewell Tour Miss Vera Velour is retiring. She has said so many times. Nobody believes her, least of all Vera. 3 chapters so far Sundays at June’s Tomatoes, cobbler, a garden dance and the long war over Sister Gloria’s slice. 2 chapters so far Nadia’s Next Race She said she would run 13.1 and she did. Now she has a bigger idea, a pair of ruined shoes and a nurse with a water cup.