Painted Fences and Pansies
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Ongoing, First published Jun 26, 2026

The narrative traces the early days of Tom, a boy prone to mischief and evasion. Initially, the story opens onto frustrated attempts at discipline as Tom skillfully avoids answering questions about his whereabouts. He transforms punishment – whitewashing a fence – into an opportunity for playful bartering. As Tom navigates childhood games and shifting affections, he earns rewards and ambushes his brother, Sid. A single pansy, gifted by a new girl, captures his attention, hinting at a budding sentimentality amidst the playful deception. These chapters reveal a world of boyhood, where work and play blur, and even punishment can be turned to advantage.
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