Magical Mastersons

  Narrated by Caroline Masterson ... what? "Twins, Peter. Two babies." I know what twins are, dear. I'm just surprised, that's all. "So I gathered. They're both girls." Ahhh, that's lovely! Right, I'm coming right now. Still wearing his smart work clothes, he quickly arrived in the nursery and quickly picked up the baby I'd given birth to first. "Awww, you're beautiful!" he cooed. "What are we calling them?" "Well, when I was browsing the Simpedia summary of the Twelve Labours of Hercules, I came across 'Erytheia' which happens to mean 'red'," I explained. "I thought it sounded beautiful, and also quite funny to name a red-headed child. And then I've always liked Xanthe, which just so happens to mean 'yellow'. You're holding Erytheia." "It is a beautiful name," Peter said.  The next day, whilst Peter was working, I received a shock when the lights suddenly s...

  Narrated by Caroline Masterson On Thursday morning, I was in the bath when I heard Peter leave for work. Not long afterwards, however, I heard the front door close again. I got out of the bath and quickly dressed. When I entered our bedroom, I was shocked to see Peter standing there, looking forlorn. "Peter! What on Earth happened?" I asked. "I got fired," he said quietly. "What?" "Fired," he repeated, looking woeful. "I was sorting through some papers when I came across evidence of shady financial dealings. I had to do something. So I reported it all to the authorities, and a huge scandal broke out. Everyone got fired... including me." "Oh, no!"  "Yeah, I can't quite believe it," he sighed. "It's always tough being a whistleblower," I said. "I've always admired your strong sense of justice. If you hadn't reported it, you wouldn't have been able to live with the guilt of knowing w...

  Narrated by Caroline Masterson "Wow, this place is huge!" I exclaimed as we stood in the open-plan living area. "I know! For a starter apartment, it's amazing," Peter replied. "I could see us being comfortable here for years." We stood quietly for a few moments, savouring the experience. I'd wanted to live in the city for most of my life, and now it was finally a reality. Despite being married, I still didn't feel like a grown up, and the large apartment exacerbated the feeling somewhat. Hopefully the feeling would pass soon. The second thing I'd wanted to do for most of my life was become an actress. I'd been somewhat shy at school, and had only been in a few plays. It had really helped my confidence, and I loved the feeling of dressing up and pretending to be someone else.  After managing to get a job as an uncredited extra - everyone had to start from somewhere! - I gazed out at the city skyline. I'd only been to San Myshuno a ...