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A return to hall of residence life – in Manchester (Rousse)

Posted on October 22, 2026 by Dreamaticus

Our new home was a small study bedroom in a derelict hall of residence at the University of Manchester. We reached the building by way of the A702. The last part of this road was still under development. It petered … Continue reading →

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Alpine pig-snoring and the price of pork (Rousse)

Posted on October 5, 2026 by Dreamaticus

I met my old university pals HVJ, JS, and SPL in the Alps for a short non-ski winter break. Our accommodation was a large room with four single beds, athough not quite large enough for me to pig-snore without waking … Continue reading →

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Older woman refuses to give up her younger man (Rousse)

Posted on September 30, 2026 by Dreamaticus

My former student KW (aged 57) was initially very keen to develop our relationship. However, he changed his mind when it dawned on him that a 63-year-old could not bear him children. Now he was desperate to dump me. KW … Continue reading →

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Three in a bed shocker (Rousse)

Posted on May 20, 2026 by Dreamaticus

Although DM had a great reputation for hospitality, and the accommodation that she presented to me was exactly as described, I was shocked when I realised that DM expected me to sleep three in a bed with my university friends … Continue reading →

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Washed up robot Metal Mickey moves in with Belle

Posted on February 17, 2026 by Dreamaticus

My new housemate, the former TV star Metal Mickey was moving in with me. I was lying in bed, thinking about getting a spare key cut for him when I heard loud clanking outside my bedroom window. Metal Mickey did … Continue reading →

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Two double beds, four American exchange students, and an older woman (Rousse)

Posted on May 10, 2025 by Dreamaticus

I soon guessed WB’s plan when she invited me to spend the day with her at her ex-husband AB’s house in the country: matchmaking. I willingly made the visit with her, but also insisted afterwards that the pair of us … Continue reading →

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Cousin betrayal (Rousse)

Posted on March 24, 2025 by Dreamaticus

I witnessed a double betrayal when I caught TPR and my cousin BB locked in an embrace in my bed. I then discovered that this was their second encounter within a few hours. I considered retaliating by seducing DB on … Continue reading →

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Sea shells, puppies, and religious services on Shetland (Rousse)

Posted on March 14, 2025 by Dreamaticus

We caught the ‘ferry service’ to the remote island off the Shetland mainland. Open to the elements, the tiny wooden boat only carried around ten passengers. TPR rushed off to secure our accommodation once we reached the shore. Meanwhile I … Continue reading →

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Bed-hopping and a reward of silver (Rousse)

Posted on February 8, 2025 by Dreamaticus

There was no room to accommodate CO and AM when they visited. so TPR and I gave up our own bed for them. The following day TPR joined AM for a lie-in, and she gave me her silver watch. CO … Continue reading →

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Spreadsheets, arguments, and a spiral staircase at the auctioneer’s sale room (Rousse)

Posted on December 17, 2024 by Dreamaticus

The auctioneer’s accountant praised the clarity of the layout of our financial transactions. ‘That comes from years of working with spreadsheets’, I said with pride. The accountant’s colleagues were not so happy that we sisters argued openly in front of … Continue reading →

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