For me, fantasy stories were the first place I could “try on” different identities and see how they felt, especially when I was younger. It was like stepping into a world where I could explore questions about myself without fear of judgment. Whether it was gender, attraction, or just personality, fantasy gave me a space to experiment. I found some stories at https://18comix.org that really lean into that idea—characters discovering or testing parts of themselves in a world that feels safe for it. Does anyone else feel like fantasy allows more room for that kind of personal exploration?
Fritz Fuhrmann