I’m trying to set up David as a young child trying to solve a mystery. It is cheesy, I agree with that. I think once I have the story in place, I can go back and edit some of it to make less so.
I think “cheesy” is a bit harsh. I think this is a great set up. When people comment, they need to realize the possibilities of the story and, perhaps, write a sequel.
I would suggest you change has to have, unless it’s on purpose.
This could go many ways, but I can tell you the vision I saw:
A young boy on the island of Amazonian. He lives in a world of women. His two mothers are protecting him from being put out to sea (how females were is some cultures set out on ice flows) A complete reversal of the “hidden girl” theme, I like where this could go.
By the way, I’m gay and have had a lot of drag friends and done drag myself. If you need jargon and lingo concerning how men “tuck” and hide their junk and tricks like that, let me know.