[Duncan Ryder] How the Light Gets In

[Duncan Ryder]

Sooooooooo

 

HERE it is.

 

But, um....

 

Don't think it's gonna be this easy.

 

Cause it isn't.

 

D.

 

 

 

 

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[MikeL]

This is another beautifully written, touching chapter. The past disclosed here is difficult at times, but there is hope. A little light is beginning to get in.

 

Let's hope that Scott's concern for his friends doesn't go too far.

 

Thanks, Duncan.

[sat8997]

Wow...that was just beautiful. Damn you're good at this.

[Conner]

Beautiful, beautiful chapter, Duncan!

 

I didn't want this chapter to end.

 

Btw, your opening post sucks. God forbid I should feel happy about this story for a week or two. Sure, leave me with that foreboding stuff.

 

You would have made a great oncologist...."Your father's responding well to the latest treatment. But, I must say, I think he'll croak anyway."

 

Perhaps I'm being harsh. Where else can I get my heart ripped from my chest cavity and enjoy the experience as well.

[jenni]

Absolutely beautifully written! Every word is so meaningful in your chapters.

[eliotmoore]

Sooooooooo

HERE it is.

But, um....

Don't think it's gonna be this easy.

Cause it isn't.

D.

 

No things are not going to go easily, but Luc and Matt connecting in this way felt right. With a slight shift in emotion and impulse (it all felt on a knife edge) both young men might have withdrawn from each other and continued their solitude. I think the crack which let the light in was their mutual need to know they can still express love and their mutual need to know they are valued. Duncan, as usual you did write this well. I think we can all stop saying you are a good writer and move on to the things your story sells us about humanity.

 

In some stories this would be the blinding moment the two young men fall deeply in love with each other. Time for the superlatives and hyperbole about best touch, best kiss, strongest feelings, quickly passing on to superlative intercourse and unparallelled orgasm. That is not what is happening here. At this point they are mostly affirming something to themselves. Matt expresses his conflict. He needs to prove to himself that intimacy can be more than physical gratification. His responding to Luc's overture is constrained by his fear of losing control. I think Luc is motivated by his need for acceptance. Daniel and Scott have rejected him in some way. He is desperate to know that someone will not reject him. I did hold my breath at this scene wondering how much more hurt Duncan wanted to inject into their lives. The tension drained away when Matt overcame his own personal demons to give Luc what he needed. They are both attractive young men who recognize each other's physical attributes. Lust is natural for them and they are both clearly passionate people. Both express an understanding that their respective infatuations are not healthy for them. There is fertile ground for a relationship, but as Mike seems to indicate, these people and their interrelationships are complex and deep. Love takes time and work. Despite the romances, it is also a fragile thing. What comes next will be interesting to read.

Edited November 14, 2009 by eliotmoore

[Nephylim]

Sooooooooo

 

HERE it is.

 

But, um....

 

Don't think it's gonna be this easy.

 

Cause it isn't.

 

D.

 

 

 

 

.

 

Nothing of value ever is.

[Guest nrschr8314]

Nothing of value ever is.

 

One of your best chapters!

[Looby]

That was beautiful, one of the best chapters I didn't want it to end. I love those two together. Great writing Ducan.

[Rebel]

Really, really lovely. I'd be disappointed if it was that easy, really, but that moment............yeah. Beautiful.

[biji2008]

Hi -

 

Does anyone have any idea when we are going to see the next chapter ???

You know I joined here only because of this story and here I am waiting.

 

Been enjoying some other stories but nothing compares to Duncan's stories !!!!!

 

Ahhhhhhh the wait !!!!

This is why I never watch soaps or other tv serials. I cant stand the wait. Just give me start to finish in one sitting and I will be cool

[Duncan Ryder]

Hey everyone,

 

I owe you all an apology.

 

First, for those of you who have been concerned, I'm fine. Really. I know I've been behind even my normally slow rate of posting... I've been wrestling with a few things, but they are sorted now.

 

My Light muse is back in residence, and I'm back working on the story. In fact, my New Year's resolution is to post a chapter every two weeks until it's done. Starting...in a couple of weeks, . Not that I won't be working on it, but I won't be able to post, since I'll be writing on a warm Pacific beach...

 

Thanks to everyone who has stayed with this story. I appreciate it.

 

Duncan.

[Trebs]

Warm pacific beaches are a good thing - and with the quality of your writing, I can wait as long as it takes you and your muse :-)

[Cynical Romantic]

That's great news, Duncan! Thanks for the update, and glad to hear your muse is back in residence. Looking forward to the next installment.

[HGC2659]

Not to seem like an idiot or anything but, it's going on ONE year since the last post of this story. Is this story really going to get finished ? After this story now I don't like investiing time in new authors if there isn't a finished product. This story is the 2nd time i read a story and it got so far and then just stopped abruptly with no notice at all saying whether or not it was going to finish. I would be more understanding if there was a reason given for the ONE year delay, but since there's no reason then I just will keep the other comments what I was going to say.