Circle Posted May 12, 2013 Author Share Posted May 12, 2013 (edited) Yeah, I take a few weeks' break after each part . I need to prepare for my finals, so... Chris could be staring at anybody in the room hehe. Could be Dan, could be David. Could be neither . But one thing is certain is that you don't go and tell someone you've been staring at them, otherwise that would be freaky. Reading between the lines is good! We keep thinking about what other people are thinking in real life and Dan is in a no better position. Neither is Circle Heh, I will only be away for a few weeks! I also have other stories if you're interested, during my absence . Edited May 12, 2013 by Circle Link to comment
Circle Posted May 18, 2013 Author Share Posted May 18, 2013 Chapter 10 uploaded, to whom it may concern, as Part 2 draws to a close. I will be taking a few weeks' break, though I might return sooner if the interest in this story picks up Link to comment
Silver Priest Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Just want to say I'm really enjoying this story. Call me weird, but I actually preferred the longer chapters. You've done a great job at making all the characters in this story likeable. Jenna is great, and it's refreshing to see a female character and potential rival actually have a personality and not be just a vapid shrew. I'm hoping Dan ends up with David, but I appreciate that his journey is just as important as his destination. Looking forward to reading part 3! 2 Link to comment
Circle Posted May 27, 2013 Author Share Posted May 27, 2013 Heya! Yay, one more reader. *Adds to pocket of collection*. Thanks for the read and letting me know! . The longer chapters are for really patient individuals like yourself . I try to do something different with my stories, and I'm glad you liked Jenna too. I'm really happy that someone understands a journey is just as important as the destination. Dan is learning and developing and I'm relieved that everyone didn't stop reading because I didn't give Dan a bf in the first chapter . Once again, thanks for posting and letting me know! I'm looking forward to Part 3 too. It's not my favourite, but I like to tread on familiar grounds and writing in my comfort zone once more, if only for a short while . Link to comment
Circle Posted June 8, 2013 Author Share Posted June 8, 2013 (edited) Okay, I'm back after doing my final recital and FRSM. I hope you guys have been thinking of me! I have just turned 22 and well, I still haven't grown any flirt muscle yet. Maybe that will change soon. Chapter 11 is now up, spearheading Part 3 which is a mini-adventure by itself. I have returned to familiar territory and a familiar tone and style. I hope you guys enjoy this chapter after the last two weeks' hiatus and hopefully by the end you will all be like: ????????? Bye for now . Edited June 8, 2013 by Circle Link to comment
Bleu Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Welcome back! How was the recital? Is that the end of your studies then? Sorry, none of this relates to the story, but you started it I enjoyed the start of the mini-adventure. 1 Link to comment
Ieshwar Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 I hope you guys have been thinking of me! I have been thinking about Dan Conundrum yesterday! I was thinking how long it has been since I read the last chapter. And now ta-da! I love seeing the other part of Dan/Tse-Ho. I wonder if Dan is as fictional as his mother wanted it to be. He seems to be more Dan than Tse-Ho to me. Tse-Ho seems to be something of the past, a memory (part of him, nevertheless). While Dan is... what he is. Cynical, broody, overanalytical... So British like his cousin said. Great chapter. Cheers Ieshwar 1 Link to comment
Circle Posted June 9, 2013 Author Share Posted June 9, 2013 Welcome back! How was the recital? Is that the end of your studies then? Sorry, none of this relates to the story, but you started it I enjoyed the start of the mini-adventure. Hey Bleu! I'm glad you enjoyed the start of the mini-adventure. Took me a lot of effort to write to make it not boring The recital was okay. I absolutely slaughtered Beethoven, but my nerves calmed down in Grieg and I was proud of my Chopin . I would definitely pass, but I want 60/100+ I have been thinking about Dan Conundrum yesterday! I was thinking how long it has been since I read the last chapter. And now ta-da! I love seeing the other part of Dan/Tse-Ho. I wonder if Dan is as fictional as his mother wanted it to be. He seems to be more Dan than Tse-Ho to me. Tse-Ho seems to be something of the past, a memory (part of him, nevertheless). While Dan is... what he is. Cynical, broody, overanalytical... So British like his cousin said. Great chapter. Cheers Ieshwar Yay! It's been two weeks and all my real life stuff is done for now. I'm glad you like this! I've changed the setting, the tone, some sentence structures to make Part three different and I wasn't sure if people would like it... but yeah, you really got one of the central ideas of the chapter, which goes back to how I ended the previous chapter. Thank you so much for reading. I'm glad it hasn't bored you. Link to comment
Circle Posted June 15, 2013 Author Share Posted June 15, 2013 Chapter 12 is posted... Link to comment
Circle Posted June 22, 2013 Author Share Posted June 22, 2013 Yuck. Posted Chapter 13. I'm really, really unhappy with this chapter. In fact, due to a short development cycle and the number of revisions on when exactly scenes take place in various drafts, this still remained one of the worst chapters in the whole story. I can't stand it, and I can't stand working on it anymore, so there you go! Link to comment
Bleu Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Awww, unlucky 13? Maybe you need to bounce ideas off a beta-reader (I'm not suggesting myself, by the way). Your chapter wasn't yuck. A bit short maybe Looking forward to 14. David's secret stash, heh? 1 Link to comment
Circle Posted June 25, 2013 Author Share Posted June 25, 2013 It wasn't yuck? Yay lol. Link to comment
Circle Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share Posted July 2, 2013 Sorry about the wait I have been busy over the weekend and didn't have much time to do this... Chapter 14 is uploaded now and I will try to be more organised for next week Thanks! 1 Link to comment
Ieshwar Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 Sorry about the wait I have been busy over the weekend and didn't have much time to do this... Chapter 14 is uploaded now and I will try to be more organised for next week Thanks! Yes, it's here!! Amazing chapter. To those who haven't read it yet, do it. Cheers Ieshwar 1 Link to comment
Circle Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share Posted July 2, 2013 (edited) Hehe, nothing can be worse than Chapter 13! I had doubts about this one too and it's still not the best I can make it, but I had far fewer concerns with it compared to the previous xD. Edit: Chapter End notes have been slightly expanded. Edited July 2, 2013 by Circle Link to comment
Circle Posted July 5, 2013 Author Share Posted July 5, 2013 Hey guys, I'm going on a 7/8 week holiday in Hong Kong this coming Sunday, and I'd rather keep my Saturday for packing ^^ As a result, Chapter 15 has been posted 1 day in advance. See? I can be more organised. Either way, take a look at the conclusion of Part 3. Part 4 will return probably sometime in September... It's too hot in Hong Kong to write. Good news is, David returns next chapter . Link to comment
Ieshwar Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 Do have any specific name for Part 3 and Part 4? I know the first two were Acceptance and Identity. Hope that you have fun in Hong Kong. Have fun packing meanwhile. Lol. I know I will miss Dan's Conundrum. Cheers Ieshwar 1 Link to comment
Circle Posted July 6, 2013 Author Share Posted July 6, 2013 Oh yeah. Since you're interested . Part 3 was called Peace. Part 4 is Revelations. I hope you enjoyed Part 3, as I did promise a different writing style/tone than before. Part 4, will be using another approach and I guess my readers will have to vote on one which they like best! Depending on the support, after a two-week hiatus I may be able to get back to this infrequently even in Hong Kong... but i probably can't commit to a weekly schedule . Link to comment
Circle Posted October 4, 2013 Author Share Posted October 4, 2013 So... It took Ieshwar's comment to, well, awoke me from my slumber. As I'm not here on Saturday, Chapter 16 has been uploaded early. Enjoy the start of Part 4! 1 Link to comment
Circle Posted October 12, 2013 Author Share Posted October 12, 2013 Chapter 17 is up... Link to comment
Circle Posted October 19, 2013 Author Share Posted October 19, 2013 Lol, no one reads this thread, but I'll just say anyway that Chapter 18 is up. Link to comment
Bleu Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Some people do read this thread, you know . I'm just bad at leaving reviews. I liked how each of the gifts fitted perfectly with the character of the giver. Poor Dan who can't play the piano. You should teach him! 1 Link to comment
Circle Posted October 25, 2013 Author Share Posted October 25, 2013 Hey Bleu! For a while there I was certain no one reads this anymore... Still, nice to know you're still lurking . Interesting Fact: In a scene that was eventually cut, Dan did play the piano, only as an accompanist however for the spotlight that is David and Jenna. Thanks for your continued support . Link to comment
Circle Posted October 26, 2013 Author Share Posted October 26, 2013 Chapter 19 is up. It's kinda meh. Had to rewrite and reorganise several times to make this remotely work. Link to comment
Silver Priest Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 (edited) It's interesting you found the chapter meh. It's probably my favorite of the last few. But maybe that's because Dan's taking steps to meet someone. I think it's quite a development for his character to even consider it. He's clearly grown in self esteem. Looking forward to reading how the meeting goes. Edited October 27, 2013 by Silver Priest 1 Link to comment
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