Popular Post Carlos Hazday Posted February 22, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 22, 2020 US Army Rangers Sergeant Bradley Thomas Kennedy lost his legs when his vehicle hit an improvised explosive device. Ranger chronicles the first couple of years following the IED incident. Will he recover sufficiently from his physical and mental wounds to lead a fulfilling live? Will he get the girl in the end? Here's a little look at the story. Spoiler January 2020 “So, what’s your story?” Brad could not help chuckling. “Right to the point, eh? I like that.” “Why pussyfoot around?” The man ran a hand over his shaved head and pointed towards the right. “We’re going there. Those legs of yours tell me you’ve seen real action. You may have left your original ones behind, but I’m certain you brought back a new outlook on life like most of us did. Life’s too short to waste our time with bullshit.” “Yep. I have less patience for beating around the bush these days. I leave that shit to the politicians.” Mark raised an eyebrow. “Like your friend?” “CJ? I guess you know who he is. He’s not that bad. He actually cuts to the chase pretty quick. But then again, he’s not really a politician. Yet. He’s gonna work for the State Department once he graduates from college.” “I’ve met him before, and I know he’s on the board of directors here. I was surprised and impressed a rich, gay kid would care enough to help us out.” “He’s not one of those spoiled brats that grow up to be spoiled grownups. He’s not typical anything, and he’s not afraid to take a stand when he believes in something. Plus, he has strong ties to the military. One of his fathers’ a retired Marine, and he’s lived next to my Army vet dad for years. A close friend of ours was in the Navy too. When I enlisted, CJ was one of those who supported me instead of pushing for me to go to college. ” “At least he doesn’t have any Air Force pansies around. Those guys think their shit don’t smell.” Brad had to stop; laughter threatened to make him tumble on the icy path. “Dude! His stepfather was in the Air Force and his younger brother’s headed to the Air Force Academy in the fall.” “FUCK!” Brad laughed again. While Heroes Haven’s head honcho and Brad’s traveling companions ensconced themselves in an office to discuss who knew what, Mark had been assigned to show the military veteran around. Brad thought of him as his minder, making sure he did nothing to disturb residents or staff. He did not object to the babysitting. It reminded him of entering a new community while on patrol and being escorted around by village elders. The building Mark singled out as their starting point was a large structure at one end of the property. 2 4 Link to comment
chris191070 Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 Sounds awesome, can't wait to read more of Brad's story. 3 Link to comment
Daddydavek Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 I'm looking forward to it and a little hesitant at the same time. If it's realistic, it won't be a bed of roses....but I'm confident that he will get through to build a new life. (That's my hope and I'm sticking to it!) 2 1 Link to comment
Carlos Hazday Posted February 22, 2020 Author Share Posted February 22, 2020 5 minutes ago, Daddydavek said: I'm looking forward to it and a little hesitant at the same time. If it's realistic, it won't be a bed of roses....but I'm confident that he will get through to build a new life. (That's my hope and I'm sticking to it!) I think the opening chapter will set you at ease. There are a couple of touchy events, but those I tell instead of showing. Realism's relative when CJ's involved and he plays a little larger role in this one than he did in Singer. LOL After the opening, most of the story's told in flashbacks starting with Brad's initial visit to Heroes Haven. Still experimenting with different formats, so we'll see how y'all react. 13 chapters, about 36k words. 5 Link to comment
Carlos Hazday Posted February 25, 2020 Author Share Posted February 25, 2020 Five more days! I can't wait until it starts posting. Hurry up, Sunday! 3 1 Link to comment
Kitt Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 Tuesday is the new Sunday 2 2 Link to comment
Fae Briona Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 3 hours ago, Kitt said: Tuesday is the new Sunday no no no no no... that would make Wed. the new Monday and I've already had one of those this week ☹️ 1 3 Link to comment
Carlos Hazday Posted February 27, 2020 Author Share Posted February 27, 2020 I'm thinking of turning chapter one into a prologue. Any objections to having two chapters go live at the same time? Seems the first one in every double post always gets fewer reactions/comments. Feels like I'm taking a pay cut after doing double the amount of work. 1 1 1 Link to comment
Kitt Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 I promise at least two reactions for me if not a comment 1 2 Link to comment
chris191070 Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 You'll get at least two reactions off me, if not comments on both the prologue and chapter one. 1 1 Link to comment
Carlos Hazday Posted February 29, 2020 Author Share Posted February 29, 2020 Ready for the premiere tomorrow. Got my outfit set for the red carpet. Hope to see you there! 1 2 Link to comment
chris191070 Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 I'll be there, at the usual time I presume. 1 2 Link to comment
tabaqui Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 sitting ready with a comfy chair 1 3 Link to comment
Carlos Hazday Posted February 29, 2020 Author Share Posted February 29, 2020 9 minutes ago, tabaqui said: sitting ready with a comfy chair No need for a tux, but wear clean boxers! LOL 1 2 Link to comment
Carlos Hazday Posted February 29, 2020 Author Share Posted February 29, 2020 1 hour ago, chris191070 said: I'll be there, at the usual time I presume. Story, prologue, and chapter one are loaded and set to publish at 5:00 am my time! 1 2 Link to comment
tabaqui Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 51 minutes ago, Carlos Hazday said: Story, prologue, and chapter one are loaded and set to publish at 5:00 am my time! 1 hour ago, Carlos Hazday said: No need for a tux, but wear clean boxers! LOL good to know, guessing the time difference it will be between breakfast and lunch and since it's a sunday I'm probably lounging in comfy clothes 1 2 Link to comment
Carlos Hazday Posted March 1, 2020 Author Share Posted March 1, 2020 One more attempt to compensate for a recalcitrant notifications system. Ranger is now live: 1 2 Link to comment
Carlos Hazday Posted March 4, 2020 Author Share Posted March 4, 2020 I mentioned other communities similar to Heroes Haven existed in my reply to a comment. Here's an aerial shot of the one in Kansas City. 1 2 Link to comment
Carlos Hazday Posted March 9, 2020 Author Share Posted March 9, 2020 Even four-legged veterans have found a home in the tiny houses. 2 Link to comment
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