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  2. Chapter 08 – Devin to the Rescue - Again! As soon as we got up the next morning, we all got ready to go out for breakfast, but before we left the house I mentioned something to Gramps and Pops. “If you want to go to the dog park as dogs, then I’ll have to take a leash and a collar for each of you.” “That’s not a problem, because we have each of those items for both of us already.” “And what names do you want me to call you, since I’ve been calling Devin Bear?” “
  3. drpaladin

    Chapter 21

    So the proper manner is to drag spurs across the dining table first and let them scramble to appease you. So George has secret orders and double secret orders.
  4. SNORE Some nights one really experiments WANKS
  5. Summerabbacat

    Rescue Me

    "Otis didn’t understand what was happening. He only saw Watkins pulling something from his pocket so fast it happened in the blink of an eye, and then a whistle-like sound flicked through the air. The man in black holding him fell off his feet, as if he were a puppet on strings, and someone had just cut those. “What the--” Jackie choked on his own words. “You killed him!” For a millisecond I lost my sanity and thought Watkins was an undercover agent like Hudson who had been sent to infiltrate this heinous business Keres has created. Alas, my sanity returned and I realised Watkins was only protecting himself. "Those had to be the guests. They all wore masks, even as they emerged from their cars. There were both men and women, and they appeared dressed for a special ocasion such as the premiere of a movie. Some walked in pairs, some alone, but they were all accompanied by one or two people with guns." It must have been reference to all the guests' wearing masks which prompted the scene from Rocky Horror Picture Show where Eddie rides his motorbike through the crowd of guests whilst being chased by Frank'N'Furter armed with a pickaxe, to suddenly appear in my mind. The image of Frank'N'Furter killing him with the pickaxe in the freezer seems rather tame compared to that which Angel foreshadows will occur at the club. And what of Angel, it seems Hudson has been right all along; Angel is anything but. If any of the boys are killed before the police can shut the club down I hope Angel is the worthy victim. If revenge is a dish best served cold though, I hope it is Jackie who ends both Angel and Watkins, slowly and painfully. "Keres reached into the inside pocket of his jacket, the one next to the heart. For a moment, Hudson had a vision of pulling the beating organ out of the asshole’s chest and feeding it to him so that he could poison himself with his own darkness." Absolutely and gloriously grotesque @Laura S. Fox, so suited to the putrescence known as Keres.
  6. Flip-Flop

    Chapter 1

    Late to this story but glad to be here with the rest of your interested readers. Being gay and the last member of my immediate family still alive and kicking, I have a bit of experience in the issues being discussed. I cheated and read the comments before reading the chapter. I was hooked. Will be caught up soon.
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  8. drpaladin

    Chapter 20

    Conway was surprised. Hopefully this was the last trap set by Maidenstone.
  9. Philippe

    Chapter 15

    While the Spirit Warrior Mentor was dealing with the kaleidoscope of death energies and emotions, the young Spirit Warrior Mentee is invited to dance, taught by the Wind Spirit to “dance” his warrior katas to the wisp and whispers of the spirit energies for hours. Joined by Earth, Fire, and Water. The gifting of death magics seems to have advanced and elevated Aegir to new levels. Do not be surprised that the mentee may be much more advanced now and Garnet is certainly capable of seeing this blessings…though doubting his own eyes. Hostel is Watch trustworthy yet his delayed report still gives pause to the credibility…vast wealth and free sharing, who, what, and why, would certainly be of keen interest to the watch at anytime…but these are not normal times and such questions cannot go unanswered. While some are tossed into the briar patch, with huge gagged teeth for wallpaper, the updates as to what Xavier and Garnet may have learned in this most usual giving is an even greater cliffhanger in my mind.
  10. drpaladin

    Chapter 19

    I doubt those men will survive 20 years of hard labor there, so it's effectively a prolonged death sentence. Now for Conway.
  11. Al Norris

    Chapter 15

    Gradon is gonna be so pissed he missed out on Xavier and Garnet's return! When he hears how his son was willing to fight an adult Guilded Teaching Echelon Swordsman (Ardi) to protect a Dragon... Talk about pride! As for Garnet, he sees something different about Aegir. Any guesses as to what it is?
  12. Carybr

    Chapter 3

    What a nice start to a story! It’s interesting to read stories of people growing up in the past (my past).
  13. Did you know

    Infants

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    Infants lack the ability to shiver, so they rely on fat tissue called brown fat, which is capable of converting chemical energy into heat.

    Brown fat: What is it, in newborns, obesity

     

     

     

     

    Did you know:

    -The Deadly Blue Ring Octopus

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    There is no antivenin available for Blue Ring Octopus venom. Their tiny, often painless bites induce total body paralysis, leaving victims fully conscious as they suffocate, unable to call for help. This is why Australian children are taught to avoid touching anything in a rock pool.

    Blue-ringed octopus venom causes numbness, vomiting, suffocation, death

     

    -Irma Bule

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    An Indonesian pop star died on stage earlier this year after she was bitten by the snake she was dancing with she kept performing for 45 minutes before succumbing to the cobra’s venom

    Dangdut singer Irma Bule gets bitten by cobra on stage, keeps singing for 45 minutes before she dies | Coconuts

     

    -Milk Duds

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    Milk Duds were intended to be candy spheres but the machines produced less-than-round candies which the workers called “duds”. The "milk" part of the name refers to the large amount of milk in the candy.

    Milk Duds - Wikipedia

     

    -Professional Panda Huggers

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    China employs professional panda huggers for $32,000 a year (as of 2016). Their job entails “spending 365 days with the pandas and sharing in their joys and sorrows.”

    China Employs Professional Panda Huggers for $32,000 a Year

     

    -Hotel Soap Recycling

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    An organization recycles used hotel soap and distributes the resulting product to impoverished individuals globally.

    How the Clean The World Nonprofit Recycles Hotel Soap for Those in Need - The New York Times

     

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  14. March 19th 2024 - Holidays and Observances (click on the day for details) Christian Observances: Alkmund of Derby Saint Joseph (Western Christianity; if this date falls on Sunday, the feast is moved to Monday March 20) St Joseph's Day (Roman Catholicism and Anglican Communion) related observances: Falles, celebrated on the week leading to March 19 (Valencia) Father's Day (Spain, Portugal, Italy, Honduras, and Bolivia) "Return of the Swallow", annual observance of the swallows' return to Mission San Juan Capistrano in California March 19 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) Earliest day on which Maundy Thursday can fall, while April 22 is the latest; celebrated on Thursday before Easter (Christianity) Minna Canth's Birthday and the Day of Equality (Finland) Kashubian Unity Day (Poland) Observances (click on the day, BD, or week for details) International Client's Day Certified Nurses Day International Read To Me Day National 3-D Day National Ag Day National Automatic Door Day National Backyard Day National Chocolate Caramel Day National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day National Poultry Day National Stretch Mark Day Operation Iraqi Freedom Day Spring Begins Tea for Two Tuesday World Social Work Day Bruce Willis’s Birthday Yung Gravy’s Birthday Yandy Smith’s Birthday Gus Caleb Smyrnios’s Birthday Harvey Weinstein ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Tue Mar 19th, 2024 - Tue Mar 26th, 2024 National Bubble Week Tue Mar 19th, 2024 - Mon Apr 8th, 2024 March Madness Fun Observances Let's Laugh Day Let’s Laugh Day is celebrated every year on March 19. It is an unofficial holiday that encourages people to laugh and enjoy the benefits of laughter. Studies have suggested that laughter can help people relax and reduce stress. Laughing and being joyful can also have health and social benefits. Many Health Benefits Medical studies have shown a few minutes of laughter can reduce blood pressure, increase immunity response of the body, and boost heart rate. Watching or reading something humorous before sleep can also help people sleep better and longer. Laughing can even burn calories. Research has shown that 10-15 minutes of laughing can burn up to 50 calories. Friendly People People who laugh often are seen by their peers as happy and friendly. As a result, they tend to have more friends and are easily accepted as a part of different social groups. How to Celebrate? Here are some ways you can celebrate this happy “howl”iday: Laugh out loud for a few minutes. Spend some time reading jokes and funny stories. Watch a funny movie. Attend a stand-up comedy show. Did You Know… …that children laugh more than adults? An average toddler laughs about 400 times a day, while an average adult tends to laugh about 15-20 times a day. *** Danny was hard to miss at our school. A Civil War buff who forever wore his Confederate overcoat, he was a friend to all. When he was passed over during the vote for senior superlatives, many of us were disappointed; surely there must have been some category suitable for him. The whole school was pleased, therefore, when the yearbook adviser surprised us with an additional photo. There was Danny, decked out in his gray coat, with the caption: "Most Likely to Secede." *** A Harley rider eating in a restaurant is checking out a gorgeous redhead. Suddenly she sneezes and her glass eye comes flying out of its socket. The biker reaches up, snatches it out of the air, and hands it back to her. "I am so embarrassed," the woman says. "Please join me for dinner." They enjoy a wonderful meal together and afterwards she invites him to the theater, followed by drinks. She pays for everything. Then she asks him to her place for a nightcap, and to stay for breakfast. The next morning the guy is amazed. "Are you this nice to every biker you meet?" he asks. "Not usually," she replies. "But you just happened to catch my eye." *** One of my friends is in charge of the part-time help hired by an old-age home run by an order of nuns. She confided to the mother superior, a feisty little nun of 70, that she always felt uncomfortable giving the young girls the obligatory lecture about the need to be careful around certain of the older male patients. The mother superior volunteered to give it for her, and eventually reduced my friend's 30 minutes of embarrassed rambling to a one-liner that has now become famous around the place. "Girls," she announced. "Just remember—old ain't dead." *** My 35-year-old son and I had just finished our meal when I realized I’d left my wallet in my truck. As I headed out the door, I told the waitress what had happened. “But don’t worry,” I said with a grin. “I’m leaving my son for collateral.” She looked at him. He winked at her. She turned back to me. “What else you got?” *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** sandrewn
  15. drpaladin

    Chapter 18

    Conway has underestimated George and has found himself isolated and unable to stir up more trouble or attempt to influence the interrogations.
  16. Summerabbacat

    Chapter 3

    It is a very clever and deeply rewarding literary ploy you have engaged for this story @Ronyx. I found the conclusion of chapter 1 "I turned and looked out the window. A cute young Black boy smiled and waved at me." very moving (and this was even without the benefit of knowing yet who the "Black boy" was). For me this simple statement conveyed a sense of satisfaction, and I suspected possible regret and yearning. I felt certain the then unknown "Black boy" was someone who was important to Phil's awakening that he was gay and someone with whom he likely enjoyed moments of pleasure, but ultimately someone who may perhaps have moved on and left Phil with a broken heart. I suspect the same will be true of Bobby, although I am sensing the relationship with Bobby will be more intense and of equal importance to both. What to make of Roger? This interchange between Phil and Colin says it all: “You don’t get visitors?” he asked. “I thought you had a son.” “Had,” I replied sadly. “He doesn’t want to claim me as his father.” Several of the faithful have commented on this issue previously, including myself @Ronyx. We have, without exception, expressed our dislike of him (and he has not even made an appearance yet). Phil's last statement strongly suggests Roger has "disowned" his father, more than likely because he is gay. My suggestion (which I recall @weinerdog and @drsawzall have previously suggested too) is for Phil to disown Roger if his motivation is homophobic. Paybacks a bitch and Roger will hopefully be its beneficiary big time (unless of course he has an "epiphany" in the meantime, which I would regard with deep suspicion). I too feel Phil will receive a visit from Stanley. Phil's question as to whether Stanley is being bullied struck a nerve, particularly when his mother revealed he is small of stature for his age. It seems children nowadays are more "brutal" than when I went to school in the 1970's, or perhaps I just was blissfully unaware of bullying being so rampant (apart from a couple of instances in which I was the victim). I found it very amusing when talk turned to who was considered "cute" by Phil when he was a teen. As with clothes, fashions change. Phil's description of Paul McCartney as cute is one I have read before, although I myself cannot see it (unless compared to John Lennon, then he is Brad Pitt). I can only assess 60's male pop stars as my current self views them and I would never include any of The Beatles or The Rolling Stones in the category of "cute", in fact of the 60's male pop stars with whom I am familiar the only ones I can think of whom I find attractive are Marvin Gaye (who got even hotter with age) and Elvis Presley (who conversely deteriorated with age). Very satisfying reading @Ronyx.
  17. Yeoldebard

    Ships At Sea

    Thank you for reading my story. I'm really glad my characters are able to bring out such emotions in my readers ❤️
  18. drpaladin

    Chapter 17

    Unlike the Ramsey incident, George has been warned about Conway, but is he really untrustworthy? Time will tell.
  19. Mark Arbour

    Chapter 16

    You should revisit this comment in about 10 chapters. 😀
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