Cia

I was a Leo, I'm still a Leo. Not surprising and a lot of the classic traits of that sign fit me. I wouldn't work well as anything else

Woo hoo and Yay for you! Hard word work and lots of caffeine I bet!

Yes, endings often come after a break in my writing, I have a hard time facing them myself. I try to make the happy endings believable and keep my 'character angst' within the realm of the not absurd while still bringing enough drama to create a good story. It's a fine line, I'm lucky to read voraciously so I often get fine examples of what to do and what not to do. I'm happy you enjoyed the story and thank you so much for taking the time to leave me a comment to let me know!

Of course it's sappy! Haven't you read my other stories? I may be a sadistic Supreme Being but I am all about the happy endings. However... you sort of touched on the fact there could be more out there. I didn't tie up all the loose ends Thank you so much for all of the comments and thoughtful insights you've shared throughout the story. I always love hearing your take on everything.

Well, it's partly knowing the medical field and guns, and partly that I had a family member shot with a 22. I know what they can do and well... use what you know, right? I'm glad I got at least a few twists in on you, since I pretty much laid out the story as I went. I thought about keeping Alan alive to torture him a bit, I like the idea of your naughty pics. That would be funny and sadistic as hell. However, in this case I wanted closure. Since I get to be the Supreme Being in my stories and dance my little puppets to my heart's desire I got it. Don't I wish life worked that well! You campaign all you want, I still say CJ, Nephy, or even you have me beat! Uh huh, I said you!

I definitely plan to come back to these characters. I want to expand the secondary ones, and yes, definitely more with Neri. Denise... I needed an older maternal person to counteract Dane's evil grandma. Everyone needs a soft loving hug once in a while from someone that reminds you of those days when being enveloped by those arms meant everything was going to be okay. I really appreciate your comments and being patient with my erratic posting schedule.

Yes, this time 'soon' really was soon! I'm glad you liked the ending. Alan deserved to die. Yeah, Charlie and his grandpa. Little twists for people to not really expect are absolutely essential. Thanks for the review!!

Hubris By Cia It was there again, following me. Tracking, pacing, moving as I moved and mirroring my every step. I darted to the side of the room to escape it but from the corner of my eye I could see it still there. It was waiting, right at the edge of my vision. It watched me; it was always looking back at me when I dared to peek. I was never alone. A schism had opened inside of me and I now operated on two levels. My mind was at once brilliantly lucid; able to think and reason

He was never alone. Rage against that which torments him has broken him completely. His fate is decided.

I like the detail on the house and wonder what, if any, role it has to play later. I also think that Ken is a devious man with someone going on in his head. He's capitulated wayyy too easily. It will be interesting to find out Can't wait to see ch. 8.

"I can't believe it's finally here!" Dane said excitedly. "Me either," Tap laughed, reaching for Dane with both hands. Dane slapped at them, "Stop trying to grab me! I can't tie your tie if you keep moving." "I'm just so excited. Graduation, moving into your apartment next week and then college in the fall. I'm glad we got accommodated in the dorms," Tap said with a huge smile. "I told you we could have gotten an apartment, I can afford it," Dane pointed out. "But we don't need it

Dane jerked when a large heavy hand came down on his shoulder. He whipped his body around and lunged at the blurry figure of a man, unable to see clearly through the tears filling his eyes. "Easy son, easy," The man said. Dane paused, he knew that voice but it took him a minute to place it. The deputy! The older one, that’s it. Dane stood there panting as the deputy held him by the shoulders, "It's okay, you're safe." He waved two paramedics into the room and they rushed over to the two falle

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Oh no, Natham is definitely central to the story. For me, dialogue is the hard part. I really work at that part of a story. I'm glad that the attempts are paying off!

I like the blend of modern fantasy. You are able to bend and twist things to your will and yet leave some things the same. Teenagers... ah fun! I get to relive my more uncontrolled years to inhabit the minds of these guys. That's always interesting

And so they meet! River is in lust... then he catches a glimpse of the true Silver. What will it take to catch another one? Love this story!!

I never would have expected this chapter to lead to the story it does. I love River's character. He seems to 'real'. I was so frustrated by the other characters in this chapter with their evasiveness in regards to the new person because you really brought his feelings out. It made me identifiy with the story early on! Love it!

Yay! I'm glad you liked it. I was in a mood for urban fantasy and these characters really are fun to write. I see many stories to come with them! Thanks for the review!

OH yeah, you never write cliffhangers! I so don't buy that! Go ahead, I'm nominating you and Quonus I must fight back! Thanks so much for the review!!!

Well thanks for reading and reviewing anyway!! Yes, this story was all about the romantic happy ending type. Plus I added in a huge amount of my own love, photography.

Happy Birthday!!

OMG, LMAO. Feel better soon CJ

Hmm... I've never dated. I met Josh right after I was 'officially' allowed to at 16. I'ddone the typical young kid, oh you're cute, let's go out, thing before him with people I knew and strangers but it was mostly physical back then. As an adult I'd be royally S.O.L. because I have no idea how it's done. Add in the fact that I'd rather stay home and read over going out anyday and I will probably be alone unless I meet a hot librarian. I see a lot of those in stories, so it could happen, right?

For the pics... Andy, you might have your gallery set so that only friends can see your images, you can adjust those settings in the edit profile area under the gallery options. That would prevent Mike from seeing them if he isn't one of your friends As for the news, YAY!! I'm so happy for you! Also dear, remember to give that 5 week leeway. Moms who have given birth before often will go early, 37 weeks is 'term' and yet doctors will also often let them go 2 weeks after the due date as long as everything looks good. This day is the VERY last concrete day you've got in the course of a pregnancy I think it's natures way of getting us used to the absolute wrench a baby throws into our ordered lives. 2 things, researching is great. Reading up on things can help if you've not been around kids a lot before and won't have much chance, classes too. I don't think you should put down your 'style' though either. If you are laid back and calm, often times the baby will calm too. No one will know your baby like you will and parent's advice is often outdated. Then if you can't figure out what's wrong or are still concerned, call the advice nurse. Every good pediatrician's office has one. You can get advice and they are usually pretty good about calming first time parents down. P.S. We'll make sure Mike knows to catch the baby(ies). Pretty much you'll be on your own Try just sitting down.

Aww, at least you see the problem.