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At first I wondered how I could have been so far off in expecting Ash's father to be a raving ass--heh--you didn't let me down, did you? While I'm sure that the relationship (oh yes, it's there) CAN work, I have to wonder how they will get past all of the obstacles that are sure to rear their ugly heads. For one, I'm sure that now Josh is going to be out of work. How will they survive that? Thank you, Nephy.

Ahaa...much better! Ash is alive! But I hope he changes his mind about keeping secret the names of the dirtbags who assaulted him. Josh is right-you can't let people get away with doing things such as this. It will only escalate. You're making me think, Nephy. I haven't really run across a situation like this before, I don't believe. Off the bat it appears to be a lose/lose situation. (I mean in real life) Surely you could pull some strings and let these two be an exception? And wowzey! I can't WAIT to see what happens when Josh meets up with 'ol dad! Thanks, Nephy I didn't say "thanks" for chapter two because I was pouting.

Hold on there, Nephy!! Is it your intention to KILL the boy? My Lord! Ash certainly has a plate-full of hard life right about now. And the 'demons' become the 'angels'? I'm going back to the cemetery-it was a lot safer there, don't you think?

If Josh doesn't get into some serious trouble before this is over..... And as usual Nephy, you 'painted' a gorgeous picture in the cemetery! Not just your description of lights and reflections of lights, but by using an old man in a cemetery kneeling over what was probably his wife's grave, preparing to place flowers on it, you made a truly three-dimensional portrait of 'love' without using a stereotype (boy-girl etc). A great begining! Thanks, Nephy.

This is the first time I can remember that song moving me so. Thanks, Tomas! @ Ricky: Big hugs! You know how happy I am now!

Hey Mike. I listened to all of those histories and I am impressed! There may be hope yet...... Thank you for posting these.

No panic, right? You scare me sometimes. We'll just pretend that there really IS a chapter 25, ok? Sooo...write something and I'll pretend to read it.

I am so sad that no one has seen this, Nephy. So sad. This is such an exciting story, with just enough hanky stuff for the macho types to not be ashamed to show emotion---aww "I" liked it Nephy! Right to the end when all of my skin-hair was standing up amongst those goose bumps! "Red Gold" Is just as much a favorite of mine as any of the rest of your stories! You are the QUEEN..oh wait..jeez..that would be me.. You are--Nephylim

Thank you Cia. Your info here is so right to the moment! When I read a particular post/storydirective I evaluate it and decide right then--'this was good/bad' or something not even worth rating. As for the ratings. Gold stars? I see them all over the place but I have never opened my peepers wide enough to see how to 'use' them. And from reading other post(s), I'm not the only one who has no idea how to use 'em. My personal opinion is that I like the review option: whether that be in the forum section or the story section. However! It seems rather redundant to me to post a review in the chapter/story area and then do it again in the story thread. ? I'm open here. There is no way that I would read a piece of literature and not comment on it in a friendly way. Whether I liked the presentation or not, I would be positive in my remarks, or I would not comment. There are so many authors here who plead with us readers to be honest with them--tell them--the yeas and/or nays of their stories. That's fine to a degree. I won't hurt another person's feelings over something that is important to them and , while interesting to me, was not from my bosom! ok out thanks for listening, Cia.

Mr. Tipdin sir, If I could give you a dozen (or more) positive votes for this post I most certainly would! What is a "rep" supposed to do? I breifly disappeared from GA, and came back to find astronomical reputation points posted to people who ...did WHAT?...to 'earn' those points? IMHO! pos and neg means nothing unless you actually read the stories AND the posts on the various threads! AND, if you have done THAT, then it's like comparing your opinion with that of a movie critic (nameless) whether thumbs 'up' or thumbs 'down'! It is your OPINION only. Why should Joe Shmoe give a rats ass what "I" think about a particular topic/story--but more importantly, why should MY opinion make someones rating go down? just asking As I drag myself out of the cellar, sir,I feel glad that I am ALIVE! hugs

II'm staying in MY neck of the woods, Andy! btw still have the fingers crossed

Outstandingly funny--along the lines of the dolls out of the truck bed!!

I wish for you and mom to have a safe trip back to comfort the young fellow. Hang in there, Ricky. edit: page bottom--page top.

I gave you my feelings over somewhere else--you know. On this thread I'm feeling a lot better, though! Have a safe trip back to us and give a big huggie to Dustin!

I'd lean more toward funny as hell...oh wait...Christ!!!

Ricky. Jesus, man! I so didn't want to hear this! What a wake-up call to all of us about how quickly life can turn upside down. My tears and prayers (ya- I still pray) are with and for you and Dustin and Mom. I really wish I could simply make it all just go away, but we know that won't work. It's been FOREVER since I thought someone needed a hug like I'm giving your family at this moment, and you have it now. Keep the strength, buddy! Dave

"Also I bite the poor doll's hands and feet and even noses....." Soooo--you have met 'Nephylim'! tsk!

You have no idea how hard it is to NOT comment about something that you already know.

Our dear MYR, A heartfelt "Happy Birthday" and thank you so very much!

Here we go-- You must realize that I was a bit younger than now. edit: WAY too big!

I really enjoyed this, Nephy! That surprises me, considering the content. While it doesn't actually 'glorify' suicide, it allows someone who has been forced to reconsider his life's destiny, a final chance to find peace, which he does. hugs I'm really glad that just after the moment of commitment, you didn't turn Daniel's *answer* into some sort of monster-- thereby destining him to a hereafter of "Hell". Thanks, Nephy! I loved it!

WOW, Nephy! You have a wonderful way of making one's skin crawl! *shivers* Although this was a 'Short Story', you (and SO typically Nephy) made it last a lifetime for our tortured friend. I wonder why something so horrible can hold us with such overpowering excitement? I can only guess that there is a bit of the torturer in each of us. hmm Now I'm going to stick my neck out here! No sooner had the story ended, I was flooded with thankfulness that Galen had relieved the pain of our friend. Also I believe that the other voices he heard belonged to other of his friends who had passed on before him. And I have to confess that I did not make the connection about a lover being the rescuer, but in hindsight I suppose .... Riveting story, you! Thank you!

Thanks for this story, Nephy. Every now and then a short story acts as a bit of a cleansing prior to tasting the wine, and this one became both the rinse AND the wine! The sweetness here came from using innuendo, rather than detail, in describing WHY Effy had missed all of those appointments--Why he was hurting. But good Lord! "Anger rolled over him like pus from a lanced boil." eewwww. I absolutely LOVED the story, Nephy! huggies ps: I've some catching up to do, huh? p

I spied your name on the birthday list yesterday, but since nobody had started a thread I thought that maybe you had left GA while I was gone. I'm quite happy that I was wrong, because you are one of the sanest members here! Happy birthday to you Happy birthday to you Happy birthday dear Graeme! Happy birthday to yooou. and many more!!