K.C.

Rustle, I can't thank you enough for everthing you have done for me, my stories and my life! You are more than a editor, you're such a wonderful friend! I always look forward to hearing your thoughts about how to improve...even if you do make me keep a dictonary by myside (you and your big words ) This story has been such an emotional ride. You helped me when I struggled, either from hitting rough patches in the story or a few hard times in my real life...you have been there for me! I can't ever express how much I appreciate all that you have done.

Thank you, Pfox. This has been a really difficult year losing my mom, but she really liked this story. It make me feel good thinking that she knows that people are reading my stories...but she will alway be my biggest fan It's bittersweet. Thanks for reading and letting me know that you're enjoying the journey

I know that you've been trying to put off finishing this story but I'm glad that you did! I think that Scott deserved a second chance and in reality most of us have done something in our past that we could have used a second chance Thanks so much for all of your encouragement. It has made me try harder to bring you and the readers the best story that I can! I will keep you informed of upcoming projects.

Thanks so much for taking time to let me know what you thought of my story. Sorry that I made you cry, that wasn't my intent but this was a very emotional story. I found myself getting choked up on more than one occasion. I like to think that there is something out there beyond this life and that the spirit that makes us 'us' will continue. It was a lot of fun writing this story but I'm excited to move on to other projects Thanks again for reading! Kc

So much has happen over such a short period of time...yet you still go into such detail that nothing is missed. I can't believe that Jacob and Kyle have only spoken for the first time 2 days ago. You don't go fast pace you go warp speed This Brings back memories of young love, those feelings of the first kiss and puppy love that to a young teen feels like the most important thing on earth. Their feelings really come across how they feel in the midst of their first romance. I'm really liking this so far

Very powerful in such little words. I like the short, choppy words it makes me feel his sharp pain with his blunt thoughts. Nice to see that you have started posting and look forward to reading more

I kept going back and forth over to kill Amanda or not kill her...do I let Tanner kill her or Shelby....questions, questions, questions. I had several conversations with Robert, Rustle and several friends over the ending and I think this is what I felt was right. Scott isn't perfect but nobody is, Gibby could look past his early jackass behavior as they learn to both accept each other, and they don't get together right away, it is a few years later. I the idea of these guys together as adults now that they have learned and grown as mature young men. I agree with you and the readers about Shelby. I feel sorry for Shelby but she is a kind, good and loving person. She's become a nurse and is a caregiver like her mother. That's why she can't kill Amanda, but she still has to keep tabs on her, which is why she went looking for her when she disappeared months earlier. I feel that Shelby and Gibby became such close friends that he has told her about him and Tanner. Shelby and Tanner were very close so I'm betting that even if Gibby never told her, she might have known already. Your rants are always welcome, Wayne! Thank you so much for reading and commenting, also for all of your words of encouragment and questions that have me working harder to bring the best story that I can. Thanks! KC

It was a hard decision to make Gibby suffer more than he already has. It was important for Jonathan to see the demons and to know that Gibby's mom was right, even if misguided. Gibby wasn't a virgin, he had a serious boyfriend before the fire. He told Tanner about his heartbreak but I didn't go into really great detail. I see that you've headed off to the epilogue. So excited to see what you think

I love to keep people guessing If it was predictable, I wouldn't have as much fun and boy have I taken liberty with this story. I'm glad you came back to read!

Wayne it might feel like the world's on your shoulders but remember to take time...breath. Smell your mom's flowers, sit and let the problems go (even if for a few minutes). Everything else will come and go. Hope things look up real soon!

Hi Bashful and Stephen! Oooooh looking forward to new stories to read. Welcome aboard the crazy train You joined at a good time, I'm looking for some new stuff to read so quickly get to it and start posting.

I promised a wild ride...did it deliver??? It was a very emotional story for me, too. It stirred up feeling about my own teen years, also, my mom edited the original screenplay that I had written of Shepherd's Crook years ago. She loved it but was mad at me for killing Tanner and she cried at the end. (making mom cry was a no-no ) I've kicked around the idea of publishing this but that would be down the road. Too many other projects going on right now. I'm glad that I've lived up to your expectations! KC

Hehe, sorry, I didn't mean to laugh. By now you should know me that I'm not going to let anything continue as predicted. Genius? :lamo: Nawwww, maybe insane with some talent sprinkled on top! LOL I'm so glad to see that you've read it. Kc

Thanks for the link, Andy! I haven't done it yet but I checked it out and it looked user friendly It's a great idea on how to protect yourself and your work!

I guess I didn't exlpain it as well as I could have. Shelby hasn't been searching for Amanda for 10 years. She has been living her life in Shepherd's Crook, she's a nurse and works at the hospital (like her mom) but she has been keeping tabs on Amanda until her father moved her again. He's moved her several times but this time he changed her name and tried to "hide/protect" her only 6 months earlier. Sorry for any confussion. I know that if it was my brother/sister, i don't know if I could ever get over it. I would want revenge too! Gibby will remember Tanner. I don't want him to lose those memories of him, but he will live a full life and be happy, and yes Scott redeem himself, he had to, to be with Gibby. Gibby deserves the best Thank you so much for your wonderful reviews. I'm so glad that you have enjoyed my story and that I kept it interesting from start to finish. KC

The last thing I wanted to do was make so many people cry, but I got a little choked up too. I also had trouble writing the scene with Gibby and his mom so soon after my own mom passed away. It was hard. I had to take lots of breaks and go get some air. As I said before guess at your own risk, I tried to make this story soooo unpredictable. I know that in the grand scheme of things, everything has been done before, but I still wanted to try to bring something as fresh to the readers as I could. It was hard to decide who lived and who died (kind of fun too) It's not everyday that you can commit so much mayhem and not go to jail So glad you liked it. I can't wait to hear what you think of the epilgue. KC

Haha- I was getting ready to say something about Amanda when I answered the last review but then I saw that you were still reading the epilogue...Didn't want to give away a spoiler! I think Tanner approves now, he want's Gibby to live a full and happy life. Scott on the other hand had a lot of making up to do to Gibby but I like that the worked it out and got together in the end Amanda will suffer for a long long long time.... Thanks so much for reading!! KC

Thanks! Sorry for the tears. I don't get very emotional over my own writing but this chapter really choked me up...expecially with Gibby's mom. I'm glad you liked it and thanks so much for all of your support!

Thanks Rocarules, sad yes and no! It still leave hope for the afterlife but Gibby has to live his life and we also got to see that Scott, even the idiot he started out as, was a good guy and Gibby and he are happy awesome, to have another fan!

About a year ago, I was driving home. I live in a very historic area that saw many bloody battles during the Civil War. Passing through the forest near my home, I saw a soldier standing among the trees. I could make out every detail of him, the buttons on his jacket, his sleeping blanket rolled on his back, several days beard growth, even the leather band on his short brimmed hat…I also could see the background through his body. I could see right through him!!! I noticed that he was watching me as I was watching him. He looked just as astonished to see me, in my truck that must have been bizarre to him. He could see me too! It was the most unexplainable thing I’ve ever seen.

You read the whole story today? Wow, I haven't even read it all in one day I'm glad that you liked it! thanks for reading!

:sword: I'll protect you! I know the crowds got stirred up at the end but I don't think they'll lynch anyone! I hoped readers would like the change of POV. I wanted Gibby's story to end with chapter 20 but I felt that I needed to do the epilogue to tie up loose ends. Shelby hasn't spent all 10 years tracking Amanda, her father changed her name and got her transfered. The friends and families of the victims have been keeping track of her, shelby was the one who went to track her down. Sorry if I didn't make that clear. The Grady's will do everything to protect Amanda even if she's a monster. (Yeah, there's nothing I wouldn't do for my kid...that would be such a tough situation!) I'm so glad that you read my story and took the time for all of your very intriguing reviews! It has been such an adventure and the readers response has been amazing! Thanks so much! KC

Awwww sorry for making you cry! I'm glad nothing in this story was predictable. The last thing I wanted was readers to walk away with a 'been there done that' kind of feeling. It was bold and pushing the limit but I tried not to go over-the-top. In a town this small the entire community is going to suffer because of this, the families and survivors. It was a tough decision on to how to end this, I wrote it,(then deleted it) several times until I was happy with the ending and I really feel this is way it should be. Just like life, there's not always a happy ending, even with the supernatural ghost aspect of the story, I tried to make it a realistic as possible. Thanks for reading

you don't think that's a good amount of suffering? Jeez, hate to see you hell-bent on revenge to know what evil stuffie you come up with! I'm glad you like it. Thanks, GJ so much for reading

A few people have told me that this chapter has a "filmy ending" I hope that's a good thing! I try to be a very visual writer with lost of imagery. Well, by now you guys should know that I try not to do predictable I'm sorry that I made you cry a little But I hope you forgive me and come back for my next story, thanks for reading KC