The chapters that originally described the video were reminiscent of an action movie, full of violence but not real in the sense that it mirrors most of our life experiences. When Wally confronts the ongoing fallout of the video where he is recognized and feels shame is an experience that is universally relatable (not that we have been raped or are in porn) in that each of us has to confront the repercussions of our past actions at some point. This story really moves me as Wally confronts his demons and grows into a man. Thank you
I love the premise for the story. Part of growing up is finally understanding what we really need in a relationship. I certainly makes finding a good partner easier. I won't offer advice as to what I hope for Liam, I will just sit back and enjoy the journey.
Discomfort regarding sex is not just confined to the rural south. My partner speaks of chicken dinners where you could have a wing, a leg or one of the other parts; thighs and breasts were never mentioned. On the other hand we slept together in her house the first time we visited without an issue. I like how you cover tough issues and never lose the humour in the story.
I appreciated how you had Rosalie intervene. We have been lucky and have never observed homophobia form our kid's school or friend's families. That was partly a result of engaging allies who were supportive and also a result of their efforts with others who may have been more on the fence. Some information comes best from a neutral source. When the neighbours see that other families can accept Alan and Peter, they can have an easier time getting to know and trust them. As always i look forward to the Saturday instalments
Another excellent story. I hope I don't offend but i do think that your writing skills are improving. Your latest stories have a subtley that the earlier stories can quite match. This story effectively covered many issues of coming out in high school but with the Leopard series I am carried by the characters and their hopes and dreams. Did I miss something but I did not understand what issues that Tremen had in the end and what motivated his hate. It seemed that some events in is past were the underlying factor and I missed.
I am really liking the story. Only one issue,that being the links to the character's thoughts. The format pulls me from the action and yet they become integral to the story. [unwanted suggestion] incorporate these asides into the main story to help flow. - its somuch easier to be a critic rather than a real writer so i will shut it now. As always thanks for the story.
drip................ drip................ drip.... drip.................................................. drip.............. drip........................................................ the torture continues - it hurts so good!
I'm baffled why Emmett is resisting. Oh wait no, I am baffled why Sasha is making this attraction so excruciating, but maybe I understand why. I have a feeling that the days will be longer and the nights shorter before we get satisfaction. arraign!!!
This was a nice little bump in the road. The relationship and the plot angle had already been developed to the point where a serious break between the boys would have just taken us down old territory. As it is, it was a final little cliffy on the path to true love. Thanks for the journey.
This was a wonderful story. As much as I would have liked it to continue, it was the perfect length. I have a whole new appreciation of ink. I loved the intimacy of the shop and the mentoring that Kip received.
Love the story and the armchair parenting in the reviews. Mine is a teenager now and "The rainbow comes and the rainbow goes" By that I mean 7 different mood changes before breakfast on some days. All worth while though. I do really feel for Alan and Peter stepping into the breech as they have. Can't wait for more
never doubted that Em will end up with Jian but what's killing me is waiting for Jian to find his fur. Just don't buy all that suff about Jian having heightened senses just from living with shifters....oops were we not supposed to someone on this???
Doing a whole chapter on the draft is brave. You managed to create the excitement for fans combined with the excrucuating torture for the prospects as the event winds out. All that and i still choked up a bit for Ty. I also held my breath earlier that he wouldn't slug his dad in their earlier confrontation. Hope the story doesn't wind up too fast after the draft - it will make Saturday mornings too dull
Its so unfair. Preston has totally got to be the top in his relationship with Indie. I don't care who has the bigger dick. Otherwise its just so Telenovella.
Another great chapter. I really admire how you have been able to craft the story within the structure of a real AFL draft. While that provides details to work with it also gives you a lot of constraints once you head down that path. Amazing job and all the more exciting.
I enjoyed the chapter. I always like complex characters and this chapter provided depth for Dorian, Leo and even a tiny insight into Dorian's father. If all characters were likeable there would be no tension, however that don't have to simply be different extremes. Dorian is beginning to find his way. He has a lot of growing up to do given how sheltered/rigid his childhood has been and it will likely have some rough patches. thanks for the gripping read
alot of themes are being set up here. I am really wondering what will happen with Geraldine and Kevin, hopefully a friendship will form. Warick was earlier warning Kevin that a little romance might be a good way to embark on his exploration rather than jumping into sex and now Kevin is heading off with Geraldine, who he has already realized doesn't attract him sexually, barely knowing her ... interesting
Just one question, Frank is "dead" and all his assets are transferred to Barry - are his sons left high and dry - no parents, early twenties and no resources?? Query aside, i am lovin the story