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Splerm and cup-o-sperm? I almost hurt myself laughing. Thanks!
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A story lovingly crafted. Many thanks.
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Great transition chapter.
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I am betting it’s J’s father orchestrating the whole thing to drive him back in the closet and back home where he can be controlled.
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I appreciate how Granger continues to grow.
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Thank you for a wonderful story.
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Yet another beautifully written chapter. I know the smart money is on Reza being gay, but there also is a bit of hormone-driven teenage boy to this story. I mean, what kind of (questioning, horny?) teen would (could?) say no to Otto’s tender ministrations? Talk about making vacation memories. Reza will have a whopper! You are a consummate storyteller. Thanks for the joy of reading your writings.
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What Siblings Are For
starboardtack commented on Laura S. Fox's story chapter in What Siblings Are For
Such an incredibly tender and living chapter.- 51 comments
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Did I ever tell you how much I hate cliffhangers and curve balls? So now by way of penance, you have to post early! Bad author, no doughnuts for you! 😂😂😂 great chapter.!
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An incredibly well-written chapter. Simply perfect!
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So many stories offer illusions of life, a dream world of what we want life to look like, based upon fables and idealizations. Your work comes the closest to chronicling the real lives of real people — and you are doing a wonderful job of it. I will be sad when Addy dies, as one day she must.
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This story has been a joy to follow and this last chapter a total delight. Thank you for all of this. It ends with overwhelming kindness.
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The soup kitchen setting was incredibly touching — Jonathan showing Maddox a very personal and vulnerable part of his life.
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I am struck by the gentleness of the interaction between Marco and Daniele. You could have played it up as skittish and tentative — that would have been the tried and true formula, but this is so much better.
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Chapter 2 -- My 42-Buck Adventure
starboardtack commented on RichEisbrouch's story chapter in Chapter 2 -- My 42-Buck Adventure
This was so spot on descriptive it made me really anxious as it brought up memories of my last two flats. And AAA "less than helpful" in both instances lol. Good story. -
Sure thing — Oreos and milk?
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A Boyfriend In Need Is A Boyfriend Indeed
starboardtack commented on Laura S. Fox's story chapter in A Boyfriend In Need Is A Boyfriend Indeed
I. LOVE. DEXTER.- 27 comments
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Charming!
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Ok, this is a pretty sorry metaphor but it is the best I can do: Some people like silverware with intricate patterns and curlicues but I like clean and simple lines. So many mistakes can be hidden if you provide enough distractions but nothing can be hidden when the design is straightforward and clean. For me, your writing is the latter -- clean, very deceptively simple, unadorned but close to perfect.
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Your storytelling is just so darned good! Not only do you give us a great historical piece but you humanize it -- you bring these people into our kitchens, dens, and our hearts. Thank you for your work.
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Too bad that the title “Something Wicked This Way Comes” already has been taken!
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I just picked up this story today and the first two chapters are fantastic. The images your build are so clear and you convey a sense of unease to a point where it almost is intolerable — both in your characters and in this reader. I am looking forward to what comes .
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Seven Swans a-Swimming
starboardtack commented on Valkyrie's story chapter in Seven Swans a-Swimming
This series started out beautifully and just gets better with each addition. It is amazing what you can do with such few words. Thank you for these holiday gifts. -
The Labors of Advent
starboardtack commented on Cole Matthews's story chapter in The Labors of Advent
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A Wall to Hide it All
starboardtack commented on Georgie DHainaut's story chapter in A Wall to Hide it All
There is so much more to the story than the point I upon which am about to focus — but it is the point most personal to me. I am the adoptive father to my now 25 y. o. son. At his request, we did do a birthmother search. I was able to find her and we did get to meet both her and my son’s half-siblings. It was a very tough experience as I was so worried about how it would affect my son. I guess I was my son’s Noah, in a way. It all worked out for the good, btw. You did a very very good job handling that part of the story. (Ironically, Noah is my middle name lol.) Overall this was a very good read. Thank you for time well spent.
