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    Chapter 60

    starboardtack commented on RichEisbrouch's story chapter in Chapter 60

    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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    Chapter 8

    starboardtack commented on James Carnarvon's story chapter in Chapter 8

    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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    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.
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    Sure thing — Oreos and milk?
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    I. LOVE. DEXTER.
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    Chapter 1

    starboardtack commented on Georgie DHainaut's story chapter in Chapter 1

    Charming!
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    Chapter 47

    starboardtack commented on RichEisbrouch's story chapter in Chapter 47

    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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    Chapter 6

    starboardtack commented on Tsukihana's story chapter in Chapter 6

    Too bad that the title “Something Wicked This Way Comes” already has been taken!
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    Chapter 2

    starboardtack commented on Tsukihana's story chapter in Chapter 2

    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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    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.
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    What a great imagination you have. Simply lovely!
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    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.
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    Chapter 31

    starboardtack commented on RichEisbrouch's story chapter in Chapter 31

    Fascinating chapter
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    Chapter 1

    starboardtack commented on drsawzall's story chapter in Chapter 1

    The best start to a story that I have encountered so far. Strands of love woven into every line.
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    Chapter 10

    starboardtack commented on FrankD's story chapter in Chapter 10

    A conversation I hope never to have with my son……… it brought tears to my eyes.
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    Chapter 50

    starboardtack commented on Filzmoos's story chapter in Chapter 50

    What a cliffhanger!
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    This was a marvelous story free from coming out angst but replete with love and respect. It was refreshing to encounter an older adult protagonist, someone with whom I can identify. Any chance of more characters like him in the future. (i.e. -- keep up the great work lol.)
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    Chapter 1

    starboardtack commented on James Carnarvon's story chapter in Chapter 1

    Welcome back to you and your family of characters.
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    Chapter 20

    starboardtack commented on RichEisbrouch's story chapter in Chapter 20

    You have such a respectful and gentle touch with your characters.
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    Settling Dust

    starboardtack commented on James Matthews's story chapter in Settling Dust

    A really great story — well written and thought out. Until I saw the “complete” notice, I thought that the father was going to make a surprise appearance — something that would have been an interesting twist. I look forward to what comes next for these two? Whether your write it or not, lol.
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    Sorry you have abandoned this. It is a good story. I imagine it would be a challenge to avoid cliche story lines but I think you could do it.
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    Chapter 38

    starboardtack commented on Krista's story chapter in Chapter 38

    So touching an end to the chapter. In spite of all that he does, he still is a little boy who needs to be comforted and know he is loved.
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