Being from Texas and now living in Mississippi, I can say small towns are the same thing pretty much all over. Also being the parent of a seriously ugly dog, I have to thank you for including some imperfection!
I found this story on a friend's favorites list yesterday afternoon, and I haven't put my phone down for 14 hours. This story is perfect. The characters are amazingly real, the twist will knock you down, and the emotional range, from the highest highs to the depths of despair, is, frankly, stunning.
Well, while I am kind of surprised at the way this ended, it definitely did set up for a sequel. I loved the story, and though I agree that we could have known a bit more about Erik, it was a wonderfully written piece, and I thank you for sharing it with us!
I'm gonna be sad to see this saga end. I've so fallen in love with CJ and all his friends and family. Thank you again for all your hard work on this story!!
I've loved this story since I found it a while back. It's wonderfully written, the characters are well developed and realistic, and the mythology is a hundred percent accurate. Thanks for the new chapter!!
I just found this series, and have to say, I'm impressed with all the information, character depth and plot lines that you managed in just a few chapters. Definitely looking forward to reading the rest!!
Wow. That was an incredible story. I can see where it would be a difficult read for some, but it was well worth any discomfort. Personally, I found it to be an uplifting tale of sorrow, unrest over the past, and finally, forgiveness. Another great tale, Val. Thank you!
I liked the outcome here. I'll add that it's difficult to realize that someone you know, even casually, is being abused, and it can be even more difficult for them to accept the help that they need, especially from a surprising or unlikely source. As with everything else I've read of yours, this is very well written!!
I'm starting to sound like a skipping CD or something, but yet another great chapter, man! I don't have a whole lot to add to the above comments, but I also remember my first time seeing the Names Project laid out - it was on the mall in DC, and I was 16 years old. I'd been out on my own for a year, after being tossed out of my parents house for being a little queer...or a big queer, since I was already 6'3, I guess...but it was a good moment for me - it gave me hope to see all of these people working so that these names would never be forgotten...maybe people weren't all assholes after all.
I discovered this story on Friday, thanks to the "ads" at the bottom of the page of another that I was reading, and I literally couldn't put it down! I read all of over the weekend, and I absolutely love it! Can't wait for more!