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I'm not sure it will complicate things--not right away. Seeing Kurt in the flesh would make things harder because of acute embarrassment. With Jay, there is mutual discovery.

Very good chapter, Mark, making JJ's motivations clearer to us. It looks like his plan for Alex is working--it may seem manipulative, but I think it will make both of them better people. Brad and Cam...I can see it working pretty well once Cam starts to accept the idea that gifts don't equate to charity or being bought. Brad knows Cam isn't after his money, Cam just needs to accept that Brad can give him a gift simply because he likes him. A sort of 'reverse' snobbery here, which I hope doesn't ruin their chances. I think, from now on, if Gary has posted before me, I'm just going to type 'Ditto' and have done--he always says what I wanted to say.

Not telling. That was my first rather graphic sex story ever...I tried to make it interesting, and reflect some of the call I had in real life back then.

J&M are now in their own story thread...all future chapters will be there rather than in Prompts. Keep in mind, 'Hope springs eternal'. I'm working on a new chapter right this second.

It's been over 35 years since I lost Duchess...I still was on the verge of tears as I wrote that. But it brought back so many good memories of her. My latest loss was July '13--my 8 year old Siamese girl...leaves me only with my nearly 14 year old Siamese, with luck, we'll go together. Her brother is my avatar pic--he was stolen back in '06.

That actually happened to me in school--I was much braver on the phone than I could have been in person.

Jay has a sense of self gained from his past experience in 4-H projects to draw upon.

Okay, you've managed something new for me: I don't know what to say or think about this story; I fully understand your point and also that of the other readers who feel something is missing in his life. Jack has my full sympathy. Whether the parents are to blame, I don't know--probably. Do I like them, no. I am conflickted about this story: it's well-written and conveys it's point nicely...but I'm not happy about it. In addition, the ending is a bit disturbing: he packs some dried food and canned, but no can-opener? I have a vague impression that the two of them are just going to be in the wild until one of them dies...probably the narrator, since he seems to think his horse is enough without a concern for working or eating. We don't even know his name. On to your next story--I'm sure I won't be ambivalent about it!

I don't know, Sasha...I came to this straight from Cowboy Summer, so I figure bull-riding...but somewhere along the line, I got the idea it was about a relatoinship between boyfriends. Am I nuts? The bit about it being 'in sport', reminded me of Jase and his cavalier attitude toward his partners and sex. I was never into rodeo or western stuff, but if you write anything else like CS, Chasing, or this, let me knw! I'll be right on it!

Oh Sasha, you did it again! Straight through with breaks oly to eat and feed the cat. I have to say that I was disappointed that Rhyder and Bryce didn't last--and that we only got to see Beau in the last part of the Epilogue--a bit more transition between the two, or more of Beau's entry would have mad eit eve nbetter. As it was, you are still hard to beat at making me feel a part of the story you are telling. As usual, now comes the part where I try to find something else by you which will last longer than a couple days since I tend to go straight through your work!

I loved the story, though it made me sad that he didn't have the courage t obe himslef until after his wife died. Is this in any way related to The Red Hat Society? My late aunt who died last year at around 80, had been a member of that for years--she was involved in many community events and charities, was a keen gardener, and had an independent streak a mile wide! She was herself at all times and never took crap from anyone. When in her early 70s she even roofed part of her two-story house! Seeing this story brought back so many nice memories of her--one of the best cooks I've ever known.

Yay--Eric is going to come out--and ask Nelson on a date if he doesn't do it sooner! Eric's logic on coming out is similar to mine--it's nobody's business, but if they ask nicely, I will consider telling them if ther eis a need. Can't wait for the next one--I like these guys a lot! One minor glitch: toward the beginning when Rob is telling him why he should come out, you repeat this 'so you can have a chance of'....a minor thing, but I know you pride yourself on excellence and it will bug you once you notice it hanging around.

Nope, not it at all...plenty more to come!Going to try to get the next post up tonight some time.

Nice job Wolf, and it's great to see these two again! Any chance of more of their adventures? Like a story, maybe?

***At Green Acres, Sextus invites Memnoch to stay, and Arrius arranges defences against the unknown threat to Pompeii.*** Strange dreams filled the head of Giton as he slept: he was enmeshed by bands of dry leathery skin which seemed to be sucking his youthful vigor from him...while other portions were wet and drooling but equally draining of his vitality. His attempts to escape were of no avail, and his only hope of release lay in daily exercise to try to replenish that energy which he wa

Jay did do that didn't he? He was just telling his sister where to get off--or so he thought--but he'd already told Miles he was cute, and we haven't seen things from his viewpoint yet....By the way--I meant to add in the first review--if Miles is 6'1, subtract about eight inches gives Jay a height of 5'6, 5'7 on a good day--5'8 in cowboy boots, which he likes. I'll make that clearer in the story.

You had me nervousw with 'I like this, but...' It comes as no surprise that you find subtle things in the story...your writing is full of it. In telling and enlarging on my own experiences, I didn't realize I was doing that. but perhaps I was subconsciously. Maybe I'm deeper than a shallow creek after all?

Wow, Tux...there are books on writing sexy fiction? I'll be checking to locate a copy...and I've seen references to Like People in another person's work here...that goes on the list too. My only experience with gay fiction before GA were things in old mags like Stars, Blueboy and Torso...and a few novels by Gordon Merrick. I did get a couple of the Men on Men anthologies, and the latter two opened my eyes a bit wider--but it took finding GA's friendly environment to think I might try writing something a bit more genteel than simple j-o stories. You guys are all so great to take an interest in a newcomer!

Well, as always Val...compact, to-the-point, fully satisfying and leaving me wanting more! Wonderful!

Darn it James--I was up all night writing my next chapter and posting it...I check my notifications one last time--and you write something! I'm suspicious of Wendy, but not going to make a final judgment...and I'm worried about why Oscar's dad is speaking on tv when he ought to be in jail. I'll read the first chapter again after a nap...you've definitely intrigued me, but I'm just too tired to thik straight at the moment. Welcome to the select club of late-night writers: either fools or madmen who must put something down when it comes to them, or risk losing the vibrancy!

I can't give anything away...keep reading. All I can say is this: I think most teens think about it once in a while, gay teens probably more. I never seriously considered it, but then, I had no prospects of finding someone to love and possibly lose at that time in life. The pills were part of the prompt requirements, and others have expressed shock at them....I promise drama like any good author...I just ask that you hang in there.

There's always someone you've wanted to tell off at some point. Keep going--to misquote Bette Davis: Fasten your seat belt, it's going to be a bumpy ride!

It makes perfect sense to me. Even though I'm writing it, it feels a bit like I'm looking in on a couple's private moments.

I try to keep some things back, and reveal others as a surprise 'asides' to make things interesting. Nice to hear that it seems to be working.

POV: Mikey, Mikey “Why do I even bother?” I muttered to myself as I stared into the bathroom mirror over the sink. I wiped steamy condensation from the large glass to reveal my damp hair; if I cut it too short, it accentuated my glasses even more, and if it’s longer, then the waviness and the cowlick are even worse. I give up—once it’s dry it won’t lay flat anyway. My eyes were brown, with just the faintest touch of green, and my complection was pretty clear, which only made my stubble mo