Funny how Ritch became an instant favorite even though he has such a minor part in the story right now. I'll have to be careful about trevealing too much, too early. There are a few stories ahead of you.
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Yesterday I told someone my writing was a tad messy at the moment since I'm juggling 5 different storis at the same time.
CDMX's done and most of it is pre-loaded in GA. Coral Castles and Chemist chapter 2 are in the editing phase. Another story, although not entirely written yet, has begun the beta reading step. I'm still hoping to post all those stories I shared banners for at the beginning of the year.
Welcome to the CJ-verse, Mark. Readers falling in love with my characters, and demanding they be featured in their own stories, has been a constant refrain in the comments. Love of family is at the core of the entire series. Enjoy!
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I have enough on my plate already!
This entire story was a sad one. Not sure I could write this type of stuff again. Although I do include sadness in my work, it tends to be mostly feel-good stories. I figure someone else can tackle the angst and pain.
You'd spend 3 hours to walk almost 10 miles round trip for ice cream?!?!?! That's a bit long for a stroll in my book.
Yes, Jeni's is close enough, but it's a chain based in Ohio. CJ would insist on a local shop.
Here's something for you to waste time on. LOL
DC's 15 Essential Ice Cream Shops
Did you enjoy it? It's the only story in the series written in first person, and the only story I've posted a chapter and left it at that. It's time to get chapter 2 done.
You're sooo good at googling.
Everhope's at 131 11th Street SE
That one's too far for a stroll. So are the ones I mentioned before in previous installments. I think one was in Chinatown?
Since they live in such an urban environment, I see CJ and Owen as typical millennials, walking to as many places as possible. I already know there are bars and restaurants in the area, and sooner or later we'll hear about their favorite bakery, dry-cleaner, and ice cream shop.
We don't know what she know or doesn't, except for what we've been shown. Rules tend be a bit different when national security's involved. I'm no conspiracy theorist, but I take anything any governmental official says concerning security, with a grain of salt.
He could have also been eyeing an opportunity to get sexually involved with CJ, Owen, or both. He could have been using the ballet dancer to test the waters.
I have so many questions... I want answers! Dammit!
Liars and cheats are often rewarded in the intelligence business. hell, it happens in business and sports. Who cares if you're scum, if you have enough money or athletic ability, we'll give you a pass. The initial conviction of Jeffrey Epstein's a perfect example. The current vaccine controversy has show some of our biggest sports stars are liars. I'm so glad the Green Bay Packers were bounced off the playoffs. Ooops, that was off topic. LOL