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Topher Lydon

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  1. Topher Lydon

    Chapter 3

    They're what each other needs at that moment. All fire and heat, it's like a Spanish telenovella, just with less slapping.
  2. Topher Lydon

    Chapter 12

    Cam makes it, he's a firm little character, changes his Dad for the better.
  3. Topher Lydon

    Chapter 3

    I learned when I was abroad, in a place where there were only five westerners in the entire city, that sometimes you can't choose your friends, you have to forge them.
  4. Topher Lydon

    Chapter 2

    Does it move Yes> Should it? >yes >done Yes> Should it? >no > Ducttape No> Should it? >no >Done No> Should it? >yes >WD-40
  5. Topher Lydon

    Chapter 2

    I had the gas man round last night, and I don't think either of us would have enjoyed that bill.
  6. Topher Lydon

    Chapter 3

    I love the Kyle-Garrett dynamic in this story. Bully-Bullied to real best friends, showing how much of High School was nothing more than performative bullshit.
  7. Topher Lydon

    Chapter 11

    Bobby's a fan favourite, that one character that doesn't do what you expect and sets off on his own path. There's a sequel that gets into him when he's a bit older, and his fondness for Timmy McCormick
  8. Topher Lydon

    Chapter 2

    50,000 times a day? Poor Finn, he's going to need more lube
  9. Topher Lydon

    Chapter 3

    Kyle wins
  10. Chapter Four: The Cleanup The Crime Scene The silence that followed was heavier than the one before. It wasn't the silence of anticipation; it was the forensic silence of a bomb site after the dust has settled, when all that's left is to catalogue the damage. Garrett lay on his back on the cold, unforgiving concrete, staring up at the greasy underbelly of a 1998 Ford F-150. A single, perfect drop of black oil hung from the transmission case, a glistening teardrop poised to
  11. Topher Lydon

    Chapter 10

    Jack wants a word with Cobb for that.
  12. Topher Lydon

    Chapter 8

    Vengeance is coming, I promise.
  13. Topher Lydon

    Chapter 15

    That and Dyson now has to deal with the fact that his "men" have been stealing from him. He's got a bit of a civil war on his hands. Should make things interesting. He's also down two men, one on a palate, the other on his knees. So it's swinging Kier's way.
  14. Topher Lydon

    Chapter 15

    To explain some of the influences in the writing of this. Watch WENTWORTH, an Australian tv show. Phenomenal demonstration (especially the first season) on the nature of power, dominion, and how people in a closed system have to survive. Show looses the plot later on, but the Bea stuff works well. Gotta love a woman with hot Press.
  15. Topher Lydon

    Chapter 15

    Dyson has his own kingdom to master, and his foundation is shaken, the logic is that he will have to reassert his dominion, or face a challenge of his own. A brutal message is the only response left to him.
  16. Topher Lydon

    Chapter 15

    Riley again, WINNING!
  17. Topher Lydon

    Chapter 15

  18. Topher Lydon

    Chapter 15

    Chapter Sixteen: The Concrete Throat The canal underpass wasn't a place; it was a condition. A gullet of weeping brick and sweating concrete, it swallowed light and sound and spat back only echoes and the cold, wet breath of the earth. The air was a solid thing, thick with the smells of stagnant water, rat piss, and the deep, mineral damp that rises from forgotten foundations. Graffiti bled down the walls in neon gangrene—tags, threats, declarations of love for girls who would never
  19. Topher Lydon

    Chapter 14

    SEE, I knew there was a reason I adored ya!
  20. Topher Lydon

    Chapter 7

    Bobby Grady is an icon, with a thing for the Telegraph lad. And Bowler hats.
  21. Topher Lydon

    Chapter 14

    Key Differences in American Yorkshire Tea The Blend: Many "for export" versions are blended specifically for "U.S. water" or local palates, which often results in a weaker, more astringent, or bitter taste compared to the smooth, creamy profile of the UK version. Tea Bag Style: Authentic UK Yorkshire Gold usually comes in plain, square tea bags. The U.S. versions often feature strings and tags, which typically contain less tea per bag and produce a much "thinner" brew. Origin/Packing: While the UK product is packed in North Yorkshire, some American stock is "packed in the UAE" for international distribution, leading to a noticeable drop in freshness and "heft". How to tell if it's "the real deal" If your American friends are buying it, tell them to check the box for these signs: Avoid the Strings: If the bags have strings and tags, it is almost certainly the inferior export blend. Look for "Orange Pekoe" labels: In Canada and sometimes the U.S., the labels may change for regulatory reasons, but the company claims this remains the "same blend" as the original. Check the Packing Address: Ensure it was packed by Taylors of Harrogate in the UK rather than an overseas facility. To get the authentic experience in the U.S., enthusiasts typically have to buy the British-imported loose leaf or the large 160/240-count boxes of square bags through specialist importers rather than local grocery aisles. Remember ORANGE PEKOE is a war crime going back to the Revolutionary war (or as we like to call it, that little Tantrum over there) !!!! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 !!!!
  22. Topher Lydon

    Chapter 14

    HERESY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  23. Topher Lydon

    Chapter 2

    the other's is Jiffie
  24. Topher Lydon

    Chapter 2

    To be fair they are in a garage, where there's all manner of lubricants in easy reach.... just sayin
  25. Topher Lydon

    Chapter 2

    Well in the olden days, when I was but a lad, we didn't have any of these newfangled things, spit and here's a pillow to bite down on.... Ahhh things are sooo much more comfortable now... mostly. Though there was this one time where I was... *ahem* preparing to... um.. and my hand slipped on a patch of lube on the bed, and I fell... and that poor lad.... I swear that squeal still haunts my dreams LOL Ahh Matt, if you ever read this, you were... *ahem* very brave to um... try again.
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