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I sincerely hope that Darien turns that building into a pile of slag - once Mattie is out of it of course 🙃

This isn't the first time I've read a tale where children were collectively raised and therefore all were cherished, vs. the traumatic experiences that being born into the random families and situations and families we are currently born into, bring. Something to contemplate. That's a sci-fi utopia I beleive might be a saving grace to this planet, given the current state of humanity.

Mr Evans is a nasty sky creature... Cannot wait to read about his demise. May it be fitting. Rushing on to the next chapter

& so the next adventure begins!

I wish we knew more about the broken boy. So little has been said about him, yet the words draw you in and create a deep sympathy for the child.

Sephradon's introduction quite clearly show us she's not going to be easy to get rid of. Interesting that this is also our first glimpse at the hint of the power that Enarbrem personally wields - outside of the fact that he's the commander & owner of the Amsus, for all intents & purposes. Love this story & am very glad to revisit

I wonder if it's a case of Schaef not clearly communicating that they're thoroughly done, or a case of Thor not getting the message no matter how loud it is. I feel for the poor guy, but it seems to be the second option. & yes, Will definately has to stay as far away from him as possible 🫣

Dexter's vibe is creepy and predatory tbh. Not too happy with how callously Jeremy got rid of Carter either... Hmm

I've always loved Will for the way he has his people's back & for his ability to place boundaries and demand they be respected. JJ was amazingly self-centred and vile towards him & Brad. Besides, at what age exactly are we expecting the family to stop coddling JJ? No one has really done him a favour by putting up with his bullshit. It's why it's gone on for so long. If I were that loyal to someone only to have them spit in my face like that - they're dead to me. Will was nice to direct any energy at JJ at all, even if it was a punch, because the only energy I have is the bare minimum of politeness at family functions. I'm glad he had people standing up for him because he's right. Just because someone is family doesn't mean that you have to put up with untenable abuse forever. As for Jack and his nasty little announcement and the timing - is it crack? Marie summed it up succinctly. May he get what he deserves.

Wait... jj is eighteen??? Sorry, but that's all I could focus on after reading the story & then the comments. Brain came to a halt. Can anyone confirm so I don't have to re-read a couple books 😅

This story is really unlocking a lot of old memories. I think most of our families in southern Africa must have been watching dynasty 🫠, lol. And the whole struggle with the Catholic/Calvinist issue, going to Catechism at church, because thank heavens we weren't fed that bs at school. Big box to unpack, as a person raised but Catholic, who is currently agnostic 🫣. The rage that my female parental unit unleashed when I read the Holy Books of other religions as a teen, lol. Anyhoo, I hope this article is of some help to our young protagonist after the clusterfuck of the last chapter (which of course is always magnified in one's teens). If I were to ever name a son Steven, it'd certainly be after Mr Biko. Alas, the oven is closed for business permanently. Very curious as to where you'll take us next, & what box of memories shall be opened next 😅

I think one thing Europeans don't really understand, is that white Africans are just that. Africans. All my African white and Indian friends immediately went back home after uni in the North. They found everything there unbearable and most were seriously depressed until they got back. If you're born and raised there, it's difficult to tolerate life in the global North.

Love this for them ❤️ So very sweet how they came clean

If this story goes anything like real life did for me, Mr Jason fucktard is gonna get expelled. Expulsion from schools like this is ruinous & the shit head deserves it. I like how the boys' friendship is evolving tho ❤️

I grew up Botswana and went to a Private Cambridge School. This is all so familiar, lol. Except the bullying part. At least for the five years I was there 😅. Bullied the bullies and convinced them it was not worth it in form 1. Nothing like a skinny girl chasing the big dudes off with a big mouth. Can't wait to read on!