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Total narcissistic psychopaths! When is the next posting? Relief, please!!!!

I smell a rat! The pastor doth protest too much! I know there are those who call themselves "Christian" and use that to justify their less that Christian actions. There is no study of the message of Christ (whose life they profess to follow, except they don't!). No wonder there are so many who reject Christianity when they've only seen this representation of it.

You've given us more to look forward to. While no resolution to Kyle and Kim yet, this chapter has at least created the basis for solving the situation. Well done!

Things have definitely changed, but Zeke is not looking at one option: he, too, could have his memory wiped and then he and Tyler could start out together from ground zero. Of course, this still does not answer the question as to the nature of this organization, what is going on in the world out there, etc.

This story gives such a raw and realistic view of what it is like to live in a village owned by a corporation, be it a mill or a mine company. I really am enjoying it greatly.

You know I love your writing. This was a great way to start my day! And I do believe in premonitions.

Absolutely wonderful descriptions. It is the biggest fear I know I have in getting older. I look forward to more postings.

Not positive...could make sense, but a true twist would be even better....could it be his lawyer?

I was waiting for a shoe to drop...The storm has provided a perfect opportunity for a break for Mr. Greene. Now, we have to wait anxiously for the next chapter!

You've still succeeded in answering some questions, but the story is still a mystery wrapped in an enigma. Well done.

Facing the determining issues in one's life is always a difficult journey, but necessary to move through and beyond. Great chapter.

Feels like the area I lived in as a child...only instead of mills, it was the coal mines and company towns.

I got a late start reading this story. The basic plot is familiar, but the treatment is interesting. I am eager to see how you expound on it in a fresh way.

What a pick-me-up to begin my day! I loved every aspect of this chapter!

I still am waiting for the revelation of what this "organization" that G , Zeke and Corey belong to. G seems very focused on "protecting" Zeke, but from what? Good mystery writing -keeps us wondering.

Things have moved along quite well...do I get the feeling that another shoe might drop?

Having grown up in a small neighborhood where everyone seemed to know each other's business, the good thing about it was that we were all like one big family. The bad thing about it was there was little to no privacy. It was an enigma: at once comforting and yet smothering. We felt safe because everyone looked out for us as kids. But as we grew up, many of us moved on and out of town to discover a world outside our neighborhood. While there are some who still live there and relive the memories that were - but are not now - while the rest of us live in a much larger world. I am enjoying this look into life through the eyes of a young child.

You do write a hot scene! But it was definitely time for them to cement their relationship a bit more! Actually, more than a bit...

Confusion still reigns in my mind: I can only hope as the story progresses, I will fully understand it all. It is, however, well written and engaging for sure!

I agree that the lawyer connection should be investigated. I'm glad the family situation has been resolved: adopted children, for the most part, are very much wanted and loved by the parents. Giving birth does not always create warm and unconditional love of a child. Now on to further developments!

Another well-done chapter! You are correct in saying that any final decision in therapy is the client's: After all, the purpose of therapy is to assist the client to live a more self-controlled life. The therapist points out various options and potential consequences, always asking the client what they think of these alternatives but leaving decisions to the client and then following up with reflection post action. I am eager to see the discussion with the parents too!

An absolutely delightful story, wonderfully written, compelling plot, relatable characters, and one which will keep you riveted to each chapter. Other reviews expand the synopsis, so I won't. Just know that you're in for a treat.

A wonderful wrap to the story. While I would have totally enjoyed a chapter by chapter version of each of the events with Mike and the ex-in(out)-laws, this was a fitting way to tie all the loose ends up. I still hope for a volume 2 one day... Tony

As a counselor for many years, I have met families who made adoption a topic of normal discussion within the family. The children knew they were adopted but loved immensely. I also met a few families where the adoption was kept a secret in the belief that it would benefit the kids by not wondering why they were "given up". I know there are problems created by this situation as is evidenced by Kyle and Megan's parents. Up to this point, Kyle and Megan felt they had a wonderful upbringing. Now they'll have to work through all this as will the parents. I would assume they did not know the full background of the kids other than they were infants and available for adoption. As one who has gone through the adoption process only to be rejected in the end because the mother of my child (yes, ex-wife) failed to tell me that she did not want to adopt - she lied all the way to the final interview in telling me and the social worker that she was in favor of adopting - but when finally interviewed individually, she told the social worker she did not want to adopt. Thus, the process ended quite quickly. That was the beginning of the downfall of the marriage. Truth came out later that she didn't want the responsibilities of motherhood either and was quite eager to give me full custody of our son. I'm not sorry about that decision!

Kyle and Megan's parents "bought" them because they wanted to adopt and provide children a home. Do you think they even know about the beginnings? It is possible the doctor lied to them about the origins of the children too!