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You don't need a professional matchmaker or dating service when you have a sneaky, intelligent and ingenious son who fiercely loves you. This is a sweet short filled with love. A very feel good story that will provide a quick boost to your spirits.

A very efficient and lovely story filled with love!

That's a damned good estimate, assuming you are referring to only their comments on this chapter.

A very short treat in a unique universe. A good story to read during a short wait. I like interesting and quirky stories. This has the added benefit of being short enough to kill a bit of time while waiting. There are some really fun twists to the plot and a lot of irony.

Short and sweet trip in a quirky universe. Nice treat!

I think the word you are searching for is delusional MrsGnomie.

I'm not gonna jinx a vacation though, so I'll keep my mouth !

Nope! Not in the least cringy. I loved the entire story from start to finish and didn't cringe once. You have gotten much better, but this first work was a definite 5 star story.

I can't really say more than the comment already made. I do share the sorrow expressed by @astone2292 at the death of Matthias. His abrasive humor and unbridled lust will be truly missed. The transition was wonderfully described, and I am happy Bernie has his own protectors.

I know that we are all anticipating Bernie's transition and hope it will go well. Curtis is so stupid that I can believe the Benefactors thought he would be an effective spy. Of course there will be danger, but the Supreme Alpha Taylor is now warned and on the lookout for trouble. Curtis would not be someone who would be expected to present a gift to Bernie, so I'm sure that Taylor, Chad, Axel or Adam will be able to stop Curtis before he utters the words that will set the bomb off. I am sure it is the words the Emperor emphasized, because no one can predict the exact time. Mattias as much of an ass in Alex's road trip with Adam, is a hysterically funny! Running out of bears in a crowd of over 200 hundred? At least Bernie has his number and pegged Mattias. The only question is if Chad got into the action.

Great discussion in the comments with a lot of very good points.

I don't envy either boy. It's a tough decision as it now stands. It pits the love and teachings of Deke's family against the love he and Colby share.

It is very difficult to believe that Deke who was raised to respect life can accept what Colby has done. Unless of course, Colby has enthralled Deke. Although vampire universe cannon hold that vampires have no soul, Colby does act like he has one. @Comicality, I only have one thing to say. "Well here's another nice mess you've gotten us into!" (Slightly paraphrased and attributed originally to W. S. Gilbert, but made famous by Oliver Hardy.) How the hell are you going to get us out of this mess? 🤔

The battle with the coyotes was unusual for a couple of reasons. Minor issue being coyotes live in family packs, but hunt alone, or at most in pairs. Colby's gang displayed amazing powerful abilities, or was it magic? Still not sure what they are, but Colby wants to explain it all to Deke. Hopefully we will know more after the next chapter.

Up on a tab and following it! Thanks for the suggestion!

I also agree that these are neither coyotes or Priest's posse. I think they may be the real monsters being chased by the posse.

I am getting some mixed signals about this story. Colby doesn't seem to have some of physical characteristics of a vampire like cold to the touch, or complete darkness when the sun is up. The sex was hot, and the dialogue sounded authentic for young teens of the time. I just wonder if the secret is what I thought it was.

I guess I'll have to do a little more searching on your page. Working the Night Shift and Salem Revisited are on my list now.

Thanks Clo! Have a great day!!

Hi All! I saw this on Val's essay the Writing World blog posted just now. Thought you all would like to know.

BTW, I just hope Max doesn't have to deal with ice when he's shoveling. I have hurt my ankle too many times that way. Of course when I did, it was with Oregon snow which is very heavy with water and can quickly turn to ice.

Hi Gary! Sorry to hear about the kitten.

Hey Page! Nature struck here too. I got a rude awakening at 4:30 this morning. A 4.4 earthquake centered 50 km to the east of Chiang Mai. Woke up to find internet was out in our building. The quake had broken the fiber cable. I'm using my phone as a hotspot, but it is agonizingly slow. No other damage.🙏

We may have to wait for the next book, but it will be fun to see how Tyler's family reacts to the new additions to the family.

I am sure @drsawzall would say that your comments throw us a lot of...