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Hi Spike! How are you today? Hope you have a great week.

Your are correct, Latins first used the word for human nasal hair. I should have said leave it to zoologists to appropriate it to animals like mammals and birds.

I like all the humor in the story. The bitch exchange between Corbin and his frat bros reminded me of the party in "The Boys in the Band". Really well written dialogue and funny read. Not vitriolic like the movie, but just as realistic.

Leave it to zoologists to use a Latin word meaning nostril hairs. The word sounds more like a kinky sex toy to me. I'm sticking with cat whiskers. 😁

Hi Dugh! How are you and Mum doing this Monday Morning?

Now that you have pointed it out, but not when I picked it out of the gifs. Good eyesight Danilo!

Great list! I've read all but Comicality's story. It's on my list, but a cowboy vampire is not overly compelling to me.

I appreciate your kind offer of refuge. ❤️ However, I could not in all good conscience put you and Mum in danger. Said imperious self sends almost as many nukes my way as he does Clo and Albert. Many thanks for you thoughtfulness.🙏

Hi Krista, the story is definitely not the same. Mom and rebellious son are forced to stay with family living on a ranch somewhere in Texas. Son discovers his bedroom is "haunted". Tried to check the several sites I used to read before GA, but no luck. It might be here, but I haven't learned to do a search using tags, yet.

You were obviously highly influenced by this educator. I can see the value of her lessons growing up as the little tomboy sister with 5 older brothers. We can still hear echos of her in your frequent lectures to the Korner Krew. That's why the emergency kit in the korner has a ton of earplugs.

The characters are interesting people and I enjoyed the bantering. I also thought the slow flirting between Pete and Corbin that gradually increased was especially well written and entertaining. Excellent beginning.

You could always make roasted penne al la weinerdog if it gets hot. Hot roasted penne could be fun if not filling.

I loved the comments in this chapter. I loved even more how these three characters are developing. Elias would be a fitting name for a guy from 100 years ago so I will use it as a reference. Elias seems not to remember how he died. Could it be because he hasn't? His surprised use of the term buggerist doesn't suggest bias or bigotry, just knowledge. In some aspects he doesn't seem a typical ghost. Kaelie is a great character. I like her personality and attitude. She makes a good sidekick for Asher and obviously knows him well. Asher is also a great character I have empathy for since his kindness and compassion outweigh the fear he is feeling. It was funny that he is uncomfortable being around a ghost that can walk right thru him. A very enjoyable chapter. ❤️

Nice to know that you are on the same page about serial killers and the like. A ghost, but not a ghost story is an interesting comment. I have read a different story with the same idea and loved that story so I am more intrigued by this idea. I did love the way you set up the story and built the tension. Looking forward to reading this story. Excellent start.

I doubt you will get a life sentence. We are all true connoisseurs of great snark. You and your humor are welcome here any time. The penne comment was good fun and seems to have a life of its own now. Keep up the great snark!

Thank you Gary. He's great and I will take great care of him. And no I won't make him lose the stubble. On him it fits!

Mine! Out of respect to dughlas, I did perform an underwear and sock check for plaid and he is entirely free of plaid. Also clothes at the moment! *This is a duty free, tax free stud. Hands off Drew.

Hi @SnowBear, I understand and appreciate where you are coming from. I just don't have the same POV. My view is very close to Comicality's essay on Catering I posted above. Like you I love to read and comment on the stories and other comments whether I agree or not. I look at GA as a place rich with stories and opportunities to express observations and opinions. My list of reasons I loved this chapter are mine to own, but I hope the comments were not taken as an attack on differing opinions.

Hey @drpaladin. I always like your insightful and fun comments and analogies. However, I do stick with the reasons I stated why I liked this chapter. Having different opinions to share is the best reason to be on GA, so I respect what you shared with us.

It is nice that Bogrut is mentoring Rafe, and the sparring match was excitingly described. The great news is that everyone, especially Frodd passed the test. I also agree that Frodds fellow barbarians will continue to harass him if for no other reason that jealousy. The extra free food is a great reward, but I don't think I would go as far as weinerdog. I have a low pain threshold. Of course at a great moment like this what should have stayed absent didn't. I think it is part of the school rules that the fool Zoel had to come around and trash the guys. I did enjoy Lindsey and Frodd's public humiliation of Zoel and appreciate how Deyja took over and continued the fun. Of course that led to a strange confrontation between Cain and Deyja. They seem to have some control issues and/or a love/hate relationship. The love part of a love/hate relationship would be special considering their species and personalities. As for the phone call, I haven't a clue unless Beau and Toby had to call the school, because Andre and Rafe forgot to charge their phones. Overall this is a very fun chapter, red herrings and all.

It doesn't take a rocket scientist to recognize a violent reaction! Even a kid in school can figure that out! 🤔

Dang! it took me longer to read the comments than the chapter. Yes, this chapter left me warm and fuzzy. Ray's rescue was a much needed boost for everyone. Sandi is as sweet and caring as ever. Ben and Zev's connection is great, and I appreciated seeing Rosalie and Silas again. As usual their vast knowledge provided a lot of new information which resulted in a ton of new speculation in the comments. As for the wet vision give to Elijah, I'm keeping my mouth shut! @kbois gets too much fun shooting us down. Like I said before, I think she is going for a "shock and awe" twist and don't want to provide her with any more ammunition. Great chapter and I'm happy there is a lot more to come. What happens to readers when we finally get to there. kbois as she casually walks away after dropping her plot bomb.

And if size is a consideration, you can switch to rigatoni.

Translate from Kspeak that means "Sweat it out till I decide to shoot all the theories down, and shock you all with a twist you can't see coming."

Kbois is too tricky to be limited by reasonable explanations. I'm sure we will be in store for a shock when we find out! Our reactions will probably look like this: (Please notice the grimace on the one in the red hoodie and hysterical laugh of the other.)