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  1. Cynus
    Welcome, Tony.
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    I think I spent more time than I should have on establishing the setting in these earlier episodes, but either way, I'm glad you liked it, and thank you for the review. Peter was supposed to get his own short story at one point, but I never got around to it. Might be something I'll have to add to the queue. I've wanted to play with the concept of the phoenix being a mutation of human genetics for a long time, and this was the result.
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    Thank you for the review, numarah. They may get a sequel sometime. I'm not entirely sure. I have a number of other sequels to work on first, including the conclusion to my story Ashes of Fate, and the sequel to The Navigator, plus a significant number of new projects I'm also working on. 2016 is going to be a year of writing for me.
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    Thanks for the review, Dr. I was hoping to keep things exciting as we approach the end, and hopefully this chapter matched those intentions.
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    Thank you for the review, Def. I felt like this was a good place to have Luke redeem himself after his predatory moments earlier in the story. Too bad it may all be for naught, eh?
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    Thank you for the review, Def. Of course, you know the outcome of the encounter now, but I'm glad I was able to convey the shock properly, and lead you straight to the cliffhanger.
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    A profound melancholy settled on the two companionships, and Chris was beginning to worry about his friends. Every day the tensions between them seemed to increase, and he was sure at times that it was going to snap and take them all out with it. Gary’s guilt and self-loathing seemed to carry him forward from day to day, but it was obvious he wasn’t happy. All the enthusiasm he had once had about learning a new language and teaching the gospel was gone. Chris hoped that when they went to Kor
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    Welcome, Martin. Welcome, JustAfan
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    No worries, Gary. Thank you for taking the time to read and review. I always appreciate your thoughts. Your questions will all be answered over the course of season one. I wrote this only last year, but I've written so much between now and then that it feels like it was written ages ago. I hope you enjoy the rest of the story. Peace.
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    “So that’s your real face. I was wondering when you were going to show it to me,” Tristan mumbled groggily as the dark-haired teenage boy joined him at the breakfast table. Icy blue eyes flashed dangerously in Tristan’s direction, and he could feel the outrage behind the stare pouring into his soul. While he hadn’t meant any offense to Micah by his observation, it appeared he had struck a nerve with the shape shifter. He had been doing nothing but that the entire time they had known each oth
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    A very merry day of existence to you.
  12. Cynus
    A very merry day of existence to you.
  13. Cynus
    A very merry day of existence to you.
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    Rehearsal

    Cynus commented on James Hiwatari's story chapter in Rehearsal

    I like Siggi a lot. Can't say the same for Dmitri. Someone as forcefully sexual as that . . . I look forward to the development as Siggi and Gunni meet.
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    Audition

    Cynus commented on James Hiwatari's story chapter in Audition

    I am looking forward to continuing this story. A friend of mine recommended it to me, and I can see why. The writing is good and the promise for exciting things to happen in the future is also there. Thanks for writing!
  16. Cynus
    And I'm grateful you're reading them. Jason may surprise you, as may the others. There's a whole lot in store for the boys in the next little while. Stay tuned.
  17. Cynus
    Oh, it's a crazy world in there, my friend. Everyone is always watching you. If you want to know what Orwell's 1984 feels like, look no further than the Missionary Training Center in Provo. It's almost creepy the way everyone accepts it as normal, too. Go ahead and ask away in the forum. I'll be happy to address it. This change happened on my mission, but I bet they're still talking about it, lol.
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    That black sense of worthlessness and hopelessness certainly blighted my own missionary work. I struggled with a number of issues during my own service, and though I wasn't trying to, I ended up putting a lot of myself into Gary. There were some people who made it bearable. Chris is an amalgamation of different missionaries I knew who helped me. Luke is an amalgamation of different people I knew who I had a thing for or felt kinship to, and Jason is an amalgamation of the missionaries whom I knew were well meaning, but I kept at arms length for fear of what they would do if they knew about me. The train wreck sure does seem like it's coming, doesn't it?
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    I'm going to pose a question about Chris in the forum. If anyone gets around to reading this, go and check it out in a few minutes. My goal in this chapter was to show the inner turmoil that a missionary goes through when he's trying to hide his "sins". It's awful when you're out there, surrounded by people who would hate you for the simplest things if they knew them about you. Unfortunately for the Mormons, they are "a record keeping people", and they NEVER forget.
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    Chris definitely wouldn't mind if they became boyfriends later, and his entire argument is rooted in the mission rules. It's against the rules for anyone, gay or straight, to engage in sexual activity as a missionary, or even romantic. They can't go on dates, flirting is highly discouraged . . . And so, Chris is trying to be a good missionary, but he's also trying to show compassion. As to the letter, Jason only read the first paragraph. We don't know what Gary said in the first paragraph, but whatever it was, it wasn't quite enough for Jason to go completely crazy. Perhaps because he's learned from watching the supervisor that strict adherence to rules is not always the best course of action?
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    Chapter 6 - Breaking

    Cynus commented on Cynus's story chapter in Chapter 6 - Breaking

    The great thing, I thought, about the supervisor being as rigid as he was, is that it allowed Jason to show one of his positive traits. When the going gets tough and one of his friends is in imminent danger, he doesn't back down. Each of these boys has their good sides, and their bad sides. The good thing about Jason is that he can learn. One of my editors pointed out that Jason didn't react when Luke cursed as he hurt himself. I was pleased to point out that it was because in that instance, Luke was in danger, and what he said hardly mattered to good-at-heart Jason.
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    “What the hell?” Chris’ question hung in the air as Gary sprang into action, reaching for his shirt and throwing it on as quickly as possible, almost as if he thought he could somehow pretend that he and Luke weren’t doing what Chris clearly knew they were doing. Luke knew better, and he shook his head helplessly and whispered under his breath, “Shit . . .” “Elder Knight!” Gary said as he slid his head through the collar of his T-shirt, “We were, uh, we were . . .” “Gary, stop,”
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    I've made it just in time, it seems. A brilliant chapter, the emotion was certainly up to par this time around. I'm quite impressed. Once again, I find myself relating to Ace, and I'm glad he was able to get in touch with his emotions. I think most of us have gone through times where we distanced ourselves from our true emotions for the sake of a friendship, only to find out we never had to do so. Glad that Michael was able to overcome it.
  24. Cynus
    Well, you could always read mine, then we'd both be grateful. There are plenty of great stories around, and I'm sure you'll find something to love quickly. Try browsing in genres you like, and I'm sure you'll find what you're looking for. Either way, welcome to GA.
  25. Cynus
    As the sun rises, The world welcomes its touch. Shadows lengthen; To escape their imminent destruction by the light. I wonder at the power of creation. Hope is found at last. As the sun reaches its zenith, The world basks in its light and glory. Shadows dispelled; No longer able to hide from the light. I wonder at the power of creation. It is overwhelming. As the sun sets, The world mourns its passing. Shadows encroach; Prep
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