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Parker Owens

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  1. This is quite a world. I feel as if our heroes are playing cards without knowing what the wildcards are. Diego is lucky to be alive.
  2. How did Barken and Diego escape death? One must fear for Barken: what did they do to him?
  3. Whew. Sounds like more of a prison camp than anything else.
  4. Parker Owens

    Commendatore

    Thank you very much for reading this chapter. You're most kind in your comments.
  5. Parker Owens

    Commendatore

    No. Jerry knows nothing of that. Thank you very much for reading what was a tough chapter.
  6. Parker Owens

    Commendatore

    Thanks for taking on this tough chapter. Rick's vulnerabilities must have been visible to Willy - enough to mark him as prey. The ghosts that remain at Cedarcrest have been with him ever since.
  7. Parker Owens

    Commendatore

    Willy used Rick in so many horrible ways. He craved the older boy's attention, and perhaps some of the glow that seemed to attend him. Rick carries that summer with him still. You're so right that places hold memories and echoes far longer than any might suspect. You're most kind to have read this difficult chapter.
  8. Parker Owens

    Commendatore

    It’s not an easy chapter. Such wounds take a long time to heal, if they ever do. And thank you for all your thoughts and reflections on this story!
  9. Parker Owens

    Commendatore

    I really liked your observations about Willy. While this isn’t his story, it’s clear he must have noticed Rick, and took some time to be watchful. The after effects of this chapter come to us through Rick’s eyes and internal voice. Thank you very much for reading!
  10. Parker Owens

    Commendatore

    Thank you for reading this most difficult chapter. Rick’s life changed that summer, and especially that day. Willy was predatory, as you say; Rick’s experience with him was devastating.
  11. Once again, Rick sighed. The North Shore Road meandered willfully, like an ill-trained puppy, as it vaguely followed the inlets and outcrops of Eagle Lake. Most times, he was perfectly happy to be out on a job, alone with his thoughts. This was not one of them. Damn Rita McKee. Damn Kohlers. Damn their stupid lodge. Damn me for being such a fucking doormat. He couldn't believe he was headed to Cedarcrest Lodge. That was the name old man Kohler's father gave to the place. I
  12. Parker Owens

    Chapter 16

    The humor in this chapter lightens the whole story, and I welcomed it with a wide smile. Poor Sawyer, unable to manage Jimmy's introduction to Maddie, can now dread every moment until Sunday Lunch. And then there's the little matter of Jimmy's work for Fergus; how will that escape the coming interrogation? Or maybe Fergus will inadvertently torpedo the lunch with urgent work than only Jimmy can do.
  13. I’m glad you started this. I hope you continue to enjoy it.
  14. Parker Owens

    Chapter 16

    What a nice way to end this lovely growing-together story. Thanks for posting it.
  15. Parker Owens

    Doors

    I can only repeat what Reader said. love, P
  16. Parker Owens

    Chapter 7

    The time for honest, real conversation is now. Time to take that opportunity. Time to figure out the truth and live in the present, not the past. Great setup for what might come next.
  17. Parker Owens

    Chapter 12

    It’s unfathomable to me that parents can turn their backs on their grown children, and further freeze out their adoptive grandchildren. Good for Evie for sending her parents packing.
  18. Parker Owens

    Chapter 6

    The last few chapters have been lovely to watch unfold. Thank you for them.
  19. Parker Owens

    Chapter 6

    A friendship gone horribly wrong. That’s so sad. Looking ahead to what happened after.
  20. And Rick gets to see a lot of the homes in this town. I hope you’ll enjoy seeing them through his eyes.
  21. I’m glad you felt the spirit of the small town in this first scene and chapter. I thank you for reading it. Yes, I plan on posting once each week.
  22. I’m very happy you enjoyed this first chapter. My writing have come along glacially. I working on that. Thank you very much for giving this story a start.
  23. I’m very glad this story piqued your interest. In a small town, there’s plenty going on, it it’s way. More coming along next week.
  24. Oh, my... Thank you for trying out this chapter. There’s more next week!
  25. Thank you so much for reading this first chapter. It will be interesting to see if your suspicions are confirmed. More next week!
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