Parker Owens
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You write the pain so brutally well. I feel the sadness and emptiness so clearly. Derek is full of hurt and memory; a difficult combination. Your tone is full of love and understanding for this man. You made me weep. Beautiful.
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Back to being a nomad, indeed. Eric doesn’t trust anyone enough to reveal the truth about himself, even though Eustace might have been understanding. But Ambrose would have been a whole different matter. Thank you for continuing to read the journal and for your comments.
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Toby and Eric at least reconnected. You’re right that he will always get nervous about slipping up - too many bad memories to do otherwise. But at least Eric is eating at safe. The farm has been good to him. Thanks so much for your comments and thoughts.
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This is a hugely good thing to happen to Eric. He has shelter, work, and even a bit of food. Perhaps he can rest and recover a little. Thanks so much for your comments and for reading the journal.
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No, Eric really came up luckier than some - he escaped, and he did not end up being sold to other truckers. He is still on the run and scared, but he remains free. Thanks again for commenting and for reading.
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These are unfortunately the common episodes to kids who live on the street, who are wandering. The police suspected Stephan / Eric, and it would not have been hard to pin the murder on him. Prison might have been far worse than his current life. Thank you for your comments and for continuing to read the journal.
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Eric is drifting, or wandering, if you like. He’s running out of food and money, like so many homeless teens. Fortunately, it’s summer, so Eric can stay warm easily.
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While it sounds odd, Stephan / Eric has had some luck. He’s safe enough, out of the weather, and fed. For once, his rest is easier, and perhaps that was the source of his dream. You are kind to comment, and I’m grateful you have read the journal.
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Stephan has had more bad luck concentrated on him than some whole cities, it seems. Yet he remains free, and able to limp away from the disasters that have befallen him. Thank you for reading, and for your comments. I am very grateful.
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Injustice rained down like a monsoon on poor Stephan. It hurt to write, and yet it is the same sorrow so many kids share. Thank you for reading.
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Yes, it is a truly horrible household. Stefan’s father is one of those pathologically abusive people who cannot seem to love.
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Thank you so very much for taking time to engage with this story. Stefan’s story is not an easy one, but I hope you will find it worthwhile in the end. I appreciate your thoughts and comments.
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Ray thought he could play a waiting game to get free and out into the world. Instead, he found his worst nightmare realized. You’re right in that maximum security will not be good to him. Ray will live in fear as long as he lives. Thanks for reading this and for your thoughts.
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Yes, and quite completely, too. Thank you!
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April 8 through April 14
Parker Owens commented on Parker Owens's story chapter in April 8 through April 14
molly, how nice of you to read and remark on these. I am delighted some of them connected with you. -
April 1 through April 7
Parker Owens commented on Parker Owens's story chapter in April 1 through April 7
Thank you, molly. I’m grateful you read these and that they prompted you to respond. April 3 was especially haunting to me. -
April 1 through April 7
Parker Owens commented on Parker Owens's story chapter in April 1 through April 7
Thank you, molly. I’m grateful you read these and that they prompted you to respond. April 3 was especially haunting to me. -
Pre-race excitement mixed with undefinable chemistry - oh, boy. Hope all the bikes are in good order, so that all that chemistry didn’t distract anyone.
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Ember just got thwacked by fate. Hiring his worst nightmare; learning he has a namesake; discovering that worst nightmare had a crush on him....and all in one chapter, all in one dinner sitting. He’s going to need more than beer.
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Thank you, Def, both for reading this, and for your response. Ray is definitely the one responding to fear, now. Andy was fortunate to be able to send him to jail, and for a lifetime. Now Andy can confront his future, not his past.
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Thank you, Def, both for reading this, and for your response. Ray is definitely the one responding to fear, now. Andy was fortunate to be able to send him to jail, and for a lifetime. Now Andy can confront his future, not his past.
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story review Featured Story: Boy Story - The Road Taken
Parker Owens commented on Renee Stevens's blog entry in Gay Authors News
My heart goes out to you. I wish you blessings and peace. -
I miss them, too. This scene in which Andy faces Ray Ericsson down is one which I could not work plausibly into the original story. It has nagged at my brain for a long time. Ray indeed knows that child rapists do not often fare well in the penitentiary. Thank you for your comments, and for reading this slice of Andy and Zander's ever after.
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You're absolutely right - not every victim gets closure as Andy does. I wish it were otherwise. You are really, really kind to me about writing the lawyers. I labored over them, and I am happy their interplay worked out. Many thanks for reading this!
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I like big city lawyers just fine - just not this particular one, perhaps. Ironically, it was this character who took such a long time to form in my brain. J. Preston Howard's point of view made the whole narrative gel for me, so I could write this scene - which has been nagging at my brain ever since I finished writing the original story. Thank you so much for reading this slice of Andy and Zander's ever after.
