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  1. Parker Owens
    Lawyer Stevenson must have gotten confused between his own son, also "A. Stevenson" and the odd thing showing up at his office. Something he might ask his secretary to look into, but from his point of view, a clerical error for the school. Andy is just he proof of that error, and something to laugh about.
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    Thank you. That means a great deal to me.
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    You are most welcome. This was a fun chapter to think over, and write, though hard to finally put together. I am so glad you liked it. And really, even though it's so very long, it's even harder to stop reading part way through. Of course, you can always re-read it! Thanks very much for your review, and for reading the story so far.
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    Thank you for your very kind words. This chapter and the last were fun to conceive, though very difficult to write and comb over. Andy, Zander, Kaz and Terry all kind of get under your skin, don't they? Thank you so much for reading so far through the story.
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    That's a possibility; Zander may certainly wonder about it. But it's also possible that harsher parts caught his attention more. Or maybe Zander was distracted in his reading by the sleeping boy in the bed in front of him. At any rate, you have a really good point. Thanks for this review, and for reading the story!
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    Nice to see Zeek's mom figure out the right way to approach her son, and Jake. Not at all comfortable with the harassment that continues. The boys may not be out at school, but they might as well be, for all the grief that appears to be in the offing. Great chapter.
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    Andy is both world weary and innocent at the same time, a really odd combination. And maybe he yearns to be happy, even if he can't articulate that. He can find even pretty simple things to be cheerful or happy about. Zander will probably ponder the part of the journal he got to read and wonder about it; but I doubt he'll say anything, anymore than Andy will say anything to Zander about his sketchbooks. But it was cool that they each got a look inside one another...Many thanks to you for your comments and for continuing to read this story.
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    Thanks for reading this one; it's so long, but it really all held together, so I hated to split it up. I had to read it about a zillion times just making sure it worked. I'm glad you felt good about it, because in the end, I did too. And even though Andy finally felt he had to leave the Stevensons' house, he and Zander have cemented their friendship. Thank you again for your kindness, and for staying with the story.
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    You're very, very welcome. And thank you for reading.
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    Parents

    Parker Owens commented on NightOwl88's story chapter in Parents

    The stories of coming out are so many and varied; this is one that could have been heartbreaking. Zeek's mom gets the shock of her life, and could be forgiven for jumping to conclusions. But she loves her son, and will come to understand how much Jake loves him, too. Nice description of the moment of truth. And radiator marks on the faces? Excellent. Thank you.
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    Entry for Christmas Eve, continued. The next morning, I woke up and it was full daylight. I fought to recall where I was, and then I remembered. The barn. Zander’s house. I put aside the painful thought of being homeless for a second and concentrated on the idea that Zander and I were friends again. I turned over and stretched, enjoying the luxury of the warm bed. The house seemed silent, but a delicious sweet smell had drifted into the room while I slept. I’d slumbered long and hard. I gla
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    Chapter 1

    Parker Owens commented on C. When's story chapter in Chapter 1

    What a lovely story. You really did a grand job at the space city description. I've read so many of these where the descriptions were so detailed that the story got lost in there somewhere. Hope you will write about Neil and Marius again. Thank you.
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    The Threat

    Parker Owens commented on NightOwl88's story chapter in The Threat

    Lucky Zeek. Lucky Jake. But uh, oh. Phone calls in the night?
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    Devoured every story. Am now full...of ideas, of great images, neat turns of phrase, awesome plot twists. Thank you all.
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    Burning Bright

    Parker Owens commented on Renee Stevens's story chapter in Burning Bright

    I felt a wonderful warm glow as I continued through this story. It grew from the moment Bryce pulled over, and Kevin was on his way. You finished this perfectly. How accurately and definitively you described the pain. How difficult it is for some of us to accept help from people who love us! And then to have Bryce decide to act on that love was purely lovely. Thanks.
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    Chapter 1

    Parker Owens commented on Aditus's story chapter in Chapter 1

    Tears of joy, and thanks for a wonderful story. Having followed your other clockwise stories, this one was a kick in the gut, and then a hard, hard read into the light. What a wonderful story. Thank you for this.
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    Escape

    Parker Owens commented on Valkyrie's story chapter in Escape

    Heart beating wildly. Palms sweating. Scrolling quickly, madly. Relief. Anguish. If that's what you wanted me to feel, you succeeded brilliantly. My hat is off to you, and my cloak is laid at your feet. Kudos.
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    Day and Night

    Parker Owens commented on Drew Espinosa's story chapter in Day and Night

    This is a great story. You are very, very good at getting me to feel what Luke experiences as he leaves school, rides his bike, and moves through his world. The kick in the gut he feels when Adam tells him he's ending the friendship comes through palpably. There is hope for Luke - perhaps he'll avoid being a lonely Math teacher. Thanks for writing this story; I look forward to more from your talented imagination.
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    Chapter 1

    Parker Owens commented on craftingmom's story chapter in Chapter 1

    This is the kind of story that makes me very happy to be here, happy to be reading. It makes me want to be as good a person as Colt and Shane have been for all the other Ryans still out there. Thank you for this lovely chapter.
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    For Andy

    Parker Owens commented on Parker Owens's story chapter in For Andy

    Thank you for your very kind words, Def. I can't say why this insisted on being written, but there it was on the scrap paper before I knew it. Again, thanks.
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    A very good chapter, full of information that we will undoubtedly use later. I'd love toe spend more time with Twoey, but perhaps that would exhaust him. David's visit with doctor K went well. More to come though. Thank you!
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    Eric

    Parker Owens commented on Parker Owens's story chapter in Eric

    Thank you for your comments and for reading! As it happens, the kinds of work/study programs some high schoolers work don't involve pay, but rather training and school credit. The paperwork was probably related to the school. There are some things we just don't know, because Stefan/Eric doesn't know them - but of course, you're aware of that. I couldn't seem to get the father's death into the narrative very well, so, we don't know what happened. They called off school that day, so Stefan/Eric appeared in the place of some other kid. Guess they'll have to Dort that out when school reopens. I really do appreciate your reading this story and your thoughts. Thank you so much.
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    For Andy

    Parker Owens commented on Parker Owens's story chapter in For Andy

    Thank you for your kind comments. This jumped out at me today, must have been lurking in the subconscious for a while...
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    For Andy

    Parker Owens commented on Parker Owens's story chapter in For Andy

    Thank you, Gary. Coming from someone as accomplished as yourself, your encouragement means a great deal. Somehow, this one just emerged. Didn't expect it at all. Again, thank you.
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    Outings

    Parker Owens commented on NightOwl88's story chapter in Outings

    Nice chapter. Thanks for the scene in which they can't help staying in the car. Too good. Yes, it sounds like someone's in the bushes, but really, these guys can handle it, can't they?
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