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Eric's Amish savior spoke the truest sentiment in his farewell. Llamas are definitely very different from sheep; and this appears to be a much, much smaller place, in any event. At least Eric has some money to eat with, if he can find a store along the way...Thank you so much for reading and reviewing another 'road chapter.'
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August 26 I ached from sleeping in the plastic chairs at the Suds Bucket Laundromat in Carbonville, but I managed to cram everything back into the pack. I headed out the door as soon as I could see the rain had let up overnight. Have water bottle, will travel. I made slow going of my walk to the west, shambling along the main road out of town. At least the rain had stopped, and my clothes were dry. Head down, keeping west. Mind empty of anything except traffic, I trudged through another tow
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Oh. Dream? Alternate reality? Intersecting planes of existence? Or just weirded time and space streams? In any case, poor Craig. Because, he'll always wonder if it will happen again... and if Joel will remember too...
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I really liked this chapter. Lovely, happy, contented couples enjoying themselves and their beloved(s). Wished I could have watched them shop for rings, but you did the next best thing - excellent descriptions throughout. Fun learning the Danish vocabulary for relationships between in-laws; and good for Russ for telling Chris exactly how he feels. Why be red-faced about that?
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And so the board votes to become Ivan's subsidiary. It was clearly wise to bow to force majeure, and even more to information beyond their ken. But it does not change the ultimate equation that the Confederacy feels something very different about the nature of persons than Skinwalker - unless Skinwalker can convince anyone that he has undergone a radical change of heart and policy. I'm not convinced yet. Right now, he appears to be a smaller wolf about to be consumed by much larger predators.
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The Confederacy is ended, it appears. Skinwalker is a good guy? We look in his eyes, and he is to be trusted? Finn the Hunter looks about to be immolated, but perhaps not - what happens now? If Skinwalker turns the Confederacy into his own wholly-owned subsidiary, will the Wer Alliance then suffer the same fate as it gets exploded by the masters of Avalon? Guess I'll have to stay tuned.
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Episode 2: Enemies Part II
Parker Owens commented on Cynus's story chapter in Episode 2: Enemies Part II
Worse and worse. The Confederacy is no more; its members to be sacrificed for an assault on Avalon. Tristan is allowed to keep his lover, for now, but his life is worthless. Those who surrendered do not appear to understand: the design is far grander than the desire for freedom for a select few... -
Well now Robbie's in for it. A gentleman, and a rogue all in one! And what will Don and Sue think, let alone the formidable Nicola? Or Daniel? He's swimming in the deep end, now, and no mistake. And god help him with Fran's parents....you have certainly managed to get Robbie into a lovely tangle. Will he ever want to get out of it?
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What a great pity that the proper authorities would be unlikely to have much pity; jail (or its rough equivalent) for the time it would take for the truth to come out and be verified, and then into the tender mercies of Uncle Ray. No, Eric is probably right to flee. It's a pity, too, because Ambrose isn't a bad guy. He's only looking out for his aging father, who lives in an isolated house in an increasingly dangerous world.
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Missing the farm probably hit hard late into the day he hurried away. For a space of six or seven weeks, it was the closest thing to home he'd ever experienced since his mom left. Not sure whether Eric would want to trust Eustace with secrets; still less Ambrose. They should have confronted him gently with what they suspected and let him talk it out. Didn't work that way, and more's the pity.
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Oh dear. Sorry to add one more sadness to your chapter load. Eustace comes from a world in which the people who slept in your barn came knocking at the door looking for work, first. And they were usually older. There were many wonderful things about this summer idyll, but now it's done with, and Eric will have to make his way again. And autumn is coming, let alone winter behind it...
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This is the part of the story that would have been interesting to write, but neither of our narrators could be there for it: the next morning when Eric doesn't show up for work. How Ambrose will connect Eric to his real story is anyone's guess.
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It was even sadder to write it, as I said in another review. Eric nearly succumbed to the call of the river; wonder who hit the horn or why? Wonder if that person knew what he had done to save a life that day?
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Poor Eric was just doing his best. Perhaps he got lucky that Ambrose and Eustace were arguing so he could hear; at least he didn't get sent back to his Uncle Ray or to jail.
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That it was inevitable doesn't make it less sad. I wonder what Eustace felt when Eric didn't show up for work? Or Ambrose, for that matter? Kind of a pity our narrator isn't omniscient this once...Thanks so much for your review, and for reading!
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Don't we all wish that the lottery had those prizes? This was a hard chapter to write, because I really loved so much of what was happening to Eric at the Whitley farm. But Ambrose wasn't about to stop asking those pesky questions...thank you so much for reading and reviewing.
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With Ambrose questioning, questioning, the need to flee became inevitable. It was sad to have to write it, anyway. Ambrose isn't a bad guy, but he's doing what comes naturally to him - asking questions, and getting at the truth. Unfortunately, the truth is way too risky for Eric. Eustace wasn't happy about giving in, we could tell; he surely hoped Eric would prove clean as a whistle. And if not for his accursed dead father, that's exactly what would have happened...a great pity that the dead father still screws Eric over, even from the grave.
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August 10 Toby Harris ran into me yesterday. Just about literally. Last evening after work, I was walking down the river road into East Akron for a few supplies, when a pickup truck barreled past me on the narrow road, then braked hard to a stop. Its taillights glowed in the dust it had kicked up. Instantly, I got ready to bolt, but there wasn’t much cover, and anyhow, I’d been spotted. I didn’t recognize the truck at first, but I sure knew the big, black haired boy who emerged from the dri
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Week Five Sunday, October 5, 2014: Mike’s Dollar
Parker Owens commented on skinnydragon's story chapter in Week Five Sunday, October 5, 2014: Mike’s Dollar
No way. First again? Twoey and David's connection seems to be strengthening. And the half dollar? Well, if that doesn't freak David out, what will? David's stomach may not be able to handle the rich food Ginny made. Roast with béchamel sauce? If David doesn't start eating more, she's going to have leftovers for a couple of weeks. Am wary of the last sentence - Twoey doesn't know what the pain in his head means? He's in for a huge shock; that, or there are more injuries the surgeons couldn't fix or didn't see. Either way, Twoey is in for a world of hurt. Great chapter. Please post more soon! (insert puppy dog sad-face here). -
Careful journey is right. If there are others out there on the roads, there is no guarantee they're going to be friendly!
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I weep for you. I weep for all the times you felt alone and used up. I weep for the cold you felt, the misery you endured, and the hurt you experienced. I cannot undo any of that. But I rejoice that you have come through it to another side. A brighter side, as you say. Thank you for sharing this with all of us.
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I shiver at this. Tristan about to be killed, and Micah with him. Oh, the poor world.
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Chapter 49 The Big Reveal
Parker Owens commented on Headstall's story chapter in Chapter 49 The Big Reveal
Will not get into an emoticon competition. Thanks for a chapter that helps us see kindness, tenderness and compassion. These are all wonderful things, and in short supply some days. It is wonderful to read in this story. -
Like SD's metaphor: Matt has constructed his own prison - unlike a lot of kids, he has the option to find Dan and Andrew, tell them what happened at Christmas and let them be parents - or at least, uncles - for him. Matt has the keys to his own cell, but not the strength or the ability to turn it in the lock. This is the tragedy. I see some hope in Matt's reconnection with Chad, but does Matt have the time to rebuild anything at all with him?
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Dear God. Just when something goes right, just when the walls start to wobble a bit, one of Dan and Andrew's friends rapes Matt? Back to the streets and back to despair? I would be very surprised if Matt didn't try to find a way to end it all very quickly after this.
