grahamsealby

fair enough, but wait to see what follows

I really didn't know if a financial background story would be intere4sting, so I took a chance. Tried to not get too technical

Believe me some people are that stupid. Also arrogant because they think they can get others to do anything they want

Chapter Four 4.1 The Audit intensifies. Chasing down items in the Gross Income Reconciliation, Jaimee came across entries transferring monies from Property Accounts, described as operating losses. One identified as income from a property whose address was 18 Hall Road Carrum Downs. Listed on the Balance Sheet as being valued at one and a half million dollars with a mortgage attached requiring monthly payments of $9,300, it seemed just a regular commercial transaction. Referring to t

Chapter Three 3.1 Jaimee the Audit and Coffee Left alone to do the grunt work, Jaimee examined the bank’s online statements and listed all deposits made over the current reporting period. Boring work, but necessary. Validating each entry to the church’s revenue statement, he would eventually reconcile the total bank deposits to total church revenue. This forensic approach he enjoyed immensely. Often such a reconciliation highlighted any unusual problems which required further investigati

Your very observant. As you'll find later Paul is adopted . . . so well done. Be patient with him. He has a sorry background and up bringing. Yes Cynthia is the 'femmev fatale'. Bernard is just a weakling. In fact he is a real character. His father molested many young boys in his pastoral care and died before the cops could nail him. Bernard covered everything up. Thanks for commenting.

Chapter Two 2.1 Meeting the Pastors and their son Paul After parking their car, Andrew, Jaimee, and Barbra looked upon the massive structure that housed Shephard Ministries in the outer Melbourne suburb of Carrum Downs. It consisted of three parts, the center being the church proper and two adjacent wings obviously planned for administration. As Team Leader Andrew made inquiries in the foyer, explaining who they were and that they had an appointment with the Pastors Hudson. The sur

Thanks for that. I don't like being over dramatic, and try to steer a middle course. The character, at this point, as the story unfolds, is in real anguish.

Sometimes death is too good for retally evil persons. For instance, I wouldn't execute a Muslim terrorist . . . I'd lock him up for life in a pig's sty. Poor Pig!

Ha, ha. How did you get to know my family so well?

Yes there is such a church in Australia, but I don't refer specifically. My model is the Fundamentalist churches, mostly in the US, but world-wide. I believe the best way to expose such 'toxic Christianity' (I love that phrase) is to use fiction to discredit them. They are truly dangerous, particularly to our gay community.

Ha Ha . . . No, she's safely tucked away in a nursing home.

Thanks for that. Had to think hard about killing a dog - they're my favorite people.

Chapter One 1.1 Jaimee and Simon early morning It wasn’t the sunlight peeking through the blinds that woke him up . . . two fingers crept slowly up his backbone and across his shoulders, creating erotic waves of pleasure. He lay there until his body woke from its slumber and he could lose himself in the delicious sensory feelings the fingers induced. Now they traced their way slowly down his backbone until they went deep into private territory and began to massage his buttocks. He gaspe

On the way home he kept going over the man’s threat . . .the blackmail threat. He felt dizzy trying to deal with all the ramifications. One thing for sure, he wasn’t going to involve his partner. How can I? Best if he’s ignorant of the whole matter. My way is clear . . . I’ll just do what they say. I’ll continue as usual at the church and not go to the police. If that’s what’s required, If all they want is my silence to keep my dearest safe, then that’s what I’m gonna do. To hell with me! M

A tangled love affair between two young men who start as antagonists but eventually fall deeply in love. A fundamentalist church with an evil Pastor. A drug lord who will stop at nothing to gain more wealth. A financial audit that discloses the true nature of evil. And some sex. All of these, set in the beautiful background of Australia’s Mornington Peninsula

Thanks for asking. As he wasn't part of the story thread on a continuing basis I didn't feel he needed any follow through. A diversion in Karl's musing.

It may be ancient but I've just finished CAP Series 1. A thoroughly engrossing story with a satisfying ending. I loved the way the treads wound their way through the tale with highs and lows that reflected such emotional reality. Lengthy as it was, I just couldn't put it down. I have just a couple of comments. First, I have an aversion being defined as 'Queer'. I grew up in the 1950s and 'queer' was an insult usually delivered with a sneer. I know young gays seem proud to be called queer and I just don't understand this; but, there again, what do I know. Second has to do with sex. At first I was horrified to read about JP jumping in and out of bed with such ease. But you see I was raised as a catholic and grew up feeling guilty about sex. I got married and sex was a duty and never enjoyable. Yes, I whored around but always felt guilty with a sense of wrong doing. Even masturbation was a necessity and never just enjoying my own body. Then along comes Mark (JP) and suddenly I realized that sex is not something that's naughty but simply an enjoyment of our own bodies. Too late I realize I've missed out on a vital aspect of the joy of living. As to open sexual relationships, I'm still wary. Doesn't having multiple sex partners eventually destroy a loving relationship. Now before I get accused of being ancient I have to say I've never tried open relationships so I can't comment factually.

Thank you for your kind comments. I enjoyed writing the story and , even more, hearing from people. Yes, after the initial pain goes away Kathy will find someone else and be happy. Isn't it sad that people like Jason, with his family background, have to lie about themselves. The hetro world has to understand that being gay is normal. They need to be educated or should I say that homophobia, particularly in religion, will not be tolerated. Thanks again . . . stay safe and be happy.

I just needed Jason and friends to be in church to watch his fathers humiliation. It's just the way I wanted all the threads come together. Thanks for commenting, I really enjoy hearing from people. .