JeffreyL

Thanks for sharing this terrific story! I really enjoyed getting to know Nick, Noah, and the Dads. Another story would be fun, but you chose a good place to end this one. Thanks again.

You did a terrific job with all the dialogue in this chapter! I could really understand how Noah and Jordan were feeling. I need to go back to the beginning and reread. I can't remember why Jordan's dad left and why the one uncle was so nasty about his mom. I hope Noah showing up can lead to a reconciliation. Thanks.

Thank you. This is so beyond what I can imagine. It amazes me what we humans are capable on both sides of the issue. With a promise of some lighter moments I'll keep reading. I do like Zack and hope for better times.

After reading three chapters I have several questions. Will we ever know what Dad's motivation is for this abuse? Will we ever find why Mom can't see the signs of abuse? Surely the abuse you describe would leave significant marks. Do we know why Mom is never home? As a retired teacher I was a little offended by the remarks to one of the commenters about how teachers are too busy and less aware at the early PlayStation era to deal with or observe abuse. I know Zack is trying to hide what is happening, and I know some students "fall through the cracks," but it seems a little odd that in six years no one has noticed. I am surprised his friends haven't noticed. I am really surprised Zack hasn't committed suicide. Part of the rant us the fact that your writing makes the physical pain and emotional abuse so real it is hard for me to read. I am trying to decide if I can deal with reading twenty-five more chapters of Zack suffering.

This is a well written short story. It is about Ian, who is blind, and Andrew, who is sighted. Both attend the same college. The story begins when Andrew notices Ian and is curious to learn more about him. They meet and slowly become friends, without any "drama." The writing is first rate. I quickly came to care about these characters. Their dialogue is carefully crafted and feels real. I recommend this gentle, very enjoyable story. Now I have to add that Nick has written an additional eight chapters. Although this short story/one-off is now longer, my review stays the same. There is just more story to enjoy.

I read this story over a couple of days and really enjoyed it! I felt your depiction of Paul's life going forward after his wife's death seemed realistic. I understand and sympathize with his reluctance to make big changes in his life. If his children are adults he has had twenty plus years to settle into a routine that was comfortable. I was hoping for a different ending, but I am not the author. 😉 I thought your dialogue and plot were first rate! And I really liked Paul. Thank you.

This was a wonderful chapter and worth the wait for Milan's change and his wolf's first run. I hope Mamma can be able to see that (I think) Milan should stay with Rory. Thanks.

Shaun reminds me of other characters. I wonder if his harsh outing of his best friend is because he is deep in the closet and secretly feels the same way. There often is a hive mentality with teens, but Gary is/was Shaun's best friend. There has to be more to this than just homophobia. Thanks for keeping things interesting!

What a sad chapter. Noah's parents reacted as I expected, or maybe worse. Being a parent I can't imagine rejecting a child because they are gay. And now that Noah has come out to his parents Jordan is about to start a relationship with someone else. My biggest concern is Noah realizing that suicide is not an option or a solution. Now to see how brother reacts. I almost don't want to thank you for this rough chapter. 🤔 But I love your characters, 😍 and I like this story too much not to. Thanks. 😉

Reading "The Process of Learning" brought me here. I enjoyed the story very much! You really captured Andy's nervousness over meeting Jayce. I even enjoyed the twist/April Fools joke at the end. Thanks.

I binged chapters one through four, and I enjoyed your writing style. BHopper2 described it as second person. I have been out of school and retired from school long enough to be fuzzy about these terms. I am intrigued with the choreography of a beginning D/s relationship. I always read Tim's and Michael's comments. For me they really validate your writing content. I am curious to know if a submissive usually has past issues that need resolving. It is more than implied, but only briefly spoken to in your story, so far. I am finding this both informational and entertaining. Thank you.

What I know about D/s I have mostly learned here at GA. I don't pretend to understand a lot of it. I enjoyed reading this interaction from the Dom's point of view. I look forward to reading more and learning more. Thank you.

You did an amazing job writing dialogue for this chapter! Every conversation sounded so real! I am glad you gave Loz a chance to get himself sorted out. The monster of who he was was not entirely his own fault; not that that excuses the rape. I was totally amazed at Loz's dad's reaction to his confession! It was not at all what I was expecting. I am also very happy that Daniel has so much support! I hope it will allow him to get on with his life. I can't wait to see what you have planned next. Thanks!

This a wonderful and clever story! I really liked the mystery and the clues in poem format. The ending was sweet in the best meaning of the word. Thanks.

I'm caught up and happy to have spent part of my Saturday morning with Louis and Don! Now I suppose I'd better get started on the housework... Thank you, Tim, for these wonderful characters and more of their story.

I liked the "slice of life moments" in this chapter. A little romance, a little lust, some humor, and a dash of drama, followed by more love/lust and a happy family moment at the end made this most enjoyable! Thanks.

Your haiku was nicely done. I especially liked the olive tree shedding leaves to be ready for winter. You can find nature in the city. It is my understanding part of the definition of haiku is that it reflects nature. Like fusion cuisine you could stretch or change the haiku by making it about city things. Thank you, Tim.

Glad to read more about Stephen and Lewis. Too bad it is such a sad situation. Unfortunately it is a real problem, I think especially for teachers since they work with children. I wonder if gay men will ever be free of the belief that they are all pedophiles? Especially since the vast majority of pedophiles are not gay according to what I have read. I hope things work out for Lewis. Thanks.

This was a good follow up to chapter one. Gary is going to be an interesting character to follow. Thanks for more.

I am glad to see Jamie and Ben have finally sorted themselves. It is good to have them back together. I hope your hospital stay and stateside visit both went well. Don't worry too much about delayed chapters. Just don't stop until the story is done. Thanks.

Being a mythology fan, I really enjoyed your first myth! I look forward to reading more. Thank you.

Thank you for continuing with your first rate writing and this wonderful story! In spite of the questions remaining, this was a most satisfying chapter. There is no need for you to end this story a time soon. I bet most readers will agree when I say, "As long as you continue to write about Milan and Rory, I will continue to read." I love Milan and his strength, even when he was sick. And I know I've mentioned more than once that Rory is one of those heroes that has a special place in my heart. Thank you.

Another whirlwind chapter with CJ and Owen. I continue to be amazed at how much you can pack into a chapter! I enjoy every minute. And a special thank you for including Cory and Efrain. I have missed them. Maybe this cameo will jump start Dayne to write about them again.

Your writing is terrific! Mom is a great character! The interactions between her and Kyle were fun to read. You really captured Kyle's nervousness. The conversation between Yvonne and Greg was sad, hard to read, and beautifully written. I will have to skim back through previous chapters to see if Greg has been to a counselor. I don't remember reading about one. Maybe this conversation will set him on a better path. Thank you.

I binged scene one, parts one through four. I like Shaun and feel sorry for him at the same time. An overpowering mother and a perfect brother are both big obstacles. Add to that being mostly in the closet and not having a lot of self confidence makes things even harder. Then he gets beaten within an inch of his life. Hopefully you have some ray of hope for Shaun in scene two or three? Your story is very readable. I plan to stick around to see how Shaun fares. Thank you.