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As much as this story is pure fantasy (I'm much to cynical from my own life experiences to say otherwise) it is sooo very much appreciated and needed even. Because, the truth of the matter is that biggest change starts with one step and needs dedication and devotion to take its roots. It is nice to know one isn't alone in wondering "what if"...

I have to admit - I'm the reader that isn't easily pulled into the story. Not that I'm exceedingly well read or selfcentered. No, nothing like that.. it's just that I respond well only to certain type of story telling dynamics which keeps reader glued to the text up to the point of losing sense of time while reading.. u know the type - obsessive persons that'll read entire novel in one go. I know, I know.. I'm not the most common type among the readers, but - as I've said - I'm not the easiest reader out there and the whole premise of being "pulled into the story" is highly individual experience. That all being said - this author is among my very favourite few on this site. His imagination is amazing, his ability to depict and describe ideas and world and characters is brilliant and on top of all - his story telling flows perfectly, keeping amount of supporting, unimportant details (that'll usually make me personally skip paragraphs and whole chapters sometime) just right to provide enough details - but not too much to take away reader's attention/concentration from the main story line. Just so y'all know - I've read all his novels in this series [Wearbears In America] in about two days time. Couldn't 'unglue' myself from my phone.. so, yeah - awesome series and great author. Absolutely worth reading.

Well, since we're sharing - lemme contribute.. A fine reading.. indeed so.. very well told, keeps one interest in the loop of the underlining idea with which reader may or may not agree yet is still nonetheless eager to read. Amazing mind (even though, in my own opinion, a bit too cynical and focused on the logic side of things). The truth of the matter throughout the ages is that humans, as a race, have never ever managed to learn anything or change anything without getting dangerously close to the precipice of self destruction. But when we as a species are on that very spot, hanging by our fingernails from the brink of destruction.. that's where we change and evolve just enough to ensure survival. That happened few times before in the past and will happen again. In the mean time, I do agree that we as a species aren't worthy of 'sapiens' part of the species name. Will we ever be...? Interesting subject for a story. In any case, I myself just wanted to thank you for taking the time to share your very interesting mind with all of interested readers. Cheers...

After reading "Fidel" all I can really say is: Mrs Margaret Atwood - eat your heart out. 😛

"... In the Third World, being gay is not accepted. It’s the closet, or the noose, so to speak..." That, my fellow readers, is the absolute truth. Living my whole life - all 50 years of it - in one of those '3rd world' regions I can only say - that quote is absolute truth and, worse yet, an understatement.

The story is fiction, the author himself clarified that point. But even so, I'm thoroughly amazed by Altimexis' ability to tell a coherent, involving and compelling story from many different perspectives. Personally, I especially appreciate points he's trying to convey in his story telling, but hey - that's me.. wether one chooses to agree or disagree with the author, they at least should be content knowing that he'll make one think even if it's to disagree. Thinking and reasoning for our selves is the biggest gift we humans have and Altimexis sure has a knack for making myself (and, hopefully, many other readers) use those gifts. Awesome job.

Pre-emptive deception, if there's such thing 😉 Nice touch.. as fairly utopian as this story might be, that little 'staged incident' awesomely connects the reader with the real world we're living in - the world where none of the truly good things will ever come easy.

1972.. a year of my birth. Just because it's the same year author cites as the crucial year in his life, I've decided to read the whole Naptown Saga. Of course, fact that I've already read some other works of his beforehand, the fact that my personal beliefs and convictions are very close to ones he laments and discusses in his works, that I personally find his writing stile to be exceptionally captivating, deep and thought provoking.. all of that has nothing to do with my decision to read the Naptown series. The year of 1972 is all to blame...

The life you've written about, so normally happy - that's all there should ever be. So, thank you for sharing it with us all.

What can I say but - big congrats... you've deserved that first place, Take care and enjoy your writting -.I'm sure we, I, all of us will enjoy reading it.

Comsie, I've read a lot... and I mean a lot of your awesome work. So, it's safe for me to say - you rock. Very, very nice ... But, for me, your work on one particular story was truly therapeutical. Believe it or not, one of your stoiries helped me to come to terms with my past. To be honest, that single piece of your wast work became my only escape. So, yeah, it's much, much more than simple fun for me. It, kinda, saved me... Think about that and do not let anybody take you down. Because you're my hero. Anyway, thank you for everything you've done so far. I am aware that your work, all of it, is mainly labor of love. I do hope you'll continue to work when ever you feel like, not when we demand it.