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I shall, Kitt. Thank you.

I feel I have to let you know that tim is on a break for an undetermined time. A number of issues have led to this. Right now, he is only signing on to check email. he is fine, but there are choices he has to make about what he wants to do. If you reach out to him via email, I'm afraid I cannot guarantee when he might reply.

I find this question rather inane. I mean seriously, do most authors here or published poll their readers to see what kind of ending they want? Most people want to read the story and however it ends. It sounds like you need a new beta reader.

Mmm, perhaps that's a conversation best taken somewhere more private.

I've found "Danny" to be a good man. I know you like pain, hence looking forward to more of Danny's best. Enjoy.

I agree.

I disagree with this percentage. All I've read about the origins of English say 45 to 60% comes from French. English is primarily a Germanic language influenced by a number of other languages, one of which is French. It was introduced in 1066 during the Norman Conquest.

The dumplings were amazing. I know they are a lot of work, none of which I have to do, but they could make those weekly. Delicious and low carb. Great for me. I'm not sure what Dan and tim are planning for tonight, but I'll eat it. I hope everyone is well. Have a nice long weekend.

They are stubborn hounds.

It's a good thing, boy. I know you wouldn't change a thing, nor would I.

I hope everyone is enjoying their Saturday. We're having a few thunderstorms at the moment. It's quiet day today. We're out of here early tomorrow. Hopefully, it won't be raining where we're going. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

I see a couple of things that could happen. 1) He gets 'ill' again and doesn't go 2) He pretends he didn't say anything and just ignores us most of the day. He made his choices that day in March, and said things he can't now take back. If he doesn't want us in his life, so be it. If he/they show up, say good morning and be done with it.

No need to tell on you, I can read.

he's not much of a runner, but if he ever does, I'll know where he's heading. It's a good story. Congrats.

You couldn't ask for much more in a story than Sold Into Freedom offers. It's gritty, and hard to read sometimes. Matt is taken off the street, sold and then auctioned to the highest bidder. His life is then one over which he has little control. There are some bright spots in the people he meets. Some who genuinely care, and some who do not. Andrew is a writer with interest in human trafficking. He meets with the monsters while researching his new book. To understand how these two lives come together, you need to read this wonderful, challenging story to the very satisfying end.

tim, I watched you write this story. It was a hard road, but that's never stopped you. Congratulations on an excellent story. I hope you're proud of it, as I am of you. xo

I apologize if you feel wronged, but some people didn't read the comment that way and it's not the only one I've seen. That said, I'm not here to single you out, as I said, I have noticed similar comments from several people since the beginning of the story. There have been a number of them. Both the author and editor have been concerned about this throughout the posting of this story. That's what prompted my response. Thanks for your explanation. It's not my intention to blame anyone, but I'm afraid, I'm not one to ignore things for long.

You're a good neighbour. That's a wonderful thing in this difficult world of ours. I'm sorry to hear of your neighbour's passing and others with their health concerns and difficulties. Many don't care enough to become involved. You have. Matt's life is difficult as was my husband's. I wished for a long time that I could in some way truly help him. The truth is I could not. I could only do what I did and that is to stand by him and tell him I'm there, I care and love him. He had to do all the hard work, not me. Has it been hard? Yes, very hard. In weaker moments I have sometimes wish it were different. But would I change it? Never. The only thing I change if I had that power, is that tim never had to go through what he did. As the world gets harder, we need to look around us and help each other more, not less.

Well said. You may not be creating fiction, but you can certainly write!

I hope everyone is having a wonderful day.

I've seen this written a number of times during the course of this story; references/hints that tim did not write this on his own. It's rather insulting to the author and puts the editor in a very difficult and uncomfortable position. Both @Mikiesboy and @kbois are excellent authors in their own right. They have both edited successful stories. These types of comments puts stress on both of them.

You're not remotely crazy. Follow your gut instincts, don't discount them because others do. As @Reader1810 says it is better to overreact. There are a myriad stories of people who didn't trust their feelings. Be watchful, be safe and call for assistance should you have further concerns.

he is indeed. I might be a little biased but, tim deserves to be acknowledged. This chapter... a nice night out, Andy puts his foot in it. Matt isn't scared off by Andrew's foolishness and they enjoy a day out. Matthew and Gwen plan their dinner for Andy. Bit of an up and down chapter. I'm expecting some great things from the next.

This one is most hopeful. Matt seems to be finding himself and his feet, even while dealing with his reactive mother. I like the line from @Flip-Flop: The women have spoken. Matt was used abused by men, held captive by them and was forced into a life where he had to serve them against his will, or face a likely death. Women have brought him balance and a safe place to be himself. I too liked the last line and Matthew's smile, @mayday

Lots of therapy. Will they or won't they are the questions of the day. I guess I'll be patient. Great chapter.