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The dynamics of D/s relationship aren't any different from any other relationship... there's just a different set of rules and expectations, and even that is different from one relationship to another. This was primarily a story about friendship.

Thanks for reading Chris! You're right... it was pretty wild.

Thanks Gary! The epilogue, for whatever reason, was a last minute addition. I'm glad I thought of it. It felt right.

I didn't even try to disguise this one. Lol

Speak for yourself lol

Gritty. Hard hitting. Heartbreaking. Triumphant. There really aren't enough words to describe the gamut of emotions this story takes you through. Right from the get-go, Matt finds himself thrown into a world no one should endure. Andrew is a fairly successful journalist who decides to leave the safety of his normal genre to delve into a dark industry. Follow along as @Mikiesboy leads us on a quest find out what happens when their paths cross. This is an extremely well-written story. Tim has masterfully crafted his words to make sure the readers are emotionally invested. Kudos, my friend 🩷

Way to go @chris191070 and @BentedWreath. Those spreadsheets came in handy. Lol. Other than the 3 stories I knew for sure because I directly dealt with them so they don't count, I managed to correctly guess four. I shocked myself. Thanks @Cia and everyone else behind the scenes who made this a successful event.

We all have our personal journeys to find happiness. Some roads are easy, while others are nothing more that rutted, overgrown paths we have to clear before finding our way. That was Matt and Andy's journey. Overcoming abuse, no matter what kind is one of the hardest things a person can do. Matt never let go of hope. I think Dante's advice to jump b when he got the chance is what motivated him to endure, and in the end, come out triumphant. Andy had a lot of maturing to do too. There's no rhyme or reason as to why we're attracted to someone. He had to learn to properly navigate his feelings for Matt. It all worked out. This story is an incredible example of a very talented writer. The story humbled me and gave me some insight into a world we all wished didn't exist. It also gave me the gift of a wonderful friendship, one I cherish. Thank you tim, for everything. XOXO

Robbed? Pffft.... more like #wewasrocked lol

Good idea.

This was a fun undertaking. Nelonius was Aaron's idea. I'm not sure if anyone ever picked up on it but Wythuf is a play on 'what the f**k' This story has a ton of shade lol.

That's a helluva way to start your vacation. I hope it's smooth sailing from here on out.

I guess it’s been a while since I’ve had anything to blog about. Today is the day to change all that. I am in a writing slump at the moment. I think a lot of factors have fed into this. Since the beginning of the year, I lost my job, started a new one, packed up and moved, downsizing from a decent size home to a very small condo. My son moved back in, which we weren’t planning on when we signed the lease on the condo. Tight is an understatement. On top of that, I’ve been battling issues with a chronically inflamed ankle tendon (posterior tibial tenosynovitis) since January, which is finally resolving. I went through five months of constant pain, and in the state of Florida, it’s easier to get pain meds for dogs than it is to get them for humans who need them. Overuse of NSAIDs brought their own issues. None of these things are conducive to productive writing. I tried my hand at a few things, the poetry anthology being one of them. Not my forte, but it was a good experience. Instead of writing, I’ve helped a few fellow authors out with editing and beta reading, which brings me to the guts of the blog. Writing, editing, and beta reading are three different things. Let me repeat myself... writing, editing, and beta reading are three different things. Let’s start with the first one. Writing Writing is creating stories. It’s bringing one’s imagination to life. It’s providing an outlet to the voices in one’s head. It’s whatever the AUTHOR wants it to be. Every story has an author. This site has plenty of them, whether they be spectacular, great, mediocre, or just starting out, and have no idea when to use commas. Editing Editing is providing support in the form of grammatical and spelling corrections. A good editor will make suggestions to improve the story— it might be adding a missed detail or maybe an alternate way of wording something, usually clarifying or simplifying. Occasionally, and this depends on the relationship between the author and the editor, an editor might add a few sentences to enhance the story—NOT change it. If there are significant changes that an editor feels are necessary, then a conversation should be had between the author and the editor. In the end, it’s the AUTHOR’s sole discretion as to whether or not they will implement ANY of the suggestions an editor makes, even the ones correcting spelling or grammar. The author may have a reason for leaving it in. Beta Reading This one can be trickier. It all depends on the author and the beta. Technically, a beta reader should provide feedback and constructive criticism of an author’s story. Some betas do just that. Others are more like second editors, often catching things that were overlooked. Every relationship between an author and their team is different. I’ve worked with probably 10-15 different people on my stories and theirs. Everyone is unique. The hardest thing a team can encounter is when the lines get blurred between the different designations. At the end of the day, every story must be credited to the author. They make the final decisions as to how they want their story posted. No matter who the support team is for any author, final credit must be attributed to the person who wrote the story. So, as you enjoy whatever story you’re invested in, please give credit where credit is due. Anything less or incorrect can lead to a rift between a team. This can happen with seasoned teams as well as those just starting. It can make any member of the team start doubting themself. Please keep this in mind when commenting or reviewing.

Sigh. No and no. As I've said before, this is tim's story. It was written in full long before I ever got my hands on it. Please don't credit me for any of this. An editor's job is to fine tune what the author has written--not rewrite it. I fix some grammatical stuff and make a suggestion here and there if I see something that needs to be addressed. If anything, it's an argument for tim writing Hide and Seek. Enjoy your vacation.

Ahhh... dinner went well. Everything else... not so much.

Have a great holiday!

I second that. First instincts are usually right.

Trust your instincts and if you have an HR department then report him, or your manager. At the very least they will investigate. If he is taking pictures of you without your permission it's harassment... plain and simple. He's also posturing if he stands over you anywhere close to your personal space. If push comes to shove... tell him to f**k off and call him out for creating a hostile work environment.

So far it's been a dumpster fire of a morning... but fingers crossed it'll change. (I'm not holding my breath) I hope everyone has a good day.

This story is all tim. He's an amazing writer, both stories and poetry. All I did was make a few suggestions here and there, and curse every time my Grammarly program prompted me to change colour to color. I'm a far cry from a celebrity anywhere in this world. I merely enjoy interacting with other GA members. Those who follow me do so at their own risk.

As much as I'd love to take credit for many of the Secret Author stories, I actually read the directions (odd for me) and realized we could only submit one. Which one you ask? Welllll.....

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Huh? Google is not the only one confused.

Dammit... there's that craving again! Not a great thing when I'm heading out to go grocery shopping.