SHDWriter

This is such an adorable story that I just want to hug it. There's mystery, emotion, and a very sweet romance, but there's also a delightful sense of discovery as David explores the city with his kindly grandfather. Above all, there is the building, a wonderful and mysterious place with new sights to capture the imagination around every corner. Geron is in full command of his storytelling powers here, with richly-detailed descriptions, appealing characters, and maybe a nod and a wink to E.L. Konigsburg along the way. My only regret was when it was over. A very rewarding read.

Your stories never fail to put a smile on my face, and this one is no exception. Thank you for sharing your work with us. I can't wait to see what happens next...

Great chapter. I like how Chris is applying his lessons and figuring things out on his own.

I really like how William just rolls with whatever happens. Gay kid? Sure. Dating a 270-year old vampire? Sure. Dead wife was an elf and kid is an elven prince? Yeah, cool. William is the King of Chill Dads.

I really liked this story, and -- as someone whose meat-eating comes only via supermarket or restaurant -- the details of this lifestyle were very interesting and a nice change of pace from the usual settings.

Ha! Great ending. Didn't see that one coming!

Great chapter. I was out on Amy after she drugged him, and it's nice to see her mother not taking her side.

Great chapter. I like the mom character. She just has to know, even if she doesn't want to know. I really hope you're planning to write a scene where she meets Faith.

Your characters are very well-drawn and distinctly written... I just read the first 12 chapters at once, and am eager to see where you are taking the story. Great chapter.

I can't tell you how much I respect you for not having Nate suddenly overcome years of programming in one night of dancing. Stories tend to start writing themselves after a while, and sometimes happy endings just aren't realistically in the cards, regardless of how much readers want them. On the other hand, Greg is Batman, dealing with his past by using his wealth and determination to help kids avoid tragic fates. I fear his own tragic fate will be loneliness and constant yearning for what he can't have, but at least he has another purpose to his life and maybe some hope for the future, regardless of what happens with Nate. Which, of course, I still hope will be positive, but fully understand if it isn't. This is a great story, and I eagerly await the rest.

This chapter was painful and agonizing, but it felt true, and that's the important thing. I've been there myself, and every note was right. Great chapter.

Gosh, but it's dusty in here (wiping eyes). Great chapter, Jason. This story keeps surprising me and making me want more, and the characters continue to deepen and broaden. You have a real gift.

Heartbreaking, and very well told. A superb chapter, Jason.

This has always been, and continues to be, the cutest and most adorable story ever. Can't wait for the next chapter.

The time you spent on this chapter was absolutely well-spent. This was the best chapter yet, and Jordan is really taking shape as a genuine and believable 3D character. Great work!

A breathtaking story, masterfully told. Kudos.

I liked this story a lot, and really began to feel and visualize the world you created. I'd be interested in reading more if you are so inclined.

I loved this. Even though the title gives away the game, the twists and turns of the story and the intense level of identification the author elicits with the narrator makes you want nothing more than for him to win Carter Mulkins. And even though you know he will, you'll rise and fall with each victory and setback. Great story!

This story is off to a good start. I'm enjoying the way both of these characters are so open to sharing themselves in the hopes of not just passing the assignment, but making a new friend. They also seem unusually accepting of each others' vast differences. I guess it's easier in anonymous letters than in person at school, where James Bond in particular might get peer pressure to not befriend someone like Sherlock.

This is a 1-shot spinoff from "The Year I Stopped Being Invisible." It doesn't really fit in the continuity, so just think of it as a "deleted scene" with Rick and Taine. It might give more insight into the "real" Rick and Taine than the main story, but isn't part of the storyline.

Arty is making every possible mistake that one can make in this situation (other than the call to Cameron). I have started being more sympathetic to Jack, because not only is he unaware of the danger of Daniel, but he seems unaware that he's married to a moron.

Poor little Kaiden. He would have been better off giving Daniel something humiliating to do, because that would have been a fair choice. Killing vs. arousing people's suspicions? For Daniel, that's an easy one. But sociopaths hate humiliation more than anything else, so perhaps Kaiden will have to up his game.

Interesting chapter... kind of like watching a wasp kill a spider...

Love the tease with the peanut butter sandwich. I totally fell for it and was sure he was about to send Geil to the hospital. Curious about Daniel and Joe. Great chapter, thank you.

My, but Daniel is good at playing the good son... I like that you wrote this whole scene without making him have one of those "mask-slipping" moments that other writers tend to use (badly) in stories like this. Usually, those are so obvious that you start wondering why the family is so daft as to not notice and, having had some experience with sociopaths myself, their masks really don't slip as often as some writers think. Your story, on the other hand, is quite believable and a joy to read for fans of the "cuckoo in the nest" genre. Great stuff!