GanymedeRex

Also, speaking of the photo. You were quite cute! If I had known you then, I might have been a better 'special friend' than Jim. A free spirit, but a more private and warm one who does well with bright, yet shy and sensitive boys. There were many times I wish I knew others like us and it was not so lonely. This tale evokes those sentiments.

Interesting. We make choices in life - you probably made the right choice this time as Jim was too crude, free spirited and dangerous for you. As a fellow Westchester County private school boy of the early 1980's, I appreciate this story because I know just what it was like to be there and how poor the options were. Nothing happened in my school either, though I did go through a decent portion of my scout troop . . . oh my! Thanks for sharing this. I know the school, though mine was a different one not too far away, and it was even more oppressive. I do value the experience, but am grateful to have moved on to a public high school where I had a few good friends many good memories. I especially appreciate the photograph that comes with this story as it brings me back to that time.

I liked the reconciliation in this chapter. It surprised me!

I wonder if he can come back every summer solstice or if this is a one time thing?

Father Michael may not be wrong. . . . Interesting development.

This has been a great story and I'm enjoying it a lot. I wouldn't mind reading some dirty parts. Just saying. . . .

This story is developing nicely. It's moving along quickly and getting to the point of things. I kind of thought Aiden would fall in with the delinquents but that did not happen . . .

I continue to be delighted and amused (this chapter) with this story. The writing is on par with Mark Arbour. I cannot wait until the next installment . . . .

So far this has been one of the best stories I've read here. Very exciting. Also, I really like Adam. It's nice to see a warm, youthful, comforting character who doesn't have to be a romantic interest.

Well written and the medical content is very well researched. As a physician, I see a lot of crazy stuff in these stories but this one is well done.

The story was very well written and had great characterization. I did finish it and it didn't sit well with me because humans are toolmakers and the existence on this planet is a situation placing people disconnected from their potential. That's okay - not everyone has to love the story. You've written others I have enjoyed as well.

These colonists have descended into repulsive barbarity.

This story is moving at a good pace. In this chapter, the detailed retelling of the childhood was not necessary and probably could have been abbreviated. That's a nitpick though as this story is quite good.

Quokka is a great world builder. That's for sure.

The part about the Trilateral Commission really cracked me up. There are totally people like that out there.