Wayne Gray

Thanks, Fae. And thanks for pointing me at tim and at MacGreg's work.

I spent a long time researching for my D/s couple in Fleeting Eternity. You, MacGreg's writings, and tim (along with his poetry - wow!) were immensely helpful in getting it done in a way that was respectful and as true to the "real" as I could make it. D/s is fetishized for entertainment purposes, when really it's a depiction of a way of Life that's already misunderstood. I figured if I'm going to write D/s then I need to do my homework with those who live it. Distrust of mainstream media in this case is healthy. I know I didn't get it perfect, but I did my best as a guy who doesn't live that Life.

You pretty much nailed Zampa's approach to her humans. Let's find out if you're right about Stefano! Thanks for the comment!

Thanks, KayDeeMac. 🙂 I'm so glad it was worth the wait. I think it wraps things up pretty well for everyone involved. There's a lot going on in the background even after the story ends, but that's to be expected. We can't peek into their lives every second! I'm excited about the story with tim too. We're working away on it. You be safe too. Thanks again.

This story is, by far the most emotional thing I've ever written. I don't write death into my stories without careful thought. I ask myself if there's a way to tell the story without it. In this case there wasn't. The story is about legacy, and how the things we do now will go on long after we're gone. It didn't make Tad's death easier, but I hope it gave his life meaning. Thanks for reading and commenting.

All thanks to the legacy left by Tad. A brief life, but one full of meaning that spreads out from his existence in waves. He's gone ... but, not really. Not when so many see, appreciate, and are moved by his work. Thanks for reading.

He truly did! Harlan is used to things going his way, but he didn't do all his homework this time. He was too distracted and eager to get to know Bailey, and in the process of trying really messed things up. Thanks for the comment. 🙂

Thanks for the comment. Oh, you're sooo right about Harlan. He finds himself in a position he is utterly unfamiliar with, and he's not sure he likes it. Keep reading. You'll get to see more Harlan stumbling about. 🙂

Awesome. I hope you enjoy it! Thanks for giving it a shot.

Thank you, Nana Atuwa. That's really the idea - to create characters who feel real. Imperfections, warts, things that aren't exactly admirable ... but still relatable. Even when they screw up you're still rooting for them. I appreciate the nice words. 🙂

If it's good for you guys then it's right. And that's all that there is. Congratulations on 18 years. 🙂 You're so right though. We all have doubts, fears, and things our lovers have to chase away. Sometimes that's done silently, simply by staying near, being close, and loving us through our stumbles and weak moments. Other times it's overt and loud. Either way, it's real and necessary for us to grow closer. Thanks for reading.

You know ... for me, when I had finally worked up the courage to say something it was either then or never. Markus was in a similar place. He'd agonized over it, and he just needed to get it out. There was no waiting for a "better" moment, because we can always convince ourselves that moment has never arrived. Markus' experience mirrors mine in a few ways. Luckily I was surrounded by supportive friends. Otherwise, I could have been him. Thanks for the comments. I'm glad you're reading.

You're definitely right about a bad situation for Markus. He's hurting, and there doesn't seem to be a way for him to find support. Frankly ... it's dangerous. Thanks for the comment.

Yeah. Tad and his Bear ... The story is really about to take the turn that will remain the overriding theme for the rest of the book. Stick with it. Thanks for reading.

I do agree with you. And by now, Chris is pretty sure he made the wrong choice. He's not a bad guy ... but he's terrified of what is coming. Of course, so is Tad ...

Well, you know by now. Keep reading though. There's a lot more to come. Thanks for taking the time to pick this one up.

Goodnight, Mac.

Goodnight, Mike. Best of luck to you as well. I hope they can give you some actionable news, and you can get some relief.

Yeah. I'm thankful it happened when we were awake. Jeez. I don't even want to think about that. I am!

Well ... I'm gonna have that second glass of wine after all. Our water heater gave up in dramatic fashion. Like ... bottom failed, and water gushed out. And it was behind a screwed in panel. So there's me ... desperately trying to unscrew this thing while the sound of water running out of a metal cylinder is hidden where I can't see it behind a freaking piece of plywood. Then there's Kevin. Standing nearby, looking vaguely concerned. Kevin: That doesn't sound good. Wayne: No! No it doesn't! *finally gets last screw undone and pulls off the panel, immediately turns off the water line and the gas* *I squat down to look at the bottom of the leaking heater* Kevin: Do you know what you're doing? Wayne: I know we shouldn't let the house flood! *perhaps just a bit more bite in my tone than I intended* Kevin: *taps foot. Then walks to the kitchen. I hear the wine bottle as he pours another glass* Wayne: *grumbling* Oh, thank god. They might have screwed the heater away where we couldn't reach it, but at least they put in a drain. The water went under the house, not on the floor." *Crisis sorta handled, I walked into the kitchen. Kevin eyes me, and hands over the glass of wine* So ... yeah. I'm gonna drink my wine. And maybe eat that ice-cream too.

Yeah, Nate hurt Kent. He’s not quite ready to laugh about the whole gay thing, and Nate didn’t realize he was so fragile.

Yep. That's it. We know that Bailey accepts Harlan, even with his work and connections to Family Reina. We know that Harlan wants to be with Bailey. The central struggles in the plot are resolved. Nothing for a writer to do but button it up. I end stories when it's time, and this ending felt good and right to me. Some tales drag on and on, and I can't read/write those. Thanks for the comment!

All shall be revealed! Keep reading. You'll get there. 🙂 And thanks for giving this one a try.

Oh, you started this one. I'm very curious to see what you think of the story, Bft. Thanks for giving it a read. And stick with it. You'll find out what is going on with Chris and Tad both.

Mine is back to normal now. Huh.