Summerabbacat

Financial strife and ill-fortune are raining down on Linnie Lee and Deck like shit over Washington D.C. Ledecker Island, once proudly "owned" by their father, Arthur, has become a pawn in a game between warring interests, from the Ledecker offspring, to a "questionable" new religious movement, to the Mafia, to a corrupt real estate development company (is the word corrupt even necessary in front of such a business) to a murderous, malicious law firm. The guy standing next to a car near Cornish's dock, tall and lanky. We have seen him before, he is not well known in town. I think it is Elliott. He scared the bejesus out of Cornish. One match and Cornish would have been toast. Burn baby burn, Disco Inferno. He would have gone down like a burning Ring Of Fire, Great Balls Of Fire indeed. I won't be surprised if Thayer gets it on with Romey before he ever gets it on with CO.

No, no, no, it was conducted "behind the scenes" @Lee Wilson. Rest assured @Al Norris, Domenico was properly evaluated when he first arrived, before Nurse "Clueless" asked him had his mother been contacted.

Sleazy Solomon and gluttonous Gladys make a good pair, their "brazen wantonness" (well that is what they would have called their sexual trysts if others had engaged in such behaviour and broadcast it for the world to see) has cost them plenty. With Mary out of the picture, I dare say their sexual frenzy will continue unabated. In these circumstances the 'world' on the net will end up being Solomon and Gladys' proctologist and gynaecologist respectively.

Brenda's introspection impressed me greatly. She was honest with herself to realise she may not have treated Neil as he deserved to be treated had she realised he was gay sooner because she had not lost the bitterness she bore Brian. She deserves a chance at being happy now too, so go, get out there with Daniel Collins and get it on. Follow Annie's advice, and if you look even one quarter as hot as Annie does in this video, you're on a sure thing, even if only for the night. Great chapter @Ronyx. The deterioration of Lucas' mental health matching his desperation for food and a sense of self-worth. His home life has not been conducive to being a happy, well-adjusted, caring teenager. I have a bad feeling he has not fallen as far as he is going to fall yet.

A visit to the Hugillverse is a welcome joy at any time, but in these very dark times which we live in at present, the respite it offers cannot be underestimated. Toby's all-day birthday celebration was a smashing success, with all five teens seemingly greatly entertained by a visit to the Bronze Age. Gordon once again demonstrated what a chill 'stepdad' he will be; he keeps both Brian and Toby calm whenever they start to become anxious or flighty. I daresay Drew and Evie set a good example for him as a child and during his teen years. Some have mocked them for their "arty" ways and "bohemian" lifestyle, but they managed to nurture and raise a kind, caring, compassionate and emotionally generous man, one who invariably brings joy to those he interacts with. The way he demonstrates care and affection for Toby never ceases to amaze me. What a striking contrast to Jasper. No lanes to confuse me this time @Robert Hugill. A thought I have had on a number of occasions, particularly when reading these "cross over" stories of yours, is, do you ever find yourself momentarily thinking "which story am I in at the moment" and have a character in the wrong story? It happened to me a couple of times with Those Left Behind and Ralph: Breaking Free, moreso with the secondary characters like Morrie and Gordy (I got the two of them mixed up a few times).

Ethel, unobtrusive, but very observant. What part is she playing in this whole mess on Ledecker Island? Every time I read her name I think of the song, The Streak, by Ray Stevens, in which the husband frequently shouts 'Don't look Ethel' when the streaker arrives on the scene. A most amusing #1 hit from 1974. 'Don't look Ethel, but it was too late, she'd already been mooned'. Freddie just can't catch a break can he. How did Deck discover it was he who damaged his machinery with chocolate syrup? I imagine Deck has any number of enemies in town who would be happy to harm in any way they could. I am still a little suspicious of Elliott. Who is he really and what is his purpose for being in town. Louie Lee became Louie Three. Not a pleasant way to go, but I imagine it was quick.

I have read this chapter several times @Ticklishboy30 and am still somewhat confused. Am I correct in assuming that 33 year old Ryan is 38 year old John's younger biological brother, as opposed to being an "honorary" brother? Am I also correct in assuming that Ryan has let himself into John's house whilst John was not home and is using the pool which is co-owned by John and Justin, with half the pool being in each of their backyards? Angelo LuPine, the name really tricked me for a moment. I read it is Angela LuPone and immediately wondered if she might be a relative of Patti LuPone and also a singer. Angelo LuPine sounds quite a dish, an Italian stallion. With all that talk of those "footlongs" @Ticklishboy30 I thought the story was going to turn pornographic, but then I remembered John and Chip are asexual. Chip Off The Old Block is cleverly named. I was intrigued by Chip's mention of having designed Mr Forsythe's bedroom/playroom. I wondered if the latter is some kind of dungeon, with lots of "toys" for boys to play with.

Alison's voice was spot on, so shrill and annoying. And the winks, as shown in this clip, hilarious. Colin Firth was certainly very brooding, smouldering and dashing as Mr Darcy. The first time I ever witnessed his acting was in a 1988 British-Argentine film Apartment Zero. I loved the film and he was very good; the character he portrayed very intriguing. The conclusion of the film was a real surprise.

"We all just sat for a moment recovering and digesting what just happened. Gene is the first to speak." For Gene, digesting figuratively and literally. At this rate with his protein intake he will look like The Incredible Hulk in no time. He may get a new nickname too, BB (Bleach Breath), GG (Guzzler Gene) or GGCD (Goody Goody Cum Drops). Gene's comment about wanting to top himself was upsetting, showing just how vulnerable he is. I hope the other boys took note and keep an eye on him. Domenico is probably the most likely to given his recent brush with severe depression. A very tasty chapter @Lee Wilson, especially for young BB. I hope the other boys don't take advantage of his generous offer, although I have to say they do not appear to be the type who will use and abuse Gene's kindness.

Alison Steadman was sublime as Mrs Bennet in the 1995 BBC production. She "stole" every scene she was in. The whole cast were superb. I only found out recently that Jennifer Ehle who portrayed Elizabeth is American by birth, although her mother is an English actress.

Their guy? I thought at first maybe Ty, but I don't think he has been in town long enough and he is too noticeable being African American. Ozzie comes with a family so I don't think it is him, which just leaves Elliott, whose details he disclosed to Freddie were a complete fabrication. We know nothing about him, other than he liked Freddie fucking him, unless that was a lie too. Louie Lee is likely dead I think.

"Next to him, playfully feeding him his dinner, a true Bella Donna. Mamma Mia! Short blonde hair, cut in a crisp page boy." Stevie Nicks and ABBA together, in the one paragraph, only a full stop separating them. Now that's what I call an achievement @JLynch. "The FBI hadn’t had much luck cracking any other location, but Tookie kind of fell into their laps. Long story short, he had folded like a cheap suit or, in Tookie’s case, like a cheap dress. Picked up by Minneapolis Vice for soliciting an undercover cop for sex. At the time, he was wearing a purple lamé dress, way too tight for his three-hundred-fifty-pound girth. In the interrogation room, the cop stared warily at the buttons straining the front of Tookie’s dress. “One of those things pop off and you’re gonna put somebody’s eye out,” he yelped. His get-up also included a lime green wig with matching eyeliner. Combined with his kinky black goatee, he looked a half of a degree short of ridiculous." Get that many a stylist. Poor Tookie, his description depicting a hybrid of Sylvester, Izora Armstead and Pete Burns, the former two not at their best, and the latter at his very worst. CO was surprisingly coy in his sexual tryst with Thayer, and Thayer surprisingly assertive with his statement "I don't know if I am ready". And who was the "peeping tom" who watched over the boys as they timidly pleasured each other. Given the thought "He smirked to himself, thinking about what kind of chaos must be going on at Dinwiddie Partners tonight." the obvious choice is Cornish Jago, but @JLynch rarely seems to employ the obvious.

There were many roads like this around the town I grew up in in rural NSW, Australia, @Robert Hugill and @Gary L. The major Eastern seaboard highway, the Pacific Highway, once looked like this in parts in the mid to late 1970's. I remember near a town named Telegraph Point on the way to my grandparents further north the highway looked like this. One had to cross over its river on a one lane bridge and I don't think there were any lights to give any traffic right of way. I recall one time as a youngster seeing a semi-trailer had gone over the side of the bridge into the river. The bridge was made of wood if I remember correctly and I was always terrified when we crossed over it we would not make it safely to the other side. It was quite a long bridge too if I remember correctly. I tried to insert an image of it from the internet, but was unable to do so (not tech savvy enough).

Only if she remains "well-upholstered" @Celian. We don't want her joining Graham, Vince and Freddie for naked tea and cake, or a naked romp anywhere else at any time. Besides, she would likely frighten poor, timid Moggie.

Another gem from the pen of the ponyboy. A little different from other stories published by him to date in that it is not set in a coastal town on the Eastern seaboard of Australia, but the essential elements of a story from him remain the same; well-written, authentic and for the most part, likeable characters, and believable and well thought out plots. Grayson from whose POV the story is told and his work colleague, Rafael, are the main protagonists, ably supported in their journey through a period of five years of their lives by family and friends, and not so ably "supported" by one major foe. The enjoyment one derives from reading this story is not the immediate euphoria one feels listening to the perfect 3-minute pop song; it is the repeated euphoria one feels listening to the perfect 45-minute album filled with a mix of 3-minute and longer pop or any other genre or genres of songs you might listen to time and time again, hearing a little something different and/or additional and/or uplifting and/or reassuring on each occasion. Read the story, you will not be disappointed.

Now I feel like a proper wally. It did not occur to me to think of lane as a description of the type of road on which Graham was travelling. We have many lanes in Sydney, particularly in the inner city where I have mostly resided for the past 41 years. The addition of the words "narrow country" certainly leaves no doubt now as to what Graham was referring.

"It was a demand rather than a request, made by a woman in her early 50s. Middling height, well-upholstered and with a hairstyle that was short and practical, but looked as if it owed a lot to the hairdresser’s art. She was wearing a blouse, jeans and a padded waistcoat that seemed entirely redundant this time of year. Her clothes suggested someone engaged in country pursuits or horsemanship, yet she was bandbox trim." This description of Venetia Murray, particularly that in bold text, had me laughing so much I fell off the dining chair. Once again @Robert Hugill, you have outdone yourself with a physical description of one of your characters. The "well upholstered" alone was worthy of a 'ha ha' emoticon for this chapter, but 'love' reigned supreme because the rest of the chapter, whilst not as amusing, was as exceedingly entertaining. "The driving proved stressful in itself. I didn’t drive regularly, after all I’d never actually owned a car, and the lanes, the navigation, and the other drivers all rather got to me." This delightful examination of Graham's foray into the surrounding countryside gave me cause for laughter too, particularly again that in bold text. I asked myself, what does Graham usually drive in on the road if not in some kind of lane. I know the English at least drive on the correct side of the road (on the left like we Aussies), but do they not drive in lanes? I have not driven a car for 40 years and am rarely even a passenger in one, but surely things have not changed that much (I know they have not)? I too have never owned a car and do not feel that I have been deprived at all for not having had this experience. To quote your good self @Robert Hugill, the decor in Graham and Vince's parents' bedroom sounds hideous, and if the "floral" and "paisley" are on wallpaper, dare I say fucking hideous. I do like floral and paisley, but together, no.

I hope the writing of this story was a cathartic experience for you @Mark Ponyboy Peters, and the expressed appreciation of the joy you brought to the lives of many of your readers, a comfort for the trauma and sadness you experienced as a young man. I look forward to the publication of more adventures in the "ponyboyverse", some of which I will likely have read on crvboy or nifty; and like a number of readers have stated, a story about young Oliver would indeed be a treat.

Chocolate syrup used for something other than as food or in sex play. How very clever and economical Freddie was on this occasion. I doubt he would have had to pay much for the chocolate syrup. Never has "revenge been so sweet". Freddie appears to be somewhat enamoured with Elliott. I wonder though if anything Elliott has revealed of himself, including his name, is the truth. It appears Louie Lee has double-crossed The Ghost and is about to lose his head over the entire deal, but @JLynch has forewarned us with this cryptic comment above: "You’re coming to some perfectly logical conclusions that will prove to be incorrect! Read on…!" I note he indicates conclusions, plural rather than singular, suggesting both are incorrect, or is it something else? If Louie Lee survives it must surely only be because the train is able to stop in time or somehow he rolls away from its path. A real cliffhanger this one. Ozzie was lucky he was busted in possession of and smoking dope by Dumb and Dumber, at least one of whom likes a little of the weed himself. Ozzie's butthole and colon must be made of cast iron, a wooden dildo, admittedly lubed up, shoved where the sun don't shine. Lucky for him it remained intact, the dildo that is. I don't imagine that timber splintering internally would be comfortable for anyone no matter how much "practice" they had had.

That chapter outcome could have knocked me over with a feather. I did not think Sarah had it in her to be rational and think for herself. Fortunately for her, she confided in Mary who has been through a similar evolution herself and passed the love, care and compassion she received from her father, forward.

Unfortunately (for them) many people born in the 90's and beyond have never heard of Donna Summer. Don't forget to set the story status to Completed to allow the reviews to start rolling in.

Was that all they were wearing @Mark Ponyboy Peters, and if so, did they do the cowboy hats justice? Was it the type of wedding where Willie Nelson and Orville Peck's Cowboys Are Frequently Secretly Fond Of Each Other might have been an appropriate wedding song?

Damn it, Oliver had me weeping again. How can a 16 year old teenage male be so loving and caring. And the wedding, simple and heartfelt. No "obeying" or any religious nonsense. I was delighted to read Chase's hair was a vibrant "Mrs Slocombe pink". It must have almost matched the grooms' and best mens' shirts to a T. I was strangely very moved by the telephone call from Mike. There is a story there for sure, perhaps you will tell it one day @Mark Ponyboy Peters. Happily ever after, a desired outcome for many. Grayson and Rafael are perhaps at an advantage in realising this in that they have already survived a harrowing ordeal as a couple and emerged stronger. Now a word from my partial namesake, looking stunning on the album cover of the sublime Once Upon A Time:

"Uh, the one with Jack Reacher at it?" I had no idea who, or if the case may be what, Jack Reacher was @Lee Wilson. Google informed me he is a character portrayed by Tom Cruise in a film of the same name. Am I correct in assuming Jake resembles Tom Cruise in appearance or is he just a bad actor? I almost had literary whiplash reading this chapter. Short snappy questions and answers fired at a rapid pace worked very well, illustrating how quickly the boys warmed to Jerry and he to them. The group clearly wants him in and he clearly wants to be in. It seems Jerry will fit in well in the group as he does not appear to have inherited his father's dislike of gay people. DM showed his sensitivity when he almost referred to their group as a gang before self-correcting to group. I suppose he did this in deference to Jerry being African American.

I like to think I have a fertile imagination which can lead to some "wild" speculations on my part, but I cannot imagine who or what has seemingly possessed firstly Nestor Medina and now Daniel Walker, unless Gerald Dance is somehow involved in this. He is seemingly the only common link between the two criminals now deceased, the one most likely to be certain that each was guilty. Whoever or whatever is behind this may be responsible for two innocent men being killed. @Lee Wilson are you really Stephen King masquerading as Lee Wilson to keep your identity a secret, a best-selling author writing stories for free enjoyment by the public on a "niche" website.