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Louis and Charlie enjoyed an evening of PJ's culinary delights, and the banter between the impish PJ and the growling Pericles was most amusing. Joss surprised by involving himself more in the discussions of the renovation of their home and his and PJ's likes and dislikes, and with questions, primarily for Louis, about his upcoming work. And of most importance, Louis was commissioned to add further to his 'dazzle of dicks' with dick drawings of both PJ an Joss, and a full length nude of PJ for Joss' viewing pleasure; and, a night out was agreed to at the pub/club PJ and Joss like to frequent in which PJ is attired in a jockstrap and Joss in cut-offs. Well it looks like you have left the "big reveal" to the last chapter @Robert Hugill, which I seem to recall you may have previously stated. Another use I have thought of for The Nimrud Panther, particularly if it was in the possession Ian's Aunt, was as a "weapon" for coshing over the head any would be burglar(s).

I am very impressed with Art's dads (bloody spellcheck does not recognise the plural 'dads', obviously assuming every person has only one dad). They are doing a fine job raising him, setting a good example for him and his friends; setting rules to be abided by without being unrealistic and/or dictatorial. Seth has led a very sheltered life. I wonder if being an only child has perhaps contributed to this too. His parents need to be exposed to how his friends' parents are raising them to perhaps loosen their stranglehold on his freedom. They are by no means "bad" parents, they just need to chill out a little and let him grow.

Me too @Lee Wilson. My parents whilst still married to each other were like Shelly and Tanner Milton. Once they divorced they both became more overprotective and I rarely had any privacy. I was also no beauty, fugly in fact (glasses, braces and acne) and not particularly sociable (some things never change), so sleepovers and messing around with other boys never happened. It was also fairly obvious I was likely gay (poofter being the preferred word of my classmates), although I did not get hassled for this to any great extent, apart from by a couple of nasty girls whom I disliked intensely.

Damn. I guess that dashes any hope of potential child neglect charges being brought against Scragtasha. I may appear to be a vengeful bitch, but I hate bullies, and Scragtasha is a bully. And I particularly loved @FanLit's description of Scragtasha "She intends to dash any hopes of changes to her role as the conductor of everyone's lives." She has been allowed to get away with this behaviour for too long. I will be interested to find out what Benjamin's twin sister, Maria, thinks of her. Will she defend her mother in a united female front, or has Scragtasha alienated her too.

Martin and Nathan were "cute" during their "stalker" telephone call. I sense they will eventually realise they don't have to label themselves with any sexuality descriptor to define their relationship status. Nagtasha responded to the news Benjamin is gay just as a I thought she would; with hysteria, nastiness and threats, not only to Benjamin but to Martin too. Given this latest development I am going to change the name I have been calling her from Nagtasha to Scragtasha. If Scragtasha persists in being a hostile harridan I hope Martin takes his Mr Nice Guy gloves off and goes gung-ho for the ho. I cannot remember (and I am too lazy to research it) if it is Benjamin or Noah who is the twin. If I remember correctly I think Noah is less than 16 years of age. If so, does Scragtasha ever leave him at home by himself whilst she is off bonking her boyfriend? If so, is this something Martin could use against her? Whatever he does, Martin should keep the text messages Scragtasha has sent to him and likewise Benjamin should keep those she sent him, especially if she has made any threats. It is about time she was brought down a peg or two. Martin should also ensures he now excludes his child support contribution for Benjamin as he will be living with him now rather than Scragtasha. Bring out the artillery @Paladin and let Martin and perhaps Benjamin use it on Scragtasha and take her down. And if that does not work, sool Simon onto her.

Bloody hell you must be a fast reader @chris191070, just like @weinerdog.

Well it's a sure bet. The movie has had a cast screening and received a standing ovation, with one Charlie Brown a stand out. Harpo called it @Mark Ponyboy Peters, 50 years ago, with backing vocals by Frida (and that is not my cat Frida). This chapter needed a "pollen warning", with the following moving me tears: "As we stood there in the cool night air, city lights shimmering on the harbour below us, the sails of the Opera House bathed in light, I finally realised something. The boy who’d once been terrified of being seen had become someone the whole world was about to notice. And my heart soared for him." And just when I thought the chapter could not get any better, you inserted the following @Mark Ponyboy Peters: "There was a darkness about the poster, which we had passed as we had entered the theatre, yet at the same time there was light, along with youthful beauty, and strength and power on display. And if you looked really closely, you could also see the hand of Barnabus being held by Elwyn, which I felt sure would cause the righteous brigade to totally lose their marbles over, when they eventually noticed". What a great feel good chapter Mr P.

It appears from this chapter and the synopsis that this is Charlie's "fate" for starring as the Prince in The Boy Who Would Be King: If Charlie is even half as hot as David Essex when he reaches adulthood, he will have many adoring fans.

Veridien Academy, a bastion of elitism based solely on the financial and social status of its students' families. I imagine it to be a hotbed of arrogance, bullying and discreet, or perhaps even indiscreet, homoeroticism. The imperious housemaster Herr Becker "welcomed" Lawrence with a less than subtle dig at his "lesser" personal circumstances when Lawrence remarked he was non-plussed by his accommodation: “A man who knows his place. You will get far in life, Mr. Garth, despite your humble provenance. Humble compared to your fellow students, whom you will soon meet, of course. Focus on your studies, and Veridien will provide all you need to succeed.” Lawrence appears averse to the likes of Herr Becker and the equally condescending Anton, who went out of his way to try and intimidate Lawrence, whom Bastien Hawthorne seemed quite taken with. Methinks jealousy reared its ugly head, a jealousy which may have led to murder, a murder to remove a competitor for Bastien's affections perhaps.

Lukas von Keller and Bastien Hawthorne, upper-class sounding names for rich, spoilt, male students at a prestigious all-boys academy. Marius Vassier, a suitably pretentious sounding name for an obviously wealthy, exceptionally well-groomed private eye, whose opinion of himself and his abilities appears to be matched only by his opinion of Jakob Whitlock, the "common garden variety" detective and his large, awkward nephew, Lawrence Garth, the son of Whitlock's selfish, irresponsible, self-centred sister, Denise Whitlock. The character names alone are enough to have captured my attention @Laura S. Fox. By placing them into a somewhat surreal setting, at least as far as Veridien Academy is concerned, only adds to the intrigue and we have not even proceeded to the first chapter yet. @Seraph28 has sensed an Agatha Christie vibe, whereas I have sensed an Inspector Morse vibe, primarily from the description of Whitlock. Whitlock is very astute, perhaps somewhat short-tempered and reclusive, an honourable, humble man with a very strong desire for justice, regardless of the "politics" associated with obtaining justice.

This story made its debut in the Top 10 at #10 in the Most Read Romance genre for the month ending 10/04/26, a very good performance @Paladin given you post on average only one new chapter per week.

Like it's an actual "chore" for we readers @Robert Hugill. LOL. Who knows, you may receive a prestigious literary award for the enduring popularity of this story. Perhaps a Nimrud Panther? Or a 'dazzle of dicks' drawn by none other than Louis Martinson, or a lacquered artwork or marbled toilet completed by Charlie Busch, or a 'shitting' fat cheque from Eileen Garner (whom I have just read is widowed, so she won't be getting Louis to draw Stephen Garner's dick any time soon).

Another top 10 placing @Robert Hugill for the month ending 10/04/26, #6 in the Romance genre, which follows on from a #7 placing for the month ending 03/04/26 in the General Fiction genre.

Congratulations @Josh Aterovis, this story is #1 in the Most Read Paranormal genre for the month ending 10/04/26 (or 04/10/26 in American date format).

I was thinking a "Bond girl" so Killian could flip the script and turn her down when she hits on him. When questioned by her as to why, he could respond with "because Lovey, I give good head too, probably better than you do”.

A birthday cake with a very special "frosting" @weinerdog. "Home grown", organic, rich in protein, vegan and gluten free.

It was not you who pissed me off @Lee Wilson, I think the portrayal was an accurate reflection of what many in society still believe, particularly when governments worldwide are turning the clock back on LGBTQ rights.

I seem to recall it is made of metal, but I may be mistaken.

The pen cum video camera @Josh Aterovis, an homage to Q from the James Bond films perhaps? Killian to the yet to appear "Bond girl" Lovey Goodhead - Knox, Killian Knox. Lovey Goodhead to Killian (spoken lasciviously with lots of licking of lips with bright red lip gloss) - Goodhead, Lovey Goodhead. I think my prior speculation regarding Skye might be correct. Skye has been reintroduced to cause mayhem, havoc, you name it he will cause it, to Killian and Jacy, and any attempts they make to form a relationship. Less likely I think Arsehair meets Skye and the two become besotted with each other, such that Arsehair leaves Killian alone. Imagine Skye and Arsehair together, the clash of the egos. What is White Deer trying to tell Killian and now Jacy? The looter and murderer is white, perhaps a white Indian? Gordon Wallace? Agatha would be proud of you @Josh Aterovis. This story has we readers stumped with more red herrings than Chesapeake Bay.

Could my speculation from chapters 15 and 16 be true? Could Mayson Fucking Priestly, be the son of Meredith c u next Tuesday Priestly? If so, perhaps he will strangle her before throwing himself in front of a truck. If she is his mother it may explain why he is so disturbed and evil. Like mother like son.

Not enough @drsawzall. Someone needs to bury that bitch, alive. Or perhaps one of her nutter right-wing friends turn up at school and accidentally shoot her instead of their target, Hunter, only to find themselves shot too by the police. A bonus, two right-wing fuckers dead. She is probably a member of Moms For Liberty, a right-wing hate group. And what of her spineless husband, I hope he divorces her and she gets no spousal support.

"I simply nodded before answering, “Yes, I thank Him every day, for having them in my life, especially during that time. I also don’t blame him for what happened. Now saying that, I am not saying you have to still believe, and you don’t have to if you don’t want to, but just like them, being there for me, we are also here for both you and your brother.” I told her." Interesting Hunter is able to still believe in a single deity given all that has happened to him. I guess that is why it is known as faith. The Mrs Priestly's of this world are just one example of "human" garbage that makes this gay, vegetarian, non-human animal loving curmudgeon, doubt the existence of such a deity. Welcome back @FrankD. It is pleasing to know you are still in the land of the living.

Willy-nilly is commonly used, at least in my age group, in Australia @Gary L. If you are waiting with bated breath to my reaction because of the inclusion of the word "willy" in this phrase, I must confess I have never paid it any attention as part of this phrase. In my age group I don't think the word "willy" is used in place of penis as much as it is perhaps in the UK. Dick, cock and to a lesser extent prick and knob are I think the most commonly used words for penis; I have rarely heard it referred to as a peter, todger, tossil or any other myriad of names in everyday speech. Eileen's favourite brown word seems to be an adjective she uses in place of the perhaps more offensive 'fucking'. I like the fact she does not stand on ceremony, although I rarely use the brown word in place of fucking. It appears Ian and Gus have made quite a bit of progress in their new relationship. Ian is full of surprises, as we have been informed previously by Tom, he is far more assertive in sexual matters than what one would expect from his general demeanour. Only two more chapters to learn of the whereabouts of The Nimrud Panther @Robert Hugill. @Quarterbear's comment regarding its possible utilitarian uses in the last chapter and your response thereto, has had me racking my brain to think of any other possible uses for it. Depending on its size (and I cannot remember if this has ever been revealed), I wonder if it might be used as a toilet roll holder, with the toilet roll fitting over the top of it like those hideous toilet roll dolls (more than one if it is tall) or a paperweight. The other possibility, depending on its size, is as a dildo, although I imagine it would be rather cold.

Not necessarily. There are some outer western suburbs of greater Sydney that are more than 1 hour away by train, especially if you include some in the Blue Mountains or on the way to the Southern Highlands. The 'long' train ride to a teenager of their age could be one that takes 1-2 hours.

I know Shelly and Tanner Milton's reservations about their son visiting the home of a friend who has two fathers is an accurate portrayal of the response of many parents, but it still pissed me off. I think they should be more concerned if their son was visiting the home of a friend whose parents were both active members of the NRA or the KKK, or who were actively involved in a religious organisation of the fire and brimstone variety, or who voted for a certain political party (which I cannot name). I have personally observed in my lifetime that even intelligent members of our species who have not been brainwashed by religious dogma, sometimes still equate gay men with paedophilia. It also surprised me, and I guess it should not as I daresay it is a common misconception, Shelly and Tanner assumed that because of their occupations, Lou and Winston would not be involved in any sex crimes against children. Statistically at least, their occupations are irrelevant, with heterosexual men from a wide range of professions abusing children. One only has to look at those associated with Jeffrey Epstein to appreciate this. Great story telling as usual @Lee Wilson.