Summerabbacat

Judayah of Enkarra, the traitor. With a given name like that I must ask is he biblically inspired @Mark Ponyboy Peters? Whilst his traitorous behaviour is despicable, it his hypocrisy and abuse of those he considers his inferior, I found the most abhorrent. His expressed disgust at the "ungodly" relationship between Raemande and Luther, a relationship of mutual affection, respect and equality, is proof of his anti-gay attitude. And yet, he has no qualms in taking his pleasure with anyone of any gender and seemingly of any age, particularly those who are "inferior" to him in their station in life, whom he can use, abuse and discard without a second thought. He is rotten to the core. I hope his death is at the hands, and genitals, of one or more of those he has mistreated. Ruby is a smart woman, and her protection of Tobias admirable. She may prove useful to the Knights of the Order of the Dragon in their attempt to overthrow the Dark Lord Septimus. Her feather plucking skills (sorry @Mark Ponyboy Peters but that really grossed me out) can hopefully put to good use on those who serve Septimus, especially Judayah.

I took that as a given @Mark Ponyboy Peters, but did not imagine it would cause such an extreme reaction.

"Looking into the old man’s face, he could see his expression start to change, his demeanour moving from one of relative calmness to one of anxiousness, before finally the Warlock recoiled in horror and immediately dropped to his knees before Rae. Reaching through the bars for the younger man’s feet he clasped them, all the while muttering and wailing some incomprehensible chant, which left Rae and the boy looking at each other in amazement." and ‘It is the prophecy!’ the Warlock replied, and then he was gone, being half dragged, half carried towards the far door by his young companion." What is it the Warlock saw which disturbed him so? The latest mutual butt-kissing between Nicki Minaj and her hero and #1 fan? Another performance by Pammy Jo? A new pop single release from Holly Valance? Or perhaps the worst of them all, Emerald Fennell's Wuthering Heights? I suspect he has had a vision of a bloodbath to come between the Knights of the Order of the Dragon and the Dark Lord Septimus, a bloodbath to release Raemande. I just hope the Warlock and particularly Carel are not harmed in any way, in addition to any of the Knights and their companions.

This story, a @Lee Wilson lite tale, one with a HEA conclusion. A joy to read from go to whoa. There are a few minor hiccups for Darren and Luca, the two main protagonists, after all life cannot always be ha ha hee hee, especially in Wilsonlandia, but by and large their lives are happy and productive. Character development, one of Lee's strengths, is to the fore again; and if you like ice hockey you will be in for a treat. Well done @Lee Wilson.

What a treat this story continues to be @Robert Hugill. I could not have imagined enjoying it so much when it first started, and was somewhat sceptical that a character with a big fat hairy arse could delight me so. Slav has for me been the greatest surprise, a gentle giant with a big fat hairy arse. LOL. And Irma, what a revelation she has proven to be. A big bosomed babe with a disarming personality, one who has fitted into a family of mostly gay men without any fuss. Hopefully after a little marinating in Hugillicious herbs the "found family" (what a charming description) will return in all their glory, naked or otherwise.

The moon goddess; she has to be a friend of Stevie Nicks’. Was Jack really awake when she visited him or did she visit him in his Dreams? Jack awoke from his slumber in a horny state; morning wood it would seem. He is growing in his relationship with Theodore and Jack, and if Luna spoke the truth, he is the "thread of light that leads. The guardian is the arm that protects. The alpha is the soul that needs to heal." For one so young, inexperienced in the ways of life and lacking in self-esteem, he carries a huge responsibility on his thin shoulders. Luna sought to soothe him with her statement "Do not worry. You are stronger than you think, clever seer." Perhaps Jack is much like Otis, a most beloved @Laura S. Fox character, the mouse who roared when it really counted. Jack, Danny and Otis. Three characters to treasure @Laura S. Fox, adorable in their vulnerability, titans of strength when circumstances demanded it so.

Part of me thinks Tad is an ungrateful selfish little shit, but another part of me remembers what his life has been like since his mother's death/abandonment (I cannot remember which @Josh Aterovis); it has been anything but rosy. I am sure Adam is doing everything he can to make Tad feel welcome, to not feel like a burden, but it seems Tad may still have this mindset. I wonder if the fact he is sharing a bedroom with Kane and having some of Killian's clothes etc still there is in any way contributing to this mindset. He may be deliberately sabotaging any chance of stability and happiness with Adam, Steve, Kane and Killian, because he does not believe this will be his home for long. His behaviour is somewhat reminiscent of Jake's when he went to live with Judy. I wonder if a discussion with Jake might help him, particularly now that Jake seems to have his act together. Killian needs to talk to Seth and soon. He is getting conflicting advice from Adam, Kane and possibly Steve, on what he should do in relation to Micah's ultimatum. Ultimatum may seem like too strong a word to use, but in essence Micah's "offer" is an ultimatum. Seth does not really offer advice, but has the uncanny knack of opening Killian's eyes such that Killian is able to consider all possibilities and make a choice and stick to it. Baltimore's second favourite son is back and life swirls around him like the strings in a lush Philly soul or Barry White classic.

"Yeah, When I talked to Carl he said you looked scared." "What?" "Carl told me you needed a pep talk, but he knew you wouldn't listen to him, so he told me to do it. He told me to tell you things would work out and not to worry." Carl may have done one decent thing, but he is still an arsehole. "The hot meatloaf sandwich was three good-sized portions of meatloaf served open-faced on white bread with about a half pound of mashed potatoes. And gravy, lots of gravy. There would also be a scoop of some green vegetable on the side, likely peas or green beans, and just as likely overcooked ....". OMG this meal almost made me throw up. I know my fellow humans do eat meals like this, but it never ceases to revolt me. Steve appears to be the only son of the three who is not damaged in some way. Is he genuine, or does he too hide some hurt, scars which will never heal?

Joshua is an enterprising young man, using his greatest arse-set to its full advantage. Whilst some may consider his work demeaning or exploitation, as he rightly pointed out, he is over the age of 16 and has not been coerced or forced into what he is doing. It is his choice, and the entertainment he provides is discreet and satisfying to both himself and his clients. Caleb and Lucas have been engaged by Craig and Justin to uncover theft at Poppy's. I assume the theft must be either equipment and/or food/beverages. Whoever the thief is, they must be very audacious and clever to perpetrate such theft. No appearance by Gran in this chapter @Wombat Bill. We the "Gran fans" demand her reappearance and soon. And I think Peggy deserves a star turn soon too. Perhaps Edward and Romel are due a holiday and Caleb and Lucas are called upon to house and cat sit.

Eileen is another Dawn or Lesley, a female friend who does not sugarcoat feedback. Possessing a wicked sense of humour and a heart of gold, their no nonsense attitude is of great benefit, focussing their target, in this case Louis, on what it is that is important. The following description of Eileen by Louis was hilarious, even moreso because it is so accurate: “Look: all you need to know is that Eileen’s favourite word is ‘shit’, she doesn’t take any prisoners, and if she likes you she doesn’t care where you are from. You’re here as my boyfriend; she wants to meet you. That’s all. It’s not a job interview.” I too would not put anything past Graham. He is most definitely slimy. Terrific chapter @Robert Hugill. All is well in the Hugillverse at present.

The start of Joshua's somewhat "unhealthy" obsession with Scott, which fortunately leads to a friendship with him and something a little more with Malcolm. I wonder if Caleb and Lucas' next venture into the world of crime, mystery and intrigue will be the investigation of the grooming of Michael. I thought the comment of the English teacher known as Miss “I would have thought one boyfriend was enough for you Richards” was quite uncalled for. Perhaps Gran needs to pay her a visit and request she treat her "Sonny Boy" with the respect warranted.

"A year after Darren retired from the NHL, when more and more LGBTQIA+ men and women had become Senators and Congresspersons, federal and state incest laws were changed to allow adopted siblings to marry." You do have a very vivid imagination @Lee Wilson and extraordinary optimism. I enjoyed this story immensely. I think it is probably the most @Lee Wilson lite story I have ever read. The HEA was delightful and mostly believable, a credit to your versatility.

It certainly does appear so @chris191070. Perhaps one of Caleb's first tasks as School Captain might be arranging for a student who has experienced grooming to address this issue to the school as a whole. I would hope most students would have some concept of the potential danger of online "friendships", but I dare say some at least, like Michael, may be so desperate for a friendship, or believe it would never happen to them, that they ignore the warning signs. I think Craig needs a thorough spanking @Wombat Bill, and who better to deliver that spanking than Justin (or perhaps Gran armed with a shillelagh). The teaser for the next chapter likely refers to Joshua Miles, although after this chapter it may refer to Michael from year 10.

Michael's behaviour was very foolish. Stephen was correct in that anyone could have kidnapped him. If an 8 year child recognised he was blind, any adult with unsavoury intentions could have made mince meat of him, literally if they were so inclined. However, we should cut him slack as to date he has always been such a sensible and mature lad, and the news he received was far more upsetting than he let on. I am glad Michael has the support of his father should he wish to pursue a discrimination case at a later date.

Do I see an Elsie, an Ivy, a Doris, a Mavis, a Gertrude, a Mabel, an Enid, a Margaret and/or a Madge amongst this lot? I can almost bet at least one of them would have had one of the aforementioned names. My grandmother's given names were Dulcie Muriel Gertrude, but she was known as Dulce. Spell check does not even recognise the name Dulcie but it does Dulce. How odd that is to me.

Gran becomes more delightful with each passing chapter. I am so glad she has been given a much bigger role in this story than she had in any of its predecessors @Wombat Bill. I am also very impressed with the relationship you have established between she and Caleb, a relationship which is proving so very beneficial to both. I must say when Gran shed a tear reminiscing about her days as a young woman with the CWA, I shed a tear with her reminiscing about my grandmother, long passed now at the age of 95 years 9 months in 2012. Hopefully neither of the unsuccessful candidates for school captain begin a smear campaign against Caleb. It would not surprise me if one or both do as many children nowadays do not take losing well, in fact, apparently no one ever "fails" or "loses" anymore as that is just too demeaning and too hard to handle. Perhaps EdWiener can perform a special show in honour of Caleb's first foray into "public life" and "serving the people". Is there a little of Ted Mack in this young man, a shining light for the future? Now a nod to the "man of the hour", young Caleb Richards.

Liked it, I applauded it. Ingenious. No blood and guts to clean up, no land wasted for burial and no police resources wasted on raiding the compound with the possible loss of innocent lives. A mass cremation, although perhaps not the most environmentally sound method. All in all, a little Bohemian Rhapsody. Well done "Freddie".

"I was in the car before I realized I had no idea where we were going. I simply stuck close to Micah and pretended I was shadowing a suspect. I needed the practice, anyway. Tailing was not one of my more polished investigative skills." Oh no. This means more driving @drsawzall. This cannot be a good thing if history repeats itself. Killian may need to work longer hours just to pay his insurance premiums. Micah's ultimatum would be a lot for anyone to consider, but for a 19 year old in his first adult relationship, the pressure on Killian is enormous. Killian faces an unenviable task, and the only person I think he can really turn for sage advice or reassurance is dead, Seth. It is always Seth who manages to get through to Killian about the tough choices and I think it will be Seth again. Terrific start to this new work @Josh Aterovis. I sense Killian faces turbulent times both professionally and personally.

I hope you are very wrong @weinerdog. If it is Fletcher I hope he survives another heart attack, even if it is with lesser capacity, unless it is with no capacity, in which case a Change of Worlds may be a relief.

Seemingly Graham was not necessarily that fond of Daphne either, more concerned is he regarding the content of her laptop. I wonder if Graham might be named in the Epstein files or is Gary Glitter one of his "dodgy" business contacts/clients? Is Louis' life about to change drastically? Will exposure in Brussels lead to a significant increase in income, but a significant decrease in privacy and "me" time? Will his relationship with Charlie change? Intrigue and suspense are the name of the game in this story @Robert Hugill. Well done yet again.

I am obviously losing the plot because I cannot see it at the top of the next chapter. WTF.

Very comprehensive. I am not familiar with most of the songs, but certainly recognised and loved the songs by The Seekers, Linda Ronstadt/The Stone Pony's, Judy Collins and a couple of others.

"But Hugo Allen was a hero. He was the grandfather of the most recent kidnapping victim. He had a heart condition that the doctors were unable to cure, and had previously been given roughly a month to live. With approximately a week left in that month, he drove his fuel tanker onto the compound. Just before he crashed into the HQ/dormitory building, his heart gave out. Two teachers also present in the school building spilled their guts about the cult to get a lighter sentence for their kidnapping convictions. Amazingly, Hugo’s body was saved from being ravaged by the fire. The autopsy concluded he had died from heart failure." That out-of-control 18 wheel semi-trailer driven by a middle-aged male who has had a heart episode was a long-time coming @Lee Wilson, but when it arrived it was a moment to behold (religious imagery intended given the circumstances). Grandpa Hugo was a hero for sure, and his choice of weapon, a fuel tanker, even smarter than an 18 wheel semi-trailer. I imagine there would have been little, if anything, left of the Higgins family. Darren and Luca are still together, Darren's adoption by Esteban and Aurora possibly strengthening their bond even further. Darren's generosity is to be admired, although it is not completely selfless, having Luca room with him is a win/win situation for them both. The Fernandez family are a close-knit family. And now a little dedication to Darren's COLGA "family" members. A marvellous little song from Polly Brown. I remember it well, but I have never seen this video.

Next year Noah will have to drown Isabella and Tony Romano before the sandcastle building competition so they cannot win again. Jay is like a puppy who isn't toilet trained yet or keeps humping the leg of everyone he meets. He is hard not to like though as he seems perfectly harmless, totally clueless and without any guile. 📣📣📣📣📣📣🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 for Noah and Leo. Take note of Deborah Harry lads, follow her wise words: .

I am sure it will be worth the wait, and in the interim we are blessed with more trips to the Hugillverse and more Hugillisms. I am sure "the faithful" will not mind one iota.