Bill W

Trust me, I thought of all sorts of ideas I might have used in this chapter, but one thing overrode some of my more exotic possibilities was that I couldn't have them transition where outsiders could see what they were capable of, lest the villagers seek them out to destroy them, as happened with Frankenstein. Yes, that name would definitely be attractive to those seeking extreme thrills. I know I wouldn't be able to pass it up if I were in that area.

I only wish I went to the and enjoyed those delights, but my research provided me with those establishments and their menus - I just picked out the things that would have appealed to me. 😁

Thank you for a riveting story that kept my attention from start to finish. A tragedy such as Evan endured could definitely shake his belief in God, but I'm glad that didn't stop him from wanting to sign up as a Foster Parent or to become a Big Brother. I'm sure he'll discover that volunteering in those organization will be good for him and Drew, along with the children they are dealing with. Thank you for this excellent tale.

Don't feel bad, @kbois. Danilo finds all of my mistakes and brings them to my attention as well.

Thank you.

Yes, it's going to be an interesting way to bring in the new year.

Chapter 49 – Flying High As Dad was driving to our next destination, I asked a question. “What is the name of the place we’re going to?” “That’s right, I didn’t tell you that, did I? We’re heading to Pagosa Hot Springs.” “Do they really have hot springs there that we can soak or swim in?” Devin wanted to know. “Yes, they do, and we’ll have a chance to try them out before we leave there, because I reserved rooms at the ‘Healing Waters Resort & Spa’.” “Great, I

If your ready to deal with a roller coaster ride of emotions in a well written and very descriptive story, then Julian's manic Monday is for you. His day will begin on a positive note, thanks to his loving and caring husband, but then he will be forced to deal with bad weather, public transportation, an inconsiderate mother, and problems at work. You'll get to experience the highs and lows of dealing with these situations and an education on things that you didn't know you wanted to learn about. It was an emotional, yet rewarding read that you'll enjoy, if you're the sort of person who likes the thrill of going to an amusement park.

As I started reading this story, the song "Manic Monday" by the Bangles popped into my head. His Monday started out as a disaster and his mother's call set into motion another potential conflict that he fretted about throughout the entire day. It didn't help when he discovered his boss had unilaterally cancelled his yearly evaluation and then sprung the announcement of another meeting with his boss and his boss' boss, which only raised the tension level even more. And then on top of that, the uncertainty of whether or not the business would be acquire by another entity and possibly leaving him with no longer having a job, magnified the angst he felt at work. Luckily, the situation leveled later, after he made some gains with his boss, thanks to his co-worker Beth. I'm glad Julian had her as a sounding board. Julian was definitely part of a dysfunctional family growing up, and it didn't improve as he grew older. I thought dealing with my bigoted grandfather while I was growing up was difficult, but Julian's father was even worse. And having to deal with his inconsiderate mum on top of that made his predicament even more unbearable. I'm glad he finally laid down some rules that his mum finally agreed to follow, acknowledging that he was now grown and had a right to demand that she contacted him in advance to find up when it would be agreeable for her to visit. He had a loving husband, but Julian was part of an unusual relationship that had a potentially threating or over the moon dynamic that created another area of concern or anticipation. You expressed all of these situations very well and allowed us to share in Julian's emotional turmoil, as well as his relief whenever the circumstances were dealt with or resolved. Thank you for the tension filled rollercoaster ride on Julian's Manic Monday.

Are you having a bad day? Does everything seem to be going to hell? Could you use a little comic relief to distract you from your shitty day? If that's the case, then you'll surely want to read this short story, because by the time you get to the end you'll have laughed all of your problems away.

Lee, have you ever written anything like this before, because the concept seemed vaguely familiar. It was a hilarious take on the theme and gave us chance to laugh. Thank you for the comic relief.

A look back at a relationship that was once full of love and passion, but had turned to bitterness and hate. There were still fond memories of the good times, as well relief that it was over, and maybe even a little regret that they couldn't have worked things out. I think there are some of you that might read this story and relate it to your own life, while others might merely be thankful that they never had to deal with the conflicting emotions. Give it a read and see where you fit into this equation.

Love and hate are two sides of the same coin, and sometimes when that coin gets flipped, there no chance of flipping it again. It's sad, but true, and sometimes it leaves us with regrets about what might have been.

The word "synchronize" comes from the Greek word synchronízein, which means "to be contemporary with". The word is made up of the Greek words sýnchron(os), which means "synchronous", and -izein, which means "-ize". The word "synchronize" means to cause multiple things to act at the same time and become synchronous. The earliest known use of the word "synchronized" as an adjective was in 1919, as recorded in the New English Dictionary. The word "synchronize" was first used in the early 1600s, and the first known use of the word "synchronization" was in 1828. Some related words and their etymologies: Synchronism: From the Medieval Latin synchronismus, which comes from the Greek synchronismós Synchronizer: The earliest known use of this noun is in the 1880s

I can't say that I've had to deal with the Black Dog - at least not for very long. I may have had to deal with it briefly following the death of a loved one or the sudden, unexpected death of a dear friend, or even after the loss of a job, but I tend to recover fairly quickly and go on with my life. However, reading your poems helps me to understand appreciate what those, like yourself, are dealing with and going through, especially how it makes you feel. I thank you for writing and sharing these poems and enlightening me about this sensitive topic.

A beautifully written story about an older teens journey to find himself and discover what he wants out of life. Tim's descriptions are both sensitive and probing as he expresses Charlie's thoughts and emotions as he delays college for a year so he can travel around the US, meet other people, and explore whatever is out there. I highly recommend this story for anyone looking for a little adventure, a touch of romance, and a happy ending.

A wonderfully touching and tactful story that is extremely well written with beautiful description of an older teens journey into the world of gay sex until he finally finds the person he wants to spend the rest of his life with. Charlie was very fortunate that Tom proved to be a caring and gentle lover that didn't try to take advantage of a naive boy alone in a big city. Charlie was also very fortunate to meet Eddie, a person with similar interests and plans for the future, and hopefully they'll spend a long, loving, and caring marriage.

@Myr, thank you very much for your help with this matter. My series has been added and the stories attached.

The word "chronometer" comes from the Ancient Greek words khrónos ("time") and métron ("measure"). The earliest known use of the word "chronometer" was in 1714 by William Derham, a Church of England clergyman and natural philosopher. Chronometers were originally designed for maritime navigation. Ordinary clocks were not useful at sea because of temperature changes and the ship's motion. The English clock maker John Arnold first used the word "chronometer" in 1779 to describe his pocket chronometer. The English clock maker John Arnold first used the word "chronometer" in 1779 to describe his pocket chronometer. Other words that contain the Greek root chron- include: Chronograph, Synchronized, Chronicle, Chronological, Anachronism, Chronic, and Crony.

Triplet gay/bi brothers that are freshmen in school - one is the placekicker on the JV football team, another plays soccer, and the third isn't involved in sports. This story gives you a brief glimpse at three days in their lives that includes the Homecoming weekend, and deals with relationships, bullying, and pranks. It's a quick and easy read and you'll enjoy discovering how this all of these things tie together.

An interesting view at the triplets as the Homecoming weekend approaches. I enjoyed how you tied all of this together, but I wish the story had been a little longer and allowed us to discovered how things had turned out with Autumn and her father.

Carl, I can identify with much of what you've written. I can see how the Christmas celebrations you described would make you feel uncomfortable. When I first moved to Georgia, I had no relatives nearby and my children lived too far away for me to visit (I'd merely chat with them on the phone or have a video conference), so a friend invited me to celebrate Christmas with him and his family. Like you, I felt totally out of place and the entire experience was awkward, so I never repeated it again. I'm sorry to hear about your dental and cancer problems. I hope the dental surgery goes well, with as few extractions as possible, and I hope your cancer remains in remission. I also wish to welcome you into the ranks of the Classic Authors. I ask to be changed from the rank of Signature Author to Classic Author a couple of years ago when I was also dealing with the uncertainty of health related issues. Wishing you all the best.

A delightful story about two men approaching their 30th birthdays. One, a gay man looking to maintain his youthful appearance, and the other a straight artist with an artist eye that can't help but explore the beauty around him. In fact, the descriptions of how the artist's eye observes those things reminded me of how Michelangelo or Leonardo da Vinci's artist's eyes might have observed the models and the world around them as they prepared for their next sculpture or painting. It's a beautiful story about how the two friends begin as artist and model, although the gay friend longs for more, and I'm sure you'll find this story as enjoyable as I did.

As I was reading this, the way you described the artist's eye exploring his body, I couldn't help but think about who other artists had done the same thing. Michelangelo, a known homosexual, often sculpted or painted naked men, and I could envision his artist eye ogling the model he used when he sculpted "David" or painted the many nudes in the Sistine Chapel, including the naked Adam. I could also envision Leonardo da Vinci doing the same thing when he was making his sketches of the various areas of the human body, including that of the Vitruvian Man. Wonderfully described and an excellent plan to take full advantage of the situation. I'm glad his friend not only possessed an artist's eye, but also a hidden gay desire. Thank you for writing this wonderful story.

I didn't create a series when I posted "Secrets: The Truth is Slowly Revealed", and I've also been publishing chapters for "Secrets 2: Looking Through Different Eyes". I'll eventually be adding "Secrets 3: The Road to the Future". I want to link them together as a series titled "Secrets", so should I wait until I'm ready to start posting Secrets 3, create the series and then link the other books at that time? Of should I just do that now, and if so, do I merely following the same process listed in the FAQ listing?