Darryl62

I have done the opposite to the bigots. When I see a Same-Sex couple I always make a point to smile and say something even if its "what a lovely couple you make". As a 60s white man, the default look is often taken as grumpy, but the response is always one of joy.

More lovely a story you will be hard to find, beautifully drawn characters that make you feel pleased to know and brings joy of each small advance made. Simply gorgeous, you would have to be very hard hearted not to be moved.

I read another of your stories and I have been infected by your style and empathetic characters. Britain has I fear only gone further backwards in the intervening 8 years. I have in laws in Yorkshire (Ingleton), who struggle on the aged pension. We support them with trips to Australia and money as gifts, luckily they are not lonely or without support but as people who are in their 70s, the NHS is more to be feared than not for the elderly

Exciting chapter! Rabiah is going to be quite the character

I have found this story to be at times both exciting and irritating. The challenge for me is to follow the rapid changes to the main characters. It started as a potential mystery then werewolves and then the construct of the universe. I have been thinking about abandoning this and to be honest, the very long delay had me thinking that it was abandoned. The whole scene in the forest seemed to introduce interesting characters who just dropped off, leaving me wondering what the hell is going on. @drown there are just so many tethers ( and I mean introduced people) holding the three main characters that keeping all the links straight in my head makes me wonder if this story is going to meander along without resolution. There, I said it ( sadly not defiantly), but my confusion is my own and will await the next chapter cautiously.

No, no,no @lawfulneutralmage, "mom" is incorrect and an abomination in this very English story. The rest of the English speaking world (except Canada) are clearly "mum" and rightly so. Dear me, the Kings English indeed!!!. Your beta editor must have been napping.😘

Dearest Gentle author, Make Haste, the population are getting antsy... hahaha

Edna Mode " No capes darling!" Best line in the whole Incredibles movie

Short answer is ambient noise. Long answer is to mute the sound of footfalls, same with the linen tablecloths to reduce the sounds of cutlery. Makes for a better dining experience as the client's are not having to shout to be heard. Murmuring is better than exta white noise. Then again, you never have to ask an American to repeat themselves, (that's the joke worldwide), loud enough without extra amplification !!!🤐

I ran a bank branch in Murwillumbah in NSW, yes snakes in the Bank are a real thing....

Your story is number one on the most recommended so far for 2024. Certainly had me curious and now..hooked! Seen heaps of police procedural dramas from The Bill, Vera and Morse along with many from the 80s and 90s. Perfect descriptions!!!

I was tryinng to rememeber if the children were at Portland Place or in the country at Brentwood. I am sure both William (his son) and the Tutor will have something to say on the new arrangements, hopefully the Segnora Bellini is well versed in keeping children placated, Elizabeth might have a new favorite, as their mother doesnt seem to hold any interest in them at all.

@Mark Arbour, clearly not only prolific author, but highly regarded by many ( including me!)

Beautiful ending to chapter, I do hope both our heros remember their lessons, one to be less trusting and the other to not let his anger flare. Also, I am enjoying their travels and it was nice to be reminded of their initial meeting and running from trouble.

Darius and Will with JJ would be formidable..

Of course, there may still be an inheritance, but derived from Nazi past. Lots of various groups ( including gay people) had everything confiscated and hand over to Party hacks. Perhaps that is the real reason why the lawyers are not making headway, who are the real owners and was it legally done correctly at the time. German law on restitution is very complex regarding the war years 🤔

Such an unexpected surprise to find a new chapter awaiting. Brads final monologue was amusing and enlightening about his thought process but I am sure that there will be fireworks down the line. I think JJ will be all in on this plan but Kris will definitely need help getting over this news that his entire past as relayed by his family is not only a lie and a sham, but deliberately kept him in the dark. Masterfully done @Mark Arbour.

To be honest, I have been checking each day for chapters, and have gone back to the dates of the last posting. I put it down to academia for the delay and I am sorry that family needs have been so demanding 🫴 😔. I am personally visiting my sister in Melbourne and we have been discussing the other issues with needy family!

Faster! Faster still!!! Haha 😄 🤣 😂 waiting not so patiently 😜

The healer that they went to after the fight and bite I think has helped our hero more than they knew at the time. Just speculating!

Ahh, see I thought Liam was a twin, after all twins do run in families and in this case, one died, the hidden photos too much for the parents to bear. As for the teen outburst, far to real for me, have to hold these kids accountable for their promises, and that is what dad was doing, parenting! (My dad use to say your word is your honour)

I am with you living in the fantasy land of Australia where currently the richest woman is being pilloried for trying to use her influence to have an interesting portrait removed from the National Gallery. Here money doesn't buy everything and the average person has rights not to be exploited, starting with not being overworked, cannot be dismissed because of gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, religion or colour. While not perfect, I think compulsory voting helps to keep the political landscape towards the centre. If everyone has to vote, billionaires need to make a case that is reasonable.

Perhaps I misread a notice, but I am sure that at one point there was going to be an epilogue from Nathan's point of view? @LJCC

So soon! Felt like we were just getting started here! Sign of a good story, wanting something more. Roll on Saturday...

I have 2 girls who are 12 and 14. Double drama, luckily neither are yet interested in boys but their friends are eager for the gay uncles to "vet" anyone they are interested in.