Flip-Flop

Well, that was a tear-producing chapter. 😢 John is showing a great resolve in trying to do what he believes is necessary to honor Alex. The visit to his parents home, without knowing if Richard would be there to confront him, was one of those things. Linda, has her own tough matters to face with Richard and his absolute control over her life. This was a well written, but grief filled chapter❣️ Hopefully the many sweet memories of their lives together, will help John to cope with this new sad reality that his world has become. Grief is truly an ongoing process, but John has to remain strong for the many challenges that will lie ahead.

It is not surprising emotions are running high and the brothers are just starting to realize the dangers they faced by the home invasion and attack by Leon Senior's brother, prompting memory loss, nightmares, and reliving of previous abuse. As the family is starting to deal with their emotions and past histories, more facts of Mark's murderous spree are now coming into focus. The fact that Stephen's actions may have saved many other lives, will hopefully be obvious to all rational people. The parents are well prepared to provide their sons with any help and support they will need to move forward in their recovery. The whole family is still in a state of shock at this point in time! Changes will have to occur in the home to help relieve many of the unfortunate memories that Mark has inflected on them all. It was a rough chapter but for very understandable reasons, following such a brutal attack! We readers have become well invested into the possible outcomes of @Lee Wilson's story, ❤️

Jonah's future is going to be decided by a North Carolina judge after hearing from many lawyers, counselors, and taking into account, what out of state charges and reports that may have been brought with him from New York. Jonah has three lawyers of his own that are suppose to represent his own interests as a minor. At this point in time, the outcome of his case seems as clear as North Carolina mud! Jonah may have to try to do some self-advocacy for his future. But would the court listen, or even take his arguments into consideration in it's decision? I expect an interesting courtroom drama to be played out on Wednesday. I also have no idea what surprises @irivera could toss our way?

Very well written, but as this chapter's opening states "Dark Times", it does bring back so many sad memories back to life. This is a story about Alex and John, but there were many Alex and Johns. It was a very rough time for all of us who remember these times, and have lived beyond them. 😢 Dark Times that we cannot ever forget.

A very syrupy chapter to a hilarious essay❣️ It is a pure delight to read, and laugh along with this this high drama family! Thanks for sharing this Fathers Day gift with us.

A happy belated "April Fools" day to everyone!

A wonderful and humorous snippet of a drag-queen's pride parade, that accents our diversity, as we celebrate Pride month❣️ I would have joined the bears with their grill and very well stocked cooler, and enjoyed the moments of a beautiful day on a gay beach! Well done!

A great chapter describing the aftermaths of the shooting of the very sick and creepy Uncle Mark. EMT Russell was quick to assess the issues involved, and dealt with them professionally and with great care not to add to more trauma, to Stephen's condition. We can only hope the brothers can receive all the needed help to deal with what they were subjected to by their murderous Uncle Mark! 😠 Angie provided excellent support and advised the boy's parents with current information about the conditions of the home, and warnings of the expected press coverage.

A short chapter, a rough battle, and the Lady in Black is no more! But this story is not yet marked as complete, I am excited to see what you have up your sleeve for us on Monday. Could it be a new adventure with our magical gang, lying hidden inside your poetry, at the end of this chapter? I guess we have to wait until Monday, to find out your plans are for Reggi and family. ❤️

When I read this warning at the beginning of the chapter. I was unsure how you were intending to deal with this? Now I completely understand and have to agree with how you dealt with a truly shocking development. It was shocking enough, with no more detail needed.

Wow! You sure packed a lot into this chapter. Mark was nothing less than a sick and extremely evil, piece of work, Stephen's reactions to protect Leon were swift and accurate, given this situation. How he knew that Leon was in great danger, may remain a great mystery. Could it be the fact that the bond to his brother who had been his protector for many years, was so strong to explain Stephen's uncanny awareness of Leon's plight? Let us hope that there is no long lasting physical damage to either of these brothers. Mental health help, will surely be needed for both brothers. This was a very intense chapter that @Lee Wilson has delivered to his readers❣️

There is so much good reading available on GA, if only I had the time to do so! My bookmarks are filled with tons of stories, that i have yet to read. I consider this to be a good problem to have❣️ My thanks goes out to our many talented GA authors!

It was a beautiful high society wedding for the new couple. No news is not necessarily good news, concerning the threats posed by the Lady in Black. Is she also making preparations for her next moves? Let us hope that Reggi's new magical powers and protections, along with the help of Khonsu's insights, will be enough for the group to meet her future unknown challenges!

The brutal verbal name calling of Sandy included many loose moral insults, but for me, "alleged booger eating Sandy" seemed to be a very extremely low blow, in their verbal cat fight. The issue of the released sexual abusing uncle Mark, is also now taking a on much greater importance as @Lee Wilson continues to stir his pot of people intending to cause harm. Where will Lee lead us next, in his growing story of complex future threats and protagonists? Has he actually figured out how he intends to wrap up most of the issues that he has stirred into this tale? We shall see in his following chapters❣️

Things appear to be moving quickly. Lots of questions about the book and its ancient connection to Reggi and his family. Reggi and Elizabeth now seem to have a different type of relationship with each other as he constantly is now calling her, by her first name, and not addressing her as "mother". It's not disrespectful, but more like they are partners now, in this different stage of their evolving lives. Edward is now accepted as a true and trusted member of this unusual type of family. This mystery is raising many bigger questions, as @drsawzall has pointed out. 🤔 ❤️

I'm EDT also, I guess no late reading for me

Found this announcement, due to software issues!

Did anyone else experience a short interruption of service besides me? I thought we had another glitch as I lost my comment in limbo for about 20 or so minutes, while the site would not respond. 😕

Jeff seemed to have lucked out in court, with Brodie's court statements having played a big part in the Judge's decision. He will have to stay out of trouble, to stay at the academy. Spending his summers in the RYDC does suck, but is much better than a 33 months total confinement. Due to @Lee Wilson's comments, I have no idea which characters he intends to focus on most, going forward? We have also not heard anything about Leon's abuser. I am also very concerned about how Stephen and Micheal will fare at the conclusion of Lee's story. My guessing at the possible outcomes of his stories is often best left "up In air", until he stops stirring his boiling pot of emotions. ❤️ ' '

Very short, but also very sweet. You also left us curious, and wanting to know more❣️ This story is just begging to live a much longer life.

He? who? you?.......Not me! 🤔

I believe "Count Dracula!" is in your other writings.

Wow, Edward's head has to be spinning with the changes in his life, that he is now experiencing! This all seems to happening very quickly to him, and within this story. I had not thought that the threat from the Lady in Black was finished! Is Reggi prepared enough to deal with an encounter with her so quickly? Khonsu warned him that he had to strengthen his magic before another encounter with the Jinn, and to be prepared for an attack at all times. Is he really now ready to meet her threats to him and his family, so soon? 😨 All of these developments in the story appear to me, to be moving way too fast for any comfort. We shall see what secrets will be revealed in this oddly local cave. Could this have anything to do with the seemingly abundance of landslides in our story? Is Reggi prepared for another one, while in this cave? What will we learn about the surprises that @Albert1434 and the Lady in Black, also have planned for us readers❣️

Sorry to hear about the glitches, but happy you were able to fix things, before I arrived. This was an important chapter where substantial progress appears to have been made. As more information is gained, the case will likely expand to include other suspects. Daniels agreeing to talk with the police, may help to do just that. There are many children who are now safe, and will be given much needed support. The children were not just being exploited, but their parents are likely the ones who are involved with the abuse. 😠 Not everyone will be as lucky as Josh appears to have been, in finding a new loving and supportive family. The corruption in the legal system, is just another abuse that needs to be addressed.

We can now add Melton to our growing list of bigot a-holes. The YMCA swim coach seems to run a tight ship, and hopefully Stephen and Micheal can gain some confidence and possibly, some new friends. Gavin continues to lose more of his reluctant followers. Jeff was thwarted from more of his stupid behavior, by arriving to an empty home. Kudos for Leon, for his actions in and after the three boys were attacked. There are separate stories being played out in this chapter, but dealing with stupid bullies seems to be the common thread. Remember the old saying, "what goes around, comes around." We can only hope that will be the case here.