SilentandBroken

The author understood what needed to be done in order to capture the emotions necessary to achieve the desired effect of this story. I felt drawn and attached and even attracted to the main characters. This story was compelling and difficult to put down.

I’ll do it. I think…if I was Bill..idk ..why go through all that and just use the gun on yourself right there? It’s unfortunate but often the case, parents as narrow minded as David’s father don’t see their narrow mindedness until it’s too late. Like, it takes losing them forever for them to see it. Regardless, it truly is tragic.

This story was written very well. I appreciate the intent behind it you stated above. Thank you for that. As for the conclusion, I don’t blame Bill one bit. I’d probably do the same thing in my pain too if I’m honest. I feel like there could’ve been some stronger efforts from David’s father to appeal on behalf of Bill to extend the story further because this story had the makings of a much longer story that would have been great & that is my one regret. Bravo

There’s just nothing that says it better. David was so sweet…. I hope they catch the other hater and give them both life without parole

We really need a hug emoji

There were a couple in school for me but I was in the closet the whole time

I truly feel for Billy. I can only imagine what David feels is just as bad. I’m afraid for both of them next chapter.

Oh man… sigh…”Those tears were shed for me alone and for the loneliness that was once again mine to bear in solitude” having been seduced by an older student at 13, we had a fling that was much like Billy and David’s ..at least at first, for the summer and into the fall school term..then he started getting mean. I tried to break it off. But he would pour honey in my ear with his words and after a few more months he quit being sweet and didn’t take no for an answer and would rape me twice against my consent. I grew up in the 90’s and in my small town, being out and sexually active was still taboo here…I was terrified to report the rapes. But Zeb didn’t know that. He was afraid I was going to turn him in after I finally learned how to stand up for myself. He talked me into coming over one morning before school after his parents left for work. Said he wanted to talk and apologize. Like a fool I believed him. Only to watch him blow his brains out from 15 feet away. I panicked and shut down mentally and went to school never saying anything. While the community grieved his passing (he was a star soccer player) I grieved. That was why that line I quoted hit me. I cried for me too. I became a loner again too. Looking back I was the perfect target. I was a loner when he found me. I was even more of one after it. I would learn much later in life he was a true narcissist. That line had me hitching fighting tears. Thank you for this chapter. Nobody has put it to words what it feels like like you did. Thank you. 😘 😔

Oh no. 😔

Don’t mind me just sitting here itching for chapter 16 😂

Nope perfect

Awwwwee

Hot and beautiful.

Yep…. Sigh

Oooh no.. I must admit I so love these young high school boy romances. It brings me back to before my abuse. Sigh..the early days were the best and admittedly I wish I still had but..alas life must go on. We grow. We mature and are forced kicking and screaming vehemently into adulthood which is sooo overrated. That innocence and sweetest of love between two horny young boys simply cannot be topped.

Oh my God that was soo hot and soo sensual. I’m not gonna lie, you’ve got on 🔥

Finally getting back to this story, sigh…I’ll say it again. David is dreamy.

I agree the lot of you. The fault lies on the Kildaires. Victor is a shitbag but that’s what’s expected with him. I suspect he drugged Will’s drink. I think this whole thing put Jonah in series risk of going back to NC. There’s problems all over now on the horizon now and who knows where the chips are going to fall. I get the feeling Monte is gonna get some payback. Maybe that’s just me wishful thinking

I think both films have merit but there is a lot of things that could’ve improved them both for sure. I think it’s important to recognize these are both amateur films and for what it’s worth, they’re much better than anything I could’ve done. Even in this site there’s many stories that would make excellent films, both short ones like these and big time budget films. I think sometimes these short films are deliberately left thin on dialogue to keep it short so it fits the time limit, which unfortunately, can affect the quality a lot too. Still, these are giving these kids a chance at being seen and getting noticed if they’re aspiring actors way more than any other time in history or any other opportunity that they could possibly get in a more professional setting. Contextually speaking, story wise, sure I think there are many possible outcomes that happen in real life. The writers chose these for whatever reason. Perhaps that’s what happened to them, their story perhaps. GA uses stories. These folks used YT. I think both have pros and cons to using. Just the fact these topics are no longer taboo and removed from the web speaks to the success of the advocacy that has been done. 30-40 yrs ago, all of this was a but a dream for some, in its infancy for others. Frankly, I love it all. I think it’s courageous. Hopefully it inspires young gay teens in real life to stand up for themselves.

Damn..

Exactly. Well said.

It may have been a bit originality but in the end the fight is the same every time. Us vs bullies or society

I don’t know if this is the appropriate area to post this but ..I felt the need to share. It hit me right in the feels. Sigh…

I really like these two boys . I hope things continue to grow for them.these are the kinds of stories I’m drawn to. Not too slow, lots of growth and healing from a potentially painful experience and most importantly, boy romance.

Very valid concern. How horrible would it be if he hurts Will or worse…