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Thank you, Topher It is encouraging to read there is a historical basis for the crusader victory at Lake Antioch I hope you will include the fact at the end of the link. It says English ships arrived with supplies and food and the crusaders were greatly helped

This first date turned out much better than Ryan ever hoped Ryan was educated, entranced and found what he was missing with the great, caring help of Ismael. He wants more and Ismael has said this is just the start for them. "You are the most beautiful English boy I have ever fucked." Ismael realized Ryan was a virgin and he was excited. "He would be the one to guide this boy, to teach his body what pleasure felt like, to possess him completely and take his cherry. The thought of initiating Ryan, of breaking through that nervous apprehension and turning it into absolute surrender, sent a surge of intense, possessive desire through Ismael’s veins."

This is a compelling, surprising journey of self-discovery for Joe a 42 year old man who has built a powerful body that rules his shop floor and on the athletic field, We are told ...." when a plan for a discreet hookup goes off the rails, Joe finds himself outplayed by the one person who sees him for exactly what he is." You will wonder how swiftly it happened and be fascinated by how easily Joe can handle his fantasies destroyed and be amazed as new ones are actually fulfilled. Joe is going to be empowered and validated and sees a new and better role as someone knows him better than he knew himself.

The world changed tonight with more clarity and real truth for joe. Turned down and pictured as just a good dad, Joe was seen as a handsome powerful sex object by Dylan. It happened quickly. Dylan took charge, He moved close and undid Joe's pants and underwear. First he sucked his cock and then turned him around smoothly and fucked his ass raw. He stroked joe off and he thrusted deep inside him and unloaded his cum in him. Joe handled with care the sudden return of his wife and son and then went to the bathroom to shoot out the cum inside his body. Joe felt admired and validated and accepted for his hard work building his body by the younger man. He was going to add more weight to increase his pec size and nipples that Dylan liked. He was going to want to be fucked by Dylan again who said he loved fucking him. He could tell Dylan was really into him and just him. After all , Dylan said "anytime"

So, we know about the origins of Lukas. He was originally Niklaus and is now followed by the man himself, Rikard, anytime Rikard choses. Lukas has settled into having multiple personalities in a sort of cooperative agreement to stay in balance. He likes Eriks and Erik likes him but Erik limits his interaction with Lukas to hugging and kissing. He is messed up from a past relationship with a guy and cannot do more. I hope he can work things out f so he and Lukas can be fully in sync.

Heroes--The 700 men lead by Darien were heroes. He found the key terrain and used it as a fulcrum to defeat the much larger force. The crusaders fought hard and many died. They did the impossible. They saved the crusade. They brought back heads of the slain soldiers and out them on display to show the Turks in Antioch. The Turkish garrison has lost the will to fight. Khalid is crestfallen and very disturbed. Rashid told Wylan he must denounce Khalid before the council of emirs or be killed. Wylan is holding out for the star hat will power their mind switch. Darien is planning on finally seeing officially approved same sex marriages. Val hopes to be made a baroness. The king must be very pleased. The crusader camp has to be uplifted and in high spirits.

The queen disgusted with Neven and how he had corrupted her son. She cut off two of his g fingers on one hand which caused him great pain, She promised to cut off more fingers on his other hand soon. Neven was beaten by his guards on the way back to his cell. He met Yonna, a former Lieutenant who was sympathetic to his cause and encouraging goals, Neven met Mhalyn who was in the next cell. She tried to emotionally support him. BTW, when Neven left the queen he heard her say in a normal, not disparaging tone that she wanted the High Herald brought to her. What mischief can they both do to make the situation worse?

Lukas is a lot more than he seems to be. Parts of his past are gone to him. Will his muscle memory still be available to let him carry out his needed skills? We learn in this chapter that Lukas looks like a handsome, engaging pop singer who is also a construct. Was Lukas also him once? We find out more about Lukas in the introduction ...." Lukas discovers he's been many people—soldier, pop star, lab rat, cop.' I bet as this story unfolds we will see him work through his various roles.

Wylan/Ishan told Rashid people can change. He thinks Khalid can be his own person and not necessarily be the tough, cruel strongman like their grandfather. He wonders if Rashid will want to see Khalid overthrown and force Isham/Wylan to lie? Wylan/Ishan spoke to Rashid..."Rest," he said. "The spring is coming. And when it comes, you will have a choice to make. You can be the viper. Or you can be something else. Something that Ishan can look at and see a brother. Something that Khalid can look at and see a man. Something that you can look at and see yourself." At least two major events are happening that should affect them They should learn of some point of a great force coming to lift the siege A major heavenly incident will be created that should soon enable the two boys to switch minds

Who fucks who? Is Dylan already topping Joe's son? Interesting questions....

Amazing--Joe had a rich fantasy life and thought Diane was flirting with him. She was not. She was just being friendly and thought of him as a nice, comfortable man just like her father. Joe thought he was going to take her out and fuck her after work. His wife and son were going to be gone.. What a crazy dream. He was so mistaken. Joe was enraged and then felt pity and a range of moods. He drove home and opened a beer. Dylan surprised him and came around knowing his son would not be home. Dylan comes inside and moves close to him. Is Dylan coming on to him? Has Dylan read him as potential sexual partner like he thought about Diane?What will Joe do when his mind is racing and his hormones are raging and he might need an outlet? Are both guys going to cross a line? The next chapter could change their relationship and maybe break something.

BTW--this complex has a "Blade Runner" feel about it. I hope there are not evil constructs that will go after them.

Lukas is returning to his natural self and will have mood swings. He may learn bits about his past after his memory wipe. He was a high end, very well-built construct. He has the famous face of a popular performer. Will he end up being a likeable, congenial guy like the performer had been? Is Lukas going to move in new circles so his past self does not matter, or will it continue to get him noticed? The immediate action is to wait and see what Eriks contact has in mind for them. I hope it is something Eriks feels good about.

Are you ending this book soon and leaving matters up in the air?

A defeated army of Ridwan of Aleppo will have foodstuffs and material to support the crusaders. This potential bounty could motivate the crusaders.

The crusaders are facing a major crisis. Ridwan of Aleppo is coming with 10,000 men to break the siege at Antioch This must surprise those inside the walls. What does Ridwan of Aleppo want for his help? Is he truly being generous or will he claim the city from the sultan? The crusaders, weak, hungry, living in cold and mud now must face a new major threat Darien said when asked--"We Hold" They need a plan and must array their forces to defeat Ridwan of Aleppo The Romans would find a place to trap the enemy and dig barriers and devise more hidden traps and place calvary for charges at critical points and place bowmen to deliver withering fire What plan will Darien develop?

"I’m taking up golf, a good walk spoiled"--Is that a quote attributed to Mark Twain? BTW--a young Jeremy Irons was a very hot star in Brideshead Revisited. He later grew into a very important figure with gravitas in the Kingdom of Heaven

Travis is coming into his own as a good actor on the movie set. He blossomed into his role and won praise for his acting. He contacted Will by his phone and enjoyed Will's supportive comments. He easily fell into being Will's boyfriend when they met and they had a glorious fuck. They assembled with friends at his home and viewed the first Palisades show and it was great. Certainly, Travis was happy Will was going to Australia without Austin. Will was not upset Austin could not get a visa in time. Will felt Austiin was getting clingy and seemed to be failing in love with him. They are going to meet next at Harvard. Will is holding off breaking up with him and needs to work with winning volleyball games. Will is delaying a breakup for now. Travis does not have to worry about Austin it seems.

If I were to bet right now, Dylan, not Diane will be Joe's downfall. We will see.

Joe at 42 works hard to maintain his impressive, hard body. He excels as a baseball pitcher on a local team and as a custom shop welder. He has a wife, a loveless marriage and fantasizes about have sex with 20 something women. His high school son lacks his masculine nature and his athletic ability and has a slightly older male friend who is well built and energetic, the opposite of his son. Joes does not see what the two have in common. I bet he is missing the cues that bring them together. Good start to a story with lots of promise. I want to see the direction you develop.

What a well written and sadly convincing chapter. Every terrible problem developed for the Lys-Akkarians. The Orinovo forces advanced lead by their queen in shinning armor and aided by many magically enhanced forces. They could not be stopped and reached the walls of the palace Yarima's sound force meant to stop them failed. The queen will now go after her and Neven and Denir, her son. Ain and Fenn attacked the enemy and were surrounded and captured at the end after all their power was expended, The queen wants their weapons, the ruling council and Ain and Fenn, I assume Ain and Fenn will the subject for more experiments until they are killed. Yarima and Neven and Denir might be soon killed. This looks like it will end as a great tragedy. What miracle will save them?

More progress for the two male stars-- Brant had a very succcessful zoom TV interview that will boost interest in the movie, He wants Sky to join him when they can saymore in an invited follow-up interview--if the movie heads agree, Sky was called by his friend Andrew(Andy) after Brant's interview was shown. Now, Andy knew what movie Sky was acting in and was jealous of his role next to his heart throb Brant. They had a great conversation and Sky said he would invite him over when he returned so he could meet Brant. Brant and Sky went over their mutual expressions of love and this seemed as real as could be in the moment. Brant stated...“But something sort of snapped in me the minute I saw your headshot and then watched your earlier performances. You drew me in somehow. It wasn’t just how incredibly handsome you are. It isn’t just what a hot bod you have. It isn’t how well you kiss, though that helps. It’s all these and more. How gentle and kind and accepting you are of me. How you don’t have any expectations but just take whatever happens in stride.” My heart was deeply touched by his flattering words. He’d obviously given it some thought." They agreed to enjoy their time in the movie production and leave any questions about life afterwards for later. Wow--I agree they should savor what they have now and not dwell on possibilities and what others might say and do. When they are ready, they would do well to have conversations with others they trust like David and Sky's parents.

Johnny is learning and fitting in at his acting program. He has found people who give him good advice and encourage him. It is not a dog eat dog world, but one where others are struggling, too, and open to advise other students of their craft Spencer Tracy said ..." the only thing an actor has to offer a director and finally an audience is his instinct". Johnny is on his way. He ends his day taking Bruce to his pizza place that his dad first introduced him to and it was delightful and comforting for the both of them. Johhny is becoming much closer to Bruce.

The Russians, I have read, sent nearly all their available tanks to fight in the Ukraine but their reputed new top of the line T-14 Armata tank I have found this information about Russian tanks in the Ukraine war...."Despite being Moscow's most advanced operational main battle tank, the T-90 fleet has faced heavy attrition. Open-source intelligence trackers have visually confirmed the loss of hundreds of Russian T-90 variants in the conflict."

I hope you consider reposting your Harry Potter story on nifty, I could not find you using a keyword search on the Nifty site. Also, it is being redone with a new format promised soon. I am reading off---https://www.fanfiction.net/book/Harry-Potter/