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Interesting start. Going to start reading this story even if I am 6 months late haha. Glad to see my homeland of New Mexico getting some attention as well.

Ok some thoughts as I have finished reading the story: The last couple chapters were intense. Thanks a lot, Jake, for not saying he saw Todd with Seth until it was too late. Would have likely prevented the death of most of his family. I guess Killian has some kind of paranormal gift like Aunt Judy had said. He saw Seth's spirit in his dreams and had prophetic visions of the Sheridan mansion on fire. Todd is a psycho. That's all I have to say about him. His death was a bit sudden but definitely deserved after Todd's serial murders. I guess Todd's and Jake's actions are results of their highly abusive upbringing. Killian had been abused , too, but not to the same level as those Sheridan boys. Gilly, I was OK with at first, but she became a bit crazy too, trying to think she can change Killian into being straight or maybe bi. She should have known more about the unchangeable characteristics of sexuality before accepting to be a fake girlfriend for Killian. I'm glad Killian and Asher got majority support from the school for coming out despite the majority of the student body treating Seth poorly a few months earlier for also coming out as gay. Maybe the events after Seth's death changed their minds and made many of them more open? Killian and Kane have a great wholesome brotherly interaction when they are together. That was really cute to see XD Killian's boldness when going to his biological father's house to take the gun felt a bit out of character but I guess it was an extreme desperate situation like with Killian shooting Todd. Out of character but a necessary emergency action. I'm assuming the stealing of the pistol wasn't included in Killian's charges or it was dismissed with the charges of killing Todd. As for Mr. Kendall, I am also glad his career is done. He was abusive to Killian and to his wife as well. Not to mention a corrupt attorney/judge whatever his state level position was. The ending was sweet with Killian, Kane, and Adam visiting Seth's grave. Made me tear up a little bit :') And, well, some last thoughts: I saw mentioned in some comments that this story was written around 25 years ago. I was a baby at the time so I don't remember what it was like, but I'd hope to think that the attitudes around LGBT+ stuff has changed a lot since 1999, especially in a progressive state like Maryland where this story takes place. Anyways, sorry for the long comment. I enjoyed the story though.

Alrightay, I've been reading along, and I've been enjoying the story so far! Been holding off on commenting until the end but I had to put one in here before more stuff gets revealed. Also, finally Killian opened and read the dang journal! I was getting impatient on him about that lol! I've been enjoying Killian's progression as a character. He was in a shell before and depressed until he went to live with Adam and now he's more confident and social and he can be himself. I've been thinking since early on that the killer was Zack. He's the biggest homophobe in the high school and has been very violent with Killian and Asher. Jesse seems too dumb to pull off a murder. Asher likely didn't do it, he's too nice. However, the diary entry changes things. Seth knew the name of Zack, Jesse, Asher, etc, so this "psycho" who pulled him into the room (and likely the killer) is some guy he didn't know. People have been speculating Killian's biological father in the comments, but Seth considered the guy to be hot, and I doubt a teenage boy would find a middle aged man to be hot. Idk maybe Seth is into that kind of thing XD So now I am thinking it is Jake or Todd. They both have been a bit strange since Killian met them at the dinner party. Todd is overprotective and maybe a bit unstable. Jake definitely has some uncertainties and awkwardness around his sexuality given how he has been acting when alone with Killian. And both of them seem to be considered attractive for the high school age range. Anyways just getting my thoughts out. I know I am a few months late to reading. I only started reading the story around Christmas so if you know what happens later please don't spoil anything.

Mine is one of them haha. :( I’m glad you liked this one as well :) This one is complete. But there might be more stories involving these characters. No problem. I’m glad you liked it :) Yes. I’ll have to think up a new situation to put the triplets in though xD I do enjoy the brotherly dynamic. It’s become a bit of a theme in most of my stories. I do try to keep these anthology stories shorter and just one-shots but I guess I’ll have to consider a longer story with them since many of you are enjoying reading about them :P

Thursday, Oct 10, 2024 Dorchester, Pennsylvania Kieran Hawkins removed his football helmet to release his shaggy dirty-blond hair. The fifteen-year-old was on the JV football team as a freshman. He was sweaty from morning football practice despite the chilly fall weather. The other guys on the team were talking and laughing on the way into the locker room. Kieran, being relatively new in town, wasn’t as close with the other boys that had known each other since first grade. The hills and m

It's homecoming week for the Hawkins triplets, and, well, some things go awry.

What a crazy chapter. Liam tops for Mike. And interesting Maggie caught them at the end "wrestling".

A quick question for the people here: Am I able to post a collection of shorter one-shots (short stories contained in one chapter) as one "book" with each shorter story being a separate "chapter" or would each short story need to be kept separate? Thanks, and feel free to let me know if I need to clarify anything in my question.

What an eventful chapter

This story is cute so far. I like the dynamic between Mike and Liam.

Yay! A great ending for Jackson and Luke. And I’m glad Cindy came around. And all their old friends stayed close despite having gone away to college and their lives going in different directions. The senior year can be rough with the transition from teen to adult and that was portrayed well. Like Jackson I also came to terms with being bi around that senior year time. Anyways this was a great story

Aww the proposal made me cry a little 🥲 i am glad they are committed to each other at such a young age

Super happy Luke had the courage to come out to his mother. She knows the truth and can now choose to either support him like she should or risk developing an estranged relationship with Luke. Jackson had a panic attack over the confrontation between Cindy and Luke. Panic attacks are super scary. I had them before around his age 18 to 19. I’m glad be got calmed down and didn’t pass out.

Someone correct me if I’m wrong but this might be the first time Jackson referred to Luke as his boyfriend when talking to someone else. Even with his parents and friend group I don’t think he used the term lol. Anyways, Luke being a little rebel and getting a tattoo. And Oliver seems nice. I hope Jackson continues that friendship especially if they end up swimming together at Georgia.

I feel bad for Matt tummy bugs are no fun, especially during an important event. At least Aiden cares about his little bro even if no one else. The meet isn’t over for Jackson though hopefully he does well and maintains the scholarship.

The principal is surprised Jackson didn’t tell him about Georgia, but it’s on a Monday morning and Jackson just found out himself over the weekend just before prom. Jackson was being a jerk about the signing though. Felt like a regression back to cocky chapter 1 Jackson The school should be involved because Rick the coach was training him, and also definitely Tony’s swimming center as well for being a part in getting him a scholarship to a major school.

Wow, the boys got pretty busy in that attric in the trading post xD. Luke has quite a few secret hideaways he’s shown to Jackson. This one seems to be the most important to him because it’s where he had to come to terms with being gay, which is a hard thing to do for religious people. Unfortunately, Luke didn’t have the grades to get into Georgia, but he’ll be going to school with Derek and Toby nearby so he’ll have friends there. I was worried Luke’s parents might not let him go to college (or have him go to a religious private college at least).

Proms are a lot of fun. Mine was a little more than a few years ago now at this point, if I’m going to age myself lol. I went with my friends and had a good time. Thankfully no drama or Cindzilla situations. I’m glad Luke was able to stand up to her. She went way out of line ruining Olivia’s dress.

Wow this is probably the longest chapter I have ever seen xD Some thoughts: 1) Congrats to the swim team everyone got 1st or 2nd in their events at the swim meet! 2) Jackson’s swimming has improved a lot in the handful of months he’s been working with Emily and Tony. 3) Cindy is rude enough to confront Jackson in the middle of a swim meet but she at least wants him to do well so I guess her rudeness has boundaries xD 4) Tony vs Cindy would be one hell of a confrontation! He’s probably one of the few who can put her in her place lol

I am a bit late responding to this, but a lot of biblical conservative Christians are in major disagreement with what is taught in public schools and universities. Especially around science (geological history, evolution, climate change) and history since this all disputes their biblical ideology that the Earth is 6 thousand years old and that god created all living things instead of life evolving over time. And they don’t want their children being taught that, hence why some extremist Christians send their kids to religious private schools or homeschool. As for this chapter, I am glad Luke and Jackson are getting away for a date. Things seem to overall be stressful for them in day to day life so a little getaway will be good for them.

Just when his behavior is in a long good streak, bam, he starts a food fight….. not your smartest play, Jackson… at least Luke isn’t grounded anymore.

My “wow” reaction goes multiple ways 1) Wow, Luke is so adorable when drunk. I’m glad Jackson took good care of him while he was hammered. He’s gonna have a nasty hangover though. 2) Wow, Cindy really is a word that I wouldn’t dare use in the presence of women. Both start with c tho… heh… 3) The counselor was really pushy about the Gay/Straight alliance thing. He said no and has his legitimate reasons to not lead that club. Mainly around protecting Luke.

Definitely don’t blame everyone for falling asleep in school after pulling an all nighter. I’d be brain dead too in that situation. And probably wouldn’t have gone to swim practice (if I was Jack) and told Tony I was sick haha. Definitely worth it though to have such a fun prank and getting laid in the back of a car afterwards.

What a fun senior prank! XD At least Connor was able to get the police on board so it’s all legal lol.

No Jack don’t run away from your emotions/feelings/problems. It doesn’t help anything. :’( it is the instinct for guys to do that though. XD