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I can see your point here. Well, as we all know The road to hell is paved with good intentions. Perry and his family are playing this charade so long in order to keep Kyan happy and unharmed. And now, he is not happy, and he is harmed!

Dear @Mrsgnomie it is my deapest hope that you will resolve this issue with Dayna on Monday so she can rest in peace, surviviors can live in peace and readers can breath in peace!

Yes, if she was alive and healthy, she would have been furious! I believe Trudi was referring to that. But she is dead and I'm speaking about her last words on her deathbed. I'm sure that in such situation, she would be thinking what the best for her children is. I'm sure that she would rather approve her brother then some unknown stepmother.

Excellent points here! You made me think I was too harsh to Kyan! I’ve expected that complete transformation of his personality has already happened, when it just started! This is not a lover or in-laws time to fix this situation. This is the moment for someone outside, for a real friend – this is a Max’s time! So, it’s time for Max to be himself again – friend, support and out of closet guide (unless @Mrsgnomie pass him through some angry phase in order to make some more drama…but I really think he is urgently needed as friend now) …and…to ask some questions.🙂 In a way, this relationship reminds me on friendship between Penn and Jason (without sex 😜). At first, as many, I thought it was inappropriate to take him as best men at the wedding, but after some thinking, I realized Jason was the only person Penn found and befriended himself, out of circle and pressure from his brothers. It’s the same with Max, he is the first person isolated Kyan found and befriended himself, without support of Perry or in-laws. Truly important friendship in my opinion.

Is she? I mean…we know she was jealous and possessive, but honestly speaking, do we all think that, if she was given a chance to speak on her deathbed, knowing that she is dying, wouldn’t she actually give a blessing to Perry and Kyan?! There is a shadow called Dayna but, I didn’t get a feeling that she was so evil that she is threatening even from a grave. At least, it's not what @Mrsgnomie wrote about her:

I know, but I found myself rooting for Kyan's independence which is maybe not the issue at all. There is no doubt that parenting is serious job and if that is all what Kyan wants - being good dad and good husband, then its ok, shouldn't be worried about what society thinks or accept. I was wrong to put my own ambitions into his head. Yes, I would like to see Kyan growing in all parts of the life, but, if this story focuses on his sexual awakening and finding new love, then its ok, I will enjoy reading it anyway.

Maybe you are right. I forget sometimes that this is not my story and my predictions or expectations for characters migst be completely oposite to the directon where author goes! Sorry!

Am I the first on page 3?!?

Understand your point...you know Kyan is my favorite but, there is lot of overthinking here. He needs to find a job! A real, out of house, job, so he could put his energy and his mind on something else. And I know that he is great parent but now he needs a healthy mind and good distress out of everyday routine in order to stay sane!

Sorry, I'm just pissed about this... foundation my ass!!! His foundation has been shaken when his wife died and left him with, how many children I don't know any more... I mean, this is so ridiculous, but ok, I'll wait resolution...

Oh, really...Sleeping Beauty has some sort of coma awakening stress?!

...and all started so jolly! 😁

A question for Kyan...

I've been astonished that there is discussion still going on about this story, even after so many years since it has been published. But, then again, maybe I shouldn't be, so good story, with so many loyal followers, new readers at GA cannot avoid it. 🙂 I like the ending and the epilogue; you have put a big closure and satisfied all our curiosity regarding the protagonists. As I am a big sucker for fulfilling the justice, and a little bit of revenge (I know, I know...revenge might not be always ethical, but after so much suffering, it really satisfies me to see some good old The Count of Monte Cristo revenge 🙂 ), I would like to see that lousy high school principal, bully from the school (James Ackerman), the bully from the library, and other antagonists being put to justice (as you did with uncle Ray)!

Well, this story has been on my waiting list for a long time but, it has been @weinerdogrecommendation that finally made me read it. WHAT A STORY! What a journey, both for Andrew and for me as a reader. First chapters were hard to read – explicit scenes of molesting and abuse, bulling at school, I could almost feel the suffering on my skin. But, It has been injustice, constant neglect of system, authorities, school…generally oblivious people which made me angry, mad…wanting f*cking Carlsberg to burn in flames!!! And then, the journey starts. I was looking for a words to describe how one insecure and without self-esteem boy (infamous "cause I'm stupid" sentence), fight the obstacles, shows courage and unbelievable strength, wisdom and knowledge…but I will quote the author instead: “You’re the most courageous, persistent and energetic person I know. It took bravery to walk away from Carlsberg, courage to take to the road on your own. It took guts and persistence to stay on the road, day after day, in the rain, in the heat, hungry and weak and vulnerable. It took fantastic audacity to pretend – for a whole semester – to be a normal kid, while living a dual life as a homeless boy, hiding in the library closet. And it took courage to take me on as your husband, even though so many people didn't think it very wise.” I was rooting for Andy, I trembled, I was literally sobbing reading the scenes of revelation… This was such emotional roller-coaster ride that I was completely blown away at the end. I can offer my deepest bow to the author; this is truly a worth reading masterpiece.

Read between the lines!

@vanalas tales usually consists of two stories. The first one finishes with complete disaster, betray and painful brake up, while the second one consists of arise from the ashes, revenge, revelation, redemption and forgiveness at the end. We may call @vanalas “The lord of the Drama” here at GA. 🙂 You will find nowhere such strong and passionate emotions, betrayal, cruel rejections and brutal behavior, and, on the other side, when you think that no redemption is possible, there is never-ending crying, pleading, begging that, when you reach happy end, feel drained and emotionally exhausted (like a good, wild roller-coaster ride). 🙂 “Raging Love” is the second story of two and is one of the best in @vanalas treasury. If you like big old drama, elements of fiction incorporated in contemporary world, bad villains you really like to hate and good heroes you like to support till the end of the story, then, this is a story for you.

Only if you leave enough material for commenting seven days!

This story made a huge impression on me. I could almost feel all the pain, anger and suffering the main character feels. Only after discovering that author wrote out of personal experience, I could understand why abusing and molesting scenes are so realistic. It is the end, when Zack reaches the edge and point of no return, when he confront abuser, without fear for his life anymore because life he lived is not worth living…that give us final satisfaction, relief and hope for better future.

Logistically and organizationally sound too...but, is it really going to help Kyan mature or will he become just more dependent?! Just asking...

I thought the same, but then @Mrsgnomie made me rethink with this comment: I mean...Trudy is one sharp witted lady; I would not be surprised that she participated in joke all the time with cool serious face. After all, she IS Dayna's mother! 😜

Only if they don't decide to continue playing collective dumbness in order to support Kyan! 🤪 Yea, I know, it is a little bit annoying, but Kyan is growing...

Oh, but I'm sure Max already knows! As I wrote in some previous chapter - everybody knows everything except Kyan! It is only question will he play offended, surprised, angry, supportive or...altogether in a few chapters?! 🤔