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Stupid me, I thought it was a typo at first! 🤪

Is he doing it in German?! 😜

I like this Charlie - a character full of contradictions… a philosopher and a jock brought back from the verge of death. He hasn’t shown his full potential yet; the hormones of his new, young, physically improved body might get him into some trouble… still, there is an essential wisdom in him, the kind that radiates from people who have faced death.

I suppose there isn’t much worth saving there - except the books. The “new” Charlie would love them.

Charlie’s new adventure is here - jump in ASAP, because @Topher Lydon's dropping chapters so fast you might get left in the dust! 😁

You’re so good at this genre @irivera... Any chance we’ll get an update on the Kildare siblings?

I’m afraid this “gladiator arena” surpasses the actual high school. The logistics, intelligence, and the level and depth of information - along with the sophisticated surveillance equipment - are on such a high level that, if teachers are also just “pieces” in the game, I wouldn’t be surprised if the actual high school is just one of many, part of a global experiment that might even reach the government level. Our guys might win in this micro-system… but I wouldn’t be surprised if even that is globally arranged. Their win is not the game’s loss; it’s just additional data on human behavior and the ability to resist and fight. Is it possible to break a global Big Brother experiment? Maybe - but we’d need Book 2, 3…

You’re right - I forgot that his body didn’t die; it actually became younger!

No matter how much it hurts, it’s good that this happened - this predator exposed himself. I don’t know if revenge would satisfy Marcus, but something must be done to prevent Hunter from targeting other victims.

@Mikiesboy brings a deeply intimate and personal story about grieving the loss of a life partner. There’s no universal formula for healing - no simple way to make the pain disappear or to move on quickly. We often hear about the stages of grief: shock, denial, anger...but they’re not linear, and they’re different for everyone. There’s no real timeline either; grief can last months or years and still return in waves. What makes this story stand out is that @Mikiesboy doesn’t judge Loonie’s choices or try to offer lessons on what should have been done differently. Instead, it simply gives us a glimpse into Loonie’s life and pain. It quietly says, “I see you. I understand. You’re not alone.” And sometimes, that’s not just enough - it’s the only thing that truly helps.

Suppose there is nobody (no family) to inherit the residence of the deceased professor (his body, in this case); it becomes the property of the government.

And where does the money come from? $2,000 isn’t an amount a teenager would typically have as pocket money.

I didn’t think demon stories were really my thing - but this one completely changed my mind. It grabs you from the very start and doesn’t let go. There’s a great mix of adventure, humor, teenage drama, and even a bit of British politics and family life. The characters are smart, funny, and full of charm, which makes the whole story even more enjoyable. The plot is especially fun: after a train accident, a seventy-three-year-old philosophy professor, Tainer, ends up in the body of a selfish teenage boy, Charlie. With his original body dying, he’s racing against time while trying to survive high school, family life, and some very complicated relationships—including one particularly intriguing wrestler. All in all, it’s a witty, entertaining read that keeps you hooked. Definitely worth it - and I’m looking forward to the rest of the series!

I thought demon stories weren’t “my thing” … well, obviously I was very wrong - at least when it comes to @Topher Lydon's story! Bravo! 👏

Justin didn’t have to hide from his family or society like Tim did. He has only just begun to understand what precociousness and alertness mean. He simply needs to switch off “jock mode” (but to keep sports' competitive spirit and sense for strategy) for a while and activate the mathematical, analytical side he already possesses.

Just when I think our guys might take the initiative and make some progress in exposing the masterminds behind the game… it turns out the creators are always a few steps ahead. This is amazing writing, @Topher Lydon! For a moment it feels like a dystopian reality show - The Hunger Games, then it shifts into something more like a chess match, with pawns fighting for their place on the board. It’s a huge psychological and sociological experiment, showing how easily someone’s life can be manipulated. The consequences could be devastating - we’ve already seen broken hearts and ruined social statuses, but how long until it escalates to suicide or even murder? As we can see, the Archivists are players too - whether they’re being blackmailed, like Marc, or are simply perfect sociopaths for the job, like Chloe. But who, or what, is really at the top of the operation? Who is the “Christof” behind this game?

Finally catching up with the others… Oh my, as the situation becomes unbearable, I think it’s the right time for our guys to get some luck in this game. S.H.A.D.O.W. strikes back!

This is complete agony… I’ve been wondering for a while, but now I really have to ask - aren’t all these punishments they have to literally survive worse than the photo that started everything? It seems like the whole school is playing this game, and all the students are just puppets on strings. They adjust to changes far too quickly - and too easily. If Justin suddenly decided to rejoin the team, it would probably be welcomed as if nothing had happened.

As if the game drama wasn’t enough - now they have a real-life love triangle too!

This story is amazingly disturbing. I don’t remember the last time I was genuinely afraid of what might come in the next chapter. High school Hunger Games, a twisted reality show - a sick play for a sick mind. Solving the puzzle and disarming the predator is going to be one hell of a game!

Three Harpies! 😱

Eternity is a curse; hopefully, there’s still time to break it. I’m wondering - did Charlie learn anything from this about love, sacrifice, and kindness? Even if he keeps some of his old flaws, like arrogance, I hope he’s grown into a genuinely good person.

Maybe the ghost’s mission isn’t to haunt Loonie, play on possessiveness, and seed guilt… Maybe Leo’s purpose is to protect Loonie once things go downhill. Maybe that’s his ticket to heaven… 🤔

That was exactly my thought… Maybe it’s because I’m a parent myself, but I was just reading about the shocked dad’s reaction and thinking - that’s how I would react if one of my children came up with such a rushed, poorly thought-out idea. Especially when someone is still vulnerable and hurting, like Loonie. Let’s hope for the best…