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That's truly a sweet escape. Mateo is proving to be a really smart and quick-thinking person. He's truly resourceful. I think if he is given enough tools and resources, he will be very good at crisis management and problem-solving in the future. He's natural! This is a fun and thrilling (from the Cat and Mouse game) chapter.

The lovemaking session of Liam and Hudson is really hot and tender. What a joy to read! The meeting between Liam and Mateo is really funny and entertaining. However, what surprised me the most was Mateo's dynamic with Liam. It was really natural. I think Liam will have a true and lifelong friendship with Mateo, just as Hudson has with Teo. That's a great gain since Mateo is a very good person and friend. It's really nice to see him have Hudson's back by making sure Liam is good and a right fit for Hudson. The story is just getting better and better!

I have so many emotions throughout this chapter. Angry at Marina -> So proud of Hudson for standing for himself and didn't let her bully him -> impatient during the long, slow burn scene at the bar -> Emotionally destroyed, touched, and sad when Liam confessed his feelings to Hudson while being drunk, and Hudson cried his eyes out behind the door -> Almost scream at the screen and Hudson with "C'mon dude! Open the door! Open to your happiness!" -> Excited when he finally opened the door -> so happy and satisfied at the end of the chapter where they made up and decided to move forward together with "It's you and me now, Arizona." Fantastic chapter, Nuno! P/S: My favourite quote of the chapter has to be "Hi! Love your vibe. Very funeral chic". I burst out laughing unexpectedly. Luckily, I wasn't drinking anything while reading it. Oh Mateo! I love that dude. Very funny!

Another great chapter! This chapter left me with a sense of sadness, particularly the details of Liam's childhood. For a child to be exploited at such a young age is truly horrible. Marina and the people who were involved in her machinery did all those things to Liam while pretending to be his salvation. The worst part is that they manipulated a 12-year-old boy into agreeing to be their slave and money-making machine while his mother or legal guardians are not around. That's predatory! Liam's mother's parenting skills are abysmal, yes, but that kind of conversation Marina had with Liam by no means should ever happen without the boy's family. Furthermore, Marina also added some oil to the flame and, in a way, made the relationship between Liam and his mother worse. And she did this on purpose to try to separate him from his family. A divide and conquer tactic, I think. I'm going to patiently see more details unfold in the next chapters, but whatever karma or consequences you had in mind for Marina and her crew in the end, I think I'm going to enjoy those! Great work, Nuno! Have a lovely weekend! 😊

The true drama begins in this chapter. It seems the story's first antagonist/villain has made her first appearance. Selfish, manipulative, and controlling! The right combination for a villain that nobody roots for, except for their downfall. "Staying power is rare"...It seems like Marina is taking her own advice and trying to make herself powerful by controlling Liam while pretending to guide him (it might be true in the past, but from the look of that, the guiding was dead long ago, and now only greedy control remains). I can't wait to read the next chapter! This chapter also proved that Hudson brought warmth to not just Liam, but his house, too. The entire place was full of life and warm before Marina walked in. She made the place cold immediately. Great work, Nuno! I'll see you in the next chapter 😊.

What a sexy and heartwarming chapter! The sex is hot, passionate, erotic, and full of love. However, the highlight of this chapter, for me, is when more about Liam was revealed through Hudson's lens, especially in the trophy room and the "movie theatre". What was revealed was beautiful. Liam was a lonely but kind and beautiful person beneath the movie-star image. And it's also no wonder that Hudson fell for him. Beautiful chapter! Great work as always, Nuno! 😊

And to me, this is one of the best and most joyful things about reading. Every good story I read, there is always something new I learned along the way, be it from the story itself, the author's messages, or fellow readers' analysis and perspectives 😉. And they help me to understand more about life and the people around me

Well said! Love it! 😊 Well, Daniel is not a conventional person/character. I always thought his version of happiness would be very different from what others would think about happiness. Because of his hunger and who he is, he will walk that path alone. However, being alone doesn't mean being lonely. Daniel, fortunately, is surrounded by people who accept his true self and love him deeply and genuinely. And he also loves them all passionately in return. Because he chose to live truthfully with them, he strengthened their bonds and love. And because of that, I think (and this is also my hope) he will have a very fulfilled life full of love and laughs, even if his hunger is bottomless and will never be satisfied. After all, Daniel Beaumont does not lead a conventional life and love, and with the amazing people he has, I think his life could potentially be an extraordinary one in the future

I couldn't agree more with you about Daniel. Your analysis and your view on him are simply brilliant. It's a joy to read. Thank you! 😊

After reading the first three sentences, I smiled already. This is a great and hot chapter. I like Mateo already. What a fun, smart, and chaotic (in a very good way) character, especially with his over-the-top screams and hypersexual! He made me laugh more than once. Such a screen (or paper) stealer! The chemistry between Hudson and Liam got even better in this chapter. Their text exchanges and wits are also the highlight of this chapter. Not to mention their nicknames for each other. Chef's kiss! Great work, Nuno! 😄

This is another amazing story from the author, Casual Wanderer! This is one of the stories about unconventional love (through today's society's lenses), patience, compassion, acceptance, and most importantly, living truthfully with yourself and your family. It also raised the issues and consequences of people having to live with masks or personas (if we prefer a fancier word) every day in every aspect of their lives, whether they chose to or were forced to do so. Daniel is the centre of the story, of the malady that was mentioned in the title. However, his hunger is not the only hunger that was analysed or focused on. Other characters also have their own hunger. However, the different hungers didn't dilute the story's focus, and instead, they tied the events and characters together nicely. Nora is my favourite character. In my humble opinion, she is the strongest. What happened to her, especially at the start of the novel, could easily destroy anyone in real life. And yet, she not only lived through it but also strengthened herself with love, compassion, and kindness. These are the qualities that made me fall in love with the character. Alec is my second favourite because he made me smile all the time, and he's kind. I think everyone should have an Alec in their lives. Alec also reminded me to Cash from "Down In the Holler", another novel from Casual Wanderer. I think these types of characters enrich every story they are in, and I hope to see more of them in future stories/novels While Daniel is not in my top 2, he is one of the most interesting characters (if not the most). His imperfection and his journey to eventually recognise and accept it are one of the best highlights of the story. And even better, that he didn't achieve this on his own, but with the help of the people who loved him dearly and patiently. And this is the element that made me love this story. If this is your first time reading a novel by the author, I would like to share that the first two chapters can be very intense and emotionally challenging. That is one of the charms of his work that never gets old, even among his veteran readers. However, things will be entangled, and questions will be answered throughout the novel. Another point is that since this is also about unconventional love, it won't be about monogamy, especially for the main characters. Nevertheless, I think if you approach the story with an open mind, you'll have a good time with this one. Finally, another improvement in Casual's writing that I found through this story is that there is an English translation next to each non-English dialogue most of the time. This kept the story engaging and my reading (and focus) unbroken since I no longer have to use a translation tool, like Google Translate. I hope this flow will continue with new stories or new chapters of current incomplete stories

This is a love story, but it's not a conventional love story. It also went beyond the focus of the main characters and told love stories of a lovely fictional community. The story raised a lot of issues regarding guilt, anger, homophobia, domestic violence, and violence against the LGBTQ+ community. However, it also offered warmth, love, justice, and forgiveness. The characters are quite relatable. The community of the main protagonists protects each other fiercely with compassion and love. Daisy and Cash are my favourite characters. Daisy's motherly, unconditional love for Jackson and other characters is the story's biggest highlight. Cash always made me smile. He's a funny (not comical, but realistic) and well-developed character. This is one of the best stories I have read in 2025 and early 2026, and it has a happy ending. The characters in the story are from the Southern US, so a lot of the dialogue has local dialect. Obviously, it helped to make the story more realistic. Still, it can be a bit challenging to understand/follow for non-native English speakers or someone who is not really familiar with the native US English dialect. It's ultimately not a disadvantage for me, but I thought I should mention it for other readers, just in case.

Sorry, I want to add another point 😅. This chapter has so many interesting points 😄. I love how stark a contrast Malik and Cameron were portrayed. Malik is a good cook, but Cameron can't cook. This just proved how deep the lies that Malik/Cameron lives with are. It's quite scary!

@Cane23's talent is insane. I think he secretly walks in Casual's mind 😆. Those analyses and predictions are just... chef's kiss. So good!

Oh, and one final thing. This story also encouraged me to always remember to live truthfully. So thank you for that, kind storyteller, Casual Wanderer!