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A Second Dance is a testament to what a well-written story it is. @BendtedWreath and @CassieQ did a magnificent job of seamlessly combining their talents. The telling was so engaging that I actually forgot there was only one chapter. Old feelings are brought to bear when two former best friends meet again at a wedding. A falling out over misunderstandings and an inability to communicate on both their parts led to a devastating parting of ways. Have they matured enough to finally voice their true feelings?

Oy, I’m not even through the first chapter, and the story about the bachelorette party has me laughing so hard I had to take a break from reading. First, poor, clueless Louis tried to pull the young officer’s pants off, “...but then Louis asked the officer if he could keep the cuffs.” Priceless! 🤣

Rough Strokes for the Golden Egg could well be called The Taming of the Grumpy Czech. That is, if the incessant, unrelenting smiles from the GWU swimmer Austin don’t drive him over the edge. What will ultimately transpire between the two rivals, and why is Petr so grumpy? Dive in right from the deep end and read along to find out.

My Valentine Came With a QR Code is the story of two men, one running away, avoiding, and the other, denying, ignoring their way through life. Then the first sees the second trip over his own water bottle, and his simple laughter is breathtaking. Glances quickly become... Seriously? No, no, no one must read on to see what, if anything, happens.

That was the moment Jo decided the universe had personally insulted him. How many of us have had that moment? 😂

What Did You Do is a stunningly dramatic, well-written piece that speaks to domestic violence. As the author noted on the content page, The Time To Escape Might Be Before It Begins. As is so often the case, escape should have indeed been timed before what transpired.

Flowers For Elli is a touching tale of young Logan grieving the loss of his best friend and one true love, Elli. Their time was brief but no less passionate.

Last Chance High is a sweet story about a young, misunderstood high school junior who’s managed to get himself expelled from four previous schools in the past three years. Is he such a troublemaker that he can’t help himself? Will he be able to find himself and finally make friends, or will he be shipped off to military school? Standing outside looking up at the brick building on his first day, he wonders if he’ll be able to finish his high school career at McGregor High.

Aunt May’s Magic is yet another amazing addition to The Boot series. For those who are at all tender-hearted, a tissue warning would be advisable. As @drsawzal stated, this story definitely has an impact. One of the best things about the series is that it no doubt inspires others to contribute in whatever way they can.

The Boot series is always so incredibly touching. You’ve done it yet again! Unfortunately, I forgot tissues and was too caught up in the story to stop. It was beautifully written yet again, thanks.

Jack Deveraux’s Story is the touching tale of a young man who lost his way and, as a result, lost so much more. As Gary L has said, Jack travels a redemptive journey through community service, meeting new friends and learning some of life’s most important lessons. Will he be able to set things right and mend fences?

Having just read Sam’s About Me section, I’m deeply saddened to have learned he’s leaving GA due to the acts of another. Having experienced that sort of unwanted intrusion, I’m aware of the necessity of disappearing. Take care, Sam, you’ll be missed.

The Gift is an absolutely delightful, adorable tale of a grumpy little elf, Tigg, who begrudgingly volunteers for The Great Project. Poor Tigg knows he’s going to be miserable until... What are you waiting for? Don’t just sit there, move on to the first chapter and start reading!

A well-told story elicits emotions, and No Regrets - A Forbidden Love Story does just that. While the relationship the two brothers share is not for everyone, is the judgment they receive truly just?

This story elicits such deep emotions, but mostly rage at the judgment that ended these two young men’s lives. They were consenting adults who entered into a relationship without coercion. No, it’s not for everyone; however, one must ask who they were hurting—absolutely no one. Sadly, though, it mirrors too many societal views. The penalty of death is visited upon those involved in same sex relationships in other countries to this day. The really terrifying part, though, is that there are those here who would opt for the same punishment. Sure, society has made progress, but not enough. Tender subjects handled with compassion.