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  1. peter rietbergen
    What he wanted was the trail.... But that would have been an abdication of responsibility, a return to a life really managed by another person, by others. There won"t be any future for O, or for both O and J in the trail. It was, or should be, an instrument, only.
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    Obviously, this mishap is an absolute condition for Oliver's change. Without it, his learning process , his self-discovery would never continue.
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    A harrowing tale. Expanding it would be a crime against all the emotions it contains, reveals, and does not reveal.
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    Chapter 13

    peter rietbergen commented on andy cannon's story chapter in Chapter 13

    Talking about cozy enmity...
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    The first part, about the two: comfortable. As well as, on s different level, moving. Then the diary. I understand the plot/narrative need of ending this chapter with the first diary entry. But is it "logical"? Wouldn't you open a book you found on, precisely, the first page? Oh well, no matter. In general lines, we know what will transpire, later. But it is beautifully written, and will keep me reading!
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    Come South

    peter rietbergen commented on Kevin Snell's story chapter in Come South

    A powerful chapter. Food for thought, too, about the essence of wanting, demanding, giving, witholding.
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    What People Saw

    peter rietbergen commented on Tony S.'s story chapter in What People Saw

    A closeted Jack? I don't,t think so. But obviously both K and L are more than "normally" interested in N. Enough wood for a blazing fire.
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    Chapter 12

    peter rietbergen commented on andy cannon's story chapter in Chapter 12

    Indeed: a declaration of sorts. And not even a foolish one. Love without occasional annoyance would be torture.
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    Given the garden, the various, separate spaces, and Russ's money, this sound perfect.
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    The Old Room

    peter rietbergen commented on Kevin Snell's story chapter in The Old Room

    Frightfully spot on....
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    Chapter 11

    peter rietbergen commented on andy cannon's story chapter in Chapter 11

    Now awaiting they moment they both agree on saying - at the same time, too: I love you. Violins will weep and angels will sing.
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    Complications galore ahead. I.e.: much fun.
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    Four Years

    peter rietbergen commented on Kevin Snell's story chapter in Four Years

    There are several psychological terms for this personality disorder. Difficult to live with. Not easy to contain, let alone remedy. If a person perseveres, that is real friendship. But in daily routine...???
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    Chapter 10

    peter rietbergen commented on andy cannon's story chapter in Chapter 10

    Short but pointed moments. Steps towards a certain conclusion.
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    Of course they stay in the apartment. It is (going to be) the test of their togetherness, for they have to gauge the depth of a distance that they yet need to bridge while, assumedly, they will also need to retain that distance for that togetherness to become a foundation.
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    Very, very cleverly done, both from the psychological and from the stylistic perspective.
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    11:52 p.m.

    peter rietbergen commented on Kevin Snell's story chapter in 11:52 p.m.

    Fascinating.
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    Admirable prose. Beautiful in its emotional depth. One glitch, perhaps? The second time J mentions Marie - for there was a first time - it yet seems as if she is someone O did not know about yet. Admittedly, he did not know the details. Does he know that he is still planning, managing - as in telephoning the inn-keeper beforehand? Or is that kind of management allowed, in an equal relationship? Will they have one? Being in love may not be enough...
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    Delightfully different - in some ways...- from your earlier stories. And yes, Tuchman is well worth reading. So is, by the way, Macaulay, though almost 200 years old...
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    Chapter 8

    peter rietbergen commented on andy cannon's story chapter in Chapter 8

    And so the fun continues....
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    Chapter 7

    peter rietbergen commented on andy cannon's story chapter in Chapter 7

    And thus we see that, in some situations, gender really is irrelevant. A couple of men, women, man/woman notice, know they think, act together on a deeper level. And yes, sometimes other people notice, know that before the couple does, or, at least, dares to say so. We now await the momen they say so...
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    Chapter 5

    peter rietbergen commented on Ronyx's story chapter in Chapter 5

    Jason's "True Colours"? Well, as so often: fear of accepting oneself translates in public denial. Obviously, all will be well. Maybe the trial moment will be cathartic.
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    Chapter 6

    peter rietbergen commented on andy cannon's story chapter in Chapter 6

    One may well wonder how they'll ever decide who is going to kiss whom first, or who's going to top, or bottom - "you're better at at it..."
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    Familiar Names

    peter rietbergen commented on Tony S.'s story chapter in Familiar Names

    Small-scale moving. Lovely.
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    Chapter 5

    peter rietbergen commented on andy cannon's story chapter in Chapter 5

    One does indeed. But maybe a profession that also is an emotion or even passion leaves one with a rather one-sided vocabulary...
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