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    Part 1 - Back to the City The bus ride back to the city was long and uneventful. The landscape gradually shifted from the familiar countryside to the towering buildings and busy streets that Mason had come to associate with his new life. As the hours passed, Mason again found himself grateful for his mom’s thoughtful gesture of packing food. The sandwiches and fresh bread she had made were his last tangible connection to home, a comforting reminder of the warmth and care he was leaving behin
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    Thank you for the kind word - it's nice to rekindle memories, to remember where we've come from and how far we have gone.
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    Thank you for the kind words! I'm happy you're enjoying the story so far.
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    Chapter 18

    ChromedOutCortex commented on Ronyx's story chapter in Chapter 18

    Wow. I love slice of life stories, realistic fiction especially when they blend in real life and events. I don't know if I should cry, or smile or both. This as an amazing story!!!
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    Chapter 16

    ChromedOutCortex commented on Ronyx's story chapter in Chapter 16

    This really made me cry:
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    Chapter 15

    ChromedOutCortex commented on Ronyx's story chapter in Chapter 15

    Dirty money?! I get how Roger feel... but that was harsh and then to tell his son that his father (grandfather) is dead? Low. 😞 He's either turned a corner, which I hope he has or foreshadowing that he's going to be leaving. 😞
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    Chapter 9

    ChromedOutCortex commented on Ronyx's story chapter in Chapter 9

    Absolutely LOVE the images of people he sees outside - a window into his past.
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    Chapter 8

    ChromedOutCortex commented on Ronyx's story chapter in Chapter 8

    Personally - I got lucky when I came out, but we're living in different times. Trying to put myself into the time period of Phil, I can see how his son must be hurt and angry over what has happened. One day you have a family, normalcy and then one day you don't.
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    Part 1 - Homecoming The small town where Mason had spent most of his life hadn’t changed much in the year he’d been away. The same familiar streets, the same quiet atmosphere, the same faces. But as he stepped off the bus and took in the surroundings, Mason realized he had changed. The year away had opened his eyes to a world beyond this place, and as much as he loved his home, he knew that he wasn’t the same person who had left. His parents were waiting for him at the bus stop, standin
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    100% - when you're young, you make mistakes and if you've never experienced life you can be at a disadvantage especially by others. Thank you for taking the time to read! I appreciate the kind words - it really means a lot to me. 💕
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    They can finally move forward with their lives and what a life they will live! 😉
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    You are totally correct - everyone had a part in what happened, but poor Mason got painted the bad guy; it was all his fault.
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    Thank you - no more conflict. I think. 😉 Seriously though - thank you for reading and commenting! This means a lot to me!
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    Part 1 - An Unexpected Encounter With the weekend finally upon them, Mason and Robby decided to take a break from the intensity of the past few weeks. They made plans to grab a pizza and catch a movie in town, hoping for a night of relaxation and normalcy. The air was crisp, and the streets were buzzing with students enjoying their weekend freedom. As they walked toward the pizza parlor, Mason felt a strange sense of anticipation. He had been trying to move forward and rebuild his life
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    Part 1 - The Aftermath Mason sat on the cold bench for what felt like hours, his mind a swirling mess of emotions. The early morning chill seeped through his clothes, but he barely noticed. All he could think about was how everything had fallen apart. Eventually, the heaviness in his chest became too much to bear, and he knew he couldn’t stay outside any longer. With a deep, shaky breath, he forced himself to stand and slowly made his way back to his dorm room. The halls were eerily qui
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    Part 1 - Study Sessions and Subtle Advances Over the next few months, Mason found himself buried in the rigors of college life. The transition from high school to college was more challenging than he had anticipated. Classes were larger and more impersonal, and the workload seemed endless. It quickly became clear that he would need to adapt if he wanted to succeed. So, Mason jumped at the chance when a group of students in his first-year classes suggested forming a study group. Robby wa
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    That really hurt, she's the kind of person that I would enjoy being around - down to earth, friendly.
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    That would frustrate me the most; I've been in that situation and you are constantly trying to understand if you did something wrong. If can affect you in so many ways subconsciously.
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    Thank you so much!
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    Thank you so much! You are too kind.
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    Part 1 - The Journey to a New Beginning The day Mason was set to leave home felt surreal, as if he were caught between two worlds. The car ride to the bus station was quiet; the silence wrapped around them, leaving the air thick with unspoken words. His parents had insisted on driving him despite the long distance. Flying through the local airport was out of reach financially, but Mason didn’t mind. The two-day bus ride to the city would give him time to think and process the enormity of wha
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    Thank you for the kind words. Honestly this story was difficult to write and even now still hard to re-read as I become too emotional.
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    Part 1 - Graduation Day Graduation day was supposed to be a celebration, a moment of triumph after years of hard work. It was exactly that for most of my classmates— hugs, tears, and beaming parents snapping photos. But for me, it was something else. I didn’t expect much from the day, and I was right to keep my expectations low. Mom and Dad were there, but they stood on the sidelines, more out of obligation than pride. I caught my mom’s eye as I lined up with the other graduates. There
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    Chapter 7

    ChromedOutCortex commented on Ronyx's story chapter in Chapter 7

    Dwight! 😭
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    Chapter 7

    ChromedOutCortex commented on Ronyx's story chapter in Chapter 7

    The people he keeps seeing out the window... I see some symbolism but I hope it's not what I think. I guess I'll just have to keep reading.
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