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“Bakelite” You’re showing your age! How many readers today know that is the original “plastic “? When I was in elementary school a guy up the street was an electronics repairman. He would regularly supply me with cast offs to spur my imagination and interest in electronics. Not hing like junk to excite a boy (no matter the age of the boy!) Thanks for sharing your writing. Bryan

I have the same reaction at the end that I had the first time I read this story: Why does it have to end? I want more of these characters. Thank you for sharing your writing. Bryan

“That would be a much more credible reason than the others you have cited,” For a moment I thought JP had traveled back in time.

My recollection of my teen years is that I was no more mature at 18 than I was at 16. Nor were my friends. We thought we were. But we weren’t.

"But, then again, I'm a nihilist, and I don't know if I'd recognize a higher plane of existence if it bit me in the ass." Laughed out loud! Wonderful line. Bryan

Eight days to write this! Amazing. It was just inside you trying to get out.

This is not my usual genre, but I started reading the story because I enjoy Cynus' writing. I have been well rewarded for doing so. A great, compelling story. Thanks for sharing your writing. Bryan

Another great story. Superb writing.

Brilliant! Another great story, with a twist I didn't expect. (As someone noted above, we all should have seen it coming.)

So happy Kenney is down. I've been very worried that Scott's chance at happiness would come to naught.

Fabulous story and fantastic characters. While I'm sorry the end is here, it is a brilliant ending.

I'm not surprised that you needed a break, Mark. As chapter after chapter was posted, I would wonder how you managed your real life! Take whatever time you need; we'll all be here when you get back. Bryan

This chapter captures the joy of playing simple card games in the summer at the beach. I spent summers on Camelot Beach on Lke Erie (about 3.5 hours south by car from the site of this story). I fondly remember playing cards, particularly on rainy days. I know these two are going to get together, but the suspense is beginning to kill me!

Noooooooo! It can't be over! I love your writing, but this story in particular. The characters and story development were wonderful. I was on pins and needles waiting to learn what would be the result of his trip back to England. And, the way you led us in the last chapter to think he was with Jase! Brilliant. Thanks for sharing your writing. Bryan

A story of boys (and men) and their guns. A story of fathers (and grandfathers) and their sons. A story of a way life that not a lot of people understand anymore. A story of acceptance. A story that brought tears to my eyes.