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Let us hope that the halo does not dampen Tisa's ability at all. She will need everything to fight the monsters; unless Olona can simply pick her up and run faster than they could possible move...

That was just ugh... So gross, @drsawzall, why don't they turn on each other and try and take the glans that each of them have...

Sumi escaped her prison with a folder talking about her; found Harakin and then escaped again only to appear in apparently Dozi's place in the city. The something says it is safe; but is anyone safe from them. Not sure that I feel that either of these creatures should be alive, don't care that they were directed to do the horrible things they did or not. They committed great evil; perhaps they were trained for it in a way that gave them no choice, but not sure that excuses anything they did.

So excited that Garret's mom and sister survived. Sounds like they are as tough as he is. Erin and Lisa will be great additions. They were already organized and ready to roll if they had to; sounds like they will help keep everything prepared. Sounds like Mister Buck will be a great addition as well with his knowledge. Plus, Garrett picked some books for them to get that will help them as well. Glad that Garrett stayed behind to keep watch over the place. I am not sure that leaving the note on the can of chili was the best idea but... In this situation you want to help others and get your numbers up; but at the same time; you have to know and come to terms with the fact that you simply cannot trust everyone. Great chapter, so glad for the update. Keep them coming.

So for saving the two children from certain death; Liovia was killed herself. Makes you think that the humans are as bad as the so called monsters. We can hope that if Tisa and Olona do start a journey; they can find some place where whomever is there is better than where they came from.

Well, we learned in the past books what happens when a Messiah consumes a second or even more of the photonova glands. In addition, we saw in horror that the Messiah were hooking some with the gland up to machines to consume their spinal fluid, which I assume had some of the gland secretions. Instead of trying to help him; or destroy him, the Messiahs just washed their hands of him and left him free to kill others; another reason to despise them. Are all the monsters a result of Messiahs taking another gland, or are some also those who developed the powers but changed in ways that they could not hide what they are like the bio-shifts? Can the shifts or bio-shifts stand up to him in a group?

Ludwig and Caden sort of remind me of Ralph and Alice from The Honeymooners in this chapter, or at least some couple from an old Noel Coward comedy from the Golden Age of Hollywood. Ludwig doesn't understand how Caden can turn his emotions and actions on a dime; and Caden doesn't understand Ludwig being all dark menace then chivalrous all the sudden. Ludwig needs to get more control over his actions and needs to start figuring out how much the world has changed; and Caden needs to figure out how to stand on his own two feet. Lovely chapter...

Will reminds me of JP; he isn't in that league yet, and honestly don't think he ever will be but he is closer than anyone in the family except Tonto ever was. Loved Will's description of them as Russia, China, and the United States; it really fit. There are like the nuclear club and each can damage the others but only by hurting themselves in the process. Will is the only one that was strong enough to bring the other two to heel. So glad that Claire, Marie, and John were able to find some peace with each other; they will still have issues to work out, but nice that the reconciliation has started. Guess that I am a romantic; because I still want to see Claire and Jack back together. Travis needs to decide who he can trust and be honest with; Will is right about that, but Travis needs to make those decisions and set his own timeframe for doing so. Can't wait to see what happens next... This trip is going to be the BOMB...

Liovia saw the future and with Tisa was able to save two teens that the monster was after; why them particularly? Do they have some type of latent ability? There leaving and staying gone for the prescribed period saved them; but three others died in their place. Did the three die because the the four left; or would they have died anyway? Not as bleak as the last chapter, but even the good of this chapter was balanced out by a bad result, just not sure how related they are.

I truly hope that both girls die soon. I can say that the writing and pacing for this chapter were both good. That said, the total bleakness and mindless slaughter is starting to lose me. If the rest of the story is going to be like this; may have to count me out. Real life is bleak enough most of the time, not sure that I can handle what is supposed to be my relaxation from reality being this dark...

Olona is on the run. Will she prove to benefit society or be another to damn it. Good or Evil, we know not which yet. The bell rings; is it a search for her, or a terror unleashed?

So loved both list; but I honestly think you did a better job capturing JJ with his list than Will. That said, several of the songs on Will's list are truly spot on. Hell of a job, @methodwriter85; truly above and beyond.

Oh what fresh hell is this....

At least Caden is coming to admit to himself that he cannot survive alone on this island. Without Ludwig he would probably already be dead. Ludwig might be able to teach Caden enough to survive on his own but would Caden be capable of doing what was necessary to truly survive? Not sure it was the smartest move for Caden to go stumbling down into the cave in the dark. He fell and injured himself enough to draw blood; and that would have to draw Ludwig to him. But what shape is Ludwig in after retreating into himself to deal with his own issues? If Ludwig does nothing more than take some blood from Caden this time; will they actually sit and talk and try to work to resolve their issues?

Just enjoyed this chapter so much; although I was tense throughout it. I kept waiting for some attack or other event to occur. I just truly love how the three of them interact. I don't know if any of the two or three will ever imprint on on or other of the group but they are just so in tune with each other already. Randy seems to be leaning toward be changed; but who will bite him Trevor or Skylar? Becoming pack would give Randy so many more friends and give him a greater sense of belonging. The descriptive nature of this chapter was really well done; I have never been to that area of California but after reading this chapter and others; would really like to go. So that that they are going to go eat with Seth before enjoying some more cuddle time. Can't wait for the next update...

Let us hope that whatever change, metamorphosis, or death that the Liovia will undergo will not warp Tisa too much. Tisa was betrayed by her parents; she believed that because they had loved her and cared for her, that her being different would not matter, but it did. With parallels to so many, the second she proved different, she was scorned. Was the pain of their deaths because they died or because they rejected her in the end?

Just no....

Caden is a fool. Not sure that is a big surprise to anyone but still. Ludwig is truly a product of the time he was born to; that being said, it was almost cruel of Caden to laugh at Ludwig and what he believed like that. Has Caden even considered what might happen if Ludwig decided to embrace the light and simply leave Caden alone on this island? Desperation can be it's own teacher, but I just don't think that Caden would be able to survive alone. Ludwig needs to come to terms with the idea that the man he slept with, seduced him, turned him; God did not turn his back on Ludwig. Ludwig must decide how he feels about this and can he accept it and live with it or not?

Ah, so we are finally going to get to the root of Ludwig's issues with Caden's advances... Damn, does Caden just not know how to throw a punch, you can hurt yourself doing so if you don't know what you are doing; or is Ludwig's body just more solid because of his state?

This chapter was just sweet. I know the first part talking about how Thad almost died might not seem sweet but it was as well. It was sweet how concerned and worried Wade was. It was sweet how Ethan took the time to explain everything. And it was sweet to just see how much this group really cares about each other and aren't afraid to show it. I am glad to see that Ethan and Aiden will be around for a while to help get everything back on track since the attack. Maybe their presence will help either draw the idiots out or make them realize that they are better off giving back what they can and slink off with their lives and consider themselves lucky. The small interlude between Trevor, Skylar, and Randy was sweet as well. I truly don't think they will end up together; but nice to see them happy and relaxed with each other. And then Randy picked going to see and check on Seth. To see how much that meant to Seth and his family was great. Then Seth got to get out of the house and be at one of his favorite places with three hot guys. And they took their shirts off.... How Sweet....

I think that @scrubber6620 is right; the vampire that brought Ludwig over was a male and seduced him with sex. Ludwig has never come to terms with it and sees it as something evil. I personally never bought the whole lose your soul should you do this... When the original vampire legends started the Church pushed them to show the evil of going against the Church and tradition. Losing the soul seemed to be mere propaganda to me. Well, so Caden is willing to fight about something...

Well, we now know what the hold that Zach had on Travis. Just when you can't think that Zach can be a bigger ass; he goes and proves that yes, he can. I totally understand why Travis decided to torch Zach's vehicle; the problem is he just doesn't have all the necessary tools to do it and fully get away with it. Travis has reasons to fear his father; but not sure for how much longer. Love how Will explained to Travis what is going on and what will happen. Will just seems to be about three steps ahead of everyone else even close to his age. Excellent chapter, can't wait to see what happens next.

Ah, so Caden and Ludwig have fallen into some type of détente. Caden is providing Ludwig with information about the world at this time and Ludwig is keeping Caden feed, and I am assuming vice versa. Would have thought that Caden would be trying to learn how to fend for himself so that he was not completely dependent on Ludwig but don't get any sense in that. And is he doing anything to try to help anyone searching for him locate him? Setting a watch fire? So no progress toward sexual congress with each other; is Ludwig afraid he will enjoy it, or still freaked out by the idea it is somewhat accepted in this day and age depending on where you are?

In the immortal words of Yoda: 🤣

I think that @weinerdog and @raven1 both made interesting statements and thoughts. I had someone like Cassidy in my life many many years ago; his issue was not with homosexuals but with anyone that was Jewish. I eventually had to remove them from my life. What I came to realize was that it did not matter how many others left this man's life or how it effected his job, social life, or even health; he would never go to see any doctor that he thought might be Jewish, he would never change. When someone left his life or he had issues with jobs or other social situation and was rebuffed; he saw it as another example of it being because of the Jews. It was never his issues but the Jews had caused him problems again. I literally begged him on bended knees to seek therapy but he never did to the best of my knowledge. People like him and Cassidy don't see their beliefs or actions as the problem but just further proof that whomever they have issues with have caused them problems again... Sad...