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Didn't see this comment before I made mine. Can't agree more that it is very suspicious... More to the point; it is actually quite telling.

Ah, so we got some of the reason that Vikkel is how he is. Sad to be separated from the one you truly love. Hate that Jemina took that way out; although you could sort of see it coming. She had just given up. At least we know that Merida is okay with Jevikel and Kadin's relationship. I hope they are able to get away soon; although with Jemina's death, that might cause a delay. Did anyone find it suspicious that Vikkel was wet on his arms and shirt? Could he have decided that Jemina was just getting to be too much trouble? Merida related that their match was not a love match to start with? Hmmmm......

Oh, this is going to be so good... A game like no other. Plus, the challenge will be interesting; hope Vincent can control his wolf.

I take it that perhaps you have not traveled to those areas that you do not think it is as bad in; well it can be. I have traveled quite a bit in the Caribbean and Central and South America; it is harder to notice unless you get out of the touristy areas, but it is there. Haiti and Jamaica are two places in the Caribbean that you don't have to look far to find racism against whites. Belize and Nicaragua in Central America are rife with it as well. A number of countries in South America have issues with it as well, and not just against whites, but Asians, Blacks, Arabic, etc... Asia is a hotbed of racism against a multitude of others. Whites, Blacks, and mixed races are especially vulnerable to it. Even being in almost any country and having one parent from that country and another parent of another race will make you very susceptible to it being overt rather than subtle. And don't even get me started about racism in Africa. Not only do White, Asian, Arabic, Latino's all face racism; in certain areas they are racist because the person being African is either too light colored or too dark colored. Racism is not just a white disease; although in many ways we seem to have perfected it. Racism is found in every corner of the globe with perhaps the exception of Antarctica, doubt the penguins really care what color you are.

The attitude of the principle mirrors that of the principles and administrators in so many of the so called good schools. It isn't my problem. Well, it is. If anyone thought the race situation was getting any better; you have never lived in Texas. Except for a few shinning years in the 90's when Ann Richards actually worked at it; the State of Texas has continued to actively support racism and the idiots running the state have done everything they can to exploit it for their own benefit. The lack of education even in the so called good schools; lack of civic classes, history that doesn't cover anything, and truly just a lack of effort to educate the young on the what is truly going on in the world outside their small bubble. The fact that Parker truly does not understand what is happening is proof of this. Unfortunately, his experience is fully inline with the majority of students today. This could get ugly for not just Parker but his whole family really quickly.

JP's great grandfather had money, position, and power in Ohio; might not be on the level of those on the East Coast, but still nothing new money about Will.

Loved this chapter; the interaction between Will, Wade, and Matt was freaking hilarious. Matt and Will will always be competing. Thiel is a tool; and always has been to some extent. He is like some of the Jews in Germany who backed Hitler early because they though he would bring order to the chaos. In a few years; this deal could really change the dynamic in the family to some extent. And I agree with others that this could impact Will at Harvard; but it will only make him more determined then ever. I do not consider Will as new money. The family had money prior to the Great Depression and managed to keep it and grow it; no, they are not part of the original 400 perhaps, but certainly not new money.

Great chapter, and really liking the fact that Terry and Dan seem to be progressing. Hate that Maurice went like that; but Alzheimer's is a terrible disease. Funny how Brenda reacted; but part of that may have been wanting to make sure that Maurice did not get any more upset. Sometimes something that we think is trivial can send someone with Alzheimer's into a frenzy and it can take a while to get them back on an even keel. I do think the séance might be a good idea. Jack being the body in the lake would fit; and strange how when the past gets disturbed that all sorts of things can pop up so to speak.

Another treasure, this crew and officers has no idea who they have landed with; and I can't wait for Granger to fully introduce himself to them all. I have a feeling that no matter what Granger says, that Carson will be an issue. Love the idea that Daventry will be teaching the young gentlemen some of the classics. This is just what Granger needed a challenge, and I do feel that this will be one. Bravo...

Who is this creature that dares call Caleb that??? Loved the issue on the plane with Vincent and his wolf. Vampires.... Nothing more needs to be said. Can't wait to find out what the game involves. Need an immediate update...

No matter the world, the time, or the place; there are always the ones that want to know every gruesome detail, of course, they are never the ones that would put themselves in any danger to know first hand. We knew Kadin would be alive, but he was hurt; and this will delay their being able to get away. And we know that the falls are not always what they seem to be. Jevikel and Kadin know that they can never be true to themselves in the hold, so they must leave; even if it hurts the hold, they must be true to themselves. Just so well done...

A well written and exceptionally well paced story. A murder mystery that was never truly a mystery after the first couple of chapters; but still kept you wanting to know if the person was going to get away with it. I do feel that some of the secondary characters were not developed as well as the primary ones. That and the fact that I knew who the killer was so early keeps this from five star territory. But I do with that either this author or another one would write more mysteries, do love them so. A quick read at only six chapter; but have to admit that wished there was more.

Really enjoyed this story; although, I will say that I felt that I had most of it figured out by chapter three... LOL. The writing was good and the pacing was excellent. The descriptive nature of your writing was point on; and I felt developed over the story. Really enjoyed how the story developed and wish that Pierson had been caught and fully exposed for what he was. Mostly a coward, who did not truly have the fire of his own convictions; but also a murder and a bully. His followers have chosen to be blinded by their own hate; and yes, it is hate not religion that drives them. Not sure that I fully understood the corporal side to this story; but it did nothing to deter from the enjoyment of the overall aspects therein.

Oh, what a tangled web we weave; when at first we practice to deceive.... Just too good.

Well, you knew immediately that it was not really a suicide. I do think it is the lawyer, his son was involved in some way with the Dylan and this is how he is solving the problem. I knew someone like Robbie in high school. He would actually do things to get punished for; in school and at home. He got off on the pain of the spanking; one of the coaches at school I think finally figured it out and stopped them giving him licks, but his father never did...

Writing and pacing is excellent, but character development needs a little work. Have to wonder if the lawyer did not do it to get more publicity. Will the kid come out of the closet?

Have a feeling that there was probably a long line of people waiting to bump off our lovely so called Christian, who clearly really wasn't...

Interesting start to this story; part of what is coming is telegraphed by the description, but well written and will be interested to see how it progresses.

What a true delight. I have to admit the first sighting set me back; but the fact that Dan saw the second one means that the ghost/spirit isn't just trying to contact Terry, but trying to either send a message or reaching out for contact with whomever. The sexting was good, but better with pictures, Terry needs an updated phone. Cynthia is going to have a ball about being able to do the seance. Who will they get to participate? You usually need more energy than just two or three...

The section with Cyrus and Kaplan was just hot hot hot. The bond between those two are just amazing; much like Kaplan, I never though of Cyrus doing that, but WOW. Loved the interview with Marlo; so very intense. Can't wait for Vincent to shadow the auditor, but I do worry about returning to the scene of his parents death. Lily was a real delight. Well, this trip is going to be filled with just so many interesting things, can't wait.

How truly delicious, the perfect way to start a lazy Sunday. I do love how Will handled the deal with K-Kris, it was excellent; although I am not sure the sex was as good for Will as what came later. I know some guys have a natural smell that is great and others not so much, but there are ways to alleviate that. Smell is a big deal for me during sex, I actually prefer guys to not use deodorant, unless it is all natural. Dottie is a good hostess; and if Will was around a little more, he would probably have gotten a better table. K-Kris probably did not rate a table better than they ended up with, and since he made the reservation, they got where they got. Patrick needs to come fully to terms with what is going on in his life. Continuing with therapy would probably be a big help for him, hope he stays with it. I know it appears that Will feels a real connection with Patrick, but they just don't seem like they really mesh. Always seem to be bickering about something, and one or the other doesn't understand what the other is really trying to say. Love how Johnny played the deal with his grandmother's house. He is smarter than anyone gave him credit for... Amazing chapter as always, can't wait to see what happens next.

The feeling of real terror and dread just dripped from every word in this chapter; so well written. They are lucky they got back, lucky they did not lose any more than they did, and lucky that no one was seriously hurt. Have to pray that the damage to the herd and those out up the mountain was no worse, of course we know that Kadin at least survives; but is he hurt or anything else, besides being terrified??? Vikkel knows too late, that the teaching ballads should have been listened to, even after so long, Thread always falls...

What a truly glorious treat this was... Granger is in a true dither about what has been his life the last few months; and to some extent with Chartley and their coming together and pulling apart over the last couple of years. Granger usually knows his heart and mind so well; and acts to ensure they are in concert and working toward whatever goal he is racing toward; however, his feelings and heart are clearly out of alignment with his head. He will have to work to ensure they come into harmony with each other. Giving him a command was brilliant. This will allow him to work out some of his tensions and moods in righting a ship that is having issues; even if we are not sure what those issues truly involve. Can't wait for him to get to the new ship. Daventry gave Nelson just enough information to help him make this push to help Granger. I do feel that both Daventry and Granger will help the new ambassador to the Court of St. Petersburg be ready to face the true morass that he is going into. Bravo, Mark, truly Bravo... The writing was crisp as always and the pacing and story developments were spot on...

Parker is going to find his life a living hell; not just from those that will blame him for recording the video and then posting it. He is going to get it from the other side as well. Why didn't he do something else, why didn't he try and stop it, etc... No one likes to be forced to look in the mirror. And we as a country absolutely abhor it. I am so glad that Parker's dad stood up and told him that he did the right thing. I am glad that he made the police give the phone back; although I am sure that the right judge will issue a warrant to have it seized again. Anyone that actually believes that racism, sexism, homophobia, or any of the other ism's isn't worse now than it was 20 years ago; has truly been living under a rock somewhere in Outer Mongolia...

Chill went up my spine at the ending. A new variation on the dream, but with Dan in it now; two deaths instead of one. Still a man and a woman; have to wonder if Jack fell in love with someone involved with a woman, blackmailed into doing something, then he was killed... Wasn't he the one that supposedly threw his keys at a manager and left in a huff? Need to reread to make sure. So many clues, and yet, I feel no closer to knowing what happened in the past. I do feel that the smell and ghostly figure appearing to Terry means that he is getting more on a connection to the site. Maybe becoming more attuned to the flow the longer he spends there. Can't wait for the update next week, keep up the great work.