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Loved this chapter, I do love to hear about local legends and scary stories that often no one really knows where they came from. These four deserve to be happy, not sure they all will end up truly happy and together, but they deserve to all be happy.

A truly lovely little story of the power of love and how lucky we are to make a connection; and you never know where or when it will happen.

So glad that Ian seems to be coming out of his shell. And really glad that Louis decided to treat him by getting him a few plants to add to his garden as a thank you for working on his. Sounds like Ian truly loves what he does and that is always a good thing. Sounds like Charlie mostly, and maybe a little help from Tom really improved the place. Even if they just work a room at time or two, it will be amazing what a difference it can make. Louis had a lovely time in London, got to see some folks, some he wanted to and one or two he could have done without. Everyone seems to like the idea behind his latest work, and maybe it would be a great way to expand his portfolio in a new direction. Hate that Charlie had a blow like that, Aunt Daphane may have been a pain in his posterior but still, family is family, and always hard to lose one, especially like that. I certainly hope that the police had Thomas Englert under surveillance, or did he slip away and run over Aunt Daphne. I am sure this has something to do with the reason or business that Graham had with Uncle Vernon.

The truth can cut like a knife, but it can also bind a man tightly to an idea that may or may not be real. This is an interesting story; glad you decided to go back and pursue it.

Well, Austin, Texas area came to a complete stop for four days. Nothing moved. While on principle, I oppose the Patriots, I really don't care who wins, will be more interested in the commercials and halftime than the game itself. Thanks for the updates.

What a wet messy fabulous time, that was had by all.

I am glad that Ian felt comfortable enough to come out to his friends. And I do hope that they all prove to be his friends. Are they going to turn into bosom buddies, no, I doubt it, but we all need friends. Once Ian gains a little more confidence, he may make real friends with others that share he passions, but he may also find that in Tom he has more than he suspects. I hope so. Love how they went to the pub and Ian for the first time really realized that you could look at the players with more than appreciation of their skills so to speak. And the shopping trip proved a real success as did the meal later. I just love this story.

Well Flynn will hardly be missed, and honestly does anyone think Britney should have another child? Don't know what to think about how that situation will get handled. Frank didn't mean to kill Flynn but why hide it. It was clearly an accident, just be upfront about what happened and get on with life. Of course, Britney probably would have made an issue but still. Dante is going to have to do something soon about what Miss Carolyn told him or it will be too late. Blaise just totally creeps me out now whenever he is even mentioned. Not sure how it will play out unless Britney falls down some stairs as well, but the best thing to happen would be for Alice to take over this farm, marry Matthew and merge his farm into this one. She could make sure that everyone is safe and leave the running of the farm to those with the know-how.

Another interesting dinner at Escorial, but honestly, would this even make the top fifty blow outs? LOL Love how the boys serenaded JP, and I just bet it does the trick. Glad that someone finally brought the issue with Jessica to a head, it needed to be dealt with, and the sooner the better. Of course, this allowed another issue that was festering to be dealt with as well. I truly do not understand Isidore and her stand against Will on this. I truly don't think his transgressions were that significant. And honestly, this seems like a strange hill for her to be willing to die on. Has she warped this into something about Billy and how that all went down? I am just lost. Will got a surprise blessing, but don't think Travis sees it that way. I am glad that Will listened to Stef as I think he was primarily right. Will needs to address this with Travis now and nip it in the bud. Can't wait to see what happens next.

A chapter filled with sorrow of how easily whispers can harm and deal a deadly attack from behind without any truth being attached. I do agree with @drsawzall, the Bishop will not take kindly to having his man dismissed. And I am sure will be working to put another in, if he doesn't already have one.

An interesting start, we have meet a few of the main characters, but I am sure there will be more to come. Can't wait to see where the wind blows the characters in this story.

Will be interested to see where this one goes.

Don't you mean the Cat Side...

I love these looks back to see who was publishing on the site back when.

I am glad that Matthew is taking an interest in what will happen in the future; and doubly glad that he seems to have no issue with Rory and Slav staying in or around. They clearly need a bigger house, but how big depends on factors not yet fully decided upon. Although I do like the idea of a granny flat for Slav, so he is there, but has his own space as well. Irma is a champ. She has handled this all with aplomb. And if she can get her mother to do a few lessons with Slav, all the better, and then maybe she and Matthew could work on how to cook without killing each other. This whole group seems to be coming together nicely.

Tomas is the new squire. Sent by another Baron to learn at Kaylen's side. Already he finds common purpose with Ronan and a tie that he needs to move into this new life. Kaylen will do what he can to make sure that both are ready for the life they have ahead of them.

Some great stories and some outstanding authors on these lists. As always thanks for the updates...

Daphne and Graham are right send ups. Daphane never appreciated and always overlooked by those around her. Graham is a little more of an interest; could he be connected to Englert in some shape form or fashion? The fact that Uncle Vernon had business with clients of Graham's just reeks. While the police can truly do little unless they catch Englert in the midst of behaving badly; this will be something to stir up a little firestorm of what to do what to do. Love how Louis handled the situation with the food, that was spot on. Don't you just hate someone that has the money to do something right; but either lacks the taste or the ability to hire someone that actually knows what to do. Money gives no one taste or manners; generally, you are either born with them or have them grilled into you at a very young age. Such a shame that Daphane and Graham obviously were neither born with them nor graced with instructions in them.

Well, both twins are safe for the moment, or are they? Talk about an instant connection.

Central Texas is cold and icy... And of course, no one here knows how to drive on the snow or ice so... As always, thanks for the updates that keep us in the know...

As the author promised this one truly has it all. Characters that grip you from introduction to conclusion. They all worm themselves into your psyche and you find you can't wait to find out what happens to them. A mystery of young love torn asunder by a brutal murder. The surviving partner and the others family linked together by love but also a hope for answers. A young police officer pushed into a top division for uncertain reasons, then immediately engulfed in crimes almost too horrible to imagine. Will he rise to the occasion? Read this amazing tale, you certainly will not be disappointed.

This was lovely. Rick survived and discovered that those in his division thought he was a pretty good officer and were looking forward to his return. Rick and Adam are together, I believe for the long run. Could we see them adopting in the future, maybe an older child. They are both certainly good with kids. Nick came out of this okay, physically he recovered easily and when the other parts got hard, he had those around him that understood and cared about him deeply. Nick and Casey are together. And much like Jimmy and Shane, they appear tight but at that age who knows what the future brings. Let's just hope they all stay friends. The Inspector and Helen and all the rest of the division are ready to move on. Beth and Tom got closure and a couple of new boys to look after; could it have ended any better for them from where it started. Rick got his sister back, maybe really got her for the first time since they were small. Let's hope we get to peek back in from time to time on this group that we all have come to know and care for deeply.

It is great how competitive Will and Marie are, and yet, they are so there for each other no matter what. Will and Travis connect on so many levels, but Will always gets Travis a little more. Travis is stressing that Sebastian has gone method acting, he is basically turning into Curtis Buck and Travis is having to fight through his anxiety of growing up in the Buck mansion all over again. I don't see how this ends well for anyone. So glad Kalibra is doing so well, they have a real chance to break out if any of those songs really pop, they have so much going for them. I am sure that perhaps JP will let them use some of his cars, but he will set the bar pretty high to get that access and keep it. Wonderful chapter.

Really enjoying this story; the first two chapters have flowed wonderfully, and the writing is very invocative and lyrical in nature. The descriptiveness of the writing is exceptional. So insightful that Kaylen and Thom can walk in silence and yet so much be said and know to them both. Kaylen will have to work at sharpening the squires as the smithy does his sword. Both will find use soon, I fear.

Well, seems like our intrepid band of vampires are getting a massive tech upgrade. While in general, I think technology can be good; AI really does scare me, and I have significant questions about its use. I thought the whole discussion on the heraldry was fascinating. I am with @drpaladin, at least surprised that rank is not included and done in an uniformed way but still. Loved the idea of using the waxing moon and the eggs, really brilliant.