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There has seemingly been so much trauma in Remy's life that I truly do not know how he has made it through it still alive and even semi sane. Honestly, not truly sure that he is completely sane, his mask covers so much. I have come to like Marc, not sure that I fully trust him but... Anduin annoys me to the ends of the Earth however, and I so want him and that damn mistress of his to meet untimely deaths, really painful ones.

Nothing brings desperation to the forefront like fear...

A truly underutilized genre but one that is not easy to work in. Some great selections here.

The need to sacrifice two witches in order to gain power to destroy the evidence that was found in the last case....

Oh, can't wait for the next story. Amazing insights.

As couples and separately, this group seems to be moving forward. Nathan and Matt, finding their way forward, step by step, gently and a little unsure. Peter and Vince are finding their footing, a little further along in the process. Finding that others new or suspected but staying the course. Freddie and Arvid trying to decide what they are; but keeping it light and fun. Much like Vince, I am constantly annoyed and dismayed by how cuts to budgets always seem to affect those that can least afford it; or parks and nature that often have no one to speak up for them.

Wish that I could say with survivors' people would believe more, that with time, money, and power, you can spin anything. They all went through another round of evolving, but to what end? Does the advancement ever stop?

Yikes, so two missing witches? Not sure I buy the idea of a duel, I can see one being proposed, but not complicated enough for this story, too easy... Of course, a duel but someone cheated and it created issues? Or has someone taken two witches? One with quite a bit of power, and the other, good but with connections? This is getting so good.

Josh may well be the only person that can solve not only his mystery but the one with the agency system as well. They need his DNA of course, but will it really be the fix or only a start. I am so glad that Josh shared what he was going through with James and Adam, and I think James is right, Greg needs to be looped in, sooner rather than later. William Reed Hastings IV help someone but himself? That I will have to see to believe. With old money and quiet power, image and reality often don't match up.

And maybe a spark of understanding. Of course, the idiots, or most of the human population, when it comes to something like this will cause problems that our group will be forced to deal with, let's just hope the issues don't get too bad.

Thanks for letting us know all the detail. Can't wait to see what everyone comes up with for this anthology.

VIREX and their experiments have awakened something primal, and I am not sure anyone will be ready for what is to come. All too often, humans blunder into darkness only to be reminded that we are fragile creatures. Let's hope the six prove to be more.

Glad that Gavin and Jason are enjoying their time away. Sometimes it is nice just to have time with just each other, to talk and connect, in however way you want or need to. LOL Matthew is smart, even if he could have waited, he let his father know what was going on at the house. Just an FYI, but it shows his level of maturity. Glad that Jock and Slav had some time to talk. I think that was important for each of them. Jock is right, carving like that in the traditional style will sell, just needs to be marketed properly, and see if what can be produced is cost efficient or not. Lovely chapter, all the way around.

And we have lost another one. Jack was someone that has been a part of this family for so long, he occasionally just faded into the background but until recently, has always been a rock for those around him. Like Robbie, Jack too seemed to implode in the months leading up to his death. While this doesn't have the dramatic feel that Robbie and the others that died on 9/11 did, this will affect the lives of those in the family just as deeply. Marie decided to overlook all that Jack had done in the last year and just seemed to forgive and forget. John could do neither but still tried to reconnect with Jack and find a way back to some good memories. Claire seemed to be the one that wanted Jack to live but wasn't willing to give anymore of herself. Claire seemed like she just wanted the drama over with, the constant turmoil that her life has been in the last year because of Jack has been both physically and emotionally exhausting. Will calling Ryan will be good for John but with Marie, it could easily go sideways, will just have to wait and see. Will and Travis made plan, but did it work out, not sure yet. Isidore needs to get the hell over whatever the issue she really has with Will. At this point, it can't be about manners or appropriateness as she has clearly lost any edge in either issue in dealing with him.

This whole chapter just made me happy...

So cannot wait to see what everyone has come up with for this one.

Even before Susannah Bell came forward, I don't think anyone in their right mind would have trusted Michael Bell, and this just reinforces that idea. Not saying he directly had anything to do with Kate going missing, but still. I really like the glimpses into the mind of Nathan Upfield, there is something about him that appeals to me on a level that I can't quite decide on. But I would trust him implicitly, no matter what. How large is the Parker Settlement? Just the mention of the Monk's Tower stirred something, maybe we should at least search in that area? Just so many scrumptious little tidbits to feast on in this chapter. Can't wait to see what happens next.

Honestly, @Robert Hugill has such a gift of turning the everyday minutia of life into something fascinating and real. Sometimes, I think that is when you know that you really have something special with someone; when the everyday aspects of what life is really all about become the everyday parts of your life. Graham and Matt and inching closer, and Sandra does approve, even if she may not fully understand. Vince and Peter are getting more in tune with each other, and Vince does better when he listens to Peter about some things. Glad that Jacob is fitting in; and wouldn't it be nice to have a garden, maybe Maxi's mother would share some of the spices with the house. Freddie is having his moments of rebellion, but of course, he is a teenager. Arvid is still having issues with his father, but that is part of life as well. Out little group seems to be making connections all over and drawing others to them, wonderful additions all.

OMG, had no idea Carolyn was this big of a bitch... To have lied all those years, even to a slave, either keep up the lie, or come up with a better one.

I so miss @dkstories

Oh, merciful Goddess... Well, Tom must have been the one to see the kiss; but who the hell did he run off with? Well, since we have not seen chapter 45 in the other story, I can only guess. Matthew is going to have one hell of a time dealing with this; and on top of his other issues, he really did not need this now. Just how bad off is Matthew's farm? Could Alice get it to profitability if she married Matthew? Yikes...

So, Slav survived the grilling by the grandmother, Audra... And really did quite well. Audra and Jock just want their grandson to be happy. Slav wants Rory to be happy. They have that in common. Glad that they all seem to have some sense and appreciation of classical music, nice since both Rory and Matthew both really care about it. Irma seems to be a steadying influence on more than one person. Gavin and Jason seem to be moving forward with their relationship, but at some point, they are going to have to go into their connection with each other. Have to admit, I have never understood the whole tattoo or piercing situation; but to each their own.

As long as most of the world prioritizes money, wealth, and privilege over doing what is right, nothing will truly change. Sort of bothers me that several time it has been suggested that a Middle Eastern representative called out for the common good or at least more transparency, when they almost without exceptions the most corrupt and less transparent countries in the world. But then, when it really comes down to it, except for maybe the Nordic countries, few countries seemingly try and do the right thing consistently.

Seems like Danny and Jake have settled in, a bit rough, but plans to smooth it out some. Nothing some hard work and planning won't fix. Glad that they are pursuing their art, it will help keep them sane, when things get wild. Nate is willing to help out while he is there, you would be surprised how much just one extra pair of hands can do. Loving the vibe.

Well, more that everyone is out of sorts during the chapter for one reason or another. Dante realizes at the end of the chapter, that being with Mistress Alice, Frank, Henry, and all the rest is what having a family feels like.