I think that a doctor if he was being clinical would say something along the lines of.
He has clearly been beaten repeatedly over a period of times. There are bruises of differing ages and on this occasion he has been beaten with an object with a sharply defined edge, such as a belt. There is one example of a wound that might have been caused by a buckle and the rest of his back is marked with stripes that are still bleeding, at least half an hour after they were inflicted.
Welts are raised patches where the skin is not broken, so they wouldn't be bleeding
That was such a rich story. The descriptions were breathtaking. The cathderal sounds awesome. Little touches like where you say that people in the city have no idea what darkness is like in a wood... fabulous. It's almost a physical entity sometimes.
You don't go into very much detail about Ronnie but it's very clear that the relationship is a close one. I love the fact that we get to feel that we know the characters, having very little actual description of them. This leaves it entirely to our imagination to create them. I like mine; they're the kind of guys who'd stop and offer to change the tyre of a stranded woman motorist.
For a first attempt that was a pretty damn good effort. You have a way with words for sure.
I absolutely adore you; both of you. Our evening in London was AMAZING, especially as it was unplanned and unexpected. We had a blast. (that woman was... WOW and the guy with her wasn't half bad). I had a wonderful time with wonderful people and yes, I did wish I was there.
You must be a mindreader. I have been thinking of both of you these last few days. I was wondering where you were and how he was. Now you've answered one question.
I get the impression that perhaps Adrian was cold becuase he knew he had no choice and if he had been warmer he would have broken down. No excuse but we protect our hearts as best we can.
A very emotive and well written start. There are emotions everywhere as is only to be expected with thirteen year olds. Looking forward tot the next chapter
Another good chapter. There were a couple of little mistakes so it might be a good idea to read it through and do a quick edit. Wow, Andy's dad has some power. I suppose that judges would in a small town. It might be sinister if J Collins wasn't such a good egg. I hope that this is a turning point for Joey and that he will be able to start a new life where he is safe. Somehow I doubt it but still...
This is a very tense chapter and you've got the emotions pinned for sure. Unfortunately this is all too familiar a story. Sometimes those who should be most open hearted are the most closed and cruel. Poor Joey. I think his father might have more than met his match this time
I think we can make an educated guess what happened. There were again, just a couple of places where it got stiff but on the whole that was a great chapter. I love Andy's dad, he seems to be a really good guy; and he's a lawyer. It's good to see that not all laqyers are bad
I agree with Conner that the story is an easy read. There are one to two places where it backs up a bit and gets slightly stilted but on the whole it is still very easy on the eye. Things are moving on and developing at just the right pace. Nice work
Nice. Violence and the church in the same chapter... who would believe it.
I am liking the characters very much and the story is progressing at a nice pace. Poor Andy.
I like it. Andy looks set to be an interesting and endearing character and Joey is just a sweetheart. I have a deal of trepidation as to what lies before them but I am looking forward to finding out.
The story flows smoothly and the dialogue is natural and easy on the eye. Yep, I like it
Maybe it's just because I have a dirty mind but the m/m in the Pern books was quite obvious to me; in fact it was my first exposure to the concept of characters who just happen to be gay rather than the story revolving around it.
It is so sad that she's died; her books have been very much a part of my life for a very long time
RIP
As is the way of the cat, as soon as he cums he is gone. I can't move to see where. Oh hell that was... was... At least he’s let go of my neck, I thought he was going to break it. Another thing I can add to the list of reasons to hate him. My God, I can believe what he just did. The fucker raped me... well okay, it’s not exactly as if I was complaining too loudly but the fact was that I couldn’t have even if I had wanted too. What’s that sound? God it’s me. I haven’t mewled like this since... si
I have absolutely no sympathy or understanding for Helen at all. I'm afraid i can't even say she's trying to be a good mother because she's not. She's just trying to keep control. I despise her.
I don't know what she's planning but I know it's not good. I just hope that Chase stops her before Kayleb gets too hurt.
Oh NO. Poor Kaleb. Am I the only one who thinks that he is, actually, perfectly capable of caring for himself AND a baby. And I think he should paint it pink.
And there's angels too? Can the story get any better I really enjoyed that chapter. Andrew's inner dialogue is fun. It's helping get to know Andrew from the inside out so to speak.
I have a theory about the guy in a baseball cap and, if I'm right, it's going to cause considerable complication between Kevin and Andrew. We'll see. In the meantime I am going to enjoy watching Kevin and Andrew get to know each other.
Very nice ending. I like Kevin. Yes, Andrew was a silly boy to fall asleep on the beach in the snow. but the world is strange in that way. Great story.
I like the sea. It calms me too. Strangely the more angry it is the calmer it makes me feel. I soak in the energy. Andrew is hurting and he's tying himself into knots, poking at the sore place over and over. Oh, I know how that feels
My first car was Daisy. She was an orange mini clubman with white daisies. Kids used to run down the street after me, waving. Well, I was only 18. The story is unfolding very naturally. I love the way that Andrew remenisces and the feeling is very bitter sweet, as it always is when a relationship ends. Everything is going so well and then BAM a sight, a sound, a smell and it's all fresh and raw again. Nice work.
Very nice start. You've drawn the characters very well, even the one who isn't in the story. I like the way you use the snow to enhance the feeling of coldness that Andrew feels at his break up. It's already interesting and the story hasn't really started yet. And. I. Love. Dee Dee. Late forties and mad as a fish... does that remind you of anyone