Date: 08/10/14 09:08 pm Title: Chapter 33: AJ
I loved the scene of the guys arguing over what to make their screenname LOL. Somehow I knew that was going to happen when AJ first mentioned registering for the forum. Interesting revelation from Brian about the girls who did him "favours." I can see why that would be strangely comforting to AJ and probably Nick too. I really appreciate the comic relief, especially in the midst of all this drama and suspense!
Author's Response: I find that I have to add some comic relief for my own sanity as a writer. I don't know how some writers can write a whole story that is dark and depressing. I have the utmost respect for those writers, because I would just feel so depressed that I would probably stop writing. In terms of the Brian revelation, I wouldn't be surprised if it were true in real life as well. I think that Brian isn't as squeaky clean as he leads everyone to believe.
Date: 07/29/14 01:55 am Title: Chapter 33: AJ
LMAO it's so true that fans know more than the Boys about things sometimes. Poor Brian, he's not a saint and there were a lot of rumors around the time of NG about things he'd done. I don't know if it's smart or dumb to look into that forum. I haven't decided yet LOL.
Author's Response: Ahhhh, yes, NG Brian ... I think that may be my "favourite" Brian. I really can't convince myself that he's as "perfect" as he would like everyone to think that he is. He must have some skeletons cluttering up his closet just waiting to come tumbling out.
Date: 07/02/14 03:52 am Title: Chapter 33: AJ
LMAO I wonder if you would be in the crazies. I knew two of the three answers I did NOT know the Howie one. I loved laughing out loud during this
Author's Response: ROTFL - I would NOT have made the cut to be in the crazies. I had to Google all of those questions/answers.
Date: 06/23/14 03:54 pm Title: Chapter 33: AJ
Lol at the nicks hott but...i have an old hotmail account i still use with ilikenickzbutt...i have had it since i was a teen lol..he does have a pretty nice ass still ;)
Anyway great chapter cant wait to see what they get into on the forums
Author's Response: Oh man ... I think we all had an email address like that at one point that we are not entirely proud of now that we're older. Too funny!
Date: 06/22/14 01:37 pm Title: Chapter 33: AJ
Wow, I'm glad I never tried to access that forum. I did not know a single answer to any of those questions! I wonder if that actually exists? Where you need to answer questions to be able to join. Maybe we should do that on AC, only instead of answering questions you have to write a few sentences grammatically correct! LOL
I loved the line AJ said about being happy that Brian had things in his life he wasn't proud of as well. I have a feeling he's not as much of a saint as people think he is and I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if infidelity was one of those things. It would also make sense why his dreadful wife has such a choke hold on him most of the time as well. Looking forward to seeing who this person is. I don't think it's a crazed fan though. She seems to smart and well thought out to be someone who had a one night stand with the guys and now wants revenge.
Author's Response: I also didn't know any of the answers! I had to Google every single one of them. It seems as though I would not be allowed to access the forums either. LOL - I almost died from laughing at the thought of people having to compose grammatically correct sentences in order to join AC!! I teach English, so I have no trouble imagining how hard that would be for some people.
There is no doubt in my mind that Brian has a very strong faith, but I agree that he is in no way a saint. I'm not really sure where that perception of him has come from. To me, he doesn't come across as being overly perfect. As someone else mentioned in a review, he is likely a "closet freak" LOL
Date: 06/22/14 10:04 am Title: Chapter 33: AJ
First of all, I loved your AJ in this chapter! The borderline crazy yet brilliant idea to join the forum, the skirting of the rules to conduct their own investigation (hard to resist when laptops are just left lying around), and his almost unexpected moments of commiseration with Nick and compassion or tact towards Brian.
Second, I feel as though the Brian mystery is now beginning to unfold and suggest connections to the villain's activities. For instance, it occurs to me that the choice of Nick for the apparent homicide earlier on may have been coincidentally or deliberately made on the basis that it is the death that would most hurt Brian. Also, I can't help but think that Leighanne in this story could be directly or indirectly involved in what is happening, in light of Brian's admission of infidelity. Which, by the way, is refreshingly real in how it highlights imperfections in an often idealized character and shows to what extent his conduct in this regard clashes, in Brian's own estimation, with his own self-image and values.
Last, I appreciate how though all of this, you're managing to inject humour into the situations and dialogue, even if it's rather black or ironic from time to time. ;)
Great job! Hope to read the next part, soon!
Author's Response: That's an interesting theory about Brian's role in all of this. You're not the only person to mention that Leighanne might be playing a part in this whole situation. I feel as though Brian's character is often portrayed (as you said) as overly innocent. In my mind, that's not how he is at all. I kind of went out on a limb in this story to showcase that idea and I'm glad that it seems to be being received well (re: people are not threatening to throw things at me for making him not so perfect - LOL). I will have the next update posted as soon as my Internet connection returns to normal. It's kind of "iffy" at the moment. :(
Date: 06/20/14 05:21 pm Title: Chapter 33: AJ
Wow... i also feels their excitement and anxiety. oh man! this story is getting crazier by the minute. I wonder if they will get this figured out, who their enemy is. Will these boys be able to mask themselves as a crazed fan girl? or will they get caught. my oh my, Joey will still be their body guard? that has trouble written all over it. hehe. Finally, I find you putting along with the story a drama content about the boys relationships with each other as a group very well thought of. it gives the story a deeper meaning and sense, above all these action and suspense. I can't wait for the next chapters, as always. I'll be looking forward for more. :) Thank you for this chapter upload and the one before! ^_^
Author's Response: That's the big question right now isn't it: will the boys be smart enough to figure out who the un-sub is?? Thanks for the comments about the guys' relationships. I'm glad that you're enjoying that element of the story as well.
Date: 06/20/14 05:09 am Title: Chapter 33: AJ
Uh oh, they have joined a forum. Good luck with what you see boys, hehehe. I feel like the obvious choice for the un-sub would be someone aj or Nick was with. So I feel like you will surprise us. Im scared to find out why this girl is out to destroy the guys. What does Brian mean by favors? Sexual favors? Gasp! Not innocent Brian. Lol, I know he's anything but innocent. He seems naughty in real life. Closet freeeeak. Glad to see an update. Woop woop
Author's Response: Sorry for the delay with updating. I've been having some Internet connection issues recently. Right now, my connection is sporadic at best. :( LOL to the closet freak comment. I couldn't agree more! Brian is not as innocent as he seems ... not by a long shot.
