Date: 07/28/14 01:51 pm Title: Chapter 41: Brian
Yikes! Getting intense. So, AJ is dead? I was pretty sure he was just knocked out. Hope this all ends soon. I don't know how much I'll be able to take, let alone Nick.
It's kind of like wanting really badly to click to see what happens next, but yet not really wanting to know just in case it's a bad thing. It's how I felt watching The Following. I watched the very first episode and there was a scene with a dog being tortured and I never watched it again, but it was such a good show it got my curiosity peaked where I just skipped that first episode and watched the rest but if there was a time I felt like something oogey was going to happen, I would avoid watching the episode as long as possible.
This is the fanfic version of that right now lol
I have to admit I laughed at the "Are we shooting this idiot or what?" line LOL For some reason I was completely able to visualize that. Poor Brian! Seems like he's being tortured more than Nick.
Author's Response: Well, Brian THINKS that AJ is dead ... you will find out for sure in the next chapter. Hopefully, you make it that far. LOL OMG - I know exactly the scene that you are talking about in The Following. My husband and I sat down to watch the first episode together and when the dog was tortured, I yelled "done!" and walked out of the room. I seriously could not force myself to watch beyond that point and he ended up watching the rest of the season alone. :P For some reason, an animal being tortured hits me way harder than a human being tortured. That being said, I seriously hope that you are able to convince yourself to keep reading (even if you do have to give yourself a little break in-between chapters).
Date: 07/28/14 06:21 am Title: Chapter 26: Brian
I wonder why Leighanne would tweet that. Didn't Rochelle call her to let her know (kind of) what was going on? Oh Leighanne. It does sound like something she'd do though. I don't mind Leighanne, but I'm surprised Brian's not embarrassed by her more often in real life LOL. She has him so whipped. I'm pleasantly surprised that it was Kevin and Howie who came up with the plan to go get weapons! You go, guys! Now that their stalker most likely knows they're still in Tennessee, I bet shit's gonna go down pretty soon...
Author's Response: I know virtually nothing about Leighanne other than what she presents of herself, but there are times when I feel embarrassed for Brian. Maybe he really is embarrassed and he's just really good at hiding it?
Date: 07/28/14 06:10 am Title: Chapter 25: Kevin
I'm kinda glad the news that it wasn't Nick who was killed made it into the media, if only so that Lauren will know he's not dead. I felt so bad for her! That was so funny when Brian said "It was my wife, wasn't it?" about the Twitter thing because my first thought was Leighanne too LOL. I wonder when whoever's messing with them is going to up the ante, especially now that he/she knows it wasn't Nick.
Author's Response: I also feel badly for Lauren at this point. Although, I'm sure she's relieved that Nick is alive, but now she must be wondering where the hell he is. I think everyone's mind wandered to Leighanne at the Twitter comment - she does use the site more than any of the other wives, so it's a logical assumption.
Date: 07/28/14 05:59 am Title: Chapter 24: Nick
Phew, so it was just Joey and Tony! Great job making it hard to figure out - even in the beginning of this chapter, I wasn't sure. I thought it might be Nick until he, Kevin, and Howie heard the scuffle too. But I wonder if there really was someone else outside because Tony thought he saw someone too. Hmm....
Author's Response: Yes, just good old Joey and Tony creeping around the house. LOL - They're not the smartest security duo that the boys have ever had that's for sure. I mean, they could have turned on a light! Oi! *rolls eyes*
Date: 07/28/14 05:55 am Title: Chapter 23: AJ
OMG! This whole chapter I was wondering if this was for real or if it was really Joey or Tony coming to check on them or one of the other guys out of bed. I'm still not sure, but it's seeming real, so you've got my attention! Gotta read on! Great job setting up the suspense and making me wonder! I literally gasped when AJ was grabbed; I could picture it all happening like a movie!
Author's Response: I'm glad that I was able to keep you guessing. That was kinda my intention. ;) Psyched that you're reading on to find out what happens.
Date: 07/24/14 04:32 pm Title: Chapter 42: Nick
Dear me... are you ending this story already? :,( I know that stories must come to an end at one point, but i am sure wanting more from this one... i have mixed feelings of anxiety and relief. relief because the boys are safe and saved, anxiety because i am now wondering what will happen next. oh please!!! don't let anybody die, well howie or aj for that matter. hehe. and wonderful display of how they were found by the police. also, amazing descriptions on how Nick feels about everything. I love his part with Brian, very nice input on how close they really are which also applies to the previous chapter, on how Brian is now recovering from his relationship with everyone else. I am so pleased with the friendship of those two and you put a wonderful emphasis on that. I am looking forward still to your next chapters of course! and definitely hoping more from this story, but if you do decides for this story to end already, that is of course your call. ^_^
- and yes, as reply to your previous reply to my review, i am reading from the Philippines, and i am a Filipino. its nice how the internet brings nations & people of different cultures closer. ;)
Author's Response: It's not going to end RIGHT away. I figure that I have maybe 4-5 chapters left to go in order to get everything wrapped up. I love writing the Brian/Nick relationship, especially because fiction allows me to make them best friends once again. :P Thanks again for all of your wonderful comments. It's nice to know that I'm not the only one who doesn't want this story to come to an end.
Date: 07/24/14 04:48 am Title: Chapter 40: Nick
This was definitely a very scary chapter, psychologically speaking. It certainly made perfectly clear the danger the Boys are in and, in particular, emphasized the fine line between a devoted fan and a fanatical lunatic like Sarah. I think it brings home the theme you've been exploring in this story of the fan-celebrity relationship-how it's already a bit messed up and has the potential to develop into something very ugly.
So, I really hope that Howie and the other guys will be okay... you're definitely scaring me a bit, here.
This chapter was great, but I'll admit I had to take a break from reading until you posted more of the story. ;)
Author's Response: Yes, I do feel that some fans are borderline crazy in their infatuation with their favourite celebrities. I know that Sarah is pretty extreme, but I don't think it's unrealistic to think that one day some nut-bar of a fan could go completely off of the deep end. (If that ever does happen, hopefully the fan in question is not obsessed with our boys - Haha!) I've slowed down a bit on the posting, because I barely have time to write in the summer with everything else that I have going on. Fingers crossed that I will be able to get the next chapter up soon. :)
Date: 07/23/14 12:48 am Title: Chapter 1: AJ
you deserve an award this story is amazing! good luck :)
Author's Response: Thanks so much! That's very sweet of you to say. :D
Date: 07/22/14 10:13 pm Title: Chapter 42: Nick
I am relieved they are all still alive. I was a little worried crazy Sarah was going to get the job done. Cant wait to see what happens next!
Author's Response: I seriously didn't have the heart to kill any of them off. They are all alive, but they may all need some serious therapy after this. :P
Date: 07/22/14 10:01 pm Title: Chapter 42: Nick
I never want this story to end. But, I know everything has an ending. It's bittersweet really. I would love to see how this ends, but at the same time... No. Lol. F### has always been the first word out of my mouth too whenever I've come out of being knocked out too. (someone hit me with a cheap shot, grr) or every car accident too. I had such a sigh of relief when i realized help had arrived. So did they finally trace where the feed was coming from? Or they found out who was holding them? Could people see Vinny, Tony and Joey on screen? Can't wait to find out. Woop woop. Hehe. All the woop woops for you. Next up, hospital scene? Or police station? Oh and all of the bills for therapy, i can see it now. They should make Joey, Vinny and Sarah pay for it. What's it called? Restitution? Or something like that. Alright, i finish this review with a have a happy happy Tuesday! =D
Author's Response: I've never been knocked out, but I assume that my first word would likely be similar to yours and AJ's. LOL You have so many questions at this point - I love it! A hospital scene is definitely coming up next, and maybe some of your questions will be answered then.
Date: 07/19/14 05:14 am Title: Chapter 41: Brian
So Howie and AJ did die? How horrible! Mean while how is the rest of the world reacting to this? Are the fans still seeing the live video stream?
Author's Response: Well, Brian thinks that they are dead at least. You will have to wait until the next chapter to see if they truly are dead. The video feed is still going on, but you won't see the world's reaction for a little bit yet.
Date: 07/19/14 05:10 am Title: Chapter 40: Nick
Aw poor Howie. Iam so glad Kevin is ok and my Nicky but I do feel bad that Howie got hurt.
Author's Response: I figured that you would be pleased that I didn't hurt Nick (at least not yet) - Muhahaha!
Date: 07/18/14 08:44 pm Title: Chapter 41: Brian
Lol three more words...oh my god!!!!
Author's Response: Hahaha! Just wait and see ...
Date: 07/18/14 10:39 am Title: Chapter 22: Howie
I forgot to say it in my last review, but I thought the part where Brian talked about Kevin hating his friendship with Nick was interesting. I've never considered that he might have been sort of jealous of how quickly Brian and Nick bonded back in the beginning, but I could see him feeling that way. Which brings me to Howie... poor Howie! I laughed at the visual of him taking out his anger by cramming the lettuce into the crisper. You captured his personality so well in the way he tried and failed to insult AJ. He always seems so calm and collected that I doubt he explodes like that often, but when he does, it's probably pretty hilarious! The descriptions of the different bedrooms and their fight over them was funny, too. I'm enjoying all the comic relief after how sad this story started, but I'm sure it won't stay like that for long, knowing they might be in danger.
Author's Response: Thanks for the comments about Howie's character. I find it incredibly hard to write Howie. Honestly, I know next to nothing about the man. Half of the time, I kind of forget that he's around. *hides face in shame* That being said, I can totally see his attempt to insult someone ending in an epic fail! Poor Howie! All I'm gonna say about the humour, is that you better enjoy it while it lasts ... :O
Date: 07/18/14 10:21 am Title: Chapter 21: Brian
I loved this chapter even more than the last one! Frick and Frack... I love the way you write them together! Even though this takes place more or less in the present, it has an old-school fanfic vibe that I adore. The muffin scene cracked me up, and that was hilarious how Nick let the cashier think they were a couple - although, as Brian realized at the end, so much for remaining inconspicuous! That may come back to haunt them. Still, great scene!!
Author's Response: Frick and Frack will forever hold a special place in my heart. I love trying to bring their past relationship into the present. It's fanfic, so I feel as though that gives me enough justification to do whatever it is that makes me happy. LOL Although, the two of them do seem to be pretty close again - LOVE!
