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Howdy :O) Not much to say really. I have been writing fanfics for awhile now. All BSB related which led me to get my very first book published. You can find the info here: http://www.freewebs.com/melstree/melstree.html Thanks for reading my stories!

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Dodging the Daylight by KeepThisSecret Rated: PG-13 [ - ]
Summary: Past Featured Story"You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You must do the thing which you think you cannot do." - Eleanor Roosevelt

When the unthinkable seemingly happens to one of their own, the remaining members of the group must work through their pain in order to piece together what is left. The result is an inexplicable turn of events that leaves each of them fighting to save themselves, as well as each other.
Categories: Fanfiction > Backstreet Boys
Characters: Group
Genres: Action, Angst, Drama, Suspense
Warnings: Death, Violence
 Series: None
Chapters: 47 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes
Word count: 107927
Read Count: 116897


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Published: 02/28/14 » Updated: 08/20/14
Reviewer: Mare Signed
Date: 04/05/14 Title: Chapter 14: Chapter 14: Nick

Well, just like that, I'm behind again *sigh* lol but I guess as problems go, this is a good one because at least I always have something to read. I loved the re-emergence of Nick and the fact that he just happened to be away. I'm kind of confused where he was. I liked the idea of Lauren's cleanse as to why she wasn't contacting anyone. I'm sure you'll elaborate on what the deal with Nick was. AJ is so cute! I can completely see him reacting the way he did. Like a puppy happy to see his owner again! Also enjoyed reading how emotionally draining it was on Brian to find out the truth. I can't wait to see Kevin's reaction. LOL I can hear him lecturing from here! Great update!

Author's Response: Well, at least you were caught up for a little while. :) I'm glad that I'm continuing to supply you with some reading material. It's nice to know that you appreciated AJ's reaction. I loved writing him being all super happy and excited. As you already know, Kevin does a bit more interrogating than lecturing, but his reaction turns out to be "classic Kevin" nonetheless.

Reviewer: Mare Signed
Date: 04/06/14 Title: Chapter 15: Chapter 15: Kevin

Oh Kevin, just hug the boy! I enjoyed the interrogation they gave him. I would have been asking him all the same questions. Still not sure what engagement island is. It sounds like it should be a reality show on MTV or something lol Now onto the interesting question of who would want Nick dead, unless the entire thing was nothing but a huge coincidence although I have a feeling that's not the case.Great chapter. I'm glad he's back in the mix. I missed his interactions with the other guys.

Author's Response: I know!! Ugh! Kevin can be so frustrating at times! Engagement Island is the nickname that Nick and Lauren gave to the supposedly super secluded island that he proposed to her on. I heard him use the nickname on an interview or something. I probably should have explained that, but I figured that if I had heard it than everyone else would have as well (as I'm not the biggest Nick fan in the world - LOL). Sorry for the confusion! On with the mystery!

Reviewer: Mare Signed
Date: 04/13/14 Title: Chapter 16: Chapter 16: Brian

This was a very "aww" worthy chapter. I admit, I'm not a huge fan of Brian the person because of the things you alluded to when he was apologizing to Nick in this chapter. I would really love for those words to actually come out of his mouth one day. The whole idea of Frick and Frack I've always found lovely though. I think you did an excellent job of showing their relationship along with the jealousy that AJ's presence must sometimes bring.

Author's Response: I, too, would love to hear Brian actually speak those words. Although, I would probably fall on the floor in amazement if he actually said them. I love the whole Frick and Frack element of their relationship. They have seemed to be getting closer again (at least somewhat) during their most recent appearances, and that makes me beyond happy. :)

Reviewer: Mare Signed
Date: 04/15/14 Title: Chapter 17: Chapter 17: Howie

Another great update. I love the idea of them all being in danger & having to lie to their families to keep themselves safe. That just means more brotherly bonding for me! Always a bonus! lol

Author's Response: There will be so much brotherly bonding coming up that you won't know what to do with all of it! LOL Thanks for all of your consistent feedback!! The main part of this story is just beginning so hopefully you will continue to read.

Reviewer: Mare Signed
Date: 04/18/14 Title: Chapter 18: Chapter 18: Nick

I love that you have Kevin and Nick driving together. I was hoping for this and actually said YAY! because Nothing makes me happier than Kevin and Nick bondage...well bonding...bondage sounded just...wrong! LOL Anyway - I'm starting to think the 'cops' might be the bad guys in this. It's kind of odd that they would separate the guys from the wives because you would think the killer would use the wives to bring out the guys from hiding. (hopefully starting with the decapitation of Leighanne) It would make more sense to have the families go right into hiding along with the guys to keep tham all safe, so something doesn't quite feel right about that whole scenario plus how quickly they were asked to leave etc... And poor Nacho! Why can't we pack him up and take him along? Great update and I'm all caught up again! Woot!

Author's Response: You are indeed all caught up. (I just posted the next chapter. I meant to post it last week but life has been crazy with work and the Easter holiday.) Anyways, I'm thrilled that you are loving the idea of Nick and Kevin riding together. I have to admit that I was not the biggest Kevin fan during my early years in the fandom, but he has grown on me during the past year or so. I think it's because he left and I realized how lacking the group was without him. On a completely unrelated note, your decapitation comment made me LOL!! Do I sense a bit of dislike?? ;) I seriously enjoy all of the speculation that has been flying about surrounding who the "bad guys" might be. I love hearing what everyone is thinking!

Reviewer: Mare Signed
Date: 04/26/14 Title: Chapter 19: Chapter 19: AJ

I used to live in Nashville and I always got the biggest kick out of the fact that Lynchburg was a dry county. TN is so odd. I think what I enjoy most about your writing is the great way you include subtle details such as the whole RO and Elle thing and Brian wondering if the guys thought his wife sounded genuine. Something small like that just adds another layer to the story. Makes it seem real and personal. As far as this phone call, I'm glad they made it but I'm sure it'll come back to haunt them and I'm sure it will Leighanne's fault. I can see her going to the press or twitter to try to find out where Brian is and then making an overly ugly "Have you seen this man?" shirt to sell or something. LOL yeah...not a big fan. ;O)

Author's Response: The concept of a county being "dry" is amazing to me. I've heard of alcohol free zones at concerts and sporting events, but that's about it. I'm not from the US, so I had to Google a small town near Nashville, and Lynchburg was the first one that popped up. How do they even control what people do in their own homes? Do they know if you bring alcohol into the county from somewhere else? The whole idea is mind-boggling!! Also, your comment about the shirt just made me burst out laughing!! My husband actually came into the room to find out what was so funny.

Reviewer: Mare Signed
Date: 04/27/14 Title: Chapter 20: Chapter 20: Kevin

Nick and Brian go grocery shopping! Sounds like a fun date. You are making protective custody sound so appealing, I would very much like someone to try to kill me so I can go live in a place with a 72'TV and $3,000 cash for spending please. Can you make that happen? LOL Although I would NOT want to go grocery shopping. That is my idea of torture!! I loved reading Kevin's frustration in this chapter. I could see him doing everything you mentioned. Constantly biting his tongue but wanting to lash out. Nicely done! Excuse me while I advertise for a second and say that you should consider submitting some of your stories to this summer's reading challenge. Here is the link. http://absolutechaos.net/fictalk/index.php/topic,3244.0.html It's a great way to get some new readers. :O) Looking forward to reading the Nick and Brian chapter.

Author's Response: Well, I figured that it had to be protective custody Backstreet style!! - LOL - If I could actually make it happen, I would put myself in there too. Who wouldn't want an envelope full of cash just waiting to be spent?? I also dislike grocery shopping. I always buy too many snacks and not enough stuff to make an actual meal. It drives my husband crazy (although he would never offer to take over the shopping because he hates it just as much). I couldn't resist making Kevin have a little bit of an "I've had it with these people" moment. He always freaks out so well. :P I will think about the reading challenge and see what's involved. It seems interesting, but I don't really have that many stories to submit. Does that matter?

Reviewer: Mare Signed
Date: 04/29/14 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1: AJ

You don't have to submit more than one story. You can post anywhere from one to five. A lot of people only submit one or two. I tend to do five since I have over 70 stories posted on the site. LOL And I have no idea how they really monitor the whole dry county thing. My guess is it really only gets enacted if someone has a party and the police come and there is alcohol or something? Very weird! I agree! :OP Oh and woot! Can't wait for an update! (just to keep this relevant!) LOL

Author's Response: Well, seeing as how I don't have to submit more than one, the challenge definitely seems do-able. Do a lot of people participate? On another note, 70 stories!!! WOW! :) That's seriously impressive.

Reviewer: Mare Signed
Date: 05/03/14 Title: Chapter 21: Chapter 21: Brian

This was a very cute, yet morbid chapter. There's a sentence you don't hear very often. Now that takes skill. Of course I knew it was going to be a great Frick and Frack bonding one and you didn't disappoint. I loved how in the midst of having fun they had all these dark thoughts they were trying to sort out. Also loved the whole self depreciating thing. I actually had to go back and reread that because my eyes and brain just naturally read it right the first time. Very clever and very Nick. LOL

As far as the challenge goes, last year I think we had about 10 people. As of now we have 4 but it's still early. It's a great way to really get to know each other. Every year I find a new fanfic friend just by commenting on their stories. Also a great way to find new authors you might not have ever considered reading otherwise.

Author's Response: I will take your cute/morbid chapter comment as a compliment!! - LOL It drives me CRAZY when Nick mispronounces words. UGH!! Sometimes, I just want to reach out and shake him. That being said, I just couldn't resist having him do it in the story. As you said, it's very Nick.

Reviewer: Mare Signed
Date: 05/04/14 Title: Chapter 22: Chapter 22: Howie

I LOL'd at Howie's supposed insult to AJ and how his little tantrum basically went unnoticed by the other guys, poor D! It was so hard reading this and wanting to not yell at Howie how he and Nick are more of a pairing than he and Brian nowadays! LOL but that's real life getting in the way of fiction one. Don't you hate when that happens? It really must be hard being in a group of five because someone almost always is left out of things. It was also sad how he reflected on if anyone would care if he was the one who was dead. :O( poor guy!

Author's Response: I love how everyone is feeling bad for Howie at this point. I really do feel bad for him sometimes. It's funny that you bring up the Howie/Nick pairing as their relationship will be touched on as the story progresses. When it comes to the boys, sometimes I seriously have to stop and think about whether or not I'm remembering something that happened in real life or in a fictional situation. (That probably can't be a good thing...LOL). Also, I am still planning on doing the reading challenge. I just haven't gotten around to doing it yet. Life is getting in the way. :(

Reviewer: Mare Signed
Date: 05/10/14 Title: Chapter 23: Chapter 23: AJ

Yikes! That was quite a mean cliffy you left there. Loved your descriptions in this chapter. I was really able to visualize everything that was happening. I had to laugh at the beginning because at first I forgot about the room with the two bed and I was envisioning Brian and AJ just randomly sleeping in the same bed together. I was thinking "Hrmmm well now we're going in a whole new direction!" LOL Curious to see who this person is. Maybe it's one of their security people testing them or a good old fashioned goon!

Author's Response: Hahahaha! OMG I love that you had that vision about Brian and AJ. Priceless!! Thanks for the comment about the description. Someone else commented about it in their review as well and it makes me so happy to know that people are able to visualize what I'm writing.

Reviewer: Mare Signed
Date: 05/28/14 Title: Chapter 27: Chapter 27: Howie

Awe, there was so much win in this chapter.I love when Howie and Kevin get a little of the spotlight. Poor Howie! I felt so bad for him and how he thinks he's perceived by everyone. It really must be hard being in a five person group when one really stands out above the rest and the others are kind of left in the dust. Howie does seem like the forgotten one. Also loved the conversation about gay Brian and Nick lol Hrmm...wonder who it was that heard them. Love how Joey just waits in the car. FAIL!

Author's Response: I'm really trying to make sure that each boy gets at least a little bit of attention in this story. I actually enjoyed writing that Howie and Kevin moment. Although, I struggled like you would not believe to get Howie's thoughts to come out the way that I thought they should be. I seriously wonder if he does feel like he is constantly being overlooked. All Joey gets from me is a head shake. He seriously needs to get off his butt and do his job ... properly!

Reviewer: Mare Signed
Date: 05/31/14 Title: Chapter 28: Chapter 28: AJ

Oh silly boys! When will we learn not to leave this house? And once again Tony and or Joey prove an epic fail! At this point they better be part of the bad guys because it's getting hard to believe that two people so stupid would be put in charge of taking care of the Backstreet Boys. He just lets them leave without following them and he doesn't realize they are being watched? Yeah, he's guilty! lol

On another note, whenever I read one of your chapters, I find myself getting hungry! Loved your descriptions of them cooking while talking about Howie and Kevin. You know, I was a little bummed that Nick didn't go with Howie and Kevin, but I enjoyed this chapter so much more because Nick was in it. You did make AJ very entertaining to read, which for me personally is a challenge! Nicely done! and I must add a random, poor Howie! ;-P

Author's Response: I thoroughly enjoy the fact that different writers have trouble writing different boys. I love how you capture Kevin and Howie in your stories, because I find them SO hard to write. It baffles me that you don't like writing AJ as he's one of my favourites. :P I suppose that's why there's something out there for everyone when it comes to fan fic. Anyways, Tony and Joey are not the sharpest tools in the shed. Period. LOL

Reviewer: Mare Signed
Date: 05/31/14 Title: Chapter 29: Chapter 29: Kevin

Yay! Nothing beats a good old fashioned evil female villain! And once again...see boys? This is what you get for leaving that house!! Well thank goodness Joey is a bad guy and Tony as well (I am assuming lol) I like the fact that you put Kevin and Howie in danger. The two that the others tend to go to for help. Very nice! And just letting you know that the reading challenge has officially started, so try to make your way to the forum at least once a week. (usually the weekend) to see if there are updates etc... :O) That was my tweet to you! LOL

Author's Response: LOL - Thanks for the "tweet". See? That was sooo much easier than me actually having a Twitter account. :P I debated for awhile about who I would have be captured first. Originally, I was thinking of making Nick be the first one, but then I decided that was too predictable so I went with the "old guys".

Reviewer: Mare Signed
Date: 06/06/14 Title: Chapter 30: Chapter 30: Nick

Aww, poor Nick. I'm really glad that you chose Nick to be so vulnerable in this chapter. He does seem like the type of guy who tends to have delayed reactions to things. And of course I was happy he laid into the bodyguard when he started laughing. That made ME mad lol I hope the guys realize Kevin & Howie are in trouble because lord knows they can't depend on Joey to figure it out!

Author's Response: Nick does always strike me as being a bit behind. I felt like it was time for him to realize the severity of the situation though. All of the other guys are freaked out and it was time for Nick to get on board. LOL