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Reviewer: BritinManor Signed [Report This]
Date: Feb 15, 2020 12:24 pm Title: Chapter 13 - The Mind Of The Mark

Okay... this form for Justin's checks... is it ACTUALLY the one Justin signed? Justin signed his paycheck so Ethan could get his meds for him. Did Ethan somehow transfer the signature? Practice it? Thus, Forge it? Because I am sure that on the form Justin signed, it didn't have Ethan's bank info on it. So... who filled in the bank info? Not hard to guess... and on top of that... if they are so broke... how is Ethan affording a night of drinks?

Pretentious much? Ethan thought he should go to lunch with Justin and Daphne??? And yet, still managed to show up at a remote location. How exactly does Ethan ALWAYS know where Justin is all the time? I think early on, I might have asked if Mikey was behind it after Ethan showed up at Brian's loft, but clearly that's not the case. Ever since the day Ethan found him during his lunch hour when he was listening to his phone messages, I've been wondering if Ethan has installed a tracker on him. In his phone? In the lining of his messenger bag? Somehow, he has to know where to find Justin all these times.

Ethan is so good at this game... how many times has he done this to others in the past?

Daphne needs to get to Brian! Tell him just what is going on! Daphne is smarter than Justin and she's removed from the situation. Run Daphne Run! Run to Brian!

HUGS  ~Cathy



Author's Response:

The most important thing you said is: how many times has he done this to others in the past… TAG

Reviewer: mamab Signed starstarstarstarstar [Report This]
Date: Feb 15, 2020 2:10 am Title: Chapter 14 - Fighting An Octopus

Wonderful writing.  I can understand the way it is going.  Of course, we are always looking for that happy ending, but we are willing to endure since the adventure will be worth it.  Fantastic as always. 

Reviewer: Toto_too514 Signed [Report This]
Date: Feb 15, 2020 1:38 am Title: Chapter 14 - Fighting An Octopus

Another great update. 

I must say, I didn't think it was possible to dislike this Ethan any more than I already did. But then he had to go and call Daphne a cunt, and I realized that it was, indeed, possible. Grrr.

Reviewer: The SNO Signed starstarstarstarhalf-star [Report This]
Date: Feb 15, 2020 12:03 am Title: Chapter 14 - Fighting An Octopus

Poor Daphne, she might think that she got Justin to better consider his finances, but her influence won't be sufficient.

The beginning of your chapters are always informative and this one shows how Ethan could dupe Justin and make him see a "reality" very far from the truth.

If only Justin could quit this job and go back to the diner; Ethan could be able to use this trick twice.

I know I might get strong reactions, but when you have difficulties to buy your own food, isn't it weird to get a pet? While I'm angering people, I also doubt that Justin was able to afford a mobile phone with a camera in 2003 or one which could host a GPS tracker. Sorry, sometimes I can't overlook technicalities.



Author's Response:

As for the pet . . . keep in mind that, just because Ethan says they're having financial problems, doesn't mean it's necessarily true. He's got his own motives for keeping Justin guessing about money. *grrrr*

As for the phone . . . I'm not writing this as if it was 2003 - in my mind it's set in current day. Guess I need to make that more clear in the story. Thanks for letting me know that was confusing you. 

TAG

Reviewer: Toto_too514 Signed [Report This]
Date: Feb 14, 2020 2:32 am Title: Chapter 13 - The Mind Of The Mark

"Our" Justin seems to acknowledge that there is a serious problem here... and he found the strength to admit it, at least partly, with someone he trusts implicitily - Daphne. Hopefully, she can help Justin find his strength again. I'm definitely Team Daphne!

Has Ethan got some sort of tracking App on Justin's phone?

And yes, it's very difficult tp see Justin struggle with his self-esteem, but I am confident you'll help him find his way back. You'd never abandon him! 

Reviewer: Toto_too514 Signed [Report This]
Date: Feb 12, 2020 3:30 am Title: Chapter 12 - Little Lies

Justin is in pure survival mode right now. But I firmly believe "our" smart, strong, bratty Justin is still there. Jusitn just has to find him.

Rory IS creepy. He worries me. 

Reviewer: mamab Signed starstarstarstarstar [Report This]
Date: Feb 12, 2020 2:11 am Title: Chapter 13 - The Mind Of The Mark

Well obviously Ethan is following him or has a wire on him.  LOL  This story has hit a nerve with me, also.  I didn't realize that even though my husband was 17 years older than me, he was a child.  The youngest in his family, lived at home even during his first marriage & pouted and sulked if he didn't get his way.  Of course, it took me a while to understand, but by then I wasn't able to escape.  Yes, I mean escape.  To the world, he was the perfect husband, then father.  What a joke.  But, again the embarrassment, the fear of his wrath and fact that I had been so wrong added to just putting on the happy face.  My mother once said that "we had to be the happiest couple in the world".  I nearly barfed and I thought if only she knew.  It took me a few years after he died to tell my best friend how my life really had been and admitting that when he died, I felt relief and freedom.  I still have gult feelings about that, but I have finally got a life of my own.  Sorry to be rambling, but I guess the story just allowed me to feel the freedom again.  The writing was wonderful as always and I know that Justin will become stronger than Ethan when the time comes. 

Reviewer: Frosty70 Signed [Report This]
Date: Feb 11, 2020 11:57 pm Title: Chapter 13 - The Mind Of The Mark

Get rid of Ethan.

Author's Response:

Working on it... TAG

Reviewer: samcdee Signed [Report This]
Date: Feb 11, 2020 11:36 pm Title: Chapter 13 - The Mind Of The Mark

Seems Ethan has some kind of gps app on their phones to track Justin. And Justin should tell Luke to no longer deposit his paychecks.  



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*wink* TAG

Reviewer: The SNO Signed starstarstarstarstar [Report This]
Date: Feb 11, 2020 4:39 pm Title: Chapter 12 - Little Lies

I understand why some readers could find Justin "not very likeable", but we must keep in mind what was his mindset when he left Babylon and how he could be manipulated by Ethan. I also would like to shake him a little and tell him to get rid of the loser and I'm quite sure he would not react the way he should. He must find a way out without alarming Ethan.

I hope Ethan won't initiate a threesome with Rory; that would be the end of the rope for me. I'm already not well after reading this "I love to grab hold of it while I’m fucking you." which might suggest that Justin is not topping Ethan. Eww...

Kudos to Debbie for trying to make Justin see that Michael had no right to talk on behalf of the gang. Very pleased to read that Michael's nasty remark is known and that Brian doesn't need to take the responsibility for his visceral reaction. Also very pleased that Debbie told Justin that Brian hasn’t completely recovered from the bashing.

Let's hope that this will help Justin see the light!

Reviewer: BritinManor Signed starstarstarstarstar [Report This]
Date: Feb 11, 2020 11:15 am Title: Chapter 12 - Little Lies

Rory... Do we have to worry about him? I'm starting to wonder if he knows something about Ethan that others might not be aware of. But, Ethan's lewd comments... he's almost like a pimp.

OMG!!! The party still went off the same way. But, Mel and Lindsay had Brian escorted off? I REALLY hope they know why Brian hit Michael. I hope EVERYONE knows.

I fully appreciate how lucky I am to have won Justin away from that asshole... and Debbie said GOOD??? He WON him? Again, he's no one's property! He's not a toy to be WON. Jesus!

IF you don't stop with the BABE... I'm NOT going to have a computer to read the next chapter you post! (I'm not joking... so quit laughing!)

I'm not going to let you??? MY GOD!!! Please get Justin out of there soon! As far as telling Justin he's codependent... Ethan is trying to make him codependent on him!

Thanks for unknowingly answering my question about how long Justin and Ethan have been together. It seems like SO MUCH longer than a week!

HUGS  ~Cathy

Reviewer: BritinManor Signed starstarstarstarstar [Report This]
Date: Feb 11, 2020 10:12 am Title: Chapter 11 - Control

First, thank you for continuing with this. I can only imagine how difficult and taxing this must be.

When I sat down to start reading the update today, I saw you had already posted a second chapter. Go fingers go!

But, when I started to read this chapter, I really wanted to get back in the groove of the story, so I ended up starting from the beginning. And let me tell you, as hard as this story is to read a chapter at a time, I don't think you can imagine reading this much in one sitting. I am so hoping Brian gets his fingers around Ethan's neck and squeezes for all he's worth. That asswipe needs to be PUNISHED!

Now, the fact that he said to Justin, Your living here now, too... Well, if Ethan had bothered to clean at all since he moved into the place, and hadn't neglected it the whole time when Justin DIDN'T live there, it wouldn't have taken all day to do it. And cleaning is one thing... Ethan, apparently even with his closets completely full, hadn't even washed his own clothes so he had something to wear that day. Pray tell, how is Ethan's laundry Justin's responsibility? Not one thank you in place. I was so glad to see Justin's anger rise and spew forth. Ethan has almost stripped him of his self-worth. THIS gave me a little hope. I have seen a similar situation up close and personal, so the fact that Justin isn't completely beaten yet,,, well, hopefully, he has enough strength to get out before long.

His PAYCHECK?! I'm boiling! How dare he??? Justin will never see a penny what was left after the $20 for his meds. Many, many questions running through my mind there. WHY did Ethan need to deposit Justin's check into his account? HOW did he know which pharmacy to go to, to actually pick up the meds? Something is just not adding up. And the ONE time that Brian comes into the conversation and it had to do with him kind of still semi taking care of Justin - which Ethan would have normally thrown a stink about - said nothing. Is there going to be repercussions regarding this?

Just how long has Justin actually been living with Ethan now? And WHERE THE HELL IS DAPHNE??? She was always there before trying to talk common sense into Justin, and now when he really needs her, it seems she has abandoned him.

And listening to Mel and Lindsay talking to Justin, I can't wait until everybody finds out what Mikey said to him. PLEASE let them find out Michael told him to get lost; that he's not wanted.

HUGS  ~Cathy

Reviewer: YumYumPM Signed starstarstarstarstar [Report This]
Date: Feb 11, 2020 6:08 am Title: Chapter 12 - Little Lies

Ethan is all about Ethan.  Hope Justin sees through him soon.

Reviewer: mamab Signed starstarstarstarstar [Report This]
Date: Feb 11, 2020 3:24 am Title: Chapter 12 - Little Lies

I don't see him as unlikeable.  I see a victim being taken addvantage of by someone who has to be in control.  Justin was hurt by Brian and that was hard for him to accept.  He loves Brian and can't understand that Brian still can't or won't love him.  As for Ethan, he is an ass.  I know that you will solve Justin's problems.  Great story. Wonderful writing as always.

Reviewer: Toto_too514 Signed [Report This]
Date: Feb 11, 2020 2:33 am Title: Chapter 11 - Control

Excited to see you working to get this one finished.

It's certainly intense and sometimes hard to read, so I can only imagine how difficult it must be to write from self-experience. Hopefully, using our boys to work through some of your personal stuff will help you continue to heal.

Oh, and Justin's quick clean-up before work? My Nana used to call them, "G.I." baths, LOL!

Reviewer: nickknack Signed starstarstarstarstar [Report This]
Date: Feb 10, 2020 8:34 pm Title: Chapter 1 - Unfamiliar Images

This story is incredibly disconcerting but strangely also very compelling. I'm not really liking Justin that much, which is weird for me, he just seems so "it's all about me" -ish. I'm trying to put it down to his unhappiness, immaturity, naivety and youth, not to mention Ethan's cloying possessiveness warping his sense of self. They are both leaving me pretty cold at the moment, but of course I am all for Brian so maybe not surprising that I have a healthy level of disdain going on. That being said, I found myself compulsively "page turning" this and am so looking forward to the next chapter. 

My longest review ever, which just goes to show this story has really had an effect on me... It is so very disturbing!  Amazing writing.

Reviewer: coleamber Signed [Report This]
Date: Feb 10, 2020 4:57 pm Title: Chapter 9 - Adjustments

Justin is such an ass, do not feel sorry for him

Reviewer: YumYumPM Signed starstarstarstarstar [Report This]
Date: Feb 10, 2020 2:10 pm Title: Chapter 11 - Control

Justin can forget about seeing that paycheck again.  Please get him out of this mess.

Reviewer: mamab Signed starstarstarstarstar [Report This]
Date: Feb 10, 2020 2:44 am Title: Chapter 11 - Control

Just to start, I hate Ethan.  Now that that is said.  Great update.  Sorry that the story caused you to struggle.  Wonderful writing.  

Reviewer: The SNO Signed starstarstarstarstar [Report This]
Date: Feb 09, 2020 8:21 pm Title: Chapter 11 - Control

Thank you for updating this story! I understand your arguments at the top of the chapter and how manipulative people can make others do whatever they want and make them feel guilty when they don't agree with them. That's so true. It's great that Justin is fighting Ethan, but not enough yet. He should be careful with his money though.

Reviewer: YumYumPM Signed half-star [Report This]
Date: Sep 03, 2018 2:26 am Title: Chapter 10 - Its Not Me, Its You.

Ethan talks a good game, but he's much too possessive.

Reviewer: Glo Signed [Report This]
Date: Sep 02, 2018 3:30 pm Title: Chapter 10 - Its Not Me, Its You.

Omg I hate this Ian!!! Where is the Justin we all know & love?? He's totally lost himself in this 'relationship' ew ew ew! How much more torture will he have to go thru? I hate manipulative Ian so much!

Reviewer: bjluv Signed [Report This]
Date: Sep 02, 2018 3:14 pm Title: Chapter 10 - Its Not Me, Its You.

Your chapter end notes... Yeah, I totally agree. BUT, unfortunately, ... we have to be realistic.  Very, good chapter.  I hate Ethan more with each chapter.  Thinking back on what you've written, events seem to coincide too much. How did Ethan know where Brian's apartment was?  Don't tell me that asswipe we know as 'Mikey', is involved in this shitstorm? Can't wait until Brian either figures out what is going on, or Justin reaches out for help. We know that eventually these issues will come to a halt, but, not sure how much more I'm able to take.  HATE ETHAN!  Oh, did I say that already?  Hmm... must be true. Just maybe, Justin sees Michael and Ethan together?...

Thoroughly enjoy your story.  You are an amazing author.  Hugs, Cathy

Reviewer: The SNO Signed [Report This]
Date: Sep 02, 2018 8:35 am Title: Chapter 10 - Its Not Me, Its You.

I want to shake Justin and tell him to get away from Ethan who is toxic in so many ways.

Where is Daphne when we need her! Ethan won't be able to use the argument "Brian's friends" for her.

I love when Justin answers Rory; that's the Justin I love, standing for himself.

Reviewer: mamab Signed [Report This]
Date: Sep 02, 2018 2:08 am Title: Chapter 10 - Its Not Me, Its You.

I am sure the end will be fantastic, but we have to take the right road to get there.  Your stories are alwasy great so even though I am usually impatient, I will wait patiently while you get thru the less than great parts.  Still can't stand Ethan.

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