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2/28/17, 12:50 AM
Hope you like the rest of it!
2/27/17, 7:32 PM
This was simply superb. Excellent descriptions, good characters, well written, touching and hot. Scott with all his regrets was a very likeable and believable person. Also, a good reminder how much things have changed for the better.
Anonymous
2/27/17, 1:02 PM
This was a very well written, emotionally compelling story. Sort of "It's a Wonderful Life" meets "Somewhere in Time". The 1980s flashback was very realistic. I laughed aloud at some of the music and fashion descriptions. I couldn't put my finger on the point where I really started to care about the characters, but it was at some point in Scott's drunken foray to the fraternity house. The insights of the main character and how his subsequent actions based on those insights improved his life and the lives of others, made this story very heartwarming. How many people would "take a road less traveled" if they could get a taste of "50 year old Scotch"? Thank you for writing!
nnnrg
2/27/17, 5:19 AM
That could have gone one a bit longer, but the ending was a bit of a tearjerker in a good way. Kudos.
Derek
2/26/17, 9:11 PM
This is easily one of the best written stories ever posted here, and I'm only on Chapter 1. Incredible job, dude.
2/26/17, 11:59 AM
Sorry for the belated congratulations. I've read this through three times now, and I find more in it each time. All your stories are good, but this is beyond good. It's accurate and honest and unflinching. It demonstrates why we read stories, why we need stories. It's also an absolute joy--I say that even though the final installment made me use half a box of Kleenex, but they were happy tears. Thanks.
2/25/17, 10:30 PM
Thanks again for these very generous and encouraging comments! Paul's post particularly moved me.
TheD
2/25/17, 8:02 PM
Please never stop writing. Your pacing is wonderful, and you maintain an excellent balance between the parts of the story you 'show' and the parts you more overtly 'tell.' Such a gift. I have been trying to write a story for ages in the hope that, with enough editing, rewriting, and input, it can satisfy in the way that Scott's story does.
Paul
2/25/17, 4:06 PM
What a wonderfully imagined and well-written story! It really resonated with me. I'm a long-married senior (just turned 65) with a wife I dearly love and two great kids that I'm really proud of. I'm also a closeted gay man and I've often thought about what if I could, like Scott, go back in time to my college days and have the courage to admit to my family and friends that I was a "homo-sexual" (the polite term when I was young). What I have been happier? Maybe. Had a more satisfying life? Possibly. I guess I've been lucky enough to end up where I am with many things to be grateful for. Thank you so much for writing something that I'll certainly come back to read again and again but keep thinking about what if...?
Charlie
2/25/17, 3:52 PM
I've loved many of your other stories Cris, But you did an exceptional job with this one. Torn between not wanting it to end and being completely satisfied with the ending. Great Job!!
Cutlerfan
2/25/17, 6:49 AM
A sweet and wonderful end to an incredible story. It was very true to life.No one lives life without it's ups and downs. Intimacy and companionship should be enjoyed when they can be since we don't know what is around the corner. I think this was a very life affirming story. The new timeline worked out quite well. Another feather in your proverbial cap. Thanks for sharing your talent with us once again!
Anonymous
2/25/17, 3:46 AM
Oh my heart,this was such an amazing story and im sad that its over but happy tjat scott got hos happy ending
2/25/17, 3:19 AM
DougKent60 You're welcome, you're welcome, you're welcome, You're welcome, you're welcome, you're welcome.
Anonymous
2/25/17, 2:54 AM
This story was fantastic and I'm glad it focused more on relationships and happiness than sex and revenge.
Anonymous
2/25/17, 2:53 AM
SCREENPLAY
2/25/17, 1:33 AM
Thanks, LongtimeFan! Wasn't trying to be overly humble, just acknowledging that this one in particular seems to be hitting some real emotional buttons. Heck, I choked up WRITING chapter seven, so I'm glad it had a similar impact when people read it.
LongtimeFan
2/24/17, 11:51 PM
Don't sell yourself short! Your early stuff is equally great; I really like the X-Dream Makeover and Six Pack series. I especially love your skill in world-building: the moment when the women of the Six Pack stories complained about Mariposa made me laugh out loud, but also brought up how dang HARD it would be to hide something like that from the world. I think that all of the writers on this site do things differently, and it works: sometimes I come here for physical pleasure, other times mental. Keep it up! :)
Anonymous
2/24/17, 11:50 PM
Thanks Nicely done.
2/24/17, 11:26 PM
^ You can read my previous stories for this site here: https://gayspiralstories.com/newAuthor/show/2256 My collaboration with Aardvark is listed separately here: https://gayspiralstories.com/newStory/show/2343 I'm delighted to see that "21-Year-Old Scotch" seems to be striking such an emotional chord, so my apologies in advance if earlier stories aren't up to its level.
Anonymous
2/24/17, 11:03 PM
WOW!!!! What a GREAT story. I would love to see more of your writing. I cried too over Chapter 7.
dougkent60
2/24/17, 8:52 PM
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You, Thank You, Thank You, Thank You.
Anonymous
2/24/17, 8:49 PM
Nice work.
Blind_Seer
2/24/17, 8:04 PM
This story was amazing, and i will definitely reread it half a dozen times in the future. The last three chapters were particularly well done, with Scott talking to his mother, Todd being an amazing person and ally, and the whole relationship between Scotty and Jared was teally sweet. It was great to see my prediction about Amanda and Pat come true. It was interesting how you made it so everyone had ups and downs in their life. I'm sad that Phil died since it was so senseless, but so goes, life i guess. All in all, a great read and story, with a great payoff of sexy gay Kraven. Keep up the good work.
Ned the Wino
2/24/17, 6:59 PM
To echo an earlier comment, I don't visit this website to bawl over stories (nor is there ever any reason to do so here), but I cried over Chapter 7. Thank you for this beautiful work!
2/24/17, 6:33 PM
I would say something crass like "As long as I get some substance out of you...", but I don't want to ruin the mood. Thanks to everyone for the kind words. I knew this wasn't going to be a typical story for the site, so I'm glad it touched a few of you.
Anonymous
2/24/17, 5:03 PM
I don't usually visit this site to get teary-eyed, but... wow. Kudos to you. I loved this story from beginning to end.
LongtimeFan
2/24/17, 4:14 PM
What a beautiful ending! The characters were so well written and interesting, and I genuinely felt for all of them (especially poor Philippe and Rafe--nice work on not holding back the honesty). Speaking of honesty, I loved that undercurrent appearing throughout the story--that so many people were unhappy because they weren't being true to themselves, and it was only by coming out/accepting who they are that they found any peace at all. This truly is an amazing story, and I can't wait to read more of your work!
Monstermash62
2/24/17, 3:19 PM
Holy! This story was amazing. Managed to get me really emotionally attached to Scott. Great job! I think this is your best one so far.
Anonymous
2/23/17, 4:19 AM
very well written and emotionally compelling - thank you for sharing your work!
Anonymous
2/22/17, 5:14 AM
Another excellent chapter. Can't wait until Scotty meets the swim coach.