Thank you.  I think it should be creepy that he can kill without remorse, though I think he gets off more on being able to do it and get away than the killing itself.

Thank you.  I think it should be creepy that he can kill without remorse, though I think he gets off more on being able to do it and get away than the killing itself.

It is definitely a disturbing scene.  I think this is probably the darkest thing I've ever written. And yet, given the opportunity, she does not put a stop to it.  They are fairly complex - and did I mention unbalanced?Thanks for sticking with the story.  The next one won't be as taxing.

errr, yeah, i believe you did mention unbalanced.  i keep forgetting about that, until it slaps me upside the face.  there's no way i could not stick with this story - you have got me completely hooked and now i MUST know what happens. 

It is definitely a disturbing scene.  I think this is probably the darkest thing I've ever written. And yet, given the opportunity, she does not put a stop to it.  They are fairly complex - and did I mention unbalanced?Thanks for sticking with the story.  The next one won't be as taxing.

errr, yeah, i believe you did mention unbalanced.  i keep forgetting about that, until it slaps me upside the face.  there's no way i could not stick with this story - you have got me completely hooked and now i MUST know what happens. 

Thank you!  I am glad it's keeping your interest.

Thank you!  I am glad it's keeping your interest.

I don't know how to respond to this - but it makes me very happy.  You are very kind, and I appreciate all your feedback.**I would appreciate it even if you were being harsh, because I'd want to know if I let someone down.

I don't know how to respond to this - but it makes me very happy.  You are very kind, and I appreciate all your feedback.**I would appreciate it even if you were being harsh, because I'd want to know if I let someone down.

Funny how the normal things stand out when you're knee deep in dangerous people, huh?  I'm glad you like the talks with Katya.  I hesitated to write her in as much, but I sort of love her and she sort of insisted on taking part for a little while.

Funny how the normal things stand out when you're knee deep in dangerous people, huh?  I'm glad you like the talks with Katya.  I hesitated to write her in as much, but I sort of love her and she sort of insisted on taking part for a little while.

It's a bit of a roller coaster ride, even for me.  I'm glad you mentioned the pictures, because it made me take a look and fix the one on chapter 16!  I appreciate the assist. :)

It's a bit of a roller coaster ride, even for me.  I'm glad you mentioned the pictures, because it made me take a look and fix the one on chapter 16!  I appreciate the assist. :)

I am glad you are still enjoying this.  And your response to how the chapter ends is just what I was shooting for, so thanks for letting me know it works!

I am glad you are still enjoying this.  And your response to how the chapter ends is just what I was shooting for, so thanks for letting me know it works!

More is forthcoming.  I really have to start writing faster.  I'm only 8 chapters ahead of what I'm posting and I'm trying not to leave people hanging for too long. :)

As long as there's more, thats fine.  It really is wonderful and I love it.

More is forthcoming.  I really have to start writing faster.  I'm only 8 chapters ahead of what I'm posting and I'm trying not to leave people hanging for too long. :)

As long as there's more, thats fine.  It really is wonderful and I love it.

Nada was not the first person he'd ever killed.  She was the last person he killed in the war.  The one thing he won't do - or tolerate - is rape.  He has a lot of demons, but sometimes his better angels win.

Thank you! I really enjoy writing Gage, but I wouldn't want to meet him, dark alley or not.  He is decidedly not a nice person - but I would argue that he's essentially a good one.

and there it is - that dichotomy between nice and good. probably why he's so appealing - he reminds me of snape.

Doing recon is never exciting, but it is necessary.  Glad it wasn't too dull! Nicky's comment wasn't a mistake.  It's a fairly common vernacular in some parts of the U.S.

I put the warnings up because I wanted to be very clear that this is not a story for children.  Even in chapters where there isn't a lot of action, there are conversations about drugs and murder, as well as sexual overtones and rape imagery.  I thought it was best to be up front about that.I am glad you decided to read it anyway.  I hope you enjoy it!

He just brings out the best in her, I guess.  More coming soon.  Thanks for your comments.  It helps keep me motivated.

I'm glad you enjoyed that.  As long as she's around him, the opportunites for anger are endless.

I am glad you are still enjoying it.  Thank you for the compliment.

Thank you so much.  Gage is all about debt and obligation, which includes him avoiding being the one in debt or obligated to anyone else.  Tension they've got!  It only gets worse (or better) as the story proceeds.

I guess I should have been more specific regarding the forms. He's doing martial arts forms.She wonders if the dreams will come back, too....

Thank you!  I am glad you enjoyed reading it. 

Thank you!  I am glad you enjoyed reading it. 

Come on.  You <i>knew</i> he wasn't going to just let her go.  Of course, one wonders what she'd have done if she was wearing sneakers. ;)Thanks for coming along for the whole ride.  I appreciate it a lot. :)

it was very clever of someone to put her in such impractical shoes so she couldn't run away!

it was my pleasure. :D

Come on.  You <i>knew</i> he wasn't going to just let her go.  Of course, one wonders what she'd have done if she was wearing sneakers. ;)Thanks for coming along for the whole ride.  I appreciate it a lot. :)

it was very clever of someone to put her in such impractical shoes so she couldn't run away!

it was my pleasure. :D

Thanks.  I'm glad you liked it.  :)

Thanks.  I'm glad you liked it.  :)

She is definitely gone.  He may be irredeemable, but he's also persistent.  One more little piece coming...

She is definitely gone.  He may be irredeemable, but he's also persistent.  One more little piece coming...

Whether or not they get tracked (and I have faith in Nicky and Gage's skill sets), it won't end until he decides it will.  He's just that sort of guy.I'm glad you liked the chapter. :)

Whether or not they get tracked (and I have faith in Nicky and Gage's skill sets), it won't end until he decides it will.  He's just that sort of guy.I'm glad you liked the chapter. :)

Thank you for reading this far!  It's gratifying to know you've enjoyed it.

Thank you for reading this far!  It's gratifying to know you've enjoyed it.

You don't have much longer to wait... I am glad that you enjoyed his painful reverie.  That part took a very long time to craft.

You don't have much longer to wait... I am glad that you enjoyed his painful reverie.  That part took a very long time to craft.

The Medic is somewhat modest, and even more internationally notorious than Gage. ;)  What he does is more for survival than acclaim, though being chief surgeon of the underworld does have its perks. Thank you for your praise and for continuing to read.

The Medic is somewhat modest, and even more internationally notorious than Gage. ;)  What he does is more for survival than acclaim, though being chief surgeon of the underworld does have its perks. Thank you for your praise and for continuing to read.