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Zach Holliday's avatar

Excellent, excellent, excellent. Super strong character development across the board. Leonardo is the perfect villain and I, like Ethan, am drawn in even though there’s significant danger there. And sweet, naive Danny - I actually care about what happens to him and feel what’s on the horizon might not be good. You nailed it, Jack. I’m hooked.

Jack Stagg's avatar

Thanks, Zach! I hope this is a fun ride for you. Though, if you think Daniel is sweet and naive, you're probably in for a few surprises in the next chapters, lol.

Til Brenko's avatar

Turns out Daniel is the aggressive dom top into humiliation and degradation play . . .

Til Brenko's avatar

<--- is concerned multiple people now suspect Leo is the villain.

JRS's avatar

This was a very intriguing start to another new story Jack..

I'd be lying if I said that Ethan did not loose a few popularity points with me after his hot fantasy with Leonardo that did not include Danny in the slightest.. You know the Danny that Ethan professes to be the love of his life..

This story is going to be very hard on me.. I can see it already..

Jack Stagg's avatar

Thanks, my friend! I'm with Flipsy on this one, though. I don't think it's something to worry about.

Til Brenko's avatar

That bugged me a little but I don't think it means he loves Danny any less. Just that guys have pretty simple minds sometimes and his was focused on Leo.

But I'm looking forward to Ethan's face when he finds out Leo is more interested in fucking Danny than him. 😂

JRS's avatar

I enjoyed reading your perspective Til.. And I feel the same way, that Ethan may be the partner dealing with some uncertainty, maybe even some jealousy with Leonardo, at least initially being more interested in Danny..

Flipsy's avatar

Guys… I am with you, as I said, my mind went into overdrive of what will happen.

But then I thought: It is only human to physically be attracted to other people, even being in a relationship. And to have phantasies.

So, lets not worry to much 🙈

But I think we can agree on Leo, at least for now, liking Danny more. And I guess, we already found the villain in this story!

Flipsy's avatar

This is off to a promising start! The emotions I went through. First I was ‚ok, reads like a nice story, I can read that, my heart can take it‘, then I was ‚oh, unexpected. Not sure if my heart can take it, but I have to find out‘ and then I was like ‚noooooo why! My mind is in overdrive and I know my heart can‘t take it.‘ but all that in a good way. 🙈

Still I ask myself if I want the drama I started constructing in my head. The answer is no, I don‘t. Will I keep reading anyway? Here the answer is a shouted F**** YES! Because the story is too good to pass! And because I keep your initial summary in mind. And because, if you don‘t deliver on the part right below the titel, I will hold you personally responsible 🤣

Great two chapters. Great work! Thanks! ❤️

Jack Stagg's avatar

Thanks, Flipsy! Look, if you managed to get through Heartbreaker and TLoBB, then you shouldn't suffer too much with Happily Ever After, haha. Like I said, my goal here is to write about how a healthy, mature couple explores an open relationship. So, at the very least, Danny and Ethan probably won't be as frustrating as some of my other couples.

Ricolas's avatar

This is a very promising start, seems likes it’s right up my street. Loving all characters so far, hoping there’ll be nobody to hate cause they’re all on the same page, having great experiences and not having to worry about anything?!

Jack Stagg's avatar

Hahahaha Like I said in my note, things aren't going to be perfect all the time. There will be conflicts, mistakes, and plenty of moments where both Danny and Ethan screw up. What would the fun be if there weren't, right?

Ricolas's avatar

We have polar opposite views of fun when it comes to reading cuck stories I’d argue then!

I can deal with mistakes in the moment and then them being resolved quickly and openly, it’s the deceit and secrecy in these stories that challenges me most. Like, deliberately doing something that’ll hurt someone you’re supposed to cherish and adore…like why?

Aiden040287's avatar

Another awesome beginning! Love changing POVs through chapters, and both, Daniel's and Ethan's were great. You said that this story would have a villain, but so far I like all of currently introduced characters. Also loved that Daniel is a writer - the way he transform real life into fictional story was very interesting to read.

Jack Stagg's avatar

Thanks, Aiden! I'm having a lot of fun with the dual POV because it's a nice challenge making sure Daniel and Ethan each have their own distinct voice, you know? I think it's the kind of challenge that pushes me to become a better writer.

Til Brenko's avatar

Bravo, amigo! Bravo! I loved every word of it. But right now I'm wracking my brain trying to figure out who the honest to God villain you mentioned is. I hope it's not Leonardo, because Danny needs the validation of another super-hot man being into him. 😁

Jack Stagg's avatar

Thanks, Til! Ha, I don't see Danny as being a guy that needs that kind of validation anyway, to be honest.

dc architect's avatar

Maybe TOM will be the villan!

JRS's avatar

Interesting thought... 🤪

CR's avatar

Ugh!!! Left us with just the right amount of horny and tension to have me counting down for the next chapter! Can’t wait!

Robert Wood's avatar

Jack, I love this story so far. I've already bought into loving Danny and worrying about Ethan.

Chris Quandt's avatar

What a way to start. Such great characters. I like the Danny, Ethan, Leo triangle. There is a lot going on here, on all three sides. Can't wait to read where this goes.