Midnight Whispers
QAF Brian and Justin Fanfiction
Reviews For Timeless
Reviewer: Taylor-Kinney (Signed) · Date: January 10, 2024 06:28 AM · On: Chapter 1

Oh my god, this is just wow... can't wait to read the rest of the story!

Reviewer: JerseyGirl (Signed) · Date: January 30, 2018 10:09 PM · On: Chapter 1

I have just finished reading Timeless for a second time, if there was any doubt before there isn’t now, it is my all-time favorite QAF story!! I found it so compelling that after reading it for the first time a few months ago, I was drawn right back in, a true testament to the depth of the writing skills of the author! Cynical stayed true to the original characters, give great insight into who Brian was beneath all of the layers of “what you see,” showed the vulnerability of Justin being so young and how his lack of life experiences colored how he saw things and how he reacted, introduced us to many new characters to love. The use of vivid descriptions to set a scene was pure creative genius, it was like being taken on a visual vacation and dropped right into the setting!! The way a mood, a feeling, love, anger was infused in the eyes of the character left no doubt as to what they were conveying! The author also has the ability, in the middle of angst laden chaos, to deliver one line zingers that took me from crying buckets to literally laughing out loud  “You must be so proud…you fucked a Boy Scout.”  


Oh, I want to retract my original statement that I wouldn’t want a sequel, who am I kidding…I would love one! I have since eaten crow (and humble pie) and would love nothing more then for this amazing adventure to continue. There are so many chapters that could be written; How our boys adjust to their lives together after all they have been through, does the house become a palace or a prison, how does the extended family deal with the new Brian, do they go back to their old ways of how they treated him, does Brian step back into being CEO at Kinnetik, what happens to Linz/Sharon, Hillard/Keller, Cynthia/Mathis, do they find happiness together, what happens to dear “sweet” Melanie, always want more Gus, would love a little(ok a lot) of McClaren/Liam hot togetherness, does McFed come back to try and stake a claim to Brian(without success)if so how would our little pitbull Justin handle it. I can only imagine!!


I know a lot of time, energy & research goes into writing an epic story like this, so if the itch ever strikes you to write a sequel, I hope you scratch it! I will forever be a faithful fan and reader!! Candy

Reviewer: vic32 (Signed) · Date: April 02, 2017 08:47 PM · On: Chapter 1

Gosh I have read this so many time and every time my heart is gripped. You sure can move us with your words. Crying here.

 

such a fantastic start.

Reviewer: Galesgal (Signed) · Date: May 02, 2016 06:43 AM · On: Chapter 1

oh no i know something bad is going to happen to him.   i'm excited i prefer bad things happening to brian and not justin.

Reviewer: Jess (Anonymous) · Date: October 08, 2014 06:16 PM · On: Chapter 1

This is such an amazing story !! The best one I've ever read ! 

You sais something about a spin-off and also about a sequel... you're not planning to go on with this story and these characters right ? It would be so great.

Thank you for this story ! 

:)

Reviewer: ToniU (Anonymous) · Date: April 15, 2014 02:39 AM · On: Chapter 1

I am enjoying this story. I am new to the  Queer as Folk fanfiction. I'm not even sure you even read the reviews for this story. Still I feel compelled to review. I love Brian Kinney, it angers me that he is always the asshole and Justin is the poor saint. You are the first that has put Brian in a positive role. Except now it just feels too much. How much does poor Brian and Justin have to go through. I begin to feel there is a resolution on the way instead you add another obstacle. Not sure I like Chris McClaren, he's like a vulture trying to gather whatever crumbs Justin leaves.  Still it is a compelling story.

Reviewer: Anonymous (Anonymous) · Date: December 02, 2012 11:34 AM · On: Chapter 1

You are definitely an awesome, talented storyteller!!! No taking that away from you in the least...that being said, did we even watch the same series???

I love Brian as much as the next straight girl, but, infallible super-hero, he ain't! I know each & every character on the show let Brian down on more than one occasion; however, as much as he did for each and every one of them, he was also a total bitch to them at times, regardless of his reasons or his home life (which although was alluded to as being bad on the show, I never took it to be as horrific as a lot of writers in this fandom make it out to be) & he deserved some of the repercussions of his actions. I’m sure neither you nor I would put up with a lot of his shit in real life without the omniscient point of view we were afforded as the viewer.  And when did Lindsay become a saint, really? Or Melanie, such an unmitigated cunt? Sorry, but the characterization was just totally over the top & skewed if this was supposed to be canon & not AU.

Like I said, you are a brilliant storyteller & I totally support/respect any writer’s wish to tell their stories in the way they see fit. I certainly don’t have the talent to write shit, but I am an avid reader & I also think we have a right to voice our opinions when the opportunity is given & even requested by the author, thus the purpose of the comment section on MW. I am not out to slam any writer’s efforts & I totally give praise where it’s due! You could definitely write on a professional level…no doubt about it!

I would love to read something else by you in the QAF fandom, but, gotta tell ya...the Brian worship was a little much, even for me (and I certainly wouldn't kick him out of bed *snicker*)

Reviewer: Lyn (Anonymous) · Date: November 19, 2012 07:09 AM · On: Chapter 1

Hi sorry that my last review is just about unreadable, I typed it out on my tablet and I should know by now its not a good thing to do.. 

I tried to say that this story was one of the first I discovered on Midnight Whispers and it kept me coming back, I loved it. I think your ending so such an epic tale hit all of the right notes, and I have to say that I have enjoyed many many months of pleasure reading it.  

Please dont let the negitive comments some have left you deter you from writing.  I love your story telling like I said it kept me coming back, I wonder how many others will say the same.

I feel happy now that your story has concluded, but sad that this was the final chapter in a great adventure.  

Thank you for keeping on going even though at times real life got in the way etc.

Lyn

Reviewer: valell50 (Signed) · Date: November 18, 2012 01:36 PM · On: Chapter 1

Thank you for sharing this story with all of us. I have been reading this for years and understand how difficult it has been for you to complete. Please know that I feel blessed to have enjoyed every moment of your sometimes painful but always loving story. It was a brilliant ending. My prayers are with you as you continue to fight your health problems. Val

Reviewer: Carol (Anonymous) · Date: November 18, 2012 09:41 AM · On: Chapter 1

I am at a loss as to why anyone who has followed this story would give it a bad review. I ve read most of the stories on the site and timeless is undoubtedly one of the best. Brian is perfection ... And in Chris Mclaren you actually managed to create a character that seriously rivalled justin for my affections ...   definitely a first, just like this review. Unfortunately not everyone recognises or appreciates depth, complexity and very real talent. Well done.

Reviewer: debv3 (Signed) · Date: November 18, 2012 05:58 AM · On: Chapter 1

I must admit first that I have not read the last 2 chapters yet. I fully intend to.  I have to second thw review shf1210 left, as I said on LJ don't let other people make you doubt yourself, it's your story to tell tell it. Write a sequel if you want to. That is the beauty of MW or LJ or any fic site, if they not want to read it they just click a little button and leave. Thanks for a great story.

"Reviewer: shf1210 (Anonymous) · Date: November 17, 2012 09:44 PM · On: Chapter 61

 

I sincerely apologize for anyone who disuaded you from writing a sequel. I will miss this story. I would stop everything I was doing when you put out a new chapter even at times staying up much later than a person with a 5 am alarm clock should. Please reconsider a sequel even if it takes a while to get there if I have stuck with you for all of these months and I read Chapter 1 when it came out then I can wait for the sequel. "

 


 

Reviewer: Lena M. (Anonymous) · Date: September 24, 2012 05:48 PM · On: Chapter 1

i really love this story...and the way the characters developed. Especially Justin, it was time for him to realise what has been happening in their relationship... kinda hoping for him to  make it up to Brian in some way ;). I am completely in love with the character of Chris and even though i did always wanted to see Brian end up with Justin in this story, it was really sweet to watch Brian and Chris develop feelings for each other. They would obviously be a great match (in another story maybe :) ?) .Its a really amazing story and i hate to see it come to an end but i guess for now thats ok because im really hopeding for a sequel. You are an amazing writer and i hope you´ll continue writting amazing storys like this one !!! <3

 

hmmm.... i kinda want to admit a dirty little fantasy that really stuck with me throughout this story and especially in this chapter.....how hot would it be to have all three (Chris, Justin and Matt)of those beautiful man makeing love to their beloved Brian at the same time !XD

 

 

Reviewer: Anonymous (Anonymous) · Date: September 03, 2012 03:47 AM · On: Chapter 1

Brian with Chris McLaren no thanks. A lot the people love QAF for the love story between Brian and Justin so they must stay together . Please Cyn  don't do like  Cowlip that have separate them and have broken a lot of fans's hearts. Please Cyn  don't destroy this beautiful fic with a bad ended

Reviewer: Cheburashka2 (Signed) · Date: August 31, 2012 05:26 AM · On: Chapter 1

A Chris McLaren spin-off? I am so THERE! He's one of my favorite original characters of yours and I'd ABSOLUTELY love to read a story about him, as long as our dear McFed doesn't interfere/get in between of Brian and Justin.

Fabulous idea! Now, onto chapter 58. YAY!

Reviewer: NoChaser (Signed) · Date: July 24, 2012 10:51 PM · On: Chapter 1

I'm enthralled! Simply panting for more. But please, take care of yourself. This story is absolutely amazing, the angst! Oh, the angst! (and anyone who knows me knows my love of angst!)

I'm formulating the ending in my head, certain of being incorrect, but hoping I can catch at least one or two hints from my musings.

This chapter was wonderful, and Brian's declaration of recognition at the end! Great way to keep us hanging on.

Thank you so much for this amazing story. You take care and we promise to keep waiting.

Roni

Reviewer: lattemiele (Signed) · Date: July 23, 2012 04:54 AM · On: Chapter 1

   first sorry for my english it's not my native language and I know is suck...


    Brian has promised at Justin not to push it away again and we know Brian has never broken his promises so why he thinks to do this  without saying nothing to Justin?


    who the hell is C. J. Wylie alias Clayton maybe I have lost something .....


    Btw your fic is very brillant. one of the  better I'm reading thanks to share this with us

Reviewer: Adrian Mack (Anonymous) · Date: June 23, 2012 08:41 AM · On: Chapter 1

Loved the first chapter. With talent like yours, you don't need to make banners.

Reviewer: Sunandstars_1 (Anonymous) · Date: June 18, 2012 07:51 PM · On: Chapter 1

Reviewer: Anonymous (Anonymous) · Date: June 08, 2012 08:03 PM · On: Chapter 1

Hi

Just read about your health.

I just want to wish you good health, hope recovery is near!

I know back issues are tricky, so just do what the doctors say and don't let is upset you, it takes time but it does get better!

T

 

Reviewer: NoChaser (Signed) · Date: June 03, 2012 02:30 PM · On: Chapter 1

Cynical... I'm very sorry to hear about your health problems. I've dealt second hand with back issues... both my father and my ex had spinal issues and both had surgery. I know it can get rough. But you can do it, kid!

I've fallen in love with your story and am RAVENOUS for another chapter. Soooooo, please heal well and come back to us soon. 

NC

Reviewer: Emma (Anonymous) · Date: November 20, 2011 07:55 AM · On: Chapter 1

Great, great! Thank you!

Reviewer: HJ (Anonymous) · Date: November 10, 2011 09:26 PM · On: Chapter 1

Sure. Thanks!

Reviewer: HJ (Anonymous) · Date: November 09, 2011 09:43 PM · On: Chapter 1

I really appreciate your work! It's far more than a fanfiction, and there is always aftertaste. I'm a student majoring in translation, so may I translate your work into Chinese?



Author's Response:

Oh, my!  I hardly know what to say.  Don't think I've ever felt more complimented, and of course, you may translate it.  But oh dear, do you have any idea what you're letting yourself in for? I can't even imagine taking on such a gigantic task.

Thank you so very much for even considering doing this, and let me know how it goes, OK?

CYN

Reviewer: vikki (Anonymous) · Date: August 08, 2011 07:00 AM · On: Chapter 1

Cyn, Love your writing. You captivate me with the vivid landscape of your imaginatin.  Please continue..as quickly as possible!!!!

Reviewer: Galslover (Anonymous) · Date: June 29, 2011 02:38 AM · On: Chapter 1

Love your story

xd toppy justin , once ..plss <3<3<3<3

 

Reviewer: Eucebo (Anonymous) · Date: June 14, 2011 01:01 AM · On: Chapter 1

(Sorry about all the spelling and grammar errors, like I said, my first language is Spanish and sometimes I forget to check with a dictionary before I post my comments :P)



Author's Response:

Hey - me again.  Just to clarify, it occurred to me (but only AFTER I'd hit the post button, of course) that it might have sounded a bit harsh to remind you that it's MY story.  That wasn't meant to come off as a way to blow-off what you said.  All it meant was that this is the way I see them, in order to write this particular story.  It's certainly up to you whether or not you agree, and you are certainly not required to do so by any means.

So that's just me saying, "Sorry.  Didn't mean to come off as a complete jerk."

CYN

Reviewer: Eucebo (Anonymous) · Date: June 14, 2011 12:57 AM · On: Chapter 1

Hello Everyone!!

I have a couple of questions that, if not the author, I hope someone here can answer them for me (without giving spoilers because I'm just in chapter 20!).

First of all, I will like to know what PDQ means, since I've seen it a couple of times and maybe is something obvious to people with English as a first language, but mine is Spanish, so I do miss some stuff no matter how well I speak and understand your English.

Second, this is more for the author, but if anyone else can tell me is ok: I saw that Ted and Melanie are not written as the biggest fans of Brian, but since I just saw the hole series (and I still re-watch it from time to time) I manage to believe that they aren't like that in the show. I mean, Melanie will always be a little jealous of Brian and maybe she'll never actually like him like the rest of the gang, but she didn't hate him as much as I see she does here. In fact, her whole attitude about what happened to him seems really off to me... She's not that much of a bitch in the show.

And Ted, well I thought he had formed a really tight bond with Brian ever since he went to work for him at Kinnetik, so I don't understand where all that hostility about the way Brian runs his busyness come from.

Can anybody tell me (without spoilers of this story) if there attitudes have a different foundation that I might not have picked up? or maybe they'll realize later on that there feeling were product of something else, like fear, or something? I mean, I just can't see them like such petty jealous people like they're painted here, that's all.

For now that's all I have to ask, I know I'm forgetting something, but I can't realize what right now.Thank you very much to anyone that might respond, even if you can't answer the Mel and Ted questions.

See ya!



Author's Response:

I hardly ever respond to comments - which makes me both a terrible, horrible thoughtless person - and so damned busy trying to get through real life that I just don't have the time.  Which doesn't excuse it, but might just explain it.  However, I just wanted to take a moment to respond to your questions.

First, PDQ is the abbreviation for Pretty, Damned Quick.  Self-explanatory, I think.

Second - and much harder to explain - are my feelings about Melanie and Ted.  As for Melanie, though she had her moments, I never did really warm up to her.  It always bothered me tremendously that she could always blame Brian for everything, do her best to interfere with his life and his relationship with Justin, and never give credit for the incredibly generous things he did for her, Lindsey, and Gus.  But even more than that, I despised her act as the Wounded Party in the whole Sam story arc, when she did exactly the same thing early in the series with another woman.  AS far as I'm concerned, married or not, man or woman, there was no difference.  It was just her chance to do her version of a queen out and insist that the world take her side.

As for Ted, he was not really a bad person throughout the series, but he did a few things that I found really hard to forgive - especially in his treatment of Emmett when he threw him out of his life.  The things he said to him were almost unforgiveable, and I don't much like people that brutalize Emmett.  Plus, there were the times when he was so eager to condemn Brian and gloat over any hurt he might endure.  Maybe he made up for it in time, but even in the end, when Justin moved in with Micheal and Ben, he was still taking just a little too much enjoyment out of watching Brian hurt.  And - AHEM - I don't forgive people who get off on watching Brian hurt.

You, of course, are free to disagree.  But this is how I see it, and it's my story, isn't it?  Although there is some possibility that, in the end, one of the two might just manage to claim redemption.  Still making up my mind about that.

Anyway, thanks for commenting, and I hope you continue to enjoy the ride.

CYN

Reviewer: susie (Anonymous) · Date: May 17, 2011 08:21 AM · On: Chapter 1

I love this story...thanks for the update.  I check all the time.  Please don't let Brian lose his site. I hate to say it but I want a happy ending.  I want Mel and Ted and the all the other rotten people to get what they deserve.  I would hate it if something bad were to happen to Brian after all of this. So again thanks for the great chapter and I await the next one.

Reviewer: evelyne corbin (Signed) · Date: May 14, 2011 12:16 AM · On: Chapter 1

i am very sorry that i write a  comment so late i mean i have read some chapters of your story before ...but may be i had no courage or ,,,i am not sure what ...to leave a comment... or not...i was busy with my work these weeks and i had no time for visiting this site... i want to say that i read your story very, very slowly because the chapters are long , the style is heavy....not that i do not like it!! no!!!! i mean that such a style of writing i have not read before!! it is so serious and real!!! your story as a plot and way of writing is a real MASTERPIECE!! your work deserves to be printed as a book!!!!! yes, this story is not" easily digestible"!!! If you can , after finishing this story , save it on your comp forever or write it down on a pieces of paper for the next generation!! please, do not remove it from this site as some authors did with their works!!! "heavy in my arms'- this is a video about brian and justin on youtube and i am feeling in the same way reading these chapters...... best regards: evelyne

Reviewer: mander3_swish (Anonymous) · Date: February 06, 2011 07:43 AM · On: Chapter 1

Great chapter! so much going on!

Hilarious AND gut-wrenching. So glad the kids were alright...and Beau was found too...phew!

Reviewer: Kathleen (Anonymous) · Date: December 18, 2010 12:53 PM · On: Chapter 1

Wow -- what an amazing story!  I just found out about this last week and have been reading to my heart's content well into the night every single night (which probably explains why my apartment is disgusting and why I have no clean clothes).  I cannot wait for the next chapter!  And I just have to say - I really really love all of the new characters you've written -- they're all so intense and complex and interesting.  I just know that when I think of QAF from now on, I'm also going to think of Katy, Liam, Lance, Chris, Trina, etc., etc., etc.  I'm already starting to confuse myself with what was on the show and what's in your story!  I know a lot of other people don't like Chris's relationship with Brian, but I loved it!  It served so many purposes in this story, but it was also nice to see him let his guard down with someone other than Justin.  I hope everyone doesn't kill me for saying this, but I was actually rooting for Chris to steal Brian's heart for awhile -- but after reading the reunion between him and Justin I think I prefer Justin, but only slightly, over Chris.  My only complaint is about Ted -- I think I just love the actor who played Ted so much that I don't want to see him be such a little shit.  And I love how you've characterized Melanie -- least favorite of all the characters imo.  Thanks a bunch -- I look forward to reading more! 

Reviewer: Ellen (Anonymous) · Date: December 13, 2010 06:09 AM · On: Chapter 1

I check this site almost every day to see if there is a new chapter and am disappointed when I see that you haven't updated.  I hope when you finish "Timeless", you seriously consider starting a new story.  You are one of the best authors that I have read in the QAF fandom.  I hope real life doesn't get too much for you that you stop writing.  I anxiously await your next update.

Reviewer: susie (Anonymous) · Date: December 03, 2010 09:27 AM · On: Chapter 1

Hi Cyn..I just found this story and have been happily reading it for 3 days now..I am finally at the end, I want to tell you that I have totally enjoyed this story. You are a very good writer and I can see all the images you write so clear in my head.  I hope you update it soon even though I know with the holidays, kids, a job and everything else it is probably hard to fit it in.  I will keep checking on it.  One thing though...McFed has to stop kissing Brian..I don't like their interaction. I wish Brian would just tell him to stop and I want Brian to stop leading him on.  Even though it is very typical of Brian to keep up the sexual tension.  It still bothers me when I read it.  LOL I guess that means you really are a great writer to make me dislike a character so much. Good luck finishing this, and hopefully it won't be too long before it is back.Take care...Susie

Reviewer: Diana (Anonymous) · Date: December 02, 2010 03:21 AM · On: Chapter 1

First i want to say: THANK YOU FOR WRITING THAT STORY !!!

Since i got in touch with Queer As Folk, and therefore, with Fanfiction-Stories,
there where few, which really captivated me. Kept me SO interested, that i read and read and read all night through, even though i had to get up VERY early in the morning.

But your story did just that. And as i just arrived at the end of chapter 43, i couldn't believe that i couldn't go on.......that there wasn't another chapter yet.....and THAT says a lot where i'm concerned. Because normally, i'm pretty patient with things like that, but i have to tell you: YOU NEED TO GO ON!!! SOOOOOOON. *LOL* ;o)))

PLEASE, i don't know how long i can't stand to wait, and i think i'm not alone with that feeling. ;).

I really hope life treats you more kindly in the future.
Best wishes.
Diana

Reviewer: Honeybear (Anonymous) · Date: November 15, 2010 06:26 AM · On: Chapter 1

Thank you Cyn for the update.  I appreciate the effort you made in coming to give an update.  Like many others here I look forward to you receiving the required inspiration to continue on with such a wonderful story.  Selfishness aside I do wish you good health.

Reviewer: Honeybear (Anonymous) · Date: November 12, 2010 02:48 PM · On: Chapter 1

Just popping in again to see if there is any news.  Can you perhaps come talk to us a minute and let us know roughly when to expect the next chapter?

Reviewer: bksbracelet (Signed) · Date: October 09, 2010 05:14 PM · On: Chapter 1

Hi Cyn I hope you are feeling better and you are making a recovery. Having said that I just want to say I hope the chapter is coming along I love this fic

Reviewer: cherie (Anonymous) · Date: September 16, 2010 09:00 AM · On: Chapter 1

Going through withdrawal...need a fix..badly!

Reviewer: jizabel (Signed) · Date: August 15, 2010 07:33 PM · On: Chapter 1

It was abgreat pleasure reading this amazing new chapter from your story. The writting was superb as always.

Reviewer: jizabel (Signed) · Date: August 01, 2010 02:07 AM · On: Chapter 1

This was a fantastic chapters. So sweet and heartwarming. The dog will make a perfect new addition to the family. Great work!



Author's Response:

Thanks.  I was thinking about Justin's comment during Season 5 - about how Brian wouldn't even get a dog - and thought it was time to take a new direction.  Glad you approve.

CYN

Reviewer: tessa (Anonymous) · Date: July 07, 2010 05:36 PM · On: Chapter 1

Hi Cyn, I've finally gathered enough courage to post a comment for your SUPER AMAZING story coz I'm not confidence enough with my grammar since I'm not a native english speaker. So, please bear with me.  I come from a country somewhere in Asia where watching, reading or writing something like QAF will  grant you few years in prison. Very sad but it's true. But I can't help not to watch QAF (which I got illegaly from my friend) and I can't stop reading your story. I LOVE IT VERY MUCH and I think if the producers have plan to continue QAF season 6, they should take your story. I think it's the BEST B/J fanfic in this fandom so far. Keep writing Cyn, you really spoil you readers, especially me.

God bless.

tessa

 

 

 



Author's Response:

Well, don't worry about your English, Hon, which is perfectly fine.  And I am stunned with admiration for your courage and your willingness to risk so much and speak from the heart. And wouldn't it be lovely if the creators of this fabulous story did decide to give us more, although every report from every source seems to indicate that it's just not going to happen.  So we will just console ourselves with the next best thing - the wonderful world of imagination where we can roam to our heart's content and share our dreams of what should have been.

Thank you so much for your lovely compliment and your continued support.  I will most certainly try not to disappoint.  Have now had the second part of the minor medical procedure that has been slowing me down a bit, and should be back in posting form in a day or so.  Chapter 38 is more than half done.  Two more scenes to write, and a bit of polishing, and it'll be ready to go.  Hope you will enjoy it.

CYN

Reviewer: bksbracelet (Signed) · Date: July 06, 2010 02:43 PM · On: Chapter 1

OMG what a action packed chapter. I love how McFed also knows Brian as well as Justin and is willing to explain to Justin how to help Brian.



Author's Response:

Yes, he's a smart cookie.  I always thought that both Brian and Justin were super intelligent characters - along with Ben and Vic - and that they would have benefited from more intellectual friends.  McClaren is a nod toward that.

CYN

Reviewer: Anonymous (Anonymous) · Date: June 14, 2010 06:04 AM · On: Chapter 1

I usually try to avoid hurt and weak Brian but this story has been amazing. I love that you're trying to balance out Brian/Justin feelings with Brian/McFed feelings. It's so very to the point, no bullshit perfect.

Love your work, you portray the characters exactly as they should be portrayed - multidimentional, complex and thought provoking.

Author's Response:

Always smile when anyone calls my work "complex", because isn't that what every writer longs for.  Thanks a bunch for saying it - and I do hope I've convinced you that Brian, ultimately, is neither hur nor weak, but strong enough to withstand whatever the bastards can throw at him.

CYN

Reviewer: morgana68 (Anonymous) · Date: April 17, 2010 12:35 AM · On: Chapter 1

Cyn,

thanks for this .

Really.

This is all a sreat story should be. Sometime I found myself skipping through lines because the pathos, the angst, the love is too much to bear.

You are a truly, honest wonderful writer!

 



Author's Response:

Thanks so much for taking the time to comment.  I should admit, right up front, that I only write for me, in that I find it impossible to tailor my work to any specific direction so it's not always possible to know if what I'm doing is what my readers might want to read.  So it's especially nice when someone steps up to offer encouragement.

CYN

Reviewer: serena333 (Anonymous) · Date: April 11, 2010 11:24 PM · On: Chapter 1

I have been following this story for some time now, but plan to take a break.  It's not that I'm not enjoying it; I'm challenged by the lapses.    It feels like I'll understand things a whole lot better if I can read to the completion.  As it is, I'm getting lost with remembering all the inticate details and members of the cast when I pick up the new chapter.  Chapter 29 has me completely baffled; so much so that I abruptly just stopped reading which is very unlike me I assure you.  Thanks for all your effort.  I plan to watch in the completed arena and will quickly start again.

Reviewer: le_renégat (Anonymous) · Date: April 01, 2010 10:22 PM · On: Chapter 1

 

Well, I usually don't do commenting or reviews, but your story has really REALLY gotten me. This is fucking GENIUS. I really am sorry, but it's gonna be one hell of a long review. But anyway, let's get it started. 

Being my task as a fiction and lit wannabe researcher and college student, I tried to distance myself from your text to analyse it impartially, but it just was that I couldn't. I got so deep emotionally driven by your writing and in the beginning it actually annoyed me. While progressing through the chapters, though, it just amused me to no end.

The thing is, the way you developed and built each and every character is simply unique, and I have NEVER seen a fanfiction writer do it even remotely as well as you did (and I am starting to think some of your characterising is far better than the one done at the original series). The way each and every one of them has their good and bad points and these make them the people - or character - they are. They sound and feel so real, so human.

As for characters, I have to say I just love the way you portrayed Justin, you did a fucking wonderful job on him. Even if the series did him quite a bit of justice, you honed his character actually added such an overconfident, but wise and understanding side to him that it settled me off. I mean, it was delightful to see how you wrote him off to mature from the, well, brat he still was.

I LOVED Cynthia. The way she is this wise and unbreakable force of nature, but still is fragile and delicate on the inside - unwavering and strong and feminine. The way she loves Brian so deeply even if she herself doesn't quite realise. I'm eager to see more of her as the story progresses, to see her way - your way, through her eyes - of seeing things. But love her in your story as I might, it still gave me the impression she's a tad 'too perfect', that she doesn't have any 'real and ugly faults'.

I never really liked Lindsey that much, while watching the series I just thought she and Melanie (as a couple, I mean) were the most fucking boring and worst-explored characters I had ever seen. But reading her thoughts as you wrote them made me like her a whole lot more. It had always been quite obvious she loved Brian more than anything, but you put it with such subtleness and softness it actually brought a smile to my lips. Several times. Oh, and Gus is frigging adorable.

Well, as for Brian. Oh, the love of him. Your idea (well, Stockwell's) of vengeance being a distorted face for him actually surprised me, for both being too good and because you actually went through with it (at least you didn't rip his cock off). I like how he gets his own 'shock' and 'trauma' version, pushing away from everybody, trying to save them but yet trying not to get hurt himself again. It hurts the reader that he pushes Justin away with such determination and might, and hurts even more if you are a hopeless romantic like me, who knows they 'are going to be together', but is not so sure anymore. I love Brian's remarks, I love his relationship with Cynthia and with Keller, so suble, so trusting, so pure and loving. I think you did a frigging wonderful job, except for maybe one thing, and reading your profile I was sure of that: you love the character (and believe me, I've been and still am there), you can't put too many faults on him. Even his 'faults', like Cynthia's, are 'too perfect'.

As for the plot (hahaha, I never DID talk about the plot, did I). You're not sugarly romantic, and that's a damn good thing. Your characters and situations and reactions are way too real, and though they may not be what (romantic) people expect to read, it is fucking real and deep inside the readers know it. The plot is still on-going and works wonderfuly - Brian and Justin apart; an attack brings them back together; Brian is destroyed inside and out, pushes him away; Justin keeps coming back, stubborn as hell; they face trouble together. Of course, it's NOT quite as simple and plain as I put it, nowhere near. And this is fucking good because your depicturing of the characters and maturing and epiphanies through the story make it so rich and astonishing it's hard to believe. It's gotten me a whole day to think about what to write in this, I was quite speechless when I finished reading. And what a reading, your chapters took my poor breath away, haha. 

Anyway, I do think this is getting TOO long. I will be tuned and waiting for the next chapters, though I may not comment on each one of the next ones, I'll be reading them hungrily.

Sorry for writing this huge fucking thing, I just had to say what I though about your work. Hope you didn't mind the minor swearing or english mistakes (it IS my second language, though I do try to hide it :/)

 



Author's Response:

Well, for someone who doesn't DO reviews, you do a heck of a job, Darling.  How perfectly wonderful to come wandering in here after my hiatus, to find this lovely discourse, and, with it, the inspiration I need to get me back to the task at hand.

I owe everyone here a huge apology, and a reassurance that I just don't usually DO this - as in go more than two weeks without posting something, at least.  But I am here to demonstrate an unavoidable truth, for me, at least.  You know, in the course of my quite long life, I've heard that some artists/ musicians/ writers/ poets, etc. can do their best, most astonishing work while under the influence - of whatever particular mood-enhancer of choice might be available, and if that's true, then my hat is off to them, because I can tell you one thing for certain, Honey.  It's sure not true of me.  So far, this year does not look as if it's going to wind up in my top ten list of ANYTHING, unless its general crappiness.  From a raging respiratory infection that landed me in the hospital, to various personal dilemmas, and now - as icing on the cake, I've managed to pop up with a couple of swollen spinal disks that have just been giving me fits  - to the point where I can't sleep, can't function, can't walk, can't . . . whatever.  And the doctors, God love them, can only suggest therapy - which is a brand of torture in a category all its own - and Vicodin.  Now let me tell you about Vicodin.  If your aim is to wind up floating somewhere out among the asteroids or in orbit around Uranus, it's definitely what you're looking for.  But if you're trying to write - and make even a tiny bit of sense - well, suffice to say that I've had three quarters of the next chapter of this magnum opus written for almost two weeks, and can't finish it for the life of me because my concentration is just shot.

However, enough excuses.  Despite the fact that the holiday is upon us, and I have grandchildren clamoring for my attention, I fully intend to sit down (or stand on my head if necessary) this week-end, and get the next part of it ready to post.  I can't and won't promise that it will be as coherent and crisp as it should be, but hopefully, it will make enough sense so you can tell where it's going.

You are a lovely bunch of readers, and I thank you so much for your encouragement and, most of all right now, your patience.  I promise not to drag things out for so long again - unless a roof falls on my head and renders me unconcscious.  Probably shouldn't even joke about that, huh?

CYN

 

Reviewer: JTSecrets (Signed) · Date: February 02, 2010 03:15 PM · On: Chapter 1

Gina Marie turned me on to your story. DAMN you can write!

Reviewer: Hotesse (Signed) · Date: January 28, 2010 02:44 AM · On: Chapter 1

Oh... I did not understand the end od this chapter. What was that?

Reviewer: Anno53 (Anonymous) · Date: January 05, 2010 06:01 AM · On: Chapter 1

Another great chapter, Cyn. I don't think Brian understands that there is no such thing as "being safe". He can abuse and alienate friends in the name of keeping them safe ... but life doesn't work that way. Bad things happen to nice people in spite of our laws, police officers, and body guards.

I think Brian feels better planning things this way, but that doesn't mean that the people who brutally tortured him will be fooled. So now, Brian has left his "friends" isolated and vulnerable ... perhaps this is what Brian's abusers have been waiting for all along.

I can hardly wait to read more! :)

Reviewer: manuela (Anonymous) · Date: December 28, 2009 07:48 AM · On: Chapter 1

I was so happy to find a new chapter when checking today!

It was a great chapter. Of course I loved the reunion between Brian and Gus and what Gus said about Brian still being there, behind the bandages.

As much as I like Chris, I can't wait for Brian and Justin to find resolution. I guess I'll have to wait longer for it to happen, but I'm loving to see that Justin is not giving up but fighting.

Loved the encounter with Rick Turnage. The character is interesting, as is the interaction with Brian. Two "queens", so it should be interesting to see how this relationship will develop. I loved he drawed Brian as he was and gave him an hope to come back to be that person.

Looking forward to read what happens next!

Reviewer: gonzosgirrl (Anonymous) · Date: December 21, 2009 06:30 AM · On: Chapter 1

Just had to come back and comment again after reading some of the other comments. Unless my reading comprehension skills have deserted me, the whole point of the Mclaren character was to be a believable beard. So how could he be anything less than beautiful and hot for Brian? As for the other peripheral characters who have expressed thoughts about Brian - well in my experience, Brian is an incredibly polarizing character. People love or hate him. I don't know a single person who is indifferent - so I find it perfectly logical that people in the story (and thus, in the Kinney universe) would be as extreme in their thinking.    

 *scratches head*

Yes, Justin is having a little pity party at the moment - but that is completely in character, IMO. I love Justin, and I love Brian/Justin, but Justin was always every bit as (and sometimes more) self-centered as Brian. So yeah, the realization that maybe this time it's HIM who will have to win Brian back is going to take a little time to really sink in.

I don't think you've made a single mis-step in your story telling thus far. Your ability to build towards a climax is terrific and I trust that your story will continue to satisfy - and the bottom line is, it is your story. I'm just glad you let us come along for the ride! 

Reviewer: rose (Anonymous) · Date: December 14, 2009 07:55 PM · On: Chapter 1

I'm addicted to this story! Best QAF fic for sure.

Reviewer: Anno53 (Anonymous) · Date: December 12, 2009 01:21 PM · On: Chapter 1

I was thrilled to see another update! It is going to be fascinating to read how Brian will ultimately cope with all of this ... and the lessons that everyone around Brian has learned as a result of this.

One thing. I always kind of forgive Justin for his mis-steps because he is so young. This experience of love and being out of the closet is very powerful ... but he still has the "youngness" to wonder what is the rest of the world is like and has this idealistic "Romantic Love" vision that he is using as his measuring stick that every teenager I know seems to have. He hasn't had time to experience life the way Brian has.  

Justin is going to be learning a lot about himself and what is really important in life during the chapters of this story.

And I for one am so excited to read about the journey that all of the characters in the story will be taking as a result of this watershed moment in Brian's life. With your great writing, Cyn, I bet no character will recover from this event unscathed.

Well done!

 

Reviewer: manuela (Anonymous) · Date: December 08, 2009 05:06 AM · On: Chapter 1

I'm loving your story more and more with each chapter. I've been checking every day for updates, so much I like it.

This passage was beautiful:

"Brian Kinney is beautiful. Always was. That's what Michael always said to me, whenever I had . . . doubts about what I should do or . . . whatever. It's the only thing I ever had, to make me . . . different, special. Without that, I don't know who I am."

So heartbreaking. I'm really liking Matt, the way he's taking care of Brian and pushing him to react. Also, I can't wait for Brian's meeting with the plastic surgeon, especially now that Matt seems pretty positive Brian and Rick will hate each other.

The FBI agent seems interesting, but I'm craving some Brian/Justin moment. I'm looking forward to see how you'll bring them back together. Justin made mistakes but Brian is his one true love and I hope he'll fight to show him that. He broke Brian's walls once, he can do it again.

I'm happy for Emmett and Drew, I was always a fan of them on the show. The rest of the gang better wake up and realize how they've been treating Brian and how important he is to all of them and their dynamic.

Last, I'm glad to learn this journey has just begun and you have much more to say. When a story is so good, the longer the better.

Reviewer: manuela (Anonymous) · Date: November 30, 2009 08:30 PM · On: Chapter 1

Another great chapter. I'm loving this story more and more with each chapter.

I expected something like that from Brian, it's such a Brian thing to do, to push away the people he loves to protect them. I hope Justin doesn't let Brian do that though. I hope he realizes what Brian's doing and doesn't let go of him.

Reviewer: TrinTiff (Signed) · Date: November 29, 2009 05:51 AM · On: Chapter 1

Brian just HAD to do, didn't he? He just had to throw Justin off of that goddamned fucking cliff once again!  I have a feeling that Justin knows he's full of shit but he left the room because he knew that's what Brian wanted and needed.  And, anyone who says Justin doesn't love him enough? HA! HA HA! Ha ha ha ha ha ha!  Everytime, and I mean, EVERYTIME, Justin left it was via "the cliff."  Brian pushed him off "for his own good."  We've always known that Brian's fatal flaw isn't that he can't love anyone; it's that he can't let anyone love him.  Justin's love for him scares the shit out of him ... for the very reason that he DOES love him enough; he loves him more than enough.  This time he loved him enough to step off the cliff knowing he was being pushed.

This chapter was truly and utterly genius!!  I loved every word!

Cindy

 

Reviewer: manuela (Anonymous) · Date: November 22, 2009 08:59 PM · On: Chapter 1

Loved this chapter, as usual. Even though we didn't see much of Brian and Justin was absent. I was sad about that but I read your replies to the questions about it on the other comments so I'm now waiting to see what happens in the next chapter to understand why you had Justin away from Brian.

I loved how Emmett and the girls defended Brian and told the rest of the family off. I especially like Cynthia's loyalty and I'm glad you didn't have Lindsay as evil in this story, as it often happens.

I'm looking forward to read what happens next, especially Brian and Justin's first talk.

Reviewer: q_dicted (Anonymous) · Date: November 22, 2009 12:58 AM · On: Chapter 1

Another great chapter. I was pleased (and intrigued!!!) to finally get a glimpse of Rick Turnage. He sounds like just what Brian needs. What a great concept - Brian's injuries being a sort of holy grail for him. I can't wait to watch their journey together.

I, too, wondered about Justin, but I absolutely trust that you know where you're going with the story. I'm in for the whole, amazing ride.

 

 



Author's Response:

Thanks so much for your comment and your enthusiasm, and yes, Justin will be along shortly, with what I hope will be a compelling explanation for his absence.

CYN

Reviewer: Anonymous (Anonymous) · Date: November 01, 2009 08:02 PM · On: Chapter 1

Thanks for the new chapter! You've become one of my favourite writers in the fandom, your story is amazing and your style is so great to read. I love your long description and the way you take the reader into your universe.

I loved Justin in this chapter, the way he just wants to reach Brian no matter how. And I really liked you had Steven understand and help him. Most writers would have probably made Steven get in the way as much as he could, but your choice to have him help Justin is so much more powerful.

I can't wait for Justin to reach Brian. I hope the next chapter comes soon, you left us with no news on what's going on with Brian!



Author's Response:

What a lovely thing to say, and I am enormously grateful.

The next chapter is coming along, and I hope to post this week=end.  And I'm glad you liked my interpretation of Steven.  My take is that he really does love Justin, but that he always knew, even when he pretended he didn't, that Justin would never get over Brian.  I do think that people who love deeply always feel such things.  It's one of the primary driving forces of true tragedy.

Hope you continue to enjoy.

CYN

Reviewer: stephanie (Anonymous) · Date: October 25, 2009 02:42 AM · On: Chapter 1

I am so in love with this story, it just wonderful. You write so well (this is known when you feel the emotions of those in the story) that each chapter end and cliffhanger leaves you in turmoil until the next installment of the story (I mean I almost can't breathe at the end of the chapters), and when I see the new installment of a chapter am like a kid at christmas).  I don't review accept in extreme cases that I feel I have to make known to the writer how important and how much the story is enjoyed.....wouldn't want the writer to give up on the story! So thank you I love this story!

Sincerely,

Stephanie Stanfield  steph11157@yahoo.com

 

 

Reviewer: manuela (Anonymous) · Date: October 21, 2009 05:55 AM · On: Chapter 1

I don't usually read WIPs because I love to read a story alltogether and because I'm always afraid they won't get finished. But I've been eyeing your story for a while and today I decided to start reading it. And I'm so glad I did! I'm really liking it! You have a way to describe what happens and also your characters' emotions that hits me strongly. Especially the way you described Brian, through his actions, his inner turmoils and through the eyes and thoughts of the other characters.

The story at first went slow but I don't mind it at all, because I love long stories that take their time to make you know and understand their characters and where they stand and what they're feeling.

I hope you'll update soon because I'm loving the story. Thank you for keeping Lindsay and Michael as close as possible to what they were in canon: friends of Brian, people who love him, in spite of not being always perfect.

I hope Justin finds out soon. I have the feeling Brian will need him to come out of all of this. And Justin needs Brian to come out of that limbo he seems to be in right now.

Keep up the good work and don't let a few negative comments get to you. Violence is not everyone's cup of tea but I read tons of fics that had it in it and in spite of what happened to Brian being quite crude and terrible, you wrote it in such way that Brian still kept his dignity, which is something that not all writers manage to do.

I anxiously wait for the next update.

Reviewer: Steph (Anonymous) · Date: October 14, 2009 12:33 AM · On: Chapter 1

I don't usually review or comment but I just felt I had to say this story is wonderful. I can't wait for each update, please keep up the great work! I read alot of QAF and this one is right at the top of the list of really good ones.

THANKS!!!!!!!



Author's Response:

Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. It's always a pleasure to hear that someone is enjoying my work.

CYN

Reviewer: black sheep (Anonymous) · Date: September 29, 2009 09:21 AM · On: Chapter 1

I am in love with your story!! i dont want to hurry perfection but please write more!! i dont know how you do it but each chapter is just like the perfect balance of everything. You aare a really gifted writer

Reviewer: JTSecrets (Signed) · Date: August 29, 2009 03:09 AM · On: Chapter 1

I have to do my chapters line by line. I write in Roman Times font at 11 pt. size and post an entire chapter at once by copy and paste. Then I go back and remove the extra space between paragraphs the webiste causes. It takes a couple of minutes but it is by far easier than say Live Journal is for posting your work. I only post on this site and the readers are very nice (mostly!). I wish you success with your stories.

Reviewer: BluvsJ (Anonymous) · Date: August 28, 2009 08:20 PM · On: Chapter 1

Great start....  I hope Brian comes to his senses...before it's too late.... I can't wait to read more about Brian's "Inner Sanctum".. update soon... 

Reviewer: Annjeela (Signed) · Date: August 28, 2009 03:56 PM · On: Chapter 1

You have a very nice, lyrical style of writing.  I am looking forward to continuing to read.



Author's Response:

Thanks so much for both your comment and your encouragement.

Reviewer: JTSecrets (Signed) · Date: August 28, 2009 10:06 AM · On: Chapter 1

Welcome to MW. If I may suggest you go and edit your chapter and remove the added spaces the website causes. It makes for a better read.



Author's Response:

Thanks for both the welcome and the tip.  As a novice here, the manner of posting is strange to me.  Is there a way of eliminating the extra spacing without doing so line by line?

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