Oh no they better not have won. Very nice strategy by the Africans. Lyle had it right when he took Zoe way back when. Messing with those innocents is the only way to beat Jarod. Very nice chapter, can't wait for the next one!

Author's Response:

Hey you should hop over to the forum and take a stab at Sleepyhead.

Glad you agree with the big take down, so to speak. Next chap is almost ready...so beta dependant, should be up in the near future (aka much less time than a month!!)

Thanks for the fb!

I'm trying to decide if I hate Henrik or pity him. Hopefully going through so much of Jarod's pretends will lead to a grand plot to mislead Dr Klaus and escape with Jarod and Lys... here's hoping!

Keep it coming! I'm loving Miss P starting to figure out her feelings for Jarod in her feelings for Jay. 

Like that you're involving the Miss Parker & co story more again. And as always I really liked the flashback scene, one of the more plausible explanations as to why/how Miss Parker and Jarod were separated. And interesting twist with the old guy.

Can't wait for more :)

Oh thank you, thank you, thank you!   It was so nice to come back to not one story with new chapters but two! WooHoo!  This was great. 

I love the way Miss Parker and Jay interact and the way she sees him not as mini Jarod or carbon copy but as a separate person, someone who is exists as a individual. I do  like the way you have her so protective of him.  That's a nice touch and so beleivble. 

I also was wondering about the man in the cage who had looked at Jarod several times.  I was happy to see that developed more and am curious where you will take it.   

 OK, I won't hound you or threaten to send sweepers to your house for a few days.  But  as soon as the evil stats are gone, I do expect more. :)

The real fight is on! I can see your story in my mind's eye. You write with such description! It'll be a hard fight, but everyone underestimates Jarod!

Author's Response: Yay! Welcome to the sequel. alh tough I imagine it's not as much fun as CZero given it's not done. I'm writing as fast as I can.. schools slowed me down.. but rough path is almost over. Thanks so much for the feedback and enjoy the remaining chapters.. 2/3 of the way done the next :D

Wow.....cruelty needs a new word. There are a few grammatical errors, but like the artist on a canvas, you seem to be the servant of the story, as with Conflict Zero, and it comes alive! 

Author's Response:

hey beka!

sorry about the errors.. i posted the prologue in a bit of haste and THAT SO BACKFIRED! hopefully the rest is not to bad.. it gets looked at by three diff people, including myself (although i'm terrible.) Thanks to the superstar trio that makes up the beta (aka keep katie's ass in line brutesquad).

I'm glad you are seeing the story. It means I'm doing my job. :D

 - K 

Very intense!  I was hoping for more of Miss Pparker and company and their plans of rescue.  Maybe in the next chapter?


Author's Response: Yeah sorry muse was not cooperating on MP& Co for awhile there. They are back (as you already know now.. just catching up now that reviews are fixed and such..) and muse seems to be holding strong so far. 

Great last couple chapters!!!! (I can't remember if I've reviewed for the first several, so "Grrreat Story so far!!!) ;-) Keep it up!!!!  It's interesting to wonder if isolation really is the worst torture a person can go through. I'm looking forward to seeing how Jarod fares... I'm picturing Jarod just coping just like how he does, when he's alone, pretending the others aren't there, but we shall see. Then again, maybe he'll interact w/ them, and help them return to the mental living? Hope the next chappie is coming soon.

Author's Response:

awww is that a Sydney grrreat... how great are accents.

I'll try to keep them coming as quickly as possible. It's a rough patch. but school nastiness is about to calm down... good for the muse. Thanks so much for the feedback. I have other plans for Jarod, as I do agree, just being alone won't do it.. not at least for in a viable timeframe. 

Nice going even if it did make me a bit sick to my stomach! Africa is not on my travel plans after this story. I keep waiting for MP, the gang and Jay to do something to rescue them, (Jarod & Lys) I mean she does get rescued right? You can't leave her there!

I have to be out of town so won't be on-line for several days. I'll be looking forward to more when I get back. (meaning you have 3 days to get to work. Hint Hint) :)

Hmm, is this what I get for Valentine's Day? If so I'll take it! Love it, it's getting excited. I'm looking forward to the next part. :)

Author's Response: yes.. we all know what i was doing on V-day.. how tragic.. hehehe. Thanks RaChell.. will try to get you the next part ASAP!

What a delightful surprise and so nice to wake up this morning to find a new chapter. Intense as always and a must read. Now I am looking forward to the next chapter. It just keeps getting better and better. I nominate you to take over the next Pretender movie KatieQ! Who needs Craig and Steve when we have you?
Edited to add: I couldn't stop thinking about your story all day! I can't wait for the next chapter. :)

Author's Response: Aww RaChell you are much to kind! Next two chapters (almost three) are with my super fabulous beta team who are really making this story what it has become. Try my best to bring you the next chapter soon.. i know how hard it is to wait when you are enjoying something.. *cough* hint to Jacci and Onisius re: AWP..hehehe

Very very nice! Not as intense as the previous ones but you leave the ending with enough foreboding to know the next one should be really exciting. Looking forward to more.

Author's Response: hehehe calm before the storm.. you think right (well at least i hope!)