I like.  More please! Winter's Tale makes me :) :) :).

Yay for the new chap!

You've outdone yourself this time.  I can't wait to see where the story goes!  It's nice to have Sydney back in action, even if it does mean things are about to get bad for Jarod.  I can't wait to see what Parker's going to do about all this.

You'll notice I've said "can't wait" twice in one review.  There is a subliminal message in this somewhere;)  Anyway, thanx for another great chapter!

Gasp!  Sputter, sputter . . .

Awesome chap!  The Parker fight scene was amazing--the way you tied in snippets of flashbacks.  It was so artistic and surreal.  And the flashback with Margaret . . . wow, didn't see that coming.  Great development, can't wait for the next chap!

Whoa!

Well, you've done it again, Whashaza.  Somehow, no matter how dark and grim and hopeless your stories get, I gobble them up like candy.  Maybe I'm addicted.

Or maybe it's your writing style.  Always tense, always moving, always keeping me on the edge of my seat and yet finding beauty in the darkest moments.  Your characterizations, as usual, were spot on.  I particularly liked the little Sydney bit.

"It was time for him to do something. Now he just had to figure out what."

Typical Syd, the poor fool, gotta love him.  The Margaret story line is coming together in a very intriguing way.  When I read the last line, my heart skipped a beat or two.

Great job, and please don't leave us in the dark (get it?) for too long!

Oh, that's great!  I loved this chapter from the moment I read the title.  Poor wittle Bobby's not gonna be happy.  Can't wait to see where you take this next.

:)  Thanks for the chap!

Poor Jarod!  To quote someone (maybe Blademistress?)   "Jarod needs a hug.  Not that we'd give him one.  After all, he does hurt so pretty."

Is that Matthews guy going to enter into future chapters?  It'd be interesting to see what he's been doing for the last few decades and how grown-up Jarod might react too him . . .

This is a beautiful little story.  Very emotional.

Whoa . . .

This one was definitely worth the wait.  I love how you showed almost all the characters--tensions mounting, plots going awry on both sides of the Atlantic.  You gave us great emotional analysis of both Parker and Jarod.  I loved the Carthis flashback.  (Been too long since I've seen IotH, was that canon or a "missing scene"?  Either way, it was perfectly executed).  Also, great climax to months of speculation over Visser.

Sooo . . . next chap?  I know RL can be crazy, but hopefully you can find the time.

I love it.  It was worth the wait.  The J/MP dynamics were especially good in this one.  Keep writing!

Author's Response: I'm glad you enjoyed.. and i am doing just that.. writing.. although the african saga is winning the fight for control of the muse at this instant in time

Very exciting story.  You certainly kept me reading.  Parker's character was spot on; she had all the fire we love to see in her, and you also brought some new insights to her character.  I loved the repeated references to her hating what she'd become.  The ending seemed a bit abrupt, but I understand why you did it that way.  The last line said it all.

I know you write for other fandoms.  Is there by any chance one website with links to all your work?  I'd be very interested in reading more.

I'm not a first name fan either, but this works much, MUCH better than any other name I've come across.  The entire story is excellent.  I know a writer is talented when they can take a premise I don't like (i.e. Parker's name) and write a story I do like.

Excellent chapter.  Parker was perfect, Kainda was intriguing, and Cox was . . .  creepy.  Which means he was characterized correctly.  Lots of Centre intrigue . . . I love Centre intrigue!

Author's Response: Thanks for the review MP. I'm glad you liked it... and big yay you for being the first to review this chap. Cox is always creepy, that's what makes him so much fun to play with *grins* There is lots of intrigue in this story... and secrets. All the Centre goodness!

Keep up with the R&R!!!!

Okay, time for a cold shower:)

Great writing.  I'm surprised (and a little disturbed) at how easily I find myself accepting this dark relationship between them.  I know that can only be due to the detail you put into this.  You created a mood by playing off of the darker elements in both their characters, but then you surprise the audience with little acts of tenderness, like the description of him stroking her hand the next morning.  (love that description!)  Overall, great chapter.  You'll be happy to know that you made great strides in converting another reluctant Twincest-er to the dark side.