I would like to say thank you to everyone who has graciously donated to help me move to Massachusetts! We are in the final stretch and we are just a bit shy of our goal.

We need a bit more funds to pay for the gas for the moving truck. Gas prices in my area have started going up, hopefully, that is just here. 

Any amount that you can donate will be a tremendous help in getting me to cleaner air. 

https://gofund.me/5372cac0

Thank you,

The Story Lover

Greetings Friends and Fort Family! I am in the process of attempting to improve my living conditions so I can continue the work I do for our online reader community and I do need to ask for help. I need to relocate to Massachusetts in approximately a month or so. I am moving because I am being priced out of where I am living now. I am also moving for health reasons as the air where I am living is not safe for me to breathe for too many months of the year. This is because of the wildfires around me that cause poor air quality for too many months of the year. The poor air quality wreaks havoc on my Asthma. Where I am moving has much cleaner air and no wildfires to concern me. The Medical System there is far better than where I live now.

I am asking for funds to rent a truck, gas for the truck and lodgings for the trip. Jeff P. will be flying out here to help drive me to Massachusetts. Jeff has arranged a place for me to live that is substantially cheaper than where I am now as well as to have friends nearby to help with some of the daily tasks that are simply becoming more difficult than they should be due to the declining condition of my current environment.

I would greatly appreciate any donations to help defer the cost of moving. Any amount would be awesome!

Thanks for caring,

TSL

Help TSL Move To Massachussetts

It would mean so much if you could take a look at our GoFundMe, “Support for Comicality's Mother in a Very Difficult Time”. Comicality's unexpected passing has hit us all very hard but his mother is now being overwhelmed with his final expenses while at the same time dealing with the loss of his income. Please donate or share with others—any help gets her closer to getting her head back above water. Thanks in advance for your kindness and support as we look out for the person who to Comicality was a rock through some very rough times.

Here’s the link: https://gofund.me/372364c6

Hi everyone,

So no one is shocked to see new stuff popping up on our Shack mirror site, I am going through all of Comsie's posted work and looking for any that he posted that may have slipped past me. So far I found one chapter and a short story that was written for GA that was a sequal to another that I had already carried over. He could be so hard to keep up with sometimes so there may be a couple more, who knows.

I also adjusted the site's overall title. It has always just said "Shack Outback" which was always cool when the boss was around to give his seal of approval. With him no longer being a voice in my ear while I work on it, I sort of wanted something to remind me who really owns the site, so I also mirrored the name of the original. "Comicality's Shack Outback" (It's not overly noticable but it is a little different from the original site.The original is posted as "Out Back" where the mirror is "Outback". That and the original is simply a directory to his work hosted on the Gay Author's forum. The mirror site was built as his archive of all of his work all standing alone. So, it wasnn't needed but I wanted his name up there where it belongs even if it's just a comfort to me.

So, if you hit shackoutback.net for your Comicality fix or just want to revisit an old friend, take a look at the most recent stuff because there are some that are new to the site now. (I'll give the boss a hard time for slipping them past me someday, LOL!)

::HUGZ::
- Jeff -

In every chat and website I've had to make this announcement, I've struggled. This isn't going to be any different. Earlier this evening I received a phone call from one of Comicality’s relatives. As many of you may know, he has been very sick on and off for over a year now which was the result of a failing liver. I was informed that on Tuesday, 04/16 he lost his battle and quietly passed away, taking a piece of all of our hearts with him. He leaves many of us with the amazing work that he has shared throughout the decades that he has been “COMICALITY” to us and much like that work, I know my heart along with many others, is now forever incomplete.

We are going to have a discussion in the office and figure out what we can/should do to keep all of the projects we've worked on with him alive like this site. Almost 6 years ago I got to see firsthand how much work he put into everything he did to entertain us all when we aided in reviving his IMAGINE Magazine. His persistence and level of dedication re-lit that flame for myself and even though the magazine was supposed to simply be hosted by us, I’ve had my hand on the wheel and followed along as he pointed. It’s hard to imagine moving forward without him, but we do want to move forward for him. Myself and the entire team (real and 3D) are all brokenhearted and need our vision to clear so we can do his work justice.

– Rest in Peace Coms, We’ll continue safeguard all that you created until we join you on the other side.

Hello Readers,

It's TSL again with hat in hand, yes it is that time of year again when we ask you our loyal readers to help keep our sites up and running. You may well know our sites are run almost entirely on your generous donations! When your donations do not cover all of the cost, the difference comes out of our pockets. We have no ADs on our sites and no Premium Tiers! There is no charge to our authors for hosting their stories nor any charge for you the readers to read them. We would appreciate it if you could find a way to donate any amount to keep our sites AD-free and running. So please check between your couch cushions and under your car seats any amount will be gratefully accepted. No amount is too small. We thank you very much for all of your help over the years.

To sweeten the pot a bit, we are running the following promotion again, simply put, make a $10 USD donation get a free Joel Book.

Have you considered helping to keep these sites up and running? Are you also a fan of Ted Louis' "Joel" series? Well, Ted has informed us that he found a case of assorted Joel books. Yeah, "actual" in print books! He decided that anyone willing to make a $10 or larger donation within the US to the hosting service paying the bills for the Fort Family Community of sites, he is willing to send you your very own copy of a random book in the series, autographed by Ted Louis himself as a thank you!

What to do:

1. Click on https://dsshosting.net/donations/donation-form/ and click on "Donate Now".

2. Make a qualifying donation of $10 or more.

3,. Email your name and mailing address to joel-offer@fortfamilyforums.com

4. Once the donation has been confirmed, Ted Louis will send a random autographed copy of one of his books to you directly.

(One book per donation. This offer will be withdrawn once the limited number of books has been sent. The early bird gets the worm! Unfortunately, only US residents due to expensive international shipping :( We'll take down the offer as soon as we confirm that no copies remain.)

I hope our teens and young adults will enjoy some time off! So have fun, and be safe!

Tonight, we've got a brand new chapter of "Savage Moon: The New Breed", and Wesley is looking to find his way home! Check it out, and let me know what you think when you get a chance! Cool? I love to hear from you guys! :)

Savage Moon: The New Breed @ SHACKOUTBACK.NET

Stretch out and get yourselves some rest! It's good for the brain!

Seezya soon!

Happy 15th, you guys! Can you believe that we're already at the end of the year? It's crazy!

Anyway, I wanted to let you guys know that this month's issue of Imagine Magazine is now up and available! And thanks to everyone who worked their asses off, even during the holidays, to make sure that everything was pulled off without a hitch! So lots of love to you! MWAH!!!

Check out the new issue, and have a wonderfully dark Christmas holiday! :P

(https://imagine-magazine.org/)

I am working hard to get back to my email as soon as possible, and I hope to talk to you guys soon! So keep your eyes on your inbox, and I'll try to get back to you fast! K? Also, HUGE thanks for all of you who grabbed ebooks or made donations to the https://paypal.me/Comsie account as well to help support the site in a MAJOR way! I'm forever grateful beyond words! So thank you for that!

That's it for now! Go enjoy the new issue, including the final chapter of Sean E's "The Storm That Turned The Tide", and let him know what you think! Thank you, Sean! And know that you're welcome back any time to offer us some more!

Seezya soon!

Yes, the "Smoke And Mirrors" series has now come to an end, and you can read it in its entirety in the Premium section of GayAuthors! Thanks so much for the comments you left behind from chapter to chapter, and for the support you've given both me and the story! Much appreciated, and I hope you guys had fun!

(https://gayauthors.org/subscriptions/)

I've got a bit more work to do on it, but the next series, "The Turnaround Key", will be heading your way soon! Cool?

Take care! And I'll be back in a little bit! Smooches::

Just in time for a yummy Thanksgiving holiday, our latest issue of Imagine Magazine has been posted and is now available for you guys to enjoy! So check it out, and have yourselves some fun! K?

(https://imagine-magazine.org/)

This one is short for right now, but I'll be back to see you really soon!

Love always, and stay beautiful!

A new chapter of the Premium series, "Smoke And Mirrors", is on the site. So, if you have a Premium account, be sure to drop by and let me know what you think whenever you get a chance. Cool?

(https://gayauthors.org/subscriptions/)

Also, huge thanks to you guys who have been so kind to send in a few donations to the https://paypal.me/Comsie account to help me out and support the site and my stories. I truly, TRULY, appreciate it, k? Thank you.

Talk to you later. Enjoy.

= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =

"The more you try to impress, the more you become depressed, and the more they get tired of your coercion. It doesn't make them love you, instead, they'll see you as a little child, trying to draw a senseless picture on a piece of paper, begging people to look at it and admire it by force. You can persuade someone to look at your face, but you can't persuade them to see the beauty therein." - Michael Bassey Johnson

A brand new chapter of "New Kid In School" has been posted on the site, just in case, you guys didn't know. And I may have figured out some of the Nifty problems that I've been having for so long. So I'm putting some time into trying to fix it. K? So, I'll work it out somehow.

New Kid In School @ SHACKOUTBACK.NET

That's it for now. I'll talk to you all a bit later on.

Seeya...

= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =

"When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on." - Franklin D. Roosevelt

Morning, you savages! :P

I'm dropping you guys a quick note to let you know that the newest issue of Imagine Magazine has been posted and is up for you guys to enjoy! This is our yearly Halloween offering, so have your trick r' treat bags open and ready for some goodies! Including a brand new featured author named R. Eric with his story, "Blueblood"! Also be sure to check out my interview with him about his newest tale! Welcome to the Imagine family, dude! Happy to have ya! Grab yourself some spooky punch from the giant cauldron in the corner! Hehehe, warning...drink SLOWLY!

(https://imagine-magazine.org/)

Also, my ultimate thanks and gratitude for any and all donations to the https://paypal.me/Comsie account to help me out and to support the site! Love always! I'll be sure to keep you busy this week! ::Nods::

I'll be seeing you again later on today! So smile for me, and keep me in your hearts until then! Cool? Laters!

= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =

"All life demands struggle. Those who have everything given to them become lazy, selfish, and insensitive to the real values of life. The very striving and hard work that we so constantly try to avoid is the major building block in the person we are today." - Pope Paul V

What's up, you guys??? Group hug! How have you been?

My sore wrists and tired fingers can only do so much before they give out on me, hehehe! So let's get down to business before that happens! K?

First off...I know that I've got some emails to answer from you guys, and super duper thank you for reaching out to me to say hello! I'll be saying hello back as soon as I get a chance! For now, though, I am seriously flooding my files with my newly edited material! And editing takes me some time, because I really want everything to be as cool and as close to perfect as I can possibly get it! I know that's an impossible goal, but I try really REALLY hard to make sure that I don't release anything less than my best work! And I'm working on stuff for the site, for GayAuthors, for Imagine Magazine's Halloween issue, and more! So bear with me for another day or two! Cool? I'm enjoying the challenge, but I get overwhelmed from time to time, and my body is like, "Have you slept today?" Grrrr! LEAVE ME ALONE! I don't need sleep! Hehehe, I need to turn that part of me off somehow!

The GA Premium series, "Lost In Question", has now been posted in its entirety! The final chapter, chapter 11, is now up in the Premium section, and I want to send out my sincere thanks to each and every last one of you who left behind a comment or a rating/review for the story as a whole! Thank you so much! And I'm glad that you enjoyed it. More Premium material is on the way! :)

(https://gayauthors.org/subscriptions/)

Also, the Comicality Ebook Section has been updated! So, if you missed out on the last three ebooks that were published, you can find them there! Hehehe, and my emails have been EXTREMELY positive about the final chapter that I added to "If Memory Serves"! LOL! Yeah, things get a bit heated with that one! ::Giggles:: Happy to know that it brought you some added joy! :P

(https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/)

And tonight, the newest chapter of the "Gone From Daylight" has been posted! "GFD: Sins Of The Father" is now up, and only has one chapter left to go! So don't miss out! ::Wink::

GFD Sins Of The Father @ SHACHOUTBACK.NET

And, of course this is just one of many MANY vampire spinoffs that are all going on at once, with many of them ready to tie in to the original "GFD" storyline after years of development! Feel free to be a part of the journey throughout many different eras in history through the collection of tales in the "GFD: Worlds" section on the site! Cool?

GFD Worlds @ SHACKOUTBACK.NET

Anyway, I'm going to throw down my Batman smoke bomb now, and vanish for the evening! I'll be seeing ya sooner than later! Love you lots!

= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =

"Past and future both require a functional mind to exist. Only the present prevails independent of mind – independent of life." - Abhijit Naskar

Not much to say tonight! Hehehe, I'm saving that for later! :P

Besides, I'm starting to wear wrist braces when I'm not typing so that I can give them a bit of a rest. But, that aside, my health is sort of back in working order now, and I want to thank you guys for giving me a few days this week to sort of get my head together. K? ((Hugz))

Alrighty then! Just letting you know that the newest chapter of the Premium series, "Lost In Question", has been posted! And I love seeing your comments from chapter to chapter! This means that we're winding down to our last few chapters! Don't miss 'em! Please feel free to let me know what you think whenever you get a chance! I'll be watching and grinning from ear to ear!

Remember, this is a Premium story, which requires a GayAuthors' Premium membership! So sign up and all that jazz...because the party doesn't stop here! My next Premium story, "Smoke And Mirrors", is coming up next! And I've already begun sending in the new chapters as I edit and go through them all to finish that one up as well! Cool?

Same Bat-time! Same Bat-channel! Be there!

(https://gayauthors.org/subscriptions/)

Also, a brand new question is up for the October issue of Imagine Magazine for our annual Halloween celebration! If a zombie apocalypse were to break out right now...like right NOW, while you're reading this...do you think you would survive it? And if so...how? Let us know! Leave a reply for the 9/23 Imagine Question so we can get some good ideas! Hehehe...you know, just in case! You can find it on my main Shack forum (https://www.voy.com/15900/), or on the Comicality Cafe forum (https://gayauthors.org/forums/forum/323-cafe/) for the chance to join in!

The last issue was our 100th issue...and this is number 101!!! Which means that we're starting on a whole new adventure as we head to our next major milestone! Wish us luck! :)

(https://imagine-magazine.org/)

That's it! I'm gonna shut the hell up now! Hehehe! But have fun! Smile for me! And I'll seezya soon!

= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =

"Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan 'Press On!' has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race." - Calvin Coolidge

Happy weekend, folks...

I just wanted to let you guys know that the very special 100th issue of the Shack's very own Imagine Magazine has been released, and I needed to let you know just how much it means to me and to everyone involved in the strenuous task of being able to pull this off, month after month, to make it successful enough for you guys to continuously cheer us on and give us so much love and support along the way. None of this could have ever been possible if it weren't for the people working so hard to pull off miracles behind the scenes, and they deserve all of the applause for making this online spectacle a reality. And thanks to all of you who participate by answering the Imagine Question, hitting those 'Up Vote' buttons, and sending in stories of your own to share with everyone else. Hopefully getting you some new fans in the process. You're amazing, and we love you! So drop in and check it out whenever you get a chance, k?

(https://imagine-magazine.org/)

And be sure to stop in for issue #101 in October, as our Halloween issue takes its first step forward towards our next major milestone! Also...be sure to check out "Adam's Back Cover" for a bit of an extra thrill, and a big welcome to Night Auditor for sending in his story, "Off The Wall Holidays - September"! ((Hugz))

Also, "Lost In Question 8" has been posted! So if you're enjoying the series so far, and it seems like you are...check it out! And let me know your thoughts. Cool? This one is Premium only, so grab your VIP passes, folks!

(https://gayauthors.org/subscriptions/)

As always, I am soooo thankful for the donation to the https://paypal.me/Comsie for helping me out! It helps more than you'll ever know! Thank you, and there will be more to come soon, k?

Alright...so...I'm going to let you guys get on with it. I'm just going to take a few days away from things. NOT long...just a day or two. Ok? I'm sort of putting my health at risk, but I'm getting back on my feet. So, it's just a little bit of rest...and then I'll be back up at 100 again. Promise.

So take care, you guys. I love you. And stay beautiful. ((Hugz))

= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =

"Every person needs to take one day away. A day in which one consciously separates the past from the future. Jobs, family, employers, and friends can exist one day without any one of us, and if our egos permit us to confess, they could exist eternally in our absence. Each person deserves a day away in which no problems are confronted, no solutions searched for. Each of us needs to withdraw from the cares which will not withdraw from us." - Maya Angelou

I've been on the fence about this for a little while. Not so much what to post about this as I was considering "if" to post this. Why?

Back in 2004, we had been contacted by a concerned author/reader regarding a free forum we were using that was laced with ads and crap to gather and talk to a small handful of fairly well-known authors of the time. The "community" was considered back then, some form of author support. LOL! That concerned author/reader purchased a parent domain and the software to build an internally supported forum to move the conversation to and gifted it to us. You see the name August Christopher come up for us, this is why. That was the official birth of what we now know as the Fort Family. We all came from small beginnings, the oldest of us were developed in a relatively young internet and needed to change with the times. Our forum is gone now but because of the interconnectivity of the modern internet, the forum became obsolete. So now we focus on hosting the sites that keep online authors' work available to the world. Are we alone in this task, heck no.

On September 9, Dude (IRL - Vale Mike Wengert) founder of the online community "AwesomeDude" that is as old as we are, passed away from a massive heart attack at the age of 79 years old. Just shy of his 80th birthday :(

All of our communities face issues that unless managed could knock us off the internet. This is why there are so few of the "Old Guard" (as ACFan put it to me earlier) left out there. The death of the founding member is bad, when that founding member was also the person managing all the bills and accounts, it is more than a speed bump, it's a mountain to overcome. When August Christopher passed, we were in danger of losing all that had been built so, we have seen that mountain, and feel for the AwesomeDude community.

If you have time, please reach out to them and offer them some positive energy and support. Not only are they facing a difficult battle but they are mourning the loss of a close friend. That mourning has to take a back seat when dealing with trying to save their creation and I can say from experience, that part sucks! Our community was only a year old when we dealt with this loss and fought to get our hands on the wheel of what felt like an out-of-control bus. Their community was established almost 20 years ago, around the same time our community became something we could also call a community. So it is more the size of a freight train compared to the bus we needed to learn how to drive.

Even though over the years all these "competing" communities had fences between themselves and others of its kind, I've always considered us in competition with no one. Just another group or gathering supporting independent authors and offering a hand to get them exposure. That's all any of these sites ever offered. Dude was one of those people who felt the same way, and his absence will be felt by us all.

RIP Dude and best wishes to the community you created and those within.

https://awesomedude.com/

Good morning, everybody! :)

I've got a little something for you to read when you come home from church or whatever! ::Giggles::

A new chapter of "Left Without Words" has just been posted! And Deme and Shane are still enjoying their very first time being alone! What will happen? Read and find out! What am I, the weatherman? You've gotta experience the storm on your own! Hehehe! Check it out, and be sure to hit the like button or leave a comment to let me know what you think! K? I get a rush from knowing that some of you like my writing! Thank you for that! :)

More ebooks are coming out soon as I finish up the final edits and get those pesky kinks in the system worked out! So look for those this coming weekend, k? (https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/)

And that's it for now! I'm throwing down the smoke bomb and disappearing like Batman! ::Poof:: Hehehe! I'm going to try to have another email marathon on Wednesday to get back in touch with you guys and answer your questions! Love you lots! And I'll seezya soon!

= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =

"It is an infantile superstition of the human spirit that virginity would be thought a virtue and not the barrier that separates ignorance from knowledge." - Voltaire

A Lovely and heartfelt happy weekend to all of you today! :) Did you guys have a good Labor Day week? Those who celebrate Labor Day, that is! I definitely did! And it took a few days to get rid of my younger cousins afterward! LOL! But they're kids, so it's always fun and full of laughs when they're here!

Anyway, we're gearing up for our big 100th issue of Imagine Magazine to take place next weekend! After all this time, despite all the hard work that everybody puts into it every single month...it's still FUN!!! And, what can I say? I'm proud of the accomplishment! A feat I never could have pulled off without your love and support! So I'll see you guys on the 15th! And let's keep it going! (https://imagine-magazine.org/)

Today is Saturday, which means that the newest chapter of my Premium story, "Lost In Question" is now up and ready for you to read! Thanks so much for the comments and likes on every chapter so far! It makes me smile to know that you're enjoying it so far! Only a few chapters left to go, so don't miss out! Grab your GayAuthors Premium subscription today!

(https://gayauthors.org/subscriptions/)

I got some more ebook sales this month already, as well a donation or two to the https://paypal.me/Comsie account! Thank you sooooo very much, you guys! I love you for the support, and for the help you've given me to keep going strong! The more you give me, the more I try to pay it back fourfold! So more is coming! Believe me! ::Giggles:: We're gonna have some fun! So stay tuned!!!

That's it for now! But I'll be talking to you sooner than later! K? Love you lots! And thanks for being my online family! MWAH!!! Seezya!

= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =

"You don't love someone for their looks, or their clothes, or for their fancy car, but because they sing a song only you can hear." - Oscar Wilde

I'm keeping this short so I can get a little bit of sleep! Hehehe...sorry, but I'm severely exhausted right now. I need to recharge a little bit before I get back to my Comsie work. :P

Anyway, just letting you guys know that the newest chapter of the Premium story, "Lost In Question" is now up if you want to jump in and give it a read! This means we're halfway through the series now! So keep up to date with everything, and be sure to leave a comment behind to let me know what you think! Cool?

https://gayauthors.org/subscriptions/

That's all! That's it! You don't have to listen to my babbling tonight! Hehehe! Have fun! And I'll seezya soon with more! Cool?

= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =

"Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on a summer's day, listening to the murmur of the water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is by no means a waste of time." - John Lubbock

Good afternoon to you all! Hope this email finds you with a smile on your face! And if not...I hope that it inspires one! I've got an abundance of love and joy to share, and it costs me nothing! So if you need some, just take it! Take it and live well, ok? I've got infinite amounts to give, and I see no need in hoarding it all for myself. That's just plain evil! :P

Anyway, a brand new chapter of the "Picture Me And You" series is now up on the site! So check it out, and let me know what you think! AND...if you're getting ready to write me an email to ask for another story....STOP! Fucking relax! Don't do it! Don't say, "When is such and such gonna get a new chapter?" That will just be a waste of your time and mine. Breathe, k? New stuff is coming your way! Live in the moment and enjoy it, k? More is coming! And it's free! So be patient with me, k?

(Picture Me And You @ SHACKOUTBACK.NET)

That being said, Look for more of your favorites soon! And we've got more ebooks coming soon as well to help support the site and will allow me to write even more and even faster for the rest of you! So huge thanks for all of those folks who grabbed ebooks in the Comicality Ebook section (https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/) and donated to the paypal.me/comicality account (I got another one recently! THANK YOU!!! MWAH!!!!) You guys are the only thing keeping me afloat right now! And it means a lot to know that my talent means as much to you as it does to me. So thank you! And more is on the way!

I've gotta run, but I'll be talking to you soon! Cool?Take care, and stay beautiful!

= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =

"Hold your dreams! Don't ever let them go! Be yourself, and let the WORLD take notice! You'll find strength when people bring you down! They will see...if you would only, only, believe!" - 'Fame'

Back for more? Cool! Because I've got more to give ya! So jump on in and enjoy it! And let me know what you think about all of the new chapters coming out whenever you get a few seconds to type out a short comment on your keyboard! Or hit the like button! Just so I know you heard me! Hehehe! ::Kisses::

Tonight we've got the next chapter of the zombie apocalypse series, "Shelter", to keep ya busy! Have fun, or just wallow in the oncoming dread for a little bit! Hehehe! Either way, I hope it makes you happy! K? We can all use a little sunshine every now and then!

Shelter @ SHACKOUTBACK.NET

I've gotta run! But keep on reading, and I'll keep on writing! Cool? And remember to stand in solidarity with our Hollywood actors and writers as well during the strike! This job isn't easy! Let's pay them what they're worth to us! Besides, there are a lot of movies and TV shows that I still want to see! Hehehe! They deserve to be rock stars! Let's treat them as such!

Take care! And I'll seezya soon!

= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =

"You can't get there by bus, only by hard work and risk and by not quite knowing what you're doing. What you'll discover will be wonderful. What you'll discover will be yourself." - Alan Alda

Happy Tuesday, you guys! :)

It's a brand new day, which means a new chapter for you all to hopefully enjoy! It's my heartfelt thank you to show my appreciation for all of the support and love that you guys have shown me! For leaving ratings and comments on the stuff that I write! And for the ebooks you've collected and the donations that you've made to the https://paypal.me/Comsie account to help me out when I needed you most! Thanks to each and every one of you! All of you guys get ice cream for that! Hehehe!

Anyway, tonight we get a brand new chapter of the story "Sneak Away" for your reading pleasure! I split the final chapter in two so that I had some room to have a little extra 'fun' with it! And I can definitely say that fun is exactly what I had! ::Giggles:: So check it out, and let me know what you think whenever you get a chance! Cool? :)

Sneak Away @ SHACKOUTBACK.NET

More is on the way! And you won't want to miss a minute of it! So stick around...and we'll see what comes up next!

NO!!! That does NOT mean that you should write to me and ask (or demand) the next chapter of your favorite story! Hehehe, take a deep breath and relax! I've got plenty to keep you busy! Let me work my own brand of magic, control freaks! Just say 'thanks' and we can leave it at that! K?

Gotta run! But enjoy yourselves! Life is short! Milk it for all it's worth! MWAH!!!

Seezya soon!

= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =

"I wanna be the best who ever did it. Don't know if that goal is feasible or it isn't. But if it is, then God, if you're listening...please, give me the strength to crush ALL competition! You can't blame me for dreaming, I'm a dreamer! And if I'm coming off brash, please, forgive me! But that's all I want! I just wanna be the illest MC! That's all I want! At the same time, be as real as can be!" - Eminem

We're back in business, ladies and gentlemen! And it feels good to be home! Mwah!

I'm not going to stay too long! I just wanted to let you guys know that there's a brand new chapter of the action packed "Safehaven" series posted on the site right now, if you want to go and check it out! If you're a fan of "Shelter", and wanted some backstory on Officer Logan and his young son, Spencer...this is where you'll get it! Also...the full ebook will be released this week as well! So if you want to grab a copy so you won't have to wait to see how it all turns out, then keep your eyes glued to the Comicality Ebook section (https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/), and get the completed series there in a day or two! No wait for you guys! Hehehe! And look for the other "Shelter" prequels there as well! The original series takes on a totally different vibe when you find out how everybody got there to begin with!

Of course, if you've never read this story before, you can start at the beginning to catch up! (Safehaven @ SHACKOUTBACK.NET)

I'm working hard on stuff for our big 100th issue of Imagine Magazine, coming up on the 15th of September! So we're only a few weeks away! If any of you guys want to submit anything, we'd love to save you a spot! It's a big milestone for us, and I can't wait to see how it all comes together! Should be one hell of a party! Hehehe! So I'll seezya there!

(https://imagine-magazine.org/)

I got another generous donation to the https://paypal.me/Comsie yesterday! So big kisses and hugs go out to you for being awesome! Thank you! Every penny counts! And I love you for it!

Before I go...I want to take a moment to say goodbye to Carlos Hazday. :( I didn't know that he had passed away this Summer, and it hurts my heart to hear the bad news. All I can say is that he was a good friend, a dedicated member of GA, and a fun colleague to have at my side as a writer. I don't know how I missed this...but love always, Carlos. You were one of a kind, man. Rest in peace.

Take care, you guys. And I'll seezya soon.

= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =

"You will lose someone you can’t live without, and your heart will be badly broken, and the bad news is that you never completely get over the loss of your beloved. But this is also the good news. They live forever in your broken heart that doesn’t seal back up. And you come through. It’s like having a broken leg that never heals perfectly, that still hurts when the weather gets cold, but you learn to dance with the limp." - Anne Lamott

What's poppin', everybody? Hehehehe! I hope this email announcement finds you in good spirits this morning!

I just wanted to pass on a few things to you, and if it makes you smile...then awesome! That means that it's a beautiful day for all of us already! And we're just waking up! ::Yaaaawwwwn::

First off, Chapter Five of the new Premium series, "Lost In Question" has been posted on the GayAuthors.org site, and you can go and dive right into it if you like! Grab your VIP pass and check it out! And remember that you don't just get access to stories from ME that you can't find anywhere else online, but many of your other favorite GA writers as well! So don't miss out!

Thanks for the feedback and awesome comments so far on this series! I definitely love ya for it! And look for my next Premium series, "Smoke And Mirrors", coming soon after! K? Enjoy!

(https://gayauthors.org/subscriptions/)

Huge thanks and lollipops to everybody who grabbed one of my many ebooks in the Ebook Section, or did something to help me spread the word! (https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/) And even bigger thanks to you guys who were kind enough to send in a few donations to keep the site running at the https://paypal.me/Comsie account!!!! MWAH!!! You are the absolute best, and I love ya with my whole heart! THANK YOU!!!

We've got some new stuff coming your way starting tomorrow night! And more this week! What will pop up on the Comicality roster? Hehehe...I guess you'll just have to check in and find out, won't you? ::Winks::

Don't miss the party! K? I'll be around! Just make sure you're there too! Here's my special invitation! It's shaped like a penis! Shhhhh!

Take care, you guys! Love you all! And stay beautiful!

= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =

"My biggest enemy is me and even I can't stop me!" -Andy Mineo

The "Lost In Question" series continues today! The third chapter is now up for you guys to read, and I hope that you'll enjoy it! So grab that Premium subscription and enjoy! K? And of course, remember...your subscription isn't just about me and MY stories! There are plenty of other authors sharing their work there too! Many of your all time favorites have some of their awesome work there as well! So enjoy it all! Binge as much as you can and have a blast! Cool?

(https://gayauthors.org/subscriptions/)

Also, major thanks and love goes out to another site donation this week! I'm glad that you're enjoying the new output so far! And there will be much more to come! I'm having fun, and I hope you are too! Thanks to everyone who have grabbed ebooks this month (https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/) and have donated to the https://paypal.me/Comsie account this year! Thank you soooo much from being, well...poor. Hehehe! Love you too!

Alright! Back to my Comsie work! I'll seezya soon with more gifts to give! Take care! And stay beautiful!

= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =

"The bad news is time flies. The good news is...you're the pilot." - Michael Altshuler

Good morning! Wait...is it morning? Yes! Well, here it's the morning. I don't know what time it is for you guys overseas! But good morning anyways! :P

Just a note to let you guys know that a brand new chapter of the "After Practice" series has been posted on the site! So if you want to check in on our soccer boys, Trey and Dallas...head on over to the site and check it out! Let me know what you think if you get 30 seconds to type a thank you or something! And stick around for more soon!

(After Practice @ SHACKOUTBACK.NET)

I wanted this to go up before now, but my laptop just randomly decided that it needed a major update so that it could...ummm...do the exact same thing that it was doing before? I don't get the whole techy thing. But whatever! Back on schedule! So I'll seezya soon!

Take care! And stay sexy! ::Giggles::

== WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE ==

"We can not guarantee success, but we can strive to deserve it." - George Washington

Still smiling, you guys? Because I am! Hehehe, life is good! What else can I say?

Anyway, I don't have a whole lot of stuff to blabber on about! So let me just get this out of the way and let you guys get back to your evening! K?

I'm hard at work putting a bit of extra polish on your favorite stories right now, and still answering emails as quickly as I can! Because you guys give me life! So thank you for that!

I also got another donation to the https://paypal.me/Comsie account yesterday! So huge thanks for that! Hehehe, and yes, the "GFD: Nightfall" ebook has a MUCH better ending than the one online! LOL! So I'm glad that you enjoyed it! And thanks so much for the love and support! It helps out more than you know! ((Hugz)) Every penny counts!

That being said, a brand new chapter of "On The Outside" has now been posted! So, if you're a fan, or want to start from the beginning to get all wrapped up in Ethan and Drew...then come by and enjoy yourselves! Be sure to take a few seconds to let me know what you think when you get a chance! I'd love to hear from you!

On The Outside @ SHACKOUTBACK.NET

I'm investing some time into answering emails! So I hope to talk to you soon! K? Until then, stay beautiful, and look for more soon! Love you lots!

What's up, you guys? :)

It's me again, dropping in to give out another present! Ho ho ho!

This time around, we've got a brand new chapter of "Children Of Sunset", which is an old Western spinoff of the "Gone From Daylight" saga! So if you guys wanted to enjoy some warm fuzzy feelings and a bit of gay teen angst sprinkled on top...go by the site and check it out when you get a chance! Be sure to let me know what you think when you get a chance! I love to hear from you guys! Hehehe! ((Hugz))

(GFD: Children Of Sunset @ SHACKOUTBACK.NET)

Enjoy! And I'll seezya soon with more! I'm keeping this short so I can unplug for a little bit and let my brain recharge! I'm also answering emails again, so my apologies if you haven't heard from me in the past week or two! K?

Laters, Gators! Take care!

"It took me quite a long time to develop a voice, and now that I have it, I am not going to be silent." -Madeleine Albright

Greetings, Earthlings! :)

I just wanted to you guys some hugs and kisses and a couple of good vibes to go along with them! I seem to regenerate them in an abunance and they don't cost me anything! Might as well give them away, right? Hehehe!

I'm sending out a quick note to let you guys know that the GayAuthors Premium story, "Lost In Question" had its second chapter posted today! Thanks for the ratings, comments, and emails so far! I'm glad that you're already being reeled in! MWAH! If you guys have a Premium account at https://gayauthors.org/subscriptions/ then check it out and let me know what you think when you get a chance! And there will be more Premium stories coming in the near future! So you might as well slide right on in there now! What have you got to lose? Hehehe!

Also, all of the other stories will begin revving up again this coming Monday! So stick around to catch a bunch of new offering from your's truly! More stories, more ebooks, a new issue of Imagine Magazine is less than two weeks away...a circus of delights are headed your way! So I'll seezya then!

Big thanks for helping me out with your love and support! For grabbing more ebooks from the Comicality Ebook Section (https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/), and to those of you who donated to the https://paypal.me/Comsie account as well! You are SO appreciated! Thanks, you guys!

Alright, I'll leave you alone now! Take some of that extra love and share it with your friends and family! K?

Seezya soon! :P

"The only thing funnier than you working so hard to hold me down is seeing how BAD you are at it!" -Unknown

Big smiles and heartfelt hugs to you all tonight.

I hope that your doing great tonight! And I wanted to let you now that I was doing ok, myself! In fact, thanks to two more donations to the https://paypal.me/Comsie account, I was able to grab myself some medicine earlier today and begin the journey towards getting well and back on my feet again! So HUGE thanks to you guys for that! And now my head is clear enough to keep writing! You have no idea how much ten to twenty bucks means to me! You're literally keeping me alive! So thanks for that! I couldn't do it without you! :)

Love you lots!

Anyway, a brand new chapter of "GFD: Fanboys" has been posted tonight! So go and check it out whenever you get a chance, and let me know what you think when you get a few seconds to say something. Hehehe, I'd totally appreciate it!

https://gayauthors.org/story/comicality/gfdfanboys/

Also, I'm trying to get back to my emails, And I hope to talk to those of you who sent me stuff recently. I really wish that I could do more. :( I feel myself getting old for the first time in my life...and I've been slowing down. I hate it. Because I've dedicated so much of my life to trying to make a difference. Trying to help, you know? To save just ONE kid from feeling alone...

I was only 23 when I started...and the Shack is 26 years old now. Which means that I've been 'Comicality' for longer than I haven't. That's crazy to me. But I'm going to keep trying to make this site what it was intended to be. I'm going to save and inspire as many lives as I can in however much time God gives me. So thank you all for the love and support that you've given me thus far! And stay beautiful, k? When my time comes, I'll know that I did some good. What would life be without that?

New chapters are coming! New ebooks! And the July issue of Imagine Magazine! Cool Seezya soon!

"People have been asking if I'm back! And until now, I haven't had an answer!! But now? Yeah! I'm thinking that I'm back!!!" -John Wick

GFD: Fanboys @ SHACKOUTBACK.NET

(https://imagine-magazine.org/releases/)

"I'm a SURVIVOR! I'm not gon' give up! I'm not gon' stop! I'm gon' work HARDER! I'm a SURVIVOR! I'm gonna make it! I will survive! Keep on surviving!" -Destiny's Child

We're creeping up on Imagine Magazine's 100th issue, ladies and gentlemen! :)

That is a huge milestone to achieve from its beginnings until now! We've grown so much since then. And I'm happy to tell you that July is our 98th issue, and it's up and waiting for you guys to dive into. K?

(https://imagine-magazine.org/releases/)

My gratitude and infinite thanks to the Imagine family for working so hard, and going that extra mile to work miracles, each and every time...even at the very last minute! ((Group Hugz)) and circle jerks to all of you! Love you lots! Don't worry...we'll put Adam on clean up detail! ::Giggles:: 

Also, I just earned my 20 Years at GayAuthors badge today! ::Dances:: You can't say that I'm not dedicated, right? Thanks, GA! It's a badge that I will wear proudly!

SUPER thanks to the recent donations that I received in the last week or two at the https://paypal.me/Comsie account! Every penny helps! Thank you!

Now I'm trying to get my head together and get my strength back up right now, but I'll be seeing you soon! K? Until then...Excelsior!!!

"Press on. Nothing can take the place of persistence. Talent will not, nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not, unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not, the world is full of educated derelicts. Perseverance and determination alone are omnipotent." -Calvin Coolidge

Happy Saturday, you guys! Hope that you're living life and doing well!

I've got a lot of stuff going on right now, so I'm not going to stay long! I just wanted to let you all know that the newest chapter of "Shelter" has been posted on the site! So feel free to stop by and check it out! Hit that like button! And if you get a couple of free seconds, drop me a note to let me know what you think! K?

(Shelter @ SHACKOUTBACK.NET)

Also, I hope you had some fun with the latest issue of Imagine Magazine this month! (https://imagine-magazine.org) And be sure to come back and have fun with us for the July issue on the 15th! ((Huggles))

As always, huge thanks to you guys who picked up an ebook or two this month so far (https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/), and to those of you generous souls who made a donation to the https://paypal.me/Comsie account, as it really helps to support me and keep the site going! We're celebrating the Shack's Anniversary on the 19th! And it's been a pleasure and an honor to get a chance to share a piece of myself with you all after all these years. There are many of you who grew up with me online, and I hope to bring more to your hearts in the future! I love you lots! And I'll talk to you soon!

Seezya then! I've still got a lot of hard work to do! Until next time...stay beautiful!

Good afternoon, folks! I hope the day is treating you well right now! And that the local 'Karens' aren't giving you more grief than your natural grace and temperament can handle! (Trust me....been there, done that! More times than you'd ever want to know! You guys are so underpaid! Hehehehe!)

I'm happy to be feeling good again! Got a doctor's appointment coming up to help me feel even better soon, I hope! ::Fingers Crossed:: But I've got goodies to give you guys this week to, hopefully, make up for my short absence while I was dealing with stuff. Hehehe, my mom is going ballistic over this whole thing, but the last thing I want to do is stress her out over it all. But things are good! Promise! And I recently added MrM's song "Happy When You Smile" to my song playlist for when I'm writing new stuff! That's exactly what the Jukebox is for! So thanks, dude! Love that song! It just makes me feel good! Hehehe!

Anyway, I've posted chapter two of the story, "Sneak Away" a few minutes ago! So if you read it and became an instant fan, there's more up there for you right now! Drop what you're doing and go read it! Ummm...unless you're performing open heart surgery or something right now! In which case...ummm, focus! And finish that up first! THEN go read the story! And hit the 'like' button or leave a comment to let m know what you think! K?

(Sneak Away @ SHACHOUTBACK.NET)

And thank you for grabbing some of my ebooks (https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/) and for donating a few dollars here and there to the https://paypal.me/Comsie account! I desperately need the help, and I'm forever grateful for your support! So thanks for that!

I'm going to leave you to enjoy the rest of your day now! Have fun! And I'll seezya soon! K? Take care!

"The future for me is already a thing of the past. You were my first love and you will be my last" -Bob Dylan

If you guys hadn't seen it on one of my forums a few days ago...a brand new issue of Imagine Magazine was released for the month of May! (https://imagine-magazine.org) So head on over and check it out whenever you get a chance! I was sick for a while but have my head back in working order again, so I'll be able to concentrate for a while. Also, I'll be having another email marathon tomorrow and Sunday! So I hope to talk to you as soon as I can!

HUGE thanks for the donations to the https://paypal.me/Comsie account! It helped me get a nice dessert for my mom on Mother's Day! Life is so much better because of you guys! Thank you! ((Hugz))

I will see you soon, and I'll bring goodies with me! Love you lots! Stay beautiful!

"There's hope! It doesn't cost a thing to smile! You don't have to pay to laugh! You'd better thank God for that!" -India Arie

hehehe, I SWEAR....Greyson, if you're reading this story....I LOVE you! MWAH!!! So don't take the naughty bits to heart. K? Not in this chapter, just...throughout. ::Giggles:: He's so damn cute! :P

Anyway, howdy Shackers! It's good to talk to you again! Thanks goes out to those of you who sent me emails or made a few donations through the https://paypal.me/Comsie account to wish me a happy birthday last week!!! Thank you sooooo much for the love and support! And I definitely made sure to use those extra bucks to have a good time! So thank you! I love you lots, just for the sentiment alone! MWAH!!!

Anyway, all of that aside, a brand new chapter of "Waiting Outside The Lines" is up today! So check it out, and if you get a few seconds out of your day, feel free to let me know what you think and how you feel! K? This series only has a few chapters left to go before it's finished. So be there for the grand finale when it happens, k?

Not you, though, Greyson! Hehehe! I can't write my full fantasy out if I know that you're watching. Hehehehe! I love you too much for that!

(Waiting Outside the Lines @ SHACKOUTBACK.NET)

I'm finishing up my entries for the May issue of Imagine Magazine, and I'm still answering emails as fast as I can, k? But I'm loving every minute of it! You guys are so unique and crazy! LOL! So, I'll be in touch soon!

I was a little bit sick over the last few days, but I'm doing my best to work my way through it. So hang in there with me for a few more days, k? I've got some massive goodies to send your way this week! So stick around! You won't want to miss it! :P

Alright, I'm off to go do...what I do. Hehehe! Seezya soon!

LOVE YOU ALL!!!

"It is not the critic who counts, nor the man who points out how the strong man stumbled, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; who knows great enthusiasms, great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who, at the best, knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat." -Theodore Roosevelt

Sorry folks. I'm sort of struggling with a chronic illness right now, but I'm working on getting better. Promise! :P

Things are still on track though, so drop by the website and you'll see the newest chapter of "A Home For Christmas" posted there for your enjoyment! K? Let me know what you think when you get a chance! I always love to hear from you guys! (A Home For Christmas @ SHACKOUTBACK.NET) There's only one chapter left, which will be posted in a few weeks. Or, of course, you can cheat and jump to the end by grabbing the completed ebook version on the Comicality ebook section at https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/ and see how it all turns out! Either way, get a taste of that holiday spirit and let it give you the warm fuzzies when you need them most! Love you lots!

That's it for now. I'm going to get some sleep...but the party continues. Sick or not sick, dammit! Hehehe! Seezya soon! We've got more fun on the schedule. Seezya soon!

"You need to spend time crawling alone through shadows to truly appreciate what it is to stand in the sun." -Shaun Hick

A great big hello to one and all tonight! I hope you guys are doing well!

I’ve, unfortunately, fallen a little bit under the weather at the moment...but how can any of us appreciate a sunny day without a little rain once in a while? And vice versa. But that doesn’t mean that we can’t still have ourselves a little bit of fun, right? :P

So let me go ahead and power on through this...

A brand new issue of Imagine Magazine has now gone live for the fans out there! And it includes (What I think) might be the very last piece of “Mentoring Brandon” with chapter 23! Or, at least, all I have so far. I definitely have to get back to reading that series, but if this is truly the end...then thank you, Richiama, for sharing your work with us over the past few years! You’re always welcome back if you ever want to post and promote anything else! It’s been an honor! :)

(https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/)

There was another donation to the https://paypal.me/Comsie account this week! So SUPER THANKS to you for the love and support! ((Hugz Tight)) Every penny counts, and I am working up a ton of new rewards for you all to dive into! Thank you sooooo much! And I hope you’ll enjoy the newest of your favorite chapters this weekend!I want to give back as much as I can for the help, and I'll get you giggling and smiling in no time! :) The more you give, the more often I get a chance to give back! So thanks for that!

That’s it for now! More of “A Home For Christmas” to be released tomorrow night! I’ll seezya then! K?

Hopefully, I'll be 'less sick' by then. Hehehe! Damn, I wish I was 23 again like I was when I started this madness. Ugh!

Take care! And always remember...I love you too!

"What you unleash in others you unleash in yourself." -Matshona Dhliwayo

What's up, ladies and gentlemen and everyone in between! So very good to see you all again! :)

Just a few things tonight, and then I'll be out of your hair! Okie Dokie??? Hehehe!

I have to start out by saying THANK YOU to you Shackers who really came out to help me as I was slipping into a much more troubled time by donating to the https://paypal.me/Comsie account! I asked for help, and you really did come out in full force to work wonders for me! And now, I think that I might be ok for a little while! And it's all thanks to you! And that means that I have MUCH more time to write new material and catch up on everything in a MAJOR way! So thank, you guys, for making my life sooooo much better right now!

My turn!!! I've got more magic to give you now! Hehehe! Love you all! Thank you!!!

Now, last year I wrote story that was exclusive to GayAuthors.org for their anniversary anthology, called "If Memory Serves"! Well it's been touched up a bit and is now available in more places too, k? However...there's something going wacky whenever it comes to me posting anything new to the GA server, and I'll have to take some time to figure out what that is later on! BUT, you can read the completed story on The Comicality Library right now at https://www.voy.com/17262/ if you like! AND...not only that, but the ebook will be available in the ebook section at https://imagine-magazine.org/ on Wednesday night, March 15th, with an unreleased chapter that isn't available anywhere else! So if you want to check that out as well, have at it! And have fun!

I'm finalizing all of the last details on my stuff for th newest issue of Imagine Magazine (https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/), and there's only more to come! If we wern't able to get you in this month, we'll try for April's issue! K? No worries! We're not going anywhere any time soon! Hehehe!

Alright, let m take a quick break...and then it's right back to work! I'm going to work my ass off EXTRA hard now to make you proud!!! Love you lots! Stay beautiful! And thanks for all of your help! You have no idea how much that helped me out of a bad spot! Seezya soon!

"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them." -John F Kennedy

Hi Everyone!

Just a real quick note to let you all know that four chapters were posted all at once as I haven't had a free hand to stay up to date this month. So instead of posting all four announcements, you get all four right here and now!

A Home For Christmas - 10

New Kid In School - 69

GFD: Fanboys - 14

Kiss Of An Angel - 20

This should keep you busy for a little while. Really soon I'll be able to stay caught up again, just need to take some of these extra hats off for a while ;) Have fun!

I hope you guys had yourselves a fun and loving Valentine's Day this year! And yes, self love, definitely counts! Ahem...I said self LOVE...not the touchy touchy stuff! Hehehe! Well, hell...maybe you had some of that too! Have at it! :P

This is just going to be a quicky tonight to let you guys know that the February Valentine's issue went live, and it's up and ready for you guys to wrap your arms around and cuddle up with whenever you get the chance! Brand new chapters of your favorite stories, new articles, and our usual monthly dose of silliness! So go on by and give it a look, and if you see something you like, make sure to hit that green button at the bottom of each page to 'Up Vote' and let our hard working creators know that you love them! K?

(https://imagine-magazine.org/releases/)

I will be back with more to tell you soon! And the next big wave of emails will be going out soon as well! So keep an eye out for those too!

That's it for now! Seezya! And I love you lots!

See? Quick! I can be brief when I wanna be! ::Giggles::

"Light thinks it travels faster than anything but it is wrong. No matter how fast light travels, it finds the darkness has always got there first, and is waiting for it." -Terry Pratchett

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Hello, Shackers! Long time, no see! Or...at least two weeks or so! Feels like longer!

Hehehe, that's what HE said! :P

Alright, I'm not going to take up a whole bunch of your time today. But I did want to let you know what was going on at the moment, and a few hints at what's coming your way in the future! K?

First off...a brand new chapter of "Safe Haven" was posted to the site, and it is ready for you guys to jump into whenever you get a chance! Now, for those who have never read this story or the others, this miniseries acts as one of the prequels to the apocalyptic series, "Shelter"! This would be the fourth book in that collection, each one giving you the backstory and experiences of "Shelter's" ensemble cast. The others ("Walker Road", "Rotting Apples", and "Miles To Go") all have different flavors to them and how they're told, with "Safe Haven" sort of being the big Summer blockbuster story of the bunch! So go ahead and grab them all to see the complete and total breakdown of society through a variety of different perspectives! And then watch all of them come together to fight for their survival together in the "upcoming "Shelter" books as well! Including "Safe Haven", which will be available in its entirety soon in the Comicality Ebook Section! (https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/)!

Until then, enjoy the new chapter! And let me know what you think when you get a chance!

(Safe Haven @ SHACKOUTBACK.NET)

Also, the BIGGEST of thanks and sincere virtual hugs for those of you donated to the https://paypal.me/Comsie this month! It really means so much to me to have you guys support me like this, and every penny helps! So thank you so very much! And I love you too! ::Snuggles::

As for the future projects coming your way, I'm not going to give too much away, but many site favorites are lining up to return to the spotlight! More ebooks are on their way! And a few surprises that you may want to sit down for when they come knocking! Including one or two series that are getting ready to say goodbye for good. I'm also trying to find some good times to make a few more visits to the chatroom when I can. So if you have an account there on the Discord, I'll be able to alert you all when I'm able to come in a play for a while. All that...and we still have the Valentine's Day issue of Imagine Magazine coming up in about two weeks! (https://imagine-magazine.org/releases/) So I plan to rest for a bit while I watch YOU guys stay busy for a little while! Hehehe! Hope you'll stop by! You won't want to miss anything!

That's it for now! But stick around for a while! And I'll seezya soon! :P

"Determination gives you the resolve to keep going in spite of the roadblocks that lay before you." -Denis Waitley

I'm going to keep on going for a while longer, but my hands and fingers are starting to ache and cramp up on me at the moment! Hehehe, so I want to get this out before I take my next extended break! :P

First things first...I know that the boards are temporarily down at the moment, but they haven't gone anywhere! Cool? That's an online issue that's got nothing to do with me personally. So they're working on it, and hopefully they'll be up again soon! No worries at all!

Also, I'm putting in a MAJOR email marathon effort today, and I'll be sending them all out at once after I'm done! So if you hit me up with an email and it's been forever since I was able to get back to you...I sincerely hope to fix that soon! So check your email inboxes, and don't freak out if you get a bunch of 'dings' on your devices, thinking it's some kind of emergency. It's not! It's just me blabbing away and flooding you guys with stuff!

Hehehe....I said 'flooding you guys with stuff'...

AHEM! Ok, mind out of the gutter! I will be talking to you guys soon! And thanks for the emails and support! My apologies for taking so long! I'm always around somewhere! Jack of many trades, I am!

Just wanted you to know what was going on! Seezya! And stay beautiful!

"The most beautiful discovery true friends make is that they can grow separately without growing apart." -Elisabeth Foley

Greetings to one and all tonight! :)

As many of you know, I've been extremely ill over the past two weeks, so my apologies if my presence online has been minimal at best. Trust me, nothing about it has been fun for me at all, and even now I'm forcing myself to get things back in working order again. I know some of you don't care (When is the next story coming out, bitch! Hehehe!), and I'm cool with that. The silence is deafening. But, for the rest of you, I just wanted to let you know that I'm ok, and I'm doing better than I was. Cool?

Keeping this short...a brand new issue of Imagine Magazine is now up and ready for you guys to check out and enjoy. Be sure to click that 'Up Vote' button at the bottom of every article and story to let the folks that worked so hard on their additions to this month's issue know that you appreciate them. K? We're one step closer to our milestone 100th issue! A huge feat since our reboot back in August of 2018 with issue #39! Who would have thought such a thing would be possible, right?

(https://imagine-magazine.org/releases/)

Have fun, you guys! Enjoy!

Right now, I'm working on stuff to fix the whole ebook situation. Sighhhhh....so frustrating. Basically, I'll be resubmitting a few ebooks that have suddenly be 'blocked' for some unknown reason and without warning, or they've been 'suppressed' (Whatever the hell THAT means! That's a new one) so certain ebooks were available in some markets but not others. So I'll be working to resubmit them this weekend, and they should hopefully be available by then, k? Links will be provided or changed in the ebook section, and I'll send word when that's all possible.

(https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/)

Huge thanks to anyone who donated a few bucks to the https://paypal.me/Comsie account, as it helps to keep me afloat during hard times, and allows me to keep the whole website and almost all of my stories FREE for your entertainment! I love you lots for the help and the support! I couldn't do this without you guys!

Alright, I'm going to have myself some soup now, right out of the can, hehehe. And then I'm going to lay down for a bit and get some rest. Maybe get a movie in before I pass out completely. But take care. Thanks for your patience while I stayed in bed and tried to avoid another doctor bill (Even with insurance...those visits aren't cheap! Yikes! I wish I was just independently wealthy! What would life be like, you know?)

Love you! And I'll see ya sooner than later! Take care!

"I wanna be the best who ever did it. Don't know if that goal is feasible or it isn't. But if it is, then God, if you're listening...please, give me the strength to crush ALL competition! You can't blame me for dreaming, I'm a dreamer! And if I'm coming off brash, please, forgive me! But that's all I want! I just wanna be the illest MC! That's all I want! At the same time, be as real as can be!" -Eminem

I wanted to stop by really quick and wish you guys a very happy new year! 2023 is here, and it's the perfect time to get rid of any old garbage or toxic issues that you might have picked up over the past year and start all over again from scratch! The best part of life is knowing that you can always hit a reset button and be born anew if you really feel like you're ready. So I wish you guys the best!

I, personally, plan to ramp things up a lot and double down on my new year's resolutions from last year! I definitely took my shot, but I think I can do it better! So be prepared to be entertained! Hehehe!

That being said...a brand new chapter of the series, "A Home For Christmas" is now up on the site and waiting for you guys! AND...as an added bonus, I can tell you that this is the first part of the LAST three chapters of the story! Yes, it is complete now, and I've already sent the full story in for publishing in the Comicality Ebook section! (https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/) I'm just waiting for the green light and a link to send you guys, and you can read the entire re-edited series from beginning to end right away! :)

However, if you want to just read it on the site or anywhere else, I'll be posting chapters 9, 10, and 11, every other week until it's finished there as well! Cool? Starting tonight with chapter 9! So check it out, and let me know what you think by leaving me a quick comment or hitting that 'like' button! I'd appreciate it a lot! And if you don't want to wait, stay tuned for that quick link to the rest of the ebook!

(A Home For Christmas @ SHACKOUTBACK.NET)

Thanks so much for the ebook purchases this month, and for helping to support the site! And MAJOR hugs to a few of you who made a couple of donations to the https://paypal.me/Comsie account, which made for an awesome Christmas present! Thank you, thank you, thank you! You guys make all of this possible, and more than worthwhile! Love you lots! :)

I've gotta go! It's almost time for the countdown! But expect to see a lot more of me in 2023! I'll be around! Hehehehe!

Seezya soon! And no matter what you're going through...this is the time to wipe the slate clean and become even stronger for it. K? Stay beautiful! And love always!

"The chief beauty about time is that you cannot waste it in advance. The next year, the next day, the next hour are lying ready for you, as perfect, as unspoiled, as if you had never wasted or misapplied a single moment in all your life. You can turn over a new leaf every hour if you choose." -Arnold Bennett

Happy afternoon, ladies and gents! :)

I just wanted to stop in and give out an unlimited amount of hugs! And give you guys a head up to let you know that a brand new chapter of the "On The Outside" series now available on the site right now! So if you need something to read, rush on over and see if this satisfies a bit of that craving for you! Hehehe! Cool?

(On The Outside @ SHACKOUTBACK.NET)

Be sure to hit the like button or leave a comment to let me know what you think when you get a chance! It's free, and it'll take 30 seconds max! Hehehe, so why not? It makes me feel good and stuff. And who doesn't want to make somebody feel good on Christmas, right? Hehehe!

Take care, y'all! Love you lots! And Ill seezya soon! I've got some more gifts under the tree for you! ::Nods::

LATERS!!!

"Nothing in the world is worth having or worth doing unless it means effort, pain, difficulty… I have never in my life envied a human being who led an easy life. I have envied a great many people who led difficult lives and led them well." -Theodore Roosevelt

And here we go! Celebrating the holiday season with a brand new chapter of the "Left Without Words" series, taking Dimitry and Shane to another level in their relationship! So run on over and check it out, and feel free to drop me a line to let me know what you think whn you finish! Cool?

(Left Without Words @ SHACKOUTBACK.NET)

As always, SUPER huge thanks go out to all of you guys who have been supporting me this year with your comments and feedback on all of the new stuff that Bring out almost every week. I know that its all free entertainment and you don't have to do it, but the fact that a bunch of you have helped me out regardless is SO inspiring when it comes to me putting out even more material! You guys keep me going! So if you've left a comment on a story, bought an ebook from the Comicality Ebook section (https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/) or have made a point of donating ten or twenty bucks to the https://paypal.me/Comsie account in 2022...this Christmas celebration is dedicated to YOU! Thank you! I wish I had more to give, but I'm afraid that my writing talent is really all that I have to offer for now. i hope its enough to make you smile the way you've made me smile over the years! You guys are the best!

Merry Christmas, you guys! I love you lots! And remember to stay beautiful! K? Seezya soon! We've got more coming your way! :P

"The saddest people I've ever met in life are the ones who don't care deeply about anything at all. Passion and satisfaction go hand in hand, and without them, any happiness is only temporary, because there's nothing to make it last." -Nicholas Sparks

Howdy, everybody! I hope this finds you in good spirits, and that you're enjoying the holiday season so far! The year is almost at an end, and it'll be awesome to get a fresh new start for 2023 in a couple of weeks! Won't it? Hehehe!

Let me start off with a quick, but highly appreciative, thanks to all of you who helped me out this month by grabbing a few ebooks in the Comicality Ebook Section! (https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/) And for another donation to https://paypal.me/Comsie account this past week! Thanks to you guys, I get to keep going! And I can't thank you enough for the constant support! Love you lots! And thanks for the Christmas greetings as well!

Alrighty then, before I start rambling away...let me just tell you all that today is the 15th day of the month! And that means a brand new issue of the Shack's Online effort, Imagine Magazine, is back with a brand new issue! So dive right on in and have yourselves some fun! You've got new chapters up from some of your favorite authors and their stories, brand new articles and goodies, and our usual brand of typical goofiness! So check it out! Hit those green like buttons at the bottom of each page, and show our hard working writers some love!

(https://imagine-magazine.org/)

Thanks to all of our folks who work so hard behind the scenes to get these out on time and looking great! Love you lots! And let's keep racing towards that 100th issue! It'll be fun! For now, though...look that way so I can spike the Christmas Party eggnog and set the DJ up with a few more boxes of vinyl! We've got some festivities to enjoy!

Take care! I love you lots! And I'll seezya soon! Keep the spirit of giving in your heart, and take some time to enjoy yourselves! K?

Later!

"Learn to light a candle in the darkest moments of someone’s life. Be the light that helps others see; it is what gives life its deepest significance." -Roy T

Happy early morning, folks!

I got a bit busy with things yesterday, but I wanted everything to still keep moving! So, here I am, back once again with more! And don't worry...hehehe, we're just getting started! So I hope you guys are keeping up! (Not easy, is it? ::Giggles:: Yeah...that's how it is for me every week!)

Anyway, I'm finishing off the last few touches on all of my stuff for the December issue of Imagine Magazine at the moment! If any of you guys have anything to submit for the holiday issue, please get it to me as soon as you possibly can! K? Also...if any of you have changed your email addresses recently, please drop me a line so I know where to find you! Otherwise, you'll get lost in the ether some place where I can't find you!

A brand new chapter of the "Gone From Daylight" spinoff, "Children Of Sunset" was released a few hours ago! So if you haven't seen it yet, be sure to stop by and check it out! And don't forget to let me know what you think with a quick comment or by just hitting that 'like' button! It always makes me smile! Hehehe!

(GFD: Children Of Sunset 17 @ SHACHOUTBACK.NET)

And of course, big thanks goes out to any of you who grabbed one of my ebooks in the Comicality Ebook Section (https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/) or donated a little something to the https://paypal.me/Comsie account as a sweet Christmas prezzie! Love you lots! And thank you sooooo much for helping to support the site and my writing! You guys are the best! MWAH!

Alright...I've gotta run! But I'll seezya soon! So keep your heads up, smile, and stay beautiful! Later! :)

"Life is so much more rewarding if you strive for something, rather than take what’s given to you on a plate." -Amy Winehouse

Happy random Tuesday, folks! Hehehe! So happy to have you back again!

Let me take a moment to thank everybody who has picked up one of my ebooks this month so far in the Comicality Ebook section! (https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/) Thank you so very much for helping out and keeping the site running and going strong! Also, I got another donation recently to the https://paypal.me/Comsie account! Hugz and kisses to you as well! Love you lots! And I promise to keep working hard to make you guys smile as often as I possibly can!

That being said, a brand new chapter of the "After Practice" series has been posted today! So if you've been waiting to catch up with Trey and Dallas...dive right in! And take a moment to let me know what you think if you get a few seconds in your day! K? It means the world to me to hear from you all. ::Snuggles::

(After Practice @ SHACKOUTBACK.NET)

I hate to post and run, but there's more to come! So you'll be seeing me again real soon! Until then...stay beautiful! :)

"You remember your first love because they show you, prove to you, that you can love and be loved, that nothing in this world is deserved except for love, that love is both how you become a person and why." -John Green

"In a world...where "Gone From Daylight" is a best selling series of novels and is now being turned into a big budget Hollywood movie franchise...two teen boys find themselves through a common obsession, and work to see if they could have the kind of love that Justin and Taryn have in the story!"

What's up, Shackers? It's me again! And I'm bringing you a brand new chapter of the "Gone From Daylight" spinoff series, "GFD: Fanboys" today! As you know, all of the spinoffs are very different from one another, but this one is a special gem among th other ones that tie into the story at some point or in some way. So take a moment to give it a look and be sure to leave a comment or a like to let me know what you think! K? I'd really appreciate it! And thanks in advance! ((Hugz))

(GFD: Fanboys @ SHACKOUTBACK.NET)

And pick up the first three books of the actual "Gone From Daylight" series that I've been writing for years now! Hehehe, so technically...I'm writing a fanfic of my own fiction? Whoah! Inception vibes! ::Giggles:: Anyway, grab yours today! (https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/)

Alright then! Just wanted to send out a few hugs and share some love with you guys! More to come! I'll seezya soon! And, as always...stay beautiful!

Later!

"Vanity and pride are different things, though the words are often used synonymously. A person may be proud without being vain. Pride relates more to our opinion of ourselves, vanity to what we would have others think of us." -Jane Austen

Happy December, Shackers! I certainly hope you guys are gearing yourselves up to have a good time this year! Or maybe you just want to spend some quiet time to relax and recharge...which can also be a good time! Either way, if you're having fun, then I'm having fun!

I'm sending out another short announcement to let you guys know that there is a brand new chapter of the holiday series, "A Home For Christmas" waiting for you on the site right now! So run over and check it out! And please take a moment to let me know what you think if you get a chance! Everybody who comments gets free oxygen for a year! Yep! I promise! ::Giggles::

(A Home For Christmas @ SHACKOUTBACK.NET)

And if you're still in the holiday mood after reading, be sure to stop by the Comicality Ebook section at https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/ for a few more of my holiday spirits! Check out "2 Below" and "Holiday Rush"! You'll love 'em! Hehehe!

Alright, I've gotta run! But I'll seezya soon! Take care! And stay beautiful, cuties!

"Better to step out of your comfort zone, enjoy new experiences & not know what's coming your way, than stick to routines & be bored with the same end results." -April Mae Monterrosa

Howdy, howdy, to one and all! :)

I've got a little bit of my energy back now, despite being really burned out beyond belief for about a week or two. Ugh, but I'm feeling better. And it was your emails, donations, and overall support, that has kept me awake and inspired me to get back to what I do what I do best! So thanks for that. Trust me...I need you guys much more than I give you credit for. And when you come through for me, it's overwhelming. So thank you.

It's not an 'ego' thing...just appreciation. Having a few more claps in my cheering section is all I need to make this place the online paradise that I promised you all those years ago when I first got started! Hehehe! You've responded to the call, and I proise to burn all the fuel you give me to create more goodies for you guys to enjoy! Until I run out again. LOL!

Anyway, let me stop goofballing around and send this announcement out for the night!

A brand new chapter of the "On The Outside" series is now up and available for you guys to enjoy at your convenience! Let me know what you think when you get a chance! And remember that the first four 'Books' of the "On The Outside" series are all available in the Comicality Ebook section (https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/) in a new and improved re-edited and reformatted version! So grab a copy, carry it with you on your mobile devices and whatnot, and enjoy them on a whole other level! K?

Gotta run! But have fun, you guys! More to come soon! Seezya soon! Mwah! Stay beautiful!

"...The greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don't believe in magic will never find it." -Roald Dahl

What's up, everybody? Yes, it's me again to give you hugs and cuddles around the neck until you force me to go away! Hehehe! So, brace yourselves!

A brand new chapter of "Savage Moon: The New Breed" is up tonight! Wesley is desperately trying to get back home without facing the rage and fury that awaits him in the darkness! The whole "New Breed" section of the "Savage Moon" saga is almost finished, soon leading to the next Book ("Savage Moon: Lone Wolf")! So stay tuned for more and I hope you enjoy this new chapter! Take a moment and let me know what you think if you get a chance! ((Hugz)) (Savage Moon: The New Breed @ SHACKOUTBACK.NET)

Also, remember that the newly released ebook is now available as well! Cool? You can find it and all of my other works in the Comicality Ebook Section! (https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/) Thanks in advance! And another donation to the https://paypal.me/Comsie account this month! ((Super Snuggles)) THANK YOU! Love you lots! It helps soooo much!

Alright, I've gotta run! I'm still trying to do a few emails here and there when I can, but a big marathon may have to wait until after the holiday next weekend! K? I'm working on it though! Promise!

Take care! Seezya soon! And stay beautiful!

"People pay for what they do, and, still more, for what they have allowed themselves to become. And they pay for it simply: by the lives they lead." -James Baldwin

Happy 15th, Shackers! It's a brand new day, full of wonder and splendor, and ummmm...stuff of that nature. :)

I'm not going to blab away for too long this morning! Promise! I just wanted to let you guys know that a brand new issue of the Shack's online magazine, Imagine, is now live for November! So run on over and check it out whenever you get a chance! We've got more stories, more articles, and our usual basket of goodies just waiting for you. Also, we say goodbye this month to our Prince Of Pop, Aaron Carter...who passed away a week or so ago. Rest in peace, dude. Love always.

(https://imagine-magazine.org/releases/)

Thanks so much for helping me out by grabbing ebooks from the Comicality Ebook section! It truly does mean a lot! (https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/) And also, HUGE thanks for the donation to the https://paypal.me/Comsie account this month! That was incredibly sweet of you, dude! ((Hugz)) Love you lots! Thank you! :)

Alright, I'm staying true to my word and keeping this relatively short today! Take care! Enjoy the new issue! And don't forget to hit that little green 'Up Vote' button at the bottom of each page to let our authors know that you love them! K?

I haven't gotten back to emails just yet, but expect to hear from me soon! My brain was just burning up more creative fuel than I had to feed it...and it gets to be tiresome. Sometimes I found myself getting a bit depressed for no reason at all, and I'm thinking, "That's definitely not good." I just had to recharge for a bit, k? Thanks for hanging in there with me.

Alrighty then! off you go! Happy holidays! And I'll seezya soon! :P

"Fatigue is here, in my body, in my legs and eyes. That is what gets you in the end. Faith is only a word, embroidered." -Margaret Atwood - "The Handmaid's Tale"

Just putting out a quickie note to let everybody know what's going on...

So, there were a bunch of little 'glitches in the matrix' that I've been doing my best to fix this week, and I am almost done with about ninety percent of them! These are little things that are seriously hurting the site and my ability to keep things running somewhat smoothly moving forward. So I'm trying to fix them ALL, if possible! And I'm not a computer wiz, by any means...so thanks for being patient with me the past few days.

Basically...many of the programs that I use regularly have changed, or been updated, or have added a ton of new options that I never ever EVER use and don't need...but thanks for fucking up the stuff that was just fine before you started messing with it. Thanks. I appreciate. Grrr!

Anyway, I'm working on that and have fixed a bunch of errors that were in the way. Oh! And if you guys had any troubles finding the first book of "On The Outside" on Amazon, that has now been fixed as well! So check it out in the Comicality Ebook section (https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/)! All corrections have been made, and if you have a copy already, you should be able to download the new version for free. So you're winning either way, right? :)

Please let me know if you guys have any troubles finding any one of my ebooks online! I'm working as hard and as fast as I can to correct that, and I need your help to make sure that everything is top notch! Cool? Thanks in advance! MWAH!!!

The ComicalityStories Wattpad section is back up and in working order! It's stuff you've all seen before, but stop by anyway and leave a rating if you can! The more popular the stories are, the higher I get ranked on the list. And the more people get pulled into the site! Which means more good vibes fr me, more new friends for you, and more stories for all of us! Again, we just keep winning! So those kinks have been worked out as well! Where we go from here is up to you guys! Just click a rating! 'Click'! That's it! I'll love you forever if you help me out here! Hehehe! (https://www.wattpad.com/user/ComicalityStories)

I'm typing my fingers down to the bone right now, but stories are coming back soon! And you're gonna LOVE what I've got waiting for you! ::Wiggles:: So super thanks for hanging in there with me during this little break, and massive thanks for the donations to the https://paypal.me/Comsie account to keep me from going to bed hungry! Hehehe, it just makes me miserable when I'm dead broke, and I don't write good stories when I'm playing the 'starving artist' role. :P

Smashwords is still a major thorn in my side right now, and I'm working on getting the new Goodreads site together...but we're not far from having a fully functional experience again! Just like it was intended to be! When I built the Shack, I had absolutely no idea what I was doing...but I knew what I wanted! I wanted Disneyworld! I wanted stories and games and chatrooms and message boards and merchandise...and that's exactly what I'm building here! Fun for one and all, you know?

Take care! Love you lots! And stay beautiful! :)

"It is not the beauty of the building you should look at, it’s the construction of the foundation that will stand the test of time." -David Allen Coe

Good evening, ladies and gentlemen...

::Starts playing the Alfred Hitchcock Theme::

And welcome to our Shack Out Back Halloween Weekend! I hope you guys will all have a very fun and safe holiday! Enjoy yourselves! And go easy on the candy! You'll ruin your cannibal dinner! :P

Tonight, we're starting off with a return to the "Savage Moon" series! Our favorite boys are on the run now, and hopefully they're on their way to maybe finding their way out of this nightmare situation! At least for now! So you can find a brand new chapter waiting for you on the site right now if you're looking for something new to read!

Also, as an added Halloween bonus..."Savage Moon: The New Breed (Part One)" is NOW available as an ebook! I went through and touched everything up from scratch, so be sure to grab yourselves a copy as soon as you guys get a chance at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BKWP96FR and get the Sixth Book in the series to carry around with you wherever you want to go! Hehehe! Cool?

You will also find it in the Comicality ebook section some time soon! Cool? So you can check out https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/ as well in the near future! :)

I'm gonna run! But we're not done just yet! More Halloween goodies to come, and other goodies after that! I'll seezya then! And THANKS for the donations to the https://paypal.me/Comsie account, and for helping me out so much! It helps me keep from sinking in the quicksand just a few dollars at a time! So, I love you lots! Mwah!

Have a good time! And stay beautiful!

"Just because something isn't a lie does not mean that it isn't deceptive. A liar knows that he is a liar, but one who speaks mere portions of truth in order to deceive is a craftsman of destruction." -Criss Jami

I didn't go anywhere! I'm just getting some tasty treats ready for this Halloween weekend, that's all! Unfortunately, I won't be able to finish "Darkness Waits Volume 2" in time like I had hoped, but there will be some other ebook goodies published and ready to go! (https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/) And I'm sending more stuff into GayAuthors as well as getting more stuff ready for the site! So I've been a busy busy bee the past few days, but I'm still around if you need me! I've been having a mini email marathon as well, and I'll try to send some more tomorrow! So check your inboxes when you get a chance! Thanks for the support! And always remember....I love you too! :D

Big thanks to anybody who's been helping me out with donations to the https://paypal.me/Comsie account! You allow me to breathe again! So thank you for that!

Anyway, don't be worried. I promise, I'm not going anywhere if I can help it! So just give me until this weekend, and we'll see what happens! ::Winks::

Until then...stay beautiful! And I'll seezya soon!

"I'm a SURVIVOR! I'm not gon' give up! I'm not gon' stop! I'm gon' work HARDER! I'm a SURVIVOR! I'm gonna make it! I will survive! Keep on surviving!" -Destiny's Child

Happy lazy Sunday, folks! :)

I hope you guys are doing well and trying to make today better than yesterday for yourselves. Hell, I might even take a shot at it myself today. Hehehe!

Anyway, I don't have a whole lot to say, so let me save my digital breath for the important stuff and get that out of the way.

A brand new chapter of the "Picture Me And You" series has been added to the site! So check it out, and let me know what you think when you get a chance. (Picture Me And You @ SHACKOUTBACK.NET) Also, a HUGE thanks to those of you who were able to donate to the https://paypal.me/Comsie account, and helping me stay afloat out here in the deep end! Love you lots!

See? That was quick and easy and somewhat painless, wasn't it? Hehehe, now get out of here! You've got a new chapter to read! Stay beautiful! And I'll seezya soon!

"As he read, I fell in love the way you fall asleep: slowly, and then all at once." -John Green

Good morning, everybody! Or, to my Shackers overseas, good evening! Or...err...happy afternoon! Whatever! Hehehe!

I'm in a bit of a goofy mood today, so let me send this out so I can share a bit of my insanity with the rest of the world! (And I'll be answering some emails tonight as well! So I hope to talk to you guys then!)

As you read in the subject up above, a brand new chapter of "GFD: Children Of Sunset" has been posted and is ready and waiting for you as you read this! Cool? (GFD: Children Of Sunset @ SHACHOUTBACK.NET) So enjoy! And let me know what you think when you get a chance!

I hope you guys had some fun with the October issue of Imagine Magazine! And look for more goodies next month! (https://imagine-magazine.org/releases/) We're overflowing with all sorts of entertainment around here! So partake! And party like it's 2099...assuming humanity makes it that far!

That's it for now, but keep your eyes open folks! We're just getting started! MWAH! Love you lots! And stay beautiful!

"When the gods wish to punish us, they answer our prayers." -Oscar Wilde

YIKES!!! I'm not sure how or why my brain malfunctioned last night, and I didn't send this out...but I will definitely be keeping myself more focused from now on! Because I'm...being weird right now or whatever. :P

I don't want that! My brain needs a workout to get itself back in shape. Hehehe!

Anyway, my apologies for the delayed announcement! I think I was just tired at the time. It happens. Hehehe! But a brand new chapter of the "My One True Weakness" series was posted yesterday! So you can swoop in and read it right now if it's one of your fan favorites! Cool? And please feel free to leave a comment or send me an email to let me know what you think when you get a few exxtra seconds in your day! K? I definitely live to hear what you guys have to say! So enjoy! And look for more soon!

My One True Weakness @ SHACHOUTBACK.NET

Also, thanks for the donation this week to the https://paypal.me/Comsie account! ((Hugz)) Love you lots! And I definitely appreciate it! Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!

Anyway, I'm working on some more stuff tonight, so I have to go! But check back tomorrow night for even more! K? I'm dedicated to giving you guys all I've got to give. That hasn't changed, and it never will! Seezya soon!

Surprises are on the way!

"We generate fears while we sit. We overcome them by action." -Dr. Henry Link

Hi everyone,

As some of you may have noticed, we have been experiencing intermittent outages with a small handful of our story siites as recently as earlier today. These outages are a result of a service that we utilize being hacked, which is affecting some functionality of the sites and triggering malware scanners within our service. It is being addressed but as with any attack of this nature, we can't offer a timeframe of when we are "in the clear" as we are simply reacting when trouble pops up as software needs to be developed to address this new issue moving forward.

For now, be sure you keep copies of everything that is newly posted on your site as an attack could force a site to restore from a recent backup, which 'could' reverse the addition of new material. Site owners, you will be contacted if this action is performed on your site. Get in touch with one of us if you have any questions or concerns.

Together we built The Fort Family and together we defend it!
- Jeff

Happy 'early' Halloween, folks! :)

I'm not going to take up too much of your time this lovely Sunday morning, but now that I'm all leaned back in my Captain Kirk chair on the Enterprise again, hehehe, I wanted to let you know that a brand new issue of the Shack's official online candy treat, Imagine Magazine, just went live last night! So check it out whenever you get the chance! And remember to hit that green 'up vote' button at the bottom of those pages to let your fave authors know that you love them and the joy they bring to your life! Also, we have a brand new 'Featured Author' this month! Silver is coming your way with the first chapter of his new series, "GFD: Family Feud"! Be sure to give it a read and the following interview with me directly after! Cool?

I'm looking for a couple of cool holiday stories for the December issue if you decide you want to jump in and party with us! Let me know, and send it my way whenever you like! And no, 'holiday' doesn't have to specifically mean Christmas! I'll leave allof that to whatever your creative muse is telling you! So dive into the new Imagine issue, and see if it sparks any new ideas for ya!

(https://imagine-magazine.org/releases/)

Also, I want to thank you guys for grabbing a few ebooks this month! (https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/) There will be a few more coming your way within the next few weeks! So stick around, and I'll give you the scoop as soon as they get released!

As always, HUGE hugs and sensual foot rubs to all of you guys who took a few seconds to donate to the https://paypal.me/Comsie account to keep me going strong! Thanks so much for being a part of funding the whole effort here! I couldn't appreciate you guys more if I tried! And believe me...I try often! Hehehe!

Alright! I now return you to your regularly scheduled Sunday! Have fun! Stay beautiful! And I'll be seeing you soon!

"You can't be friends with someone who wants your life." -Oprah Winfrey

Happy evening or...errr...late night! ::Giggles::

It's only 2 AM here right now, so I'm just getting my second wind. But I might use it to unplug for a while. Sometimes, you're got to avoid writer burnout, you know? But I try to keep a decent balance whenever I can!

Anyway, all that aside...there is a brand new chapter of the "GFD: Fanboys" series up tonight! Which means fangs and blood and gore and....giggles...nah, I'm just kidding! "GFD: Fanboys" is a story that exists in a world where gay teens have the books, merchandise, and movies, that were made from my "Gone From Daylight" saga! Can you imagine if that was a thing? Well...you won't have to if you check this series out, because that's exactly what it's all about! Enjoy!

GFD: Fanboys @ SHACKOUTBACK.NET

And this is all a part of the many MANY different "GFD" spinoffs that I've been writing over the years and weaving into the main "GFD" stories! Consider it like...a 'multiverse' of vampire goodies! So there are many MANY different angles to explore surrounding the "GFD" storyline! So read them all! Hehehe, you won't want to miss anything!

GFD Worlds @ SHACKOUTBACK.NET

Also, if you didn't see the announcements on my forums, the entirety of the GayAuthors 20th anniversary anthologies have now all been posted at the link below! Once again, congrats to GA for the milestone, and kudos to all of the authors who submitted their work to the effort! I HAVE been reading them and taking notes, so I hope to posting my comments to the anthology stories this coming weekend, if not earlier! I've been enjoying them so far! So look for reviews, coming soon! ((Hugz))

https://gayauthors.org/stories/browse/category/156-2022-anniversary/

I've been putting the finishing touches on the October issue of Imagine Magazine! So get your submissions in as early as you guys can! This looks like it's going to be one of our bigger issues! So I'm definitely looking forward to it!

(https://imagine-magazine.org/releases/)

And thanks to those of you who added something to the Paypal donation box! Dear God...I come close to some really bad times, but you guys help me out! So thank you for that! The https://paypal.me/Comsie is my lifeline, and thanks to you guys, when I'm down to my last dollar or two...you make it possible for me to come back here and send you more stories and ebooks, etc! So thank you! Love always!

That's it for now! But take care, and enjoy the new chapter! K? Let me know if you like it! And I'll seezya soon!

"If it's love...flowing freely, I'm ready. I'm ready. If the waters can redeem me...I'm ready. I'm ready. I'm ready to let the rivers wash over me." -Tracy Chapman

Ok, ok...yeah, I know...I get it! Ok?

"Jesus, Comsie!" It takes him forever to do anything! Where's *MY* favorite story! He takes so long! I forgot about this! I have to start all over! Too long between chapters! It's been (Wastes time doing the calculations) THIS long since the last chapter! Arrrrghhhh!!!

Yeah, I get it. So now that we've gotten past that, let's approach the positives! Hehehe!

This was a story that I really did believe in and wanted to continue for a long time now, with a ton of high school gay teen romance, with a sci fi flavor, and a touch of horror thrown in for good measure! Hehehe! "SKYLIGHT" is my big disaster blockbuster story, and I challenged myself to do a lot of different things with this series that I had never done before. First of all, it's the biggest ensemble cast that I've ever worked with before (Or since, I believe). Also, it's written in the third person, which was definitely necessary for what I had planned for the story as a whole. Also, I tried to do something really new with transitioning from one group of characters to another, flawlessly, where every interaction felt as though it was somehow connected to everything else that was going on. So I was having a lot of fun with this series, despite the difficulty of being in a new space that I hadn't really been in before as a writer. I appreciated the obstacles being thrown in my path and just tried to push forward as best as I could. If you guys get a chance to respond, let me know how I did! I'd love to know! :P

That being said, the story involves a major celestial event that happens when a rather large comet nearly misses the Earth by a few million miles and is expected to pass over without much more than a bright show of colors and the awe of everyone who comes out to see it pass over. And then...something goes terribly wrong! Read more to find out what! And where this group of very different high school students are headed to next as they deal with some of the biggest threats that they've ever been a witness too! Enjoy!

(S-K-Y-L-I-G-H-T @ SHACKOUTBACK.NET)

More is on the way! So keep your eyes for it! Hehehe! Like I always say...you never know what I might surprise you with next! And do NOT start making requests! LOL! PLEASE! It's either done already or in the works! It's like yelling at an antfarm to tell them how to build their tunnels. Like...chill. I've got this! ::Giggles:: This is not a Drive Thru window at McDonald's! Whatever you're thinking of asking for...it's on the way! K? No hate. Just...give me a chance to give the coming stories some extra sparkle, k? Give me space to work, that's all I ask.

Big thanks to those of you who took the time to make a few donations to the https://paypal.me/Comsie account on the site! It helps sooooo much! And the less I have to worry about expenses, the more time and energy I have to spend on putting out new chapters of your favorite stories! So THANK YOU! Love you lots!

Also...there are new additions to the GayAuthors 20th Anniversary on the server now! And I'm not sure where they are, but here is the original link (https://gayauthors.org/stories/browse/category/156-2022-anniversary/) and I'll look for a separate link for the second batch so I can pass that along to you as well! K? But it's up there! So casually breeze on by and give them kudos for their hard work! K?

Alright! I'm out of here! I'll talk to you soon! Seezya! And stay beautiful!

"Maybe that’s why life is so precious. No rewind or fast forward… just patience and faith." -Cristina Marrero

Howdy, my beloved Shackers! ::Kisses:: I hope you guys are having a blessed day full of rainbows and sunshine and sneak peeks at a few cute butts in the public shower! Hehehe! They look extra hot when they're all soft and relaxed and sopping wet like that, don't they?

Whew...sorry...I got off topic for a minute there! :P

Anyway, let me keep this quick today and bug you with minimum exposure to my geeky annoyance! Hehehe! There's a brand ne issue available and live for September's issue of Imagine Magazine! Cool? So drop by when you get a chance, and read your fave stories as well as new articles and a variety of cute boys to boot! Have a blast! And let the authors know that you appreciate their hard work by clicking that green 'Up Vote' button on the bottom of every screen! K? It'll be good for your karma! :)

(https://imagine-magazine.org/releases/)

Anyway, have yourselves a good time! And while you're there, grab an Ebook or two! Get a whole collection! It's a great way to carry me with you on the go! Hehehe!

(https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/)

Seezya soon! And stay beautiful, folks!

"We can not guarantee success, but we can strive to deserve it." -George Washington

Merry Christmas, you guys! ::Snickers:: Yeah, I know that it's still Summer time, but who makes the rules about wishing somebody a merry Christmas anyway? And it's MERRY Christmas! Not HAPPY Christmas! You folks overseas stop that shit! Hehehe, it sounds weird! :P

Seriously though, I've got a surprise goodie for you all tonight! A brand new chapter of the series, "A Home For Christmas" is now up on the site and ready for you guys to dive into! And this will be finished up and made into an ebook for the holidays this year! So be sure to check out the last remaining chapters here for free! And, if you have a few extra bucks to spare (I always make my ebooks as cheap as I possibly can for you guys), feel free to pick up the re-edited and polished up version of the story and many others in the Comicality Ebook Section so you can carry it around with you wherever you go! Go ahead and get boners in public! It'll be cool, I won't tell! Promise! Hehehe!

Also, let me get down on my knees and plead for your awesome donations to the https://paypal.me/Comsie account on the site! It supports the site, which keeps me happy! And that means that I get time to work even harder to keep YOU guys happy! So thanks in advance! And I love you lots!

Enjoy the new chapter of "A Home For Christmas", and look forward to more of what Aric and Blake get up to as their holiday weekend moves forward from here! :P

Seezya soon! And there's more coming! ::Nods:: Believe me!

Happy 20th anniversary again, GayAuthors! Love you guys! :)

"First love is a kind of vaccination that immunizes a man from catching the disease a second time." -Honoré de Balzac

It is just past midnight where I am right now, which means that I can officially wish GayAuthors a very happy 20 year anniversary online! Thank you for building such an amazing place for encouraging and supporting some of the best writing talent online, and for being a symbol for quality, learning, and family! ::High Fives:: all around! September 13th is your day! So enjoy! And cheers to another 20 in the future!!!

Alright...I've got a ton of stuff to put out, so let me keep this short and get stuff ready to go! A little extra Comsie polish goes a long way, ya know? Hehehe!

Tonight, we've got a brand new chapter of "GFD: Children Of Sunset" waiting in the wings for ya! So check it out at GFD: Children Of Sunset @ SHACHOUTBACK.NET and let me know what you think of this 15th chapter! You know how much I love to hear from you guys! ::Giggles::

Speaking of which...thank you soooo much for all of the super sweet comments on my GA Anthology story, "If Memory Serves"!!! Wow, I really appreciate the comments and reviews! I am still behind, but I will be doing my best to read some of the others and giving reviews as well this coming week if I can! I've just banging away on this keyboard until my fingers crack lately! Hehehe! But Ill get back to you soon! MWAH! Thank you!

And if you haven't read "If Memory Serves" yet, be sure to check it out as a part of the GayAuthors.org anthology! And be sure to leave all of the authors some love and praise whenever you get a chance! I'm sure they more than deserve it! K?

(https://gayauthors.org/stories/browse/category/156-2022-anniversary/)

Little last minute touches will be going up on this month's issue of Imagine Magazine soon! So look for that around the 15th (give or take), and see what other goodies we plan to have waiting for you! Also, if you've got something dark or spooky that you want to add to the October issue, let me know! I LOVE Halloween! Hehehe! So the more creepy fiction that we can get, the better! Hope to see ya then! Or take a look at all of our previous issues if you're just looking to smile for a while. :) We'll be happy to have you there!

(https://imagine-magazine.org/releases/)

More ebooks are coming this month, and even more in October! So look for those in the Comicality Ebook Section and pick up your copies today! And an INFINITE amount of thanks goes out to you guys who donated to the https://paypal.me/Comsie account!!! OMG! You guys always come in clutch! Thank you! And I love you lots! I couldn't keep doing this without your help!

That's it for now, but not for long! Stick around! Hehehe, you never know what might pop up next! ::Nods::

NO! Don't start making suggestions or leaving orders behind! Hehehe, it's not a drive-thru! Relax...and let me entertain you for a while. Shhhhhh! ::Kiss::

Take care! And I'll seezya soon!

"Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses, and some don’t turn up at all." -Sam Ewing

This is a brand NEW story...HEY, don't groan and complain...it's a one shot! I promise! It's complete! And this was written specifically for GayAuthors to be a part of their 20 year anniversary celebration online!

If any of you reading this get a few extra seconds, just think about how much joy and camaraderie and honor this site has brought to sooooo many people over the years. Readers looking for quality stories that inspire the mind and warm the heart. And authors searching for understanding and validation. If it weren't for GayAuthors, I wouldn't be here. It simply wouldn't be possible. And now look at us, and all of the talent that have found a home of their own online, since then. I owe them everything! And I'm excited to be a part of their milestone anniversary this year!

(Happy anniversary to you too, Cia! Hehehe! Two milestones in one!)

This new story, "If Memory Serves", is now live and ready to go! Have fun! And let me know what you think whenever you get a chance! Cool? This is a link to all of the GA Anthology stories so far! So read them all, and let all of those authors know how you feel about their hard work and creativity! Love and respect to you guys! Always! :)

https://gayauthors.org/stories/browse/category/156-2022-anniversary/

Alright, that's it for now! i believe I'm caught up! Hehehe....for NOW! :P

Seezya soon!

"I'm a SURVIVOR! I'm not gon' give up! I'm not gon' stop! I'm gon' work HARDER! I'm a SURVIVOR! I'm gonna make it! I will survive! Keep on surviving!" -Destiny's Child

Howdy, y'all! ::Tips my Comsie cowboy hat::!

As many of you have noticed, I have been extremely busy with the site and all lately, and there are many more goodies coming your way soon! I just have to train myself back into balancing things out again so I don't forget anything! A mailing list announcement, for example! Hehehe!

First off...thanks to all of you guys who went out and grabbed ebooks this month and last month as well! It really does help me out, and there will be some more exclusives coming in the near future! So keep an eye out for those! You won't want to miss them! Also, MAJOR hugs and kisses go out to you guys who selflessly donated to the https://paypal.me/Comsie account to help me keep my head above water! It's highly appreciated! And I hope my stories can repay you for the kindness! Always remember, I love you too! MWAH!

That being said, the next chapter of my very first 'fantasy' series, "The Plateau", has been released on the Shack if you want to go by and check it out! I have to admit, this is one of those stories that intimidates me, because it involves so much world building and character depth before I can even really move into other parts of the series! But I want to do it! I want it to be really different from everything that I've done before, and different from what you guys have read before...while still maintaining a bit of that familiar Comsie magic that you've grown so accustomed to. So give it a look! And if you get a chance, let me know what you think! K?

(The Plateau @ SHACKOUTBACK.NET)

More is on the way! I've got a LOT of stuff to accomplish today! So wish me luck! You know...the good kind! Seezya soon!

"When you loose sight of your path, listen for the destination in your heart." -Katsura Hoshin

Hello, one and all in 'Shackerville'.

I just wanted you guys to know that I am still here, and I didn't suddenly up and vanish on you all. K?

I've been seriously out of commission for the past week or so, and I'm still kinda reeling from it. Sometimes...life will completely blindside you with something that you truly feel in your heart of hearts...will be too much for you to handle. And it hurts. It really does. But...as Rocky said, "Its not about how hard you hit...it's about how hard you can GET hit, and keep moving forward! How much you can take, and keep moving forward! Because that's how WINNING is done!" And yes, there will be times when I have to cry it out and storm off stage for a short while...but I refuse to just disappear on you guys. K? I'm going to keep pushing for as long as I possibly can. I guess, I just needed you all to know that.

Thanks to all of you for your concern and the virtual hugs. I'll be getting back to you soon. I just need a few more days to get back on my feet and return to a place of balance again. K? And MAJOR thanks for the donation to the https://paypal.me/Comsie Paypal account, as it always makes life quite a lot easier. Thank you. And I love you too.

All that being said, a brand new issue of our monthly online effort, Imagine Magazine, is live and waiting for you whenever you're ready. K? We've got all of our usual goodies, with the promise of more to come next month and beyond. Thanks to everyone involved, and to everyone who worked to put it all together while I was still trying to pull myself back together. It looks beautiful. ((Hugz)) Check it out, and give your faves some love.

(https://imagine-magazine.org/releases/)

There is one small delay though, and that is for the new ebook, "Safe Haven" from the "Shelter" series. Just give me a couple of days for a last minute edit and then it get it published to join the others. (All Comicality ebooks available at https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/) This will be the fourth prequel to the "Shelter" series, and your sneak peek into how quickly everything broke down into chaos. After that? You can expect Book One of the "Shelter" series itself, as well as new chapters popping up on the site and in Imagine afterward. Cool?

That only leaves one more prequel to go. "Release Me". Be sure to stick round for that one. :)

That's it for now. But you will be hearing from me soon. Take care. Love Always...

Comsie

"I'm a SURVIVOR! I'm not gon' give up! I'm not gon' stop! I'm gon' work HARDER! I'm a SURVIVOR! I'm gonna make it! I will survive! Keep on surviving!" -Destiny's Child

Hi Fort Family!

As many of you may be unaware, on Thursday evening our service provider was one of many who experienced a complete outage that took our entire community down for a short period of time. I won't go into any details but we are not complaining about the speed in which this issue was addressed. The reason for this post is to request that any major site updates or important chapter postings should be postponed to allow for temporary fixes to receive permanent repairs. Where the work continues, I would consider all of our sites "Read Only" for a day or two. I will attempt a current backup as a "Just Incase" but, if we experience DNS issues resulting from the outage, new work could be lost.

So please join us in thanking those involved in such a speedy recovery but to be safe, do some reading and let your readers angrily stare at your newest cliffhanger one or two more days. 🤣

*HUGZ*

That's right, folks, chapter 29 is now up and ready for you to (hopefully) enjoy as this series winds down to its inevitable end. It has been quite a few years since it began, and the teens involved had all grown up to be fine and sexy young men in their own right! Hehehe, but this teen fanfic is going to be coming to a close within the next few chapters or so. So enjoy! And please let me know what you think of the story when you get a chance! :P

Also...no. Evan Elliott is not a real life character! He was made up for the story! Greyson, Chandler, and Asa, are though. Also...the entire series is being extensively reworked and rewritten as you read this! And it's going to drop your jaws when you guys see what I've got planned! Hehehe! Who knows? This time next year? I'm working on it! There's a lot of brain twisting stuff involved! :P

In the meantime, check out the new chapter to catch up with what's going on! (Waiting Outside The Lines @ SHACKOUTBACK.NET) Cool?

I want to thank you guys for being patient with me while I took a few days to be with my family. My uncle's passing from cancer kind of hit us hard, and we all just needed some time to take a breath. You know? My apologies for the break...but thanks for sticking with me. As usual, you guys came through to support me when I needed it most. I hope that I can do the same for you every now and then. Thank you.

Also, thanks for grabbing some of the new ebooks this month! There are more coming next week, but it helps. (https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/) And to everyone who donated money to the https://paypal.me/Comsie account...kisses and belly rubs to every last one of you! Thank you! Every penny counts! more than you know!

I've gotta run! But I'll be back soon with more! Also...there is a new Imagine Magazine Q & A on the forums right now! About control in a relationship. I'll be adding my own thoughts tomorrow night, but please feel free to share your thoughts and feelings on the subject! We're a community, and we all love to hear what it is that you've got to say. K? So check out the Shack Forum (https://www.voy.com/15900/) and the Comicality Cafe to add your two cents and be a part of the discussion. :) (https://gayauthors.org/forums/forum/323-cafe/)

Seezya soon! More to come! And I love you lots! Take care!

"No pressure...no diamonds." -Thomas Carlyle

It'll just be for a couple of days.

As you guys know, my uncle passed away from cancer last week, and arrangements had to be made this past weekend. So my mother and I have to drive a few hours out of town for the ceremony. (I hate funerals. i really do. But I couldn't live with myself if I didn't go.)

I leave tomorrow afternoon, but I'll be back on Friday morning. K? I'm taking my laptop with me, but I won't be able to post much or get any 'Comsie-Work' done with everybody around. So take care of yourselves, take care of the site, and take care of each other, while I'm gone. K?

Seezya soon!

And, as always, thanks to those of you who have been truly holding me up by grabbing ebooks this month (https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/) and for making donations to the https://paypal.me/Comsie account! It really does make a difference. Especially during times like this. Thank you.

Tonight, I'm going to mostly concentrate on emails and stuff, maybe have a few beers, and that'll be that. :P

Everything continues as soon as I come back. Cool? Seeya then. :)

"We all have wounds, but you can’t let that be an excuse to sit on the sidelines. Sometimes in life you have to play in pain." -Joel Olsteen

New ebooks are going to be popping up more and more in the near future! Because this is my job now! Hehehe! So hard work means good fortune! At least, I hope so! :P

Anyway, the newest ebook version of "On The Outside" (Book Five) is now available on Amazon.com if any of you guys want to run over and grab a copy! Cool? I hope you guys will enjoy it, and be sure to spread the word! Thanks so much for supporting the site! I love you lots for it! Mwah!

You can find the newest ebook in the Comicality Ebook Section on Imagine Magazine! (https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/) Be the first to get your copy, and carry it with you if you don't mind getting a boner on the train or bus! LOL! Cool?

Also...my uncle passed away after a long battle with cancer. And I miss him already. But I'd rather have him rest in peace than suffer alive, you know? So...love always to him. And just...live life for all it's worth while you can, you guys. It matters. It really does. :(

Take care. And I'll seezya soon. Stay beautiful, and I'll talk to you later.

And, of course...thanks to all of ou who found it in your hearts to donate a few dollars to the https://paypal.me/Comsie account online. Thank you so much for helping me out when I needed it most. I have more stories coming your way as fast as I can edit them, so I hope it counts as payback for the love that you've shown me. Love you too. And I'll seezya soon!

"When pain brings you down, don't be silly, don't close your eyes and cry, you just might be in the best position to see the sunshine." -Alanis Morissette

It's a late night posting, but there's more new stuff for you guys to enjoy! Hehehe! Because I work super hard for you guys! It's kinda my 'thing', so get used to it! ::Giggles::

Anyway, a brand new chapter of the series, "After Practice", has just been posted on the site! And let's see what the potential dating possibilities might be for our lovely duo, Trey and Dallas! Check it out! And if you get a couple of seconds to let me know what you think of the story...please leave a comment and let me know! I cherish all of your comments! So don't be shy, k? They let me know that I'm doing something right for a change! Hehehe!

(After Practice @ SHACKOUTBACK.NET)

Also, more love goes out to you guys who have gone out of your way to grab some of my ebooks (https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/) or have put just a few dollars aside to donate to the https://paypal.me/Comsie account! Thank you soooo much! I mean, some people raise over a HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS for a hell of a lot less hard work! I just want gas money and groceries! So consider me a cheap date! LOL! Thank you so much for the love! And look for more stuff to come this weekend! Seezya then!

Take care! I love you with my whole heart! And I'll talk to you soon! Take care! And stay beautiful, Shackers! Mwah!

"I wanna be the best who ever did it. Don't know if that goal is feasible or it isn't. But if it is, then God, if you're listening...please, give me the strength to crush ALL competition! You can't blame me for dreaming, I'm a dreamer! And if I'm coming off brash, please, forgive me! But that's all I want! I just wanna be the illest MC! That's all I want! At the same time, be as real as can be!" -Eminem

What's up, Shackers? :P

So happy to see you guys again! It keeps me smiling! I hope you've been enjoying the new stories and chapters, so that they can keep you smiling too! Life is beautiful, after all, isn't it? Hehehe!

Anyway, to keep this short and not waste your reading time, a brand new chapter of the gay teen vampire Western, "GFD: Children Of Sunset" is now up and available for you guys to jump into and hopefully enjoy! So check it out and let me know what you think whenever you get a chance! K? MWAH!!!

(GFD: Children Of Sunset @ SHACKOUTBACK.NET)

Also, thanks for grabbing some of my ebooks from the Comicality Ebook section! (https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/) LOL! And yes..."GFD: Nightfall" has a MUCH more dramatic and action packed ending than the one you've seen on the site! Hehehe! The ebook versions are more enhanced. Considered them 'directors cuts' of the stories you've come to know and love! So thanks for the comments! And I'm glad you liked the updates!

And I cant even begin to express how grateful I am for the donations to the https://paypal.me/Comsie account this past week! Those donations really saved me! Oh God...thank you sooooo much! I was running out of options, and you guys came through for me. Thank you. And I'll love you forever!

I've got to run! But just know that my heart is with you. Always. K? Take care. And stay beautiful. Seezya soon!

"I'm a SURVIVOR! I'm not gon' give up! I'm not gon' stop! I'm gon' work HARDER! I'm a SURVIVOR! I'm gonna make it! I will survive! Keep on surviving!" -Destiny's Child

Happy Saturday, folks! Yes, it's me again! With some more goodies to hopefully brighten your day! Hehehe!

Because if you've got just a LITTLE bit of something to give to the people you love? Then give it away! So take it! All of it! All I have and all that I am! Just smile for me, k? That's what matters to me more than anything else!

Thanks for the comments and visits to the newest issue of Imagine Magazine! I'm glad you guys liked it! And just wait until August! Hehehe, you're gonna love that one! Mwah!

(https://imagine-magazine.org/releases/)

Anyway, there is a brand new chapter up for the story "A Home For Christmas" tonight! So, if you're a fan, be sure to dive right in and let me know what you think about the new chapter! I always appreciate the feedback, and I KNOW that you've got 90 seconds to type out something to let me know that you enjoy what I do. So give me a heads up when you get a chance. I like to smie too, ya know? Hehehe!

(A Home For Christmas @ SHACKOUTBACK.NET)

As always, thank you sooooo much for grabbing some of the ebooks I've got on Amazon (https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/) from the Comicality Ebook Section on Imagine! And also for any and all donations that some of you have made to the https://paypal.me/Comsie account as well! You're my new best friends! Hehehe! Seriously, ten dollars means a LOT to me right now! So thank you! And I love you lots! I hope the new stories and chapters are enough to pay you back, tenfold!

That's it for now! Seezya soon with more! Love always, and stay beautiful! Cool? Later!

"I wanna be the best who ever did it. Don't know if that goal is feasible or it isn't. But if it is, then God, if you're listening...please, give me the strength to crush ALL competition! You can't blame me for dreaming, I'm a dreamer! And if I'm coming off brash, please, forgive me! But that's all I want! I just wanna be the illest MC! That's all I want! At the same time, be as real as can be!" -Eminem

...And that means a brand new issue of Imagine Magazine is now live and ready to go!

So drop on by and check out your favorites from JeffP, MrM, Sean E, Myke D, and more! As well as the usual circus of fun stuff, writing tips on using symbolism in your stories, and more! So have fun, and remember to hit that green 'Up Vote' button on the bottom of the screens to show our hard working authors some love! Cool?

(https://imagine-magazine.org/releases/)

I'm keeping this short tonight! But I'll be back soon! Seezya then! Love always!

"Friendship is the hardest thing in the world to explain. It’s not something you learn in school. But if you haven’t learned the meaning of friendship, you really haven’t learned anything." -Muhammad Ali

Happy Thursday to all of my beautiful people out there! I hope you're doing alright! And that life is all blowjobs and gumdrops for ya! Because...what better life is there, right? Hehehe!

I have been answering a ton of emails lately, and I will be sending them out later on tonight! So much damn fun talking to you guys again! I'll have to swing by the chat some time soon so I can do it in real time! I've Just got my hands full with a bunch of stuff at the moment! But hey...when you guys make time, I make time. Tit for tat, and all that jazz! Hehehe!

Today, I'm posting a new chapter for the miniseries, "Whistle And Pop", which I started as a 4th of July story for Imagine Magazine originally (https://imagine-magazine.org/releases/), and then...Covid hit. Hehehe, so a major pause on that one. But we're all healing and getting back to our new sense of 'normal', so why not bring back the classics and move towards wrapping them up too. :)

Enjoy the newest chapter of "Whistle And Pop" for July, and look for more soon! Cool? (https://gayauthors.org/story/comicality/whistle-and-pop/)

Huge thanks to those of you who appreciate what I do online with my stories and all, and help to support me with donations to the https://paypal.me/Comsie account! I have recently been made aware of some rather rude comments on my stories lately...but it's ok. Honestly. Thank you for standing up for me as friends...no...as FAMILY! ((Hugz)) But it really doesn't bother me anymore. This is what I do. And anyone who doesn't like me? Bet against me. Period. Let's see how that works out for them. Hehehe!

I've got love to give in infinite supply! So don't sweat it. K? I'm doing my job as a writer. What are they doing as a so-called 'fan'? You tell me which side is slacking in this scenario.

Yeah...I thought so.

Anyway, I've gotta run! So take care! And I'll talk to you soon! Laters!

"They say a person needs just three things to be truly happy in this world: someone to love, something to do, and something to hope for." -Tom Bodett

I hope this announcements finds you all doing well and enjoying life for all that it is! Never forget to find some time to unwind if you get the chance! It does wonders for the soul! :)

Anyway, let's get back to business before my fingers finish cramping up on me from typing so damn much! LOL!

A brand new chapter of the "Gone From Daylight" spinoff story, "Fanboys", has just been posted! This one isn't a vampire story! Instead, it exists in a fictitious world where "GFD" is actually a best selling novel series and movie franchise! Kevin has always been a huge fan of his favorite gay teen vampire story...and suddenly runs into another teen named Parker who feels the same way! So check it out, and let's see if we can get these two cuties talking to one another, shall we? Hehehe! Who knows where this might lead?

(https://gayauthors.org/story/comicality/gfdfanboys/)

Let me know what you think whenever you guys get a chance! I always love to hear your feedback!

And, before I go...thanks go out to all of you guys who really REALLY helped me out with your donations to the https://paypal.me/Comsie account on the site when I really needed it most. My health issues are doing much better now, and i have you to thank for that! Those five and ten dollar donations really make a huge difference! And they keep me afloat! i know that I 'beg' sometimes, but it's either that or starve. Hehehe, and I ain't starving! Then again, tough times build humility, right?

So thank you, thank you, thank you!!! All I've got to give back is my talent for now. But I'd buy every last one of you a flying car if I could! Hehehe! :P

Alright, that's it for now! I'm going to try to answer more emails tonight and tomorrow night if I can! K? So keep an eye out for me, and I hope to talk to you soon!

Love always! And smile for me, k?

Seezya soon!

"I get nervous when I don't get nervous. If I'm nervous I know I'm going to have a good show." -Beyonce

Howdy, Shackers! ::Kisses:: Go out to all of you! New Shackers too! Get some of this free love! Hehehe!

Anyway, really quick...a brand new chapter of the "On The Outside" series has been posted to the site! So check in, and let me know what you think! Every now and then I have the urge to speak my mind, you know? This was one of those chapters when I wrote it. I just wish that I could have gotten it out for Pride month like I planned to. But, better late than never, right?

I just want to do something good. Something that will be remembered when I'm gone. It's a blessing to say that I had all of this love in my heart and I just gave it away. There's no better feeling than that. Trust me. Try it out some time. You might like it. :P

(On The Outside @ SHACKOUTBACK.NET)

Take care! And I'll seezya soon! Always reember...I love you lots! MWAH!!!

"And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don't believe in magic will never find it." -Roald Dahl

A happy 4th of July to everybody! Whether you celebrate it as a holiday or not! Who needs a reason to be happy, anyway? Hehehe!

I wasn't expecting my family to really be around this weekend, but I should have known better. Sorry...I'm such a Chicago boy! We make PLANS! You know? Like a week in advance! "Let's get together next week and do 'blah blah blah'! Whereas, around here with family, it's like, "I'm on my cell phone, I'll be there in ten minutes! Let's hang out!" Grrrrr! Maybe I've got stuff to do today on my own or...? Whatever. Fuck it. Come on by.

Anyway, I guess it's a good thing. So I shouldn't complain. I love my family. Just...need a game plan sometimes so life doesn't get thrown all into chaos every other week.

I'm keeping this short today, and wanted to let you guys know that the "Gone From Daylight" spinoff, "King's Order", is now up on the site in the "GFD: Worlds" section! (GFD: King's Order @ SHACKOUTBACK.NET) The vampires that inhabit the world that I buit for the main story have been around for a very VERY long time! And they all have their own stories throughout many different eras in human history! This is an introduction to Celwyn's story from a more Medieval period in history! So check it out, and let me know what you think when you get a chance!

It's storming like crazy here right now! And I hope it keeps up all night! LOL! I'm so done with fireworks. Once in a while, they're fun...but enough already. Bright colors, loud noises...I get it! Can we stop now? Geez!

I'm getting my stuff ready for the July issue of Imagine Magazine already! Hopefully, I'm a little bit ahead of the game this time around, so I won't hold everybody up like I did last month! (https://imagine-magazine.org/releases/) And there are more stories coming this week! So stick around! Hehehe, have fun with us!

HUGE thanks to everybody who grabbed one of the ebook versions of my stories this past month! I hope the extra bits that I tossed in there and the re-edited versions were worth the purchase! More to come soon! So keep your eyes on the Comicality Ebook section this Summer! It's sure to be a wild one! (https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/) And thank you for keeping me afloat with your donations to the paypal.me/Comsie account! I would have crumbled and fallen all to pieces a long time ago if it wasn't for you guys! Thank you for the love! MWAH!

That's all for now! But I'll seezya soon! K? Take care! And love always!

"Fake friends are no different than shadows, they stick around during your brightest moments, but disappear during your darkest hours." -Unknown

Keeping this one quick, as this is going to be a massively busy day for the Shack Out Back! ::Giggles:: It's not my fault! I swear! I live in a place where a lot of people have, like...NOTHING to do! In Chicago...EVERYBODY has something to do! We make *PLANS*! Hello???

Anyway, I was just informed that I'm spending time with family this weekend without warning, but I'll be here as much as humanly possible, because they could have given me a game plan ahead of time. My spontaneity has limits, you know? :P

Anyway, a brand new chapter of the "Picture Me And You" series has just been posted on the site! I'm working hard to catch up with some changes that have been made, but I always have a backup and an alternative to get you guys new stuff as fast as I possibly can! Cool? Give me a learning curve, I'm not good at this techy stuff. The creative side of the brain is what I'm working with, nine times out of ten. Hehehe!

(Picture Me And You @ shackoutback.net)

THANKS to those of you who sent in feedback and donated to the paypal.me/Comsie account on the site! As always, everything is private, and I truly appreciate the love and support! So thanks, you guys! And thanks for those of you who grabbed some of my ebooks as well! More are on the way! So check out the Ebook section when you get a chance! Up next? "Safeguard" and "Boys Of Widow Lake: Depths Of Devotion"!

(https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/)

That's it for now! But you'll hear more from me today! Hehehe! I'm going to stay on schedule, family be damned! :P And come by and have some fun with us on the Shack forum if you get a chance! We'd love to meet you! There are a lot of new fans popping up these days! So welcome to the asylum! And have a blast!

(https://www.voy.com/15900/)

Gotta run! But I'll seezya soon! More emails coming this weekend! So I'll talk to you then! Laters!

"True regret is knowing you missed your only opportunity to be simply a good friend to someone that was exactly like you." -Shannon L. Alder

Howdy, everybody! Hehehe! I hope you guys are all still giggling and enjoying life! I definitely am, rough patches and all!

Let me start out by thanking everybody again for the super generous donations to the paypal.me/Comsie account to help me out in my time of need! Love you lots! And it has helped me out soooo much! Those little emergencies cost so much. Hehehe, and I can only eat so many ramen noodles before I begin to lose my fuckin' MIND! So thanks for being my angels! :)

That being said, the circus is back open for business tonight! Starting with a brand new story called, "GFD: Ammo Nation"! As Justin's presence becomes more obvious to other vampires both in daylight and in darkness...preparations are being made for what could be a serious upheaval in the near future! His secret won't be secret for much longer. But it's not like he wasn't warned ahead of time, hehehe! This is where all of the stories, past, present, and future, begin to intersect in a major way! So check out this first chapter (There are only two) to see what's going on! Let me know what you think whenever you get a chance! ((Hugz)) In advance!

I'm not exactly sure what's going on with GayAuthors at the moment, but I can't post the text for any new stories at the moment. I'm asking for some assistance on this, and as soon as I get it worked out, I'll be putting it there too. But, if you want to read the new story right now, it'll be in the Comicality Library on my site! K?

(https://www.voy.com/17262/)

And, while you're there...come and have some fun with us on the Shack's main forum too! just music, and movies, and cute boys, and a ton of giggles! We're a family! So come on over and kick your feet up whenever you want to relax. :P

(https://www.voy.com/15900/)

Alright, that's it for now! Have fun! And thanks for the ebook support, as well! Every last penny helps! And there will be more ebooks in a week or so! So stick around! You won't want to miss out! I always make those better than the originals! I always want to do my best for you guys, and for everybody who needs an example of what joy could be like in this life...if only you hold onto it. You know?

(https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/)

Seezya soon! And may the force be with you!

"Good is not something you are...it is something you do." -Ms Marvel

Well, hello there, Shackers!!! XD

It has been a week or two, I know, but I wanted to catch you all up on what's been going on and deliver some more goodies for your entertainment! Deal?

First off...I know that many of you may not be active on any of the Shack forums right now, and might have missed it...but I recently had a bit of an 'episode' with my health, and had to be rushed into urgent care to get things worked out and recover. So my interactions have been severely limited this month so far, and I am quickly catching up to get this train back on the tracks. But I love you all, and it's good to be home again where I belong! Hehehe! Mwah!

Unfortunately, everything has been thrown a few days back from my original plans, but despite the delays throwing everything out of whack...the show must go on! And that begins today with the newest issue of Imagine Magazine! This is for the month of June, and it is dedicated to 'Pride' month, as well as welcoming our new mascot, Adam! Hehehe, so drop by and check out the stories and articles that are waiting for you! I wish I could have added even more, but....you know...life. ::Shrugs:: And don't forget to hit that green 'Up Vote' button at the bottom of every page to let our hard working authors know that you love them as much as they love you back! Cool? :P

(https://imagine-magazine.org/releases/)

Also, HUGE thanks for the email congrats to commemorate the Shack's Anniversary online on June 19th! We are officially in year 25 now, and this is one of the biggest projects and most dedicated efforts that I've ever taken on in my entire life! And you know what? Every last moment of it has been worth it! So thank you for a quarter CENTURY'S worth of love and support, you guys! The celebration has been pushed back to this weekend...but I'll be ready! Will you?

And THANK YOU for the donations to the paypal.me/Comsie account as well! Best anniversary presents ever!

Alright...let me get my P's and Q's in order here! And I'll seezya this weekend! K? Take care! And stay beautiful!

"I'm a SURVIVOR! I'm not gon' give up! I'm not gon' stop! I'm gon' work HARDER! I'm a SURVIVOR! I'm gonna make it! I will survive! Keep on surviving!" -Destiny's Child

Yeah...sometimes I have to deal with some of my own inner emotional pain by getting a few thins off of my chest. But, once it's done...it's done. So I ust have to check that off of my list of thins that I need to get rid of in order to be a functional human being in everyday life. Hehehe, something that I highly recommend for anybody dealing with emotional pain and trauma. It's good for ya! Promise! :)

Anyway, howdy to all of our brand NEW Shackers that are popping up online! Don't feel scared! Hehehe, you're family now! So welcome aboard! We're happy to have you drop by! And HI, South Korea!!! Yay!!! I love you guys!!! Keep in touch, and spread the word about the stories! You guys are AWESOME!!!

Anyway, the newest chapter of "My One True Weakness" is now up and ready to go for all of you fans of the series! Let me know what you think when you get a chance, k? Thanks in advance for the love and support! And for every penny that you guys donate to the paypal.me/Comsie account, as it keeps me from being too poor and stupid to write new stuff during the week! LOL! So the more you help me out, the more you benefit from new stories! Promise! ::Kiss::

I'm NOT a slacker! I swear! If you can find an author that works harder than me online, I'd love to meet 'em! ::Giggles:: I'm a LEGEND with my work ethic, dammit!!!

Alright, I've had some fun with you all. Time to get some sleep. I'll seezya soon though! Take care! Love always!

"A person is, among all else, a material thing, easily torn and not easily mended." -Ian McEwan

Hehehe, what? Gay teen vampires in the old West? Is that even possible?

Of COURSE it's possible! LOL! Vampires have been around forever! Hehehe! So, if you want a glimpse of what that might look like from a "Gone From Daylight" series perspective...then check this one out! Because cute boys falling in love are just as eternal as the vampires themselves! Enjoy! And let me know what you think when you get a chance! I always love hearing your comments and feedback! Love you lots! And thanks in advance!

(https://imagine-magazine.org/releases/)

I'm working on formatting and editing my submissions for this month's Imagine Magazine for Pride Month (https://imagine-magazine.org/releases/), as well as gearing up for the Shack anniversary on June 19th! So keep checking back, folks! And I will try to come back and talk to everybody in the chatroom as well! So, if you're signed into our Discord chatroom, I hope to see ya there some time soon! I always put out an alert whenever I stop by. I wish that I could do so more often, but 'Comsie Work' can be exhausting! Hehehe! Still...I like to have fun too! So stop by! Make some new friends! There are a ton of really good people there! Give them a wave for me!

I've gotta run! But I'll seezya soon! Cool?

Stay safe! And stay beautiful!

"And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don't believe in magic will never find it." -Roald Dahl

Good evening, one and all! So very happy to see you again! :)

I certainly hope that you guys enjoyed your Memorial Day weekend! Honestly, before I lived close enough to be able to simply drive on over and visit family or have them visit me...I had no idea that there were SO many holidays in a single year! Yikes! It's...different. But I enjoy spending time with them. Weird, right?

Anyway, like the subject says, there is a brand new chapter of the "New Kid In School" spinoff series, "Kiss Of An Angel" posted on the site right now as you read this! So hurry on over and check it out whenever you get a chance, and let me know what you think! Cool?

(Kiss Of An Angel @ shackoutback.net)

Also, tomorrow is June 1st! And that only gives me a few weeks to fix up something that I have been working really REALLY hard on in secret for the Shack's anniversary on June 19th!!! Hehehe! Every year, I try to challenge myself in some way that will make my online birthday something special...and I'm a little scared this time around. But, I guess that's the whole point, isn't it? I'm not saying another word until the 19th! But wish me luck! I can't say that I've done anything like this, and I just hope that I can pull it off. ::Fingers Crossed::

That's it for now! Take care! And HUGE thanks to everyone who bought ebooks for the month of May! You guys are SO friggin' cool for that! Love you! ((Hugz)) I couldn't be more grateful! Tell your friends!

(https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/)

Seezya soon!

"Don't appreciate me, I'm not up to it. Don't criticize me, I don't deserve it. Just be my friend and forgive me, because I am craving for it." -Debasish Mridha

Anyone who has been around the Fort Family Community for more than a few years knows that we love our quirks. Sometimes the best memories come from our goofiest moments. In the beginning, some really funny moments became ingrained in our stories, our sites, and even in the community in general. Sometimes something we clowned about in chat one day, would become an actual "Thing" that we would work to keep alive. One such event was born in a late night Shack Outback chat as a goof, and the next day Comicality sent out an email making a declaration that we were all to celebrate a Random Cake Holiday. 16 years later, I see to it that email goes out again. I'm off to the store now to get mine ;)

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May 28, 2006

*Random Cake Holiday* Emailed By Comicality!

That's right dammit! I said 'Random Cake Holiday'! Hehehe! Don't ask any questions, don't worry about the rhyme or reason WHY you should do it...just DO IT! We had a conversation in the chat tonight, and this lack of cake is just unforgivable. So today, Sunday, I want each and every single person reading this, to go out somewhere and find yourself a piece of cake to eat! I don't care HOW you get it, or WHAT kind of cake it is! But there are just way too many people who have gone TOO long without having a piece of cake!

You can laugh all you want! Feel silly doing it! I don't care! Whatever! Just go out, find some cake, and enjoy it for the simple fact that you CAN! And I'm not talking about some moldy old store bought sliver of cake that you can buy for a quarter at the counter of your local gas station! I mean actual *CAKE*! Go to a bakery, go to a neighbor's house, hit up the old lady that does volunteer work at the resource center in your area, bake your own and give half of it away to someone else who doesn't have cake, play your Cake cd on your car radio..whatever...but don't you DARE let the sun set without getting a taste of that sweet sweet cake goodness! C'mon...don't you want some CAKE??? I do!

The only time we get to have cake is at weddings, birthdays, Bar Mitzvahs, bachelor parties, and occassionally during some kinky sex fetish game with a stripper who doesn't mind getting covered in frosting. And that's just wrong! So if you needed a reason to eat cake, then here it is. It's cake day. GO! Get some! Enjoy it! Do it for the simple fact that you have absolutely NO reason to do it other than I told you so! Hehehe! Savor it! 

Shit....I'm going to get mine as soon as I get up tomorrow! Believe me! Mmmm cake...

Spread the word! 

And when you bite down into that soft delicious bread....you scream out to the world, "I've got CAKE bitches!!!!!!" 

Howdy, Shackers! And happy Sunday to you all!

I hope that you guys enjoyed Mother's Day weekend last week! I, unfortunately, was sick on that particular day...and I felt really bad for it. But I made it all up to her every chance that I got over the past few days! It was a good time! Hearing my mom laugh out loud just invigorates my spirit sometimes, you know? ((Hugz))

Anyway, just a few things for right now!

The GayAuthors Premium series, "A Fresh Start", came to an end this week! So if you have a Premium account, or want to pick one up...go on over and check it out when you get a chance! From beginning to end! Cool? This one is an exclusive! So don't miss out! And look for the next Premium series to continue soon! Then you'll have another reason to stop by! Seezya there! :P

(https://gayauthors.org/subscriptions/)

Also, huge thanks for everybody who grabbed an ebook from the Comicality Ebook section this month! (https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/) And super smooches for the donations to the paypal.me/Comsie account to help me out personally and keep me going strong! You have no idea how much you guys have kept my head up through hard times! So thanks from the botto of my heart! And I love you all!

I'm working on trying to update my understanding of the Goodreads website, as it has seriously changed a lot, and I can't even get into my old account anymore. They've gone crazy, I swear! But I'm working on it! And, like I said in an earlier announcement...if you guys sign up for your own free account on Goodreads and add some of my ebooks to help me promote...I'll be sending out the first three chapters of my brand new story for a monthly release in Imagine Magazine, "Weight In Gold", as soon as they're finished and you send me the link! Cool? More details to come soon! I'm working on it!

That's it for now! But stick around! I've got more coming your way soon! Take care! :P

"Out of the tree of life I just picked me a plum
You came along and everything's starting to hum Still, it's a real good bet, the best is yet to come
Best is yet to come and babe, won't that be fine?" -Frank Sinatra, Count Basie

Good evening, sweethearts! :)

Just wanted to let you guys know that a brand new issue of Imagine Magazine has just been posted tonight! So check it out whenever you get a chance for new chapters of a bunch of your favorite stories, new articles, and cute boys galore! Don't forget to hit those green 'Up Vote' buttons at the bottom of the screen to let all of our writers know that you appreciate them! K?

(https://imagine-magazine.org/releases/)

This issue is dedicated to our fallen angel, JuJu. It's hard to believe that it's been an entire year already since we lost our friend. Our brother. We miss you, kid. Live on through the heart you gave your stories. And always reember that you were loved while you were here. ((Hugz))

More to come soon. Seezya then, Shackers...

"Instead of worrying about what you cannot control, shift your energy to what you can create." -Roy T. Bennett

I have often been disapointed at the speed in which stories are posted on this site. I come here because it is reminiscent of the original Shack Outback site but often find that the newest posts over on Gay Authors aren't posted at the same time on the mirror site. Sometimes up to a week later. Is there a way to improve posting time as I really don't like the white background behind a Gone From Daylight chapter, it's just wrong.

Thank you...

___

Dear Visitor,

Even though I agree that it would be great to post at the same time, often it is impossible. The person responsible for carrying content over to this site is also responsible for many large websites as well as the hosting service they reside on. This includes Shack many shack featured sites and includes The GFD Bloodbank and Imagine Magazine on top of many, many, many... story hosting sites and services throughout The Fort Family Readers Community. I do my best... Um... He does his best to post and have the time to do so while checking for accuracy at the same time. No rush jobs here, even if it comes with the price of posting a couple of days later. Besides, all releases are Gay Authors exclusives so we realistically should be posting behind their copy.

Hope that answers your question, and thank you for the feedback regarding the site. I too miss reading on the old site which is why the theme here is so retro looking... right down to the little bit of red highlighting in the original Gone From Daylight series. The devil is absolutely in the details! - Jeff

I'm not sure where my brain was last night, but I forgot to send out another announcement through the mailing list! A mistake that I won't be making again any time soon! Hehehe! Even if I have to write myself a note and tape it to the wall saying, "Don't forget the mailing list, you jackass!"

(That's my pet name for myself. Jackass. ::Nods::)

Anyway, the Comicality birthday celebration continues with a brand new chapter of "New Kid In School"! So, if you've been missing Ryan, Randy, and the crew...run on over and take a peek when you get a chance! And let me know what you think when you're finished! Also, thanks for the birthday emails, and the donations to the paypal.me/Comsie Paypal account! Every single penny helps! And you guys helped me put gas in the car this week ('Cause I'm poor! LOL!)! So I love you lots for the much needed assistance! MWAH!!!

More goodies are on the way! So stick around! And let me entertain you! :)

Seezya soon!

"I love you because the entire universe conspired to help me find you." -Paulo Coelho

Yep! Ladies and gentlemen, queens and kings, dudes and dames....hehehe! Today is May 2nd! And that means that it is my birthday! Mwah!!!

Thank you guys soooo much for the emails, the board posts, the ebook grabs, and the special birthday donations to the paypal.me/Comsie account to make this a great day! The best gift ever is just knowing that you are loved! And you guys have demonstrated that through your actions, time and time again, over the many years of me doing this. And I am SO grateful! Thank you for being true fans, true friends, and true family! I love you all!

And now, it's my turn to give something back for your generosity and support! Nothing comes for free! Not when you make me so very happy! So let's celebrate this week, shall we? :)

And we're starting things off with a new chapter of the biggest story on the site tonight! "Gone From Daylight"! A new chapter is now up for you guys to read and hopefully enjoy, with the next one coming soon! I know, I know...vampires aren't your thing....::snickers::! But this series didn't get to be the number one story on the site by default. So...just saying. Give it a peek some time. I might just surprise you. You wouldn't be the first.

You can find the newest chapter at...

(Gone From Daylight 12 - Blood Ties)

And if you're brand new to the series, you can just go to the Story List and scroll all the way down to "Gone From Daylight" and see all of the chapters in order at...

(Full Story - Gone From Daylight)

And...of course, there are the exclusive, re-dited, advanced, director's cut versions of the series so far available as ebooks, with scenes and dialogue and stuff that you won't find anywhere else!

(https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/)

So pick your poison! And look for the next chapter in the next two weeks, because I wanna keep going! LOL! What can I say? I love what I do here online!

That's it for tonight, but look for me to pop up tomorrow! I'm not finished with you yet! Enjoy!

And THANKS again for being so sweet and so amazing to me! There was a time when I never thought I could do something like this and have people be so engaged with it! You give me hope, and purpose, and life! I want to do the same in return! Thank you sooo much!

Seezya soon!

"Release old concepts and energies that keep you in self-punishment patterns. Release old stories and create from a place of love and self-validation." -Gautama Buddha

Happy belated Easter weekend to you all! :P

I actually went to CHURCH this year with my family! That was weird. Well, for me it was. But I enjoyed it. Did the whole Easter Sunday dinner thing too. You know...after staring at a man being strung up and crucified to death for an hour, blood and all (Realistic altar guys...thanks). And yet they look at me weird for liking horror movies. That's crazy to me.

Anyway, the newest issue of Imagine Magazine is now up for your reading enjoyment! So if you're fans of the Shack's official online monthly party involving awesome stories, articles, and cute boys? Then head on over to have a good time! You never know what you're going to find over there! Enjoy!

(https://imagine-magazine.org/releases/)

Also, a quick note to let you know that the site has had a few technical issues behind the scenes that are being dealt with as you read this. Nothing major, but if the site seems a little glitchy for the next week or two...please bear with me as I try to get things lined up again like they should be. Cool? :)

I'm working on emails tonight and tomorrow, plus...we've still got some Spring Break goodies left to pass out! Hehehe, let's just say that Spring Break is going to last until Summer Break this year! You've got no idea what hellish delights I have to show you! ::Snickers:: So don't miss anything! Keep up with the rest of us so you can be one of the cool kids when everybody starts talking about it! Mwah!

Love you all! And I'll seezya soon!

"It's not that I'm so smart, it's just that I stay with problems longer." -Albert Einstein

Is it morning? Ummm...not yet. I guess it's still night. Hehehe...the life of a helpless insomniac! It can be so WEIRD sometimes! Believe me!

Anyways, sorry that I didn't send this out earlier! I thought I already had, but my brain is always juggling 100 objects at once, so I get a little bit lost from time to time. I swear, I need a secretary or something. (Or maybe a super cute college boy intern twink? Ahem! :P)

Two things, really quick...

Number one...as you can see in the subject header above, a brand new chapter of the "Left Without Words" series was posted on the site! So if you're a fan of Shane and Deme experiencing the joy of young love with one another...then rush on over and check it out! Cool? And thanks to you guys who read through it and left a comment or two, or tapped that 'like' button for me. It always makes me happy to know that you guys are still reading. ((Hugz))

Left Without Words @ shackoutack.net

Number two...I am currently finishing off the first few chapters of a brand new story for Imagine Magazine called "Weight In Gold", that will also be published on the site once a month. BUT, here's the thing...I'm trying to build a presence on Goodreads for my stories. Goodreads is a place where people read online novels and books and name their favorites or discuss them with other readers who share the same interests. I just haven't figured out how to do that just yet, and this is where you guys come in. If you take a few minutes to make your own (totally FREE) Goodreads account, maybe add a few ebooks that you like the most, and add this link so other potential fans can find my work and grab a couple of copies of their own (https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/), then you get the first three chapters of "Weight In Gold" all at once! Email me the link to your newly formed Goodreads account, and I email you the chapters! That's it! You would really be helping me out, it won't cost you anything at all, and you won't have to wait three whole months for the chapters of this story to be posted in limited installments! We're all winning in this situation! Right? Hehehe, especially me! And the happier I am...the happier you'll be when I start releasing more story chapters than you can handle! So stick around, and let's make this happen! It would be so cool to have an army behind me! I can only afford to pay you with new stories...but I pay well! Trust me! :P

https://www.goodreads.com/

I think I need a marketing team too to help me with stuff like this. Or maybe...a team of cute twink interns! Hehehe! I already used that joke.

Alright! That's it for now! Enjoy the newest "Left Without Words" chapter! And I'll be back with more soon! Take care! You're more than my friends...you're my family. And I love you lots, k? Stay beautiful!

"Young love—so naive, so immature, so unsophisticated, yet ever so charming! Every generation warns the next of the heartaches and the heartbreaks that come with this love, yet, each generation is eager to experience it." -Margaret Atwood

A very warm greeting goes out to one and all tonight! MWAH! Love you so much! Hehehe!

I'm just sending out an announcement to let you all know that a brand new chapter of "Savage Moon: The New Breed" was released tonight! So, if you're a fan, or maybe a potential fan that wants to start from the very beginning of this long running psychological werewolf thriller...then check it out whenever you get a few free moments! K? And remember to leave a brief comment or hit that 'like' button to let me know if you like it or not! I'm always waiting with baited breath to see how you guys feel about my hard work. So validate me, dammit! LOL!

(All Stories @ shackoutback.net)

Huge thanks and a flurry of snuggles goes out to you guys who have been snatching up some of the ebook versions of the stories lately! Hahaha, and yes, some of them are VERY different from the stories that you see online! I'm glad that you enjoyed the additions! And just you wait until you see what's been added to "Gone From Daylight: Foretold" and "Savage Moon: The New Breed (Book One)! Oh yeah...that book had to be split up to hold it all! ::Giggles:: So have fun! And grab your ebooks today!

(https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/)

Also, thanks for the MORE than welcome donations to the paypal.me/Comsie account, as it helps me put as in the car and keep a few snacks around for those late nights when I'm writing and need something to munch on. Thanks to you...I can keep this train rolling, day after day, without the worry of extra bullshit weighing heavy on my mind. So thank you! Less stress on my brain means more free stories for you. So...it's all a win/win situation, right?

A brand new question is up tonight for a future issue of Imagine Magazine! This one is called "Love Left Over"! The question is...is it ok to date the previous partner of one of your friends or family members? I mean...they're broken up, right? Is there a time limit involved? Is it ok? Not ok? DON'T just sit at your keyboard and think about it! Type it out! Give us an answer! Do it anonymously if you have to, but SAY something! It might really help somebody out who's going through this situation right now. Help me make the world a better place, k? The best therapy begins with knowing that you're not alone.

(https://www.voy.com/15900/)

That's it for now! Have fun! And coming up next? Deme and Shane try to search for a safe place to be alone in "Left Without Words 26"! Seezya then! :)

"When you're young, you think your dad is Superman. Then you grow up, and you realize he's just a regular guy who wears a cape." -Dave Attell

What's going on, Shackers! So very happy to see you again, but I'm going to keep this announcement super quick today so I can get a few other things done tonight! Sometimes my muse starts flaring up and I've got to get as much done as I can before it gets back to normal again. (Which isn't a BAD thing! But some nights are better than others! Hehehe!)

As the title above says, the second chapter of the new story, "A Fresh Story", is now up and ready to go! So give it a go, and let me know what you think whenever you get a few seconds to leave a comment ot hit that like button! ((Hugz))

Remember, this is a GA Exclusive story, so if you don't have a Premium account...now would be a good time to grab one! Because there will be many more Premium stories coming your way before Summer hits! Cool? And you'll get access to all of them at once, as well as the Premium stories that I've written in the past! So look for more to come soon!

(https://gayauthors.org/subscriptions/)

I'm working on my contributions for April's issue of Imagine Magazine as well at the moment! And if you guys have any submissions to send my way, my inbox is open and waiting for ya! Cool? We always love to have you guys join us!

(https://imagine-magazine.org/releases/)

That's it for now! But I love you ots! And I'll seezya soon! ::Nods::

Take care...and stay beautiful!

" Love enslaves us all, for you cannot have love without fear." -Marie Lu

Howdy all! Another day, another story from my personal dream factory! Hehehe! And I'm going to keep on giving you guys new stuff until I've got nothing left! What am I going to do? Be buried with these ideas in my head? Nah, I'd rather share it with you guys instead.

Anyway, as you read in the subject header, a brand new chapter of "A Home For Christmas" has now been posted on the site! And I hope you guys like it! Let me know what you think whenever you get a chance! Who says Christmas can't last year 'round? Hehehe!

(A Home For Christmas @ shackoutback.net)

And thank you guys sooo much for coming out and donating a few dollars to the paypal.me/Comsie account! You have NO idea how much that helps me out when it comes to keeping my head above water here! It means the world to me! And just ONE dollar from everybody on this mailing list per month would pretty much guarantee that you'll be getting free stories and emails for life! So thank you! I love you lots! And thanks for helping me out in my time of need. ((Hugz))

A brand new question will be going up for a future issue of Imagine tonight on the topic of depression and how we all deal with it...and a new Jukebox Jimmy challenge going up as well. All on the Shack forum and the Comicality Cafe boards! Cool? Speak up, folks! And let us know what you have to say (https://www.voy.com/15900/) I always love to read what you all think, and you never know when someone from the next generation might have to hear exactly what it is that you have to say! So thanks for helping us to make a difference!

Anyway, life is grand! Don't ever forget that Love you lots! And I'll seezya soon! More to come! Hehehe, I'm more than willing to bleed for free...until I've got nothing left! That's what angels do! And I aspire to be one someday! Love always! And stay beautiful!

"I get no kick from champagne. Mere alcohol doesn't thrill me at all. So, tell me why should it be true, that I get a kick out of you?" -Cole Porter

Happy St. Patrick's Day, everybody! I'd be wearing green, but I'm already insanely jealous of whoever gets to be Maxwell Jenkins' first girlfriend! Hehehe! Or boyfriend? Who knows?

Anyway, I'll make it quick today! A brand new chapter of the "Gone From Daylight" spinoff, "Bloodstained Duet" is now up on the site! And I should warn you all ahead of time, this is one of the darkest spinoffs that I've written so far! Taking place in the mid 70's, it's probably one of my most psychologically disturbing stories, with the exception of "Darkness Waits"! So...buyer beware! >:)

(Speaking of "Darkness Waits", the next anthology should be ready in time for Halloween this year, with four NEW completed stories to keep you awake at night!)

You can find the new chapter at GFD: Bloodstained Duet @ shackoutback.net , and if you want more "GFD" vampire flavored goodies, be sure to check out many more in the "GFD: Worlds" section! (GFD Worlds @ shackoutback.net) There's a LOT more to see! Hehehe! Trust me!

Alright then, I've got something else to post tonight! So stick around! More is coming! Seezya then!

"People who claim that they're evil are usually no worse than the rest of us... It's people who claim that they're good, or any way better than the rest of us, that you have to be wary of." -Gregory Maguire

GAH!!! There might be an animal in the house!!! :O

See...it's times like this that I wish I wasn't such a city boy! Because it sounds like there's 'something' in the ceiling moving and scratching around, but I'm hoping that it's on the rood and not in our little creepy ass attic area that we never use for anything. And my mom is like, look up there and see if you see anything. WHAT??? Are you fucking kidding me? I've seen "Aliens" with the flashlight and the creepy ass creatures rushing right towards your FACE!!! Fuck that! I will NOT be doing that! Trust me on this!

Anyway, that aside, a brand new issue of the monthly Shack Out Back's online magazine, 'Imagine', is now up and live for you guys to check out whenever you get a chance! New chapters of your favorite Imagine stories, as well as our usual articles on music, movies, and more. And...of course...more cute boys! So stop by and have fun with us! Be sure to hit those green 'Up Vote' buttons to show some love for the articles and stories that you guys enjoy! And thanks to everybody who submits material to the magazine every month! You guys keep us strong with your support and you participation in what we're trying to do with the magazine! So thank you! And remember to spread love and positivity as far and as frequently as you possibly can! K? The world applauds you for your service! Thank you!

Anyway, enjoy the new issue! And if you guys want to join in and submit work of your own, you are always welcome! Just contact me at Comicality@shackoutback.net and we'll make sure to save you a spot in a future issue! :0

(https://imagine-magazine.org/releases/)

Of course, thanks to those of you who have been picking up the re-edited and highly polished ebook versions of the stories on Amazon! Every single penny helps! And the more comfortable with my piss poor bank account, hehehe...the more free stories you get as a beneficial side effect of me not pulling my hair out! So thank you! And I hope that the new material is keeping up the standard that you've come to expect from me over the years!

And if you haven't grabbed one of the ebook versions yet, with the mistakes and formatting problems corrected, and some of them with a BUNCH of new material that you've never seen before in stories like "Gone From Daylight" and "Savage Moon", as well as exclusives like "The Boys Of Widow Lake" (Look for "Boys Of Widow Lake: Depths Of Devotion" soon!!!), then grab your copies today! Cool?

(https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/)

And HUGE thanks for the donations to the site at the paypal.me/Comsie account!!! You have no idea how much it helps me to make ends meet right now! Thank you all soooo much! I know that nobody has money to just throw away...but a few dollars here and there keeps me going. So I appreciate every penny, and I'll work hard to make it worth your while to send me whatever you have to spare. Promise!

Alright, I've gotta run! Enjoy the new Imagine issue! And I'll seezya soon! K? Adios!

"Great things come from hard work and perseverance. No Excuses." -Kobe Bryant

Good morning all you Monday lovers! Hehehe!

Obviously, I'm kidding! Nobody loves Mondays! Although, I didn't really appreciate them back in high school like I should have! Hehehe! Like, "Oh noooo...you're gonna lock me in a building with a hundred of the cutest boys in town! Woe is me!" :P

Anyway, I've got a special treat for you guys today! A brand new story called, "A Fresh Start", has been posted on GayAuthors today! The story is about a bisexual man who is enjoying a 'friends with benefits' situation with a young lady, but when she gets him to help her and her younger brother move out of the house for the very first time to go to college, they take a road trip that has him experiencing feelings that he was never able to act on before. Her brother, Maddox, is beautiful, both inside and out...and may be hiding a few secrets of his very own! So check it out, and let me know what you think when you get a chance!

Now, this story is a GA exclusive! So you have to grab yourselves a Premium account to read it! But it's already finished, and the site will be posting a new chapter every other week until this story reaches its conclusion. So have fun! And head on over to the GayAuthors homepage to grab yourself a Premium account! (https://gayauthors.org) Not only will you gain instant access to an entire library of brand new material from all of your favorite GA writers, but you'll also be able to read some other stuff from me that you won't find anywhere else online! Stories like "Strawberry Chapstick", "Lost In Question", and the horror/drama "Empty Corners"! The last two which will be completed VERY soon as well! All three stories have done exceptionally well! So if you haven't checked any of those stories out yet...you've been missing out! Join the party! Hehehe!

It looks like we're really REALLY close to having 400,000 comments on all of the Premium stories! So leave me a note, and lets see if we can take them over the top! :P

As always, thanks so much for the ebook grabs, as they are really helping me out in my time of need! (https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/) and HUGE thanks to everybody who made a donation to the paypal.me/Comsie account! I've got about six weeks to save up for my birthday, and I want to go out this year. I've been dodging Covid like Neo in the Matrix for, like, two years now! Hehehe, I want to have some fun this time around! So I'm saving up! Don't know what I'll do with it...but it'll be...something special, I guess.

Might as well live life while you've got it!

Anyway, that's it for me right now! But expect to hear from me again soon! Hehehe...oh yeah...you can bet on it. :P

Take care! And stay beautiful!

"It was as though each of them had discovered something unexpected but infinitely desirable. They were not yet sure of each other, but they wanted to be." -Cassandra Clare

Hi there Fort Family! We have been having some difficulties getting replies to some of the questions that you all are invited and are encouraged to have a voice in. Partially because some simply just do not use forums of any kind anymore, and we get it. So I'm going to send out the call to our whole family: Imagine Magazine is not only the official magazine of Comicality's Shack Outback, it's ours as well. We need your help...

Below is the question that was asked on https://www.voy.com/15900/ that we really would love your involvement on. Yeah, you. Not that other guy; although he is welcomed as well. giggle If you could read the question and send your personal perspective, we would love you always... okay... we already do. ;)

If any of you guys or ladies are still in the closet about your sexuality, even in this day and age when it's a lot more accepted than it was when I was growing up...I assume you have your reasons. And if any of your guys or ladies came out of the closet about your sexuality, to live free and feel comfortable in your own skin...I assume that you have your reasons as well. I mean, there's no 'right or wrong' here, it just depends on who you are and what you feel. But...what happens when the proverbial irresistible force runs into an immovable object?

Basically, what do you do if you meet someone that you find truly beautiful, funny, intelligent, and caring...who shares a ton of your common interests...and you two find yourselves on opposite ends of that socially acceptable fence? Can it work? And if so...for how long?

I mean, if you're out and proud...can you be fully happy with someone who isn't comfortable with having other people know about their sexual preference? And if you're in the closet...can you be fully happy with someone who doesn't see your biggest secret as 'no big deal' and wants to be openly affectionate when you're in public? What do you guys think about this one?

They are two different ideologies, and some people can make it work, but others can't. Where do YOU, personally, stand on this? Can a relationship like this work without an eventual power dynamic getting involved, with one side trying to get the other to loosen up, and the other side trying to get the other to tone it down? Have any of you been involved in a similar situation? Spread some wisdom! Hehehe, I'm sure that a lot of people, especially the younger teens reading, could use the help!

As always, anonymous responses are more than welcome! And if you want to put your two cents in, it would be great to see things from your perspective! So let us know what you think! And thanks in advance! Please email responses to comicality@shackoutback.net before 03/14/22 and then check out Imagine Magazine after 03/15 to see your answer... and others from our whole family. Fort and Shack alike!

Good...ummm morning? Oh wow! Yeah, I guess it's the morning! Well, good morning then! Hehehe!

I just wanted to let you guys know that a brand new chapter of the "My One True Weakness" series has now been posted on the site! And this is just the tip of the iceberg as a flurry of new chapters and stories are now ready for release! So I hope you guys like them! And be sure to send me a quick note to let me know what you think whenever you get a couple of free seconds! It always makes me smile! :)

(My One True Weakness@ shackoutback.net)

Also, I've still got a ton of emails in my drafts folders to send out to you guys today! Some of them were a bit long, and I try to get to at least 100 replies before sending them all out! So the first batch will be going out in a few hours from now! Cool? Thank you so much for the emails! And for the comments on the Library and on GayAuthors as well! Love you lots! And I'll get back to you soon!

Big thanks for the increase in ebook sales, (https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/) and look for new stuff to pop up soon! Mwah!

That's all for now! I need a cup of coffee or something! Hehehe, my day is just getting started! Seezya soon! And love always!

"Hearts can break. Yes, hearts can break. Sometimes I think it would be better if we died when they did, but we don’t." -Stephen King

I wanted to just do a quick drive by and let you guys know that the final Book (Book Five) of the "My Only Escape" series is now available as an ebook on Amazon! Thank you guys so much for the purchases and for supporting the site! I love you soooo much! Thank you! And there's more to come in the next week or two! Just imagine what I might surprise you with next! Hehehe!

The link will be added to the Comicality Ebook Section soon (https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/), but if you want to find it right NOW, it's at the following link! K? Thanks in advance!

(https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09TWTGZ21)

Also, I saw a few more donations to the paypal.me/Comsie account last night! So HUGE thanks to you guys for making my day! You guys just filled my car up with gas, with a little bit extra for lunch! And I absolutely ADORE you for it! MWAH!!! Thanks, folks! :)

That's it for now, but there's much more to come! So stick around! I'm an entertainer, hehehe! So let me entertain!

Thanks for the comments and awesome feedback on "My Only Escape" as a whole! One of the scariest things I ever wrote! It's a sigh of relief to know that I didn't mess it up along the way. :P

I'll be starting on emails tomorrow! And I'll be able to get a bunch of responses back to you all on Sunday night! Cool? I get behind sometimes, but it's because I answer every last one of them personally. As always...if you took the time to write me, I cn take the time to write back. That's the way it has always been, and it's the way it always be. So thank you! And I hope to talk to you soon!

Also, I'm still looking for answers for this month's Imagine Magazine question, if you've got a minute or two to put your two cents in! Can someone who's in the closet, and someone who's out of the closet, successfully maintain a relationship? There's no right or wrong answer. Just let us know what you feel. Someone out thee may really need to hear whatever it is that you have to say. So give it a shot. Cool?

The question is on both the Shack forum and the Comicality Cafe!

(https://www.voy.com/15900/)

(https://gayauthors.org/forums/forum/323-cafe/)

Gotta run! But I'll seezya soon! Much sooner than you may think! Ta-ta until then!

"Look, when you can do the things that I can...and you don't...and then the bad things happen? They happen because of you." -Spider-Man, "Civil War"

What's up, you guys? ((Hugz And Snuggles)) go out to you all today!

I've got a lot to cover, so let me just jump right into it...

For you guys who peeked in for the last chatroom visit that I had, you might know that I had a bit of an 'episode' that left me feeling really sick for a few days, and I had to leave early. That is being dealt with though, and I am feeling SO much better right now! So my deepest apologies if I had any of you guys worried or stressed out about it. K? It's just me being a little too miserable for me to be myself. Hehehe, and if I can't be myself, then what's the point? Love me or hate me, you can't say that I'm not consistent! LOL!

Also, I'm working on formatting and getting my material ready tonight for the March release of Imagine Magazine, which is only a few weeks away! So if I seem quiet, it's cause I'm working on stuff behind the scenes, and trying to give it that appropriate Comsie 'sparkle' so you guys can enjoy it as much as possible! If you've got anything to send in for this month, the sooner you get it to me at Comicality@shackoutback.net the better! Cool? Let me know, and we'll save you a spot!

I'm also going to be reaching out to a few authors in the next week or two for possible features in magazines! So if you like what we're doing over there and want to promote some of your best work, you know where to find me! If I don't find you first! Hehehe!

(https://imagine-magazine.org/releases/)

Speaking of which, the new Imagine Q&A question is going up later on tonight! It's called "In And Out", and I'll be adding my own answer right away along with it. I would love to hear some feedback from you guys who want to comment on the topic, as it's always better to have a variety of different answers from different people. Can someone who is out of the closet and someone who's IN the closet work out a successful relationship together? Or is it a disaster waiting to happen? Tell us your thoughts, share your experiences. I'm always curious about these things. You can find the question on the main Shack Forum (https://www.voy.com/15900/) as well as on the Comicality Cafe Forum (https://gayauthors.org/forums/forum/323-cafe/) within the hour!

OWWWW!!! Who threw that can of beans at me??? Geez!!! Alright! Alright! The main story...

After years and years, tears and tears...the "My Only Escape" series is finally coming to an end tonight. It's divided into two parts, due to its length...but it's over and done with. And as much as I love this story and these characters, it had to end some time. Zack and Brody's story has been told, and so has mine. I want to thank you all for your patience, your empathy, and your support, as I tapped into the darkest places of my very being to put this story together and fought through every single sentence to finally get it to do what I always hoped that it would do. Thank you for the emails, the comments, the ratings on every chapter, and just for keeping your faith in me. Because this one wasn't easy to write. Believe me.

I'm dedicating this story to my mom. Without her, I wouldn't have made it. And I hope you guys can whisper a prayer or send some positive energy her way whenever you get the chance. I am who I am because of her. I'm ALIVE because of her! So you guys probably have her to thank more for this story than you do me.

Now, like I said...this chapter has been split in half, and the first half is up now. I have to wait for the 8 hour embargo time to pass, but the second chapter will be posted before the end of the night. I think I posted it just before 4 PM my time, so....midnight? Prolly around midnight. Then we're laying this part of my life to rest, and making room for the next big story to reach its conclusion, and the new stories to begin for a whole new generation of Shackers to come! (Hehehe! You can't believe some of the stuff that I've got coming up next!!!)

Thanks go out to all of you who have donated just a few dollars to the paypal.me/Comsie account!!! It helps sooooo much! As you know, times are rough around here, and every penny helps! So thank you so very much for the help! Some of you have even gone above and beyond the call of duty, and I thank you for going to bat for me when I needed it most! Thank you for being family, and I hope I make you proud!

Also, HUGE thanks to those of you new members who have been picking up my ebooks in the ebook section! (https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/) That is also a HUGE help! I love you! Plus, I feel a little better just knowing that you're getting something in return for the dollars you send my way! I'm not changing a thing, pricewise. It's as low as I can go. But I'm not trying to get rich. The message is what matters most...and that message should be for everybody. So enjoy. And thank you for helping me out!

Ok, I've gotta run! I might not be able to come to the chatroom on Saturday night, because I'll be having an email marathon this weekend and trying to answer as many as I can in one big go. But I'll stop by some time soon! K? Prolly at random, so keep an eye on your alerts! Hehehe, I always @everybody when I decide to pop in! So I hope to give you a virtual hug some time soon!

Take care! Thank you! I love you all! And Ill seezya soon! MWAH!!!

"I'm a SURVIVOR! I'm not gon' give up! I'm not gon' stop! I'm gon' work HARDER! I'm a SURVIVOR! I'm gonna make it! I will survive! Keep on surviving!" -Destiny's Child

So...nothing?

Nobody wants to speak up and tell me why they have a problem with me all of a sudden? That's funny, because...behind my back, these cowards seemed to have a whole lot to say about the stories that I write, and the pictures I post on GayAuthors, and had comments to make about who I am as a person. And yet, when I open the door for you to talk to me, one on one...suddenly everybody falls silent. What happened? I thought I was such a menace to your peace of mind. So now you've got nothing to say? You'd rather attack my friends than say it to my face? Ok...well, here's my email again. Just in case you missed it the first time. Comicality@shackoutback.net you can find me there. It's open all day, every day. Let's have a discussion about your apparent problem with me. And if you're too much of a coward to say it to my face, then how about you just shut up and let me do what I do without you bothering other people behind the scenes. Funny how these people didn't have anything to say when I wasn't posting new chapters. NOW you've got a problem? Well, I'm right here whenever you want to talk to me. One on one. Otherwise, tuck your tail and leave me the fuck alone. BITCHES!

Ok, now that's out of the way...back to my usual good mood! Hehehe!

A brand new chapter of "My One True Weakness" is now up on the site if you guys want to check it out! This is one of those stories that I really love to work on, but occasionally forget about from time to time. But I LOVE this one! And I hope you will too! Enjoy! And let me know what you think! K?

http://www.voy.com/17262/

I'll seezya soon with even more! Hehehe, we've got a LOT of new material coming your way! And I want you guys to have fun with it! K? So stick around! And I'll be back before you know it!

Middle fingers to the haters! Fuck you too! And just know that I'm gonna succeed despite your bullshit tactics. So get used to it. :P

Later! :)

"And there's a million others who's just like me, who cuss like me, who just don't give a fuck like me, who dress like me, walk, talk, and act like me....they might be the next best thing, but not quite me! Cause I'm Slim Shady! Yes I'm the real Shady! All you other Slim Shady's are just imitating! So won't the real Slim Shady please stand up! please stand up! Please stand up!" -Eminem

Good evening, folks! Mwah! My love goes out to all of you! So take it, and do with it what you will! :P

I just wanted to drop you guys a quick note to let you know that the newest chapter of the vampire Western from the "Gone From Daylight" universe is now up on the site! So check out "Children Of Sunset" whenever you get a chance, and let me know what you think! K?

(https://www.voy.com/17262/)

Also...there's one other thing that I want to address very quickly, and then I'll leave it alone. Promise. You guys know where to find me online, right? Comicality@shackoutback.net is my personal email address, and I read it every day. So why are there a few people (And you know who you are) pretending to not know where to find me when they have some petty reason to complain about something? I put my email on every forum, every story, every mailing list announcement, and anywhere else that you find my stories. So why are you constantly making digital 'Karens' out of yourself and trying to talk to the manager instead of taking your personal issues up with me directly? No need to be a bunch of pussies about it. You know where to find me. Talk to me. Instead, you take the fucking COWARD'S way out instead of just dropping me an email. Leave my friends the fuck alone! I grew up in Chicago, and if we have a problem with somebody, then we approach them, face to face, and we talk it out like adults. And if you're too much of a bitch to do that, then you keep your mouth SHUT! Because that sneaky, behind the scenes, garbage is going to create a whole other type of situation. So knock it off.

Talk to me. What is your problem with me? Just tell me. Every time I post a new chapter or something, here come these vultures trying to ruin it for everybody or keep me from loving life the way I do. Well, tough. That's not going to happen. Deal with it. Go find somebody else to bother with your bullshit. There are much more popular authors out there than me. Go be a pest to them instead. Because I'm going to be a good guy and a happy individual no matter what. Plus we're all sick of hearing about it. You're ANNOYING! Just understand that, and fuck off!

How about you grow a pair of balls and talk to me one on one so we can figure out what your malfunction is. Otherwise...shut up and let everybody else have a good time. K?

Sorry for that. I'm done. Back to the fun stuff! Hehehe! Seezya soon!

Love you lots! :) Stay beautiful!

"Let us become investigators, not followers, not cringers and crawlers. If there is in Heaven an infinite being, he never will be satisfied with the worship of cowards and hypocrites." -Robert Green Ingersoll

It's my mom's birthday today! Mwah! Hehehe! So I'll be taking some time off to spend with her today and have a good time with the family! But I didn't forget about you guys! So a brand new chapter of the series, "Fanfic", has now been posted today! K? I hope you all like it, and enjoy the frantic obsession of Andrew as he drools all over himself trying to get a chance to talk to and spend time with the angelically beautiful Christopher Margo! Have fun! And let me know what you think when you get a chance!

(https://www.voy.com/17262/)

Big thanks to everyone who is still watching me on Twitter! As far as social media goes, you guys know me...I don't usually say much of anything unless I think I actually have something to SAY, you know? I don't just put a bunch of fluff out there, or talk just to hear myself talk. But I do appreciate the follows and all. Hehehe, so my love goes out to you all. I'm getting better at interacting more. Promise.

I'm not being antisocial...I'm just not all that good at babbling away on a daily basis. Trust me, my life is not that exciting. Hehehe, so I don't feel the need to be so thirsty for the daily attention. :P I'd bore you to tears.

https://twitter.com/comicality1

So drop by the Library and check out the new chapter! And if you haven't read this story before, Click here to start from the first chapter! Cool? Have fun!

Seezya soon! And stay safe out there, you guys!

"I would like to be the air that inhabits you for a moment only. I would like to be that unnoticed and that necessary." -Margaret Atwood

I just wanted to let you guys know that I will be answering emails all this weekend, and sending them all out on Sunday! I am just as dedicated to you all as you are to me, and if I've been quiet lately, please don't take it personally. I've just been writing and running around and dealing with being sick and watching my younger cousins whenever they have days off from school...things have been super busy, but I ALWAYS have time for my online family! Always! Because...I never sleep! Total waste of time! Hehehe! Mwah! :)

So thank you for your support and your comments! I'l be getting back to you all soon! Email waves will be going out this Sunday! So look for me then!

Stories start again on Monday night! And if you've got any stories to submit for the Valentine's Day issue of Imagine Magazine, now would be the time to get those in! It's going to be a pretty big issue, so jump in where you can!

Love you lots! And I'll talk to you soon!

"Life’s persistent and most urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'" -Dr. Martin Luther King Jr

Howdy, ladies and gentlemen! :)

Did you enjoy your three day weekend this week?

Well, I'm still out of work thanks to the pandemic, So I guess I've been on a 600+ day weekend a this point...but my mom and I are doing our best to hang in there for as long as we can. But HUGE thanks to you guys who have been buying ebooks and making donations to the site through the paypal.me/Comsieaccount! As you guys know...the less struggling that I have to do, the more free stories I get to write for the rest of you! So every penny counts! And thank you sooooo much for helping to keep me afloat for as long as you have. I couldn't do this without you. 'Cause I'm poor! LOL! MWAH! Love you lots!

Alright, so tonight, a brand new chapter of "Savage Moon: The New Breed" has been posted! So check it out whenever you get a chance, and let me know what you think whenever you get a chance! Also, a new teaser has been released on the ComicalityShack Youtube channel for what's to come in the near future for "Gone From Daylight"! So drop by and give that a look as well. Hehehe, Jeweler isn't quite out of the picture yet! :)

(Story's by Comicality at shackoutback.net)

Oh, and a lot of GayAuthors Premium content is on its way as well! I submitted the first story earlier this afternoon, and there are more coming down the pipeline soon! You won't be able to get them anywhere else, so find a way to get past the bouncers and join the party! ::Giggles:: This is VIP only, baby!

Alright, that's it for now! I'll see you guys tomorrow night! Until then, I bid you a fond farewell!

"I'm a SURVIVOR! I'm not gon' give up! I'm not gon' stop! I'm gon' work HARDER! I'm a SURVIVOR! I'm gonna make it! I will survive! Keep on surviving!" -Destiny's Child

Good morning, Shackers! Hehehe, so happy to see you again after the holidays! :)

We're dealing with a brand new year, and I definitely don't want it to go to waste! So let's start off with an awesome first month, shall we? Hehhe!

My apologies for being a bit absent over the last week or so, because I've been sick. Nothing too serious, I promise...but it was enough to keep me from being able to concentrate on my writing and the site. It comes and goes, and every few weeks it pretty much levels me and I'm unable to keep things going like I want to. But I AM getting better! So worry not, loyal fans! Hehehe! I've got a lot of fuel left in the tank! Promise! :P

Anyway, I wanted to let everybody know that it is the 15th of the month, and that means that a brand new issue of Imagine Magazine is now live for you guys to enjoy! All of your favorite authors are there with new chapters of their stories, and there are more articles waiting for you...and...cute boys are running around all over the place! So go and catch one of them like a Pokemon and have some fun! Hehehe!

(https://imagine-magazine.org/releases/)

There is also a section that I wrote for this particular issue that I really think needed to be said. It's about the 'complicated' history and rebirth of the Shack Chatroom online, where we all go to talk and laugh and have fun whenever we want to be among friends. There have been some things going on in there that I am now becoming aware of, and I'm really tired of having to have this conversation over and over again. Please take a moment to read it if you get a chance. (https://imagine-magazine.org/releases/volume-80/thtcb-hot-tub-chatroom/) Because this is a true frustration for me at this point. I am SO done with this bullshit.

Listen...if you're easily triggered or sensitive about certain things, then that's fine with me. Stand by your morals and stay away from places that make you feel uncomfortable. But don't come into my house as a 'guest' and feel like you can dictate what goes on there. Mind your fucking business or get out! Point blank period! I built a place for people to be themselves and finally feel free to speak their minds without being judged or harassed by people who have forgotten what it was like to be a teenager and discovering their sexuality and getting the chance to be 'normal' among friends in a safe and secure space online. So, if you're one of those people trying to censor them in MY chatroom...knock it the fuck off! I will be making a concerted effort to weed you people out from now on. So stop it! Or you and I are going to have a serious fucking problem, and I will make sure that you never speak a word in our chatroom ever again. This is not an argument that I plan to keep engaging in after years of saving lives and changing them for the better. It's the internet. Go find yourself some place else to warp and manipulate into being what you want it to be. Don't do it here.

I write gay teen erotica! So if you found my site and my chatroom...that means that I once embraced you with open arms and accepted you for who you are and what you were attracted to. STOP fucking pretending that other people don't deserve the same level of love and respect in my house when I once gave it to youwhen you first showed up on my online doorstep. How would you feel if I shamed you and turned you away when you first wrote me an email? Exactly! Doesn't feel good, does it? So knock it off or go away! That kind of hypocrisy isn't welcome here. Just saying.

Now then...that being said, have fun with the new Imagine issue! Hehehe! I'm in a great mood, I promise! Just...people piss me off sometimes. What hurts more than anything is the idea that after years of having no real problems on my site, my forums, my chatroom...that people would just turn their backs on what we've worked so hard to build there. That hurts. ONE or TWO people can just drop in with hatred in their hearts and spread lies...and that's all it takes for you to abandon me and doubt my intentions with the Shack? Really? Does that make any sense at all? I thought you guys were my family. maybe I got that wrong. ::Shrugs::

Anyway, check out Imagine! The new chapter of "A Home For Christmas" is up next! Also, a new question for a future issue of Imagine is up on the Shack (https://www.voy.com/15900/) about first date anxiety! Hehehe! Ill post my answer later on today, but feel free to take a minute or two out of your busy day to give us your two cents on the idea! Cool?/ i'd really appreciate it! :P

That's all I've got for now! Take care! And remember to stay beautiful! Love you! MWAH!

"The only thing more frustrating than slanderers is those foolish enough to listen to them." -Criss Jami

Sorry, you guys! I went to chat last night, and I always find myself totally addicted to having fun with you guys, so it turned into a six hour giggle fest with us just having a good time! BUT...I did forget to let you guys know that a new chapter of "Waiting Outside The Lines" was posted on the site! So, if you didn't see it, run on over and check it out! And let me know if you liked it whenever you get a chance! Cool?

(Click Here to read Waiting Outside The Lines)

As always, I want to thank those of you who bought ebooks this week, or donated something to the paypal.me/Comsie account! Every penny counts, and you guys are helping me keep the site going strong by giving a little something back! So thank you from the bottom of my heart, and I'll do all I can to make it worth your while! Promise!

Take care, and stay beautiful! I'll be seeing you soon with more! ((Hugz))

"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart." -Helen Keller

Hehehe, I guess my brain was juggling a bunch of different things at the moment! But I should have sent this out HOURS ago!

I'll keep it SUPER quick so you guys can get back to normal life and all that as soon as possible! ::Giggles::

I was writing a story that I wanted to have finished and ready to go on Christmas morning, but 'life' got in the way as usual, and I was forced to have an awesome time with my family instead! Hehehe, poor me, right? :P

Anyway, I split the story into three chapters, and the first one has been posted on the site for your enjoyment! I hope you like it! And HUG thanks for the feedback from you guys! Omigod, I love you! Hehehe, it means a lot to me. Thank you.

Click here to read "A Home For Christmas"

That's it! See? Super quick and easy! Seezya soon! And look for chapter 2 next week!

"The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well." -Ralph Waldo Emerson

Good...ummm...morning? Night? Evening? Hehehe, I don't know, I'm on insomniac time! ::Giggles:: So day and night kind of run together in my world! :P

Whatever it is, hehehe, I ust wanted to let you guys know that a brand new chapter of the "GFD: Dark Web" story is up tonight! A Chicago detective gets pulled into a case where an apparent fan of the "Gone From Daylight" series has allowed his obsession to get the best of him, and now he's trying to flee the country after stumbling into a secret underground frequency on the internet. Where he may find out that the fiction that he once loved so much might not be as 'fictional' as he once thought it was. So check it out! And let me know what you think when you get a chance!

Click here to read GFD: Dark Web

Take care! And stay beautiful, folks! Love always! :)

"Winners embrace hard work. They love the discipline of it, the trade-off they’re making to win. Losers, on the other hand, see it as punishment. And that’s the difference." -Lou Holtz

A very happy new year to each and every one of you! I hope you guys had a great holiday season! I definitely did! Hehehe! Good times with the family! Awesome food too! Ugh! I'm STILL full!

Speaking of the holidays, I really REALLY want to thank you guys who sent in a little donation to the paypal.me/Comsie account as a Christmas present!!! Omigod, THANK YOU for being so incredibly sweet and for even thinking of me right now! You guys helped to inspire some more Christmas spirit in me! Hehehe! And ALSO, huge thanks to you guys who bought up a massive amount of ebooks from the Comicality Ebook section too!!! Hehehe, I'm happy to hear that you liked them so much! Told ya they were a bit more enhanced than the original versions! So enjoy! ::Nods::

(https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/)

Anyway, it is now 2022, and that means that the Shack is starting off its 25th anniversary online! Yep! It's that old! It's even older than Youtube! Is that crazy or what??? And I think that's a reason to celebrate for the next 365 days, don't you? :)

Tonight, a brand new chapter of "On The Outside" has been posted on the site! (On The Outside @ shackoutback.net) So check it out! I hope you like it, and that you take a few seconds to let me know what you think by hitting the like button or leaving a comment to say hello! Cool? Have fun! And tell Drew and Ethan that I said 'what's up?' Hehehe!

Alright, I'm out of here! Take care! Happy New Year! And let's all live our best lives in 2022!

Love you lots! And stay beautiful!

"If he touched her, he couldn't talk to her, if he loved her he couldn't leave, if he spoke he couldn't listen, if he fought he couldn't win." -Arundhati Roy

I know we haven't been posting any Imagine news... or any Shack related news for that matter. I honestly was relying on the Shack newsletter to keep the notifications coming. Then something odd happened, they stopped. LOL! Life can bury us sometimes.

Today, I just wanted to let everyone know that Issue 79 of Imagine Magazine just went live and is ready for your enjoyment. If you like an article, or just like giving people a smile on the holidays, be sure to hit that green like button at the bottom of the page when you are there. It takes a fraction of a second to brighten the day of someone who worked hard to give you a smile.

Above and beyond all else, have a happy and safe holiday season!

Click here to receive the newest installment!

Happy February 15th, you guys! And a belated Happy Valentine's Day for all of you lovers out there! I hope that it was a good one!

I'm just sending you all a quick note to let you know that there is a brand new issue of Imagine Magazine up tonight! And this is...::GASP::...issue number 69!!!

(Waits for the kiddie giggles to die down a little bit!)

This is our February, Valentine's Day, issue! So jump right in and have fun, you guys. We've got a TON of talented writers on our roster now, and there are more coming your way soon! Including our newest featured author of the month, Richiama', with his story "Mentoring Brandon"! Also, all of your favorites are there as well, MrM, Juju, Black Paper, Tycho Celuch, ACFan, Myke D, JeffP, and more! So give their new chapters a read, and be sure to scroll down to hit the green + button at the bottom of the page to let our authors know you love them for all of the hard work that they put in! Cool?

(https://imagine-magazine.org/)

Also, HUGE thanks go out to all of you guys who bought ebooks this past month or so! Money is...ummm...well, let's just say that it won't last forever. So it really REALLY has helped me out immensely, and I'm forever grateful to each and every last one of you for the support. Thanks.

(https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/)

But, hey...the GOOD news is...a bunch of millionaires say that it's not a big issue and maybe they'll get around to making a decision some time in the next few MONTHS (...or, whenever they feel like it). So maybe I'm worrying too much, huh? Sighhh...

Funny...when it comes time for me to pay my fair share of /taxes/...they don't seem quite so patient...

But, I digress...

Check out the new issue of Imagine! More to come! Thanks for hanging in there with me! And I love you all! Stay safe, stay beautiful, and I'll seezya soon!

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy." -*Dale Carnegie*

This is me wishing you guys a very happy and prosperous Friday evening! Hehehe! I hope you're all doing well!

My fingers are tiring themselves out right now, as I'm working on another massive email marathon tonight, so I'll keep this relatively short!

First of all, before I forget, I am going to be dropping by the Shack's 'Hot Tub' chatroom tomorrow night (Saturday, Jan 30th) around 9PM EST if any of you guys want to drop in and say hello, and just generally have fun with the rest of us! It'll be awesome to talk to some of you guys again, and even more awesome to meet some of you for the very first time! Hope to see you there! :)

Also, thanks for the submissions that I've gotten for the February 'Valetine's Day' issue of Imagine Magazine so far! I'll get back to you soon, and let's make this newest issue even better than the last! K?

(https://imagine-magazine.org/)

Also...HUGE thanks to those of you who bought ebooks this month! WOW! A bunch of new fans! Welcome aboard! Love you lots, and thanks for the help and the support! Lord knows that I need it right about now! Tell your online friends! Spread the love! Hehehe, the more the merrier! And thank you!

(https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality)

And, of course...after the appetizers comes the main course for the evening! A brand new chapter of "Kiss Of An Angel" is up tonight! So check it out, enjoy, and let me know what you think when you get a chance! Cool? It's always good to hear your feedback. It inspires me. :)

Read "Kiss Of An Angel"

Ok, that's it for now! You guys take care of yourselves out there! Stay safe! More stories to come! And if you decide to join the party, I'll seezya on Saturday night in the chatroom! Mwah! Take care!

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"I'm a SURVIVOR! I'm not gon' give up! I'm not gon' stop! I'm gon' work HARDER! I'm a SURVIVOR! I'm gonna make it! I will survive! Keep on surviving!" -*Destiny's Child*

Good morning...again! Hehehe!

Yeah, it's me...making a pest out of myself! ::Giggles:: But I'll be quick! Promise! :P

First of all, THANKS for the comments and emails on "New Kid In School" and "Waiting Outside The Lines"! You have no idea how awesome it feels to just know that you guys are having fun with the stories! It means a lot to me, so thank you for taking the time to give me a few virtual cuddles every now and then! Love you too! :)

Alrighty, then...I'm not going to spam your inbox too badly! Just wanted you to know that the new chapter of "Shelter" is up right now! So if you like sweet, gay teen, romance...and a love for an approaching horde of the undead during the zombie apocalypse...this story is for you! Hehehe! So check it out, and let me know what you think when you get a chance! K?

(Shelter @shackoutback.net)

Have fun, you guys! And I'll talk to you soon! Drop by the Hot Tub Chatroom this Saturday around 9 PM EST if you want to have fun with us for a while. I'll be there, all dressed up an doing my best to look pretty for you guys! Hehehe! So spread the word! Let's have some fun! I'll have a bit of 'liquid party favors' ready to go so I can be less shy. Promise. It is a party, after all! LOL! :P

Oh yes...and the February issue of Imagine Magazine is coming! What do we scamps have planned for you guys, as issue number 69 drops on the day after Valentine's Day? Hehehe! It might be naughtier than usual! ::Giggles:: So, if you want to submit anything, now's the time to get your foot in the door! Let's get wild for 2021! Ahem...parental advisory is advised!

(https://imagine-magazine.org/)

Seezya soon! Take care! Stay beautiful!

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"Fear isn't so difficult to understand. After all, weren't we all frightened as children? Nothing has changed since Little Red Riding Hood faced the big bad wolf. What frightens us today is exactly the same sort of thing that frightened us yesterday. It's just a different wolf. This fright complex is rooted in every individual." -*Alfred Hitchcock*

Greetings and salutations, everybody! :)

I'm just sending out this quickie announcement to let you all know that the newest chapter of "New Kid In School" has been posted on the site! So head on over and check it out! Let me know what you think? Randy's got a whole new life to get used to! Hehehe, wish him luck!

(New Kid In School @ shackoutback.net)

More to come soon! So I'll seezya soon! Love you lots! And stay safe out there!

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"You remember your first love because they show you, prove to you, that you can love and be loved, that nothing in this world is deserved except for love, that love is both how you become a person and why." -*John Green*

Good morning, Shackers!!! :)

I hope that you didn't start thinking that I vanished on you these past two weeks! I was actually struggling through an extremely NASTY version of the flu, and I was, quite literally, bedridden through most of it. Like...Jesus. I've been miserable. So writing anything romantic and fun was NOT in the game plan. But, I'm feeling much better now, although I'm still shaking some of the effects off, here and there. Thanks for the well wishings and all from you guys. It made me smile while I was trying to live off of chicken noodle soup and apple sauce. Ugh!

No worries, though. It wasn't Covid-19. Just the flu. A hazard of babysitting my younger cousins, apparently. Damn germ factories! Grrr! Hehehe, but I can't help myself, they're adorable. So, it was worth it. They have a good time and they laugh, which makes me life, and all is right with the world again. :)

Anyway...I know that I was sick, but the January issue of Imagine Magazine DID come out on the 15th! So, if you missed it, definitely drop in and check it out! My deepest and most sincere apologies to everybody who worked so hard to make this issue another roaring success this month! I accept the blame for not being around to fully promote it like I usually do. But I was, literally, dizzy in the head the entire time. God knows I tried to get my head in the game, but the flu had me in a choke hold. Hehehe! So HUGE thanks to all of our writers and techs who made this issue as amazing as it was! You guys are AWESOME! Stop by, and be sure to click that green 'vote up' button to send our authors some love! K? They work hard for you all. Let them know you appreciate it!

(https://imagine-magazine.org/)

ALSO...big thanks to those of you who bought ebooks this month! It helps me out soooo much! You have no idea! The pandemic has got everybody locked into a bad situation, financially...me included. So every penny counts. Thank you. Also, hehehe, from the emails that I've gotten in the past few weeks...yes, "Darkness Waits" can be a bit unsettling, to say the least! LOL! But that was the point, after all. Trust me, I took it easy on you guys as far as my 'dark' side is concerned. But I'm glad that you enjoyed it! So far, the story, "Baby Doll", is the favorite! I guess I can see that. Hehehe! Thanks for the feedback, and I love you lots! "Darkness Waits: Volume Two" coming soon! Four more stories to give you the creeps! Look for it in the Comicality ebook section! And thanks in advance!

(https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/)

Alrighty then! As the email subject line says...a new chapter of "Waiting Outside The Lines" is now up on the site and the Library! So check it out, and if you have a few extra seconds in your day, click the 'like' button or let me know what you think in the comments section! Cool? I always love to hear from you guys!

(Waiting Outside The Lines @ ShackOutBack.net)

Gotta run! But I'll seezya soon! Happy to be back in action! Stay safe! Stay beautiful! And I wish you a life full of blowjobs and gummy bears! LOL!

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"Want temptation? Live right. The Devil tempts a solid soul." -*Baylor Barbee*

Happy Saturday, one and all! :)

I've got a lot of typing to do, so I'll be saving some of my finger strength by making this another quickie! Hehehe! But we've got good things going on for the new year, and can hopefully make 2021 the awesome year that I was hoping 2020 would be! Hehehe! So let's keep hitting that reset button and get back on task, shall we?

First off, the final chapter of the "Shelter" prequel, "Miles To Go", has been posted on the site now! Previously unreleased! So head on over and check it out, and let me know what you think when you get a chance! K? Preston Miles is one of the favorite characters for many fans of the "Shelter" series, and now you've got five chapters worth of backstory for him to bring you guys into the fold about who he is and where he came from. So give it a read! (Miles To Go)

And, of course, the first three completed ebooks are available on Amazon, with a fourth coming up next weekend! The stories of Walker, Preston, Donovan, Officer Logan and his son Spencer, and Sonny, are all detailed in the prequels! So, if you /haven't/ read "Shelter" yet...read the prequels first! ("Safehaven" and "Release Me" to continue in the next few weeks!) But, even if you have read the "Shelter" series so far, there are plenty of Easter Eggs waiting in these stories for you as well! Either way, you get to have a lot of fun! K?

Check out the other stories in the 'Shelter-Verse' for an added bonus to the story! "Walker Road", "Rotting Apples", "Safehaven", and "Release Me", on the site! And the first three books have been re-edited and are available as ebooks if you like in the Comicality ebook section! So, if you want the 'Director's Cut' versions of these mini-series, that's where you'll find them all! Have fun!

(https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/)

Also, after a long hiatus...I've got a whole BUNCH of new articles on erotic writing for you guys, based on all of the tricks of the trade that I've learned over the years being 'Comicality' online! Hehehe! So check out the 'Writing Tips' section on GayAuthors to get a glimpse behind the scenes and maybe start writing stories of your own someday soon! New articles every Saturday! So check 'em out! And thanks to Myr and Cia and everyone at GA for keeping me going for so long! Love you lots!

Tonight, I'm having another one of my MASSIVE email marathons! I'll be trying to get back to as many of you as humanly possible tonight, and I hope to talk to you soon! Now I usually answer emails in giant blocks, putting them into my 'draft' folder, and then I might send them out 50 emails at a time! So, if you start getting ten to fifteen alerts on your phone or laptop or whatever...that's why. :P I'll be answering a LOT tonight! And I apologize if it's been a while! But between the pandemic, the stories, the holidays, and the fact that my entire /country/ seems to be falling apart at the moment...it's been difficult for me to get in the right frame of mind to enter 'Comsie-Mode'. I hope you understand. And I appreciate your patience. K?

That's it for now! Have fun! And I'll seezya soon!

OH! And I'll be going by the Shack's 'Hot Tub' chatroom on Discord tonight for shits and giggles! So feel free to join us if you want! I should be there around 9 PM EST if you want to stop by and say hello! It'll be good to talk to you! Or to maybe meet you for the first time. Whatever, it'll be fun! :) Hope to see you there!

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"Temper us in fire, and we grow stronger. When we suffer, we survive." -*Cassandra Clare*

Happy early Wednesday, you guys! At least...I think it's Wednesday. I' on panademic/insomniac time...so it's been like one long day since March. Does it even matter anymore? Hehehe!

Anyway, this is just a quickie to thank you all for the huge response to the first chapter of the new story, "After Practice"! And to tell you that chapter two has now been posted! So go on over and check it out, and let me know what you think when you get a chance! K?

(After Practice)

I'll be having another one of my email marathons on Saturday of this week! So I'll be responding to a bunch of your emails soon! I look forward to it!

Seezya soon! And stay beautiful! :)

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"We cannot decide to love. We cannot compel anyone to love us. There's no secret recipe, only love itself. And we are at its mercy--there's nothing we can do." -*Nina George*

2020 is FINALLY gone! Thank God!!! Hehehe!

To be honest, looking back on it...it wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be. Frustraiting? Yes! Sad? Definitely! But we're all human...we adapt, we protect ourselves and the ones we love to the best of our ability, and we look forward to brighter days. It's like...'survival-101', you know? I look forward to things turning around in the near future. So I wish you guys well! Light at the end of the tunnel and all that jazz! :P

I also want to thank you for hanging in there with me while I spent Christmas weekend and New Years weekend with my family, and just taking a much needed break to recharge the battery. I need that every now and then. So I hope you guys are all caught up! It'll be fun to get back to the fun stuff!

That effort starts again tonight! With a brand new chapter of "Left Without Words"! It's up and ready to go! So follow Shane and Dimitry as they work their way around whatever obstacles might be standing in the way of their potentially happy ending! Check it out! And let me know what you think in the comments! It'll be awesome to hear what you think, even if you're starting the series for the very first time!

(Left Without Words)

The next issue of Imagine Magazine is in the works (https://imagine-magazine.org/), and should be up on the 15th of January! So if you've got stuff to send us, give it a polish and get it in as soon as you can! It's our first issue of 2021, so let's make it a special one! :)

Big thanks to all of you guys who grabbed some ebooks recently! Sales are already up this month, and that's helping out like you wouldn't believe! So thanks to you all! And look for more to come in the Comicality Ebook Section soon! (https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality)

That's it for now! Looking forward to a great year! I know I said that about 2020, but about two months in...that kinda got put on hold! Hehehe! So let's hit the reset button and try again, shall we? :P

Keep your heads up! Stay beautiful! Stay SAFE! And I'll seezya soon!

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"There are two main predictions for the future; it’s either appealing or appalling.An appealing future is created by people who identify their real values in life and believe in what they can do." -*Israelmore Ayivor*

Yeah, I'm kind of in a rotten mood at the moment... :(

But the show must go on, right? I mean...it's Christmas, after all!

Basically, to make a long story short...Amazon has suddenly decided that they have a 'problem' with my ebooks getting published. And refuse to tell me why. I've been publishing ebooks on Amazon since 2012 with no issues whatsoever. And now they're being assholes to me because...reasons? I don't know. :(

I'm sorry, you guys. I really am. I feel like a failure, because I'm trying to give you guys quality work, and trying to make enough extra money to survive during a pandemic that's cost me my job and has already killed three of my classmate and infected a bunch of my family members along the way. I just....sighhhh...I'm just trying to survive here, you know? I don't have time for this petty bullshit. Please bear with me while I try to find an alternative to Amazon's stupid discrimination tactics, ok? I really am trying. Promise. But sometimes...I wonder why I fight at all. Just...hate me and get it over with. Whatever. :(

Anyway, the final chapter of "Holiday Rush" has been posted on the site. The whole story is there for free. So enjoy it, and I hope it gives you guys some warm fuzzies for the holiday season. K?

** Holiday Rush **

Merry Christmas, you guys. Smile for me, and I'll smile for you too. Always look forward to better days ahead.

Love you lots! Take care!

Okay, I need sleep! Hehehe! Just being honest. It's like, almost 10 AM, and I don't even know how long I've been awake! Yikes! I'm losing track of the days as it is. But, hey...that's Covid life, I suppose!

Anyway, I'll be getting back to my emails tonight and tomorrow! So sorry if I've been absent for the past few days! Hehehe, I'm still here! Just scrambling for some more free time, that's all.

A brand new short story has just been posted up on the site today! It's called, "Watching You, Watching Me", and it was an unreleased Daydream short for Imagine Magazine! So if you want to check it out, please take a second to rate and review and let me know what you think whenever you get a chance! K?

Watching You, Watching Me

And HUGE thanks to you guys who picked up a copy of the "Darkness Waits" ebook! I know that 'horror' isn't for everybody, but all of the responses that I've gotten so far have been extremely positive for the novel! So thank you soooo much! I've tested the waters now....hehehe, so expect Volume Two to be just as dark if not darker! Now that I've got the greenlight to creep people out....might as well run with it! :P

Alright, that's it for now! Waiting on the link for "Daydreams & Lullabyes: Volume Three" to pop up for the next ebook release. I'll send word soon! Cool?

Take care! And I'll seezya soon!

Ok...so sleep. I HATE sleep. But my pillow is looking soooo tempting right now. I think I'm just gonna...I'm gonna....zzzzzzzzzzzzzz

I'm resting up, though, now that I have the chance! It's just been family, and kids, and a mailing Xmas cards, and last minute shopping, and going out to wait in line and vote, and...my brain was getting ready to melt from exhaustion! Sometimes...it's just too much to take in. :P

BUT....I'm getting some rest, some free time...I'm recharging that old emotional battery...and we are back in business. So, I will be getting back to you guys later on today, but for now, I wanted to let you know that the "Darkness Waits" gay horror anthology IS available on Amazon if you're interested in grabbing a copy of your very own! Volume Two is already in the works, and there will be more info on that at a later date. But, for now, you've got four completed short stories waiting for ya! And this is exclusive to the ebooks section only, so it won't be appearing anywhere else. You can get your dark Comsie fix at the link below...

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08R3KCCFN

So check it out! Let me know what you think! Please take a few seconds to leave a star rating or a brief comment on Amazon if you get a chance! It makes me look 'cool' in front of the big boys and the professionals out there! Hehehe, and it helps me sell more copies! Which is always a good thing! Make it a Christmas present! I love prezzies! P

Ok...so now...breakfast. Jesus Christ, it's early in the morning! I'm a disgrace to insomniacs everywhere right now. Hehehe!

Seezya soon! Stick around! I've got more holiday cheer to spread around this week!

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"Affliction will slay the wicked, and those who hate the righteous will be condemned." -*Psalm 34:21*

...And so do I! Hehehe!

I'm looking forward to the newest exclusive ebook to go live, and as soon as I get the direct link, I'll send it your way! Also, look for it in the Comicality Ebook Section as well!

(https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/)

This is my very first gay horror themed anthology! Four stories..."Peek", "The Boy In The Rain", "Baby Doll", and "Todd & Jasper, Jasper & Todd"...are all waiting for you to dive in and get a few holiday chills in before the year is over! I hope you like the book, and please feel free to let me know what you think when you've gone through it all! I'd love to hear from ya!

(Check out the "Darkness Waits" trailer here - https://youtu.be/1rfinqRDiX4)

Just a quickie for now! But I'll be back soon! Take care! And stay beautiful! MWAH!!!

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"You think darkness is your ally. You've merely adopted the dark. I was born in it, molded by it. I didn't see the light until I was a man and by then it was only blinding." -*Bane, "Dark Knight Rises"*

Here I am, once again, giving you guys hugs and kisses in the middle of the night! LOL! So take this pervvy love and like it! Mwah!

Anyway, I'm still feeling the Christmas spirit right now, and that brought me to post the newest chapter of the Christmas themed story, "Holiday Rush" a few minutes ago! This is chapter four out of five, so you can go and check it out whenever you get a chance! However, the story IS complete! And if any of you guys want to skip ahead and get the finished story as an ebook, you can go and grab your copy right NOW if you want! :) And it'll help the site out as well! So, it's the perfect win/win situation, right? Have some fun for this holiday season, get some warm fuzzies to make you smile, and enjoy the story! K?

Grab your ebook copy at the link below!

(https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/)

Or...you can just read the first four chapters on the site at Holiday Rush @ ShackOutback.net and have fun that way. Either way...merry Christmas! :)

More is coming soon! So stay tuned! There's a celebration coming!

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"I’m a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it." -*Thomas Jefferson*

Let me start off by wishing you all a happy holiday season! I hope the spirit is taking a hold of you and bringing some cheer and good tidings your way! Hehehe! That's always a good thing!

Anyway, there is a brand new issue of Imagine Magazine available right now, stuffed full of holiday cheer and stories, and cute boys! So go on over and enjoy yourselves! And when you finish reading any of those stories or articles, be sure to click that little green 'Up Vote' button to let our hard working authors know that you love them! It'll cost you 1/3rd of a second, and it'll burn 1/3rd of a single calorie! Plus, you'll be spreading some much needed holiday fuzzies to your fellow peers! Quit leeching shit for free! LOL! Shame on you!

(https://imagine-magazine.org/)

Also, there are new Comsie ebooks popping up this weekend! So keep an eye out for those! And remember, the "Holiday Rush" ebook is already completed and available in the Comicality Ebook Section (https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/) any time that you want to read it through to the end! I definitely made it extra sexy for ya! But, I added a little sugar and sweetness in the mix as well. Because, hey...it's Christmas! LOL! Erotic writing and all!

That's it for now! But enjoy! Last month, Imagine broke a record by getting almost 1500 page visits in a single day! I was just aiming for 1000! Can we beat it? Only time will tell!

Take care, you guys! And I'll seezya soon!

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"What comes easy won’t last. What lasts won’t come easy." -*Unknown*

Good evening to one and all! I hope you guys are all doing well tonight!

Just wanted to keep this one short so I can take a break and get away from this keyboard for a little bit! Hehehe! I don't want to flatten my butt out too much in this chair! I happen to LIKE my butt, thank you! :P

Anyway, you've already read the title of this email, so you know that a new chapter of "Gone From Daylight" is now available for you guys to dive in at your earliest convenience! I hope you enjoy it, and I look forward to hearing what you thought about this chapter! Let me know! And if you've never read "Gone From Daylight" before...where the heck have YOU been? Hehehe, you're missing the party! Get your head in the game! And follow the link to my story page down below to find the "GFD" chapters in order and read them from the beginning!

(Stories by Comicality!)

Be ready for a brand new issue of Imagine Magazine this week on the 15th, just in time for the holidays! There will be plenty of goodies waiting for you there this month, so don't miss out! (https://imagine-magazine.org/)

And a big wave to all of the NEW Shackers finding this place for the first time, going by the chatroom, and popping up on the forums as well! Thanks for the emails, too! I'll be getting back to you soon! And thanks for subscribing to the ComicalityShack Youtube channel as well! (https://www.youtube.com/user/ComicalityShack) So happy to have you aboard this crazy train! Hehehe!

That's it for now! But I'll seezya soon! Take care! And stay beautiful!

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen." -*Elisabeth Kübler-Ross*

Good morning to one and all!

I had to get some sleep for a few hours, because...'human'! LOL! But I wanted to let you guys know that a brand new chapter of the series, "Picture Me And You", has been posted on the site! So dive on in and gobble it up whenever you get a chance! And please take a moment to let me know what you think! I always love to hear from you all! It makes my day to know that you're enjoying yourselves! :)

(Picture Me And You - Chapter 12)

And a HUGE thanks goes out to all of you who picked up your copy of the "Holiday Rush" ebook!!! Sweet! And, yes...that WAS a sexy one, wasn't it? Hehehe, told ya! I'm glad that it gave you some feel good Christmas jingles! That's what it's for! If you haven't grabbed one yet, be sure to stop by the Comicality Ebook section and get yours today! (https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/

) Every penny helps the site out, so thanks in advance! ((Hugz))

Also...The Story Lover has issued all of you writers a challenge! There is a Fort Family Short Story event going on for 2020! If you're a big fan and want to add something to the update, you can find details on the Shack forum with this link...

https://www.voy.com/15900/95996.html

That about says it all! So jump in and give them some love when you can!

Alrighty then! The day is just starting, and we've got more to come! So stick around, and I'll seezya soon with even more! Cool? Take care! And stay beautiful!

Love always!

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"Boys think girls are like books, If the cover doesn't catch their eye they won't bother to read what's inside." -*Marilyn Monroe*

Greetings and salutations, Shackers! :)

I hope that those of you that celebrate Thanksgiving had yourselves a good weekend! I did have a few family members over last week, but it was a very mellow gathering. Safety first, you know? So we were very careful and had a really good time together. We're apparently doing the same thing for Christmas (Ugh...I'm sick of being on house cleaning duty! LOL!). Anyway, I didn't go anywhere. Promise. Although I did fall behind quite a bit on my emails. And I spent a few hours today catching up on that. I really do miss you guys when I can't be a part of the party. So I've been trying to drop by the chat every Saturday for a short while if possible. Just to have fun. No conflicts, no misery...just a few giggles and good times with my friends online. So, if you guys want to drop by, feel free! It'll be a guaranteed good time. :P

That being said, I wanted to let you guys know that the ebook for the story "Holiday Rush" has been released tonight! This is my very first erotic 'Christmas' story...which might sound weird, but I made it extra hot for you guys to keep you warm as we enter into the holiday season! I hope you all like it! Please take a few seconds to rate it or leave a comment on Amazon if you get a chance, or to drop me an email to let me know what you think! Thanks in advance!

Here is the Amazon link if you want to pick up a copy of the completed story...

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08PG3JX5S

And be sure to look for it later on in the Comicality ebook section on Imagine Magazine too! (https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/) K?

The December issue of Imagine is almost halfway done already! And it's shaping up to be another amazing issue! So, if you guys want to submit anything, now is the time to grab yourself a spot! This issue is sure to be a doozy! :)

Also, due to the immense popularity of the first chapter of the Shack's newest series, "After Practice", I've put up a poll on the Shack forum to get your input on whether or not you'd like for me to maybe stretch this series out beyond three chapters. I had a ton of ideas, but condensed them all in order to keep it small, originally. But if you want me to keep going and add some more depth and layers to the characters and the plot, it would be easy to do. It won't be SUPER long, but longer than three chapters. Cast your vote on the Shack forum board and let me know what you think!

(https://www.voy.com/15900/)

Alright, folks! Gotta run! Keep reading! Stay beautiful! Stay SAFE! K?

Love you lots! And I'll seezya soon with more! I never stop writing! I love it too much! Hehehe!

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"Suffering has been stronger than all other teaching, and has taught me to understand what your heart used to be. I have been bent and broken, but - I hope - into a better shape." -*Charles Dickens*

Good morning, Shackers!

Quit looking so groggy! Wake up! Get your morning coffee and whatnot and say hello to the world! Hehehe!

Even I can't believe it...but I spent about 11 HOURS in the chatroom talking to you guys last night! LOL! That's crazy! But I'm addicted to you guys, so every last minute of fun that we all had together was more than worth it! Thanks for coming out to party with us, and I'll be back soon to do it again! Promise!

That being said, the newest chapter of "Shelter" has been posted on the site today! So run on over and check it out! As always, I'm dying to know what you think! So leave a little message behind when you get a chance! K?

Shelter: Chapter 22 - A Test Of Faith

Enjoy! Have fun! And I'll seezya soon with more!

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"I believe in everything until it's disproved. So I believe in fairies, the myths, dragons. It all exists, even if it's in your mind. Who's to say that dreams and nightmares aren't as real as the here and now?" -*John Lennon*

Good morning, Shackers! Hehehe!

What? I told you that I'd be back soon! Did you not believe me? :P

Anyway, a new chapter of "My Only Escape" was just posted! So if you've got some free time, and you're at home looking for something to read...voila! Have fun! And take some of those extra minutes on lockdown to let me know what you think! K?

(https://shackoutback.net/?t=2R6PCUp1kCf7U9Rn)

Also...look for the "My Only Escape" ebook versions to start popping up by the end of the month! This series is coming to an end, with only a few chapters left, and I've been working hard to make the ebook versions as amazing as humanly possible. So be sure to stop by the Comicality Ebook Section and help me out with a few sales and some comments! Hehehe, because I'm POOR! There's only so much free stuff I can give away before I start feeling the pinch of it all. :P

(https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/)

Seriously, though...thanks for the love, the comments, the emails, and the ratings on my stories. As you know, I read and respond almost every single day! And I LOVE you guys for taking the time to give me some feedback! So thank you! And I'll talk to you more soon! ((Hugz))

Alright, I'm out of here! I'm going to get some sleep...and then I'm going to the Shack's chatroom for an hour or two today if any of you guys wat to drop by and say hello! I had a LOT of fun with you guys last weekend, and I'd love to do so again today! It'll be fun! It's about...ummm...8 hours from now! I'll stay for a while, but you know...I've got Comsie Work to do too! But I promise to stay and party for a while! You guys are SO addictive! Giggles!

Seezya soon! And look for more stuff soon!

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"Don’t walk in front of me… I may not follow Don’t walk behind me… I may not lead Walk beside me… just be my friend" -*Albert Camus*

Greetings, one and all!

I'm just sending out a short note to let you guys know that I've posted a brand new chapter of "Gone From Daylight" tonight! So if you're a fan of the vampire themed saga, run on over and check it out! This chapter has been split in half, so you'll be getting another one next weekend! But you've got this one for now! Enjoy! And, if you get a chance, leave a rating or a comment and let me know what you think! Cool?

And if this is your first experience with the series, you can start from the very beginning by looking at the "Gone From Daylight" section on my story listing page! (Gone From Daylight Series) And there are many many MORE "GFD" spinoff stories for you guys to dive into if you want to travel even deeper down that rabbit hole in the "GFD Worlds" section! GFD Worlds @ shackoutback.net

That's it for now! I'll be going to the chatroom tomorrow (Saturday) around 4 PM EST if you guys wanna drop in and say hello! It'll be good to see ya! I had a blast last weekend! And it's always a party when you guys come around, so the more the merrier, and all that jazz! Come join us! https://discordapp.com/invite/5rVAUj9

Take care, and I'll seezya soon! :)

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"Hate, it has caused a lot of problems in the world, but has not solved one yet." -*Maya Angelou*

Happy late night, you guys! Or...as I like to call it...early night! Because sleep sucks! :P

I'm just sending you all a quick note to let you know that the very last chapter of the series, "Give It To Me Straight", has been posted tonight! So if you haven't dropped in to check it out yet, be sure to stop by and read the completed story at shackoutback.net! And please feel free to leave a comment or some feedback when you get a chance! I always love to hear from you!

Huge thanks go out to those of you who sent me emails and left ratings and comments on this series, and to everyone who bought the ebook version a few months back! It's because of you guys that I still stay excited about writing and putting new stories out there for you to read! You have no idea how the smallest comment or pat on the back for a good chapter can inspire all of your favorite authors out there to do their best and keep working hard to bring you more of what you love! So don't be lazy or stingy with the occasional comment! You'll only be cheating yourself in the long run. :P

Gotta run! But I'll be seeing you soon! So stick around! And I love ya lots!

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"Volunteers don’t get paid, not because they’re worthless, but because they’re priceless." -*Sherry Anderson*

WHAT?!?!?! You killed off all of the Jedi??? What the hell did you go and do THAT for?

No! I said execute Order 66! That's not...wait...hold on a second...

::Checks The Executive Order Handbook::

Ohhhhh...yeah. Order 66. Oops. My bad. Oh shit...I certainly don't hope THAT comes back to haunt us later! :P

Anyway, the 66th issue of Imagine Magazine is up today! So be sure to go by and check out the many fun goodies that we have for you in the month of November! Enjoy! And if you get a chance, please hit that green 'Up Vote' box at the bottom of every page to show some love and support for all of writers and contributors who have worked so hard to entertain you guys and have helped us to put another successful issue together! K?

(https://imagine-magazine.org/)

Can we possibly break a new record and get one thousand page visits on the first day? Me thinks it's possible! Let's see!

Also...I've been checking and rechecking my formatting for the ebooks that I've got coming your way! There will be FIVE more available by the end of the month! So keep an eye on the Comicality ebook store (https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/), and I'll give you more details as they get released, one by one! Cool? It'll be fun! Hehehe! And thanks to all of you who have been grabbing the ebooks from Amazon and left comments and ratings behind! It really does help out, and every penny helps to keep everything else free! So you get big hugs for that!

That's it for now! I'll be seeing you soon! ::Evil Grin:: Believe me!

Adios! :P

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"There is no terror in the bang, only in the anticipation of it." -*Alfred Hitchcock*

Hehehe! don't ask!

Happy November, you guys!

I want to apologize before I get started, because things can get a bit hectic on my end from time to time, and then I wanted to make sure the newest issue of Imagine Magazine could be all that it could be, and when I DO get a chance to get online, I'm about ready to pass out from exhaustion! Hehehe, so I've been severely slacking in the email department lately! But I read every single letter you guys send me! And if you sent me something, I'll be sending you something back! It just takes me a while, so be patient with me, k? It's coming! Promise!

That being said, i got a LOT done this week! And that just feels good! Hehehe! But I know that I've been the only one having all the fun behind the scenes lately. And that's not entirely fair. So I just posted the first chapter of a new short series called "After Practice" today! This is a SHORT story, that will only be three chapters, and won't grow into something massive like a bunch of the others that I did! Hahaha! Three chapters, zip zip zip...done! So feel free to drop by and read the first chapter when you get a chance! And please rate and comment to let me know what you think! K?

"After Practice"

Now then...take a deep breath! A lot of you guys have been catching up to older stories that I've written on the site! You guys caught up yet? Good! Because no more mercy from here on out! Hehehe! Stay tuned! We've got more party favors to pass out!

I've gotta run! But, as always, thanks to all of you guys who have been standing with me this whole time! I love you all! OH!!! And thanks to everybody who came by the chatroom on November 7th!!! I had SO much fun with you guys, as well as some in depth conversations about...whatever. Hehehe! I will definitely schedule another public chat again sometime soon. So check your emails, and I'll try to give you as much warning as I can.

I will probably be taking off on Thanksgiving Day, as it's being held at my house...again. LOL! But the kids make the big decisions, and I'm the cousin with all the comic books, movies, and video games...so that's a no brainer. But I won't vanish on ya for more than a day or two! K?

I know that a TON of you guys have sent me emails, and I'll be getting back to you soon! I just need to give these tired fingers a rest first. LOL! Trust me...if you've never experienced what it's like to have the entire palm of your hand cramp up in pain for a full hour or two...it is NOT pleasant!!! That shit really REALLY hurts! But I'm trying my best, k?

Take care! Enjoy part 1 of "After Practice"! And, I'll seezya soon!

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment." -*Ralph Waldo Emerson*

Okie dokie...

I'm not sure how many of you guys read the forums at all, but Windows recently forced a new major update on my laptop earlier this week, and consider the MASSIVE problems that I've had with them doing that to me in the past, I spent extra time making sure that all of my files were organized and saved elsewhere before they completely demolished my computer like they've done MANY times before! I've learned my lessons well, believe me. And middle fingers to them for trying to screw my plans up once again!

Anyway, I have everything saved, surrendered to their stupid update, and luckily...it didn't do as much harm to my system as I was expecting. So, my files and stories are in tact, but there are a bunch of my programs that are acting sort of 'glitchy' at the moment, while they race to update and catch up, I guess. That's what I've been working on lately, just trying to get things back in working order. So bear with me for a day or two, k?

That being said, I did do a massive email marathon the other night, and will be doing more tomorrow night as well! I have sooooo much to say to you guys in response to what you've written to me over the past month or so! And I've heard from some old friends lately as well! Welcome home, you guys! It's awesome to hear from you again! And some of you have grown up like...WOW! Hehehe! Am I that old? Geez! Anyway, make yourselves at home! Nothing's changed! And I love you lots!

The ComicalityShack <https://www.youtube.com/user/ComicalityShack> Youtube channel has had some new videos added to it! And HUGE thanks to the new members who have subscribed to the channel!!! Not long ago, I celebrated reaching 666 viewers! Hehehe, because...evil! :P Well, I'm happy to announce that we've just passed the 700 subscriber mark! With more coming in every week! So thank you, thank you, THANK you! For someone who would have danced in the streets over 100 subscribers initially...this is MIND-BLOWING!!! You guys are the best!

A quick announcement! I know that I usually drop by the 'Hot Tub Chatroom' most of the time by surprise, and nobody has any warning as to when I'm going to be there ahead of time! It's sort of a spontaneous need to reconnect with everybody and have fun with you guys. But that also means that a lot of people that have been looking for a chance to share a few laughs with the rest of us while I'm there get cheated. And I'd definitely love to talk to you guys too, or possibly meet you for the first time! SO...this is my lame attempt at making a public appearance, with a warning ahead of time! K? This Saturday (November 7th) at 6 PM EST, I will be going to the Hot Tub Chatroom for a few hours to just relax and laugh and have some fun with you guys for a while in real time! I really do miss being able to do that as much as I used to, but I'm trying to get better at that. I hope that 6 PM is an ok time. I realize that time zones differ, especially for those of you who live overseas, If there's a better time for you guys in Australia, China, Germany, or anywhere else, please let me know. I'll try to schedule the next chat to be a bit more accessible to you guys too. K?

How do you get to the chatroom? Well, I have Hardpointz to thank for the directions! Hehehe! THANKS, HP!!! He says, and I quote...

"Here’s the link https://discord.com/invite/NCj47uKMyY all you have to do is download Discord from their website then that link will take you to the server look at me doing your work for ya com ya gotta be quicker than that."

Hehehe, hey! I don't do the tech stuff! Creativity and emotion is my talent! It's a completely different hemisphere of the brain! :P

So, if any of you guys want to drop in and have some fun with us this coming Saturday? Jump right in! It'll be awesome to talk to you guys!

Just a few more tidbits, and then I'll leave you alone! Promise!

I've recently had to begin and rebuild my Wattpad account because of the new update to my system. Long story short, it erased my password and wanted me to come up with a new one...but the only way to do that was to have them send me a reset email. And the only email they have for me is an email that I no longer have access to. Which means...I had to cut it loose. Sighhhh...thanks for the 'security', Wattpad. The only person you're keeping out of my own account is ME! Grrrr! So, I'm starting all over from scratch with a new account. (https://www.wattpad.com/user/ComicalityStories) I'll be adding to it every week or so until I can get things back to where they were before. Spread the word if you can! Who knows? It might be an opportunity to get a whole new generation of fans! Bonus, you know?

Also, a new Imagine Magazine question went up just yesterday! This time, I'm asking about the sexual experiences that we might regret, now that we look back at it. Hindsight is always 20/20, after all! So put in your two cents if you get a chance! The question has been posted both on the Shack board (https://www.voy.com/15900/) and on the Comicality Cafe board (https://gayauthors.org/forums/forum/323-cafe/) if you want to reply, and have your wisdom added to a future issue of Imagine Magazine! Let us know what you think!

Alright! I'm gonna shut up now! Hehehe! Daily updates start again on Monday, more emails to be answered this weekend, more ebooks to be dropping like CRAZY, Imagine Magazine November is only ten days away...we've got a whole CARNIVAL full of delights coming your way! Enjoy! And I'll seezya soon!

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts." -*Winston S. Churchill*

Hehehe, are you sick of me yet? No? Ok, good! I don't want to be a pest with the updates! But like I said...this series of updates is of EPIC proportions! So you've got a lot more coming! I hope you guys are keeping up! And you can expect some more surprises soon! ::Nods::

I want to thank those of you who took the time to send me emails and leave comments on my stories recently! Thank you soooo much! As you know, I read and try to respond every single day! And I love you guys for the feedback! ((Huggles)) Also, I will be answering emails this weekend in a huge marathon effort! So I hope to talk to you soon! I always answer every email personally, so my apologies if it takes me a while to get back to you. But I really do stick to my original blueprint. You took the time to write to me, so I'm going to take the time to write back. K?

Tonight's offering takes us back to the Old West, with another "Gone From Daylight" spinoff called "GFD: Children Of Sunset"! A young teen boy falls for a mysterious stranger in the dark during a time when a series of unexplained murders are happening in their town. Check it out, and let me know what you think when you get the chance! This it the seventh chapter in the series! So, if you're brand new to this one, catch up already! Hehehe! What? Do I have to do EVERYTHING??? :P

(GFD: Children Of Sunset 7)

Anyway...I'm already working my way through my own submissions for the November issue of Imagine Magazine! And it's sure to be another big success! Thanks to everybody who participated in the October issue, and you can all expect more goodies in the next few weeks! If you guys want to submit anything, just let me know at Comicality@shackoutback.net and we'll save you a spot! Cool?

(https://imagine-magazine.org/)

That's it for now! Be back soon! So happy to hear that you guys are enjoying the newest updates! Thank you! And I'll seezya soon with more! :)

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"The only way to get rid of temptation is to yield to it." -*Oscar Wilde*

Good morning, Shackers!!! :P

Hungover yet? Hehehe! Too bad! We've still got a TON of party favors left to go! So wake up! Hehehe!

Today, we've got a brand new chapter of the story, "Picture Me And You"! So if you've been wondering what's been going on with that series lately, be sure to check out the newest chapter and let me know what you think! And, if you are reading this series for the very first time, or just need a refresher on any previous chapters...then follow the link and start from the beginning! Cool? ((Hugz))

(Picture Me And You - Chapter 11)

This is one of the site's favorites! So enjoy! And I will seezya soon with more! We're nowhere NEAR being finished with this epic series of updates! Believe me! Mwah! Take care!

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"Nothing in the world is worth having or worth doing unless it means effort, pain, difficulty… I have never in my life envied a human being who led an easy life. I have envied a great many people who led difficult lives and led them well." -*Theodore Roosevelt*

Annnnnd...the party continues! :)

As you can see from the title of this announcement, a brand new chapter of the zombie apocalypse survival series, "Shelter", has just been posted this evening! So run on over and check it out, whenever you get a chance! And please feel free to let me know what you think whenever you get a chance, K?

(Shelter: Chapter 21 - A Mistake's Weight)

I am working on a couple of other things tonight, so I'll leave it at that! But I'll be sure to come see you bringing more goodies soon! I love you all, and thanks for the support! You're the best! Seezya!

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted." -*Ralph Waldo Emerson*

Good evening, Halloween gang! >:)

"30 Days Of Night" continues tonight with a new chapter for one of the /darkest/ "GFD" spinoff stories yet! Because I'm slightly psychotic and I get a thrill out of painting this particular picture! Hehehe!

Anyway, "GFD: Bloodstained Duet" is now up! So check it out, let me know what you think, yadda yadda...! And I'm out of here! Seezya soon!

:: POOF ::

(GFD: Bloodstained Duet 5)

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"Nobody’s ever been arrested for a murder, they have only ever been arrested for not planning it properly." -*Terry Hayes*

Good evening to you all! :)

Let me just start off by thanking you all for your most recent emails! I am taking some time this coming weekend to answer as many of them as I can. So another big marathon is coming your way soon! But, of course, the show must go on in the meantime!

Tonight, the second to LAST chapter of the "Give It To Me Straight" series is going up! You guys have been so awesome with the comments and the support for this story, which ended up being EIGHT chapters longer than I had originally planned! Hahaha! But, what can I say? I was having fun with it! I hope you were too!

Anyway, it has just been posted for your enjoyment! Have fun, and let me know what you think when you get a chance to leave a review! I always love to hear from you guys! :)

(Give It To Me Straight - Chapter 10)

And, of course...if you want to cheat and read ahead through to the very end, you can grab a copy of the completed ebook in the Comicality Ebook Section and read the last chapter there! Cool?

(https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/)

Alrighty! I won't hold you up! Enjoy! And love always, from me to you! Take care! And stay safe out there!

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"Love is the answer, but while you are waiting for the answer, sex raises some pretty good questions." -*Woody Allen*

Happy late night, you guys! BOO!!! Get out of bed! We've got a lot of party left in us! Hehehe!

Alrighty...

The '30 Days Of Night' updates took a short break for a few days while I was getting everything ready and polished up real nice for ya! So we're jumping right back into it tonight! There's a new completed short story that was written to just be something sweet, called "GFD: Fireside Chat" that was posted tonight! So go have a look at it, and be sure to take a few seconds to let me know what you think whenever you get the chance! K? I always love to hear from you!

(Read Here & Discussion Here)

You can also find this story in the "GFD Worlds" section on the site, which absolutely FULL of other vampire spinoffs and goodies of all types if you want to check them out as well! Some are extremely light hearted, some are extremely DARK! Some are full of action, and some are romantic tales of young love! All of the elements that make the "Gone From Daylight" series what it is...you can find it there! So keep your eyes out for more! Some of them may just surprise you!

GFD Worlds

Take care! And I'll seezya soon! Thanks for the emails and the comments on the stories! Keep 'em coming! You guys keep me smiling all day! Hehehe!

Laters!

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"As he read, I fell in love the way you fall asleep: slowly, and then all at once." -*John Green*

Good morning, folks! Hehehe!

Now, as many of you know already...I am FAR from being a morning person! But I'm also an insomniac, so I haven't been to sleep yet! So it's technically still Sunday night as far as I'm concerned! So it all balances out somewhere along the way there! Hehehe!

Anyway, short notice this morning! A brand new chapter of "Left Without Words" is up today! So, if you've been itching for some more from Shane and Dimitry? The newest chapter is waiting for ya! Check it out, and please take a few seconds to let me know what you think when you finish! Thanks in advance! Mwah!

(Read Here & Discussuion Here)

And huge thanks to all of the comments that you guys have been making on the other stories on the site as well! I read each and every last one of them on a daily basis! So thank you so much for the incredible comments and compliments! More to come soon!

That's it for now! I answered some emails, but I won't be having my big email marathon until this weekend. So I'll be talking to you guys soon! K?

Take care, and I'll seezya soon!

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"The best way of keeping a secret is to pretend there isn't one." -*Margaret Atwood*

Yesterday was the 15th, you guys! More importantly...the 15th of OCTOBER!!! And being the dark individual that I am, I have always been a huge fan of the Halloween season! And this is our special Halloween Issue! So jump right in as soon as you can and enjoy all the literary candy that we've got waiting for ya! Cool?

New stories/chapters from Lindon Wezster, MrM, Juju, Black Paper, ACFan, Hai Tran, myself, and many many more! Also some guest authors like Who4M1 and BoysOwn! Also, the story "Unscripted" from Erick has joined our Imagine family of quality material! He sends his love and hugs! And, on top of all that stuff...you've still got our usual monthly antics left to burn through! Including my top 13 picks for short horror films for 2020! Check them out! See? You get cute boys and fear tingles at the same time! Hehehe! Be sure to hit that little green bottom of the screen to show all of our authors some love! K?

(https://imagine-magazine.org/)

Big thanks go out to those of you who donated to the Comicality Paypal recently! It seriously helps me out a lot, and I truly appreciate every penny! So thank you! Also, thanks for the emails that I got on October 10th this year. As many of you know, someone very close to me committed suicide on that date many years ago, and I made it an official Shack Holiday to honor him. And just to remind everybody to take a moment to actually go out and TELL the people in your life that you love them. Don't be selfish with it. Don't be lazy with it. Don't act like you're soooo busy that you can't take a few seconds to let somebody know that you give a shit about them. We often take the people closest to us for granted. We just figure they should know how we feel. But...what happens if you're wrong, you know?

So thanks for the support this past weekend. I love you too.

That's it for now! I will be back sooner than later! We've got a LOT more coming! I'll seezya then!

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"We make up horrors to help us cope with the real ones." -*Stephen King*

I really am trying to get myself back on regular sleeping/waking hours, hehehe, but it takes some adjustment! Hehehe, one day is blending into another, because...pandemic. :P

Stay SAFE out there, you guys! Seriously! Don't play games with this virus. It's not worth it.

Alright...Comsie PSA is over and done with.

"30 Days Of Night" continues with a brand new chapter of "GFD: Sins Of The Father"! Dive in and give it a look! And all comments or questions are welcome! It takes place in the late 80's in Japan, and you "GFD" fans may recognize some of the characters in this one! Like I said before, it's really cool to be able to connect all of these stories in a way that I wasn't able to do before because the other stories weren't far enough along to do so. So, I feel like I've got a whole new buffet to draw from these days!

Anyway, let me know what you think! And there's more to come!

(Read Here & Discussions Here)

I'm finishing up the last few sections that I've got for the October issue of Imagine Magazine! We'll be going live on the 15th, as always! So expect more fun next Thursday! Cool? The Halloween issue will be even bigger than last years! Which is crazy! Be sure to jump in as soon as it gets posted! I'll be sure to let you know! So spread the word! And huge thanks to everyone who submitted stories of their own to this issue! I love you LOTS for participating in the effort! You're awesome!!!

(https://imagine-magazine.org/)

Alright, I've gotta run! But I've got a nice little surprise coming for you later on today! Be sure to look for it soon! Hehehe! Also, even though I'm randomly taking on 'babysitting' duties to help out the fmily these days, I will definitely be dropping by the 'Hot Tub' chatroom in the near future! (https://discord.com/invite/AbX2nn4) It will be awesome to talk to you guys in real time again! I know that it's been a while. Stay tuned to this mailing list for the exact time and day that I'll be dropping by. I miss you guys. I've just been typing my fingers down to the bone lately. Trust me, it'll be cool to take a break and just have some fun for a while! Hope to see you there!

Alrighty then! I'm gone! Enjoy the new vampire chapter! And I'll be back with more soon! ((Hugz))

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"The feelings that hurt most, the emotions that sting most, are those that are absurd - The longing for impossible things, precisely because they are impossible; nostalgia for what never was; the desire for what could have been; regret over not being someone else; dissatisfaction with the world’s existence. All these half-tones of the soul’s consciousness create in us a painful landscape, an eternal sunset of what we are." -*Fernando Pessoa*

You guys didn't forget about me, did ya? Hehehe!

Come on now...you're supposed to be on lockdown these days! What else have you got to do outside of listening to me babble endlessly and assault your eyes with boy romance? Am I right? ::Giggles::

Ok...so it has been a long time coming, and I have been seriously wearing myself out over the past month and a half...but I'm trying something new this time around. This is literally unprecedented in terms of Shack updates, and I want to see if I can keep up with everything and have you guys keep up as well! No spoilers though! Hehehe! Don't write me to ask what the hell is going on! Because I won't answer you. Nope! You'll just have to wait and see!

So we're starting things off with a brand new chapter of "On The Outside"! So if you're a big fan of Ethan and Drew...this one is for you! And thanks for your comments, love, and support! Have a blast!

(Read Here & Discussions Here)

Brand new updates and favorites have been added to the ComicalityShack Youtube account as well! (https://www.youtube.com/user/ComicalityShack/videos)So be sure to stop by and have some fun with new vids that I've posted there as well.

I am finishing up all of my articles and fun treats for the October 'Halloween' issue of Imagine Magazine this week! HUGE thanks to all of you who chipped in and have offered stories and articles of your own this month! It has been a JOY, reading your submissions and having the added to the list! Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!!! This will be one of the biggest issues EVER! I'm predicting at least 1200 views on day one! Ambitious, but possible! Let's see what happens! Hehehehe! The newest issue will be available on Thursday, October 15th! Be there or be square!

Omigod...I can't believe that I just said that. I'm embarrassed! Hehehe!

(https://imagine-magazine.org/)

Also, a brand new Imagine Question is up on the boards today! This time I'm asking about breaking up with someone, and the possibility of getting back together with them later. Can it work? Or are you only setting yourself up for another heartbreak? Feel free to put your two cents in when you get a chance in the replies below, and I'll add your comments to a future issue of Imagine! Cool?

(https://www.voy.com/15900/)

ALSO!!! Hehehe, yes, there's a little bit more!

It's October! And I LOVE the month of Halloween! You know what that means? It means a total FLOOD of "Gone From Daylight" vampire goodies are coming your way, in a brand new "30 Days Of Night" series of updates! And this will be taking place with regular site updates...so you guys will be getting TWICE the amount of entertainment that you usually do from me! There are some true SURPRISES coming your way in October, folks!!! And I really do want you guys to feel good and have some fun with the stuff that I've got to offer you. The GFD universe is vast and soooo involving! It's awesome to finally be able to bring a bunch of these stories together like I had always planned to from the very beginning! I hope you guys can follow the threads of the full narrative as it all unfolds. This has been YEARS in the making! So I want to make sure that I got it all right the first time out! Wish me luck! ::Giggles::

If you've never read any of the "Gone From Daylight" spinoff stories...now would be the time to catch up! Click on the link below to check out the "GFD: Worlds" section of the Shack! There's a LOT more to learn about the whole vampire existence! Trust me! Hehehe, it'll be a good guide for you this month!

GFD Worlds

That's it for now! Take care you guys! And stay tuned! I've never done this much before! Seriously...this is a whole new challenge that I'm stepping into. One that I've never taken on before! So I'm a little uneasy about it...but what is having an talent at all without putting to the test and pushing yourself out of your comfort zone every now and then? Right? Let's just see what happens! Hehehe!

Seezya soon!

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"The brick walls are there for a reason. The brick walls are not there to keep us out. The brick walls are there to give us a chance to show how badly we want something. Because the brick walls are there to stop the people who don’t want it badly enough. They’re there to stop the other people." -*Randy Pausch*

Good...morning? Evening? In between? Hehehe! Sorry, my insomnia is showing again!

This is gonna be a bit of a quickie! I just wanted to let you know that you have a whole new FLURRY of vampire stories coming your way for a brand new "30 Days Of Night" update! Coming from the world of "Gone From Daylight", you guys will be getting your horror/romance/action fix from what I've got planned for you between now and Halloween! NO other story on the entire website has a bigger fanbase than "GFD"! And now that the story has progressed further, and the surrounding stories from different eras, past, present, and future, have all reached a certain point, it's a really fun challenge to weave the storylines together and show you guys more pieces of this elaborate puzzle that I've been building over the years! It makes me proud! ::Grins::

Anyway, the first new chapter of the updates, "GFD: Divine Right", has been posted! It takes place in a dark dystopian future after the 'Daylight Wars'! So check it out when you get a chance! And let me know what you think! K?

(Read Here &  Discussion Here)

And if you want to dive into any of the other vampire spinoffs, some taking place in the current day, some in the 70's or 80's, some in Al Capone era Chicago, or the Wild West...be sure to check them out in "GFD: Worlds" section! There's more to this series than you may think!

GFD Worlds

Also, BIG thanks to you guys who have recently donated to the Comicality Paypal account!!! I love you sooooo much! Every penny helps, especially during the pandemic! So thank you from the bottom of my heart! (paypal.me/comicality) I appreciate the help! It makes me supper happy! And more free giggles for Comsie means more free stories for you guys! Thanks! ((Hugz))

Alright, that's it for now! I'll seezya sooner than later! And thank you for the comments on the newest "On The Outside" chapter too! I'm always reading what you guys say! So I'll keep an eye out! You guys make my day!

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light." -*Plato*

Putting a few fears and rumors to rest tonight...I am definitely doing ok! Hehehe, so is the rest of my family!

My recent absence has been a blessing, actually. My cousin's wife gave birth to her first child on September 14th! A baby boy! Yay! It was two weeks early, but...welcome to the family! He's ADORABLE! LOL!

Anyway, that changes the family workshift around a bit, and I've been watching the kids while they get back on task. And honestly, it's exhausting. God bless any of you with more than one child. Jesus! Try watching FIVE...each of them all wanting 100% of your attention, 100% of the time! This is the first moment of peace that I've had in a week! And I plan to start drinking to relax myself soon! LOL!

Anyway, I'm on rugrat duty until Wednesday, then it switches over to my Aunt for a week and a half. So, I'm tired, but I'm still around. Nothing bad happened to me. Promise!

Just in case you missed it, a brand new issue of Imagine Magazine went up on the 15th of September! And I think we broke, yet ANOTHER, record in page views that day! Hehehe, and that was without an announcement! So huge thanks to all of you guys who stopped by to see the new material! And who voted on your faves afterward! I hope you enjoyed it! The October issue is already underway, and you guys know how much I LOVE Halloween!!! So expect some goodies for that one! Check out Imagine when you find the time, and show our authors some much needed and well deserved love and support! Cool?

(https://imagine-magazine.org/)

(And check out the brand new video promo that I made for Imagine Magazine on the ComicalityShack Youtube channel last week! Just in case you've been looking for a reason to give it a closer look! Hehehe! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQqhPIcUKDI&feature=youtu.be)

Also, "Give It To Me Straight 9" was posted on the site! So, feel free to soak that one up when you get a chance!

(Read it Here & Discussion Here)

And, of course, you can grab the whole ebook in its entirety in the Comicality Ebook Section! With more ebooks coming in the next week!

(https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/)

MASSIVE, rib cracking hugs to those of you who donated to the paypal.me/comicality account these last few weeks! You are definitely keeping me afloat here during this mess! So thank you! I love you lots!

A brand new River Acheron Question is up for the October issue of Imagine! Put your two cents in! And if any of you want to submit anything, just let me know at Comicality@shackoutback.net and we'll get you in! You can find the new Q & A in the Comicality Cafe and the Shack forum too!

https://gayauthors.org/forums/forum/323-cafe/

(https://www.voy.com/15900/)

That's it for now! So thanks for sticking with me as always! And keep your eyes right here for more. You've got about a week of mental and emotional 'peace' left! Then I'm coming to destroy all that! LOL! Sleep well!

I get to traumatize you for free! How cool is that? :P

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away." -*Pablo Picasso*

https://imagine-magazine.org

A brand new issue is up for you guys to dive into and enjoy! New chapters from your favorite authors, and articles that you've come to love and enjoy! So have fun! It's all free! So why not have a blast! Please remember to hit that green 'like' button at the bottom of every page to let these hard working authors know that you love them! K? Also, I was hoping to have this video finished in time for last month's August Issue, seeing as it was our two year anniversary and all! But I couldn't concentrate and finish, because...Corona Virus scare! :P But it's done now! I hope you guys like it! Definitely come by and check out Imagine Magazine when you get a chance! It's basically 'Comicality Stories'...but in real life! Yes....these beautiful cuties do exist! So, to my younger readers...go out there and grab you one! Hehehe! Boys, boys, BOYS!!! :P Actors, singers, models, martial artists, chefs, dancers...they all have something to say. And their beauty isn't just skin deep. So drop by and have fun with the magazine! And huge thanks to everyone who took the time to participate and submitted their own efforts and hard work, making the magazine a huge success, month after month after month! You guys are awesome! ((Hugz)) Take care! :)

Happy Labor Day, everybody! :)

I hope this past holiday weekend found you in good spirits, and that you're still being safe! Social distancing, dammit! LOL!

I did spend some much needed time with my family this past week, though. And that was a lot of fun. (What? Yes! Comsie has friends and family too, ya know! I'm not a sentient AI computer that just writes stories all day. Geez!)

It was a fun break though. Some time to unplug. We all need that from time to time, I think. It's good for the soul.

ANYWAY...a brand new chapter of "Left Without Words" is now up for you guys to enjoy at your leisure! Have fun! And if you get a few seconds to spare, please take a moment and let me know what you think when you get a chance! Cool?

(Read It Here & Discussions Here)

The newest issue of Imagine Magazine is coming together, and will be up and ready on September 15th as always! We just passed our two year anniversary since it's reboot in August of 2018, and we haven't missed a month yet. No way we're gonna stop now! So be sure to check for a new issue next Tuesday night! We'll be ready! Hehehe! (https://imagine-magazine.org/)

Speaking of which, there are new questions for the 'Comsie Q & A' section, as well as a new question from River Acheron, for future issues of Imagine posted both on the Shack forum (https://www.voy.com/15900/) and on the Comicality Cafe board (https://gayauthors.org/forums/forum/323-cafe/) if you guys want to jump in and add your two cents. We try to keep everybody's brain working at all times, after all. Hehehe!

That's about it for now! More ebooks are on the way, so keep an eye out for them as well in the near future! (https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/)

Gotta run! Happy Labor Day! And I'll seezya soon!

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"There's hope! It doesn't cost a thing to smile! You don't have to pay to laugh! You better thank God for that!" -*India Arie - "There's Hope"*

Howdy, you guys! I hope this message finds you all in good shape!

The last few days here have been a bit hectic, but it's easy to get back on track when I had a head start to begin with! So, back to the editing train, I go tonight! :P

But first?

As many of you original Shackers know, the "New Kid In School" series was the very first erotic story that I ever wrote for the Shack. In fact, it was the first gay teen story that I ever wrote /period/! So, it will always have a warm and fuzzy place in the very center of my heart, and it was the catalyst of everything else that I've written since! And I am rapidly approaching *650 STORIES/CHAPTERS* since I first began! No, that's not a typo! Six Hundred and Fifty! And that's only counting Billy Chase Books as one chapter each (even though each book has fifty chapters in it), and stories like "Gone From Daylight" and "Savage Moon" by one book each, even though they have many chapters in each book as well. Add in the stories for Imagine Magazine, the ebook exclusives, and the stuff from the "GFD: Blood Bank" website...and that number adds up a lot quicker than you might think! Hehehe! So to say that "New Kid" is still my first born and my favorite soft spot...is saying a lot!

(Read Here & Discussions Here)

Well, "New Kid" is getting a milestone chapter in number 66! So, if you haven't read it yet, be sure to go and check it out when you get a chance! And let me know whenever you get a chance! Let's just say that it's been a long time coming! :)

I'm finishing up my articles and stuff for the September issue of Imagine Magazine, and hope to start getting things set up soon! If you guys have anything to send, try to get it to me or to the administrator by next weekend if you can. Cool? The earlier the better! Also, we're looking for a few Halloween stories for the October issue, just in case you had anything swimming around in the back of your mind and wanted to submit it, we'd be happy to have it! Now, I like the spooky stuff, but as long a it's Halloween 'themed', send it on in anyway. Makes for a few good love stories too! Cool? Drop me a line! You know where to find me!

(https://imagine-magazine.org/)

I've gotta run! But I hope you guys like the chapter! Stay safe! Stay beautiful! And I love you lots!

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"If you want to keep a secret, you must also hide it from yourself." *George Orwell, "1984"*

Ariel and Tyler return to give you guys some warm fuzzies tonight in a brand new chapter of "Kiss Of An Angel" (A direct spinoff and companion piece to the Shack's original story, "New Kid In School"). So enjoy it when you get a chance, and please feel free to take a couple of random seconds to let me know what you think when you're finished! I always love to hear from you guys! ((Hugz))

(Read Here & Discussion Here)

Also, the Halloween issue of Imagine Magazine is coming up (https://imagine-magazine.org/), and it would be cool to have a few spooky tales and ghost stories to tell for October! I'll definitely be working on one of my own. So if any of you guys want to jump in with a story of your own, let me know at Comicality@shackoutback.net and we'll be sure to save you a spot! Cool?

That's all for now! Have a great evening! And I'll seezya soon with more!

Stay safe! And I wish you well!

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"It's a good sign but rare instance when, in a relationship, you find that the more you learn about the other person, the more you continue to desire them. A sturdy bond delights in that degree of youthful intrigue. Love loves its youth." -*Criss Jami*

Alright, so...I sent my newest ebooks in for publishing, and the "Daydreams & Lullabyes" book was 'BLOCKED' for some vague reason that didn't tell me much of anything at all. not only that, but Volume Two was suddenly retroactively blocked as well...even though it's been on the KDP site for over nine months or more with no problems at all. It doesn't violate any of the terms of service, there are no copyright claims, I own all of material, so...who knows what's going on with that. But I'll be keeping up the good fight. It just might take some time to find out why the sudden witch hunt has come knocking on my door when I've been careful and loyal to Amazon for eight years now without any issues at all. Be patient with me, k? I'll figure this out.

In the meantime...the "Miles To Go" ebook seemed to go through without any problems at all! Hehehe, then again, Preston isn't a gay teenager. Hmmmm...funny how that works out. Savage zombie cannibalism? Thumbs up! Loving and romantic contact between two boys? Thumbs down. Got it. ::Shakes My Head:: Straight privilege...psh.

Anyway...you can grab the completed "Miles To Go" ebook in the Comicality Ebook Section (https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/) whenever you like! Leave a review or a star rating to help spread the word! And let me know what you think! K?

Health wise...I am feeling a bit better, but I've also developed a bit of a cough since yesterday. My heart is a bit off rhythm, and I have to take my temperature twice a day to make sure that I'm ok. The cough does worry me a bit though. And it's more on the left side of my chest than my right. So I'm sort of confining myself to my bedroom until I get my Covid-19 test results come back. I've disinfected everything around me and keep away from other people when possible. I don't feel 'sick' sick, though, so it could just be a temporary thing. Still, better to be safe than sorry, right?

That being said, since I'm all caged up in this room for the night, I am having a MASSIVE email marathon tonight! Hehehe! So, if I owe you an email, you're probably going to finally hear from me within the next few hours. Which will be fun! Because I do miss you guys when we don't talk for a long time! So I'll seezya soon, k?

Love you lots! And I'll see you all on Monday! ::Nods::

Good evening to one and all! :)

I'm sending this out to let you guys know that a brand new chapter of the series, "Give It To Me Straight" has been posted to the site and to the Library today! We're only a few chapters away from it being complete, so don't miss out! Have fun, and be sure to take a few seconds out of your day to let me know what you think when you get a chance! K?

(Read it Here & Discussions Here)

And, of course, if you want to bypass the whole waiting thing, you can read the series in its entirety by grabbing the ebook from the Comicality Ebook Section (https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/) and read it all right now! Just don't give out any spoilers. Enjoy!

HUGE thanks to you guys who have donated to the Paypal account, and to everybody who has sent emails and left reviews on the stories, supporting me every inch of the way! I couldn't be more grateful! Hugs to each and every last one of you! Thank you!

I had to go in and take my first Covid-19 test early this morning. Ummmm...OWWW!!! Who knew that a cotton swab could be so deadly? That was like...a Jason Bourne/John Wick weapon! Jesus! But...I've been directly exposed, so it's better to be safe than sorry. But...owww, though! :P I have been sick for the past week, but I'm hoping that it's something altogether different. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

PLEASE stay safe out there, you guys. K? This is a serious thing. I've already lost three of my classmates to this, and we need to be careful.

Two more ebooks will be up and ready for Friday! "Daydreams & Lullabyes: Volume Three" and "Miles To Go"! I'll send word when they're ready to go! Cool?

Take care! And I will talk to you soon!

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"If a man’s mind becomes pure, his surroundings will also become pure." -*Buddha*

To say that I've been a little under the weather for the past week or so would be a bit of an understatement, hehehe! But, in order to keep my sanity, I'll keep this short and go back to my couch potato olympics! :P

The newest issue of Imagine Magazine for August went up last night, and it's already starting to do even better than the last issue! So check it out when you get a chance, and be sure to hit the green 'up vote' button at the bottom of the page to let our hard working authors know that you love them

(https://imagine-magazine.org/)

There are a few new ebooksthat will be coming out on August 21st (That's next Friday!), and I don't want you guys to miss out! So grab your copies from the Comicality Ebook Section, and thanks in advance!

(https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/)

Last thing...Imagine is looking for a couple of awesome ghost stories this year for our Halloween issue in October! So if you've got anything in mind and want to submit, I'm giving you an advanced heads up so you can get that nightmare fuel pumping!

That's all for today. Talk to you soon. And stay safe out there!

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"I'm a SURVIVOR! I'm not gon' give up! I'm not gon' stop! I'm gon' work HARDER! I'm a SURVIVOR! I'm gonna make it! I will survive! Keep on surviving!" -*Destiny's Child*

It's 7:30 in the morning, I'm under self quarantine, and I've got nothing to do for the rest of the day! Time to start day drinking! LOL!

Don't you judge me! I know you've been doing it too! Hahaha!

Anyway, a brand new chapter of "Waiting Outside The Lines" has just been posted! And don't any of you DARE tell Greyson Chance that I've been writing about him! ::Giggles:: That would be RUDE! :P Let me know what you think! And give me my big smile for the day! I could sure use a couple of those right now.

(https://shackoutback.net/?t=2R6PCUp1r82hLKxA & discussions are at https://www.voy.com/17262/)

Also, the ebook situation with Amazon is getting worked out. If you were unable to get the "Daydreams & Lullabyes: Volume Two" collection...try it now, and it should work! Also, the 'Table Of Contents' links should work now. So if you grabbed a copy before, you should be able to download the newest update for free. Which makes for an easier read, and it was what I was trying to do from the very beginning! MASSIVE thanks to Pete for helping me out with that!

Also...big hugs and thanks go out to those of you who donated to the Paypal account this week! (paypal.me/comicality) Love you lots for that! Every penny helps! And I'll keep working hard to make it worth your while. I mean...it's been 22 years now! It's not like I'm gonna stop! LOL!

Before I go, I wanted to let you know that I really DO miss you guys an awful lot! And I will be scheduling a few chatroom sessions for next weekend so I can link up and talk to you guys again in real time! I know that I usually just drop into the chatroom unannounced most of the time, and it's usually in the middle of the night with no warning. But, if you missed me, I'd really like to talk to you in the near future. I'll try to have two sessions if I can. One for people here in the States or close by, and another for fans who live overseas. I'll try to work out the time difference between now and then, but...I'm a die hard insomniac, so I'm sure I'll be able to do both. Hehehe! So stay tuned to this mailing list, spread the word, and I hope to see you guys soon! The Hot Tub Chatroom can be found here... (https://discord.com/invite/AbX2nn4)

Seezya soon! And more emails are coming! So look for those too!

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"Young love is a flame; very pretty, often very hot and fierce, but still only light and flickering. The love of the older and disciplined heart is as coals, deep-burning, unquenchable." -*Henry Ward Beecher*

My apologies for keeping this announcement super short. I don't mean to come off as unfriendly or rude...my family and I are just dealing with some serious issues right now. So please be patient with me for the next few days, k?

Life is good. Just...hard sometimes...

A new chapter of the 'man made apocalypse' thriller, "Agenda 21" has been posted this morning, and is now available for you guys to read. So run on over and give it a look. K?

Also, I really REALLY want to thank you guys who have given me ratings and comments on Amazon for the ebooks! You have no idea how much that helps my stories get noticed on such a giant platform! Thank you! Just a few free minutes of your time makes my life infinitely better! So thanks for that.

K...I've gotta go. See you later...

It is a wonderful Friday evening tonight, and I hope it finds you all in a good mood! ((Hugz))

Really quick...I wanted to let you guys know that a brand new chapter of "New Kid In School" was just posted tonight! So run on by and check it out whenever you get a chance! And don't forget to let me know what you think when you get a chance! It's always good to hear something from you guys! ((Hugz))

Enjoy!

(https://shackoutback.net/?t=2R6PCUp1U8kpOrZj & discussions are at https://www.voy.com/17262/)

Also, the new question went up for a future issue of Imagine Magazine! So if you want to put your two cents in and join the rest of us in the discussion feel free to reply on the Shack Forum (https://www.voy.com/15900/) or on the Comicality Cafe (https://gayauthors.org/forums/forum/323-cafe/), and share your knowledge and feelings with us! Also, anonymous answers are welcome at Comicality@shackoutback.net if you like, just let me know not to add your name to it. K? Can't wait to see what you have to say!

Last thing...

So...while I've been trying to get all of the kinks worked out with some of the ebooks in the Comicality Ebook Section (https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/), it is still not working for everybody. This isn't a problem on our side, but more with Amazon and whatever their doing over there. (Whew! It's not my fault this time like it usually is! Hehehe!) I'll be looking into it more this weekend, and if push comes to shove, I've still got all of the edited text and files in their entirety, and the book covers, etc! So I might just republish them from scratch and see if it works that way! Cool? My apologies for the weirdness. I'm working on it! With a little help from my friends! :)

That's all folks! Take care, and I'll seezya soon with more!

Love always! And stay safe!

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"I am tired of hiding and I am tired of lying by omission...I suffered for years because I was scared to be out. I'm here today because I am gay." -*Ellen Page*

Happy Wednesday, folks!

Very quickly, just wanted to throw a few things out there...

The Daydream Short story, "Aural Sex" has been posted on the site today! So, if you haven't checked it out yet, feel free to do so at your earliest convenience, and let me know what you think! Cool?

(https://www.voy.com/17262/)

Also, big thanks for the newest purchases from the Comicality Ebook section! (https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/) It really does help out like you wouldn't believe, and you guys have made my day! Mwah! Love you too! And there's more to come! (Currently looking into a glitch with some titles which are making them unavailable. *Crosses Fingers*)

And...the ComicalityShack YouTube channel, as of today, has 666 subscribers! Hehehe! ::Spooky Twilight Zone Music Plays In The Background:: Creepy! THANKS for subscribing! And look for more stuff in the near future!

(https://www.youtube.com/user/ComicalityShack)

Alright! I've gotta fly! Seezya on Friday!

Up, up, and Awaaaaayyyyyy.....!!!

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don't believe in magic will never find it." -*Roald Dahl*

Greetings, fellow Earthlings! And possible visitors to our planet in disguise! Hehehe!)

I'm very happy to have you with us today! And thanks again for being patient while I was helping my family juggle a few responsibilities here and there and get things worked out for the best. Because...pandemics gotta pandemic! :P

Anyway, I'm going to keep this relatively short this afternoon so you guys can get back to your regularly scheduled program! A brand new chapter of "Give It To Me Straight" was posted today! So, if it's one of the ones that you've been waiting for, go ahead and check it out! And let me know what you think when you're done! K?

(https://www.voy.com/17262/)

And remember...if you want to read the completed "Give It To Me Straight" series without having to wait for the next chapter to be posted on the site or on Nifty, you can grab it all on ebook at the link below! So feel free to 'binge' the rest if you like! :)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08DMW1PXX

Big thanks go out to you guys who have already sent in your materials for the August issue of Imagine Magazine! The earlier, the better! And we might just have most of the next issue done by the 1st! Which gives the miracle workers on the tech side more time to make it look pretty! ((Hugz)) I'll be sure to get my stuff ready too! You inspire me! Hehehe! The new issue will be ready for Saturday, August 15th! Don't miss it!

(https://imagine-magazine.org/ )

A few more things...thanks for the new subscribers to this mailing list, for the ratings on Imagine, for subs on the ComicalityShack Youtube account (https://www.youtube.com/user/ComicalityShack), and for any and all donations to the Paypal account as well! (paypal.me/comicality) I love, love, LOVE, you for it!!! Mwah! And I appreciate the love and support! Thanks!

Alright, I'm off! I will see you guys soon! Just wanted to give you a heads up for now!

As always...stay home, stay safe, stay beautiful! Love you! Take care!

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"Sometimes, when you're feeling you're lowest, the real you is summoned~And you understand, maybe for the first time ever, how grand you are, because you discover that vulnerable doesn't mean powerless, scared doesn't mean lacking in beauty, and uncertainty doesn't mean that you're lost~These realizations alone will set you on a journey that you will take you far beyond what you used to think of as extraordinary.~There is always a bright side, The Universe." -*Mike Dooley*

How is everybody tonight? :) I hope you're all smiling and hanging in there while the world repairs itself!

I definitely missed you guys! And I'll be putting some MASSIVE time into emails and the like tomorrow so I can catch up with you all! I've recently been juggling family duties, as some of my family members are being forced to go back to work, pandemic and all. Which...sucks. They're actually being threatened by their employers...safety be damned. But...for now, we're all taking turns watching the kids and keeping them busy. Even though the country is trying to force them to go back to school as well. It's like they WANT us to die. So stupid. But we're dealing with it the best we can.

So if I vanish for a few days here and there, that's what's going on. K?

Anyway, today is the 15th! And that means a brand new issue of Imagine Magazine is up and ready to go! New chapters from your new favorite authors, Black Paper, Tycho Celuch, MrM, Juju, Lindon Weztser, ACFan, and MANY more! Including the last chapter of "The Bully And The Bullied" By Sean E! So don't miss the grand finale on that one! Thanks to all of you guys who have been contributing to the magazine and making it the success that it is! Also, big thanks to everyone who's working behind the scenes to keep everything in order and running smoothly! Love always to you guys! We couldn't do it without you!

(https://imagine-magazine.org/)

Also, I am waiting for the links to be given to me right now...but there are /*FOUR*/ new ebooks that have been published for you guys to grab when you get a chance! "Walker Road", "Rotting Apples", "Darkness Waits" (An ebook exclusive), and "Give It To Me Straight" (The complete story), have all been submitted! So be the first to grab your copy on Amazon.com! Cool? And leave a star rating or a comment when you can! It only takes a minute, and it helps like you wouldn't believe! So, thanks in advance!

(https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/)

Now, The last three chapters of "Give It To Me Straight" will be posted in the July, August, and September, issues of Imagine, as well as on the website in the months to come! But if you just want to skip ahead to the end and read the completed story...the ebook is waiting for ya! K? :)

That's it for now! Starting on Monday, we're going back to 48 hour posts! A new chapter every other day! So keep an eye out for that! And I'll seezya soon!

Stay safe, you guys! And always remember...I love you too!

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"Look, when you can do the things that I can...and you don't...and then the bad things happen? They happen because of you." -*Spider-Man, "Captain America: Civil War"

Here we are, folks! 22 Years later from that very first story that I wrote to Nifty waaaay back in 1998! "New Kid In School"! Crazy, right?

Anyway, no big speeches or a run through the history of the Shack this time! Just wanted to wish us al a happy anniversary today! June 19th, 2020!

Thank you guys so much for years of support and unconditional love! Both through the good times and the bad. I couldn't have done any of this without you in my corner! So...I've got presents waiting for you! Expect them to come, one after another for the next...hmmm, let's say two WEEKS! ::Giggles::

Oh yes, I've been working hard behind the scenes! And now I get to play with the rest of you! It'll be fun! Promise! LOL!

OH!!! And the ebook version of "Walker Road" went live much quicker than I thought it would! So it is now available on Amazon.com if you want to grab a copy! I'll be posting the completed versions of each "Shelter" prequel every month on the 19th! So look for "Rotting Apples" in July, and "Miles To Go" in August, and so on! And then, I'll be posting "Shelter" itself from then on! Cool? I WISH I could have added the pictures of the text messages in this story, but I don't know how to do that. So I had to work around it. Hehehe! Either way, you can grab your copy of the ebook at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BFRBKHV right now if you like! And it'll pop up in the Comicality Ebook section on Imagine Magazine a bit later on! Cool?

Stick around, folks! I've got more goodies for you today! Trust me! Hehehe!

Seezya soon! And let's get to work on year 23!!! Lucky number! Mystical number! And...you know...Jordan's jersey! Hehehe, Chicago boy for life!

Laters!

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"I grew up as a sports fan, and I know that a hall of fame is very different than an award for being the best of the year. It's a nod to the longevity of our accomplishment." -*Chuck D of Public Enemy*

Before anything else, let me just take a moment to thank each and every single one of you for the emails that you've sent me, the comments yove made on the stories, the rating that you've left on the ebooks on Amazon.com, the donations that you've sent to the Paypal account, the times you posted on the forums or dropped by the chatroom to say hello, the ebooks that you've purchased....just...thanks for being a real friend to me over the years! Thanks for supporting me and giving me the occasional nod to let me know that you were out there, listening, and wishing me well. I don't ask for much...but you've proven yourselves to be true friends, and I can't thank you enough for that.

Friday, June 19th, marks 22 years of hard work and dedication to a site that I never thought would become what it is today. I have you guys to thank for that! Don't ever feel that I take you guys for granted, ok? I will make the effort to tell you thank you, every chance that I can! It only takes me a few seconds, and you have all given much more in my life than that few seconds are worth! So thank you! And I promise to provide you guys with more goodies during our Anniversary celebration! It'll be awesome! So don't miss out! :)

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIb0xbgTK00&feature=youtu.be)

Anyway, today is the 15th, and that means that a brand new issue of Imagine Magazine is now out and available for you guys to enjoy! You've got new chapters from your favorite authors included, AC Fan, JeffsFort, Lindon Weztser, Juju, Julian Taylor, Myke D, Sean E, Hai Tran, and Talo Segura! Also, new additions from MrM, which includes the final chapter of his story "Souvenir"! So be sure to check in for that one. This month's new featured author is Tycho Cleuch, with our very first "Star Wars" themed story! Followed by a one on one interview with me to give you all some insight on his writing process and creative inspiration. Also, new articles and stories from me! And an anniversary message to say thanks, and to give you all a sneak peek into the many...MANY...ebooks that I've been working on for the past month or two! Hehehe!

I think this is the BIGGEST Imagine issue that we've ever had! Yikes! That's awesome!!! Thanks, you guys!!! Let's keep growing! Every issue should be better than the last! And you guys have really put in a lot of work to make this a success!!! Special thanks go out to River Acheron this month too for his article on whether or not fictional characters are 'real'! We got some really good feedback on that question, and you can find that in the new issue as well!

(https://imagine-magazine.org/)

Remember...there's a green button at the bottom of every page in Imagine Magazine. You can 'click' that button to just say, "Hey, thanks! I enjoyed that!" It takes a tenth of a second. It burns no calories. Your fingers won't cramp up. You won't miss your favorite show on TV. Hehehe! Come on, you guys...really? YOU are the fuel that these amazingly creative people run on. Don't starve them by being selfish. One click. Consider it a means of securing new material from them in the future. It's much easier than complaining about why they aren't updating later, right? Show some love.

One tenth of a second. Can you spare that? Don't be a dick! LOL! We work HARD on this stuff!

One More thing! A new collection of short stories has been added to the recent GayAuthors Anthology! So click the link below to check out the next few stories! "Accused" by Valkyrie, "Hill Of Candles" by Iomax61, and "Moon Dogs" by CarlHoliday! And be sure to give them some love too, when you get a chance! Cool?

(https://gayauthors.org/stories/browse/category/136-2020-anthologies/)

Alright, that's it for now! I'll see you guys on Friday! We've got a 22nd anniversary to celebrate! Seezya then!

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

""Look, when you can do the things that I can...and you don't...and then the bad things happen? They happen because of you." -*Spider-Man, "Civil War"*

Happy, Thursday to you all!

A bunch of stuff is going on right now, and I really hope that you guys are being safe and staying beautiful as you're living your best life! ((Big Hugz)) To you all!

Let me start off by letting you know that Ariel is back in a brand new chapter of "Kiss Of An Angel" tonight! And this is one of those points where it directly crosses over with New Kid In School", so you won't want to miss it! Enjoy! And let me know what you think when you get a chance, k? Hearing from you guys always makes me smile!

(Read It Here & Talk About It Here)

There's a brand new community question on the Shack and the Cafe for a future issue of Imagine Magazine too! (https://imagine-magazine.org/ ) We're asking about what your dreams were as you were growing up and whether or not you pursued them, changed your mind, or simply let them go! So feel free to drop your two cents on either of the boards, or email me at Comicality@shackoutback.net if you want to weigh in! The more answers we get the better! And it really helps me out in a major way! So I hope a few more of you will be willing to speak up and let us know what your dreams were, way back when. :)

That being said, June's Imagine issue is almost finished! We'll be publishing on the 15th as usual, so if you've got some super last minute stuff to send us...let me know. And we'll try to squeeze you in! K? We've got less than two weeks left, and we want to get stuff in order and looking as good as we possibly can before the big release. So send your stuff in asap!

ALSO...GayAuthors' 2020 Spring Anthology is now being made available to the public! This is a collection of stories by some of the most talented, most dedicated, authors on GA, and you DEFINITELY need to check them out! I'm happy to say that I got to submit a short story of my own called "Shared Blankets" that I didn't know was going to be posted today, but, YAY! New story! Go check it out! Also, you've got "Destruction -- Self And Otherwise" By Headstall, and "Explosions" By Carlos Hazday! So be sure to read their newest offerings and give them some feedback and some love and support as soon as you can! There will be more anthology stories released in the weeks to come! So be sure to keep an eye on that space, and you'll have a wealth of brand new quality stories to read whenever you get tired of looking at the same four walls of your room while on lockdown. ::Giggles::

ANYWAY...enjoy "Kiss Of An Angel", enjoy "Shared Blankets", enjoy the new Spring Anthology stories...and just enjoy life! Because I love you all! And love is a currency that you can't buy! Ummmm...wait, that doesn't make sense. Forget it. You know what I mean! Hehehe!

Seezya soon!

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them." -*John F Kennedy*

This is just a note to let you guys know that "Savage Moon" has a brand new chapter up tonight. So run over and check it out if you get a chance, and be sure to leave a little comment to let me know what you think when you get the chance.

(Read it Here & Discussions Here)

I've been gone for a couple of days, I know. Dealing with some stuff at home. As some of you know, I've lost three classmates to the current pandemic, and a fourth was sent to the hospital a few days ago. I have no way to find out how he's doing. Nobody can go visit, and I don't think he has access to his electronic devices or anything yet, so my friends and I are just sort of waiting to find out whether or not he's ok. I guess no 'bad' news is good news, right? My best friend's father did test positive for Covid-19, but it's been about two weeks and he hasn't shown any symptoms, so it's safe to assume that he'll be alright. Thank God for that.

Anyway, I'm still here. Things are just weighing a bit heavy on me right now. But stories are back in full swing, and I'll be getting back to you guys in my email starting tomorrow morning, k?

Seezya soon. Stay safe. Stay home. Stay beautiful.

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"I know God will not give me anything I can't handle. I just wish that He didn't trust me so much." -*Mother Teresa*

Hi Gang!

Yup, this is the last shopping day before the 14th Annual Random Cake Holiday celebration begins. That's right! It's time to go out and get that cake, or the ingredients for that cake before it's too late!

Why you ask? Because just as in years past, who doesn't need an excuse to have cake? It's fun, we all need a smile, especially with things as messed up as they are right now. What more reason do you need? It is a part of our online culture! Well, not really. I mean by definition "laziness" is also a part of our online... you get it. LOL!

So take that run out to the local bakery, grocery store, 7-Eleven, or gas station and get you some cake! Doesn't matter what time you have your cake, as long as it's between Midnight and 11:59pm on the 28th it counts. Then why not make it official and hop into the Shack Discord Chat at https://discordapp.com/invite/5rVAUj9 and tell us what kind of cake you had. For a real smile, tell the chat admin, "Reverand_Doctor_Dude" that you are visiting for Comicality's random Cake day. He'll want to know what kind of cake you had. (Well, he may want to know why you didn't bring him cake but, it's not on you to provide him with cake, I mean, the nerve of that guy ;)

So get ready before it's too late. The cake selection at my local Grocery Store was picked pretty dry and I had to decorate it myself... Hey, I tried! LOL! Have Fun!

Greetings to all of you guys who are reading tonight. I hope you're doing well.

I have to admit to being in a bit of a strange mood tonight, but I'm just trying to take in a lot at the moment, and it can weigh pretty heavy on my shoulders sometimes.

Long story short, the current pandemic has hit the Chicago area pretty hard over the past month or so....and I've been getting calls from my friends to tell me that we've lost three of our classmates to Covid-19 in the past week and a half. Gone. People that I've laughed with, partied with...people I'll never see again. I'm trying to figure out how this whole thing is going to work, but we're going to have to go to the funerals via camera feed if they have it available. My best friend's father was tested positive for the virus, and he hasn't shown any symptoms...but they have to quarantine and check him out for the next two to three weeks to see if anything shows up. This whole thing is just so crazy. It really is.

My apologies for dumping all of this on you guys. I know you probably don't want to hear it. Just...please...PLEASE take care of yourselves out there, ok? If you want to know why it's so infuriating to see people being so stubborn and stupid about this, and not taking the pandemic seriously...this is why. One of my friends was the mother of three kids. She had to be rushed to the hospital, and nine days later she was dead. Nine days. Those kids don't have a mom now. And she probably contracted the virus from some reckless idiot who put going to the beach, or some stupid house party, or eating in a restaurant instead of simply getting take out, over the lives and well being of the rest of us. And, yes, I'm in a fucked up mood...but **FUCK** those people!!! You're toxic to everything you touch and the very oxygen you breathe! And my friends and family are in danger because of it. I am stupefied over how selfish people can be. I really am.

Anyway...rant over. And I'm sorry.

A new chapter of the remixed version of "If Only In My Dreams" is up. I hope you guys like it. Check it out, and tell me what you think. K?

Or...don't. Whatever.

(Read it Here & Discussions Here)

G'night. Seezya soon.

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"You're just too good to be true. Can't take my eyes off of you. You'd be like heaven to touch, I wanna hold you so much. As long as love has arrived, and I thank God I'm alive. You're just too good to be true...I can't take my eyes off of you. Pardon the way that I stare, there's nothing else to compare. This side of you leaves me weak. There are no words left to speak. But if you feel like I feel, please let me know that it's real. You're just too good to be true. I can't take my eyes off of you." -*Frankie Valli*

Between 2am EST and 6am EST on May 26, the wizards who provide our hosting will be casting a new integrity spell on the rack-mounted totem that contains all of our characters. This is done to ensure not too many of them escape or cause too much havoc on our realm. It may be difficult to reach the sites with your computer as they perform this ritual but if you are able to peer into ethereal realms, you shouldn’t have a problem. If not, I'd suggest you use your own wizardry and save a few chapters locally to get you through.

This ritual should take about 30 minutes for most of our sites. Maybe about a DAY for The Story Lover's Home as Dragons are much more difficult to contain and really do like messing with the wizards. <snicker> 

We do apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, both in lost reading time and should you become overrun with the group who plans out this time of year to escape normally. Our hopes and gratitude go out to the wizards tasked with this responsibility!

Hugs and kisses are going out tonight, from me to you! I hope you're doing well, and I love you lots!

I'm just dropping in to let you know that a brand new chapter of "Jesse-101" has just been posted to the site! I slept in this morning because my cousins spent the night last night. Hehehe, and I have a BUNCH of little cousins! So it was like trying to keep track of entire litter of puppies at once! *NOT* easy! And they've never seen "Aliens" before! :O Are there still people out there who have never seen James Cameron's "Aliens" in the world? I didn't think that was possible! LOL!

Well, I was honored to pump their young minds full of THAT heavy dose of nightmare fuel! And they didn't go to sleep until 'Comsie' hours because of it. Because...cinematic trauma! Hehehe! But still fun!

Anyway, the party must go on! Still on our own 48 hour schedule! So I'll see you guys on Tuesday! Cool? I'm also hard at work on finishing up my GayAuthors Anthology story in the next day or two! And big thanks for the early submissions for the June issue of Imagine Magazine! We're almost half way done with the new issue, and it'll be ready to go on the 15th! Just four days before the Shack's 22nd anniversary! So be sure to keep an eye out! K?

Have fun with the new "Jesse" chapter!

(Read it Here & Discussions are Here)

This Thursday is May 28th! And that means it's Random Cake Day here on the Shack! So be sure to put a few dollars aside to treat yourself for being awesome! (What the hell is 'Random Cake Day'? Read here to find out! https://imagine-magazine.org/releases/volume-60/random-cake-day/ Happy RCD, folks! Smile for me!!! :)

And welcome to all of the Shack's newest readers of all ages from all around the globe!!! Thanks for stopping by! South Africa, Iceland, Israel, Greece, China, India...love you all!!! Spread the word! And feel free to drop by anytime! Welcome to the family!

Alright, I've gotta run! But I'll seezya soon! Take care! Stay safe! And I'll seezya soon!

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"Your visions will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes." -*C.G. Jung *

It is a glorious Friday morning where I am, folks! I hope it is where you are too! :)

However, while the bright sunshine may keep the vampires at bay during the day...zombies don't seem to go by the same rules! If anything, there's probably MORE of them in the morning hours! (I mean, have you SEEN me before my morning coffee? Yeeesh!)

Anyway, the latest chapter of "Shelter" has just been posted! So check it out when you get a chance, and as always, I'd love to hear what you think! So let me know when you get a chance! K?

(Read it Here & Discussions are Here)

Not much else to report for now! So enjoy! And I'll seezya in another 48 hours! Take care! And stay safe!

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"I thought about how there are two types of secrets: the kind you want to keep in, and the kind you don't dare to let out." -*Ally Carter*

Hehehe, actually, it's raining here...but it's still a little bright for my tastes! I LIKE the darkness!

That being said, I just wanted to let you guys know that another 48 hours have passed, and that means a new chapter is up and ready for your enjoyment! Today, "Gone From Daylight" returns with a new chapter! So if you're fans of Justin and Taryn and want to know what's going on with them right now, feel free to dive in at your convenience! And if you get a few seconds, be sure to leave a comment and let me know what you're thinking! Cool?

(Read it Here & Discussions are Here)

And if you happen to be brand new to this series, or just need a refresher, you can start the series from the very beginning on my story page here: Gone From Daylight at ShackOutback.net and catch up with everything! I think you guys will like it once you get started! So don't miss out!

HUGE thanks go out to those of you who helped me out by donating to the Paypal account on the site! (paypal.me/comicality) I work in a place that would be especially /dangerous/ to work in right now, so lockdown is a necessity for the time being. But it's really not all that bad at all. I look forward to going back to work, but for right now, a little R&R has done me good!

Alright! That's about it for now! Check out the new "GFD" chapter when you can! And I'm still taking interview questions for the June issue of Imagine Magazine! I've got almost ten good questions right now, and the deadline isn't until June 5th! So if you want to ask anything about the site, the writing, or my personal life...go ahead and send it to my email address at Comicality@shackoutback.net and I'll add it to the list, and send you a personal notice to let you know that I got it. This should be fun! I look forward to it!

Take care, you guys! And I'll seezya in 48 hours!

Love always! Stay safe!

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"I would rather be known in life as an honest sinner than a lying hypocrite." -*Unknown*

Happy Monday, you guys!

I'm not gonna stay for too long, I just wanted you guys to know that the 'Daydream' short story, "Special Delivery", has now been posted to the site! Something to give you some warm fuzzies for the current day! So let me know what you think when you get the chance! Hearing from you guys is always a blessing, and it truly brightens my day! So thanks in advance!

(Go Here to Read & Go Here for Discussion)

Also, for more short stories like this one, some innocent...and some NOT so innocent, hehehe...exploring the discovery of young love and sex for the first time, you guys can grab one of the two collections of "Daydreams & Lullabyes" ebooks in the Comicality ebook section! (https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/) Volume Three will be coming your way by the end of the Summer, so keep an eye out for that one too! Cool?

For now...dive in, and enjoy! Love you lots! And I'll seezya soon with more!

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"Where you used to be, there is a hole in the world, which I find myself constantly walking around in the daytime, and falling in at night. I miss you like hell." -*Edna St. Vincent Millay*

Happy Saturday, you guys! I hope this announcement finds you well! Smile for me, k? Life is awesome!

I'm just sending you guys a quick note to let you know that the newest chapter of the series, "Give It To Me Straight" was just posted to the site and the Library tonight! And you can look for the ebook version VERY soon, with the final two chapters added to it, in the ebook section! (https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/) Or, you can also get them in the June and July issues of Imagine Magazine, as well as on the site. So...win/win, right? We are getting right back into our 48 hour schedule tonight! So enjoy! And let me know what you think whenever you get a chance! You know I love to hear from you! :)

(https://www.voy.com/17262/)

Big thanks to all of the writers and the readers that made the newest release of Imagine Magazine another smashing success! Thanks for reading, and thanks for clicking that green 'up vote' button too! Your feedback is the only fuel we writers have! So the more fuel you give us, the more goodies you'll get in the future! Thanks for supporting the family. We love you too!

(https://imagine-magazine.org/)

Gotta run! But stick around! You never know what might pop up next! ::Nods:: It would be shame if you were the last one to find out about it! :P

Love you lots! And stay safe, you guys! Seezya soon!

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"Success at anything will always come down to this: Focus and effort, and we control both." -*Dwayne (The Rock) Johnson*

Good morning, my beautiful people!

I hope this email finds you safe and sound, and most of all...happy! May your life be full of rainbows and gummy bears! And maybe the occasional blowjob, just for kicks! Because...why not? Hehehe!

I did take a weekend off last week for Mother's Day to spend time with my mom, but we're going right back to our 'one new story every 48 hours' schedule as of today! So look for a few surprises to be coming your way soon! Be ready!

Anyway, I know that we're a day early this month, but the newest issue of Imagine Magazine is now live and ready for you guys to jump into at your convenience! You'll be getting new chapters of all of your favorite stories from Talo Segura, Myke D, Juju, MrM, Sean E, Lindon Weztser, Julian Taylor, Hai Tran, ACFan, JeffsFort, and The Story Lover! As well as a few new goodies from yours truly! :) Monthly articles and extras are also available, and find out about May 28th, and the origins of our annual Shack Holiday...'Random Cake Day'! Hehehe! Enjoy, you guys! And please take a moment to hit that green 'like' button down at the bottom of the page to let the authors know you appreciate all the hard work that they put in! Give them some love! :)

(https://imagine-magazine.org/)

Big thanks to all of you guys that have been grabbing the Comicality ebooks this past week! Thank you so much! Love you lots for the purchases! And there's still more to come, I'll just be dropping them all at once instead of one a week like I had planned. I don't know. I change my mind a lot. LOL!

(https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/)

Also, for the June Issue of Imagine Magazine, I'm going to be posting a personal interview for the site's 22nd anniversary online! Who's going to be doing the interview? YOU guys! That's who! I'll be taking all questions and opening up about the site, the stories, the history of the Shack Out Back, and much much more. So, if you're a fan of the stories and have any questions about anything that I've written over the years, now is your chance to ask me directly! If you want to know anything about me personally (Obviously not my name, address, phone number, etc! Hehehe, this IS the internet, after all), feel free to ask! If you're an aspiring writer looking to learn anything from the experiences that I've had since I began, ask that too. And even if you just despise me to the very core and want to troll the living shit out of me, hehehe...go for it! I'll be answering those too! Whatever is on your mind, let it rip, and I'll try to answer many questions as I possibly can! The cut off date is June 5th for questions, and please limit yourselves to two or three questions if you can. Cool?

I'll be posting question announcements on the Shack Forum (https://www.voy.com/15900/), the Comicality Library (https://www.voy.com/17262/), and on the Comicality Cafe (https://gayauthors.org/forums/forum/323-cafe/) at Gay Authors within the next 20 minutes or so! So you can ask questions in the reply section below if you like, or you can email me directly at Comicality@shackoutback.net and I'll be sure to add it to the interview! So, if you've got anything that you wanted to know about me, my writing, the stories, or anything else...my digital ears are wide open! So ask away!

That's it for now! Love you all! Enjoy the new issue of Imagine Magazine! And as always, stay home, stay safe, and stay beautiful! ((Hugz)) all around!

Seezya Saturday!

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"What comes easy won’t last. What lasts won’t come easy." -*Unknown*

Hi Everyone!

As you all probably know, Comicality is a very bust guy. He turns out more content in a month than the average online author does in an entire carreer and he's showing no sign of slowing. (Even after a few attempts to retire!) So it stands to reason that when its archive of his work was set up, It was accomplished by searching through a few different sources to build a "Complete" collection. Things not posted on one site, could generally be found on another. So the task was difficult but not impossible. The problem: every once in a while, I find one that got missed and have to add it after the fact. That's the case today...

Today I posted the short story "Double Take" which somehow never made it on to the mirror site. It was originally released last year and most likely got wrapped up in the whirlwind that is a monthly release of Imagine Magazine. so when you get a moment, take a look at the newest older story being added to the Shack Outback Archive bringing the title count to 170! (OMG!)

Double Take @ shackoutback.net

Make sure to give him a shout at comicality@shackoutback.net to let him know what you think!

G'morning, one and all!

Just letting you know that another chapter for another story is up, if you're interested!

Today, it's "My Only Escape" that's getting an update! I hope you enjoy it. I'm super tired at the moment...so, go check it out and let me know what you think. K?

(https://www.voy.com/17262/)

Also...look for the Ebook series to appear soon on Amazon! Completely revised, and (hopefully) error free. Grab one if you can. Every penny keeps me going strong. :P

(https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/)

Seezya soon! I've still got more. Just wanted to give you guys a chance to catch up. Love you lots. Seezya soon.

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen." -*Elisabeth Kübler-Ross*

Greetings to you all on a random Tuesday morning! :)

Sending out a short announcement to let you guys know that I just posted the newest chapter of the "Untouchable" series a few minutes ago! So, if you're a fan, run on over and check it out! Let me know what you think!

Now...this story does come with a special disclaimer, as it contains 'Adult/Youth' content! Ok? That's content of a sensual, romantic, and sexual, nature...between a 23 year old man and a 14 year old boy. So, if that's not your thing...feel free to skip this one. No hard feelings. You'll have something else to read within the next 48 hours!

If you are a fan of this series, my other stories, or of forbidden love stories in general, then feel free to dive right in. One of the only places that you can find all of the previous chapters in their entirety is on the Shack Outback mirror site! So follow the link below if you're just hearing about this story for the first time.

Shack Outback Mirror

Have fun, you guys! And as always...Stay home! Stay safe! Stay beautiful!

Love you lots! Seezya soon!

PS- Thanks SO much for those of you who have been helping me out and donating to the Comicality Paypal account! (paypal.me/comicality) And also, love and hugs go out to you guys for the happy birthday wishes! You're the best!

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"My heart tells me this is the best and greatest feeling I have ever had. But my mind knows the difference between wanting what you can’t have and wanting what you shouldn’t want. And I shouldn’t want you." -*Cassandra Clare* 

Greetings, Earthlings! :P

Just a quickie for right now to let you guys know that a brand new chapter of "Kiss Of An Angel" has just been posted to the site! So if you're all caught up on "New Kid In School", the flipside companion piece is now available as well! Check it out and let me know what you think! Thanks in advance!

(https://www.voy.com/17262/)

Huge thanks for the birthday emails, you guys! I did have a good time with the family who came over to the house with cake and balloons yesterday! I wish I could have put an actual party together this year, but it's not like it's my last birthday. ::Knock On Wood:: So next year I'll just have to make up for it. Hehehe! I appreciate the good vibes, you guys! I love you too!

Also, the story "The Answer" has been posted on the site for DK Daniels' 'Same Love' project! So be sure to give it a read, and let the author know you appreciate their work! Cool?

https://gayauthors.org/story/dk-daniels/same-love/

That's it for now! Seezya soon! More to come!

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams." -*Dr. Seuss*

What's going on, everybody! Lots of love and cyber hugs go out to our fellow Shackers during quarantine! I hope you're doing well!

Just a few things, and then I'll get out of your hair!

First...the clock just ticked past midnight! Which means it's my BIRTHDAY today! And I couldn't be happier about it! I did want to have fun with family and friends today, but I was planning that months ago, and naturally...the world has changed a LOT since then! Hehehe, so, there will be none of that. But I'm still in good spirits, and I figured I'll just party online for now and save the other stuff for later. So, if any of you guys have any fun, feel good, music, and want to stop by the Comicality Cafe to have some fun...go to Youtube, get the URL for the music video or whatever, and feel free to post it! I'm always up for a good time! I hope you are too!

The Cafe board is located at https://gayauthors.org/forums/forum/323-cafe/ so even if you're not registered at GayAuthors, or just want to enjoy some good tunes yourself, you're more than welcome to stop by! Let's have some fun together! Why not? Show me what you've got!

A brand new chapter of "New Kid In School" went up tonight! So definitely check that out, and let me know what you think when you get a chance! Cool?

(https://www.voy.com/17262/)

I did send out another wave of emails, as I've been having a blast answering them and getting back to you all! Expect another wave soon! I'm working on it, and it's a lot of fun! THANKS, you guys! And remember...I love you too!!!

I'm working on the last pieces of my submissions for Imagine Magazine tomorrow! (https://imagine-magazine.org/) If you guys have stuff to send in, let me know. Cool? We're two weeks away from the May issue! I think you'll like it! ::Winks::

I'll be posting the next Imagine Question later on tonight if you guys want to jump in and give your two cents! You can look for that on the Cafe as well as the Shack Forum (https://www.voy.com/15900) so I look forward to hearing your answers! Anonymous replies are welcome on the boards, or you can send them privately to my email at Comicality@shackoutback.net and we'll put it in a future issue of Imagine! K?

One more thing...two more stories have been added to DK Daniels "Same Love" ebook postings on GayAuthors! "The Promise" and "11:50 From Seattle" are now available on the site! And you can also get the ebook for FREE on Amazon and Google, so check them out! And be sure to give the authors some feedback and thanks for putting these stories together for everybody to beat the stir crazy boredom of isolation for the time being! K?

(https://gayauthors.org/story/dk-daniels/same-love/)

That's it for now! I'll seezya soon with more! Take care!

Stay home! Stay Safe! Stay Beautiful! Love always!

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"Cookies need love like everything does..." -*Agent Smith, "The Matrix: Revolutions"*

Hello, one and all! I just wanted to give you guys a quick heads up...

My very first ever full 'fantasy' series, "The Plateau", has a fun new chapter up tonight! So go by and check it out! Be sure to let me know what you think when you get the chance!

(https://www.voy.com/17262/)

Also, my short story, "Rear-View", has also been posted as a part of DK Daniels' "Same Love" project! As well as other stories like "The Willmore Pizza", "One Little Snowflake", and "Kiss Me, I'm Irish"! Have fun! And remember to drop the authors a little note to say thanks!

https://gayauthors.org/story/dk-daniels/same-love/

Huge thanks for any and all donations to the Comicality Paypal account! (paypal.me/comicality) I truly TRULY appreciate the help! And remember to stay home and safe, you guys! K?

Don't play games with your health and your well being. It's just not worth it.

Gotta run! But I'll talk to you soon! Love always!

Seezya!

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"Every last one of us has a spark of mischief in our eyes, and that spark of mischief is what connects us all. Not everybody has this. But we’re Carefree Scamps, all of us. And we make people laugh. These are the people whose friendships I value." -*Karl Wiggins*

Happy Monday, folks! I hope you are all doing well and are staying safe out there!

I've got a ton of last minute edits and final revisions to do tonight, so let's get on with it, shall we?

First of all, while trying to juggle a bunch of stuff all at once, I completely forgot to send out an announcement last week to let you guys know about the newest chapter of "Agenda 21"! So be sure to check it out when you get a chance! The post apocalyptic story started years ago, and I began working on it again during the "30 Days Of Night" updates...but who knew how relevant it would be right now. Hehehe! Just remember, it's all fiction, you guys. K?

Also, waaaaay back in the earliest days of the Shack, I wrote a story for an online friend named 'Jeremy' to help him get through a particularly tough situation. I asked him for all the details and we talked about it, and this is still the only story on the site that I've ever written for someone and their situation specifically. (By the way, Jeremy also became a character again as Jeremy the blood dealer in the "Gone From Daylight" vampire series!) Anyway, looking back at that story, I realize that there was sooooo much more that I could do with it! That was in the first year or two of the Shack being online, and I've learned so much since then. So I read through it, and I started completely from scratch! This is a serious overhaul, and the series is going to be much bigger and much more sophisticated than what you might have seen before! Trust me on this. I've been really excited with how the story is going so far.

The first chapter is now up and available for you guys to read! So dive in, and let me know what you think when you get some free time! Also, the original is still available on my story page if you want to check that out as well. (Spoilers, obviously! As that one is completed) But this remixed version will be a whole new ballgame! Trust me on this!

(https://www.voy.com/17262/)

I'm currently working on finishing up my submissions for Imagine Magazine as well right now! The next issue will be ready on May 15th, so if you've got anything that you want to submit, let me know at Comicality@shackoutback.net and I'll see if I can save you a spot! We're always looking for more ideas and more quality writing! So let us know if you're interested!

(https://imagine-magazine.org/)

ALSO...a round of applause goes out to DK Daniels at GayAuthors tonight! He wanted to put together a series of short stories to help keep you guys busy and well entertained during the current pandemic, and not only will he be posting one of those short stories every day over the rest of the week, but he's also offering it as an ebook for FREE! You'll see new stories from AC Benus, Brayon, Mikiesboy, Thorn Wilde, and Wayne Gray, and I threw in a brand new short story of my own to help out with the effort! Be sure to let the authors know what you think, and that you appreciated the work they put in! Thanks to DK Daniels for sharing his heart with us! Look for daily stories and details at https://gayauthors.org/story/dk-daniels/same-love/ when you drop by! ((Hugz))

One last thing...

I have a birthday coming up on May 2nd! That's this coming Saturday! I was actually planning on partying this year, since I sort of blew off the last two birthdays without doing anything special. Obviously, that's not possible now. ::Shakes Fist:: "DAMN YOU, COVID-19!!!" Hehehe, but, the show must go on! So I'll just have to party online this year! If you guys want to party with us, just come by the Comicality Cafe and post some feel good music for us to dance to! Go find a youtube music video, right click, 'copy video Url', and paste it into the body of the Comsie birthday party post on May 2nd! That's it! We might as well all get some good times and some good tunes out of all this! Cool? The Comicality Cafe is at the link below! Hope to see you there! :P

https://gayauthors.org/forums/forum/323-cafe/

Alright, back to work! I have been answering emails in short waves, and two or three waves have already gone out, but I've still got a long way to go! So I hope to talk to you soon!

As always...stay home! Stay safe! Stay beautiful! Love you all!

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"I can't make you love me if you don't. You can't make your heart feel something it won't. Here in the dark, in these final hours, I will lay down my heart and I'll feel the power. But you won't. no, you won't." -*Bonnie Raitt*

Happy insomniac hours, people! Hehehe!

I would have posted this earlier, but I needed it to smooth things out a bit, and I didn't because...sleep. :P

Anyway, long story short, a new chapter of "Left Without Words" is now up for you guys to read! I still have more to post for the Lockdown Relief updates, but had to concentrate on ebooks for a week or so, because that might be the only income I'll be making about a month or two from now. Gotta plan ahead, just in case, you know?

Otherwise, I'll have to go back to stripping! "Calling Johnny Banana Cock to the stage!" (Plays Nelly's "Hot In Herre")

Hehehe, anyway, enjoy the new chapter! And let me know what you think when you get a chance! K?

(https://www.voy.com/17262/)

Also, I figured we could all use some feel good vibes out there. I was actually planning to have a big party for my birthday ths year, but...um...nope! Stay home! LOL! My Birthday is on May 2nd, which is next Saturday! And all I want is some good music to jam to! That's it! So look for a post on the Comicality Cafe (https://gayauthors.org/forums/forum/323-cafe/) where you can add your videos in the replies below! Hit up Youtube, find a song that inspires you or makes you smile, makes you dance, whatever...right click, copy url, and paste it for me! The party must go on after all! And good music is good for the soul! :D

Anyway, hope to see you there! Stay home! Stay safe! And I'll seezya soon!

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"Decide what you want, decide what you are willing to exchange for it. Establish your priorities and go to work." -*H. L. Hunt*

I hope you guys are relaxing and being safe at home tonight!

I did have to step away for a few days, but I didn't go far. Promise. I can't imagine that there is ONE thing outside of a five minute radius from my house that would be worth risking my health and potentially my life for. So I'm staying put. I've got PLENTY to do! Believe me!

Stay home!

Anyway, a brand new chapter of "Jesse-101" has just been posted to the site! (I certainly buried the lede on that one, didn't I? LOL!) So go check it out! Have fun! Let me know what you think when you get a chance! And remember...stay home! Stay safe! Ok?

(https://www.voy.com/17262/)

Nobody is shutting down businesses, emptying the streets, spending trillions of dollars, and storing an excess of bodies in freezer trucks outside of your local hospitals, in an attempt to 'trick' you! Don't be stupid! Let's get through this, ok?

Take care!

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"I'm a SURVIVOR! I'm not gon' give up! I'm not gon' stop! I'm gon' work HARDER! I'm a SURVIVOR! I'm gonna make it! I will survive! Keep on surviving!" -*Destiny's Child*

Good morning! I hope this finds you well! :)

I'm gonna keep this short as I'm already working on polishing up the next release! (No, that's not a metaphor for masturbation! LOL! The next STORY! Get your minds out of the gutter! just kidding...my mind lives in the gutter! It's comfy down there!)

A brand new chapter of the story "GFD: Fanboys" has been posted! So, I hope you guys like it! Let me know what you think when you get a chance! (Note* The mirror site somehow did not have this story available for some reason so, the entire story up to this newest chapter has just been added!) If you haven't read the "Gone From Daylight" vampire series, or just aren't a fan, that's ok. This story isn't a vampire tale. It's more along the lines of "New Kid In School" or "Jesse-101". So, even if you've never read "GFD" before, you won't have to. But it would be a bonus if you did! Hehehe, just saying...

(Shameless plug over)

(https://www.voy.com/17262/)

Also, you can find a bunch of other "GFD" spinoffs in the "GFD: Worlds" section! So be sure to check that out as well! There's a whole other treasure trove of stuff for you to discover in there!

GFD Worlds @ gayauthors.org or GFD Worlds @ shackoutback.net

Also, you've still got the newest issue of Imagine Magazine to soak up some of your free time while we're all on lockdown! Thanks to everybody who dropped by, participated, and supported us this month! You guys are the best! Love you too!

(https://imagine-magazine.org/)

Alrighty then! That's all for now! See ya later!

Stay home! Stay safe!

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"When you touch a man's body, he will enjoy the moment, when you touch a man's heart he will remember it forever." -*Dixie Waters*

Happy 15th, ladies and gentlemen! I hope you guys are staying safe and healthy out there!

I am definitely happy to be back and awake at the wheel these days! Feeling great. Was sick for a little bit, but the show must go on! We're starting back up with a brand new issue of Imagine Magazine for April! With new chapters of your faves by Ruwen Rouhs, Lindon Weztser, MrM, The Story Lover, and more! Also new additions from Sean E, Hai Tran, Talo Segura, Jeffsfort, ACFan, Julian Taylor, and Juju! A very cool submission from DK Daniels jumps in to party with us, and be sure to read the first chapter of "The Legends Of Blood" by our featured author for April, Myke D, as well as the interview to follow! We've got a pretty full issue this month, and next month's will probably be even more stuffed with awesome content! So keep an eye out in the future! And remember to click that green button down at the bottom of every story or article you liked to let these hard working writers know that you appreciate them! K?

(https://imagine-magazine.org/)

MAJOR thanks goes out to everybody who participated in this newest release, both in front of and behind the scenes! Thank you for making Imagine Magazine the success that it is! Let's keep going! And anybody else who wants to join the party, if you have some free time (Hehehe...let's be honest...MOST of us have a TON of free time right now!) then you're more than welcome to become a part of the Imagine family! Drop me a line at Comicality@shackoutback.net and let's see what you've got!

I would also like to thank you guys who have grabbed my ebooks from Amazon.com or have sent in a donation to the Paypal account for the site! Thank you sooooo much! I love you 3000! :)

(https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/)

One last thing! The newest Imagine Magazine Q & A question is out there on the Shack forum (https://www.voy.com/15900/) and the Comicality Cafe (https://gayauthors.org/forums/forum/323-cafe/) if you want to put your two cents in! This time, we're talking about...ummm...'size'! Hehehe, so I'd love to hear your thoughts on this if you get a chance! Reply when you can!

That's it for now! Please be safe! Stay healthy! And do your part by STAYING HOME!!! Ok? I know that things are a little weird right now around the globe, but we can get through this. Keep your head up, and let's all ride this out and get back to 'normal'.

The Shack is now back in full swing! Enjoy the show!

Love you all! Seezya soon!

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring." -*Marilyn Monroe*

I wanted to reach out to you guys today and wish you well. I really hope that you guys are taking care of yourselves and staying safe. And I apologize for being a bit absent for the last week or so.

We've had a few scares in our family recently, concerning the current pandemic, and luckily, everything turned out to be ok so far. So I'm keeping my fingers crossed. I've also been sick myself for the past few days, but it's not related to what's going on. It was for a few days, and I'm feeling better already. But being sick with 'anything' these days is a cause for alarm. Again, we've been lucky so far.

BUT, I didn't vanish on you guys! Just needed some time to deal with some personal issues and family issues on top of it. I'm back to my 'Comsie work' (Sorta), and getting my strength back. Cool?

A HUGE thanks to everyone who submitted something for the new April issue of Imagine Magazine!!! (https://imagine-magazine.org/) It is being put together as you read this, and the new issue will be up on April 15th, just like always! And if you guys are new to Imagine...where have you been? ::Giggles:: Go on and catch up on all the back issues! You CAN'T tell me that you're busy! Because a majority of you are supposed to be at home! Check it out! You might like it! And look for the next issue next Wednesday on the 15th! Cool?

Also, thank you guys sooooo much for the ebook purchases (https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/) and the donations to the Paypal account at paypal.me/comicality during this time! I love you lots! And it's the only income I'm gonna get for a while, so...the support is MUCH appreciated! ((Hugz From A Safe Distance))

Anyway, I'm gonna finish up my stuff for Imagine in the next day or two, and then I've got that whole 'Lockdown Relief' series of stories to post, and new ebooks, and leftover GFD spinoffs and other stuff. I'm just now catching up with some stuff that needed my immediate attention in terms of keeping my loved ones safe. Thanks for being patient with me. This isn't how I planned for things to go, but who did? You know?

In the meantime, feel free to drop by the chatroom some time! I have been dropping by quite often before I got sick! But I'll be back soon! And there's a lot of good people there to talk to showing up all the time! So feel free to come by and have fun whenever you like! The links is https://discordapp.com/invite/5rVAUj9 and just tell 'em Comsie sent ya! ::Giggles:: (Psh! Like I have any clout in that place! LOL!)

Love you lots! Please stay inside! Stay healthy! And stay beautiful! Seezya on the other side of this mess!

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"You need to spend time crawling alone through shadows to truly appreciate what it is to stand in the sun." -*Shaun Hick*

Greetings from home base! Or, like...Comsie headquarters! Whatever! Hehehe!

Alright, so while we are all at home (Hopefully) around the globe, trying to make the best out of a heavily contagious bad situation, I wanted to put together a huge batch of new stories together for you guys to stay at home and read when you get a chance. I can't do much...but at least I can try to help you guys stay busy while on lockdown. K? Writing stories is what I do, and it's all I've got to give. I wish it could be more.

Just...PLEASE...STAY HOME!!! Ok? Read a story, read a book, play some video games, watch hours of Youtube, binge a few Netflix shows...all of the shit that you would normally use as an excuse to NOT take care of your every day priorities? Do all of that shit now! Cool? Please. You endanger yourself, and you endanger everyone that you come into contact with, by being stubborn about your daily routine. Take this seriously. Stay updated on current developments. Keep clean and be cautious. And encourage all of your family and friends to do the same, so the world can get a hold of this problem and start working its way back to normal. K?

Alright, speech done.

We're starting off with a brand new chapter of "New Kid In School" today! And there is more to come throughout the week! Cool? So sit still, relax,
and let me entertain you for a while. It's free! Hehehe, so what have you got to lose, right?

Let me know what you think when you have the time! (And let's be honest...if you're self quarantined like you're /supposed/ to be...you've got nothing BUT time, right now! So show some love! ::Giggles:: Don't get lazy on me! Unless you're deliberately TRYING to ignore me and hurt my feelings...in which case....carry on.)

(https://www.voy.com/17262/)

I'm trying to put together my stories and articles together for Imagine Magazine as you read this, and it should still be released on the 15th of April as planned. (https://imagine-magazine.org/) So, if any of you guys have any submissions to turn in, please do it as soon as possible, starting today, so we can put the magazine together and make time for any unforeseen last minute issues or whatever. K? It would help out a lot! And thanks in advance!

Also! Big thanks to you guys who have grabbed up a bunch of ebooks over the last week! Thank you, thank you, thank you! It really helps me out! Especially now! (https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/) I appreciate the support! And, as always, every penny counts! Because I've only got two handfuls of pennies to count anyway! LOL!

That's it for now! Love you all! I'd send out hugs, but...you know...social distancing! :P

Take care! Stay home! And let me work some magic for you while you wait to go back out into the world again. K?

Seezya soon!

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"And once the storm is over, you won’t remember how you made it through, how you managed to survive. You won’t even be sure, whether the storm is really over. But one thing is certain. When you come out of the storm, you won’t be the same person who walked in. That’s what this storm’s all about." -*Haruki Murakami*

https://imagine-magazine.org/

Yesterday was the 15th! And that means that a brand new issue of Imagine Magazine is up and ready to go! So jump in and give it a look when you get a chance! New chapters of your favorite monthly stories are waiting for you, some articles, some poetry, some writing tips, and cute boys too!

Also, the new Imagine website is fully operational, working better and faster than ever before! Also much better for your mobile devices! AND, now there's a voting system added to every single page! So you can show your appreciation with the simple click of a button to let our authors know that you love them! Cool?

This month's featured author is ACFan! And the first chapter of his story, "Memories", will be there as well as an interview with yours truly!

So have fun, you guys! And I'll seezya soon!

Be safe! Be clean! Stay healthy!

Happy Sunday to all in attendance this evening! Welcome back!

I just wanted to send out a short announcement to let you guys know that a brand new chapter of "A Class By Himself" has been posted not long ago! And I know that some of you have expressed a bit of sadness over the fact that one of the shack's biggest stories will soon be coming to an end, but I'm wrapping things up with this one. And while I will miss these characters dearly when it's all over and done with...the story that I wanted to tell from the very beginning has been told. And it's time to lay one of our favorites to rest, once and for all. We'll make a celebration out of the final chapter when it happens, k? :P

Besides...once I put it under the 'complete' tag, I might actually get a few more people to READ it for the first time! ::Snickers:: Gobble gobble gobble in three days' time, 'thanks' - Goes to sleep! Ugh! SO worth my time. Hehehe!

Anyway, have fun! And I'll seezya soon with more!

(https://www.voy.com/17262/)

HUGE thanks for the ebook grabs this week!!! Love you guys for that! Every penny helps! So thank you, and I hope you enjoy the updated versions of the stories on Amazon!

(https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/)

Also, I've been adding some new stuff to the Comicalityshack Youtube channel this week! So check that out as well when you get a chance!

(https://www.youtube.com/user/ComicalityShack)

That's it for now! I am taking a short break from the stories, starting tomorrow, because I've literally typed my fingers down to the bone, and I'm all sore and old and in pain now! LOL! BUT...you've got a whole issue of Imagine Magazine to read, SEVENTEEN new chapters from me on the site, just from the month of February alone, and I've answered a ton of emails on top of that! But I'll still be around! So keep those emails and comments coming! K? I'm just taking a week or two to get my hands and fingers back in order! Because...ummm, pain sucks!

If anybody has stuff to end in for Imagine Magazine, now is the time to do so! MY email is Comicality@shackoutback.net if you want to get something to me! Cool?

Take care! And I'll seezya soon!

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"Wisdom comes through suffering.
Trouble, with its memories of pain,
Drips in our hearts as we try to sleep,
So men against their will
Learn to practice moderation.
Favors come to us from gods." -*Aeschylus, Agamemnon*

Good evening, ladies and gentlemen and everything in between and beyond! :)

I just wanted to send out a short note tonight to let you guys know that a brand new chapter of a "GFD" spinoff vampire story is up tonight as a part of the continuing "30 Days Of Night" updates fr leap year!

"GFD: High Jinx" is actually a heist story involving three young vampire raiders and the take of a lifetime! I wrote this story with a couple of our real life teen Shackers as the main characters! So big hugs go out to them tonight, and I wish you guys well! Thanks for the inspiration!

This is the third chapter so far! So let me know what you think when you get a chance! I'd love to hear what ya think! And I'm sure my 'actors' would too, at some point! Hehehe!

(https://www.voy.com/17262/)

Also, for some odd reason, I added this story to the site, but not to the "GFD: Worlds" section! I guess I forgot to link it in with the other
vampire stories before, but I have corrected that tonight! Cool? Welcome to the list, "High Jinx"! :P

(https://gayauthors.org/stories/browse/world/gone-from-daylight/)

Hehehe, while telling everybody else to keep up with me, I'm apparently having trouble keeping up with myself these days! ::Giggles::

Welcome back for another new chapter, Shackers! This time around, "Jesse-101" is peeking its head in to enjoy the party with the rest of us! So enjoy! And let me know what you think when you get a chance! Cool?

(https://www.voy.com/17262/)

A brand new chapter of the zombie apocalypse themed love story, "Shelter", is now available for you guys to gobble up! If you get a few extra seconds in your day, let me know what you think! It's always good to hear from you! And it just pumps me up to write even more! Mwah! Thanks in advance!

Also, I just found out that the link to the "Shelter" chapter in February's Imagine Magazine issue
(https://imagine-magazine.org/) was broken! :O

Sorry about that, you guys. I was juggling 150 things all at once, and I didn't go in to double check! But big THANKS to 'Mick' on the Library for giving me the heads up! I'll try to see if we can get that fixed some time soon. Cool? I appreciate the help, dude!

(https://www.voy.com/17262/)

Hope you guys like it! And I'll be back soon with even MORE! Oh yeah, we're not finished yet! Hehehe! So take care! And thanks for the comments, love, and support! I love you TOO!

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

" I do not think the forest would be so bright, nor the water so warm, nor love so sweet, if there were no danger in the lakes." -*C.S. Lewis*

https://imagine-magazine.org

The newest issue of imagine Magazine is now available for you guys to read whenever you get the chance! And that means new chapters from your favorite stories and authors in the Imagine family! The Story Lover, MrM, Juju, Julian Taylor, Ruwen Rouhs, and more! Also, new chapters from Talo Segura, and our new featured author for the month, Hai Tran, who has written a "Gone From Daylight" series of his own, adding another exceptional goodie to the "30 Days Of Night" updates for February! So be sure to check everything out, along with a new chapter of "Shelter", and your usual basket of gifts with every new release! Cool?

Enjoy! And be sure to let the authors know that you love them by sending a note or a comment to say thanks! You guys are the greatest inspiration that we have! So keep giving us your love and support, and we'll keep giving you the stories that you've come to know and love!

Seezya soon! And look for more to come soon! :)

A brand new chapter of this story is up today to continue with the "30 Days Of Night" updates! However, there will be another chapter of this series going up in a few days. I'm taking some extra time editing a certain ummm...'conversation' between the two main characters. "Bloodstained Duet" goes to some VERY dark places, and it's meant to be somewhat disturbing, but I want to expand on a few things and make sure that I'm being somewhat responsible for what I put out there in the ether for you guys to read. Hehehe! 

So, if you're looking to dive into some seriously messed up parts of the human psyche, check this story out and let me know what you think when you get a chance! And look for Chapter 4 this coming Wednesday night! Cool?

Stay safe, and I'll seezya soon!

GFD: Bloodstained Duet @ shackoutback.net

https://shackoutback.net/?t=CWYSqpOrs4jouvvn

Hi everyone! Yeah, I know Comicality usually has a message of his own for story releases or news but, I needed to post this one myself. As you all may or may not know, all of the stories on this mirror site are also on the Gay Authors Forum with one exception; you guessed it, "Untouchable".

Without going into any real detailed explanation, we all decided that if we were going to host a mirror site of all of Comicality's work, we were going to host "ALL" of comicality's work, minus the stuff that is considered premium content on GA and that included the story Untouchable. So why am I explaining that right now?

Apparently, in preparing to add the brand new Chapter 25, I found that somehow I missed the posting of Chapter 24! Not sure how that happened but to make up for it, not only am I giving you a "Twofer", but I spent a couple of minutes bringing over the updated cover image for the story. (Wow, right? LOL!) So hope you enjoy the extra read and please let Comicality know what you think, either at comicality@shackoutback.net or at https://www.voy.com/17262/. 

I know that it has been a while, but as always, I never ever forget ANYTHING when it comes to my stories! Hehehe! So always keep the faith that something new is coming until they're all finished. Promise! ((Hugz))

Enjoy the new chapter, and let me know what you think when you get a chance! Cool?

On The Outside @ shackoutback.net

Good evening to you all! I hope this newest email announcement is finding you in good spirits tonight!

I just wanted to send you all a quick note to let you know what was going on at the moment, and allow you all to join the party at will! Cool?

First of all, let me apologize for a brief vanishing act over the past week or so, as I was dealing with a rather aggressive stomach flu, and it was beating the living SHIT out of me, both day and night! Hehehe! To say that I was not clear headed enough to be my usual 'social' self would be a severe understatement! But I'm recovering from that right now, and by next week, I should be back to normal. Ugh!

Anyway, everything else is still on schedule! Including the beginning of a new "30 Days Of Night" series of updates for leap year! So, for all of you fans of "Gone From Daylight" and it's many MANY spinoff stories...you've got a LOT of vampire presents waiting for ya! I hope you guys enjoy them! Tonight, we're starting with the grandaddy story of the whole movement itself, "Gone From Daylight"! Chapter 51 is up, and there is more to come soon! So give it a look, and feel free to let me know what you think when you get the opportunity! Cool?

(https://www.voy.com/17262/)

I am working hard on the February issue of Imagine Magazine as well! If any of you guys have any submissions for the newest issue, PLEASE send them to me as soon as you can so we can get everything straight and ready to go for the 15th! Don't wait until the very last day and toss me something, because you might get bumped to March instead. Cool? We like to stay at least a week ahead of schedule if we can. ((Hugz))

(https://imagine-magazine.org/)

And, before you ask...YES! Other, non-vampire, stories from the site will be continuing on this month as well! K? So don't miss out, as I've got some surprises waiting for you there as well! ::Wicked grin::

That's it for now! Enjoy the newest chapter! And if you want to start on the revamped ebook versions of "Gone From Daylight" in the Comicality Ebook Section! Link down below!

Have fun! Thanks in advance! And I'll seezya soon with more!

(https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/)

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that." -*Martin Luther King Jr.*

I was running out to work when I posted the newest chapter of "Left Without Words", so I didn't get a chance to put out an official announcement right away! I should start getting these ready ahead of time from now on. Hehehe! But yes, I know it's only been a few weeks, but a new chapter is up and ready for you guys to read! So drop by and give it a read when you get a chance, and let me know what you think!

(Left Without Words @ shackoutback.net) and discussions in our Voy forum: (https://www.voy.com/17262/)

Also, the techy magicians behind the scenes of Imagine Magazine have let me know that there are certain twists and tweaks being done to make everything run even smoother and faster than ever before. As well as being more efficient on mobile devices. So I think you guys will definitely like what they've done to bring the site to optimal performance and all that! Big thanks to them for putting in the hard work! Because I'd be totally lost without them! :P

And THANKS for the support, you guys! We're getting between 400 and 700 hits per day right now, and it's growing! You're all awesome! Love you too!

(https://imagine-magazine.org/)

If you guys have any Valentine's Day issue entries to submit, please try to get them in by the first of the month, or no later than the 7th if possible! We want to make sure to get everything set up ahead of time if we can.

Also...a brand new '30 Days Of Night' series will be starting on January 31st, continuing on through the leap year! That means that there is a variety of "Gone From Daylight" themed spinoffs and continuations coming your way in about a week! So be ready!

I have the day off on Friday, and I'll try to get an email marathon going so I can get back to you all! Thank you so much for your comments and compliments! I know that I suddenly switched my email address on you guys without warning (Trust me...I didn't have any warning either. ::Middle fingers:: Outlook.com!), but I'm building things back up to where they used to be, little by little. So if you sent me anything at my new email address recently (Comicality@shackoutback.net) then I hope to be getting back to you this weekend! K?

Gotta run! Seezya soon! And enjoy the new "Left Without Words" chapter!


*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"“True love is not a strong, fiery, impetuous passion. It is, on the contrary, an element calm and deep. It looks beyond mere externals, and is attracted by qualities alone. It is wise and discriminating, and its devotion is real and abiding." -*Ellen G. White*

It's past the 15th of the month! And that means a brand new issue of Imagine has gone live and is ready for you guys to dive in whenever you're ready!

I can't express how thankful I am that you guys have been reading and supporting this newest effort for almost a year and a half now, and MAJOR thanks go out to everybody who has worked so hard to submit new material, month after month, without fail! The issues are growing bigger and more popular with every new release! That's all thanks to you! ::Group Hugs::

This is the beginning of a brand new year, and we're sliding into it with our heads held high! New chapters from your favorite stories, thanks to the Imagine writing team! New articles, new pics, and more! Also, we have a brand new author this month! Talo Segura has posted the first chapter of his very first story, "Milo", for you guys to enjoy this month! And he and I have a featured author's interview directly after, where you can learn about his ideas, motivations, and writing process. So be sure to check it out! And drop him a line to let him know what you think of his story when you get a chance.

Welcome to the family, Talo! And thanks for the story! I've been enjoying it!

New stories and articles are already being polished up and submitted for our February Valentine's Day issue next month! So if you guys have anything to send us, let me know right away so we can save you a spot! I'm thinking that this next issue is going to be HUGE! Hehehe, so...the more the merrier! Come join the party!

(https://imagine-magazine.org/)

A brand new 'Comsie Q & A' question has been posted on all the forums this morning. This one is about social norms, the masks we wear, and what it might be like to live without them. I'd love to get your ideas on this question if you get a chance. So give me what you got! Anonymous answers are always welcome, on the forums or in my email. So send away. I'll keep my eyes peeled! :P

Big thanks to all of you guys who have recently purchased some of my ebooks on Amazon!
(https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/)

Every penny counts! And the less I have to work, the more I get to write.
So it's all win/win for the both of us, right? Hehehe! Thanks a ton. I love you too!

Alright then...gotta run! More to come this weekend! And along with the regular stories in February...I'm gearing up for another "30 Days Of Night" update marathon! That means a bunch more "Gone From Daylight" level vampire stories are just two weeks away! Be ready! It's going to be a dark ride!
::Wicked Grin::

Also, look for more updates to the ComicalityShack Youtube Channel <https://www.youtube.com/user/ComicalityShack> throughout the day and night! This week's Gay Short Film is called "Room Closet"! Definitely give that one a look as well, and show some love to the folks who put that short film together.

That's it for now! I'll seezya soon! I hope the new year is treating you well, you guys!

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"No matter how hard you work, someone else is working harder." -*Elon Musk*

https://imagine-magazine.org

The January issue of Imagine Magazine is all done and ready to go! So drop on by and check it out! We've got new chapters of your favorite stories from the imagine writing team, more articles, more talented cuties, and a brand new featured author interview with Talo Segura, who has included the first chapter of his first story, "Milo"! Welcome to the family, dude!

There are already stories and articles being readied for the Valentine's Day issue next month! So if any of you guys want a spot, start working on your submissions now! It's sure to be a larger than normal issue!

Have fun! Enjoy! And feel free to write to the authors to let them know what you think of their work! Cool?

Also, I would like to dedicate this issue to JeffP's feline 'assistant', 'Angel'...who was sadly lost just before the holidays last year. You were loved. Live on.

Take care, you guys.

A brand new chapter of "My Only Escape" is up today! I hope you guys like it. (I took some extra time trying to get the dialogue right. It's a hard thought process to explain sometimes when in the mind of the main character) Let me know what you think when you get a chance. K?

Seezya soon with more!

My Only Escape - Chapter 31

Happy Friday, you guys!!! I missed ya! :P

Sending another quickie your way to let you know that a brand new chapter of my very first (And ONLY) full blown 'fantasy' story, "The Plateau", has just been posted, and it's available for your consumption! Hehehe! I was planning on having this posted in time for the holidays, but I get knocked around quite a bit now that I've got a ton of family members to celebrate with. But it was a good time, so...win/win! :P

Enjoy the new chapter! And be sure to take just a few seconds to let me
know what you think! K?

(https://www.voy.com/17262/)

Also, a new Q & A question is happening on the Shack and the Comicality Cafe tonight! So, if you want to comment and leave a little bit of your personal knowledge and wisdom on the newest topic...please feel free! The more comments that we get, the better! I'm counting on you guys to help me out here. Hehehe! I can't spew all of the knowledge out by myself!

(https://www.voy.com/15900/)

(https://gayauthors.org/forums/forum/3-comicality-cafe/)

That's it! Sweet and simple! Have fun! And I'll seezya soon with more! Love you lots!

- Comicality

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart." -*Helen Keller*

Happy New Year, you guys!

I am wishing you all of the love, laughter, and luck, that I can in the near future! It's a strange thing...but I always seem to have the WORST of luck on odd numbered years! I think that I'm cursed that way, hehehe! But then an even year shows up, and I get even stronger than I was before. I'm hoping that 2020 will continue that pattern.

In 2019, I lost a few good friends, lost some close family members, had the worst computer crash that I've ever had since I started the Shack all those years ago, had my email address blocked and taken from me...I've had to start all over from scratch in a lot of ways after the events of the last nine months or so. But I feel GOOD about making it another year! And I am going to take those lemons and make the sweetest, most mouthwatering, lemonade you guys have ever tasted out of 'em! Hehehe! So my outlook is bright! I hope yours is too!

Anyway, just wanted to let you guys know that a brand new chapter of "New Kid In School" has just been posted tonight! So go check it out, and let me know what you think when you get a chance!

Also, thank you for your comments and emails on the recent posts of "Holiday Rush" and "Give It To Me Straight"! Much appreciated! And remember, I love you too! :)

(https://www.voy.com/17262/)

Oh, and we are just two weeks away from the newest issue of Imagine Magazine! So if you've got anything to send in for the January issue, let me know at Comicality@shackoutback.net so we can save you a spot! K? I have some emails from a few of you, and I'll be getting back to you this weekend! Talk to you then!

(https://imagine-magazine.org/)

That's it for tonight! Sip some champagne for me (Or, for my younger audience, some sparkling grape juice! Hehehe!) And expect to hear a lot more from me! ::Wicked Grin:: Indeed!

Take care, and best wishes!

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"Cupid, draw back your bow, and let your arrow go straight to my lover's heart for me. Nobody but me. Cupid, please hear my cry and let your arrow fly straight to my lover's heart for me." - *Sam Cooke*

I spent a lot more time with my family than I thought I would on Christmas and Christmas Eve, but it was definitely a good time and I don't regret a moment of it. Very good time! Hehehe!

Anyway, I wasn't around much yesterday, but if any of you guys forgot to peek under the tree, I left you guys a couple of presents under there!

So, to make this quick...Chapter Eighteen of "Shelter", and Chapter Three of the story, "Holiday Rush", has been added to the list! So check it out, and let me know what you think!

(https://imagine-magazine.org/)

That's it for now! The holiday celebration continues this weekend! So I'll seezya then! Mwah!

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"Appreciation is a wonderful thing: It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well." -*Voltaire*

My sincere apologies for the 24 hour delay on this one, you guys! I have been running around to the point of exhaustion lately, and this is one of the biggest issues that we've ever put out, but it did go up last night and it's ready for you all to enjoy!

(https://imagine-magazine.org/)

Just head on over and dive in whenever you get a chance! We've got new chapters from MrM, Juju, Lindon Weztser, TrueFan, Julien Taylor, JeffP, and more! As well a GREAT collection of Christmas stories from The Story Lover this month! (You were a true /patriot/ this month, dude! THANK YOU!!!) I've, obviously, jumped into the fray myself with a few new stories and articles...and a few special stories to be posted on Christmas Day! So make sure to keep your holiday spirits up after you finished reading! Because I've got some surprises under the tree for ya!

Also, this is officially kicking off our holiday celebration on the Shack! So keep an eye out for new chapters to drop OFTEN over the next few weeks! I definitely worked hard on them, and you won't want to miss what's going on! Hehehe!

BIG thanks to those of you who have recently grabbed ebooks at the Comicality e book store!

(https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/)

Thank you soooo much! I sincerely appreciate it! It makes for an awesome gift, after all!

I'm going to take off for now, but there's MUCH more to come! So drop by the site often! And pay attention to the boards and your emails! Blink, and you might miss out on something important!

Seezya soon!!!

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"The joy of brightening other lives, bearing each others' burdens, easing others' loads and supplanting empty hearts and lives with generous gifts becomes for us the magic of the holidays." -*W. C. Jones*

A new chapter of "My Only Escape" is now available! So check it out, and let me know what you think if you get just a few seconds of free time. As always, this one is a bit difficult for me to write, but I've been dedicated to getting this story told. No matter what. I hope it'll do some good in the long run.

Seezya soon with more! ((Hugz)) And thanks for the understanding and patience you guys have shown me over the years. You guys made writing this story worth it. I love you too.

(My Only Escape)

Another quickie for you guys before you get up and go to work today! Hehehe!

Mmmmm...quickie!

The new parade of stories and chapters starts today on the site! So thanks for being patient with me while I've been sorting through all of my files and getting everything back to where it's supposed to be! I've still got work to do, but the challenge only makes me stronger in the long run! So I'm getting used to navigating around the obstacles in my way. It feels pretty good, knowing that the site keeps going, no matter what. I love it! Hehehe!

Anyway, a brand new chapter of "My Only Escape" has just been posted on the site a few minutes ago! So if you're a fan of the series, or a new reader...check it out, and let me know what you think! K?

(https://www.voy.com/17262/)

Also, I've added my own answer to the "If Only" Question for Imagine Magazine, and you can find that on all of the forums right now. And HUGE thanks to you guys who chimed in to add some of your own experiences and took the time to tell your stories as well. ((Hugz)) Love you lots for it!

That's it for now! Seezya soon! Enjoy the new chapter! And keep an eye on your emails! Because I'll be back sooner than later! ::Nods::

Take care! And long live "My One True Weakness"! Hehehe!

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"I kinda like it when you waste my time. I don't really care if you ain't mine. You got me feeling like there ain't no need to think beyond tonight. I kinda like it when you waste my time. Because it means I get to look in those eyes. You got me feeling like there ain't no need to think beyond tonight. So go ahead and waste my time. All day. All night. Go ahead and waste my time." -*Johnny Orlando*

https://imagine-magazine.org/

Hello, ladies and gentlemen and everyone in between! :P

Just wanted to send out a quick note to let you guys know that a brand new issue of Imagine Magazine is now available for you guys to dive into whenever you get the chance! We've got new chapters of your monthly favorites from our talented authors on the team! New articles, writing tips, and the usual goodies!

Also, something brand new from Jeff P begins this month, the next chapters of "Shelter" and "Give It To Me Straight" are included, and a brand new FIRST for the Shack Out Back! 'Comicality' was invited to his very first podcast! :O

Crazy, right???

Naturally, my voice has been digitally altered, but you can get the audio as well as some background on the podcast in this month's issue! So enjoy!

If you have any questions or comments, you can send them to me at Comicality@shackoutback.net and I'll get back to you soon!

Stories start on Monday night! I'll seezya then! :P

Let me start by wishing you guys a very happy and safe Halloween! I hope it was a good one for you all! I had to work tonight, but the weather is pretty shitty right now where I am, so there's not a lot of festivities or trick or treaters or anything. But, just as well, because I wasn't here to enjoy it anyway. Hehehe!

First things first...a very IMPORTANT note that I need you all to know, and please spread, if you can! K?

Unfortunately...it looks like the Comicality@webtv.net address is no longer functioning. :(

I've had that email address from the very beginning of the website and the stories, and I never changed it. In fact, I always got a big thrill out of having people come back to contact me even after years of being missing in action, just to say hello and feel good to see that I'm still around. It feels like 'home', you know? But, something went weird and I never got an explanation about it...que sera sera.

SO...as always, the show must go on! And my /*NEW*/ email address is Comicality@shackoutback.net and you guys can reach me there from now on! Please understand, I don't have access to my older emails or my contacts list! So if you sent me something within the last few weeks and I haven't answered you, please look in your 'Send' folders and see if you can forward it to my new address so I can hear from you and respond. And if you just want to wave hello and send me your email address to add to my contacts again, feel free. I'm rebuilding stuff from scratch! (Again) So just drop me a line at Comicality@shackoutback.net and I'll get back to you as soon as I can!

Once again, that's *Comicality@shackoutback.net*

Also, the Halloween release of my very first horror anthology, "Darkness Waits" has been sent in to Amazon.com for its content review for publishing tonight! I had to resubmit the first edition, simply because the HTML code tags were all showing, which makes for a terrible reading experience! But it was an easy fix, and it's out there in the ether right now, awaiting approval! I hope you guys will enjoy it!

As a warning, these stories do contain some disturbing themes and images. It is horror, after all. So it does get dark in some places. But I didn't go overboard, and you'll still be able to recognize that typical 'Comsie Feel' in all four stories! Promise! Hehehe!

"Darkness Waits" is an ebook exclusive! So it won't be appearing anywhere else! You'll have to grab it from the Comicality Ebook Section in Imagine Magazine! Cool? It'll be worth it! You'll see!

(https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/)

One last thing! I never posted the short, Halloween themed, story, "Elixir" on the site before! It's an older story from a few years ago, and it's Halloween night, so why not, right? Hehehe! It's just a short, one-shot, story. So check it out, and let me know what you think when you get a chance! K?

(Click Here to Read)

That's it for now! I've gotta run! I'll stay up for a while longer to check on the status of the new ebook, and I'll send you guys another notice when it's live so you an grab your copy first!

One LAST time! My new email address is *Comicality@shackoutback.net* so contact me when you get a second, and I'll know how to get in touch with you again. Don't forget!

Seezya soon! And I love you all! Mwah!!!

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"Don't work for recognition but do work worthy of recognition." -*H. Jackson Brown, Jr.*

Good morning, everybody! ::Yaaaawwwwnnn::

Yeah...my 'morning person' tendencies are lacking! Hehehe, I'm an insomniac. I like the darkness of night instead! :P

Anyway, a quick note to let you all know that "Shelter" has just been posted on The Shack site this morning (the mirror site the following morning)! So, rush on over and check it out! And please take a few moments to let me know what you think! I brought this one back in time for Halloween...but the treats aren't going to stop there! ::Wicked Grin::

(Read Shelter Right Here)

I've also got a special holiday treat coming your way this coming Thursday (at long last!)! I hope you guys like this one also, as it's a little outside of the box from what you might be used to as far as the rest of my stories are concerned. You can find a tasty bite of what's to come at the link below! Sleep well!

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rfinqRDiX4&feature=youtu.be)

Now, this will be an ebook /exclusive/ this time around! So you won't find it anywhere else. But don't worry! I'm working on Halloween goodies for the rest of you guys too! K? As for "Darkness Waits", look for it on Amazon on Halloween night (October 31st), or grab your copy through the Comicality Ebook section, and let me know what you think when you get a chance!

(https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/)

Alright, that's it for now! Just wanted to touch base for a moment! And look for more surprises within the next week or two! Hehehe...I've been 'busy'. ::Nods:: Seezya soon!

Take care!

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"The bad news is time flies. The good news is you're the pilot." -*Michael Altshuler*

Happy early morning to you all!

This message is a super quickie, so keep up! :P

A new chapter of "Give It To Me Straight" has just been posted on the Library and the site! This was only supposed to be a 2-part story, but I started having 'fun' with it, so now it's three parts! Hehehe, because spontaneous inspiration rocks! So I hope you all enjoy it! And please take a few seconds out of your evening to let me know what you think when you get a chance. BIG thanks in advance!

(https://www.voy.com/17262/)

Also, I'm still working on getting my email back in working order, and I'm sure I'm going to have about 150 emails or more to answer once it gets unlocked...but you know me...hehehe! Challenge accepted! Technology can only hold a creative mind back for so long before it gets steamrolled anyway. So I'll be patient for now...

I am finishing up some Halloween goodies for you guys! So keep an eye out for them soon! Cool???

Gotta run! But I'll seezya soon! Love always! :P

PS- THANKS for the ebook sales, you guys! You're the best! More to come, SOON!

(https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/)

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"Whatever your life's work is, do it well. A man should do his job so well that the living, the dead, and the unborn, could do it no better." -*Dr. Martin Luther King*

https://imagine-magazine.org

The newest Halloween issue for Imagine Magazine went live yesterday morning! So if you missed it, run on over and check it out when you get a chance! 

There are new chapters from Lindon Weztser, MrM, Julien Taylor, The Story Lover, and the rest of our Imagine family! Along with our usual fun stuff and a dark touch of horror for the holiday! Also..."Shelter" returns to the list with a new chapter, and part 2 of "Give It To Me Straight"!

Enjoy, you guys! And keep an eye out! Because I have a few more surprises coming your way! ::Nods:: 

Seezya then! >:)

I can't stay for long tonight, as I'm working on a TON of other stuff at the moment, but I wanted to thank you guys who sent condolences this week. I really do appreciate the love. ((Hugs)) To you all! It's be a rough few days but life goes on, you know?

Anyway, a brand new chapter of "Gone From Daylight" has been released tonight! I hope you guys enjoy it! Please let me know what you think if you get a few free seconds of internet time. :P

(https://www.voy.com/17262/)

Check it out! And I'll talk to you soon!

Ps- My email is having a few issues right now, so I can't really communicate at the moment. But I will get back to you all as soon as possible! K?

*= = WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE = =*

"You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it." -*Maya Angelou*

A brand new issue is up for you guys to enjoy! New story chapters from some of your favorite authors! Julien Taylor, The Story Lover, MrM, Beldro Mercier, and more! New articles and fun stuff! Head on over and have a ball! Hell, have two! (Snickers...pun intended!)

https://imagine-magazine.org  

https://imagine-magazine.org

Who would have thought that this grand experiment of hosting a monthly online magazine full of stories, cute boys, and random silliness, would have come this far? FIFTY issues! That's cause for celebration! Hehehe!

This is our US Independence Day issue, and I hope you guys will enjoy it! New additions from The Story Lover, Juju, Beldro Mercier, Lindon Weztser, Ruwen Rouhs, And Sean E, are all waiting for you right now! As well as new articles, a new Music Mash Up, and my newest Daydream Short Story, "Overheard"! Plus MORE! 

So go ahead and check it out when you get a chance! This is our FIRST anniversary since the big relaunch in August of 2018! And I want to thank you all for the love and support as always! And to all of the people who took the time to submit their work and help us out with each and every issue that we've put out so far! You guys are the absolute best! Thank you! And here's to another year of quality writing, and an excellent magazine for people to jump into in the future! :)

ALSO...there have been 14 months of cute 'Centerfold Gallery Boys' on Imagine Magazine! And this month, you guys are being given a chance to vote for your all time favorite! But you only get ONE! So choose wisely! Hehehe! Results to be posted in the August 15th issue of Imagine! So vote today! You don't have much time!

https://imagine-magazine.org/releases/volume-50/beholders/ 

Take care, and I'll seezya soon! :)

(Sees, Shane and Deme peek out from behind the curtain! "HEY! Not yet! Shhhh!")

Happy 4th of July! I'm just dropping a quick note to let you know that my very first full blown 'fantasy' tale is starting today! This is the first chapter of three, with the others to be posted on the following two Thursdays! Let me know what you think when you get the chance! 

Enjoy!

Howdy, Shackers! I hope life on your side of the screen is full of blowjobs and candy! Hehehe!

My laptop is running extremely slow today as it's updating stuff that I probably don't care about, but have to struggle through, regardless. Grrrr! So I'll keep this relatively short!

A brand new issue of the Shack's official online magazine, Imagine, is live! So head on over there and check it out when you get a chance! New chapters from Beldro Mercier, Lindon Weztser, and The Story Lover! "The Bully And The Bullied" returns by Sean E. A new "Brandon Smiling" from MrM. And something new from Ruwen Rouhs called, "The Rainboy's Family". And a few Daydream Short stories from me, as well as some new articles and music for your enjoyment!

Next month will be Imagine's *50th* issue!!! Can you believe it? Wow! Hehehe, we'll be sure to celebrate with something special! So drop in and have fun!

(https://imagine-magazine.org/)

Also, our youngest author, Juju, is a little under the weather at the moment. So if you have any positive vibes to toss out there into the ether for him to get better, please put them out there. We love you, Juju. Get well, soon, bud. ((Hugz))

Also...we are just a few DAYS away from the Shack Out Back's 21st anniversary online! June 19th marks that one late night when I sat down and used a WebTV keyboard to write the very first chapter of "New Kid In School"! And that, eventually, led to the madness and chaos that you're seeing today! LOL! But you know what? Despite a rough ride...through all of the technical problems and the criticism and the hatred and the attacks and the in-house conflicts and the emotional stress and the heartbreaks and the outside attacks that we've suffered over the years...we're still here. We're still standing strong. And we're doing better than ever! I won't say that times haven't been hard, but I CAN say that, after a journey like the one we've been through as an online family and community, I'm confident that we can get through anything. And that brings me comfort. And peace of mind.

So THANK YOU for 21 years of love and support! For always helping me get back up when I fell from grace. And for being a part of something that I believe is doing some real good for the people who just want a place to call home. I appreciate you all, and I hope you'll join the rest of the family this Wednesday to begin our week long celebration for another successful year online!

New additions have been made to the ComicalityShack YouTube channel! So be sure to check that out as well!

(https://www.youtube.com/user/ComicalityShack/)

A brand new "Comsie Q & A" question is up today! I'll be putting up new community questions on the 1st and 15th of every month, and I'd REALLY like to hear what you guys have to say on each topic! We're looking for a variety of opinions, and we want to hear your thoughts. So don't be shy! Click that 'Reply' button and put your two cents in for a future issue of the magazine! This new question is about public displays of affection! I've added my own personal thoughts this morning, so what are yours? Let us know! The question is on the Shack
(https://www.voy.com/15900/), The Library (https://www.voy.com/17262/), the Imagine 'Inner Visions' board (https://www.voy.com/247962/), and on the Comicality Café (https://gayauthors.org/forums/forum/3-comicality-cafe/)! So, whichever forum you frequent the most...the question will be there
for ya! Hehehe, They're all different! See? I told you that I talk too much! ::Giggles:: So go see them all! And look for a new Jukebox Jimmy challenge to go up today too!

Ok, so what happened to me keeping this short? LOL! I'm leaving! Go read Imagine Magazine, and be sure to come back on Wednesday the 19th for the Shack's 21st anniversary online! Cool? Seezya soon! I love you all! And thanks for being awesome!

Stay beautiful!

*/== WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE ==/*

"I do not care so much what I am to others as I care what I am to myself." -*Michel de Montaigne*

There are some traditions that were started as a laugh that we refuse to let die. This is one started by our favorite role model and yes, The Fort Family celebrates it to this day...

- Jeff -

Originally Posted on the Fort Family Forum: May 28, 2006 (Edited for General Audiences :P~ )

*Random Cake Holiday* Emailed By Comicality!

That's right! I said 'Random Cake Holiday'! Hehehe! Don't ask any questions, don't worry about the rhyme or reason WHY you should do it...just DO IT! We had a conversation in the chat tonight, and this lack of cake is just unforgivable. So today, I want each and every single person reading this, to go out somewhere and find yourself a piece of cake to eat! I don't care HOW you get it, or WHAT kind of cake it is! But there are just way too many people who have gone TOO long without having a piece of cake!

You can laugh all you want! Feel silly doing it! I don't care! Whatever! Just go out, find some cake, and enjoy it for the simple fact that you CAN! And I'm not talking about some moldy old store bought sliver of cake that you can buy for a quarter at the counter of your local gas station! I mean actual *CAKE*! Go to a bakery, go to a neighbor's house, hit up the old lady that does volunteer work at the resource center in your area, bake your own and give half of it away to someone else who doesn't have cake, play your Cake cd on your car radio..whatever...but don't you DARE let the sun set without getting a taste of that sweet sweet cake goodness! C'mon...don't you want some CAKE??? I do!

The only time we get to have cake is at weddings, birthdays, Bar Mitzvahs, and bachelor parties. And that's just wrong! So if you needed a reason to eat cake, then here it is. It's cake day. GO! Get some! Enjoy it! Do it for the simple fact that you have absolutely NO reason to do it other than I told you so! Hehehe! Savor it!

That's right....I'm going to get mine as soon as I get up tomorrow! Believe me! Mmmm cake...

Spread the word!

I want to start off by apologizing for vanishing on you guys for the past five or six days! Memorial Day kinda crept on me, and I found myself with a work schedule that was like...WTF??? WHY??? Between that, and family, and kids getting out of school (I always try to do my babysitting part for my cousins and stuff), I didn't have much time to don the 'Dark Knight' mask of Comicality this week! But, after work today, I'm back in full swing again! That includes the newest story post, "Picture Me And You", chapter 8! It's up on the site right NOW if you guys want to read it! So, enjoy, and take a moment to let me know what you think! K? I know that it's been a while since the last chapter, but I ALWAYS come back! Always!

(https://www.voy.com/17262/)

I am finishing up with my contributions for the June issue of Imagine Magazine at the moment! As well as everything else that's in the works! More stories coming! More GFD vampire goodies being edited! More writing tips on GayAuthors for the weekends! More visits to the new Discord chatrooms! More emails! What can I say? I'm an overachiever sometimes! Hehehe! But ONLY sometimes!

(https://imagine-magazine.org/)

Drop by Imagine Magazine when you guys get a chance! This last issue is doing GREAT! And I know June will do even better! The Shack Out Back website will be celebrating it's 22nd anniversary online on June 19th! And Imagine Magazine will be celebrating it's 50th issue in July! so don't miss that one either! Everything that I've been able to accomplish since I first started writing online has been a product of YOU guys watching and waiting, supporting and sending in feedback and comments! So this will be more YOUR celebration than it is mine! Thank you all for speaking up and just...making me smile every now and then! For being a valuable part of the Shack family! For coming to laugh with us in the chatroom! And just for sticking with me, thick and thin, and making yourselves known...even when I vanish on you for long periods of time. Hehehe! I see you, and I appreciate you being a real friend. I love you all! You know I do...because I'll come here and TELL you so!

Take care! And I'll seezya soon!

/== WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE ==/

"Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another: ‘What! You too? I thought I was the only one." -*C.S. Lewis*

I had to update my laptop today, and that took a LONG time!!! LOL! I started last night and actually fell asleep waiting for things to get back in working order! BUT...I think everything is finished! SO, back to work!

Howdy, guys and gals! :)

I am sending out a super quick announcement to let you guys know that the party is still going strong! :P

Tonight, "GFD: We Are Many" was posted to the site for the first time! This is a 2 part short, and both parts are on the site now! It's actually really fun to bind all of these stories together to tell one massive story around the "Gone From Daylight" series, and I hope you guys are enjoying it too! Give it a look when you get a chance, and let me know what you think!

(https://www.voy.com/17262/)

I've had a few weird issues posting lately, but...I'll try to figure things out when I have some more time. The stories themselves should be in tact though! So, no worries there!

I'm working on finishing up the enormous finale chapter to "Billy Chase" Book 9, and it will be up on May 1st! So be sure to clear your schedules and get ready for a wild time with that one! Hehehe!

More to come! I've got the day off from work tomorrow! And I've got to wait 8 hours before I can post again! I posted this around...7:30, so...3:30 in the morning? I'll be awake! Hehehe! Seezya then! MWAH!!!

== WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE ==

"Our wretched species is so made that those who walk on the well-trodden path always throw stones at those who are showing a new road." -Voltaire

Yes, I'm still awake! Aren't you? LOL!

Anyway, I know that I've been super busy and distracted for the past two weeks...but this '30 Days Of Night' thing isn't anywhere NEAR being done yet, people! I've still got a TON of vampire goodies to send your way! So stick around! Because the show is far from over!

A brand new "GFD" spinoff makes its debut tonight! "GFD: Kings Order"! If your a fan of Comicality vampire stories...and also like King Arthur and the knights of the round table...well, hallelujah! Here's a combination of both! Hehehe! I hope you guys like it! Jump into it, and let me know what you think when you're finished! Cool?

(https://www.voy.com/17262/)

And THANKS for the ebook purchases lately! You new readers just got me to 'impulse buy' Mortal Kombat 11 last week! Hehehe! Because that's on of my favorite thing EVER in life...and if you can't splurge on something you truly love and enjoy every now and then...what else is there? You know? Every single penny that you donate to the site, or spend to grab an ebook, is a HUGE blessing for me! Thank you!

(https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/)

So, it's because of you guys that I'm getting soooo much enjoyment out of life right now! That...and a few other things that I'll be telling you about soon as a surprise! ::giggles:: But yeah...I splurged on a video game. Sue me! :P

The name 'Comicality' CAME from Mortal Kombat, ya know? True story!

Alrighty then! Jump into the new vampire spinoff! And thanks for the emails and support! I'm answering them as quickly as I can. K? Hope to talk to you soon!

*/== WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE ==/*

"We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty" -*Maya Angelou*

I hope you guys all had an awesome Spring Break, and a great Easter weekend as well! I most certainly did! And with a lot of extra hours at work and time with family and all, I think it was good to unplug every now and then over the last two weeks or so! I definitely recommend doing that from time to time. :P

Anyway, the vacation's over! Hehehe! So, feel free to check out the newest chapter of "Jesse-101: Online Celebrity" tonight when you get a chance! Cool? I hope you enjoy it! And please feel free to let me know what you think when you get a chance!

(https://www.voy.com/17262/)

A big welcome to all of our brand new Shackers as well! ((Hugz)) Welcome to the site! Drop me a line whenever you like! And I'll be sure to give you guys links for all of the stories that you may be finding for the very first time! Don't want you to miss out on anything important! So, if you're starting any of these series from the very beginning...links will be available to you! K?

Also, thanks for the continuous support of Imagine Magazine! It looks like we're averaging anywhere from 100 to 150 hits a *DAY*, easy! And April is already about to surpass March's issue! So things keep getting better and better, and its all thanks to you! So keep dropping by, spread the word, and we will keep bringing you the best material that we can as a team! ((Hugz))

(https://imagine-magazine.org/)

That's it for now! I will see you guys soon! Take care! And thanks for everything!

Love and bunny eggs to you all!

*/== WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE ==/*

"Your first love isn't always the first person you kiss, or the first person you date. Your first love is the one person you will always compare everyone to. The person you will never truly get over, even when you've convinced yourself that you've moved on." -*Unknown*

But, before I drop off for the night, I just wanted you guys to know that "GFD: Dead Language" was just posted recently! I hope you guys enjoy it! Let me know what you think when you get the chance! K?

The Holiday weekend will be over on Sunday, and I can stop running around like a maniac for a few weeks! Hehehe! But, hey...sometimes being under pressure is the spice of life! Right?

Have fun with the new material coming your way over the next few days! And I'll seezya soon!

(https://www.voy.com/17262/)

And HUGE thanks for the love and support for the recent issue of ImagineMagazine!
(https://imagine-magazine.org/) You guys are the best! ((HUGZ))

Alright, let me force myself to bed! Talk to you later!

*/== WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE ==/*

"Without ambition one starts nothing. Without work one finishes nothing. The prize will not be sent to you. You have to win it." -* Ralph Waldo
Emerson*

Afternoon, people! :)

Yes, I got a bit derailed for a week and a half with a work schedule that was oppressive to say the least! I didn't have a chance to do much more than get enough sleep to recharge my batteries enough to have work drain them again! BUT...I have the day off today! Imagine Magazine is live and doing GREAT right now (https://imagine-magazine.org), and things are back to normal for the time being! Hehehe, you guys realize that Imagine's numbers are already rising to beat March's release...and it's only been a day and a half! So...THANKS, you guys! Hehehe! I hope you guys like it!

Now, I have to lower my head and let you guys know that I made a mistake this time around because my brain was juggling too much at once and it slipped under my radar. Our newest featured author, Sean E, DID submit the second chapter to his story, "The Bully And The Bullied" for this issue, and I missed it! Arrrgh! But that's totally on me! So I apologize to you all for that. The next chapter will be up in the May issue, so if you're a fan of the first chapter, it will continue on as planned with the next release. K? I won't let that happen again!

Hehehe, I swear...I need a Comicality secretary or something to keep my brain working!

Also...the 30 Days Of night updates are still coming, and I'm going to be cramming them closer together now so I can get them all out! LOL! Two weeks blew by me so fast that I barely had time to breathe! Jesus! But "GFD: Body Disposal" just had it's second chapter posted about an hour ago! So check it out, and let me know what you think!

(https://www.voy.com/17262/)

And if you like the whole 'slag hunter' idea from "Gone From Daylight", be sure to check out the completed "GFD: Nightfall" ebook version when you get the chance! You'll love it! It's an action packed vampire revenge tale with a slag hunter mentor. How can you go wrong? :P

(https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/)

Video trailer HERE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oo_fAxHO1c&feature=youtu.be) if you're interested in getting a peek!

More additions to the ComicalityShack YouTube channel will be popping up tonight as well! THANKS for the new subscriptions!!! We're past 630 people now! And it's still growing! Thanks, you guys! Love you lots!

AND...I'm almost finished with the grand finale of "Billy Chase", Book Nine! It is a MASSIVE chapter! Hahaha, the longest one I've ever written for Billy Chase! So you guys will definitely want to be here to witness the milestone! It should be ready on Wednesday, May 1st! Cool?

Gotta run! But I'll seezya in a few hours! More to come! ((Hugz))

Take care!

*/== WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE ==/*

"The world is a dangerous place to live, not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don't do anything about it." -*Albert Einstein*

Greetings and salutations, Shackers! :)

I'm having an absolutely fantastic day today, and I hope you guys are too!

It has been an extremely hectic two weeks, but that's not going to stop us from getting stuff done! Hehehe! So super thanks to Jeffsfort and to ALL of our contributing authors for helping us put together another successful issue of Imagine Magazine for the month of April!!!

Issue number 47 is live right now, and you guys can check it out whenever you get the chance! (https://imagine-magazine.org/)

We have a few new gifts from The Story Lover, including the newest chapter of "Hearts Across Space", a new chapter of "Let Me Tell You About Bob" from Jules Porter, and Beldro Mercier brings us chapter 5 of his fantasy epic, "The Golden Bridge Chronicle"! We've got new additions from Lindon Weztser, MrM, Juju, and a new entry from Ruwen Rouhs called, "Four Nights In St. Bartholomew"! ALSO...a first time contribution from the Shack's very own, Arturo, called 'Aristemo'! Be sure not to miss that one! (Thanks for the article, Arturo! Mwah!) All of that is waiting for you guys right now! Not to mention our usual collection of articles, photo galleries, music, and typical wackiness!

So head on over and soak it up! And remember to give our talented creators a short note to let them know what you think of their work! Your involvement is helping to cultivate the grand stories that they will have to tell in the future! So give them a nod, and send some love their way, k?

And, as always, we are looking for more talented writers and artists, poets and reviewers, to join our growing community and share the spotlight with the rest of us! So contact me at Comicality@webtv.net so I can be sure to save you a spot in a future issue!

NOW THEN...

We've still got a LOT more work to do! Many more new chapters are coming your way! Many more vampire snacks are coming your way as well! So buckle up, and enjoy the ride!

I'll be seein' ya! Sooner than later!

Love always!

== WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE ==

"An artist is not paid for his labor but for his vision." -James Whistler

Hi Everyone!

Generally, Comicality posts himself but there are times when I may need to step in as the mirror site can often add to an already exhaustive release schedule. I don't mind stepping in to help out now in then if you don't mind :)

So, "30 Days of Night" is absolutely taking off this year. yesterday and today continues the launch of some very new and unique additions to the GFD collection. Starting with the third chapter of "GFD: Lost in Shadows" which continues the "Story Starter" that was created for the "GFD Blood Bank" website some time ago. So far it's an awesome read and I myself can't wait to see where it goes.

Earlier today, He released a brand new story titled "GFD: Body Disposal" and I honestly am excited with this release. In "Gone From Daylight" we learn that society has an entire process of dealing with the bodies or "Slag" left behind by those who live in darkness. It's focussed on a few times but this story is proving to give us a unique look at a person's first experiences training to do such an important, yet gore filled job. You may be familiar with the term "Trial By Fire" and I am sure Gus Showalski is as well now. Do yourself a favor and check this story out, seriously :)

As always, Feedback is always encouraged as it lets Comicality know how he's doing and how much we appreciate everything he does for us. You can email him directly at comicality@webtv.net or head over to the voy forum at https://www.voy.com/17262/  and join many other fans in discussions about everything shack related. All are welcome!

Til the next update,
*HUGZ*

Before I start with this short email announcement, let me sincerely apologize for being absent for the last three or four days! I got hit with a really BRUTAL work schedule out of the blue, and that threw a huge monkey wrench into the works this past weekend! But, even though I've still got some more obstacles to overcome this week, I have today off, and I'll be working HARD to make up for the time I lost! Cool?

The '30 Days Of night' updates are continuing today! Today, I am posting an official reboot of the "GFD: Lost In Shadow" storyline! This began as a round robin type of story some years ago, where a variety of authors were invited to participate and add their own particular spin to each and every
chapter. But...while it was an ambitious project in the beginning...it's really hard to get everybody on board to add to the site sometimes. Understandable.

BUT...I really wanted to tell this particular story, a GFD spinoff that could be really COOL, if it just kept going. So, I'm officially rebooting the series myself, and I'll be carrying it to completion on my own. It might end up being a very different story from what you might have seen before, but it's a story that needs to be told. So I hope you guys will like it! And let me know what you think if you get a chance! Cool?

(https://www.voy.com/17262/)

The April issue of Imagine Magazine is being put together now as you guys read this! HUGE thanks to you guys who have submitted a few extras for this month! I'll be reading them tonight! And I can't tell you how much it mean to me to see you guys taking an active role in the magazine! You've gone
above and beyond the call of duty, and you get snuggles for that! Hehehe! We need you guys! Thank you for the support!

(https://imagine-magazine.org/)

Also, thanks for the participation in the recent 'Q & A' question! I love the answers so far! I'll be adding my own reply tonight! The question is..."Can a 'Friends With Benefits' situation really work?" What are your thoughts? Check the Comicality Library, The Café, the Shack Forum...or just email me your response if you want. Anonymous posts are welcome as well. We're looking for a wealth of knowledge to be passed around between one another. So if you have an idea...go ahead and post it. I'd LOVE to hear from you!

Alright, I'll see you in a few hours! I've got soooooo many stories and goodies to bring your way! I'll give it all to ya for as long as I stay awake! K?

Oh yeah! I'm going to try to stop by the new Discord Shack Chat tonight if possible! I'm juggling 500 things at once right now, but once my job stops crushing me under its boot...I'll be able to do it all! K?

Hehehe! You guys have given me 100% of your love and support! I see you in my email, and on the boards, and in the chatroom, and in the Magazine...I want to give it back to you, tenfold if I can! I really do!

Love you lots! And I'll seezya soon!

*/== WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE ==/*

"Fill yourself with the bullets of hope and you will kill failure with one shot." -*Israelmore Ayivor*

Sorry, you guys! This was supposed to be posted on the 1st of the month, but I was having fun with you all in that chatroom that night! Hehehe! But here is the next Q & A question for a future issue of Imagine Magazine! Feel free to put your two cents in by sending an email to Comicality@webtv.net! I'm really excited to hear what you guy have to say on these issues, and I'm sure others will too. So let us know what you think! K?

I'm sure we've all heard the term 'friends with benefits', right? Basically, someone that you're not romantically involved with...but you don't mind getting together to relieve a little sexual tension every now and then. The question is...can something like this really work?

I mean...sure, you have fun. You get a regular access to a sexual release. And you're already friends, so where's the harm in that? 

But...what happens if you DO fall for him, and he doesn't feel the same way? Or vice versa? What happens if one of you falls for someone else in a romantic way? Does that mean the 'benefits' have to immediately stop? And is there any bitter feelings left over if they do? Does jealousy play a part? How temporary is temporary? And will the friendship suffer from being sexually involved in that way? Or is it possible to just be blissfully happy with a healthy, normal, mutually beneficial, relationship with someone that you may not be madly in love with...but fully enjoy anyway?

Let us know your thoughts on this you guys! Seezya soon!

This time, I'm adding "GFD: High Jinx" to the list! This was a fun vampire spinoff to "Gone From Daylight" that I crafted, specifically, around some of my treasured teen readers from the site! Hehehe, why not turn them into badasses in a story that they've come to love and support? LOL!

They definitely got a kick out of it! And now, you guys can get a kick out of it too! Check it out, and let me know what you think when you get a chance!

(https://www.voy.com/17262/)

Now...this is the FIRST chapter of this story, redone and re-edited from scratch! But chapter 2 IS finished, and will also be posted today when I get home from work! There is an 8 hour limit between posts on GayAuthors, and I plan to stick to that. So look for the brand NEW chapter of "GFD:
High Jinx" later on this evening! K?

Enjoy! And I'll seezya soon!

By the way...THANK YOU to all of the new readers for grabbing a bunch of ebooks recently!!! ((SUPER HUGS)) There were nearly 30 purchases this weekend alone! I couldn't be more grateful! Thanks a ton! And I will be bringing more goodies your way soon! MWAH!!!

(https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/)

*/== WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE ==/*

"I just called...to say...I love you! I just called...to tell you that I care!" -*Stevie Wonder*

Good morning, Shackers! :)

Today is the first day of April, and I wanted you guys to know that we've got a whole new '30 Days Of Night' series of updates starting today! For those of you who are brand new to the site...that means that fans of the vampire themed "Gone From Daylight" series on the site (Which is the number ONE series on the entire website) will be getting a TON of new stories and spinoffs for the entire month of April!!! And that is kicking off its celebration right now as you read this! We're starting off with a new chapter of "Children Of Sunset"! So we're taking the vampire theme back to the old West! Check it out, and let me know what you think when you get a chance! K?

(https://www.voy.com/17262/)

There are MANY more new chapters and brand new stories coming in the next couple of weeks! So stay tuned, and I promise to raise a few eyebrows when I can! Hehehe! Cool?

Now...be aware that these vampire stories will be posted on TOP of the regular Comsie stories that you guys have been waiting on! So look for new chapters of "Jesse-101", "My One True Weakness", "New Kid In School", and more! K? I've been working super HARD on all this stuff! And the more you guys support it, the more inspired I get! So thanks in advance, and I'll be talking to ya soon!

I also wanted to let you know that I'm going to try to drop by the new Discord chatroom around 10 PM my time tonight! So...if you can stop by, it would be awesome to meet you guys and talk in real time. I can't stay for more than an hour or two, but I'll be around, and in good spirits. So have a few laughs with us, meet the family, and make it a part of your weekly routine! I've been stopping by a lot more than usual recently, and that's always fun. Hope to see you there!

(https://discord.gg/YZTXAvc)

Look for more new stories to pop up more frequently than normal over the next few weeks! I've got some decent surprises for you all! Hehehe, let me know if I made you smile! And look for a new issue of Imagine Magazine to pop up on the 15th of April! (https://imagine-magazine.org/) I'm trying to format stuff today, which takes me a while, but I'm working on it. Every issue seems to do better than the issue before it! So thanks for the support, you guys! And always remember that I'm all about getting new writers noticed for their work! So if you want to submit anything to the magazine, articles, short stories, longer stories/series, or anything else...contact me at Comicality@webtv.net so we can get you your own spot in a future issue! Cool?

I've gotta run! But I'll seezya soon! Take care!

PS- LOL! I, literally, JUST posted "Children Of Sunset" before I started writing this announcement email...and it's already at nearly FIFTY views! ::Giggles:: I hope I haven't been starving you guys for content! Hehehe! But thanks!!! Mwah! And always remember...I love you too!

*/== WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE ==/*

"People who claim that they're evil are usually no worse than the rest of us... It's people who claim that they're good, or any way better than the rest of us, that you have to be wary of." -*"Wicked"*

Hi Family!

As one of our favorite holidays is right on top of us, I'm afraid our plans for it have been unavoidably put off. We got an announcement from our hosting service that there will be some much-needed maintenance being performed on the machines that we rely on for hosting. Which means we can expect intermittent outages throughout the day. Now at first, we thought "Hmmm... Maybe THIS was intended as an April Fool's joke..." before we considered how serious our hosting service takes their job. So, even though all year long we have been planning something a bit out there to make up for missing past April Fool's opportunities, we regretfully need to let it go this year. For those of us who think THIS is an April Fool's joke, we have trained you well but, this year that training will not serve you as well as it should. <giggle>

I also want to remind you all that tomorrow, our hosted author "Garrett D.M." ships out to boot camp with the United States Army. I hope you all were able to send him off with good wishes and I personally can't wait to hear some of the stories he comes home with. Those of you who would like to send him a quick message to wish him luck, you can reach him at his listed email: garret.d.m98@gmail.com. I'm sure he would appreciate knowing that we are all with him in spirit.

Til the next update,
*HUGZ*
- Jeff P. -

I just wanted to drop a quick announcement to let you guys know that a brand new chapter of "Savage Moon" is on the site! So, if you were looking for the next step towards chaos...it's waiting for you! I hope you guys like it! And feel free to let me know what you think when you get a chance!

(The Shack Forum)

Thanks for all the compliments and support for the newest issue of Imagine Magazine! We've been going strong for 8 months now, and there's no signs of slowing down! So don't miss out on the March issue! And we'll be back with more in April! (Imagine Magazine) We are always looking for submissions, articles, short stories, featured authors, etc! So if you've got any ideas, send them along to me at Comicality@webtv.net and let me know to save you a spot! Cool? :)

Thank you all for sending me some 'get well' emails and messages! It always makes me smile! I am feeling a little bit better! Hopefully, this little illness is on its way back to Hell, and it'll leave me alone in another day or two! So thanks for the virtual chicken noodle soup!

That's it for now! Stick around, folks! We've got a busy week ahead of us! Hehehe!

Love always! And I'll seezya soon!

*/== WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE ==/*

"So throw caution to the wind! You and a friend can jump off of a bridge! And if you live? Do it AGAIN!!! Shit! Why not? Blow your brain out! I'm blowing MINE out! Fuck it! You only live once! You might as well die now! People say that I'm a bad influence! I say the world's already fucked! I'm just adding to it! They say I'm suicidal! Teenager's newest idol! Come on, do as I do! Go ahead, get mad and DO IT!!!" -*Eminem*

A brand new community question for all of you guys to chime in on for the next issue of Imagine Magazine! Every month, we try to get a variety of answers from you guys on a topic that we feel needs to be discussed out in the open. So if you've got any thoughts at all on any of these issues, please feel free to comment in the reply section below! You can use your screen name or answer anonymously if you prefer. You can also send me your answers at Comicality@webtv.net if you want. All responses will be posted in a future issue of Imagine! So dive in on the 1st and 15th of every month for a new topic! Become a part of the discussion! We'd love to hear what you have to say! :)

Red flags! I know you've seen them before! You've sensed them, deep in your heart. In the back of your mind. Sometimes you just feel it in your bones!

Lord knows that I have!

You see a guy that is really cute, seems really approachable, has a good head on his shoulders and has a lot going for him, right? So maybe you decide to test him out. You get to know him a little better, and maybe even go out on a date together. Sounds like the normal progression towards a happy and healthy relationship, right?

BUT...

Sometimes, you might see a little red flag pop up that tells you that something isn't exactly right here. It might be subtle, and it might NOT be so subtle. Maybe he cringes every time you touch his arm. Maybe he spends the whole night talking about how wonderful his 'ex' was. Maybe he flirts with another guy at the bar. Or maybe he punches a wall because your reservation was pushed back at the restaurant. Somewhere between a few 'off colored' comments, to a lustful grope of your ass without permission...you may suddenly be alerted to the idea that this may not be the guy for you.

But how can you tell ahead of time? For all of our younger Shackers, and some of our older Shackers too, who might be trying out this dating thing for the first time...what constitutes as a 'red flag' when it comes to finding someone to call your own? Are they possessive? Jealous? Do they suddenly pull out a burnt spoon and a lighter to shoot up with heroin? Hehehe!

When looking for a companion, what would alert you to stay away from certain people before that even becomes a problem that you don't want to deal with? Let us know down below!

Chances are...if your first date has a guy asking you, "Do you want to see a dead body? I brought condoms!"...you may want to back out of that situation and run for the hills as soon as possible! Hehehe!

Good evening, folks! So happy to see ya back again for more goodies! :P

Let me start off by giving you guys hugs for all of the love you've been sending in lately! Believe me, we're just getting started! But the cuddles are nice, just the same! I love you too! Hehehe!

At the moment, I happen to be very ill, and I've been in bed for the last two days. What I originally thought was a particularly nasty flu virus or chest cold...turned out to be Strep Throat. Ummm...I've never had Strep before in my life, and it SUCKS! DAMN, does it suck! And yet, I can't help but to be fascinated by the experience. Hehehe, because it's new.

"Jesus, Comsie! You get Strep Throat, and you're STILL grinning like an idiot???"

Hey! What can I say? Life intrigues me. Bad times and all.

That being said, even though it's a few hours beyond our usual midnight posting, the new issue of Imagine Magazine is up for the month of March! And with me being down for the count with an illness, and our commander in chief dealing with wounded hands and a sprained wrist right now...it was NOT easy getting this up in time tonight! LOL! But you can't keep a couple of good guys down! So enjoy! And be sure to let us know what you think!

(https://imagine-magazine.org/)

Brand new chapters are up this month! New "Brandon Smiling" and "Souvenir" from MrM! New "Let Me Tell You About Bob" from Jules Porter! New additions from Lindon Weztser and The Story Lover! Our youngest writer, Juju has a new chapter of "Duncan: Out Of Exile" this month, and a new chapter of "Golden Bridge Chronicle" from Beldro (Which I'm behind on, but will try to catch up soon!)! And our featured author of the month is Sean E, with his story, "The Bully And The Bullied"! So be sure to check it out, and welcome him to the Imagine family! Look for future chapters in the issues to come! All these, plus your usual collection of extras and bonuses! The goodies that you've come to love and expect from every new issue of Imagine! Including a new chapter of "Shelter" and the finale of the three part story, "Holiday Rush"!

"Holiday Rush" will be released in a day or two, once the publishing goes through at Amazon! So yes...you'll be able to read the final chapter in Imagine, as well as purchase the entire series as an ebook on the same day! Cool? So look for that asap!

One more thing...

For the 'Comsie Q & A' section of Imagine, I' looking to have you guys maybe jump in and add your two cents to some of the topics of discussion that we ask from month to month. The more answers, the better! I will be posting these questions on The Shack message board (https://www.voy.com/15900/), The Library (https://www.voy.com/17262/), The Comicality Café (https://gayauthors.org/forums/forum/3-comicality-cafe/), or you can email me directly at Comicality@webtv.net with your answers! Cool? We've tackled everything from 'gaydar', to safe sex, to heartbreak, to secret relationships, to coming out of the closet. It could really help a lot of people in need, and you never know if your advice and personal experience could make a huge difference in someone's life. Check it out if you get a chance! And respond if you get the urge!

This time, we're talking about 'Red Flags'! Ever been on a first or second date, and the other person did or said something that tipped you off to the fact that...okaaaay, dating him/her might not be such a good idea? Let us know what you look for in terms of red flags when starting a relationship or looking for a partner! The more answers, the better. :)

Ok, so...I've lasted longer than I thought I would...but I'm super drowsy right now. See...sleepy PM medications and stubborn insomniac tendencies are mortal enemies! But I knew that I was destined to lose this battle eventually. Still...FUCK medicine! LOL! I wanna stay awake, dammit!

Ahem...let me regain my composure here...

I love you all! I may have to stay home tomorrow for contagion's sake, but...I'm feeling better than I did yesterday. So I guess that's a plus. Love you all! And I'll seezya soon with more! K?

== WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE ==

"The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen." -Elisabeth Kübler-Ross

Hi guys,

There was no official announcement sent with this but we have a couple of updates that need to be mentioned to you so, I'll be your guide today! Hehehe!

Today, Chapter 14 of "Left Without Words" is now live on Comicality's Mirror Shack as well the brand new Chapter 23 of "Untouchable" which is difficult to find outside of our home here and the Nifty archives. Be sure to grab a snack and get comfortable. As always, Comicality delivers as only he can!

Be sure to let him know what you think at comicality@webtv.net!

Hi, guys! XD

I'm trying this out today to see if I can get used to using the site a bit more confidently! Hehehe, my technological confidence is usually pretty low. :P But, as you guys may know, every month in Imagine Magazine, there's a Q & A section where we get YOU guys to weigh in on certain topics and let us know what you think! We've discussed everything from coming out, to falling for your best friend, to sexual safety, to masturbation, to our first experiences with pornography. I'd love to keep opening up candid conversations about stuff like this from month to month! And the more these themes may make you blush...the better! Hehehe!

Anyway, I'll be posting a new question every few weeks to get your input. Either here, or you can email it to me at Comicality@webtv.net if you like. And anonymous posts are welcome as well. Just let me know that you don't want your screen name added to the Imagine post. K? Keep an eye on this board for more in the near future! I can't wait to hear what youhave to say! 

Thanks in advance! And i love you all! ((HUGZ))

 Jealousy!

Sometimes, it's something that we can control, or at least keep under wraps in order to keep the peace. But...if you had to be totally honest about it...would you say that you were a jealous person when it came to your relationships?

Now, before you answer...understand that I'm not instantly saying that jealousy is this awful disorder and you're a bad and obsessive person for feeling that way. It doesn't have to always be that severe. Maybe the boy you love is sharing a joke and a laugh with a stranger at a bar somewhere. Maybe they shared a secret with someone that they had never shared with you before. Maybe they're just gorgeous, or have a great singing voice, or a body and six pack abs to die for. Maybe people flirt with them all the time, and it drives you CRAZY, because you know that they could pick any one of those flirtatious guys at random and go home with them tonight if they wanted to.

Whatever the situation, whatever the cause or effect...jealousy is a real thing. It can raise its ugly head when you least expect it, and cause a bunch of problems before you're able to get it back under control again.

So...jealousy! Do you ever get jealous? In a good way, or a bad way? Is there even a good way? What do you think causes it? And how do you overcome it...if at all?

Feel free to leave your replies on the Shack's main message board at https://www.voy.com/15900/92673.html when you get the chance! K? All coments are welcome! And I'll definitely be adding answers of my own too!  

Hi, guys and gals! Or, as the late great Stan Lee used to say, 'True Believers'! :)

Just a quick note today to let you know that Chapter 14 of the zombie apocalyptic story, "Shelter", has been posted on the Shack today! So check it out, and let me know what you think, k?

(The Shack Voy Forum)

Look for the NEXT chapter of "Shelter" to pop up in March's issue of
Imagine Magazine on March 15th! Don't miss it!

(Imagine-Magazine)

That's it for now! Seezya soon with more!

Love always!

*/== WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE ==/*

"Make a pact with yourself today to not be defined by your past. Sometimes the greatest thing to come out of all your hard work isn't what you get for it, but what you become for it. Shake things up today! Be You...Be Free...Share." -*Steve Maraboli*

Happy 'middle of the night', folks! Hehehe!

What??? It's not like you didn't know that I never sleep if I can help it! Don't look so surprised! How do you think I keep all of this stuff running as not-so-smoothly as I do??? It doesn't come from a good night's rest, I guarantee it!

Anyway, I can't stay long!! I'm still trying to answer emails at the moment, and I'm sorry if I haven't gotten back to you yet. I'm working on it. Promise! Also, the finished chapters are now being posted on the site as well as on nifty! That includes the newest chapter of "Billy Chase" that was just posted a few hours ago! So check it out, and let me know what you think! K? I always love hearing from you guys.

(Our Voy Forum)

Imagine Magazine is still doing GREAT! And if any of you guys have something that you want to add, a story, an article, some poetry, etc...let me know at Comicality@webtv.net so I can save you a spot! K? It's all first come, first serve! So don't procrastinate! ::Giggles:: At least, not as badly as I do! If you want to showcase for your talent and possibly get some new readers to your story to support all of your hard work? Say the word, and consider it done! K? Let's get you some well deserved attention. :)

You can view previous issues of Imagine at the link below to see if you think you'd be a good 'fit'. Cool?

(Imagine-Magazine)

MAJOR thanks again to those who donated to the site through Paypal! I love you lots for it! Only makes me want to work harder! (paypal.me/comicality)

That's it for now! But there is SO much more to come! So keep an eye on this email! Because we've got weeks full of goodies to come! ::Nods::

ONE more thing!!!

New additions have been made to the ComicalityShack YouTube channel today!

(Comicality's Shack on YouTube Channel)

Sorry, I've gotten rusty! ::giggles::

This week's Gay Short Film is called "Wild Beasts"! So check it out, and
give the creators some love and support when you can! Cool?

Ok, I'm done now. Promise. I'll stop blabbing now! Seezya soon!

*/== WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE ==/*

"No time for moping around! Are you kidding? Ain't no time for negative vibes, cause I'm winning! it's been a long week, I've put in my hardest! Gonna live my LIFE! Feels so good to get it right! So I like what I see when I'm looking at me when I'm walking past the mirror! No stress through the night at this time in my life! Ain't worried 'bout if you feel it! Got my head on straight, I got my vibe right, I ain't gonna let you kill it! See, I wouldn't change my life, my life's just FINE!" - *Mary J Blige*

Good afternoon, Shackers!!! :)

This is just a quick note to let you in on a few things, and then I'll let you get back to your day! I've been in a super goofy and happy mood lately, so I figured I'd spread the love and get you guys to smile too! Always a good thing!

First of all, THANKS for your comments and emails on the newest issue of Imagine Magazine! I'm happy to hear that you guys enjoyed it so much! And if any of you want to submit any work of your own for future issues, just contact me at Comicality@webtv.net and let me know! We'll try to save you a spot! K?

(Imagine-Magazine)

Also, a brand new chapter of "Gone From Daylight: Blood Ties" has now been posted! So head on over and give it a look, and if you get a few
seconds...let me know what you think! K? We've got some major events coming up soon! So be sure to catch up if you're behind! ::Giggles::

(Our Voy Forum)

Also, the 'Q & A' part of Imagine Magazine is looking for your input! new questions will be posted with every release on the Shack forum (Where is where I spend most of my time online!). So if you want to put in your two cents, that's the place to do it! Our current Q & A question is "Green Eyed Monster", and it's about jealousy and envy in relationships! So feel free to give us your thoughts. Cool?

Or, just come by and share some giggles with us and have fun! That's always a bonus! :P

(Comicality's Shack Out Back - The Other Voy Forum)

That's it for now! I'll seezya soon with more!

Feeling good! I hope you are too! Love always!

*/== WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE ==/*

"When you truly love yourself, you do not envy the good fortune of others but trust that there is enough love and abundance to go around." -*Dr. Debra Reble*

https://imagine-magazine.org

Happy 15th of the month! And also, a belated Happy Valentine's Day greeting, directly from me to you! Whether you're with someone special, or just take some time to love yourself...never stop! Love is the one inexhaustible resource that we have. So give as much of it away as you can while you're here! K?

Anyway, a brand new issue of Imagine Magazine is now available for you guys to dive into if you're a fan! We have some goodies waiting for you over there! Also, new additions to your new fave stories! New stuff from MrM, Lindon Weztser, Beldro Mercier, Jules Porter, and The Story Lover! If you guys get a chance, please take a moment to send them a comment to let them know that you're reading! You have no idea how much of an adrenaline shot that is for a writer's inspiration! :)

Also, a special treat this month...our featured author, Juju, has posted the first chapter of his new story, "Duncan: Out Of Exile" in this new issue! Juju is the youngest author we've featured to date. At only 15 years old, I can tell you that he's highly intelligent, articulate, and creative. Not to mention quite 'bold' when he needs to be! Hehehe! So check out his first chapter, and our one-on-one interview about his writing process directly after!

Also, expect your usual collection of articles from me, personally, a brand new chapter of "Shelter", writing tips, fun facts, and a glimpse into the 'Gay Like Me' section on the ComicalityShack Youtube channel...where there is an entire archive of short gay teen films just waiting for you right NOW if you want to check them out!

As always, HUGE thanks to everyone who took the time to submit their work and their time and energy into helping us make, yet ANOTHER, successful issue of Imagine Magazine! It's been over six months now since the reboot, and we're going stronger than ever! So thanks to all of our content creators, and big thanks to Jeff and AC and everyone who helps to put the finished product together and having it look so awesome in time for posting!

((Hugs)) All around! I love you! And I'll seezya you soon! 

Hehehe, keep a close eye on the site this week! Just...ummm...just sayin'. >:P

I have to keep this super quick, as I have to work extra hours this week because...dumb people get fired. Ugh! Which punishes us all, trying to cover their responsibilities for them. BUT, that'snot going to slow me down at all! What can I say? I'm in a champion mood this week! ::Giggles::

Alright, first things first...a brand new chapter of "My Only Escape" has just been posted on the site! So check it out when you get a chance, and let me know what you think when you get a few seconds of breathing room. K?

HUGE thanks to you guys for giving me support and feedback and emails, sharing abusive stories of your own. I can't tell you how much it means to me to be this 'exposed' to you all, and having you embrace me regardless. It can be tough sometimes, but as I reach the final chapters of this series...I can honestly say that I'm glad that I was able to hare this with you all. And I have no regrets. It's a part of my life that I would finally love to put to rest...and your love and respect has been instrumental in making that happen. So thank you for that. You've made me a better man for it. And I hope this story does the same for others who have been through the same.

(The Shack Voy Forum)

BIG thanks to you guys who have contributed personal donations to the paypal.me/comicality! Every penny counts, and I am eternally grateful to know that you guys support the site like this! Thank you!

Alright, then! I've gotta run! Life is calling! :P

Have fun with the new chapter! More to come! And I'll be working to finish up Imagine Magazine's February issue this weekend! So keep an eye out for that on the 15th! And if any of you guys want to send something in for the March issue...contact me at Comicality@webtv.net so I can get you a spot! We're past the six month mark now for new issues, and we just keep growing! Jump in and be a part of it! We'd love to have ya!

(Imagine Magazine)

Seezya soon! And I love you too! XD

*/== WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE ==/*

"No, not everything is gonna be the way you think it ought to be. It seems like every time I try to make it right, it all comes down on me. Please say, honestly, you won't give up on me...and I shall believe. I shall believe." -*Sheryl Crow*

Kisses and hugs to you all! I hope you're doing well! :)

Thank you for the comments and emails on the recent stories! Just know that I'm nowhere NEAR being finished with you all! ::Giggles:: So enjoy the sudden windfall!

A brand new chapter of "Jesse-101" is up tonight! So join Tristan and Jesse when you get a chance, and let me know what you think when you get a chance! I read every comment, and respond when I can. So thanks in advance, and look for more soon!

(The Shack forum)

I will be back for more tomorrow, but I am answering emails and doing a few story reviews tonight! So I hope to get back to you guys at long last! Also, I'll be scheduling an appearance in the Chatterbox Chatroom for next week, so I can talk to some of you, one on one! It's been a while, and I miss you guys! So I'll seeya then!

Gotta run! I have tomorrow off from work, but I'm on a "Punisher" Netflix binge right now! LOL! So be patient with me! It's sooooo good! I LOVED the first season! But season two? JESUS!!! Hahaha!

Yeah...I'm a fan!

Take care! And stay beautiful!

*/== WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE ==/*

"I had a boyfriend who told me I’d never succeed, never be nominated for a Grammy, never have a hit song, and that he hoped I’d fail. I said to him, ‘Someday, when we’re not together, you won’t be able to order a cup of coffee at the fucking deli without hearing or seeing me." -*Lady Gaga*

As of the 15th, a brand new issue of the Shack's official monthly magazine is now live and available to you all! XD

The magazine has been doing better and better with every single month! And now that our momentum has been rolling on for a few months now, this is almost starting to get EASY! Hehehe! So expect bigger and better things in the near future! BIG thanks to everyone who contributed to this issue and have been faithful to Imagine for so long! YOU guys are the reason for our success! Thank you!

  https://imagine-magazine.org/

 This month's issue has updates to your new favorites! 'The Story Lover' is our featured author for the month! So check out the first chapter of his sci-fi epic, "Hearts Across Space", and our one on one interview directly afterward! THANKS for the submission, TSL! :)

 Also, this issue has the big finale for MrM's "The Seashell" series! So don't miss it! I have some catching up to do, myself! Yikes!

 We also have new chapters from Jules Porter, Ruwen Rouhs, Lindon Weztser, Beldro Mercier, and more! Not to mention my usual healthy contributions of my own! Including the second chapter to the WILDLY popular Daydream Short, "Holiday Rush"! Only one chapter left to go, so stay tuned for more soon!

 (Short note...I am working through some continuity issues with the newest chapter of "Shelter" to make sure that I'm keeping things straight in my head. But it should be up later on today or tomorrow! Cool? Gotta make sure that I get this right the first time!)

 Anyway...enjoy the newest issue! And all the issues to come before it! And all the issues to come AFTER it! Hehehe! What can I say? Winning ROCKS! 

 Seezya soon!

 I'm not quite done with you all just yet! ::Giggles::

 Love always!

A swift note today to wish you a happy new years morning! And I wish you guys all the blessings that 2019 has to give!

Don't waste a single minute on sorrow, hatred, or complaining! Let's all make this year of moving forward and finding joy in the life we've been blessed with! K? Quit being miserable! LOL! There is so much to be happy about! Find it, and make it yours!

I have been spending a LOT of time with my family lately these past two weeks, and it has been absolutely amazing! I had a lot of fun! Believe me! But I didn't forget my duty to the rest of guys, k? I'm answering as many emails as I have time for, I've been on the boards, I've been writing an entire HORDE of new chapters for you guys to enjoy, I'm working on more writing tips for GayAuthors, finishing off stuff for GayAuthors Premium, finishing off my submissions for Imagine Magazine's January issue...I even found some time to drop by the Chatterbox Chatroom a few times to talk to you guys directly! So, I've been a busy bee, to say the least!

Obviously...I've only got so many hours in a day, and I can't be everywhere at once...but I'll be damned if any of you say that I didn't try! LOL! So I hope to talk to you guys soon!

That being said, my 'Christmas Celebration' is now gonna have to be a 'New Year's' celebration! Because...family and such! Hehehe! But, no worries! I'm starting right now with the original plan! Cool?

A brand new chapter of "Billy Chase" was posted on the site about an hour ago! And this is almost a TRIPLE SIZED chapter!!! So I hope you guys enjoy it! And let me know what you think when you get a few free seconds away from youtube cruising! ::Giggles::

(Go To: The Shack Forum)

We're not stopping here, of course! So stick around, and I'll seezya later on tonight! Cool?

Love you lots! And thanks for supporting the site! I'll be around to thank you, personally, soon! I just need to make sure everything is nice and polished first! Coo? Seezya then!

*/== WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE ==/*

"Nothing in the world is worth having or worth doing unless it means effort, pain, difficulty… I have never in my life envied a human being who led an easy life. I have envied a great many people who led difficult lives and led them well." -*Theodore Roosevelt*

I truly hope that you guys had a good time over the holidays! I certainly did! So I've been smothered in family for the last day or two, and will be again this coming weekend! BUT...I haven't been lacking in my Comsie work! I've been putting together some sweet presents for you all over the past few weeks! And it's time to start our celebration tonight! :)

Let me start off by saying that our weirdness with Imagine Magazine has been fixed. It only took a few hours, but everything is secure and in working order again! So drop by and read the stories and articles whenever you like! Cool?

(Go To: Imagine-Magazine)

A brand new chapter of "Jesse-101" has been posted to kick off our Shack Out Back holiday celebration! So dive in and check it out when you get a
chance, and let me know what you think! Now, I can only post one chapter every 8 hours or so, but keep checking back! Because there is MUCH more to come! Hehehe, Merry Christmas!

(Go To: The Shack Forum)

Big thanks to you guys who donated to the Comicality Paypal account for the holiday season! (paypal.me/comicality) ((HUGZ)) Every penny counts, and I LOVE you so much for helping my Christmas be a little bit brighter this year! You guys are the best!

I've gotta run! But more is coming in a few hours! So keep your email open and your eyes glued to this space! Hehehe, we've got a party going here! And this is just the beginning! Enjoy!

Seezya soon!

*/== WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE ==/*

"I am glad it cannot happen twice, the fever of first love. For it is a fever, and a burden, too, whatever the poets may say." -*Daphne DuMaurier*

I hope you guys had an awesome holiday season! I certainly did! And had a blast with my family yesterday! As you guys know, I was always in Chicago...so I was usually hundreds of miles away from the biggest part of my family for the holidays, unless we made the exhausting road trip to come down and visit for a week and then take another trip back home. But this year, everybody is here. And it was a LOT of fun! So I definitely enjoyed
myself!

Anyway, we've got a week long holiday celebration to power through! And it's starting today! I worked extremely hard on it these past three or four weeks, so I hope you guys like the new chapters! And please let me know what you think when you get a chance!

MANY new stories are coming your way over the next couple of days! So get ready for some good feels and some drama sprinkled in for good measure! All of these can be found on the site, and on the Comicality Library!

(The Shack Forum)

Also, I've sent off another flurry of emails this morning! So, if you've been waiting to hear from me, check your inboxes! I was tied up with family yesterday, but I spent as much energy as I possibly could on emails last night. It was Christmas, so I can do better...but I made an effort to get back in touch with as many of you as I possibly could. K? And I'll do more tonight! I just need to rest my typing fingers for a bit. LOL! My palms cramp up when I do too much at once. You have no IDEA how much that hurts! Owwww! But I'm working on it. Promise!

HUGE thanks to those of you who sent in donations to the Comicality Paypal account as a Christmas gift! You guys are SO damn cool for that! Thank you! You make everything I do online worthwhile! And you inspire me to work even harder to make sure that the stories are up to standards, every single chapter. Thank you!

(paypal.me/comicality)

One other thing before I leave you guys alone...

There has been a tiny hiccup with the server that hosts Imagine Magazine, and it happened on Christmas Day! So getting a tech involved to help out
wasn't really an option. Now, when I say 'tiny'...I really do mean 'tiny'! Basically, there were updates happening online, and they sort of screwed up the security measures that were put in place to ensure everyone's privacy, depending on what browser you guys were using. So, there's some weird generic message that pops up about the site not being secure and people hacking your personal info and stuff. Ummm...no. LOL! That's not happening. The Shack doesn't collect, remember, or share, ANYBODY'S private info. No emails, no IP numbers...nada. It's just a random message that let's people know that the security measures we had in place haven't been updated since the server's been upgraded. So all of your info is totally safe, and the server is more secure than ever. That's just a blanket screen to let everyone know that there were a few hours where our hosts had to work on getting our fortress more fortified. Nothing more.

So, my apologies if you got some cryptic message about hackers and all that. LOL! Trust me...I'm not that important. So click away. And things will be back to normal today or tomorrow. It's just a matter of making sure that everything is in working order like it was before the update happened. K?

Speaking of Imagine Magazine.../*WOW!!!*/

(Imagine Magazine)

I saw the numbers for the individual hits and new visits to the site, and they were phenomenal! Thank you SOOOO much, you guys!!! The relaunch issue back in August was one of the biggest issues Imagine Magazine had ever had up to that point, with over 8 /THOUSAND/ visits from you guys! Things held steady through September and October...but the November issue blew August out of the water with a whopping 13 thousand PLUS visitors for that one issue! And December's issue is already half way towards beating /that/ record, with three weeks left to go! So MAJOR thanks to you guys who have been reading and commenting and supporting this project! I truly believe in it, and I am overjoyed that you do to! Big thanks to all of our writers and programmers who have submitted work and have worked hard to make this project a success! To Jeffsfort, and ACFan, and Beldro, and VampireMystic, MrM, Lindon Weztser, Owen Mendel, The Story Lover, Jules Porter, and MANY others who have stepped up and have been sending in quality material to make the magazine shine the way it does! It's because of you guys and your contributions that we're doing so well! So thank you for that!

And, of course, more people are always welcome to jump on board! Give me a shout at Comicality@webtv.net if you're interested in joining the ne Imagine family! We'd love to have ya!

Alright...that's it for now! I've got a week long celebration to publish for you all! Seezya soon!

/== WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE ==/

"Because you never know where life is gonna take you, and can't change where you've been. But today...I have the opportunity to choose." -*India Arie*

Good evening, fellow Shackers!  Just wanted to let you guys know that the Holiday issue of Imagine Magazine is now available! So go check it out when you get a chance! Our featured author for the month is Beldro, and you can read the first chapter of his story "The Golden Bridge Chronicle" in this issue! Be sure to let him know what you think when you get a chance!

Brand new chapters are popping up from MrM, Lindon Weztser, The Story Lover, and more! Plus your favorite monthly articles, a new chapter of "Shelter", and a few other Christmas goodies for you guys to enjoy!

Have fun! And thanks for the love and support! You guys are the best! And you're the reason Imagine is doing so well! Numbers don't lie, and we're getting bigger every month! If you guys want to make any submissions, contact me at Comicality@webtv.net and we'll see if we can save you a spot! K?

Take care! And I'll seezya soon! I've got some more gifts coming your way this coming week! You won't want to miss them! The hype is real! XD

Later! 

https://imagine-magazine.org/

Hi everyone,

I was going to tiptoe off to bed and hope no one noticed that I found another mistake in posting past work on The Shack Mirror site. I might have been able to pull it off if it didn't affect True's Fandom and the Fort Family Community site though ;)

Anyway, Comicality posted a brand new chapter of "Unforgettable" and it is included with all the new postings of old work on the same story. So, if you have been following the story elsewhere, Chapter 22 is available now! If you have been following it on the Shack Mirror Site or True's Fandom... Chapters 8 through 22 are up and ready for a group of insomniacs to tackle. Enjoy...

- JeffsFort - (Who is now shaking his head and slowly retreating from his computer.)

A brand new chapter has just been posted! So, if you're fans of Shane and Dimitry...then smile for me, K? And let me know what you think of the new chapter if you get a chance! I'd love to hear from you guys!

I've been answering a TON of emails lately, and I'm going to try to answer more tonight if I can swing it! :P So...if you sent me a note, expect an answer back soon! K? in the next few days if I can find enough time!

I appreciate every single word, and if you're going through hard times, I will do what I can to be there for you. People will tell you...that's kinda my 'thing'. But it takes time! So please bear with me for a while longer. I'm still recovering from the flu and the Thanksgiving holiday! I still want to help...but I've only got so many hours in the day to work with, just like everybody else. So...if YOU couldn't do it, yourself...don't expect me to have any secret way to do it either. K?

But I'm trying. I'm trying my /hardest/! That's as much as I can give, I hope that it's enough,

Enjoy the new chapter! And I hope to seezya soon!

Come by the Shack forum if you get a chance! I'm finally able to get back to being 'me' again! Hehehe! Movies, music, games, and just random silliness! Introduce yourself and join the party!

*/== WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE ==/*

“Falling in love is very real, but I used to shake my head when people talked about soul mates, poor deluded individuals grasping at some supernatural ideal not intended for mortals but sounded pretty in a poetry book. Then, we met, and everything changed, the cynic has become the converted, the skeptic, an ardent zealot.” -*E.A. Bucchianeri*

I hope you guys had a good holiday! :)

I most certainly did! Despite me being really nervous about having it at my house this year, and a last minute battle with the flu...everything went to plan! It was GREAT! Everybody had a blast, the food was delicious, it was awesome to see all of the family together at once...it was just perfect! I LOVED it!

Anyway, I didn't think I was going to have to work on Friday, but...I did. And I came home wanting nothing more than to sleep off some of the exhaustion leftover from Thursday! Hehehe, but that doesn't mean the show won't go on! A brand new chapter of "Gone From Daylight" went up for 'Black Friday'! So check it out when you get a chance and let me know what you think! K?

(Click here to go directly to the chapter!)

I am SO happy that you guys enjoyed the November release of Imagine Magazine this month! Yay! It feels good to know that you are enjoying the content and are submitting more material of your own to be included! (https://imagine-magazine.org/) The December issue is already underway, and then it's on to more monthly issues for 2019! So if any of you guys want to submit some work of your own and join the party...let me know at Comicality@webtv.net and I'll be sure to save you a spot somewhere! K? Hehehe, come have fun with us! We're building quite the army over here! :P

Also, thanks to all of you guys who grabbed some of my ebooks this month! Wow! Hehehe, there have been some surprises over the past few weeks in terms of sales, believe me! THANK YOU!!! And if you haven't gotten a copy of the newest "Savage Moon: Unleashed" ebook, be sure to nab one at your earliest convenience! Cool? New ebooks are coming soon! So expect a few to pop up before the end of the year! (https://imagine-magazine.org/store/comicality/)

Alrighty...I'll leave you to your reading and stuff now! Enjoy! I hope to seezya soon!

PS- Sorry about the lapse in emails. The holiday took a lot out of me this week. I'll get back to you guys as soon as I can! K? Hehehe, don't start feeling all self conscious on me. I HATE sleep...but I have to sleep, regardless. It's a part of my survival. LOL! But, I'd get around it if I could. I swear!

*/== WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE ==/*

"It is a queer thing. In a time of great need, when powerful leadership is demanded, the people—confused and excited—hear only the strident voices of the audacious, and refuse to listen to the voice of wisdom which, being wise, is temperate." -*Lloyd C. Douglas*

Hi Everyone from the new Mirror site to "Comicality's Shack Out Back"!

As you can clearly see, the new site is up and running at full speed and now even communicates news and new chapters to our family's hub at http://fortfamilyforums.com which is awesome. I realize that some of you (actually a decent number of you) found the site early on. To those of you who have been getting your Comsie fix in a retro-looking site early, I hope you are enjoying the experience. Sure it doesn't look exactly like the Shack of many years ago but as a fan myself, I was just hoping to bring back a little of the familiar aspects of the old site's character within our custom built story management system (SMS) designed by our own Akeentia. We would love to get some feedback from you all about what you think of this project. I had lots of fun mixing the old and new to create this mirror site and I hope you have as much fun exploring and reading some of the best literature on the web on it.

As for the apology, it appears as though I connected it to the community a day too soon as I have found a hand full of chapters that I missed. This means I will be adding them and yes, they will flood the community "New Chapters" feed a little.  Unfortunately, other projects knocked me off track a little with this site so I lost my place and will do my best to get it corrected today. Then we will be doing our best to keep the Fort Family posted when new work is made available. Remember, If you prefer reading on the Gay Authors forum, this can also serve as a reminder that you need to get over there to do some reading. Cool?

Ok, enough slacking... I gots work to do :)

*HUGZ* Have Fun!
-JeffsFort-

Let me start off by thanking you guys for being so patient and understanding with me for the past week or two while I was struggling through a particularly nasty flu virus! UGH! I don't get sick very often, but when I do...I am the biggest baby! LOL! It's true. Any virus strong enough to take me down ends up being enough to have me bedridden and utterly miserable for DAYS!

So, if I seemed a bit 'absent' lately, that's just me trying to get myself back in order before the Thanksgiving holiday! it's actually at my house this year, and this is my first big family Thanksgiving. Well, I mean, at my place, that is. My mom and I usually had to drive for hours and hours to come visit family at someone else's house. But this time, it'll be here. And everything has to be spotless! And I've got things all cleaned up and ready for company. We've got a big family, so it should be fun!

Wish me luck!

That aside, I haven't been slacking too much on my 'Comsie-Work'. Promise!

Last week, I did post a massive, double sized, chapter of "Billy Chase"! And big THANKS to all of you guys who commented on it and sent love and support for the new addition! So be sure to go and check it out if you haven't seen it yet! K? You won't want to miss it!

Click here to go to the Forum!

Also, THANK YOU for the feedback on the newest chapter of "Savage Moon", and for the huge surge in purchases at the Comicality ebook section! You guys are incredible! I'm so grateful! Thanks! I hope to make you proud in the weeks to come! And thanks for the new subscribers to the Youtube account as well! We are creeping towards 600 subs now! So be sure to share it with your friends! I'm kinda anxious to see how many folks will join in now! Keep 'em coming!

Also, I am posting a new 'Daydream Short' story on the Library in a few minutes! It's called "Naughty Click", and it is the short story for the November issue of Imagine Magazine! Now, I know that we usually post on the 15th of every month, but the delay is 100% MY fault this month! K? I've been trying to get stuff in order and I screwed it all up by trying to do a million things at once. So, you guys can blame me on that one. BUT...I didn't expect the newest issue of Imagine Magazine to be up and ready quite so fast! But, as always, I'm in league with miracle workers who accomplish things MUCH faster than I can! So thanks to them for being Shack patriots on this one! MWAH!!!

The newest issue of Imagine is now live and online for your enjoyment! Just click here to check it out. New additions from VampireMystic, Lindon Westzer, Jeffsfort, and our featured author for the month of November, Jules Porter! So check it out, and let these authors know what you think when you get the chance! Cool?

That's it for right now! I'm playing catch up in a major way tonight, and there will be more coming your way this week! Cool?

Laters! And thanks again for tossing rotten eggs at me for being sick. Hehehe, trust me...I'd MUCH rather be talking to you guys instead.

Take care!

*/== WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE ==/*

“Growing up happens when you start having things you look back on and wish you could change.” -*Cassandra Clare*

...what day is it? Hehehe!

Almost Tuesday! Ok! Lost my bearings for a moment there! :P

I wanted to say hello and send some good vibes your way tonight! Thanks for being so patient with me while everything was getting that special Comsie polish that you've come to know and love from any of the new releases that come your way. I always make sure that I can give you the best that I've got, and nothing less. But it DOES take time, and I'm thankful to have you guys wait it out with me. You're the best!

SO...the newest issue of Imagine Magazine was released early this morning, and it is MASSIVE! This is the biggest magazine offering that we've had yet, and the issues to follow this one already have new talented authors lining up for 2019! I can't tell you how amazed and how HAPPY I am to see this project be such a success! Thanks to all of you guys who have been sending in submissions, sending in feedback and compliments, and all those who have been working behind the scenes to put it all together! This month was an exhaustive effort, to say the least! But it was SO worth it!

I can honestly say that this is one of the issues that I'm MOST proud of! It's everything I ever dreamed the online magazine would be and more! So don't miss out on the elaborate buffet that we've put out there for you guys to nibble on! Hehehe!

Big thanks to MrM, who was an absolute PATRIOT, with new material for this October issue! Also, chapter two of "Lincoln, The Family I Never Expected" from our newest author, Lindon Weztser! Check those out! Our featured author of the month is Owen Wendel! And he's written his own GFD vampire spinoff series, that will continue in future issues as well! So check out his story "GFD: Life Goes On", as well as my one on one interview with him about his writing and his plans for future chapters! 

All of these...plus this month's Daydream Short story, "Come Over", my favorite horror short films from 2017/2018, the usual 'feel good' Imagine articles, and much more! The magazine is in full swing now, and it's only going to get better from here on out! So if any of you guys want to jump in and be a part of this rapidly growing empire...drop me an email at Comicality@webtv.net so we can set you up with a spot! K? I'd be happy to see what you've got! We want to expose the world to as much new talent as possible! So if you're looking to add to your fanbase and get a spotlight on your story...say the word. And I'll see what I can do! K?

(As with every issue...there's a period of adjustment behind the scenes. So there may be a few glitches here and there over the next few days. But the experts at Imagine are working on them as you read this! So if anything seems a little bit off...just check back in a day or two, and I'm sure it'll be fixed by then. K?)

Also, HUGE thanks for the newest subscriptions to the ComicalityShack YouTube account!!! Yikes! We're getting thre or four new subscribers a WEEK now! Already at 552 subscribers! LOL...look out 'Pewdiepie'! I'm coming for ya! (Psh...shut down)

Anyway, check out the new Halloween issue of Imagine Magazine when you get a chance! Imagine-Magazine You won't be disappointed!

The revolution is here, ladies and gentlemen! And life is grand!

Gotta run! And I'll seezya soon!

Oh yeah...I'm having a scheduled public chat some time soon! I'd love to talk to you guys in real time more often! I just need to get my work
schedule and find a time where I can chat with you guys here in the States as well as overseas simultaneously. Which is a lot harder to figure out than you guys may think. But EVERYBODY is welcome to join! So keep an eye on your email to get the date and time! Let's get together and have some fun! :P

More emails are coming as well! I just need to get my head screwed on straight!

*/== WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE ==/*

"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts."      -*Winston Churchill*

Hi Everyone!

I wanted to send out a quick notice to let you all know that as a part of our attempt to keep our hosted sites on fast, reliable, and up to date servers, we will be migrating our sites to brand new equipment with up to date software, including an upgraded operating system. We anticipate no operational downtime for our visitors but where we are physically moving, there may be a very short time where DNS servers may be pointing to the old server even after the new servers are brought online. 

If you were planning to do a marathon reading session, go right ahead as the only change that may be noticeable would be sites responding slightly faster than usual. By Thursday if you hear nothing from us then it will be back to business as usual for us behind the scenes and you will see progress return to normal. 

We will advise if this schedule changes as the request to greenlight the move is being placed tonight.

Here's to as many reliable years on newer equipment.

-Jeff P-
On behalf of DSS Hosting, CSU Productions

Hi, guys! :)

I just wanted to drop you all a quick note to let you know that a brand new chapter of "Kiss Of An Angel" just got posted tonight! Ariel and Tyler are back for another step forward in their budding relationship! And you can expect more soon as the storylines criss cross again with "New Kid In School"! So keep an eye out! Because 'drama' is coming. Believe me.

(Click Here to visit the forum!)

I'm happy to say that the last issue of Imagine Magazine has been a success, and our special 'Halloween Issue' is on it's way for the 15th of October! It may actually turn out to be one of the biggest issues we've had yet! So don't miss it! Everybody deserves a few chills on Halloween! Hehehe!

(Visit Imagine-Magazine)

I feel GOOD tonight! Relaxed! I can focus again. I seriously needed some tie to breathe, and I've gotten it! So thanks for being patient with me, you guys! I'll make ya proud!

Also...last week I celebrated getting 500 subscribers to the ComicalityShack youtube account! Well...we're at 530 now! Hehehe! That was just a WEEK! Geez! Thanks! Keep going! We're heading towards a THOUSAND now! You know that, right? That's unthinkable! And yet...no longer impossible! So let's do it! ::Giggles::

I've gotta run! But I'll seezya soon! Take care! And thank you for being so amazing! You guys are the best!

Ps- Big thanks to all of you who grabbed copies of my ebooks in the Comicality ebook section this month
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As always, it is greatly appreciated!

*/== WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE ==/*

"Whatever you give to life, it gives you back. Do not hate anybody. The hatred which comes out from you will someday come back to you. Love others. And love will comeback to you."        -*Unknown*

I'm not going to drag this out for too long, as I'm having a few problems with power outages on my end. Small ones, nothing major. And my laptop battery keeps working, but my router and internet connection vanishes on me, which means lost work and wasted time. Luckily, we only got lightly 'brushed' by the effects of Hurricane Florence, but it still makes for a messy weekend. Best of wishes to our Shackers in Florida and the Carolinas who had a much more severe experience with the storm. Be safe!

Yesterday was September 15th! And, as you know, the 15th of every month brings you a brand new issue of the Shack's online magazine, 'Imagine'! I certainly hope you guys enjoyed the new additions, articles, and stories, for the month of September! (We're getting better at this! Hehehe!) So jump in whenever you like, and feel free to let me know what you think at Comicality@webtv.net when you get an opportunity! All of the usual suspects are included in this issue, including a fabulous new series by this month's featured author, Lindon Weztser called, "Lincoln, The Family I Never Expected"! Followed by an interview that goes in depth into the story's theme and creation, and what you guys can look forward to next! Welcome to the Imagine family, Lindon!

Also, brand new chapters of "The Seashell", "Predators: 9-14-9x", and "Brandon Smiling"! (I made a mistake with the 'Brandon' chapter, but I will get that fixed up as soon as possible! But if you haven't read the series yet, use this time to catch up! Hehehe, it'll be worth it!) Coming up next will be our special 'Halloween Issue', which I'm really excited about! Some people go crazy for Valentine's Day, others for Christmas...but me? I'm a Halloween junkie! All the way! So turn the lights out on October 15th, and look for more Imagine craziness to come!

(https://imagine-magazine.org/)

As ALWAYS...Imagine Magazine is looking for more submissions, short stories, series, articles about everything to LGBT youth, to movies and music, to book reviews, or anything that you can offer to help us out with the effort! We'd LOVE to have ya jump on board! So drop me an email and let me know what you've got to show me! Cool? ((Hugz)) In advance!

Also, this month's short Daydream story, "We're Not Telling", has just been posted tonight as well! So definitely give it a look, and leave a comment if you can! Expect a new short story of young love, infatuation, and experimentation, with every monthly issue! And huge thanks for the compliments and feedback that you guys have given me so far! Love you lots for it!

(http://www.voy.com/17262/)

Alright, I'm going to get out of here before the lights blink out on me again! Hehehe! But take care! I love you all! And it's good to be back in touch! Seezya soon!

== WORDS NOT MINE, YET MINE ==

“The real glory is being knocked to your knees and then coming back. That's real glory. That's the essence of it.” -Vince Lombardi