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I feel so traumatized every time I read this yet everytime you update I can't help but read. I want him to escape so badly

You're back at last, Maddox, oh my dear author how I have missed you. Dear lord, poor Brennan, the poor kid never can get a break and if only Jason knew just how much he sucked at escaping then I don't think he would have ever told his new friend to "run". If Jason couldn't escape from Rich who is only one person, albeit an evil sociopath, then how does he expect Brennan to get away from two men like Phil and Al. I was cheering Brennan on and then winced when Phil knocked him on the head with the ice scrapper. You've outdone yourself yet again with another brilliant chapter.

Gads, Maddox, I googled the Pear of Anguish and almost fainted when I saw the images that came up. I think I am going to have nightmares from just looking at them and can only imagine the pain Brennan was in. It's a wonder Phil didn't cause Brennan some serious internal injury or that he didn't have bleeding from it. You really know how to twist the thumb screws yet make it very interesting. I would like to see Phil in prison and being some one's plaything only he wouldn't have Al to save him because Al would have his own papa bear in prison to keep him occupied.

this was amazing. I was so happy to find that you updated. That was a good cliff hanger. gggr, you're so good at leaving me wondering!
I agree with the one reviewer about the 911/telephone thing, but that wouldn't have been too good for the story I guess ;)
I love the development of the characters. They are so real, and dynamic, and I could just gush about your story. Even though I don't think this is his description, I keep picturing Phil to look like Bradley Cooper. It's delicious.

I am so tired but I had to stay up to read chapter 16! But now that that's done, I'm going to bed.

Those cruel bastards! Don't give up Brennan!

This story is so sad right now and maddening! I want phil and Al locked up. They are so mean. Well Al's not as mean as Phil but still it's wrong to kidnap anyone. Sheesh I kind of wish Al would take pity and let Brennan go then Brennan could go to the police and Phil and Al could be arrested and put into prison where they belong and then Brennan could tale the police about Jason.

I really think that a relationship with Jason and Brennan could be possible, given time (and they both could use some conseling) But they would be great together because they understand what happened to each other. You know what I mean. I think it would be hard for Brennan to date just anyone, normally when something like this happens you have like a 'victim' stamp on your forehead and people are always way to cautious around you. So I just think it could work.

I'm really glad that you didn't kill Jason off. Maybe they could escape together in the summer. If both Brennan and Jason can last that long. I know it's your story but I love thinking what happens next. I must confess that it never turns out the way I thought but it is very interesting and better then my own theories. I know Brennan escapes and I'm just being strung along this awful experience, it's like I'm right there with Brennan. (of course if I was I'd knock both bastards out and rescue Brennan) I hope everything turns out okay.

When he left in the snow I was thinking 'no brennan not in this weather' worried that even if he did escape he would get hypothermia our something but he didn't escape and then hauling them into his house. And why should Al look sympathetic, if he truly was sympathetic with Brennan, he'd get Brennan the hell out.

I'm still curious about the Phil/Al relationship sometimes it seems like Al has a bit of stolkhom on Phil, but they really are both deranged pshyco's.

The last part was so awful. I was thinking 'DAMN U MADDOX!' because you ended it at a cliffy and I want to know what they were doing, burning him I know that but did they like disable him so he can't walk anymore???? I know I'm just going to be at the edge of my seat waiting for the next chapter.

God dammit this story is so good. Just when I think he's gotten smart enough to take his time and find a good opportunity... He lands himself in a whole new world of trouble. :DDDDDD
You always keep me on my toes, Maddox... it's so refreshing and I love you for it. <3

Also - this is a bit random... but in my own little world of possibilities, I almost don't even want to see Brennan escape on his own. I almost want him to bond with Al and THAT lead to his escape. <3333
But that's coming from someone who makes a living VOLUNTARILY being chained up in a house and beaten. haha. I know. I KNOW being kidnapped and tortured is completely different than entering into the situation voluntarily... but Al HONESTLY doesn't seem that bad deep down.

Ahh, an update! So glad I didn't work this morning, I'm not sure how I'd stand having to wait until after to read it and this isn't the kind of story you read on the train. Anyway, yay, another totally awesome, heart-wrenching, painful chapter. I'm sad to see Jason go, but I have to admit at the same time I'm kind of glad to have the attention back on Phil, Al and Brennan. I'm glad we had the small mercy of Jason and Brennan reconciling a little before they parted ways - given how cruel this story already is, I was half expecting something a lot more sad in that regard, including but not limited to some suicide attempt on Jason's part. The kiss was great. I'm not sure how you managed that one, because normally I'd be very skeptical of any attempt to pull off a romance in such a situation, but maybe because it felt like a desperate attempt to comfort one another, and connecting on a level now that practically no one else will be able to understand... It also gives me the hope that even if Brennan won't escape successfully, somehow Jason might. Richard is one scary mutha, and I totally believe that he's a real sociopath. I still don't think Phil is a sociopath so much as a sadist, even if he doesn't feel any sympathy at all for Brennan he still seems to display genuine emotion and presumably a real affection for Al. I weirdly like the romantic scenes between Phil and Al, by the way. They're so.. normal. and creepy, because of it. I like humanity in my villains, I guess. not that it makes a difference for Brennan one way or the other. Methinks he took Jason's advice a little too impulsively, trying to run in a snowstorm. I understand why he tried, but it just seemed a bit hopeless. (I'm also wondering why he didn't try the phone, but that just seems a little too easy and anticlimactic so I'm willing to forget about it) Did they cut his Achilles tendon? I can see Richard giving them that hint for when Brennan tries to escape again. Hope they don't put him out in the barn again, in freezing temperatures and all, but at this point not much would surprise me.

Thanks for the update!! Really hoping to see another update soon!

I certainly hope you update again soon because it's been way too long and there are not many stories that interest me like this one does. It's almost been two whole months now and I've suffered enough so please give me a break.
I know you must be very busy and that is probably the reason so don't feel like I am pushing you into it or anything. It's just that the waiting is really killing me and there have been other stories I've been following that never get updated after months and yes years of waiting....... I hate to see this end but damn it's way to good not to finish writing it. I also hope you write a sequel some day featuring Jason and his abduction by Richard but only after you complete this one.

Please don't think I am being rude cause I am not (and I don't want to make you or anyone else angry) but I have been patiently waiting to find out what finally happens and would like to see some closure one day.

Thanks again for sharing this story and keep up the good work. You are very gifted and talented.