CL Mustafic

Review Replies for Involuntary Indebtedness Chapter 1 So thanks to everyone that read and reviewed (no rates since there's no button yet - at least I hope that's why there were no rates!). Got some mixed reviews on this one so that sort of sucks but oh well not every story is everyone's cup of tea. I have so many things going right now that I'm having a horrible time concentrating on any one thing. I have three other stories that I've started but am not posting because I figure you all want updates not new stories to wait on. Oh well at least I've updated PUP and I have a couple of chapters of FFH2 that I'm working on editing so I can update that one as well. Patience is a virtue, especially when you're reading a WIP! Anyway, on to the replies... Lisa: I always want to hug my first reviewer for leaving me a review so Yeah, he's got a big one, doesn't he? I usually like to keep my character's appendages around the normal size but on this one I figured, what the hey, let's at least let the boy have something since his life is total crap. You'll get used to the new set up, the cat pokes are cute! Did you see I updated Picking up the Pieces? Finally right? LOL Nyny: I didn't say that! You'll have to wait and see. starr: I don't know what to say. I'm sorry that you don't like it. As for it being written by a different author, I assure you I wrote it but it might have been one of my 27 other personalities that was in control that day. Glad you're still enjoying The Heart Wants. So thanks again to the reviewers, even starr Chapter 2 is up now! CL

Thanks for all the great answers guys! I decided to keep the slang mostly in the dialog. I have decided to write the story in a much more simple style to reflect the character though. It's hard trying to remember that an 18 yr old who isn't all that bright probably wouldn't have a great vocabulary. It's somewhat limiting but a challenge that I'm going to take. Thanks again. CL

Review Replies for Picking Up the Pieces Chapter 9 Once again thanks to everyone who reads, rates (when they’re able) and reviews! Yes, I know that it’s been forever but in my defense… oh who am I kidding, I have no defense for not writing on this one except for that it’s a hard story to write and I’m a wimp. In other news, I figured out a title for my untitled story and have posted the first chapter for it so if you haven’t read it yet and would like too you can find it here: http://original.adult-fanfiction.org/story.php?no=600108058. I also posted a oneshot with a couple of my characters so if you want to read that you can find it here: http://original.adult-fanfiction.org/story.php?no=600108062 Anyway, on to review replies… PJ08: Thank you for the complements and I’m really glad you’re enjoying the story! BronxWench: Spence is very outspoken when it comes to gay rights and what he believes in but yeah not really the appropriate time to be poking at Matt. Sorry to make you wait for the update… Than: The shit has already hit and is now accumulating! Anon-ish: Wow I’m glad you like it! LOL There are so many things you touched on in your review and if I answer most of them I’d ruin the story for you. I will say that Baz will get what’s coming to him. Jit: Yeah finally a match or at least hopefully a match I think that you’re probably partially right about Baz but I think he’ll play a role in helping to bring the others down so maybe he’ll get a chance to redeem himself a little. It’s going to be a bit before Matt and Payne are able to express the feelings that they have because 1) Payne’s assumption that Matt is straight 2) Payne is in no way ready for any type of relationship 3) Matt’s inability to get involved with someone that is a victim in his case. There are probably more reasons but that should be enough to keep them apart for another couple of chapters. Lisa: I know, it’s about time right? I hate making people cry but this story just seems to do it for some reason. Poor Marv, he’s so getting hated on right now but I guess he deserves it too bad you can’t just castrate them all. Jess: Thanks! I’m really glad you like my stories and gave this one a chance. I know that Baz’s story will come out eventually but it will take some time for him to realize that he was also a pawn in the grand scheme of things, still doesn’t excuse what he did though. As far as why Payne has chosen Matt, I think there’s a couple of different reasons but I can tell you that as much as Payne wishes Matt were gay, there’s a little part of him that feels like Matt is safe because he’s straight. The last thing Payne needs at this point is a love interest. (Sorry but he’s still got a ways to go in his recovery before he’ll be ready.) Bae: Thank you for your kind words. I’m not going to respond to the pleas for more chapters of The Heart Wants since that was months ago and I’ve updated it a few times since then. You’re welcome. So that’s it in a nut shell, thanks to all who reviewed! The long awaited Chapter 9 is now up! CL

I have a quick question about writing in a character's voice. How much is too much? I really want to write like the character would speak, like saying coulda, woulda, shoulda, sorta, that kind of thing but is that distracting to the reader when it's not in the dialog? How far can you go with that sort of thing before people get annoyed? Would it be too annoying? Comments? Suggestions? Any feedback would help before I go to far down the rabbit hole on this one.

Review Replies for Strip Me Bare Chapter 10 Okay so short and sweet on this one. Thanks for reading. Ishtani: I'm glad that you're enjoying the story. I'm trying to keep it realistic when it comes to the BDSM element and also with the characters so I'm glad you like that aspect of it. Hope you caught the last chapter of The Heart Wants and enjoyed it also. Thanks for letting me know you're still reading! Tahn: LOL of course it will be fun! Thanks for the reviews! Chapter 11 is up now! CL

Oh that does sound good. I even have everything I need to make them in the cupboards right now! Thanks for the recipe.

The best present I got this year was the fact that my kids loved everything they got and not once did I hear "I wanted this or that". I actually heard "This is the best Christmas ever!" out of one of them. On the material side of things, I got a pair of tie dyed boxer shorts from my younger sister. The fact that she paid over a hundred bucks to send seven pairs of underwear here for Christmas reminds me of why I love her so much. Oh and can I have that recipe for those cookies? They sound yummy.

Okay, finally got time to read a couple (has nothing to do with the fact that DA finally posted her fic ) The Frost Effect: Wow KoKoa! I had no idea such a short story with just a conversation could be so good. I really liked it and can't wait to read your other one. (Sorry I read a couple and then skipped ahead a bit but I'll get to all of them soon.) Mistletoe Hanging I already told you what I thought of this story but just so everyone else knows, I found it somewhat chilling and knowing how Ernest turns out, this story explains a lot. Good job DP! Yule's Gift BronxWench, what can I say? Of course it was brilliantly written as usual so I'll let the fact that it made me feel melancholy go. It seems you and holiday death stories go well together, at least in this one they come back. Santa's Rosy Cheeks LOL DA, I am still laughing. It's hard to pick what I liked best about this one. The drunk, reindeer/elf eating dragons? The Assmaster 3000 (how did you know that's what I asked for when I was 12?)? The carousing Santa getting his due? The Yeti that seemed vaguely familiar? Nope it has to be the pixie queen of course! Next year I'm making hubby dress up like Santa...

Oh no! You of all people should not be encouraging this type of madness! I was counting on you to come back with something like "It was an absolute mess. Hard to read and the bit about the anal cervix made me gag!". How could you BronxWench. *shakes head and goes back to writing the follow up New Year's story while plotting out Peter O'Hare's return for an Easter story* See what you've done! On a serious note, glad I could make you giggle and I got dibs on Comet!

Review Replies for Strip Me Bare Chapter 9 I know I always say this but it bears repeating, thanks to everyone that reads, rates and reviews! Okay so I didn’t realize that I had a few chapters of this one that I had not yet posted until I got a review asking when I was going to update it. I know that I said I was going to concentrate on getting The Heart Wants finished but I’m taking a break to post this chapter and I had to write a Christmas story for AFF’s Deck the Shout Box Challenge which can be found here if anyone is interested http://original.adult-fanfiction.org/story.php?no=600108028&chapter=6 Okay so on to the review replies… Thirdly: Wow, I’m really glad you are enjoying it. There will be many more surprises coming up as Erik gets introduced to Graham’s world. The first few chapters were nothing in comparison. Oh and the calendar will be found… Thanks for the review! Tahn: Yep and we’ll see even more of it and of course it’s hot! LOL Lisa: Thanks for the catch, I’ll fix it eventually. I think everyone in Erik’s life is there just to wreak havoc on him. Erik definitely has some body image issures, he’s not perfect by any means but then who really is – except maybe Graham? Graham is a strange combination of things but once he got Erik alone and figured out his secret, he knew he could take charge without much resistance. Karaifan33: Thank you for letting me know that you are enjoying the story. Um not sure how the sex will go the first time but rest assured that they will always play it safe. Pummpie: I’m glad you’re enjoying the story. Thanks for your review. I forgot I had a couple of chapters to edit and post but your review reminded me. Everyone hug Pummpie for the reminder! Okay so that’s it for now. Thanks again to all who reviewed! Chapter 10 is now posted! CL

Pen Name: CL.Mustafic Title: A Very Cliched Christmas: You Want to Stick Your Mistletoe Where? Summary: What happens in a story where every slash cliche combines? An AU where a leather daddy Santa has to deal with his sub's desires to get pregnant, his friend, Jack Frost's failed relationship with the Easter Bunny, and the fact that two of his shape shifting reindeer find they are mated to the same person. Oh and don't even get me started on the love between a Pomeranian named Snowflake and a ball sack loving dog named Nutcracker... Warnings: There are too many to count right now, they will be in big bold letters on the top of the post!

Review Replies for The Heart Wants Chapter 26 Once again thanks to all who read, rate and review! Okay so everyone hated this chapter and to tell you the truth it's not like I loved it either. I get that it seems like there's a lot of drama going on when you'd think the story should be winding itself down to the happy ending, but I just didn't want to skip over what the aftermath of the type of abuse Zeb endured would have. He's got a lot of shit to deal with and the true test will be if his two boyfriends will be strong enough to help him get through it. That being said there is a bit of happy at the end of the next chapter! Now on to the review replies... Lunar: I think I sort of answered your review up at the beginning of the post so I won't go over all that again. I'm glad that you're going to give the next chapter a go because I promise it'll be okay. I'm not sadistic, I would never make one of my characters go through more than they could handle. Tahn: I'm sorry, I feel bad I made you cry. I will not leave you with a cliffy in the next chapter well at least not a bad one. Sorry no more murders though. Okay so that's it for now, thanks again to those of you that reviewed! Chapter 27 is up now! CL

Uggh, people apparently don't like the last chapter of The Heart Wants so if you've popped in here to complain, just know that I don't write rape fics so just hold tight til the next chapter. I promise it's gonna be okay, really it is. Now back to your regularly scheduled life... CL

Review Replies for The Heart Wants Chapter 25 Once again thanks to everyone that reads, rates and reviews. Okay so I have to say that these last couple of chapters have been a bit of drama overload but you'll have to bear with me for one more and then I promise things will start looking up... I think. Okay so on to the replies... Tahn: I'd love to kill the uncle, maybe we'll see him soon... LOL I've already lost one reader because of the next chapter so... Lisa: No it's not the end of the story, there's about five more chapters and maybe an epilogue. I hate to tell you this but you'll probably be on the edge of your seat once again and you may want to kill me after the next chapter. Jit: Oh you've read ahead, tsk tsk, that's not nice because now I can't say anything in response to your review without spoiling it for Lisa and Tahn. I'm sorry I know it's drama rama but it will all work out in the end, I promise! Okay so that's all for now and remember if you kill me, you'll never get the HEA! Chapter 26 is up now! CL

Some people have it on their profiles but you can also check the calendar thing on any given day to see who has a birthday. Mine's on the third next month, we're all clumped together.

I'm so glad you had a good birthday! Aww, happy belated birthday to you too Lisa! I didn't know or I'd have wished you a good one on the day. CL

Review Replies for The Heart Wants Chapter 24 First and foremost as always thanks to everyone that's reading, rating and reviewing. Now I want to take a second to wish Tahn (the president and only member of my fan club) a huge Happy Birthday! Hope you had a good one with lots of and and . LOL Maybe not too many birthday ... Okay well chapter 24 ended on bit of a cliffhanger so I'm not going to bore you all and keep you waiting any longer. On to review replies... Lisa: Um, you don't want me to spoil it do you? LOL I guess only one way to find out the answer to your question... go read the next chapter! Tahn: I'll answer your question: No, he didn't. Did you have a good Birthday and where's my cake? Okay so thanks again to Lisa and Tahn for still sticking with me. Chapter 25 is up now! CL

Haven't been in the SB much, trying to actually get some writing done but that's not going too great. Every month should be Nano...

You may want to expand on that thought. It would be very hard to locate the story you are looking for without more of a description. It's best if you can describe the story you are looking for with as much information as you can remember about it. CL

Oh come on, it wasn't that bad. LOL Sorry but at least the next chapter is written and will be edited and posted within the next couple of days.

Review Replies for The Heart Wants Chapter 23 Well here we are again and so soon after the last update too! Thanks again to all who read, rate and review. So this story is finally nearing it's end only seven chapters left but it took a turn that I didn't expect so the next couple of chapters are going to be a bit of a roller coaster for poor Zeb. I plan to finish this one up before the new year and then I'm going to be focusing on Picking up the Pieces for any of you that are interested in that one. Okay so on to review replies... Lisa: Yes it's a good thing that Shane is back and all seems to be back on course in the relationship department. The things that Zeb went through in his past will play a big part in how the next few chapters unfold so... yeah, not sure if the upcoming events are a good thing or not. Thanks for letting me know you're still there, it's been pretty quiet around here lately. *drops pin and listens to the echos as it hits the ground* Tahn: The next chapter isn't so bad but it does have a bit of a cliffy... That's all I'm sayin'. Thanks again for the reviews! Chapter 24 is up now. CL

I find this funny because it reminds me of when I first met my husband (he's from Bosnia) he was amazed by the fact that we built our houses out of wood. He told me whenever they threw a grenade in a house in the American movies he and his friends always laughed at how they blew up but after seeing how they were built he could see that it was more plausible. Houses here are built of brick and it takes a lot more than a grenade to do that much damage. On a side note, whenever I talk to someone here that speaks English, they always tell me they don't understand most of what I'm saying because they learned British English not American. I just laugh and tell them that since I understand British English, I'm going to count it as knowing another language so my total is up to five now.

Review Replies for The Heart Wants Chapter 22 Once again thanks to all who read, rate and review! Mostly reading and rating of course... lol So I'm actually making some progress here on this one. Not much else to say... On to review replies... Tahn: I know right. I promise the next chapter doesn't have a cliffhanger but the chapter after that has a doozy. Lisa: Is that rock big enough for two? I may need to hide somewhere for a bit. As for Payne's story, I decided to finish up Heart first and then I think I'll buckle down and edit and finish writing Pieces. NaNo went good, I finished my first draft of it in the first 20 days at a little over 74k words. I'm going to work on polishing it up so I can post it soon. Thanks for the review. That's it, thanks again Tahn and Lisa for the reviews! Chapter 23 is up now. CL