ube licker Posted February 11, 2005 Report Share Posted February 11, 2005 I was suggested by one of my readers a month ago to join this forum to get more feedback. Anyway, this is a contnuiing series I wrote. I hope you guys enjoy it. The link is below. http://www.nifty.org/nifty/gay/highschool/...beautiful-soul/ contact me at: ube_licker@hotmail.com Link to comment
JamesSavik Posted February 11, 2005 Report Share Posted February 11, 2005 The school reminds me a bit of Dr. Xavier's X-mansion- where, as a kid, I wanted to go since I was obviously a mutant. I'll read the whole thing but I think I'm gonna crash nowwwwwwww...... SNOG! ...................... Link to comment
ube licker Posted February 12, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2005 haha that's funny, considering im such an x-man fan. :? but I never actually thought about it that way... guess that's what happens when one attempts an allegory Link to comment
JamesSavik Posted February 12, 2005 Report Share Posted February 12, 2005 haha that's funny, considering im such an x-man fan. :? but I never actually thought about it that way... guess that's what happens when one attempts an allegory Although something like that school would never be allowed, it's desperately needed. The alienation and isolation kills. Link to comment
ube licker Posted February 12, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2005 The alienation and isolation kills.(Without giving too much away) That is the irony that I try to instill within the story. Link to comment
Saret Kefa Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 In reference to a school like that never being allowed...I hate to burst your bubble but there already is a school similar to that in New York. It's called the Harvey Milk Institue and it is entirely for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, etc students. I looked into going there when I came out to my dad and he tried to shoot me, lol. They provide housing for students who come in from out of state. It's really a remarkable place, and you're right, we could use MORE of them. Link to comment
blue Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 Harvey Milk Institue Wow. I know that would've helped a classmate or two, and it would've helped me, if I could've accepted myself that extra little bit to say I was gay, to myself or anyone else. However, I also think straight teens need to see people like us in everyday life, to realize we aren't any different. Yes, I know about baiting and bashing and the consequences. But I also know about brave guys and girls who tough it out, even if they don't come out, and the braver ones who do come out. I know one or two who'd say that isn't being brave, they had no choice. I still think it's brave to stand up to it day in and day out, whether out or closeted or not sure or friendly. came out to my dad and he tried to shoot me, lol. I think you were exaggerating in your case. I hope so. It has happened. -- I don't think you meant to be flippant. -- I'd put you in that "braver than I was" category, btw. Like you, I'm learning. Link to comment
JamesSavik Posted February 14, 2005 Report Share Posted February 14, 2005 In reference to a school like that never being allowed...I hate to burst your bubble but there already is a school similar to that in New York. It's called the Harvey Milk Institue and it is entirely for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, etc students.I looked into going there when I came out to my dad and he tried to shoot me, lol. They provide housing for students who come in from out of state. It's really a remarkable place, and you're right, we could use MORE of them. That's New York. I'm from Mississippi. It might as well be another planet. Here we had a camp open for gay adults to have retreats and get their heads together. That was ~12 years ago and the thumpers still have them in and out of court. Link to comment
aj Posted February 15, 2005 Report Share Posted February 15, 2005 Was that Camp Twin Spirits? I think i remember hearing about it in the local rag... Link to comment
JamesSavik Posted February 15, 2005 Report Share Posted February 15, 2005 Was that Camp Twin Spirits? I think i remember hearing about it in the local rag... something like that. The locals hassel them something fierce. Link to comment
aj Posted February 17, 2005 Report Share Posted February 17, 2005 I like this story. Ethan is a very likable guy. And it's clear that Ube Licker has researched his story really well...or he's following the dictum "write what you know." or both. I loved the background details about hawaiia. I have to admit, i don't think i'd want to be at this school, not because it's an all gay school, but because of the class differences I see between ethan and pretty much everybody else there. Most of the guys there seem like they've got terminal ennui, and that's an attitude i have a hard time with. I guess the idea of that many rich, bored guys all crammed into one place grinds on my very working class sensibilities. Anyway, i'm looking forward to more chapters, and hoping that ethan doesn't get corrupted. hehe cheers! aj Link to comment
ube licker Posted March 10, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2005 Cool. This story is now a part of this site. Thanks to the dude. Link to comment
dcorvus Posted March 25, 2005 Report Share Posted March 25, 2005 I read this story all in one gulp and found it very enjoyable. I certainly would *not* want to be in such a school, though... It seems filled with really rich kids who would grate on my sensibilities; and the class and group divisions are lethally sharp. Ethan is shaping up to be a very likable character, and the complexities of all the romances/lusts/intrigues are interesting, to say the least. Update soon! dcorvus Link to comment
ube licker Posted April 12, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2005 Thanks dcorvus. I'm glad that you're liking the story. It's been a while since I posted a chapter but I have been working on it as much as I could. I've been rather preoccupied lately, but I do intend to finish this. The next chapter of 'Beautiful Soul' can be found here on awesomedude. Enjoy. Link to comment
ube licker Posted April 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2005 Chapter 10 is now up. Enjoy :) Link to comment
EleCivil Posted April 22, 2005 Report Share Posted April 22, 2005 I like this story. This newest chapter especially reminds me a lot of Robert Cormier. Link to comment
ube licker Posted May 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2005 Wow. My writing compared to Robert Cormier? Thanks EleCivil. Chapter 11 is up. Enjoy :D Oh, and thanks to everyone who's been e-mailing me. I'll answer a few questions here. Yes, I wanted the characterization to be a little vague for a few reasons. Explaining an emotion that the character doesn't know he feels can be very challenging. As mentioned above there is no school in Oahu called 'Montega Academy' for gay adolescent males. It's ok to "bug me". I enjoy reading all your e-mails, whether you have positive comments or criticisms. The other characters practically narrate what Damien feels but they also assume a lot of things. Yes, I know how it's going to end. No, I don't think any of you are weird or creepy for e-mailing me. I wish I could write faster but then my writing would be even more sloppier than it is now. Yeah, I have this impulse to leave things in cliff hangers. I guess that's why I ended chapter 11 the way I did. It's hard to break a habit. Anyways, thanks again for the feedback guys. I only wanted people to read my story. I never thought I'd actually get any fans. It's pretty cool. Enjoy the rest of the story. Link to comment
JamesSavik Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 I have finally caught up with this story and it rocks. Mystery, intrigue, politics, class struggle-- jeez Ube! What are you gonna pull out next? Link to comment
blue Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 jeez Ube! What are you gonna pull out next? I won't say it. I'm not sayin' anything. Not a thing. :smt037 Link to comment
JamesSavik Posted May 23, 2005 Report Share Posted May 23, 2005 Sigh. :roll: OK let me put it another way-- well done Ube! I'm so into this story. Can't wait for more... story that is. :smt077 Link to comment
ube licker Posted May 24, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2005 thanks for the feedback James. I tried PMing you (that sounds like another inuendo :p ) but I kept getting errors. i hope that you and everyone else enjoy the rest of the story. Link to comment
Damien Posted October 28, 2005 Report Share Posted October 28, 2005 Hello everyone. Well here I am. I am that rascal Damien in this story :roll: Not sure if it is a good thing or not, but hey... go easy on me I am not into reading but knowing da characters in this story i couldnt help myself but to read on. It is a fictional story although his description of da characters and the way they go on have certainly made it life like :D Link to comment
Damien Posted October 30, 2005 Report Share Posted October 30, 2005 good to see chapter 12 is on, but i am innocent Link to comment
dude Posted October 30, 2005 Report Share Posted October 30, 2005 Yes... so good to have another chapter of Beautiful Soul posted after such a long time. And welcome to AD forums, Damien! Link to comment
JamesSavik Posted October 30, 2005 Report Share Posted October 30, 2005 Cool! Welcome back Ube! I was looking forward to a new chapter. Link to comment
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