by qhml1
What's with all the screaming cunts, from Sammi to Moira to Dottie. This man is a fucking wimp, bullied by bitches around him.
Asshole needs a better lawyer and the clueless wimp took his own sweet getting rid of the trash
I don't know most of the music but it didn't detract from am amazing story, so full of emotional moments. 5⛤
Not a fan of lesbian or gay characters in the story Also not a fan of most of the music within either. Never heard of a lot of it.
This just keeps getting better. Great work. Thank you for sharing. I hope we can see a little more burning.
Emotionally taut and wonderful character development. Well written. Hearing Moira's own tragedy was an excellent counterpoint. Weighty stuff. Liked the benefit concert.
Just truly phenomenal you had me crying again at the cemetery. You made me laugh and cry at the concert and what a drop the mike moment he did on Sammi and Gary. Seriously man you have just blown me away with thus story. G.O.A.T. No more needs to be said BardnotBard
The anom from a day ago must be a 100% grade A certified A**hole based on their comments about the story. I'm not sure what they have against Moira and Dottie. As far as I'm concerned, their characters are written beautifully.
He disappears for 24hrs and all the cunts are up in arms, right from the cheating skank who he lends the Mustand to the slut Moira and bitch Dottie!!
WHY IS THE ASSHOLE DELAYING IN GETTING RID OF THE CHEATING SAMMI
ASSHOLE WASN'T YET MARRIED TO HER YET THERE WAS SO MUCH FUCKING DRAMA IN DUMPING HER!!!
ASSHOLE'S REVENGE WAS A JOKE
Wow, you certainly have a way to pull your readers into the story and have them imagine your words coming to life. Outstanding story. Thank you for sharing it with us. 5+ stars!
The biggest crowd my wife and played for was 6,500, mostly it was Ho hum ( basketball varsity band) but the nights you really hit and the crowd was into it you could ramp the crowd up and down like it was in a switch. That was years ago. Still got the wife. I hope everyone in their life gets a few of those magic moments and a wife like mine.
Amazing but damn this story has had me crying like a baby. You are an amazing writer.
I laughed, cried, and looked some old musical favorites! This would make a great movie!
5 star rating mot enough... been a long tone since a story kidnzppedmy attention..nice mix if humor,sadness....some b.t.b.....hope yo read more interesting stories
Had me crying and laughing, hell of a story so far. Just thinking about the amount of research and music knowledge required to write this story has it heads above others I've read. The revenge was so much different than your other stories, but it was just as good. Sorry they only have five stars to give.
Anyone who has suffered from cancer or known anyone who has will be monumentally affected by this story. Even more so should the 'anyone' have been a child. Thank you Q for not only your words but also the trip down memory lane with the songs and bands.
somewhere east of Omaha
I thought this was really good to bad these anonymous dumb asses can't see the embarrassment this caused the cheating bitch thumbs up solid five
Those last two posts almost make me ashamed to be an Anon. Oh well, I passed 14 many years ago, I don’t think those two have gotten there yet. That said, I’m not sure why this author continues to give us these great stories but I’m sure glad he does. Thanks Q, for all the work you do just to make us happier.
Dee
MC Cunt needed a whole band to face his cheating fiance!! What a weak wimp loser!
THIS MC IS A STUPID CUNT. HE DID NOT EVEN HAVE THE BALLS TO DEAL WITH THE BITCH AFTER HE HEARD THE RECORDING AND MET THE LAWYER!!
GIVES A WHOLE NEW IMPRESSION OF A WEAK WIMP CUCK-IN-THE-MAKING MUSICIAN!! THEN MOIRA IS ANOTHER SLUT
I’m damned sorry I can’t log in. Every time they send my password I get a system error.
One of the best stories I’ve ever read anywhere.
Totally professional in every way. Just fantastic!
Too bad there aren’t 10 stars available.
Bill
I wanted more, just enough to wallow in a happy, happy ending.. TrueType enjoyed this tale. Great jog, wonderful story.
While I am a huge fan of Q, I had a similar issue with the story that Old Romantic had. The titles inspired me not at all. I usually go to the story discription section and while it fit with the story AFTER having read it - it didn't spark the interest to begin. I finally found the faith to try and was rewarded. Shakespeare's "whats in a name" is a memorable line for a reason! Thank you for another fine story!
Excellent, I love music but I can't play a thing and I rattle off any artists much. I did see Jimmy Smith with Dizzy Galespie in Frankfort Germany back in '65. One Jimmy walked in to club I frequented I walked up to him and said I caught his show in Frankfurt with Dizzy. He hollared to his buddy Johnny King and said 'This guy saw Dizzy and I in Frankfurt', I think Jimmy was more excited than I was then he got up and played the organ for over half an hour. Pretty cool, huh? All the name dropping you do in your writing, is that from being in the business or a lot of research? Great story.
You write some of the best most emotional stories it's been my pleasure and honour to read. Thankyou.
... at the fairy statue in the cemetary scene — “...small angels”
5-stars & Favorite.
The saga of Wiley continues. And just gets better and better. But a couple of points, if I may. First, I have a “tuned-up” Les Paul Custom I’ve had more than 40 years, and I would no more loan that guitar out than I would cut off my right arm. It really surprised me that Wiley was so easily swayed into loaning out his number one guitar. But then maybe he was already in love and just didn’t realize it. Secondly, the arrangement of “Roll Over Beethoven” sounded very much like the way ELO recorded the song in 1972 and released it on an album in 1973. String quartet, playing Beethoven’s 5th, a slight pause, and then a hard, loud guitar riff into what, for me, is Chuck Berry’s greatest song. All that said, I’m ready to dive into the next chapter.
That was so great I that I didn’t want the story to end. Please keep great stories coming.
Woodbgood
Exactly that, Wow!
I am reading this story from Chapter 1, and this is my first comment to the referent.
This story surprised me. When it was published, I did not like the title or the section where it was published, so I decided not to read it.
However, yesterday, and by pure chance, I started reading and the story surprised me. It is interesting, dramatic, romantic, painful and even cruel, but I seem to glimpse (I still have 2 chapters to read) a possible happy ending.
I must say that page 3 of this chapter has been very emotional for me, in my family there have also been victims of cancer (my mother was one), some survived, others not ...
By the way, I love the music that is quoted in this story, although some of the songs are almost unknown in Europe, others are very popular.
5 * for you.
I apologize for my English (yet and forever), isn't my native language.
I really enjoyed your story. I appreciate the infusion of thee music into the story and build up of characters!
I am really enjoying this series.
But I have to say thatt I'm lost a lot of the time now. I have no idea whether these model numbers and abbreviations are guitars, or bass guitars, or slide guitars, or banjos, or what. I can't even tell if it matters. And I'm losing track of some of the minor characters in the band(s) — and not sure whether that matters. I never could figure out who is arguing about what playlists. It wouldn't take much to give just a little clarification, e.g., "My 125 [whatever]" or "[whoever] our pianist." A little care can make it a lot easier for the reader, especially in a long, multi-part series like this.
But, again, I really am enjoying the story.
Sandy’s “bisexual lover” – Did I miss something? I don’t remember her boyfriend being described as bisexual! Okay, her two friends, John and Carry were both guys, that didn’t mean they were in a relationship!
I think you did the math wrong – 6,000 (not 6,400!) tickets at $30 equal $180,000, plus liquor and donations. If you only netted $30,000 you better check that accountant!
Are you done pulling me along?
OK, i came more than willingly.
Thank you...Don't stop writing!
as usual. You sir are a great story teller. You work draws the reader into the story and makes he or she part of it.
For me the most poignant moment was the description of the tribute and memorial for the victims of cancer.
Thank you, you brought a tear to the eye of this old man.
Woodmanone
Good story, well written. But what is her name? Moria, or Moira? Every time I read the later, I stumbled. Editors are supposed to catch basic stuff like that.
The opening paragraph of the (untitled) first chapter describes Sammi getting caught with the Mach 1 broken down - he goes into detail of what she's wearing and everything - and then he sells it so that's not going to happen...
So! Maybe when you are fixing the "Ch. 01" onto the end of the first chapter you could whip up a different open?
Just a thought ;)
While I truly enjoyed this story, the way Wiley's life has worked out thus far means that having two more chapters to come scares me.
It's not "will something go wrong", but rather, "how many things will go wrong" :(
I'll go to bed on the high note and hope for the best when I return!
Oh, and lest I was unclear: I freaking love your writing, I cannot wait to work my way through your many stories!
Jason
I could easily learn to hate you. I was crying for much of this story as well as some of the others in this series and others in your other books. 2x5
Ed Grocott
edgrocott@gmail.com
Great story, lots of energy and entertainment. Characters could all be developed into their own stories. I read everything you put out and will continue
5+
Chimo1961
this a very entertaining story. it also grabs the emotions and triggers some pretty strong responses. There has been so much heartache, so many deaths, and so much betrayal, is it time for a little sunshine in the life of Smilin Wylie?
on a technical note, what is a wireless cord?
"I had a headset mike, and a wireless cord so I had mobility . . . ?
if it is wireless, doesn't that mean there is no cord?
I've been re-reading this, and I think my mistake was not realizing that it was her CAMRY that was toast, that's why she was driving his Mach 1.
sometimes you even help yourself. TK U MLJ LV NV
Minor quibble - the start of chapter one makes it seem that he still had the Mach 1 before they broke up and it was toast. But here the car was fine and sold before they broke up.
Also, I'm glad Moira finally got divorced, but how he never seemed to pick up that her marriage was on its last legs is beyond me!
A whole universe of hurt was to be visited on those sinner LOL
And a lesson was learned by all - one hopes heh
Now where too d00d? Moira and the boys go on tour and we let them live happily ever after?
It seemed characters names were first mentioned with no backround information supplied. Edited out?.... Anyway I was confused.
I'll grant you "afraid-to-show-yourself Anon's" that this one is a bit slow moving, but it's still a better read than 80% of the stuff on this site! It earns 5 stars without hesitation!
Keep up the good work!
This is a bloody slow read! - every time I come to a song I haven't heard I have to flip to youtube to check it out. I like the music choices!
Oh yeah- the story, I like it. Well constructed, well written. Excellent. Some anonymouses seem to have their knickers in a twist, their problem.
Next chapter
Just go away and stop polluting this hallow website! 1 star.
... the story changed to awesome (sorry I could not think of a better description) I am certain I will have comments after I finish the rest of the chapters. Need to get a fresh box of Kleenex first.
JR
Ann, Ann, you've got to stop! People are talking and I think my wife is starting to be jealous of the attention you show me. At first I was a little upset. Dishonest shithead?
But after I talked it over with a few friends in my favorite bar, and after five or six beers to clear our heads, my buddy Jack hit the nail on the head.
"It sounds like a case of arrested development. Ann is saying mean things to get you to notice her, Like when an eleven year old boy tells a girl she's a buttface, when he really means 'She's the prettiest thing I've ever seen', and the girl tells him boys are icky, when she really thinks 'He's so dreamy, why won't he kiss me?'
Am I close here, Ann. If so, just say what you really mean. I'll always respect you and.....Shit, my wife just walked in, gotta go. Bye for now.
Love
Q
In some cases ratings depend on whether the writer find the way to bypass webmaster safety with padding its stories ratings like in this case. This dishonest shithead is sitting there day after day rating its garbage 5* !!!
Therefore I try compensate by giving this shithead stories 1* without reading it.
Thanks, that was a cool read. The direction was obvious, but the trip was fun and it ended a bit too soon.
That's the trick though ain't it.... always leaving them wanting more.
Your efforts are very much appreciated.
The Ogre
I had mixed feelings about this. I am not saying it was bad, infact I liked it enough to read it in 1 sitting, but somehow felt there was something lacking. The lead character is complex, but even after knowing so much about him, I still felt We did'nt get to know who he is. One more thing was he 14 when he got married to Kara? So when did Dottie get into the picture, when he was 14 or 17? When did he call her Mom, not sure if I made a mistake, but felt there was a mix up some where?
But apart from these, I still liked it & you tell a beautiful story. Hope you write many more & as for the 'padding' from the wife, well are'nt you the lucky guy? :)
Fridayschild
Anonymous, what did I do to piss you off? Garbage, thief, padding ratings, incompetent? You posted on six of my stories, if they were all that offensive, why did you read them? I welcome all comments, yours included, so if they're that bad tell me why. Was the plot weak? Characters not well defined? Storyline offensive? To be a better writer I need to know, that's the main reason I want your comments. And I will never delete a comment, good or bad.
As to padding ratings, I will admit my wife rates everything I write as a five, out of loyalty I suppose. Other than that, I'm such a notorious technophobe I've managed to destroy two computers in less than a year. I just got back on line today, a shiny new laptop that the salesman assured me was ALMOST idiot proof. We'll see.
Anyway, thanks for reading, and as always, I seek your comments.
Why don't they know that they cannot write?? "1*" !
Great Job! This read has been one of the best on this site. I hope that there is another chapter to come in this series. I love it when people write about their passions. You either have too much time on your hands, or you love music. It comes through in the stories. Keep it up.
I damned if with faint praise. I focused on the worst part of the story...and it wasn't that damned bad. It added flavor. But I found it a trifle overspiced.
Still a very enjoyable meal.
I read the first installment and I enjoyed it quite a bit. Waiting...waiting...waiting.
Little did I know that you stuck it in aother catagory. And you didn't make this misake just once, but twice, swapping to romance as well. How do we read the stories if we can't find them? (Jeer)
So I discovered the next two segments. I've commented on the huge changes in character in another sector.
I'm glad I finally read this one and I hope you don't add anything to it for a couple of reasons.
First, this is a fine end. I can imagine what they do myself.
Second, and I'm going to be fucking brutal here, you made the SAME FUCKING MISTAKE here. We had band guy whom we liked. Then you decided to canonize him (Make him a saint) in the next installment. Now we segued into music fantasy land, same as last chapter.
I get that you love guitars and bands and music. Yay you. Me, not so much. So I read it and learned a few things. I did not waste my time...much. But after the TENTH FUCKING SONG DESCRIPTION! MY GOD! I don't just hear the title of a song I never heard of. But I also (lucky me) get to read about how it's different from one unknown musical style and changed into another unknown musical style with highlights and aspirations to an artist I couldn't pick out of a police line up! OVER AND OVER AGAIN! You did this for every fucking song! At least it felt like that to me.
So you had a page and a half of story and two and a half of musical masturbation. Which is fine. That is your perogative. But for me, about the middle of page three, I was bored and skippinng ahead. A lot!
You have talent for developing characters and informing people about your passions, but you need to temper it a bit more with story and less with hobby.
My two cents.
I really really enjoyed this read. I've been playing guitar for a long time now and it was fun having the music element be such an integral part to the story. Well done.
I really have enjoyed this story. It is long, it is a bit silly in places, but it is so well done that one cannot just stop reading. Looking for more and as a previous poster said...YESTERDAY would be soon enough.
Excellent
More I want more....and I meant yesterday more. Please. This is some good shit you can write a story.
This is outstanding. The previous commentators were spot on with their comments. I've enjoyed all of your stories so far. They are all very entertaining and very captivating.
Thank you for sharing. Please keep on writing.
One of the best stories I have read on here, and that is comparing it to the best of the best. Great characters, Wiley is amazing and even though some of the plot points might seem out in la la land, you made them work in the story. You obviously are someone who loves music and that comes across in the main character so well.It is intelligently plotted and even has some real psychology in it, about compartmentalization and why he has such a hard time with women, and the characters fit what I have seen of life. I loved the revenge aspects, without giving the cheater AIDS or other over the top stuff, you managed to get revenge without the main character looking like a skeeze, bravo!
The story could end here, but I hope you continue it, because there are some things I would like to see tied up. It would be nice to see Wiley and Moira and what happens to them (not hard to tell, I doubt Moira would do him wrong) and it would also be nice to see what happens to slime ball gary, Sammi and maybe find out why Sandy screwed him like that and see if maybe they realize what they lost and Moira gained.
Please write more, this site needs all the good writers it can get!
Long and engrossing and well-written. Right up there with the best stories around--thank you!
ohio
As I said to other writers and you..I stay away from chapter stories til I know they are done (impatient I know). You were the first writer I decided to test the "Do I want more?" theory on.....Your plot skill is superb, staying focused on main character development while allowing others to grow outside the main story into a franchise style of the main story. Please don't do prequals though. well let's see where you go, you left the building blocks in place for many characters. This story however is not finished and I am really looking forward to the ending in another couple chapters. Outstanding, you have a new fan for the life of your writing. Thank you for the entertainment.
You know, if I were in your shoes, I'd stop here. You don't need another chapter, this story is perfect as it is! Of course, if you decide to continue, I'll be here to read. :)
On a side note, thank you for all the songs. I had to listen to them all on youtube while I was reading. It was a great fun!
The only sad part was when Wiley sold the Mustang. Yeah, yeah, I'm one of those losers, so that's something I'd never forgive. It was expected, of course, but it still was heartbreaking. If you continue, please let him buy a new one, okay? The bitch wasn't worth to lose that car!
Thank you very much, and try to return to Romance from time to time.
The way I read the intro to chapter 3, it said 3 'more' chapters, right? So chapter 4 is the 1st of the 3 more and that means 2 more chapters, 5 and 6, right?
I'm just sayin, great writing!
This is a Great story. I love it, I have to agree one more Chapter would be great to finish it out and show what happens. Please keep up the good work...