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Gaslighting Liam - Blood

Also: I created a bonus track for Chapter 19 and it is out on Spotify. Check it out on the post:Extra - GL Bonus Track

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Gaslighting Liam - Chapter 19 (Blood)

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Tony

"Also: Been working on something that lives outside Chapter 19 but inside it at the same time. Dropping later this week. That's all I'm saying." You are evil, Lucas... very EVIL! haha

Eryndor (edited)

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2026-09-24 17:00 I feel like I keep trying to write in morse code so I can say what I want without blasting spoilers so I think um right. As someone who is heavily invested/loves the more [redacted] aspects of the story: This fucking transcended to my favorite chapter like a fucking flashbang bro I had a shit eating grin the whole fucking time and definitely teared up a couple of times ;_; this was a fucking Christmas present for me BADDDDDD fuck /Potential/ spoilers below bc i'm dying: At the end of 18 when he says "Hope I what? ..." ....mmhmm... interesting.. "You think you're funny?" oh i was not normal about this interaction Love that we got more Claire banter, that is my girl <3 so so cute I could write a dissertation on this one and go on and on and on fuck need this entire thing tattooed behind my eyelids. Phenomenal chapter (as always) Luc ^_^ and excited for whatever special "casserole" you got coming for us later in the week! :D
2026-04-07 16:53 I feel like I keep trying to write in morse code so I can say what I want without blasting spoilers so I think um right. As someone who is heavily invested/loves the more [redacted] aspects of the story: This fucking transcended to my favorite chapter like a fucking flashbang bro I had a shit eating grin the whole fucking time and definitely teared up a couple of times ;_; this was like a Christmas present to me ;_; /Potential/ spoilers below bc i'm dying: At the end of 18 when he says "Hope I what? ..." ....mmhmm... interesting.. "You think you're funny?" oh i was not normal about this interaction Love that we got more Claire banter, that is my girl <3 so so cute I could write a dissertation on this one and go on and on and on need this entire thing tattooed behind my eyelids. Phenomenal chapter (as always) Luc ^_^ and excited for whatever special "casserole" you got coming for us later in the week! :D

I feel like I keep trying to write in morse code so I can say what I want without blasting spoilers so I think um right. As someone who is heavily invested/loves the more [redacted] aspects of the story: This fucking transcended to my favorite chapter like a fucking flashbang bro I had a shit eating grin the whole fucking time and definitely teared up a couple of times ;_; this was like a Christmas present to me ;_; /Potential/ spoilers below bc i'm dying: At the end of 18 when he says "Hope I what? ..." ....mmhmm... interesting.. "You think you're funny?" oh i was not normal about this interaction Love that we got more Claire banter, that is my girl <3 so so cute I could write a dissertation on this one and go on and on and on need this entire thing tattooed behind my eyelids. Phenomenal chapter (as always) Luc ^_^ and excited for whatever special "casserole" you got coming for us later in the week! :D

Tony

This chapter absolutely wrecked me—in the best and most disorienting way possible. The opening scene with Liam under the light… that wasn’t just sadness. That was *shutdown*. The way he’s standing there, numb, detached, almost mesmerized by something simple like light in the rain—that’s what happens when someone hits emotional overload. It’s like his system just couldn’t process anymore, so it muted everything. That’s not weakness—that’s survival. And then Noah shows up. That hug? That *I lied*? That hit hard—but what made it even more powerful is that it didn’t resolve anything cleanly. Because psychologically, it wouldn’t. When someone hurts you that deeply and then immediately tries to pull you close again, your brain doesn’t go straight to relief—it goes to confusion… then anger. Liam pushing back, the escalation, even the accidental hit—that felt incredibly real. That’s what happens when emotional whiplash hits too fast. And then you flipped it. That kiss wasn’t just passion—it felt like a collision of everything neither of them knows how to say. Anger, guilt, fear, need—all coming out in the only language they seem to share right now: intensity. It’s almost like their nervous systems synced in chaos. There’s a real psychological phenomenon where heightened stress and emotional vulnerability can amplify physical attraction—and you captured that "perfectly". It felt overwhelming on purpose. What’s happening between them isn’t a simple desire. It’s deeper—and honestly more dangerous than that. Noah especially reads like someone who doesn’t know how to sit in vulnerability. The moment he opens up—even slightly—he destabilizes. So what does he do? He regains control. That shift back into dominance later isn’t random—it feels like a defense mechanism. Control is how he regulates himself. If he’s in control, he doesn’t have to feel exposed. And Liam… Liam isn’t just being pulled along. What’s fascinating is that he *recognizes* things. He sees through Noah. He even has moments of emotional grounding where he almost takes control of the situation—but then he *chooses* to step back into that dynamic. That’s complex. That’s agency mixed with vulnerability. It’s not blind submission—it’s something much more layered, and honestly a little unsettling in how real it feels. The conversation on the couch was one of the most powerful parts for me. Because Noah’s apology doesn’t come in clean, structured words—it comes in fragments, discomfort, body language. That’s incredibly human. Some people literally don’t have the tools to verbalize their emotions, so they show them through action instead. And Liam understands that? Meeting him there? That was… unexpectedly tender. But then again, you don’t let us stay in tenderness for long. That immediate shift back into control the moment things get too emotionally grounded—it reinforces everything. Noah can’t stay vulnerable, so he redirects it into something he *can* control. And the reader feels that snap just as hard as Liam does. That’s what made this chapter so intense for me: It’s not just emotional. It’s psychological. This is about two people colliding at the exact point where identity, control, fear, and desire all overlap—and neither of them fully understands what’s happening to them. I was in tears… then completely overwhelmed… then trying to make sense of my own reaction. And honestly? That’s what makes this story so powerful. You’re not just telling us what’s happening—you’re making us *feel* the confusion, the pull, the conflict right along with them. I’m bracing myself for what comes next… because this isn’t stabilizing—it’s escalating. And I don’t think either of them is ready for where this goes.

Tony

Eryndor, I love this because it’s exactly the kind of reaction this chapter *pulls out of you*—like you don’t even have time to process before you’re already feeling everything at once. That “flashbang” feeling you described? That’s real. It’s like the chapter hijacks your nervous system—one second you’re wrecked emotionally, next second you’re grinning like an idiot, and somehow both feel completely justified. That’s not easy to pull off as a writer. And the fact that you were tearing up *and* smiling at the same time… that’s the psychological hook right there. When a story can hit vulnerability and intensity back-to-back like that, your brain doesn’t know where to land—so it just stays *locked in*. Also—yeah… that line at the end of 18? “Hope I what?” There’s something about that moment that feels like a shift, like a door cracked open that shouldn’t have been. Not even just in dialogue—but in *power*. Like something quietly changed underneath everything. And I’m with you on the “you think you’re funny?” exchange. That kind of interaction hits because it’s layered—it’s banter on the surface, but underneath it, there’s tension, testing, almost like both characters are probing each other without fully admitting it. Claire, too—she’s grounded in a way the rest of the story isn’t. Like a reminder that there’s still a “normal” world orbiting all this chaos. But what really stood out to me in your reaction is this: You’re not just enjoying what’s happening—you’re reacting to how it’s *making you feel*, moment to moment. That’s when a story goes from good to addictive. That “tattooed behind my eyelids” line? Yeah… that’s when you know it got you. I’m right there with you—this didn’t just hit, it *shifted something*. And whatever this “casserole” is… I don’t think any of us are ready 😅

John

Love how this chapter turned out! There's a whole lot going on in my mind right now, but I reckon the posts by Anthony and Eryndor capture most of that, lol. A whole new amount of depth coming in for the different characters, which is awesome! It's gonna keep the lot of us hooked on this stuff for a long time still I think!

Afro Artorius

Aw man, this chapter was everything I’d been waiting for and more! Liam and Noah FINALLY reconnect!! The hug, the kiss in the rain; Noah actually turning around and making that fist move, the way Liam (very rightfully) fought against him at first, before finally caving in, unable to fully resist. It’s all just so good! Noah reclaiming Liam was so hot: the way he knew about Conner, and how he was obviously so jealous of it actually had me giggling for a second lmfao.

Afro Artorius

I have more thoughts but unfortunately I’m about to take a rest, so I don’t have time to get them all out

The Runaway

And that’s why we all love him 😘

The Runaway

Not to mention, when Noah casually brings up Ashley at the end, when things were starting to feel damn near stable and maybe even less chaotic, this revelation alone could take the story in so many different directions….. I said below we all love Lucas, but he’s pretty easy to hate sometimes too 🥵😳😈

Tony

Thank you, John!

Tony

Runaway, I’m right there with you on this one—that Ashley drop at the end was a full emotional tripwire. Like… everything is finally starting to feel a little grounded, a little human, maybe even—dare I say—stable… and then Noah casually throws Ashley back into the mix like it’s nothing?? I’m not gonna lie, that was a love-hate moment for me. On one hand, it’s brilliant writing because it reminds you nothing here is actually resolved. On the other hand, I was sitting there like—excuse me?? we’re just gonna gloss over that?? And the part that really got me is the timing. It hits after all that intensity, all that vulnerability, all that connection… and suddenly you’re questioning everything again. Like wait—what exactly is going on here? Where does Liam actually stand? I get that this was technically before everything that just went down, so maybe it won’t matter moving forward… hopefully. But still, emotionally? That felt like a crash. And yeah… I’m with you—if I’m Liam, I would’ve loved that information before getting that close. Just saying 😅 This story really knows how to give you something and then immediately make you second guess it. Drives me crazy… and yet here I am, completely hooked.

Tony

Oh yeah, dude, he knows I love him! Yet even though I'm good at this game, he's reading this and saying: " You're mine, dude, I'm gaslighting your ass and you know it, you sick fu^ck!

Mike

Easily my favorite chapter so far. Liam and Noah both reach maximum attractiveness in this chapter. The way Liam takes charge and then so willingly, almost lovingly, submits. And Noah? While obviously having a long way to go emotionally, has seemingly moved forward in huge strides. The way his vulnerability seems to charge him up and gets him in the place that then gets Liam in his place is an excellent dynamic. I can only imagine the chaos that Ashley will undoubtedly unfold in the coming chapters. How that, and other things, will fuck up these boys heads just as they are trying to get out of them, time will tell! I’m along for the ride! Great chapter. One that definitely feels like the eye of the storm.

smutaddict

That ending… so did Ashley asked him if him and Liam are together or if her and Noah are ? If the latter, I just want Liam to tell Noah he needs a condom if he’s fucking around, although that’s probably not his place (being his sub at all). Very proud of Liam stepping up with his words. Ugh. I cannot wait a month!!!!

Victor DeMilo

Okay, this did not disappoint! Well done.

Mike

It’ll be interesting for me to see if these two “team up” in some way against an outside destructive force. Or, will they continue to circle each other inflicting emotional and psychological pain/pleasure with others playing a role in that dynamic. I’m thinking a lot about Ashley and what she is capable of, ie the social media following, etc. I’m also thinking about how her actions might influence the course of Liam and Noah’s…whatever it is. We are only at 19 of 35. The conflagrations are getting more intense as the emotional intensity builds. I can only imagine what f*cked up shit is in store after this “romantic” interlude of a chapter. And Liam’s job…That’s a powder keg right there. Yikes.

The Runaway

It could also be Noah’s emotionally guarded way of saying “so yeah, some shit has happened on my end too while we were apart” (while he’s freaking out a little inside). I’m sure he didn’t love finding out that Connor and Dylan had both been inside Liam in the last month or two, but Liam found his ways to cope and so did Noah… and it was pretty clear to everyone in the room Ashley had become Noah’s coping tool. Which isn’t totally unfair, but Noah knows damn well she’ll blow the lid off if he plays this wrong, and Liam probably knows this too… just imagine if Ashley and Connor get together in some respect, they both have dirt and a mind to use it. Or maybe they just fuck like rabbits and disappear, but that supervillain energy doesn’t die easy…

The Runaway

You’re right. If I ever find this in a real life and local dude, I’m fucked. It’s much safer experiencing it here a couple times a month 😅

John Gray

I've got to wonder if he's ever going to make his baby girl cross dress. I do have a soft spot for feminised jocks and noah really loves emasculating him...

Josh

Well, damn. That was a very satisfying chapter. 😏 Noah, finally becoming a man. Liam, finally becoming an owned bitch. Perfection. 👍🏻❤️ This story can literally go anywhere now, and I can’t wait to see where it goes.

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Dumbest thing is to ignore discretion in front of a woman.