"The Downright Impossible Colby Experience" could be a contender on your best written chapters ever, Calico! This narrative is transcendent, almost perfect, and is a summation of your writing improvements throughout the years! You spoil us too much for writing such a narrative that is a mixture of hot-marish smut and genuine emotions! Look, you even made me make a word. I'm going crazy over here!

The seventh chapter may as well be the most magical one (seven truly is a magical number). It was like the faults of the last six chapters were completely wiped off from my memories because of this wonderful chapter. It's a rollercoaster of emotions, a chaotic but coherent writing, and astounding character development.

We see the ORIGINAL Lucas in this, a version of his persona which I could not recognize at all, and a glimpse of his usual thinking. He's a realist with a touch of romantic. Personally, I get turned off of the romantic types, but the good doctor seemed to have cured my reservations regarding his type of people. He seemed like a puppy, thanking the gods for inventing the tennis ball, and how he keeps going over and over again on how lucky he was that evening at the nightmarish Gongga. I should be annoyed by this, a regurgitation of his inner monologue throughout, but it added more to the adorable dorkiness of his character (I knew it! Doctors are total dorks in love! Haha).

Of course, we also see the XColby, a creature I could not also recognize and a version that seems to be extremely reminiscent of Gavin North from Power Trip with the latter's signature poker-face-talk (Calico, perhaps you know what I mean), and his hilarious talk. All throughout the chapter, I keep on hearing his words as flat, like a robot, and it makes me laugh on how he doesn't seem to hesitate talking about the most outrageous things! "Fun Colby", well, he is freaking FUN. Although he basically remains the same in this chapter, he was a very fun part of it.

But in this case, Lucas takes the fucking gold. Kudos to you, Calico! :)

That was an unexpected twist on the narrative style. I was just getting used to Colby's crazy antics and reactions, and now we get the POV of a more level-headed "monster".

Apparently, as of this chapter, there's more darkness to this tale, after all. I felt confused, and then angry, when it was revealed (or at least suggested) that maybe Ashton or Tristan (or both) drugged him all those times. This is a complete table flip of Colby's character since the plot started with drinking and hooking up as the source of the narrative. This is a whole new ball game. I need to know more.

In terms of technicalities, this chapter is one of the better written ones. Everything flowed freely, as I didn't even notice its length and content. Plot progression is good and dialogue is good.

The only drawback would be, I guess, Lucas' sexual motives. It seemed so out of place! But he couldn't resist the boy so goodbye inhibitions. Haha.

It seemed so fast. You know, what? I'm going to read the next chapter at once!

Oh, the fallout of Colby and Ashton was harsh. I want to see them get together again...

"In the Lion's Cage" should be renamed "In the Lions' Cage" because of its two main powers. Lucas, the conniving little devil, and Hoadley, when English brute meets hotness. Look, I can't even type properly; this chapter is hot, hot, HOT!

Well, I'll try clearing my thoughts of unclean images so bear with me. Haha! This chapter doesn't seem to contain much plot content compared to the last chapter, and seems to explore more of the frustrations of Colby with Lucas. To be fair, this chapter seem essential to the development of Colby's character because this marks the first time appearance of a legitimate gay thought intruding his thinking. He won't be able to escape Lucas now, not mentally at least, just like how Brecken wasn't able to resist Gavin (Power Trip) and Kody couldn't take his mind off Travis (The Undressing of Travis Whitby). They are officially connected as of this chapter, and I feel it's going to get better and better from here on.

I hope to see more of Hoadley. Those English brutes... I think I have found a new liking. Hahaha!

So, moving on to the brilliantly written third chapter, Seven Minutes in Hell (or Heaven - come on, a make out session with the obnoxiously gorgeous Ashton? Haha!).

I like the tedious little details of the Lucas character. His OCD signs - even the syringe alignment! - and the things he do to be around Colby. If he wasn't such a gorgeous physician, I'd label him a creep, but well, we get what we get; and I am NOT complaining. Haha!

This chapter is hilarious, at best, and adorable in its worst. Colby's reaction to Lucas is realistically normal, but I am starting to get annoyed with his putting-my-arms-across-because-I-don't-like-you attitude. How could he NOT fall for this adonis of a physician? Oh, right, because of a drunken hook-up with the same guy. Well, too bad he couldn't remember. I bet Lucas did some good moves.

And that prescription is golden. Prognosis is looking very good. And I want one, too! Haha!

Moving on to the next diagnostic!

"Get the Fuck Out of Here" seem to set up the future chapters' theme - the nature of Lucas and Colby's relationship - and how it would affect his life. I like how down-to-earth Colby is compared to the ultra-rich guys of this mysterious university-town, and how everything seems like a new thing for him. It gives a connection to the readers. Although, the mentality of the rich characters seem comical, very uber-like, and it's quite a crazy ride.

One thing I don't really like about this chapter would be Colby's sexual ambiguity, and how it's very minally referenced in his inner monologue. In normal times, when a guy has a drunken hook-up with another dude, the gay-doubting-conflict overtakes his train of thought. Or at least, I think it should.

This chapter is good, but not without its small drawbacks.

Hello, Calico. I am back. Sorry for my absence, and school has been taking my attention these past few months. Anyways, I've seen you update Hands of a Monster, and I thought it'd be a nice comeback.

Good setup, I guess. All three mains seem to be working quite well, character-wise, despite being in borderline man-personality clichés. I like the fact that this story takes place in a university, straying off from the usual high school drama settings. Ashton and Tristan seem such terrible friends, always unmidful of Colby's limitations, but hey, we have a story because of them.

We have yet to see this smouldering other main. :)

-makes high pitched scream of joy-

Haha... And God help him the sex was good! I love it! Sorry for the late review but I loved it still and I can't wait to read the next chapter. If you did put Hoadley with Ashton what would Lucas think of that? Hmm... It would be hot though. Anyways I love you!

EPILOGUE AND SPINOFF YOU SEXY BITCH!

Holy shit it's been 10 years! haha :P
but that sex scene was hot as balls 3
colby needs to hurry up and fully accept his feelings for lucas because right now he is still a whiney ass bitch.
The fact that ashton and tristan are acting like they didnt roofie colby's drink is just ridiculous!

OMIGOSH ME ME ME ME ME ME ME!

Oh wait you don't know what I'm talking about. You said:
PS - I totally ship Ashton/Hoadley - hahahahaha! WHO WANTS A SPINOFF!?

My answer once again is MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE~!

Uhm excuse me? I need more smut garbage? MORE SMUT GARBAGE PLEASE.

I started reading this story when you first started and I think after the 5th chapter I stopped reading cause I lost my internet or something. Regardless, reading this chapter now made me wanna cry for Luke because of the whole crepe thing, lol. I'm not going to sleep tonight til I finish reading all the chapters you've written, lol. And I can't wait for more.

And I thought Hoadley was straight.