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Howdy :O) Not much to say really. I have been writing fanfics for awhile now. All BSB related which led me to get my very first book published. You can find the info here: http://www.freewebs.com/melstree/melstree.html Thanks for reading my stories!

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Dodging the Daylight by KeepThisSecret Rated: PG-13 [ - ]
Summary: Past Featured Story"You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You must do the thing which you think you cannot do." - Eleanor Roosevelt

When the unthinkable seemingly happens to one of their own, the remaining members of the group must work through their pain in order to piece together what is left. The result is an inexplicable turn of events that leaves each of them fighting to save themselves, as well as each other.
Categories: Fanfiction > Backstreet Boys
Characters: Group
Genres: Action, Angst, Drama, Suspense
Warnings: Death, Violence
 Series: None
Chapters: 47 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes
Word count: 107927
Read Count: 116623


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Published: 02/28/14 » Updated: 08/20/14
Reviewer: Mare Signed
Date: 05/18/14 Title: Chapter 25: Chapter 25: Kevin

I love when you write in Kevin's POV. His thoughts on the guys and the situation always get to me the most for some reason. Loved the line "Is this a Kentucky thing?" lol And of course Leighanne would take to twitter to bitch. That sounds about right. I still am not buying the families are safe. They are the best way to get the guys out of hiding. I know if I was a psycho villain, I'd be paying one of them a visit. You could probably guess who! LMAO I'm still thinking there's something slightly off with these detectives too. Maybe I just like thinking everyone is looney tunes bonkers! Being sane is so overrated though! Okay, enough babbling...long story, short - great chapter! hehe

Author's Response: I find writing in Kevin's POV almost as hard as writing in Howie's POV. So, it's good to know that you appreciate how he "sees" things. I couldn't resist taking a small jab at Leighanne's constant Twitter posts. *rolls eyes* If you were a psycho villain, I have a pretty good idea who would be first on your hit list. ROTFL!!

Reviewer: Mare Signed
Date: 05/17/14 Title: Chapter 24: Chapter 24: Nick

Well, once again my Nancy Drew senses have kicked butt! Now onto what I would do if I were them is seriously second guess having those guys in charge of their protection since Brian - who is gnome sized - was able to basically beat the crap out of one of them! LOL perhaps they might want to rethink their security personnel plus who knows? Maybe one of them is working for the bad guys and really WAS intent on trying to kill or at the least maim one of them. I love how Howie and Kevin just kind of sat back and watched the other three goofballs go at it! Then Kevin says "Eh...who wants coffee?" lmao great chapter.

Author's Response: I love Nancy Drew! Have I mentioned that before? I used to read them all the time as a kid. I just busted a gut at your description of Brian: "gnome sized"! Poor Brian! He may be small, but he's all kinds of sexiness! Everyone seems to have it out for Joey and Tony ... are they coming across as mean?? :P

Reviewer: Mare Signed
Date: 03/06/14 Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2: Kevin

I read these last two chapters a few days ago but just haven't had the time to sit and write a proper review. It's so nice and refreshing to see a new name writing this kind of story. I loved how emotion packed the first two chapters have been. Your descriptions made it very easy to visualize what was happening and it all seemed very realistic. I loved AJ's reaction and how he refused to believe it was true. I can definitely see him picking up a phone and calling Kevin first. I'm usually hesitant to read a story that already starts off with one of them dead because I am one of the few people on here that doesn't enjoy killing off the boys lol but because of how beautifully written your first chapter was, I had to keep reading and I'm glad I did. I'm looking forward to reading more on the weekend.

Author's Response: Wow! Thanks so much for such a positive review. I'm really glad that you decided to give the story a chance (despite the fact that I started off with Nick dying). Your comments about my writing are really encouraging. This is definitely a genre that is out of my comfort zone, so it's nice to know that people are enjoying it. I sincerely hope that you stick with the story as things move along. Thanks again!

Reviewer: Mare Signed
Date: 03/09/14 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3: Brian

What an emotional chapter. I loved all the simple things you added in here like the love of cereal without milk and not being able to finish Dexter before all hell broke loose. I can really tell how much thought you put into how each of the boys would react to this news. Also how Kevin couldn't say the words but I think my favorite line was "‘dead’ seemed reversible and ‘gone’ seemed permanent" I loved that. Great job.

Author's Response: I'm glad that you picked up on that line. I felt like it was pretty poignant. I really wanted the boys' reactions to seem as natural as possible. I'm thrilled that they came across that way. Thanks again for such a thoughtful review!

Reviewer: Mare Signed
Date: 03/09/14 Title: Chapter 4: Chapter 4: Howie

Poor Howie. What a horrible way to find out something like that. It's a good thing that those two girls weren't crazy fans because you know how much of a crap shoot that could be. LOL It's nice that they all know. Now I'm curious to see where you are taking this.

Author's Response: I agree; poor Howie!! If those fans had been total nutters it would have been a full-blown Twitter/TMZ disaster for Howie. You may be surprised at the way things eventually turn out.

Reviewer: Mare Signed
Date: 03/14/14 Title: Chapter 5: Chapter 5: AJ

This was a heartbreaking chapter. I actually got a little choked up when AJ mentioned how Ava would never know Nick. I very rarely get emotional when reading fanfics although I also tend to stay away from the whole death thing too. lol Sadly, I can completely see Leighanne acting the way you have portrayed her. Cold and selfish. I'm glad that Brian had AJ to travel down to TN with. As far as Lauren...It's sad to say I'm hoping she ends up being the dead one and Nick is actually alive and well. Great chapter.

Author's Response: I'm pleased that you became a little choked up at AJ's comments, but I'm sorry that I made you emotional. I think you've mentioned before that you usually stay away from death centered stories, and I'm thrilled that you're continuing to read this one. I know that I have started off a little slowly, but things will get more interesting as the plot moves forward. Also, I think that most people would agree with you in the sense that they would prefer for Lauren to be the dead one.

Reviewer: Mare Signed
Date: 03/15/14 Title: Chapter 6: Chapter 6: Kevin

Ah, a cliffy. Always nice to end a chapter with a cliffhanger. I love the way you made Howie blow up in this chapter. It seems so out of character but yet, we know he has it in him. I enjoy reading Howie and Kevin together. Their chemistry has always been a special one. The only thing missing is Nick. It's so weird reading a story where he's the center but yet not present. I keep expecting to read a chapter from his point of view and I have a feeling I will be.

Author's Response: Howie almost seems too calm to me sometimes. I figured that he deserved an opportunity to vent some of his frustrations. He's one of those people who I can see holding everything in and then losing his mind in the most random of situations. (In this case, it was at a poor rental car agent. LOL) I appreciate that you liked the Kevin and Howie combination. I find Howie very difficult to write and I feel that he is often left out in a lot of stories. So, I've been trying my best to include him as much as possible in this one. To give you a small teaser, you will definitely get a chapter from Nick's point of view.

Reviewer: Mare Signed
Date: 03/16/14 Title: Chapter 7: Chapter 7: Brian

This was in interesting chapter.It was nice seeing the chemistry all four of them had and poor Nacho, It's a good thing they showed up at the house because who knows how long that poor dog would end up being all alone. It bothered me that they paused to read the song lyrics and actually thought about recording them with Nick's vocals while the poor guy is still laying dead in the morgue (supposedly) I'm still not convinced he's in the morgue. I'm glad you challenged yourself to write Howie more into this one. It's so funny that so many of us have a hard time writing in his POV. I agree with you about him being a little too calm sometimes. I am sure he's blown up like that more than once. I believe he has a hothead gene in that body somewhere. on a comical note...It took me a few tries staring at the code with my American eyes to get Brian's birthday I was like "He was born July 50th? What?" lmao

Author's Response: That's too funny about your difficulty reading the date! I didn't even think about it not being in American form! Although, I'm sure that Nick would have used American form since he is American. Oooops! It's interesting that you're the only person who mentioned the song lyrics. I thought more people would have shared your reaction: "WTF are they doing? Nick is dead!" I thoroughly enjoy the fact that you think that Nick may not be in the morgue. I hope to have an update up soon!

Reviewer: Mare Signed
Date: 03/22/14 Title: Chapter 8: Chapter 8: Howie

You did a great job with all the procedural information in this chapter. Writing the detectives and their questions. Yes, I still firmly believe by the time they ID the body, we'll find out it's not Nick in the morgue which will lead to the suspense element of your story, but that's just how my brain works. It seems like Lauren holds the key to the mystery. Let's just say Leighanne did it and call it a day! LOL I'm glad I'm a bit behind so this way I'm not left waiting for an update! Great job!

Author's Response: "Let's just say Leighanne did it and call it a day!" - LOL - I died at that comment!! I'm happy that the bit with the detectives came across as believable. Having never been questioned by the police, I wasn't sure how the situation would play out. I borrowed a lot from Criminal Minds. :)

Reviewer: Mare Signed
Date: 03/23/14 Title: Chapter 9: Chapter 9: AJ

So this is where I start going all Nancy Drew. Brian's behavior leads me to think he might know more about the situation concerning Nick then he is letting on. Maybe he was aware Nick was in some kind of trouble? Maybe he's the one that was in trouble and Nick got in trouble trying to bail him out? Maybe that trouble has to do with Leighanne? It all comes back to Leighanne. lol I loved the little moment AJ had with Nacho and I also am enjoying how insightful you are making AJ in this story. Looking forward to see how things unfold.

Author's Response: I used to love Nancy Drew books when I was a kid!! Every girl has an inner Nancy as far as I'm concerned. :) I'm loving all of your speculation about Brian. I find it really interesting to see how different people are interpreting all of the little plot elements. You'll have to wait and see how it all plays out. LOL - I'm glad that you liked the Nacho comments.

Reviewer: Mare Signed
Date: 03/23/14 Title: Chapter 9: Chapter 9: AJ

P.S - please don't let Nick and Lauren become vampires! You know Dodging the Daylight... lol :OP

Author's Response: Ummmm that would be the WORST plot twist ever!! LOL I can safely say that they will not turn out to be vampires. Oi!!

Reviewer: Mare Signed
Date: 03/28/14 Title: Chapter 10: Chapter 10: Kevin

I love Kevin. Just felt the need to say that. I also enjoy Kristin. Their conversation felt very real. At this point I'm pretty positive Nick is alive (although I'm so behind maybe he's been way confirmed dead by now lol) Just with all the foreshadowing about identifying his body...makes sense it won't be him. Maybe Lauren is behind the whole thing or she's being held where he is after they maybe accidentally stumbled onto something they shouldn't have seen? I really think it all comes back to Leighanne and her Wylee stuff. Perhaps they found a bunch of children gluing together Leighanne's stuff and she hired someone to 'detain' them! lmao kidding...although...seriously great chapter! Hoping to read more this weekend and hopefully I'll catch up!

Author's Response: I second your statement, Kevin is amazing! I am beyond happy that he made the decision to come back to the group. I was shaking with laughter over your suggestion that Leighanne hires children to glue together her stuff. I am beginning to sense a theme in your reviews - ROTFL. I'm enjoying all of your speculation about where Nick and Lauren are. Seeing as how you're a bit behind, you will just have to wait and see how it all plays out. :)

Reviewer: Mare Signed
Date: 03/30/14 Title: Chapter 11: Chapter 11: Brian

Aww, I was with Kevin at the beginning of this chapter. The boys being that jovial would have made me angry as well. I loved the memories you shared as Brian was staring at all the pictures on Nick's computer. As a fan, I would have wanted a little more than what they came up with for their statement, but it was fitting indeed. I love that you made Howie lose it.

Author's Response: I'm glad that you took Kevin's side. Everyone else was pissed that he broke up their good time. :) As a fan, I also would have wanted more. However, I can totally see the guys releasing a short statement like that if something like this were to actually happen. They always seem to leave us wanting a little bit more ...

Reviewer: Mare Signed
Date: 03/30/14 Title: Chapter 12: Chapter 12: Howie

I'm so glad we are finally at the morgue. Did that sound horribly morbid? I meant it to sound the opposite because once they realize it's not Nick, the mystery part of this story will start and I'm dying to see what you have had in store for us this entire time! Unless that was Nick. If that's the case I really need to brush up on my Nancy Drew skills. LOL I absolutely love Kevin and Howie scenes. This entire chapter was awesome. I can't even imagine what a horrible task that would be to have to identify one of your best friends at a morgue. Loved your descriptions at the end before Howie passed out!

Author's Response: Ha!! I was actually thrilled that they were at the morgue when I was writing the chapter. The scene with Howie and Kevin going to identify the body was actually one of the first scenes that I did the outline for when I was thinking of writing the story. I love how the two of them seem to play off of each other in real life and I wanted to try and capture that in a stressful situation. Thanks again for all of the positive comments about my writing. It means a lot.

Reviewer: Mare Signed
Date: 03/30/14 Title: Chapter 13: Chapter 13: AJ

Well there we go then lol Now onto the mystery! I loved Brian's confession to AJ about how he feels the need to look and seem perfect to everyone. You know, I really do feel like this is very true. And now I'm all caught up! YAY!! Looking forward to finding out what the heck is going on!

Author's Response: Well, well, well, look who finally caught up!! LOL - You should be quite pleased with yourself. You knew that it wasn't Nick for a good while. I also feel that Brian's confession to AJ could have some truth to it.