In all honesty, I'd read it because frankly, I trust your writing, but I would probably squirm through it and likely cry, cause almost every chapter of this has made me sob. XD I say, generic advice here, stay true to your muses? Hope I helped, and if you ever want to babble at me you can always IM me at jaredsexual, though I'm sure you already have plenty of people :) ♥

Heh. I chose answer "E". To elaborate...

I'm all for more angstiness. I'll take all the angstiness you wanna give me as long as it ends happily. ;) I don't like it when people do explicit non-con just for the hell of it, but I don't mind reading it usually, either. It takes a lot to faze me these days.

However...I'm almost scared to read it if you're writing it. THAT'S A COMPLIMENT! Because even without explicitness, this fic has cracked my heart and brought me to tears several times. Not sure what will happen if you include more explicit descriptions. So I guess my answer would depend on why you're considering it now. :P

My reasons are very much what you have pointed out here. I'm like you, where I've read so much that it takes a lot to faze me, and I've read very, very few non-con scenes that actually hurt to read...like, that were powerful enough that I didn't just shrug it off. So, I was going to keep it non-graphic because there ARE so many graphic scenes in fics out there and it's ruined the fic for me, because it's a lot of crappy campy slasher movie gore, and I can get across what happened to Matt through description of the wounds he suffered.

But then I started thinking, as I was writing out this last chapter, and realized that were I to make it graphic, it would for one be an awesome experience as a writer, to try and make it realistic and the like, to attempt (and yeah, probably fail, but attempt) to make it something powerful. And then, since I do know what things I read that bug me about the graphic scenes, I wouldn't put those in. Something I try to do with my writing is keep out the superfluous. I try not to wax poetical about things, or put things in for the sake of shock value. I do my very best to tell the story as clearly and brutally honest as possible, especially with this fic.

So, I wouldn't be adding in scenes for the sake of angsting Matt up more, or to try and make people cry, or for the shock value. It would be to move along the plot more intensely, an attempt to get the reader deeper into Matt's head, and for the sake of realism. Like, this is what happened, all laid out cold and blatant. These two wanted to destroy this man. This is why they succeeded.

*scratches chin* I wrote that as it rambled off in my head, so hopefully it makes some kind of sense. If you need any clarification let me know!

Okay. thanks for the 'splaining. I think it's a good idea, then, even though I know I will completely break down reading it. ;)

I chose F but I think if you did include it, it would seem more realistic ya know? Like it should be written and all because it happened.

But it's your decision =]

Thank you!! That is one of my thoughts as well. ^___^

Huney its your story do what you will. I love all your stories and most are saved to my mems so do whatever. I give good reviews anyway.

:D Thank you so much!! You're so sweet. <3

I chose B, my reasoning was that i would love to see your writing style tackle that kind of thing. And also, i'm a sucker for angst (and i want Brian to be all comforting and stuff, because that makes me "aw".)
:)

Thank you! I'm actually very nervous about writing it, but excited to. I hope I can pull it off!

Oh my, it’s like my second comment written from my LJ account. Ever.

I voted the 2nd option. More angst because you’re damn good at it. You’re one of 2 authors in my 8-years-old fanfic experience who completely drowned me into another reality during the reading. So if Matt and myself means another chapter, just bring it on. I’m happy, grateful and certainly not complaining.
:)

Oh wow, that's a lot of no comments. I feel all special! ♥ :D:D:D

Thank you! And really, wow, *blushes* thank you so very much. That means the world to me.

I've been reading fanfic for a good 12 years. I've read a lot of shit & a lot of really powerful, well written stuff. I chose F because you use Matt's reactions & injuries to tell what happened very well. However, if the descriptions make the fic more intense, make us understand Matt better than I'm all for it.

I trust you as a writer because I've read almost all of your stuff & you've proven yourself as capable. I know you wouldn't add graphic non-con just for shock value.

Thank you my dear! You're too kind, and you're very correct, I have no interest in shock value. ^^

I chose F cause, well, personally - what ever you write, I'll probably read and love.
As long as you keep the amazing work up, I'm happy.
The graphic aspect of the fic makes it so much more realistic and people feel more when they read it.

We all just need Matt and Brian to both live happily ever after in a sparkly castle of love and fluff.

That's all I'm askin'.

lol!! Thank you so much! I promise this ride does have a light at the end of the tunnel...and not the death kind! ^__^

Yaayy!

can't wait for the next installment of *queue theme song* Ehrgeiz

I'm all for more angstiness. I'll take all the angstiness you wanna give me as long as it ends happily. ;) I don't like it when people do explicit non-con just for the hell of it, but I don't mind reading it usually, either. It takes a lot to faze me these days.

I reiterate every word of that. I trust you. You and your writing. Your gift is that you transport me there and make me feel it, no matter who it is. And I honestly don't believe you could continue to angst the poor boy much more for much longer without giving him some kind of [realistic] happy ending. I think I've said to you all along, that that's the very thing that keeps me sane through all this - I believe there will be a light at the end of this very long tunnel. It may only be a little one, what we see, but I believe it will grow, no matter if we see it or not.

So, I wouldn't be adding in scenes for the sake of angsting Matt up more, or to try and make people cry, or for the shock value. It would be to move along the plot more intensely, an attempt to get the reader deeper into Matt's head, and for the sake of realism. Like, this is what happened, all laid out cold and blatant. These two wanted to destroy this man. This is why they succeeded. And this would be exactly wy I trust you and love you. This cold hard honesty of yours is so refreshing and realistic, and never without purpose. I know you couldn't hurt him without purpose. You love him too much :D Besides, I do think we need this. And if you say it's to move the plot along, then I'm all for it.

Just, dear God, pleeeeeeaase give them a happy ending at the end of all this.

And make sure Zacky's okay. (HA! You thought I'd forgotten. *evil grin* Never, my dear, never.)

I'm an idiot; I'll be the first to admit. So, here goes. *blushes* What's a 'non-con'? I know it's probably gonna be something very obvious.

Ah! You're not an idiot! This is a term I didn't learn until I was well into the fanfic world, lol. Non-con is non-consensual, AKA a nicer term for 'rape'.

Oh. Now, I feel retarded. Thanks so much for not pointing out my stupidity. Anywho, I really wouldn't mind. I'd read it anyway, although it would be a little hard to read but, you know, that gives it more (this is gonna sound gay) feeling.

You know I'd be happy with either decision, if you chose it, but i voted for 'B' there. I'm a sucker for angst, and since I have this tiny bit of an idea where this might be going, and since I've got this huge imagination; I'd like to see something really graphic happening. I won't get upset, and I think that no one else really will be with this. <3