Busy with life. It's coming! Love that you're excited. 😘

@PEN15LUVR - Thanks. Though if I could throw it all away and just be some bro, I would. @Freckleman64 - Dude, that's like the nicest thing anyone's ever told me. Thank you! (I used to think about the sex scene between Justin and Gino in ONIX's story 'That Old Black Magic' for the same reason)

Thank you for all the comments folks 😀 Comments and feedback are why I write, so please keep commenting! It's rocket fuel for me. [@TexMuscle](https://www.gayspiralstories.com/user/show/10002223) - And to really screw with you, we won't be resolving that cliffhanger immediately. The next chapter will take us back to an earlier thread, but don't worry, we'll see Teddy again, no matter what choice Dale ends up making. Thanks for reading! @anon - I love your adjectives :) [@TransformHeaven](https://www.gayspiralstories.com/user/show/295209) - I mean, if you had a magic ring that could bend guys to your sexual desires, wouldn't you get cockier and more confident as you got used to it? I sure would. Glad you're enjoying watching Marc change along with the rest of our cast! [@waitingnow](https://www.gayspiralstories.com/user/show/907792) - Thank you! There are three different endings I considered for Riley. I hope you'll enjoy the one I've picked. [@PTutius27](https://www.gayspiralstories.com/user/show/979133) - Woohoo! I think I mentioned back in the chapter one comments that Cris' comment made me come up with a plot arc for Dale. This scene popped into my head fully formed, and it really helped shape the entire story arc. I had so much fun writing this. [@BobbyBlobfish](https://www.gayspiralstories.com/user/show/700733) - Thank you! Absman420 has talked in the past about what he calls the "And then the same thing happened to Bob" problem, where stories get stagnant and repetitive if you don't work very carefully to make sure that your one-trick plot device doesn't lead to a variety of scenarios. It's something I've had to avoid here, and I'm glad it's working out! [@Thexshxboi](https://www.gayspiralstories.com/user/show/910223) - Thank you! Marc is making some seriously shady moves here, but it got me off too, so who am I to argue with him? [@hivemindlover](https://www.gayspiralstories.com/user/show/1644947) - Aw, that's the sweetest thing! Clearly you've never been in bed with me when I've had too many whiskys. ;) @anon2 - Thank you sir. I actually don't know if the ring is specifically gay, or if it's just Marc creating gay guys with the way he drives it. Remember in chapter one where Riley's girlfriend gets her personality changed? She remains a straight woman, just not interested in Riley anymore because she's hot for nerdy guys now. That said... we will be using it on a naturally gay guy before this story is done, so I guess we'll see if anything special happens. [@Proteus](https://www.gayspiralstories.com/user/show/961566) - Thank you for adding your voice! For me it's a blurry line - how much is the ring changing Marc vs. how much is Marc changing because he has a magic ring? I like your idea, the little extra bit of energy. Wish I'd thought of it! The whole thing is a twisted move from Marc anyhow, so it seems right in character to make it worse right before he goes. I'm going to keep the origin of the ring fairly mysterious (magic is better when it's magic, not science that can't really happen), but we will be seeing a naturally gay guy hit with the ring before this is over. Glad to have you on this ride! [@absman420](https://www.gayspiralstories.com/user/show/162063) - Compared to some of your twists, this is practically wholesome. Thank you for reading :) [@BlindSeer0](https://www.gayspiralstories.com/user/show/381024) - In chapter one, I made sure Dale was a bit of a know-it-all who wasn't really listening, but in this chapter I think he's brought a bit more of his A game. Unfortunately, Marc's already made up his mind and he's decided that Dale's useless. The arrogance of youth and the corruption of absolute power. Not all protagonists are heroes, and Marc hasn't done much to make us believe he's a good guy. I think your interpretation is very valid. Whatever happens with Teddy, I think we can trust he'll be onboard with it... after he's gone through the change. I love Faucets (and ScreamingMoist in general), but Stone of Nanya is new to me. I've opened it in a tab for when I finish writing this series. Thanks! [@StroppyAuthor](https://www.gayspiralstories.com/user/show/227812) - Thank you sir! I get bored writing if there aren't any good twists ;)

i know this is fantasy, but it still bothers me a little that the arrangement is non-consensual with drone-level control. The other thing that bothers me a little is that to my knowledge and experience no hypnosis gives that much control so quickly. i tend to be more forgiving when the category is "powers and magic". i prefer my hypnosis stories to feel more authentic. (i know: this is fantasy, and i need to get over it!! ...okay, i'm over it!!) That all said this story is so hot to a large extent because it is non-consensual and the control and power are so strong. i thought it was particularly arousing that Matthew and Cameron both deliberately re-used the control app on their phones when they felt uneasy about their programming becoming less effective -- very insidious and very hot! Thank you so much for sharing your great story-telling and imagination! Looking forward to more! i would happily and nervously consent to such an arrangement for real on a part-time or short-term basis just for the experience, perhaps even longer for the right Master with certain defined limits/conditions.

greatt!

are we getting the next chapter soon?

Good stuff right here! Bravo!

I loved this story. The Parasite draining Superman was part of my gay awakening and I've always had a thing for reading/watching superheroes get drained. This did not disappoint in that area. I hope to see more from you in the future!

I do love the twists and thoughtful conflicts. Good works!

Amazing. So curious about the teases of other triggers planted in his mind waiting to be used.