_F_Y_I - For Your Information from: Mr. Ed All the stories I have written are purely factitious, and are not based on any actual event. In many of the stories, I have borrowed the use of familiar terrain, albeit in North America, or Jamaica, and in one instance, a European setting. Come to think of it, there is one African setting as well. A set of characters has been developed, usually with particular characteristics, or peculiarities that help me identify the intended character in my partially completed library. With over 250 stories at that stage, I need to be able to pick up their identity with as much ease as is possible. None of the names have any bases of comparison to anyone living or dead, other than I happen to like particular names more than others. None of the stories should be read if you would not like the subject matter, would think that they are suggestive of intent or desire on my part, or anything but works of fiction based on very common human interests, sex, youthful curiosity and vulnerability. The exploiting of the young is not condoned by any stretch of the imagination outside of the realm of fiction. If you are not an adult (or have not reached the age of majority in your particular location) then this is not for you. This is not intended to teach any youth about sex, and I would refer any youth interested to an adult that can be trusted. In this, however, I caution anyone looking for such information to be careful to avoid risking any compromise to their safety and privacy. There are a lot of adults that could assist, but there are probably even more that would consider taking advantage of your vulnerability. They may be already known to you, including members within your own family, although we certainly hope this is not true in your case. Failing all else, ask your hospital, police officer (at a police station, not while alone with anyone), or school official. Never tolerate a loss of your personal privacy! Perhaps it is from a desire to help others, or otherwise do good myself; I often use this type of theme in my stories, tending to make them the gentler side of abnormal behaviour that involves children. I would hope that that desire shows through in the stories and the sex. I also hope that you find enjoyment in the stories, and have tried to tell them in as correct a form of English as I am able to. Finally, please consider this: Over the years I have had children, been involved with others, and at the last count have over twenty grandchildren. Without any effort on my part, I have seen intimate exposures of a significant number of them, enjoyed the trust explicit in their conduct, and never once taken advantage of their vulnerability, precociousness, or innocence. As a result, I have enjoyed them more than somebody that seeks out sexual gratification from contact with children, and that continues even now that they have become adults. Giving others reasons to trust you can be more rewarding than you can imagine. With that in mind, think about the ten words totalling twenty letters, but that say so much: If It Is To Be. . . It Is Up To Me_F_Y_I