Which would you rather read a short or long story When writing either present a particular challenge to the author. With a short story, you get to the erotica relatively quick with little chance for character development. Character development is what makes a story interesting,in my opinion. A long story allows for more character development but the writer has to hold the readers interest while building to the climax, literally ! Easy to say,not so easy to do. I have two short stories approved, Incognito and Ode to Alice and a longer story being edited. My idea of an excellent long story is Eliane 1-5 by flavaflave . The author titillates you with erotica building to cock swelling finale. Your input on what you expect from a story might be helpful to me or aspiring authors .