What category to put this story in?

[clownprince2008]

I had a quick query regarding a story I'm writing right now.

The basic plot outline is that whilst staying at a hotel with his girlfriend and a few other friends, the main character finds himself alone with his long time crush while she's passed out. Temptation ensues and a good deal of the story deals with whether he would or would not do something with her. And while there is some touching and fondling here and there, he decides against what is essentially date rape and gets the hell out of there. And basically in the end he vents his sexual frustration on his girlfriend as they engage in some rougher than normal sex which is consensual.

My question is, should I put this in the non-consent/reluctance category? I'm a bit iffy because the only sex that takes place is consensual, but at the same time, half of the story pretty much makes it seem like things are heading towards non-consensual sex.

 

[Boxlicker101]

I had a quick query regarding a story I'm writing right now.

The basic plot outline is that whilst staying at a hotel with his girlfriend and a few other friends, the main character finds himself alone with his long time crush while she's passed out. Temptation ensues and a good deal of the story deals with whether he would or would not do something with her. And while there is some touching and fondling here and there, he decides against what is essentially date rape and gets the hell out of there. And basically in the end he vents his sexual frustration on his girlfriend as they engage in some rougher than normal sex which is consensual.

My question is, should I put this in the non-consent/reluctance category? I'm a bit iffy because the only sex that takes place is consensual, but at the same time, half of the story pretty much makes it seem like things are heading towards non-consensual sex.

Are his girl friend and the other friends involved sexually? If so, I would put it in Group Sex. Otherwise, I would put it in Erotic Coupling, unless the rough sex you mention amounts to BDSM. I would avoid the Non-Consent category because fans of that expect more to happen than some fondling.

Of course, Management is liable to ignore your choice and put it where they want it anyhow.

 

[clownprince2008]

Are his girl friend and the other friends involved sexually? If so, I would put it in Group Sex. Otherwise, I would put it in Erotic Coupling, unless the rough sex you mention amounts to BDSM. I would avoid the Non-Consent category because fans of that expect more to happen than some fondling.

Of course, Management is liable to ignore your choice and put it where they want it anyhow.

No group sex. It breaks very comfortably into two sections. One with the almost date-rape but no sex. And the second with by the numbers consensual sex. But they've divided pretty much 50/50 so it doesn't slip comfortably into either non-consent or erotic couplings.

 

[sr71plt]

The heart of the story is the whether/whether not to do something with the unconscious girl, isn't it? That sounds like nonconsent to me. What will a reader be seeing when she/he reads the story? Won't it be this? You want to put a story where the readers know what the most extreme issues they are going to find are.

 

[clownprince2008]

The heart of the story is the whether/whether not to do something with the unconscious girl, isn't it? That sounds like nonconsent to me. What will a reader be seeing when she/he reads the story? Won't it be this? You want to put a story where the readers know what the most extreme issues they are going to find are.

Normally I'd agree. But the thing that keeps pulling me back is the fact that the only sex that occurs is actually consensual. There's only the feeling that non-consensual sex might occur. And once more, the balance is pretty much 50/50.

 

[sr71plt]

Normally I'd agree. But the thing that keeps pulling me back is the fact that the only sex that occurs is actually consensual. There's only the feeling that non-consensual sex might occur. And once more, the balance is pretty much 50/50.

You aren't the reader. How do you think a reader will react to the story reading it blind? This isn't about what you think knowing all that's there from the beginning; it's about how your story will be perceived as it's being read--and then what the responses are likely to be. I think chances are good that a reader surprised with being hit with nonconsent will just click out of before he/she gets to that other 50 percent.

But it's essentially your call. Do what you like with it.

 

[clownprince2008]

You aren't the reader. How do you think a reader will react to the story reading it blind? This isn't about what you think knowing all that's there from the beginning; it's about how your story will be perceived as it's being read--and then what the responses are likely to be. I think chances are good that a reader surprised with being hit with nonconsent will just click out of before he/she gets to that other 50 percent.

But it's essentially your call. Do what you like with it.

Surprisingly well reasoned and good advice for an internet forum.

Non-consent category it is. Much appreciated.

 

[lovecraft68]

Surprisingly well reasoned and good advice for an internet forum.

Non-consent category it is. Much appreciated.

This is going to be up to your skill as a writer. My opinion is this. I write in the incest category if I had a brother thinking about having sex with his sleeping sister; should I shouldn't I? But in the end he does not I will get killed.

If you do erotic couplings a reader may get edgy this will turn to some type of rape but that is where your writing comes into play. Is he thinking of sensual and seductive? fondling her until she wakes up and then having fun with her. or is he thinking he wants to "just take it". I don't think people will jump off on anticipated rape you might even get them to sigh with relief and say "hey that was fun after all"

Now if you drop this puppy into non consent these guys will be in mid stroke waiting for her to "get it" and then she does not. Understand non-consent- is the girl does not want it or at least for part of it. If there is no forced sex at all they will be disappointed they surf that category for a reason it would be like lesbian sex with no girl on girl action to them.

The rough sex with his girlfriend would have to be extremely hardcore for that category to enjoy it and if it is consensual from the get go they will crucify you. Also each category attracts different types of readers most non consent readers won;t wait around for your build up they want the screaming to start and start quick.

Best bet in my opinion is erotic couplings, or honestly you maybe able to get away with the voyeur section as he is staring at this girl and imagining then goes and has sex with his girl might work well there.