Amorous Goods

[JaxRhapsody]

So here's what I'm putting in my story; When my character goes to the store, she tells Vikki that she just moved to the city, Vikki tells her the old mansion was once a brothel here great-great grandmother(maybe one or two more greats) basically stole from the male owner, as one of his whores for some reason I haven't figured out, got him drunk and willed it to her before she killed him. She eventually married a man who liked to travel and buy unique things The family thought she ran the brothel, so nobody wanted anything to do with the place until she inherited it, having similar desires of her great grand dad, uncovering journals and ledgers, whatnot, made it her business. She descovered some stuff had mystic properties, or were cursed, despite not knowing what was, or what would happen, offered to sell the items to the curious and skeptical.

 

[Sparkw0od]

I decided to have a go at this, although I have one question. How important is it that this story is set in the US? I understand that this is based on a US TV show from the late 80’s, and the writers in this competition are all supposed to write stories based on the same setting and group of characters.

But when it comes to setting I tend to stick to what I know, which is mostly the UK. Would it be too jarring if all the stories are set in the same place – an American curiosity shop – and suddenly one story with similar characters/setting, but set in another country?

I don’t mind writing a story set in the US, even though I’ve never been there. I found all the episodes of Friday the 13th on Youtube, so I can base it on that. But I would like to know how important it is that this story is based in the USA before I make a decision.

 

[RetroFan]

I had a cursed object in one of my story series Body Swap With Sister's Boyfriend, an Ouija board that causes a gamer nerd who hates sports to swap bodies with his hot but bitchy twin sister's dumb jock boyfriend. Everything that can go wrong does go wrong and chaos and hilarity ensue as the bumbling duo try to live each other's lives.

The IT crowd were as impressed with the story as film critics were with Freddy Got Fingered, Garbage Pail Kids, Movie 43, That's My Boy or Dirty Grandpa.

 

[jaF0]

I decided to have a go at this, although I have one question. How important is it that this story is set in the US? I understand that this is based on a US TV show ...

It isn't and it wasn't. It was a Canadian series and Curious Goods was located in Toronto. It could be very likely that a traveler from the UK bought an item in the store and returned home with it, causing the proprietors to visit the UK to retrieve it.

 

[Sparkw0od]

It isn't and it wasn't. It was a Canadian series and Curious Goods was located in Toronto. It could be very likely that a traveler from the UK bought an item in the store and returned home with it, causing the proprietors to visit the UK to retrieve it.

Oh, okay! How did I miss that I only skim-read the wiki article last night.

That definitely seems plausible as a plotline. I've never visited Canada either, but I guess I can give it a Canadian/UK setting (mostly UK though). It gives me some ideas for a protagonist.

Just watched the first episode on Youtube, so I'm getting a sense of characterization, setting, tone, etc.

 

[jaF0]

In fact, it could be very likely that some of the items originated in the British Isles (Druids, Stonehenge, Castles, Romans, Celts), were collected by the Uncle and now are sought out by Antiquities hunters looking to bring them home. Could even set up a bit of a conflict between them and the Proprietors.

 

[Sparkw0od]

In fact, it could be very likely that some of the items originated in the British Isles (Druids, Stonehenge, Castles, Romans, Celts), were collected by the Uncle and now are sought out by Antiquities hunters looking to bring them home. Could even set up a bit of a conflict between them and the Proprietors.

I didn't think of the antiquities hunter angle, I might just factor that in. I was thinking along the lines of a Renaissance artifact that was created on commission by an occultist for a wealthy Venetian, who married into English nobility just in time for the rise of the British Empire. Perhaps the artifact houses (traps?) a demonic entity that wants to experience the carnal pleasures of Earth in exchange for power or wealth.

This could turn a humble protagonist into a power-hungry psychopath who shags everyone in sight. Or something. I'm still figuring out that part out.

 

[jaF0]

Having never done one of these .....


How will we know when stories start to post?

 

[HarryHill]

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I have no idea either.

 

[yowser]

We're good

Having never done one of these .....


How will we know when stories start to post?

I am sure you have noticed, but we're off and running.

Thanks for doing this, a great idea...

 

[jaF0]

Trickling in slowly. I see six so far.

 

[Ruffus_Goodman]

I had a cursed object in one of my story series Body Swap With Sister's Boyfriend, an Ouija board that causes a gamer nerd who hates sports to swap bodies with his hot but bitchy twin sister's dumb jock boyfriend. Everything that can go wrong does go wrong and chaos and hilarity ensue as the bumbling duo try to live each other's lives.

The IT crowd were as impressed with the story as film critics were with Freddy Got Fingered, Garbage Pail Kids, Movie 43, That's My Boy or Dirty Grandpa.

Oh man...

My story features body swapping too

I mean, there's plenty of stories that do that, but two stories with same idea on same series... I don't know about mine now...

 

[Ruffus_Goodman]

I am sooo late... XD

Man, what a great job my mind's monkey have done so far procrastinating my story.

I can't believe we're in October, high time I finished my story, not to mention get it reviewed, and I'm not finished yet.

I'm not gonna lie, I'm really embarassed since this is my debut (guess my rank in forum really is fitting - Virgin).

My most concerning matter is that is sooooo long! It got like 5 scenes, 4 featuring... Well, intercourse, of course.

My cursed object comes from Bengala Bay, from a dissident cult from Hindi religion, that venerated sex as a form of getting spirits outside the body and see things from a different perspective (specially in bed).

One more Virgin's question: How are you guys reviewing your stories? I mean, not grammar review, char consistency review, like Vikki is "always blond" across stories, or she has an assistant called "Greg that is shy, but very naughty with those artifacts..."

(These are all examples, didn't mean we are featuring that)

 

[jaF0]

^^ This is a take off on a TV series, so consider ... does a given character have the same appearance in every episode of every season?

 

[Sparkw0od]

Still finishing up my first draft for my entry, I've made so may changes to the story. I would like to know - how are people creating the Jack Marshak character in the story? I've gone with a middle aged man, simply named Marshall, but are we all supposed to be treating this one with the same consistency as Vikki and Dylan? Or does this character allow for some creative license on the part of the writer?

 

[Ruffus_Goodman]

^^ This is a take off on a TV series, so consider ... does a given character have the same appearance in every episode of every season?

No, this is not what I meant. Think about it more like "Oh, Clark Kent is always using his trademark glasses! And he's kinda dork..."
So, if Clark Kent is in your story, try to make him always square and gentle, waving his embarassed moves all around...

Let me try something here just as reference about my story. There's this couple that operates in a "partners in crime" style. Vikki is about to close the deal on my cursed relic...

At the office, Vikki briefly explained her motivation towards the event [an antique relic auction]. The couple wasn't really paying attention, wishing her to stop the monologue so they could get to the point.
Tea took the initiative: "uhh, Vikki, right? Sorry, we really appreciate your politeness and all, but I'd rather be upfront." - Vikki stood straight in her chair, fixing her short pen skirt, a little disappointed.
"Sure, go ahead."
"Well, uh, we need the ring, like, right now? We're paying overprice, I know, but we kinda ask that you 'facilitate' things to us, yes?"
"Hmm, I must say, you two strike me as a different kind of 'clientele'. You see, I do run a line of business that requires discretion. I'll ask my assistant to release the item to you, but you may have it delivered at your home, since the statue is not easily handled..."
"You may keep the statue. Value's on the ring, right?"
"Uhh, yeah, but the statue also holds the Loop [ring's named the Loop, not final name yet]." - said her correctingly - "it is like buying a limo and dropping the effigy. Kinda ruins the concept."
"Effi- what?"
Ace tried to smooth things up. "Ma'am, don't get me wrong, but we got a side business. Don't worry, you'll be compensated and all, but we need to close the deal right now!" said him demandingly, shaking the credit card in her direction.
Vikki was embarassed. She took the credit card, started the operation on her store's machine. The Amex hit ok in no time. She returned the card without much but a bland smile."

This is a small scene in the story, meant to introduce Vikki, why this ring felt to the grifters' hands and how Vikki deal with these ones, EVEN THOUGH she tried to do things right. I get it, we're not on a strict form here, but I think I'm trying my best at contributing to the series' atmosphere.

 

[Ruffus_Goodman]

Still finishing up my first draft for my entry, I've made so may changes to the story. I would like to know - how are people creating the Jack Marshak character in the story? I've gone with a middle aged man, simply named Marshall, but are we all supposed to be treating this one with the same consistency as Vikki and Dylan? Or does this character allow for some creative license on the part of the writer?

Man, I cut out Marshall and Dylan from mine. Only Vikki makes her cameo. Maybe (outside our deadline and if my story gets well reviewed) I bring a sequence to mine that features Marshall fighting his way to solve this nasty item's disaster...

 

[Small_Island]

Jack is Morgana

Still finishing up my first draft for my entry, I've made so may changes to the story. I would like to know - how are people creating the Jack Marshak character in the story? I've gone with a middle aged man, simply named Marshall, but are we all supposed to be treating this one with the same consistency as Vikki and Dylan? Or does this character allow for some creative license on the part of the writer?

I went ahead and did what I mentioned a while back in this forum and turned Jack into a hot, older woman named Morgana Delacroix. She's referred to as an occultist and a witch and she has personal knowledge of how good old Uncle collected and used some of the items. Three Horny Monkeys is mine.
I do wish they would make a list of our stories on the Author's Challenge page, they way they list the stories on the Halloween Contest page (btw, I'm there too).
But, for your real question, I say go for whatever character development works best for your story. If a hot, 50-ish woman with emerald eyes works for you, then you're welcome to use Morgana.

 

[Small_Island]

Rufus, I like your artifact. I'm interested to read what insights or knowledge the users are trying to get and how it affects what follows.
As for character consistency, Other than age and gender, I didn't give Vikki or Dylan any distinguishing characteristics. I did make Morgan (Jack) a green-eyed beauty (Catherine Zeta-Jones with emerald eyes in my mind's eye), with great hair, but no other details.
Good luck, fellow virgin. ;-)

 

[Sparkw0od]

Thanks Rufus and Small Island, I guess everyone is just doing their thing with Jack Marshak. That's fine, that gives me less editing to do.

Just finished the first draft and started on the editing process. I've got a lot to take out, I went a bit overboard with this one. I pan on submitting it to the Halloween contest.

 

[Ruffus_Goodman]

Thanks!

Rufus, I like your artifact. I'm interested to read what insights or knowledge the users are trying to get and how it affects what follows.
As for character consistency, Other than age and gender, I didn't give Vikki or Dylan any distinguishing characteristics. I did make Morgan (Jack) a green-eyed beauty (Catherine Zeta-Jones with emerald eyes in my mind's eye), with great hair, but no other details.
Good luck, fellow virgin. ;-)

Really, thank you! I'm anxious about this piece and finding a beta-reader is becoming difficult since the story went non-con.

I'm also struggling with violence rules, so I'm still researching about it around threads on the forum.

I hope I can get this issue solved before weekend and finish my draft in time.

 

[Small_Island]

Having never done one of these .....


How will we know when stories start to post?

Since they list all the Halloween entries under the contest page, can't they create a similar list linked to the Forum page?
I also notice that when I do find and open an AG story, the "Similar Stories" block doesn't show any other AG stories. I'm guessing it's populating based on story category and tags?
I guess I'll go in and try the Search function now, but it sure would be cool if the LIT gang could help us out with something automatic.

Will be interested to here from you, jaF0, in a couple of weeks, if we've met any of your desires or expectations. ;-)
Again, good job!

 

[jaF0]

Since they list all the Halloween entries under the contest page, can't they create a similar list linked to the Forum page?
I also notice that when I do find and open an AG story, the "Similar Stories" block doesn't show any other AG stories. I'm guessing it's populating based on story category and tags?
I guess I'll go in and try the Search function now, but it sure would be cool if the LIT gang could help us out with something automatic.

https://search.literotica.com/?query="Amorous Goods"

Only a handful so far. I'm hoping for more by the end of the month.

 

[Piscator]

I'd like somebody to create the character of the older relative who helps Vikki and Dylan.

The Wiki portrays the original character as:

Jack Marshak is a former stage magician and an expert in the occult. He has travelled all over the world and he has diverse skills including bartending , picking locks, ornamental metalwork, and forgery. He has a great many peculiar old friends. In so far as the trio has a leader, he is it; the cousins often try to work without him but have to turn to him for aid and moral support.

Our name would be something like Marcus or Marshall or maybe something unusual or mystical. Age should be 50s or 60s to allow for life experiences and implied wisdom.

Also note that I haven't done physical descriptions, height, weight, hair color, eye color, measurements, race, etc. I like to leave that open for the reader to interpret.

Vikki is obviously female and Dylan male, but this third, older, wiser character could be female, maybe even with a Wiccan type feeling to pick up on the Occultist flavor of the male character in the series.

Possible intro and back story for Marcus

However, after most of the curios had been sold, Vicki and Dylan they were contacted by Marcus or Marcia Fillander, an androgynous crossdresser, whose chosen gender could vary depending on the situation. Marcus who had been Will’s friend and possibly lover, was a retired world-traveler and occultist. They originally collected many of the objects and had given them to Will for safe keeping – not for sale. Marcia had known that these were objects of power and was concerned that recent disruptions in the planisphere indicated that they may have been cursed.

 

[HarryHill]

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The Amorous goods mansion is on Dish, channel 199.