That perfect story !

[ukrainian]

As a long time reader I have often wondered if others have found the perfect story. You know, the one where it seems as if the author has tapped into your own thoughts and fantasies.
when ever this happens to me I trot along to the writers list and then go through the process of finding more material. It is rare for me to find anything else that hits the spot. Quite often I am disappointed to see the quality of the writing has gone off the boil. I always support authors with feed back and stars if I enjoy their work. I don't have it in me to trash a writer for taking a story somewhere I feel the character would not go. They give time and effort with very few thanks and it must be soul destroying for some new writers.
It seems to me that some authors thrive on the feedback and tailor a story just for the adoration. That is their choice, dad that it may be.


My list of favourite authors continues to grow but the greats seem to post far less than they used to. I know life gets in the way and some move on to publish on sites where talent is rewarded with cash. I wish them well but really do miss them.

 

[StillStunned]

when ever this happens to me I trot along to the writers list and then go through the process of finding more material. It is rare for me to find anything else that hits the spot. Quite often I am disappointed to see the quality of the writing has gone off the boil.

I'm not sure we go off the boil, but I think most writers will recognise the experience of writing something that we think is just another story, and then somehow it simply clicks. For whatever reason it resonates with the readers more than we expected.

And to us it might just be another story in a long list. We've written others before, and we'll write others after, all with more or less the same passion and dedication, but perhaps not with the same impact.

 

[Cagivagurl]

As a long time reader I have often wondered if others have found the perfect story.

Jeanette Winterson, Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit.....

Cagivagurl

 

[Sappho_CGN]

I have never found such a story.

But I found some which took a subject from a total different view and I liked them, not being aroused but I liked the total different view. or a good way to tell the story.

 

[THBGato]

As a long time reader I have often wondered if others have found the perfect story. You know, the one where it seems as if the author has tapped into your own thoughts and fantasies.
when ever this happens to me I trot along to the writers list and then go through the process of finding more material. It is rare for me to find anything else that hits the spot. Quite often I am disappointed to see the quality of the writing has gone off the boil. I always support authors with feed back and stars if I enjoy their work. I don't have it in me to trash a writer for taking a story somewhere I feel the character would not go. They give time and effort with very few thanks and it must be soul destroying for some new writers.
It seems to me that some authors thrive on the feedback and tailor a story just for the adoration.

I often wonder whether there's something to be said for being a NEW writer. Readers are, perhaps, more tolerant and indulgent of first time writers (I know I am) and if you happen upon a new writer as they just start publishing, there's that extra thrill you get of feeling like one of the first to discover them. Rather like that feeling of seeing a band you first saw with twelve other people in a dingy pub play the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games (or something similarly big).

The flip side of that is, I suspect, expectation: if you start strong you have then set yourself a high bar to clear. Like having a hit with your first single that all listeners then judge you against, writing a great story must be a similar blessing and a curse I imagine. That's kind of what you're talking about, isn't it? The weight of reader-expectation. Except, as writers, that's nothing we have any control over.

I sometimes feel that the feedback I received on my first few stories was so effusive BECAUSE I was a new writer and readers were almost surprised I was capable of putting together a good story. I don't get those gushing "I'm so glad I've discovered you!" comments any more, probably because with 280 followers I guess new readers feel like they have no claim to have discovered me. I kind of miss that early enthusiasm though, especially as I feel that I've improved since.

Anyway, that was slightly off topic. Have I found the perfect story? Uh, yeah? In fact, I've found twenty of them and made a public list: my Favourite Stories of All Time. They are all lesbian, but frankly are so good that I think they transcend category and should appeal to anyone with a heart. Only homophobes and rank misogynists might object, I suppose. I re-read them all the time.

 

[lovecraft68]

I think back when I first came here, Paco Fears "Words on Skin" was that story for me. I wondered what type of taboo would work here, and this was a blend of heat, lust, but most of all romance and sibling love, which is what does it for me as a personal kink, and the style I wanted to write in. It checked all the boxes at the time.

I say at the time because we change over time. Our taste in reading, our evolving style as writers and so on.

But I'd still hold that story up as one of the best in the genre.

 

[SimonDoom]

"Perfect" is a high, maybe unattainable, standard. I'd agree with Lovecraft that Words on Skin comes pretty close. It's well-written, it's erotic, it features a relationship between a sister and brother that is both touchingly romantic and kinky, and the plot is well crafted. The idea of writing on skin is clever. The ending hearkens back to the beginning in a clever way.

In the early 2000s I was a big fan of the stories of Al Steiner. Most of his stuff is over at another site but he has a few here, including one of my favorites, Miss Darling, which is one of the best "tease" stories I've read. He's a very solid writer who creates appealing characters and puts them into erotic situations.

I've been a fan of female exhibitionism stories ever since I started reading erotica. One of my favorites was Charles Peterson's Miss Nishida Motivates the Boys, about a teacher of a class of underperforming boys who comes up with some very interesting ways to motivate them. I always liked that one. It's got all the elements that make that kind of story work.

Early on I began to enjoy incest stories, especially zany, over-the-top that go balls to the wall with nutty, kinky plots. The one that most inspired me was probably SpacerX's epic Six Times A Day. Only a few chapters of it (it has dozens and dozens of chapters) are here at Literotica. I think he has his own site where it can be found in its entirety. It's totally nuts and is based on a ridiculous idea but the author writes well and is a master at describing the way all the characters deal with lust and frustration.

 

[Cagivagurl]

I often wonder whether there's something to be said for being a NEW writer. Readers are, perhaps, more tolerant and indulgent of first time writers (I know I am) and if you happen upon a new writer as they just start publishing, there's that extra thrill you get of feeling like one of the first to discover them. Rather like that feeling of seeing a band you first saw with twelve other people in a dingy pub play the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games (or something similarly big).

The flip side of that is, I suspect, expectation: if you start strong you have then set yourself a high bar to clear. Like having a hit with your first single that all listeners then judge you against, writing a great story must be a similar blessing and a curse I imagine. That's kind of what you're talking about, isn't it? The weight of reader-expectation. Except, as writers, that's nothing we have any control over.

I sometimes feel that the feedback I received on my first few stories was so effusive BECAUSE I was a new writer and readers were almost surprised I was capable of putting together a good story. I don't get those gushing "I'm so glad I've discovered you!" comments any more, probably because with 280 followers I guess new readers feel like they have no claim to have discovered me. I kind of miss that early enthusiasm though, especially as I feel that I've improved since.

Anyway, that was slightly off topic. Have I found the perfect story? Uh, yeah? In fact, I've found twenty of them and made a public list: my Favourite Stories of All Time. They are all lesbian, but frankly are so good that I think they transcend category and should appeal to anyone with a heart. Only homophobes and rank misogynists might object, I suppose. I re-read them all the time.

We still appreciate your writing, your story telling.
Yes, perhaps we don't say it enough, but trust me.
Your stories are loved.

Cagivagur

 

[SimonDoom]

I want to add M. Millswann's story Snap Shot, an extremely well-written slow-burn exhibitionist story about a relationship between a photographer and his model.

 

[THBGato]

We still appreciate your writing, your story telling.
Yes, perhaps we don't say it enough, but trust me.
Your stories are loved.

Cagivagur

Oh, thank you! That's so sweet of you. I honestly wasn't fishing for a compliment.... but I'll definitely take it!

Right back at you too, babe!

 

[Cali_Love]

I submit to publish only one in five that I find an ending for. For every one that gets published, I have read probably 100 stories on this site. Some I have re-read many times. Gems only.

Reader first, writer second.

I treat stories like a Hallmark movie where I apply the 15 minute rule. If I can’t get into the characters by the first commercial break, I cut my losses and delete the recording. I do that similarly a lot on Literotica.

Yet there are some gems published here, as you suggest. A good story can make my entire day. And yes, it makes me sad when a favorite author’s barrel runs dry.

So I write, not to pander for comments. I shut those off anyway. It is for the little red H. The little ‘heart’ selected when the story is done. It means that someone took an hour or two to read through my yarn and that It resonated in some way.

Ukrainian, my stories are far, far from perfect. But I’m quite proud to be on your ‘favorite’ list surrounded by my own favorites. That’s great motivation to keep me writing. Thank you.

 

[ukrainian]

I submit to publish only one in five that I find an ending for. For every one that gets published, I have read probably 100 stories on this site. Some I have re-read many times. Gems only.

Reader first, writer second.

I treat stories like a Hallmark movie where I apply the 15 minute rule. If I can’t get into the characters by the first commercial break, I cut my losses and delete the recording. I do that similarly a lot on Literotica.

Yet there are some gems published here, as you suggest. A good story can make my entire day. And yes, it makes me sad when a favorite author’s barrel runs dry.

So I write, not to pander for comments. I shut those off anyway. It is for the little red H. The little ‘heart’ selected when the story is done. It means that someone took an hour or two to read through my yarn and that It resonated in some way.

Ukrainian, my stories are far, far from perfect. But I’m quite proud to be on your ‘favorite’ list surrounded by my own favorites. That’s great motivation to keep me writing. Thank you.

Believe me.... It was my pleasure.

 

[ukrainian]

I think back when I first came here, Paco Fears "Words on Skin" was that story for me. I wondered what type of taboo would work here, and this was a blend of heat, lust, but most of all romance and sibling love, which is what does it for me as a personal kink, and the style I wanted to write in. It checked all the boxes at the time.

I say at the time because we change over time. Our taste in reading, our evolving style as writers and so on.

But I'd still hold that story up as one of the best in the genre.

I do tend to gravitate to certain themes. There are plenty of your own stories in my list. For that, I say Thank you.

 

[AG31]

As a long time reader I have often wondered if others have found the perfect story. You know, the one where it seems as if the author has tapped into your own thoughts and fantasies.

Yes, I have. But it's not on Lit. It was available on Amazon in both e-book and hardcopy. It's no longer available there nor any place else I can find, so I can't recommend it to people I'm glad I got it for my Kindle. Have any of you seen any stories by Billierosie?

 

[Voboy]

I have indeed found That Perfect Story, an older tale by @en_extase, and it inspired me to become a writer here myself: I wanted to create something that might match it. If I'm being honest, I think I have. But like others have said, we don't always know what will click. My "best" story, according to Lit metrics, is a story I was always proud of, but I wasn't aware it would take off like it has.

 

[UsuallyPresent]

It's weird.

There are a lot of excellent stories on this site, to say nothing about in the world, but I've never thought of any of them as 'perfect'. I guess I may be too much of a pessimist and nitnoid-obsessive to get past that.

On top of that, what I like right now may well not be what's awesome tomorrow. Completely subjective, I know the stories don't change, but *I* change, and different moods, different viewpoints change what I'm looking for in a story.

All that being said, there are a ton here that I greatly enjoy. Joe Brolly's Genie Chronicles, Thanagar's Little Packages, Masterful_Husband's Carly's WMAF Fantasy, JukeboxEMCA's Trust and Obey, and too many more to dig out and post have all given me great joy whilst simultaneously tickling my pickle.

 

[TarnishedPenny]

It's weird.

There are a lot of excellent stories on this site, to say nothing about in the world, but I've never thought of any of them as 'perfect'. I guess I may be too much of a pessimist and nitnoid-obsessive to get past that.

On top of that, what I like right now may well not be what's awesome tomorrow. Completely subjective, I know the stories don't change, but *I* change, and different moods, different viewpoints change what I'm looking for in a story.

All that being said, there are a ton here that I greatly enjoy. Joe Brolly's Genie Chronicles, Thanagar's Little Packages, Masterful_Husband's Carly's WMAF Fantasy, JukeboxEMCA's Trust and Obey, and too many more to dig out and post have all given me great joy whilst simultaneously tickling my pickle.

This.