Comments That Make Your Day

[iwatchus]

I had three comments last night (a lot for me recently). The one from @ohboo (thank you) I really appreciated. It was on the last story on my original series. It was short and sweet.

Outstanding series. Loved it all and the ending was top notch.

On its own, a very nice comment, which always feels good. But it also represents some sort of engagement renaissance for that series recently. It's been 4 1/2 months since the series ended, and while the views have continued to trickle in, it is still true that most the views were more than four months ago.

A few weeks ago I had a reader go through and favorite each and every of the 21 stores in the series, about one per day, in order, presumably reading every one. For several stories in the series it was there first favorite. These are not particularly short stories, averaging almost exactly 15K, so the whole series is a goodly commitment (318K). I was thrilled when that happened. I think I posed here about that happening.

In the last few days, I had noticed I had three more readers favoriting multiple stories in the series, allowing me to track their progress. None were favoriting every story, but that's fine with me. None of them were the commenter above.

I don't completely understand the dynamics of this, but I'm certainly not complaining.

 

[Publius68]

Or a good name for an emo band

More like a Ska band to me.

 

[ShelbyDawn57]

Got this yesterday. I guess I’m doing something right.
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Howdy! I've only been a member a few months, but I'm trying to make a point to send feedback to the authors whose work is special to me. I enjoy your stories, your characters and their journeys.

I didn't think I'd ever find anything in the transgender category for me - I'm a rather boring cisgender white dude. At first, all I seems to find were fetish stories with a big focus on humiliation. Then I found you. Your stories have characters that feel like real people going through real changes and self-discovery. Plus, I'm a sucker for a good romance and a happy endings.

So, I wanted to say thank you. Not just for excellent stories, but helping me learn a little more about the beautiful variety of people in the world.

-inkblot28

 

[Actingup]

Got this yesterday. I guess I’m doing something right.
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Howdy! I've only been a member a few months, but I'm trying to make a point to send feedback to the authors whose work is special to me. I enjoy your stories, your characters and their journeys.

I didn't think I'd ever find anything in the transgender category for me - I'm a rather boring cisgender white dude. At first, all I seems to find were fetish stories with a big focus on humiliation. Then I found you. Your stories have characters that feel like real people going through real changes and self-discovery. Plus, I'm a sucker for a good romance and a happy endings.

So, I wanted to say thank you. Not just for excellent stories, but helping me learn a little more about the beautiful variety of people in the world.

-inkblot28

That’s really special.

 

[MelissaBaby]

I've got mixed feelings about this comment on Queen of the Roller Derby

 

[SyleusSnow]

Haven't had many comments lately, so this one on Bee Witched has given me a real boost:

Gotta' give that a Wow! Totally unexpected, unique, a little weird, big time erotic, and flaming hot!
THAT is skilled, talented, creative writing, served on a silver 5 star, platter. Well done, a thoroughly enjoyable read.

 

[metropolinational]

I have been reluctant to post on this thread. I have had so many amazingly sweet and humbling comments. I have been weary to highlight just one. My favorite one this week was from anon, who said he/she has never commended before. This was in response to a chapter that relied heavily on the MC's faith to advance the plot. Thank you Anon!

I have never commented on a story on this site

I am in no way religious & do not believe in god

However, this story is riveting & is so well written - you have a remarkable talent with words

I am not afraid to admit, as an old bugger, this chapter had me in tears, despite my beliefs - quite extraordinary

 

[Erozetta]

Anonymous2 days ago
Oh, dear, it seems to me that we are exactly the same. I too could only tell stories if they were biblical, but what my ignorant parents didn't know was that you can find everything in them: Pilate's arrogance, the forgiveness of the prodigal son, Peter cutting off a Roman official's ear with a sword, Herodias' daughter seducing the king by dancing among silk veils.

It is dangerous for narcissists to let the victims of their abuse read books for hours on end, because in books, other victims of narcissism have written clues on how to save themselves (even in this page).

But why do you still talk to those people? I no longer talk to my mother, my father, my brother, or my sister. Why should I talk to them? They are not parents. They are just perpetrators of abuse. "Oh, but I'm not a victim of domestic abuse! After all, I'm still alive... Shit happens.“ Did they behave differently at home and outside? ”Oh, well, yes, of course...“ And do you know why? Because they ”knew" that if they behaved that way in front of witnesses, they would be arrested and sentenced to death.

Did you know that most human beings will become orphans at some point in their lives? Being an orphan is part of the circle of life. It's like seeing your hair turn gray or your nails grow. Why do you insist on calling yourself a daughter? I am an orphan, like all other orphans.

This person gets it, and I wish they hadn't posted anonymously so I could respond directly to them.

But the reason I still talk to my parents even a little bit is because of my nieces and younger cousins. I care about them and couldn't fully abandon them to the same upbringing I had without being able to be an additional voice of reason and understanding for them. As it stands, my mother pretty much hates me because I support my nieces in their efforts to cut my sister out of their lives (she was abusive as fuck to them and that's a big part of why I had a big hand in raising them and why they are more like me than they are like my sister or my parents.)

My conversations with my parents last about 5 minutes on average. It is largely me listening to them talk and occasionally remembering to ask me about my life (which I indulge in a limited capacity). But for the most part? It's a nicety so that my nieces don't feel as though they have to choose between me and my parents.

Being an orphan, self-imposed through cutting contact fully or naturally through their death, wouldn't negate my being a daughter. I don't see being a daughter as a negative because I'm now fully aware that being their daughter is why I am the person I am, for better or worse. Their abuse shaped me into being a highly empathetic person and I'm not mad about that. I survived by adapting to their abuse. That adaptability has served me well in life. While I'm not appreciative of the difficulties in my upbringing, I'm not sad about the skills I learned through enduring those difficulties.

Ultimately, it doesn't matter how they feel or what they did. I'm me. "Me" is all I know how to be, and I am the type of person who would help my enemy because it's the right thing to do even if it's a risk to me. Because if I don't help them? Or worse, if I hurt them? Then I'm no better than the people who raised me, and I've worked hard in my life to be the exact opposite of them.

So, I could cut contact with them. Or I can end every forced conversation with "I love you" as they stumble over their response because they aren't capable of saying it back and they don't believe it. But I mean it. I love my parents. I hate what they did. I loathe the way I learned lessons on life, but I love my parents because I managed to become a decent person in spite of their best efforts to break me.


I do fully understand the sentiment of the comment and in many cases I would agree with it. But for me, specifically? I benefit in knowing I can face them without fear. Because if I can face them? I can face anything, no matter how difficult it feels in the moment.

 

[dirk2024]

So, I could cut contact with them. Or I can end every forced conversation with "I love you" as they stumble over their response because they aren't capable of saying it back and they don't believe it. But I mean it. I love my parents. I hate what they did. I loathe the way I learned lessons on life, but I love my parents because I managed to become a decent person in spite of their best efforts to break me.


I do fully understand the sentiment of the comment and in many cases I would agree with it. But for me, specifically? I benefit in knowing I can face them without fear. Because if I can face them? I can face anything, no matter how difficult it feels in the moment.

Thank you for remaining in your nieces lives.

 

[Djmac1031]

Just got this one on my short romantic First Time story, Dancing Fingers:

Davester37 32 minutes ago

I was sent to this story by Eosphorus, and I’m glad he did! I often read long romances here with wealthy, broken SEAL team men redeemed by gorgeous women, lots of drama and tension with all living happily ever after, except the undeserving rival, through 44k words. There’s (usually) nothing wrong with those, and I enjoy them, but I’m glad to switch it up, too.

You’re a skilled writer to capture such feelings in so few words, and I appreciate the seemingly flawlessly edited editing, too.

Now I’ll be checking out your other stories. Thank you for writing and sharing.

And a thank you to @Eosphorus for sending a new reader my way

 

[SyleusSnow]

So, a reader seems to be working their way through my back catalog. Don't you love it when that happens?

The same reader who commented on Bee Witched is back with two more:

On Speechless:

Enjoyable, different, quasi-tender, super hot, read. Liked it.
Good creative writing, yes. But, the outstanding internal dialogue brought this rapidly evolving, erotic tale to life; made it soar with arousal.

"Soar with arousal"? Love it!

On Pickle-face and the Professor:

What a delightful, arousing, surprise this tale was. Not what I was expecting--I thoroughly enjoyed it.
I really like your writing style. Such skillful character introduction and development. And the dialogue...oh, the tantalizing, sexy, evolving dialogue, makes the story come to life. Well done.

In a reply comment, I said if I had an ego, it would be inflating right now

 

[StillStunned]

Wow, that was quite something. I’m not sure what I just read, but it wasn’t like anything I have read here before — and it was hot. I was skeptical at first, but the story wouldn’t let me go. Great storytelling. Thank you for that experience, StillStunned.

- @WesMaddox17D204 on Annie's Inhibition Removal Therapy

 

[SamanthaBehgs]

"Loved your POV! I do love having a sub in my life, but have not had one for a while. Time to get on Fet Life!"

On my first ever submission. It made my day because it was also my first ever comment and meant I had written something that inspired someone to get back into a lifestyle that made them happy. I find myself hoping they find a sub on Fet Life and that they both end up in a happy, healthy relationship. It was over a month ago, but still makes me smile.

 

[onehitwanda]

On Knave of Hearts

Ah, a new lone-wolf lesbian slow burn from onehitwanda. How badly is this one going to break me?

Oh, I see. A lot. A whole fucking lot. Okay. Got it.

 

[Erozetta]

The reception to my newest story has been pretty great, but these comments made me happy.

Wasn't sure how well a dumb little romantic story would fare in Fetish, but it seems to be doing okay. And there's not even any sex... So I'm still expecting a few "WTF" reactions and scores.

 

[WhiteTailDarkTip]

Got some great reactions to my latest work, including the coveted DM, "I wanted to personally say to you that your last two stories about the demon and the succubus/dragon were fantastic."
Gives me a warm glow when that happens.

 

[iwatchus]

On The Bookstore, which had gotten some pushback as being unfinished:

I think this is a near-perfect self-contained story. For those looking for a second chapter, I respectfully disagree. Two women have met, made a connection and are embarking on a journey together. How will it end? Neither they nor we know, nor does it matter, except to them. Two imperfect women want each other, see each other clearly and have the courage to open themselves to each other. Will there be a HEA? It’s already there in the last line (which is the reason i hope there’s not another chapter).

"I want you in my life. All the way in."

I made a comment in the thread about endings (I stand by my choice to end it there). It was nice to be validated by a reader.

 

[WhiteTailDarkTip]

I did this on a couple of the shorter formats. It seems most readers prefer their ‘i s’ dotted and their ‘t’s’ crossed

 

[Bazzle]

Getting a positive comment from @yowser on my Spick and Span story means a lot to me!!

Superb tale. A marvel at how you can take an absurd premise and make it sing. You played the characters out perfectly, a great read.

Thank you!!!

 

[Publius68]

Nice comment, and a new reader looking to delve into my catalog. Noice!

One of the pleasures of Literotica (apart from the obvious one) is discovering a new writer. You read a well-written, interesting and hot story, then discover a huge back catalogue, each with a red H. I'm going to be a busy gal!

Thanks, @KachinaDoll, I hope you like the exploration.

 

[SouthernCrossfire]

I published Tanya's Tutor and the Romani Ring, my Halloween Contest story, this morning and it was immediately bombed coming out of the gate. That was really disappointing considering how much research and writing effort went into it, making it difficult to go back to sleep. However, this gem popped in a little later:

Landmandragon commented:

Wow! An unique story on Lit, at least in my experience. I really, really enjoyed it and congratulate the author on the brilliant plot.

Thanks, Landmandragon! That made my day!

 

[Actingup]

The reception to my newest story has been pretty great, but these comments made me happy.

Wasn't sure how well a dumb little romantic story would fare in Fetish, but it seems to be doing okay. And there's not even any sex... So I'm still expecting a few "WTF" reactions and scores.

What's really great IMHO is how these well respected commentators have followed you into the dark pond to play. I'd never considered writing anything for Fetish, but I might have to reevaluate.

 

[Actingup]

I got some first-up bombs on my very dark comedy of a Halloween story yesterday, similar to @SouthernCrossfire above (and by the way, once those bombs are removed, SC, you'll be well up in the upper reaches of scores...). But it settled down overnight, and I love the lift that thoughtful comments from respected peers can bring - thank you!

@PennyThompson What a deliciously horrible story... Corporate power struggle as literal cannibalism is far from subtle, but the horror of supervisors wringing their employees dry is definitely a resonant fear! Lilith is both terrifying and unreasonably hot, one might see the appeal of joining her for dinner...

@UpperNorthLeft Great story! I loved the use of the corporate ladder as a metaphor for the food chain of several truly chilling apex predators. Consider me appropriately pre-horrified a few weeks prior to Halloween.

@Privates1stClass A superb Halloween-based Machiavellian story for sure. I thoroughly enjoyed it from beginning to end. Good luck in the contest.

@Eosphorus What an awesome story! It hooked me right away, and kept getting better as it went along. Smart, clever, and beautifully written. Good job on the symbolism around the names as well as the garden. Also, I’m going to memorize your words about AI’s negative impact. You put the matter so succinctly yet powerful. Well done!

 

[Erozetta]

What's really great IMHO is how these well respected commentators have followed you into the dark pond to play. I'd never considered writing anything for Fetish, but I might have to reevaluate.

It's been fun there, fairly open and receptive crowd, even for cuckold. I've done three stories in Fetish so far (Collars & Cravings - collars and serving/pleasure from giving pleasure, The Magician's Doll - dollification and public grinding, and Lyin' Eyes - cuckold, all decently rated and commented on.) I highly suggest giving it a shot. See below for comments on the other two stories, most are on Lyin' Eyes, of course, lol:

 

[PennyThompson]

I'd never considered writing anything for Fetish, but I might have to reevaluate.

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