Does anyone have a couple of hours to spare?

[SamScribble]

Generally, I write stand-alone short stories.

Occasionally, I write a sequel. I may have even written a prequel. (Or was that in another life?)

But almost every stand-alone short story I write attracts comments to the effect: I can’t wait for the next chapter.

And now a chap (I assume he’s a chap) who has been waiting for some time – and reminding me on a number of occasions that he has been waiting for some time – for a non-existent next chapter has informed me that he has now ‘took it down from 5 stars to 3 stars because of how long its been left unfinished’.

Would anyone like to write him a ‘next chapter’?

 

[NoJo]

Generally, I write stand-alone short stories.

Occasionally, I write a sequel. I may have even written a prequel. (Or was that in another life?)

But almost every stand-alone short story I write attracts comments to the effect: I can’t wait for the next chapter.

And now a chap (I assume he’s a chap) who has been waiting for some time – and reminding me on a number of occasions that he has been waiting for some time – for a non-existent next chapter has informed me that he has now ‘took it down from 5 stars to 3 stars because of how long its been left unfinished’.

Would anyone like to write him a ‘next chapter’?

Sure. I'll write the dickhead a 'next chapter' he'll never forget, if you want. But I'm warning you, all your stories will suffer for it

 

[RejectReality]

Even if this person considers themselves a fan, the moment they made that comment ( never mind actually casting a low vote ) they crossed the line into troll territory, and deserve zero consideration.

Generally, I write stand-alone short stories.

Occasionally, I write a sequel. I may have even written a prequel. (Or was that in another life?)

But almost every stand-alone short story I write attracts comments to the effect: I can’t wait for the next chapter.

And now a chap (I assume he’s a chap) who has been waiting for some time – and reminding me on a number of occasions that he has been waiting for some time – for a non-existent next chapter has informed me that he has now ‘took it down from 5 stars to 3 stars because of how long its been left unfinished’.

Would anyone like to write him a ‘next chapter’?

 

[mynameisben]

Generally, I write stand-alone short stories.

Occasionally, I write a sequel. I may have even written a prequel. (Or was that in another life?)

But almost every stand-alone short story I write attracts comments to the effect: I can’t wait for the next chapter.

And now a chap (I assume he’s a chap) who has been waiting for some time – and reminding me on a number of occasions that he has been waiting for some time – for a non-existent next chapter has informed me that he has now ‘took it down from 5 stars to 3 stars because of how long its been left unfinished’.

Would anyone like to write him a ‘next chapter’?

I didn't know one could change their vote on a story once it's been cast.

No matter what you do, you can't stop a lunatic from doing what a lunatic will do. Especially a spiteful lunatic. Why you would even consider writing a 'next chapter' for the sole appeasement of a spiteful lunatic is beyond me. On the basis of his thinking, he'd probably give the sequel 3 stars just because it came so late. I can understand the desire to want to write to please your readers, but what you've got right here is a definite no win situation. It's best to just blow him off, write what You want to write, and refuse to feed a spiteful, blackmailing troll.


Ben

 

[ElectricBlue]

Here you go, Sam:

And they met the next year, and the year after that; and to the end of his days Sam never forgot the way she turned her head and smiled at him, as she walked around the corner out of sight.

The End.

 

[litfan10]

This is not a fan. This is a self absorbed piece of shit.

Make sure he never reads Misery.

 

[lovecraft68]

I'll do it, hell, I'll make it a series.

Chapter two, they do it in the shower
Chapter three, they do it in the pool.
Chapter four, she takes it in the ass
Chapter five he takes it in the ass
Chapter six, her mom joins in!

 

[lovecraft68]

I wonder if readers just don't look at the date of a story or don't care. I've had e-mails about 'looking forward to the sequel' on stories from 2012...its been nine years...um...don't think there's a sequel.

 

[SimonDoom]

That's one of the more dickish things I've heard of a reader doing. It would be tempting to do something nasty in reply but as NoJo says this person will just punish your stories more for it.

Dickish readers are best ignored.

 

[SamScribble]

Thank you, folks. It would seem that we are all of a mind. The chap will be waiting for a long time to come. Just hope that he doesn't trash too many of my other stories in the meantime.

 

[gunhilltrain]

I tell usually politely tell such people that it takes a while to write these things. Sometimes I admit that I don't even know what is going to happen next. So far I've been lucky and haven't had any problems with them.

 

[yukonnights]

I've never started a series that I didn't have an ending for. I never publish a part #1 without every part being complete. In general, the main reason I use the series approach is because the completed story would be too long for a comfortable read — in other words; I do it to make it more accessible to the readers.

I suppose some folks start off on a whim with no destination — and end up lost. I think I'd be pretty disappointed if I invested a lot of time reading a story only to discover it fizzles out. (Fizzle: end or fail in a weak or disappointing way.)

It begs the questions; Is my experiment with this story fair to those who will latch on for the ride? Do I not owe those for whom I write a complete story? Am I really up for spending the effort this story will require?

I don't use scoring to punish any author, but I wouldn't blame or shame anyone who voted low on an unfinished one — nor would I for a low score on an unfinished stand-alone story. I think it's said quite often that the reader is always right. Rather than criticize the reader, perhaps the authors should stand back and look more closely at their work. Is an unfinished story worthy of anything more than a low score?

In the case of a dead-end series where there is no intention of completing it, a short edit on part #1 saying as much would be the right thing to do IMO.

 

[Lady2020]

In a past life, I edited quite a few erotica stories. No telling how many excellent erotica writers go MIA for various reasons. One was in the US on a visa whose employer was screwing him around. My God, the man could write. Suspense, fantasy, other world, plot, series, hot sex, bdsm, vulnerability, etc.

 

[gunhilltrain]

I've never started a series that I didn't have an ending for. I never publish a part #1 without every part being complete. In general, the main reason I use the series approach is because the completed story would be too long for a comfortable read — in other words; I do it to make it more accessible to the readers.

I suppose some folks start off on a whim with no destination — and end up lost. I think I'd be pretty disappointed if I invested a lot of time reading a story only to discover it fizzles out. (Fizzle: end or fail in a weak or disappointing way.)

It begs the questions; Is my experiment with this story fair to those who will latch on for the ride? Do I not owe those for whom I write a complete story? Am I really up for spending the effort this story will require?

I don't use scoring to punish any author, but I wouldn't blame or shame anyone who voted low on an unfinished one — nor would I for a low score on an unfinished stand-alone story. I think it's said quite often that the reader is always right. Rather than criticize the reader, perhaps the authors should stand back and look more closely at their work. Is an unfinished story worthy of anything more than a low score?

In the case of a dead-end series where there is no intention of completing it, a short edit on part #1 saying as much would be the right thing to do IMO.

You are correct, but sometimes I don't have your discipline. But I could make an excuse. Like life itself, not every story has a neat ending.

 

[KeithD]

I don't start off thinking of anything I post here as a sectionalized series. I write what I write and if I decide to post it to Literotica, its existing length--completed before considering posting it to Literotica--determines whether it's a chaptered series at Literotica.

 

[MsNatalie99]

Generally, I write stand-alone short stories.

Occasionally, I write a sequel. I may have even written a prequel. (Or was that in another life?)

But almost every stand-alone short story I write attracts comments to the effect: I can’t wait for the next chapter.

And now a chap (I assume he’s a chap) who has been waiting for some time – and reminding me on a number of occasions that he has been waiting for some time – for a non-existent next chapter has informed me that he has now ‘took it down from 5 stars to 3 stars because of how long its been left unfinished’.

Would anyone like to write him a ‘next chapter’?

You should ask him who his favorite character is and start the story with them getting shot in the face. It will piss them off, and your ratings will suffer, but the message couldn't be more clear. In all seriousness though, don't let people bully you into writing. They may be your readers, but it's your story.

 

[SamScribble]

The point is, girls and boys, it's a single-part short story. There was never going to be a 'next chapter'.

 

[BuckyDuckman]

The point is, girls and boys, it's a single-part short story. There was never going to be a 'next chapter'.

I've got his "next chapter" in just two words:

Fuck off.

Mission accomplished and I didn't even need to use spellcheck!

(I would also recommend that you read the book or watch the movie, "Dolores Claiborne" - by Stephen King.)

 

[Omenainen]

I've got his "next chapter" in just two words:

Fuck off.

Mission accomplished and I didn't even need to use spellcheck!

But, he would have to fuck off for 375 times to meet the minimum word count. That's a lot of fucking off.

 

[Zeb_Carter]

Hell, I've readers ask for the next chapter when everyone died in the end of the first and only.

 

[gordo12]

Generally, I write stand-alone short stories.

Occasionally, I write a sequel. I may have even written a prequel. (Or was that in another life?)

But almost every stand-alone short story I write attracts comments to the effect: I can’t wait for the next chapter.

And now a chap (I assume he’s a chap) who has been waiting for some time – and reminding me on a number of occasions that he has been waiting for some time – for a non-existent next chapter has informed me that he has now ‘took it down from 5 stars to 3 stars because of how long its been left unfinished’.

Would anyone like to write him a ‘next chapter’?

I presume he commented on his action. Perhaps a simple comment back telling him the expectation of another chapter is his presumption. I'm sure he/she will be checking back, looking for your reaction.

Comments can work both ways.

 

[Abbafan]

I wonder if readers just don't look at the date of a story or don't care. I've had e-mails about 'looking forward to the sequel' on stories from 2012...its been nine years...um...don't think there's a sequel.

To be fair, I've seen some long gaps between entries in a series. I'm not sure why someone would assume a stand alone story would get a sequel, though.

 

[lovecraft68]

To be fair, I've seen some long gaps between entries in a series. I'm not sure why someone would assume a stand alone story would get a sequel, though.

I guess because they think there should always be more, but if the story doesn't have "chapter..." in front of it, the message should be its meant as a one and done.