LiterallyLiterate
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Hey, just wanted to air an idea I’ve been toying with for general feedback and potential ideas and plot twists.
I’m thinking a long-format story with a (very) slow progression. I’ve not put oen to paper yet, but I easily see this going into 50k+ words.
So, the setup:
Mid-forties man, divorced or a widower, no kids, at least not who live at home at any rate.
One day, he sees his neighbor’s teen daughter who has been away for a few years to go to school in another city. The MC and his ex/late wife have always been like spare uncle/aunt to this adorable, slightly dorky and insecure girl.
Now, however, she’s all grown up, gorgeous and hot like hell, but still a little introverted and shy.
The MC is obviously smitten and gets obsessed with the idea of having her in any way he can, and so he begins slow, grooming her and building up her confidence and trust.
This is the general premise, and I have lots of ideas for the larger details. I kind of like the idea of the MC being a photographer, probably just a hobbyist, maybe professional. Or maybe a sketch artist? Something to guve him an excuse to be around her eventually, even though it will start with just catching glimpses through the fence or a window, a ‘chance’ encounter at the mall and so on, each encounter building the tension and obsession.
A couple of points to consider:
His or her POV?
Is she positive or negative to his attention?
Has she, perhaps, harbored a secret Oedipus complex for him, even though they’re not related?
I see this as an E/V story, but could just as easily be a N/R story. Thoughts?
And lastly, is this something people would like to read? I’m seeing the ending as him finally getting her in bed and gaining his prize. I don’t have any ‘happily-ever-after’ ideas to spin, but if it turns out good there’s always the possibility of a sequel or two.
I’m thinking a long-format story with a (very) slow progression. I’ve not put oen to paper yet, but I easily see this going into 50k+ words.
So, the setup:
Mid-forties man, divorced or a widower, no kids, at least not who live at home at any rate.
One day, he sees his neighbor’s teen daughter who has been away for a few years to go to school in another city. The MC and his ex/late wife have always been like spare uncle/aunt to this adorable, slightly dorky and insecure girl.
Now, however, she’s all grown up, gorgeous and hot like hell, but still a little introverted and shy.
The MC is obviously smitten and gets obsessed with the idea of having her in any way he can, and so he begins slow, grooming her and building up her confidence and trust.
This is the general premise, and I have lots of ideas for the larger details. I kind of like the idea of the MC being a photographer, probably just a hobbyist, maybe professional. Or maybe a sketch artist? Something to guve him an excuse to be around her eventually, even though it will start with just catching glimpses through the fence or a window, a ‘chance’ encounter at the mall and so on, each encounter building the tension and obsession.
A couple of points to consider:
His or her POV?
Is she positive or negative to his attention?
Has she, perhaps, harbored a secret Oedipus complex for him, even though they’re not related?
I see this as an E/V story, but could just as easily be a N/R story. Thoughts?
And lastly, is this something people would like to read? I’m seeing the ending as him finally getting her in bed and gaining his prize. I don’t have any ‘happily-ever-after’ ideas to spin, but if it turns out good there’s always the possibility of a sequel or two.