What to do if no single category fits a story?

[mtwain4u]

Any suggestions are appreciated as to which category I should select for a story.

The basic plot line is that a happily married husband and wife are out for the evening. While driving back to their hotel they come across a disabled car and give its driver a ride back to town. The wife sits on the strangers lap and during the course of the ride he ends up fingering her to orgasm, all without the husband knowing. The wife is generally conservative, so she's reluctant. But, nothing is forced, it just sort of happens by accident.

It's more seduction than anything else. And, while it involves a straying wife I didn't think it would really fit in "Loving Wives" since there's no all out sex.

Thanks for your suggestions.

 

[Hypoxia]

I would aim for Erotic Couplings.

 

[PennLady]

Yeah, Erotic Couplings seems best. Non-con/Reluctance would be my next suggestion, but it's not a great fit there.

 

[stlgoddessfreya]

If there's any element of Non-Con/Reluctance in a story, I'd generally say put it there. Even if another category fits the over-all story better, that's a hard limit on enjoyment for a lot of people and your votes and comments will reflect that. By the same token, I'd avoid Loving Wives unless you're very familiar with the politics of the category and certain that's the place for your story - all-out sex or not. Since the husband doesn't know about it or see them, I think Hypoxia and PL are right, it fits EC better than anything else. The reluctance seems mild enough that I'd be surprised if you caught flack for it there.

 

[Hypoxia]

I suggested EC instead of NC because you wrote: "The wife is... reluctant. But, nothing is forced, it just sort of happens by accident. It's more seduction than anything else." If she said NO or STOP and he continued to finger her, then it's NC.

The salient puzzle is: Why is she sitting in the stranger's lap? The answer is probably: It's a small two-seat car, OR the back seat is crammed absolutely full. If it's a small sporty-type car, the seats are very close together -- so why doesn't the husband notice the passenger-seat activity? How tightly are the wife and the stranger squeezed into the seat? If it's a larger car with no rear-seat space, are the front seats bench or bucket? If bench seats, then again, why doesn't the husband notice? He can't even tell that his wife is cumming? I'm sure that if I was driving anything smaller than a bus, I would notice if the woman sitting next to me climaxed.

All these points can be handled in writing, one way or another. I'm not saying it's a dumb plot bunny, just that some care is needed in the story setup. Have fun!

 

[SikFuk]

I'd go with the Fragrant Finger category.

 

[geronimo_appleby]

novels and novellas, if it's long enough ... the story, i mean, btw

 

[PennLady]

novels and novellas, if it's long enough ... the story, i mean, btw

I always forget about that category.

 

[mtwain4u]

thank you!

Thank you to everyone for you suggestions.

It's a little over 7000 words, so I don't know if that qualifies for Novella or not. Although, it is the first chapter of a continuing story.

I "think" I've got the car situation handled so that it is plausible enough for the reader.

We'll see I guess.

Unless I hear otherwise I'll go with erotic couplings.

Thanks again!

 

[NaokoSmith]

I think Erotic Couplings is best too. Don't go in Loving Wives without TXRad's sharkproof suit!

I don't think your story quite fits the LW category; Loving Wives readers look for Burn The Bitch stories in which the husband of some silly careless woman who Did Not Realise What a Treasure She Had gets his revenge. I read one the other day with 126 comments! They were fantastic!

 

[mtwain4u]

Thanks Again - Erotic Couplings it is!

I finally got it posted. I'd be thrilled if any of you would give it a read and let me know what you think. It's not really geared to be a stroke story as much as setting the foundation for future chapters.

Thanks for any feedback or comments.

The Unfolding, Chapter 1

 

[Zeb_Carter]

Put then in a two seat runabout spaceship and put it in Sci-Fi.

Ah well...to late...never mind.

 

[TamLin01]

Seven K is nowhere near Novella length.

I'm always reluctant to stick anything in Erotic Couplings, since it's such a non-indicative banner.

I don't see why Loving Wives isn't a fit. Just because the guy's dick stays in his pants doesn't make it not a story about a straying wife.

 

[mtwain4u]

On the surface the title "Loving Wives" does seem the best. But my understanding is that "Loving Wives" is really a misnomer. It's been said that category is really tough to submit in, unless you have a humiliated slut type of story. At least, that's what I've been told.

 

[Trixareforkids]

Followed the link to your story. Very nice erotic writing. I like the set up for future chapters. If this goes where it appears to be heading and you maintain the same level of writing, this series will be on my favorites list.

I'm sure there was something along the way to critique but I got lost in the wonderfully slow unfolding and have quite forgotten whatever it may have been.

 

[loquere]

Go with the category that encapsulates the most dominant theme in the story.

 

[mtwain4u]

Thank you!

I'm a "rookie" so its encouraging to know you enjoyed it.