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Voice Spider

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A writer, painter, occultist, studier of religions, furry, mascoter, and general fun loving guy.

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Celeste Bath

Porn Star Family

D.B. Story

Synthia The Early Days

Esmeralda Greene

The "Greene Shorts" Bestiality Collection; Volume 1

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Graveyard Greg

Welcome to Cappuccinos!

(4.00 from 1 review)

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Selena Kitt

A Modern Wicked Fairy Tale: Bluebeard (erotic erotica bdsm romance)

Interzone 240 May - Jun 2012

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Smashwords book reviews by Voice Spider

Taboo on May 06, 2011

I picked this book up looking for a good quick read that would pleasure the senses. Unfortunatly, the stories are like short porn films...viewed on a scrambled channel. The problem is lack of details. The action is fast, quick, and leaves you feeling unfulfilled. Very few details are given about the physical sensations, the emotional sensations, and read more like letters to trashy porn magazines. I should have read a preview of this before purchasing it. Otherwise, I could have spent my money on a better written anthology.
Family Ties; A Short Story of Incest on July 20, 2011

A very excellent read in my mind. Good descriptions, hot action, and the follow up with the Father and Daughter is so scorching I think my fingertips burnt! Very well written, and I am looking forward to more works of this caliber from Greene in the future.
His Daughter's Best Friend on July 20, 2011

Very well written, and the back and forth between the two persons involved is a nice touch that add to the flavor. A nice simple and hot read that I will be revisiting more than once I am sure. Keep up the good work!
An Anniversary to Remember on July 20, 2011

There's a LOT of buildup to the final 'climax' of the story as it were. Highly enjoyable and overall a well written story. The only drawback would be its length, but as I said, the buildup is worth it and should a reader actually read it (and NOT skip to the well written, final sex scene) then they will be primed to explode when they reach it. (and frustrated as the twins which would be the point) Overall, a good read, and one I have read a couple times now for the sheer pleasure of it.
Diary of a Nympho: The Collection Volume One on Oct. 21, 2011

Let me start by taking a snippit from the description of the book: "Nothing is held back, or censored. Tales of men in uniform, school girl crushes, best friends, and more, are revealed in explicit detail in stories you won't soon forget. Raw, gritty, and sure to make you beg for more, Diary of a Nympho is sex at its dirtiest!" Ok, let me state this first off. If you are looking for dirty and raw sex, this isn't it. In fact the stories almost read like they are from a romance novel rather than an erotic writer. The details aren't that indepth, the writing isn't that descriptive, and the stories themselves feel like the reader is just skimming the experience rather than getting into the "explicit detail" that they were promised. Yes, some of the subject matter is taboo...sort of. Actually, not really at all. So the stories don't even really have that to tempt new readers with. The diary form is an interesting way to present these stories. That said, the character writes like she's fifteen instead of 'as age' as she is supposed to be. This gets to be annoying after awhile as she goes on and on about things you could really care less about. There's no character building here as well. Oh sure, you could argue that it's erotic fiction, but that's no reason NOT to have some form of a decent plot or character development to the stories. They are, after all, connected in a long string. In the end, don't pick this collection up unless you are really, really desperate for erotic fiction. You'll do better going and finding another writer, one that will give you the gritty details that will leave you panting in your bed rather than skimming the story because you've gotten bored with it.
Fathers and Daughters; A Short Story of Incest on Oct. 21, 2011

The more and more that Esmeralda writes, the more and more I find her writing improving in both its quality as well as the subject matter. She has definatly found her audience and subject matter. I highly recommend this story, you won't be disapointed.
The Innsmouth Syndrome on Oct. 27, 2011

This is this author's first attempt at an ebook, and for that, they did a pretty good job. Besides a couple editorial mistakes the overall story is really well done. I thought his treatment of Innsmouth to be really faithful to Lovecraft and added just the right amount of atmosphere. There were a couple points where that description carried on perhaps a bit too far, but that was only in two instances that I noticed. The modernization of the old blood in Innsmouth was pretty interesting, as was the suggestion of how it was happening and what could be the cause. It brought the older tale up to speed and though it didn't present a lot of useless detail in this regards, it added just the right amount of flavor. All in all, I suggest this short read. It's about 80pgs at normal novel font, so a quick one or two day read depending on your pace. If you are a fan of the Innsmouth story or the movie Dagon, I suggest this story to you. You won't be disapointed.
Deathless on Oct. 28, 2011

4.5 stars, easily. This novella was an amazing read. Let me say that flat out. I loved the characters and they were well written for the legnth of the piece. Ivan was a personal favorite of mine just with the way he reacted to the world around him, especially as it continually went to more and more bizzare places. I really didn't know what to expect from this book when I initially got it but I was more than impressed. The editing is well done, the writing is superb, and the story itself is very well planned out and executed. The only hitch I found in the whole story, and I had to wrack my brain for it, is that Ivan talks about how exhausted he is a number of times in the story. Be it how his sides hurt, or how he will pay for it when it is all over, or how he would work out if he survived the encounter, it's mentioned a lot for such a short read. But as I mentioned, I had to actually activly think of something that bothered me. If you are looking for a good piece to read, furry or not, pick this up. I mean it. Electronic from Smashwords like I did, or in paper form, it's worth it. Hell, I'll be getting the paper version at the next con I go to even though I have the electronic one. It was that enjoyable!
The Call of Distant Shores on March 06, 2012

Though some of the stories contained within this collection aren't exactly Cthulhuian or Elder God stuff, they do hold true to Lovecraftian storytelling. The writing is well done and the stories themselves are very well planned out and executed wonderfully. Each is fairly unique in what they present to the reader and the subject matter they contain. As with all collections, some stories were more enjoyable than others. Wilson himself admits that he has never really considered himself a fan of Lovecraft, but in saying that, it helps rather than hinders his writing in this collection. It means he doesn't stick to the tropes of the material and instead branches out into other areas. So why four stars you ask? Because as mentioned above, as with all anthologies, there are stories I enjoyed, and others that I cared less for where it seemed that the author was perhaps trying too hard to stretch his wings in areas he was not experienced in writing. ('Death, and His Brother Sleep' being the first that comes to mind) Though one can hardly be faulted for trying new things, I feel that perhaps they could have been refined before seeing publication with other, more successful stories. That said, I do recommend this book, and from the looks at reviews on other sites, so do many others. If you are a fan of Lovecraft's style, check out this book. Many of the stories will have you coming back to the anthology time and time again after you set it down.
Silk on March 09, 2012

Before I begin, let me state: I am a male reading erotica for females, I understand that. The story itself is interesting, and had a lot of potential to it despite the feeling that it was less important than the actual erotica. The characters were interesting despite what little we are given, and though the muder mystery gets solved with next to no effort, I do understand that it's there to drive the erotica. Which brings me to the parts that as a male took me out of the story. Never in my life, in any of the fights I have taken part of, erotic or not, have I managed to maintain an erection during it. It's not part of the biology for a male to keep one when he feels his life is in danger. However, in this story, the male lead despite being assaulted by a hot and lovely woman, manages to keep his through the encounter. Erotic, yes. Realistic, no. Then there was the fact that the female lead falls in love the instant she has sex, as does the man. I know this is a fantasy, and due to the legnth of the piece pretty much required, but it's also unrealistic. Yes, yes, I know, it's a romantic erotic piece, these things happen in such pieces. Those were not my only issues with the story. Pillow puts a lot of different things into a very small story: Superheros, super science, secret agents, vampires...you see where I am going with this? For the story's size, there is just too much being crammed into such a tiny area. Had she placed fewer items into it and concentrated on those, the story would have been a lot stronger. And I want to stress here that there IS a storyline that had a lot of potential behind this piece. Had the plot been expanded upon, their relationship more than just a meet and f*ck, this would have been a wonderful story to read, and well worth another star or two. I was going to mark this a three star rating though I felt it was a 2.5 star book. What made me go for 2 stars instead was the fact that this book is not worth the $4.99USD I paid for it. Had it been longer, or the story expanded and fleshed out, it would have easily been worth the $5, but where it stands now, it unfortunatly is not. Overall, I wouldn't purchase this book again and don't recommend it. At the price it's offered at for what you get is just not worth it.
Don't Clean the Aquarium - Volume I in the Complete Works of Jeffrey Osier on March 28, 2012

Jeffrey Osier is mentioned in this book's description as being called the next Lovecraft. Those are some pretty big shoes to fill, and I have to say, he does a good job filling them. The first story in this anthology (which mirrors the name of this collection) is VERY Lovecraftian, and also very powerful. It's easily the best story in the anthology in my opinion. That said, don't let that fool you, the rest are just about as good and capture a lot of powerful emotions in them. The writing style is well done, though I did find myself struggling at times with the stories of the young boys. The reason for this is just that sometimes the action would go a certain way and the way it was described was a bit lacking. That said, those stories also recalled my days as an angry boy with nothing but the world to lash out at for no other reason than being male. It was a powerful thing to remember, and Jeffrey captures it beautifully. If you like Lovecraft's works, pick this one up. If you like powerful writing, pick this book up. Hell, just pick it up. It's a good series of stories, well written with wonderful language, and it captures powerful emotive states that will have you savoring it like a fine multiple course meal.
How the West Was Weird on March 28, 2012

A wonderful collection of weird western fiction spanning not only the standard fare of cowboys and zombies/creatures/werewolves but also a nice helping of modern day and futuristic stories as well, something a lot of people forget is ALSO part of the weird west genre. After setting this book down I thought back to all the stories within it and have to say that none really struck me as sub-par. Even the final story set in modern times, though less interesting and lacking in a lot of the weird west theme, is still a wonderful story to read. I had found myself coming back to this book again and again as I read it, unable to put it down as I promised myself one more story. This is a superb collection of weird west stories and if anyone has any interest in this genre you can't do wrong by adding this to your collection of fiction. Well done stories, edited with skill, and overall left me with a satisfied feeling. I recommend this collection.
Just Another Cat Girl, Part 1: Out of the Frying Pan and into... on April 12, 2012

When I first picked this book up, I thought I was in for another spank book. What I got was a surprise in the gender turn around, and then what came across as a wonderfully erotic book that had me squirming on the train. Well written (with the odd mistake as pointed out by the reviewer below) with good characters and believable conversation and actions, (though a little heavy on the 'slut' aspect of the main character) the story ends up giving you more than your fair share of erotic action. One problem I had was the formatting issues for the epub version, where the text would grow and shrink in size from paragraph to paragraph. This, though distracting, didn't take away from the story, but it did undercut the finished look of the story. The other problem I had with the story were the anatomy size of Guy, as 14" is unbelievable. Jonah Falcon has the world's largest penis at 13.5". Yes, I know this is a fantasy world where genetic manipulation is key, but for an athlete to be carrying around that much package just seems...cumbersome. Yet, like the formatting issues of the story, it didn't take away from just how hot the story itself was. In the end, this was a gem where I expected poorly written smut. A hot read I will read again, and again, and now look forward to the other two stories of this series.
Daddy's Favorites: Darla on April 21, 2012

Not a bad read. Short, but the action comes on fast and heavy, with enough background to make it at least a little believable. Darla acts younger than her 18 years, something that seems common in pseudoincest stories which breaks down a bit of the believablity. Other than that, and a climax (literally) that is cut short and unsatisfactory, the story has enough heat to keep the reader entertained. If you enjoy Kitt's other works, this one is worth adding to your collection. If you are looking for a really good read, Kitt has some other amazing stories that will get your motor running far faster and harder than this story.
Like a Mask Removed, Volume 1: Erotic Tales of Superheroes on May 16, 2012

This anthology was an interesting read, covering a number of different pairings and situations to arouse the reader. The stories run from really short with little to no character development to those that allow you into the lives and heads of the characters involved. The writing is fairly well done, with no overly large mistakes in any of the stories. Each had its own voice which was nice to see in a collection of short stories, and the situations presented were varied enough that I didn't get bored reading them. However, some of the stories seemed to end abruptly when they felt like they should have continued on or there should have been more substance to the story. The story about the Merman being the one that comes to mind the quickest in this regard. There is a huge build up of back story with very little pay off in the end. I half expected the story to continue on, but unfortunatly it didn't. The level of violence in the male/male stories was a little disconcerning, especially after the first male/male story in the collection which was rather tender. (though still rather hard and rough, but definatly lacking the violence of later stories) I recognize that this is a turn on for some readers, it just wasn't my own personal taste. (which is why it didn't effect my score for this story) In the end, this is a good collection, and one that tackles a wonderful topic. Though well written and put together, the stories themselves aren't exceptional. I will say though that they are worth a read, and that if you are into super heros, this collection is for you!
Trolley No. 1852 on May 18, 2012

I have a love hate relationship with this book. After all I have heard about Edward Lee, I picked this book up expecting a lot more than what I got. The writing of the actual story itself is really well done, if though a little too over descriptive, even for someone mimicing Lovecraft's writing. Yet despite that, the words flow well together and create a wonderfully written tale. Yet this is off-set by the story that bookends that tale about Lovecraft himself where the writing is actually almost abysmal in the way it is approached. As it is written in third person rather than first, there is no real reason to phrase the language in such a way as to make it seem as if it's from HP's mind. (and poorly at that no less) To be frank, the whole part of the story about Lovecraft could easily be removed and the actual Trolly story kept, and this story would love nothing. In fact, it would be a lot stronger and more enjoyable. As for Edward Lee's gross out horror which he is so well known for...it's lacking in this story unless you don't have access to the internet. There was only one actual account in this story where the story got close to getting to me, and that was simply the textural description of the Trogg's semen. Other than that, nothing else in this story was overly line crossing in its subject matter. Another thing that is distraction is the 12" penis that the main character is endowed with. I never understood why authors who can't seem to understand the workings of the human body continually put disproportioned penis sizes in their stories. It detracts from the actual story itself, and is beyond realistic. Anyone who has read any of the medical and personal accounts of those blessed/cursed with said size understands that they are anything but pleasurable. Ron Jeremy has a 9.75" penis and has his own set of issues involving it, so 12" would be even worse. I also found the final confrontation of the story to be fairly weak in its resolution, though the actual ending of the Trolly story was sufficiently Lovecraftian to make up for it. All in all, if you are a Lovecraft fan, this story is a good one to read if you ignore the story that surrounds the actual story of 'Trolly No. 1852'. Had the book-end story been removed this would easily be a 4-4.5 star story.
The Blade to Your Hand on May 18, 2012

This story starts you off in the middle of action that leaves you feeling like you missed out on the first half of the story. But as the story progresses it becomes a wonderful piece of work that leaves you wishing there was more at the end. The writing is solid with little to no complaints other than the choppy opening to the story and what I like to call the 'furry factor'. Though this is a piece of furry fiction, the 'furry factor' is decidingly lacking in the piece. You could take that fact out of this story and nothing at all would change. Species are mentioned only in passing and any and all traits associated with anthropormorphic physiology is missing almost completely. I found that to be disapointing as the 'furry factor' becomes simple window dressing and nothing more. But that aside, a short and wonderful read.
Just Another Cat Girl, Part 2: Earning Your Pay on May 26, 2012

A continuation of the story about a man turned cat-woman, this series continues to provide what the first did. I was a bit disapointed in the sex in the beginning of this story. It was quick, not very descriptive, and generally kind of boring except where one's imagination filled in the details. But then we get to the part with Kurt, the fox-man. Suddenly the sex gets ramped up into a level that left me squirming in my seat. Panther-woman/fox-man sex with a high level of S&M thrown in leads to one very, very hot scene. The rape scene wasn't my cup of tea, and seemed to be glazed over perhaps just for the reason of its subject matter. Bath also did a good job showing that though it WAS rape, it was semi-consentual and the female lead was okay with it. All in all, I find myself looking forward to Bath's next piece in the series and I hope they continue to write these stories with the same level of intensity that I've come to expect from this series. All in all, a very hot read, and one I would definatly recommend.
Restless On Boot Hill on May 27, 2012

Possibly one of the better Weird West stories I've read that blends elements of Lovecraft with the wild west setting. The characters were believable and just the right amount of history was given to them that it made you want to read more without drowning you in useless details. The setting is well written, from the actions of those around the main group of characters to the description of Boot Hill itself. My only problem with this story is that the subtle details that linked it to Lovecraft and Robert Chambers. They were a nice level of subtle to begin with, and had they been kept at that level it would have been a nice treat for those that had knowledge of such things. But instead they go into greater detail in regards to the play and King in Yellow which sort of ruins the mystery behind what was going on. I feel it could have been done in such a way that it would have worked storywise if you didn't know about the play, yet any knowledge of that work would have made it a nice mental treat. But beyond that, the writing is good, the story is well told and entertaining to read. The climax was well done and just the right amount of excitement, and all in all, I really enjoyed this tale. If you like westerns, I suggest this for you. If you like weird westerns, definatly pick this one up.
Daddy & His Little Baby on May 30, 2012

Short. Very, very short. Very little plot, and very little of anything else. The sex starts almost immediatly and though somewhat hot, isn't anything special. I would have given it three stars until I reminded myself that I paid $3 for something so short and weak story-wise. Definatly not worth the money. Spend it on authors who charge the same amount for longer, more fulfilling material.
A Dead God's Wrath on May 30, 2012

This is a nice little story. It was an interesting read that had a pretty constant pace. The characters were believable, as was the setting. As it's written from someone from that time's point of view, there is an appropriate amount of confusion when he's confronted by technologies he doesn't understand. The action is smooth, the villians are just the right amount of disturbing to make you dislike them. All in all, a really well put together story. That said, in the end when Mary is explaining things, the references are so vague that I couldn't piece together just who they were. Yes, the references in regards to the book she was reading and her abilities hint at one thing, but there's not enough definition given to give a solid answer. I know that due to the time period the main character lives in, his understanding would be limited. However, there would have been other ways to perhaps give a little more information to the readers without compromising that character. Overall, a good short story, one that I would love to see more of to discover more about the characters involved. The mystery of the weird west was captured perfectly, as was the brutality of the wild west. If you are a fan of the genre, pick this one up. It's worth the read and a steal at its price.
Encounters: Cat Woman on May 30, 2012

I picked this up for a quick arousing tale. What I got was a lot more. D.B.Story has written something that I honestly have to say is magical. It's an incredibly hot story, with some of the best erotic scenes I have ever read in fiction. The right amount of detail mixed with the right amount left to the imagination leaves you breathless and wanting more. Couple that with a plot that not only engages the reader, but grips you with the story and keeps you reading NOT for the erotica, but for the story itself. I'm not ashamed to say that this story made me cry. That took me by surprise and should tell you something about this tale. It's more than erotic situations with cat women, it's a story about living with them, caring for them, and growing with them. D.B.Story, despite dealing with anthropormorphic animals writes a story that speaks to all us pet owners and teases our experiences with our pets to the fore. A very, very well written story, one I will read again and again for sure, and one that I recommend VERY highly to anyone who is interested in writing anything anthropormorphic related. If you are into anthro animals, pick this book up. If you are a cat person looking for something different to get your blood racing, pick this book up. Hopefully you too will be as pleasantly surprised as I was with this treasure of a tale.
The Old One on May 31, 2012

A very well done short horror story, The Old One was a fun read. Built with the right amount of suspense, crazy people, and a horrific monster that you only really get the barest of glimpses of, this story handles its theme really well. The characters are well done for the most part, some of them feel a little thin, but all in all it's such a minor detail among everything else you barely notice. Two problems I did have with this story have nothing to do with the plot, characters, or any aspect of the horror itself. (all of which were well done) My main problem with the story is the use of 'OK' rather than 'Okay' throughout the story, something that most word processors will catch. When you have a sentance going on with all lower case letters, and suddenly a fully capitalized 'OK' appears it tends to drag readers out of the story where a lower case 'okay' would have worked better. My second problem was the author's love of short sentances. Usually used for high tension situations to denote a faster pace, when used for things such as descriptions of people and settings, it just feels like you're being bombarded by factual rocks. It really detracked from the story, especially when combined with the smattering of 'OK's hiding within the story. Yet despite all that, this is a good read and I really enjoyed it. The way the monster was handled was wonderful and I liked the fact that you reall never see it, nor does its existance ever really get explained. It just is, which fits it perfectly. Definatly a good story to pick up.
Just Another Cat Girl, Part 3: Even Cat Girls Fall in Love on June 02, 2012

A nice conclusion to the trilogy of cat girls stories from Bath. Like each one, the sex was different than the previous two stories and equally as hot. The inclusion of the the panther man was a nice touch and it was good to see the main character finally happy. Well written, hot as hell, and a wonderful read, like the other two stores by Bath, I recommend this one as well. I really don't have any complaints in regards to this story. It was everything I expected from the previous stories in this series and I do hope that Bath will write more stories of this nature. A truely good and hot read. One I will read again and again with the rest of this trilogy, and one I will continue to recommend to my friends.
Succor the Child: a Lovecraftian Short Story on June 02, 2012

Very short story that captures a lot of Lovecraftian themes in a small space and time. Very pleased with how this one came together and how well it was written. Some of the images brought to life by Loomis' prose are simply amazing and she does a good job with Lovecraftian language. All in all, a pleasing little mythos tale that any fan of Lovecraft will enjoy.
Daddy's Dirty Little Virgin (Daddy Sex Stories) on June 03, 2012

A short story that gets right to the sex pretty quickly. It's hot, quick and descriptive in all the ways it should be. Well worth the cheap price and hot enough to get your blood pounding. A good buy for anyone looking for a good story for a quick 'break'.