I began spinning yarns at a young age, regaling my audience (my long suffering mother) each afternoon with tall tales of the second grade happenings of the day.
Years later, the duties of raising a family of five children curtailed my writing cravings until retirement allowed time to indulge my fertile imagination. I can now claim the dubious title of author without fearing being struck by lightning for lying. Over a dozen novels—only four published so far—and close to two dozen short stories total my output since I starting drawing SS checks. Retirement is grand.
Douglas Montgomery was a special young soul. He not only had special needs, but he had a special connection with God. During his short life, his mother chronicled his conversations with their Lord, Jesus Christ.
Heart On Fire
on Aug. 04, 2010
Oh, God. Another boss fucks the hot secretary tale, who of course was eager to get his big dick after hours. Well at least the author threw in a little extra--he's also a werewolf. Ho-hum.
A Lady Pays Her Penalties
on Aug. 15, 2010
My God, where to start. If you ever assumed that a sadist was always on one end of a cane or torture device and a masochist had to be on the other, then this twisted story will certainly dispel that notion. In this case they both reside in the same sick mind. I can't elaborate on the array of pain inducing methods described in it, but I will say that at the end that I was relieved. I can't say more for fear of giving away something that troubled me until the end, so enough said.
Bleep!
on Aug. 16, 2010
(no rating)
Hot but scary. I must remind myself what the twenty-second amendment is all about.
Bleep!
on Aug. 16, 2010
Okay, I’m back. The twenty-second amendment doesn’t actually apply to this story, it only limits the president and not congress, but I’m being picky. I know what the writers are trying to say. I’ve been trying to send one of my little gems to Smashword but I can’t get it to work so maybe the law referred to in this story is blocking it. Too bad.
Hannah's Choice
on Aug. 16, 2010
Taking heed from the other reviews, I only read the first few pages and the next ad.
Incredibly hot physical exam. In all the decades since I read of the ‘G’ spot, I’ve encountered few women who seemed to like it massaged and only one who actually squirted. But I keep hoping for more.
Savoring Master
on Aug. 16, 2010
It's too cerebral. Just a degree short of tedious.
Delicia Marie and the Saran Wrap Affair
on Aug. 16, 2010
Nice! A very good read. It's too bad they can't make it more together but they're probably making the right choice. Damn, I hope I didn't ruin it for the next reader.
That One Night in Vegas
on Aug. 17, 2010
All this hot sex and nobody paid. Now I know it's fiction.
Michael Gets a Harem
on Aug. 26, 2010
Too much verbiage and yet she stopped at the end saying she had gone too far. How silly.
The Stable Hand
on Aug. 26, 2010
Sorry, but this story is totally lacking logic. Many decades ago when I was twelve, I wrote a short story and I'm sure it was as bad as this one. (I don't remember if I finished it.) Erin, keep this story. In ten years you'll get a laugh out of it.
Right Round
on Aug. 26, 2010
What, no boiled pet rabbit?
No Orpheus
on Aug. 27, 2010
Sorry, but the story doesn't seem to match the description. Not very well. Too many things that didn't match anything.
Hypnotizing Chickens
on Aug. 27, 2010
Well written story, but I sure would have liked knowing who they were going to 'pop' and why. Too bad it wasn't the racist bastard.
Santa's Claws & Steven, Space Stowaway
on Aug. 27, 2010
I read a very similar story many years ago, but with a much grimmer ending. A young girl had to be jettisoned in outer space so that an already stripped down ship could make a much needed run with essential medicine. I'm glad this one had a happy ending.
What Would Junie B. Jones Do?
on Sep. 09, 2010
A very good story, although I could have done without the all-caps style. And I won't even mention the errors--oops, I already did. But it was only three, I think. I was absorbed so with the story, I didn't notice much.
Ghost Hand
on Sep. 10, 2010
Ghost and ghoulies and things that go hiss in the night.
The Eighth Sacrament
on Sep. 10, 2010
I am delighted to be the first, of what I’m sure will be many, reviews of this wonderful story. It is so refreshing to read something that is devoid of typos and other errors that so many other works have, my own included. The only criticism I have is, it is way too short. The author has enough plot and charters for a full novel and I can only hope that is what she is aiming toward. Keep up the good work!
Jon...A Desperate Prequel
on Sep. 10, 2010
Great story. I was so engrosed I wasn't even looking for typos.
The Cowboy's Wish
on Sep. 14, 2010
Titillating, but not what you’d call erotica, partner. But the humor makes up for it. I would love to see who wears out first. I suspect they are a good match.
Still Virgin
on Sep. 14, 2010
I hate to be the first to review this, because I'm not sure what I think about it. I will say, it's different.
The Three Space Ships
on Sep. 18, 2010
The author should have not used the name Gruff in the first sentence, it was a dead giveaway. However, it is a cute rendition.
Chelsea
on Sep. 20, 2010
A short anecdote, cute but saying little.
The Games We Play
on Sep. 20, 2010
What a delightful short story. I loved it.
Robbing Honey
on Sep. 22, 2010
I almost feel as if I should recuse myself from passing judgment on this story after the kind words the author tended toward me regarding my upcoming surgery. I take this opportunity to thank her again for those words. The story is a sweet slice of life, denoting the change of family status between a young boy and his now unfamiliar role of brother-in-law. The narrative is well written (although I wonder at the lack of spaces between sentences.) Could this be a formatting problem with a copying program?
Old Men & Young Virgins: From Adam On
on Sep. 23, 2010
I usually only go after the free stuff, stories that is, but I just had to read this one so I bought it. I liked the reference to John Updike’s ‘Rabbit’ series as I have just completed reading the novels in the last year. (Although Rabbit died at a younger age than I am.) And being an old man, I can identify with the men mentioned in this amusing little essay.
Science Fiction Pornography
on Sep. 25, 2010
(no rating)
I shouldn't review this. I only read the first two and couldn't make any sense of it so I quit.
It's the Eyes
on Sep. 26, 2010
Cute. But as the oldest brother in my family, I winced, trying to remember how I treated my younger brothers.
Variety of Shorts: Collection of 'Short' Works
on Sep. 26, 2010
An eclectic group of short stories. Well written and at least literate, which is more than I can say for a lot of works listed here.
Paths
on Sep. 27, 2010
A nice idyllic path to all the paths taken in life.
Killing Max
on Sep. 29, 2010
This story gave me whiplash. I didn’t start catching on until the middle but I’ll say no more about that other than say the world is full of 'ifs,' some bigger than others. Another great story from S. Wolf.
Bury The Past
on Oct. 14, 2010
Beautiful, heart-rending story.
Love Never Dies
on Oct. 30, 2010
A well written, sex for the senior set, story with an ending I don't want to give away, so I won't.
Immortal Blush
on Nov. 04, 2010
I thought the author was delaying describing the dilemma the goddess was in for dramatic effect. To not reveal it at all was very irritating. I didn’t like that at all.
Erotica Author Bares All
on Nov. 08, 2010
I was fortunate to download this delightful story when it was free, but I would have gladly paid. A great story well worth the price when one is placed on it. Lots of sex as usual from this prolific author. Job well done.
Lust in the Dust
on Nov. 10, 2010
A short, hot and well written story. Too bad it didn't include any of the other nights.
Fun With Dick
on Dec. 04, 2010
Way, way, too much sugar, chocolate, whipped cream, cinnamon, syrup, eggnog, chocolate sauce and other sticky stuff for my taste. Ew. His teeth should rot out.
Die Already
on Dec. 15, 2010
Strange, very strange.
Catherine's Wheel
on Dec. 16, 2010
I have not read such exquisite prose in a long while. The beautiful words describing the pitiful fate of poor Damon, how he will suffer. And how he will love it.
The Cat And The Fiddle
on Dec. 16, 2010
(no rating)
I should have paid closer attention to the tags of this story. If I had done so, I wouldn’t have down loaded it. The first paragraph was all I needed. I am so sick of stories where pain and submission are equated with love. I will not rate it because I don’t think my bias should come into play.
Aeroparts Factory
on Dec. 17, 2010
Interesting that this story of an Aeroparts Factory should come on the anniversary of the Wright brothers’ first flight. Well written story depicting greed and skullduggery in an unlikely age.
Well
on Dec. 18, 2010
Spooky it is. Spooky and sad.
A Real Boy
on Dec. 20, 2010
I can’t believe this story has been posted for a year and no one has reviewed it. But then I’ve had it downloaded for a while before I got around to reading it too. It is so funny I laughed out loud at several places and I seldom do that when I’m alone. It sure gives a new meaning to the term ‘woody’. Great job JL.
A Christian Analysis Of Atheism
on Dec. 22, 2010
I managed to wade through this muddled nonsense to the very end, though I don’t know why. I did find it interesting that the author sited many intelligent people whom he lists as atheists. I also found it disturbing that in the second to last paragraph, he seems to discount the occurrence of the Catholic inquisition of the middle ages. The author seems to say, 'If you're not with us, you're against us.'
Princess of Power
on Dec. 22, 2010
(no rating)
I guess the first thing to determine is, who is the author? Somehow I’ve downloaded two versions of this story with two different authors. Just today. Is it Jada Wright or London Shye. Either way it is the same unremarkable story. As I started reading it the first thing to jangle my senses was the tense switching. Past tense, present tense, past tense, all within the first two paragraphs. Getting annoyed with that, I skipped down to discover that this is not a complete story. So I didn’t bother finishing reading it. The author needs lessons in composition. Also anatomy lessons. If the slave losses his penis, it is an amputation, not a castration.
My little Christmas story
on Dec. 23, 2010
Sugary, but sweet enough to bring a tear to the eye. Very well done.
X is for X-mas
on Dec. 24, 2010
Cute update to an old tale. The author almost had me with the red herrings.
It Waits
on Dec. 26, 2010
Two paragraphs do not make even a short shory.
Portrait of Bittersweet
on Dec. 27, 2010
A well written but disturbing piece. Reminds one not to touch the artwork in a gallery.
Britney's Peers
on Dec. 27, 2010
Ah, the girl is wise beyond her years.
Princess of Power
on Dec. 28, 2010
Ashley, you are right. The current version is different from either of the two I downloaded on the twenty-second. The tense changes have been corrected. Also paragraph breakdowns. You’ll note that it was copyrighted in 2002. It seems there are more versions of this story than pseudonyms, which is okay, we writers are allowed to do that. What surprises me is, the reload didn’t strip away my review. I’ve seen writers do that. I suspect they want to get rid of unflattering reviews. Some can be so thin skinned. I’m glad this author chose not to do that. A review should be accepted for the reviewer’s opinion, flattering or not. Also, I finished reading the original version and found it rather disturbing. I wonder, also, if you read the same thing between the lines as I did at the childbirth scene. Was there a male twin born and disposed of? I can’t help wonder if Leanndra intends for the human race to die out at the end of her generation. I also wonder what time frame a ‘moon’ is. Obviously not a month, but then, we don’t know if this story is even set on planet Earth with its moon. I’ve downloaded the continuing story ‘Castle Queen,’ but haven’t read it yet. Perhaps more details will come with it. I've upgraded my rating to two stars with the corrections and look forward to reading the next segments.
A Digital Doomsday
on Dec. 28, 2010
I give it three stars for humor. I don't own any of the ithings so I'm not interested in any of them. So why did I download this and read it? It was short and free. I do agree with the reader mentioned near the end of the piece. I think the entire Internet system will come crashing down soon from overload. Maybe on Dec 22, 2012. Hmmmm.
The Iceman Cometh
on Dec. 29, 2010
Well, he couldn't say he hadn't been warned.
Dark
on Jan. 03, 2011
Hot story but too predictable.
Canaanite Barbie
on Jan. 04, 2011
Funny in a cute sort of way, or maybe it's cute in a funny sort of way.
Bone Saw
on Jan. 04, 2011
I can't say much about this disturbing story without giving away the ending, but I am reminded of Egar A Poe's victum in 'The Pit and the Pendulum.'
A Bestiary of Unnatural Women
on Jan. 06, 2011
Ashley, I have spent about an hour trying to conclude the gender of you first name before writing this review—checking your Bio first. Why? Because I don’t want to commit a faux pas (again—long story) when I speculate on something I’ve read or heard and definitely have concluded in the last few years reading erotic material on the Internet: that women write much better prose in the genre than men. Not that both sexes can’t and don’t produce total crap. They do. But this is supposed to be about your latest book, ‘A Bestiary of Unnatural Women.’ Though I’ve only read three of the stories to date—I like to savor something this good, like fine Christmas chocolates—I look forward to the other half dozen. Each of the three golden nuggets just blew me away. Having read ‘A Lady Pays Her Penalties,’ last summer, which I loved as well, and have downloaded ‘Wives in Service,’ in the fall, which I look forward to reading, I am convinced that women are the superior writers at this genre. None of your stories cross over into more than a titillating hint of porn. Keep up the good work and rest assured, when you decide to charge for it, I will gladly pay.
The Red Shoes
on Jan. 06, 2011
I read this twice, trying to understand the relationship between Caleb and Jane. Not husband/wife, not father/daughter. I guess in the end it didn't matter.
The Bonds of Wedlock
on Jan. 07, 2011
Such a wonderful dinner party. And the dessert, well who would have guessed? Certainly not Alan.
Tia Maria
on Jan. 07, 2011
Si, Senorita and Senora. Si! Si!
But a sentence or prehaps a partial paragraph seems missing near the hot scene. Por favor?
What About Bob?
on Jan. 08, 2011
A story as old as the industrial age.
Dead Letters
on Jan. 09, 2011
Beautiful story. Well written.
Thirty Minutes or Less
on Jan. 10, 2011
A story hot enough to overlook the grammatical and word usage errors. Loved it.
Traps
on Jan. 10, 2011
Okay, I read it. Now what did I read? It made no sense.
Kate and Ben
on Jan. 12, 2011
A very well written story, short but touching, very touching. I wondered why the author didn’t identify the war, but then I remembered that all wars have this story. I also wonder if there was a pronoun error in the last sentence. I can’t say more.
Carl The Caterpillar
on Jan. 12, 2011
I could read this to my youngest grandchild but I can’t save it. She’s in school now and will soon know about grammar, syntax and punctuation—all of which this story lacks. Also common sense. If the bird doesn’t eat, it will starve. Sorry, but that's the way life is.
One Wish
on Jan. 12, 2011
I re-read the wish and it still doesn’t seem to match the fulfillment. Maybe I’ve been reading too much lately.
Straustrup story
on Jan. 12, 2011
So I thought, one hundred fifty words. How could that go wrong. Oops!
The Bar
on Jan. 12, 2011
Aside from needing to read two-thirds of this story before I had the slightest idea what it was saying, I guess it was okay--sort of.
Adopted
on Jan. 14, 2011
This story did not match the description other than it was in English. Didn't like it at all.
The Vampire Across the Hall
on Jan. 14, 2011
It is amusingly different, but I can’t decide if I like it or not. So I’ll give it three stars and move on. Oh, by the way, how tall is 155 cm?
X-child
on Jan. 16, 2011
Very poorly written. Lacking proper grammar. I will not bother reading any further episodes.
Not Another Vampire Story
on Jan. 16, 2011
Okay, ten minutes or less to read less than nine hundred words wasn't such a waste. But I get annoyed with obvious 'tease' postings.
Night On A Boat
on Jan. 16, 2011
A couple of short pages. A couple of missing letters (typos?). And a bit of a timing problem. The protagonist was called out late a night, but ends by saying the sun was going down.
Stages of Invisibility
on Jan. 17, 2011
Poor guy. But don't we all feel that way sometimes.
The Volunteer
on Jan. 17, 2011
A slow and plodding start for such a quick and abrupt ending.
The Day The Earth Died
on Jan. 17, 2011
A compelling and realistic portrayal of what many experts consider to be an inevitable phase of Earth’s existence. It—the Earth—has survived it before and may again though it’s questionable if mankind will. We can only wait to see.
Dan's Accidental Convertible
on Jan. 17, 2011
A little hard to follow with the strange format but I guess that was the point. Not sure I understood the ending.
2012
on Jan. 19, 2011
Interesting, but will we be buried under 2012 stories in the next year and a half?
Peeping Tam
on Jan. 24, 2011
They stopped just when the good part seemed ready to start. Oh well, maybe next time.
A Taste Of Things To Cum
on Jan. 26, 2011
These two are doing so well on their own that I hate to criticize their terminology. I believe what Lance referred to as doggie style near the end of the story; the Kama Sutra calls The Reverse Cowgirl. But who am I to intervene during a good fuck.
Girls On Film
on Jan. 26, 2011
As Lucy said at the end, “You have a great job.” And Darren, you did a great job of writing. Speaking of jobs, where can I learn to take pictures like that? That’s the job I want!
Manet's Picnic
on Jan. 28, 2011
A clever juxtapositioning of the two parallel stories, one old, one modern, yet the same. The only complaint I have is the slip in point-of-view when twice the word ‘my’ should have been ‘her,’ unless I totally got it wrong, at the point of the story where Victoria is staging the display. But we all do it, those of us who try to arrange words in a way that makes sense.
Hosanna
on Jan. 29, 2011
A bit confusing in some of its transitions early on,(which were clarified with a re-read). I had assumed that it was a slave ship but it wasn’t. Life was harsh then for so many.
Magnum Tales ~ D is for Deeply
on Jan. 29, 2011
A tantalizingly well-written story of hot sex and binding love. It should last forever.
Magnum Tales ~ C is for Cum
on Jan. 29, 2011
Ah, the joys of vacation sex. But damn it, I haven't read these joyful little stories in sequence so maybe I'll have to read them again. I don't mind.
Magnum Tales ~ A is for Anal
on Jan. 29, 2011
A-Can be for awesome too, because this story is all of that. I would loved to have been the fly on the wall that night.
Magnum Tales ~ B is for Blowjob
on Jan. 29, 2011
Boy oh boy! Don't we all dream of the mile high club. But what are the membership dues?
Thirty Minutes Till
on Jan. 31, 2011
Nothing like letting passion brew for two years before sampling it again. Like fine wine it must have gotten better with age.
I also wanted a chance to thank you for the reviews you have given some of my stories. They were much appreciated.
The Machines
on Jan. 31, 2011
Every Si-Fi writer worth his salt has written this story. And the sad truth is, it's probably going to be true, one way or another, sooner or later.
Softly
on Feb. 02, 2011
Wow! Reverend, can I borrow your hanky?
In Her Moment Of Triumph
on Feb. 06, 2011
Ah, as Ginny might have said, what a thousand words can emote, three thousand can thrice. Great picture painted with those nearly three thousand words. I did get a little confused by the change of quotation marks on the last page. And I suspect an error of gender in reference to his (her) foot when she was distorting his face. But self-editing is so difficult.
Valentin’s Day - Short story
on Feb. 07, 2011
The addition at the end explained a lot—such as, why the sentence structure of the story was so awkward and hard to follow. It is a poor translation from Italian into English.
Wide Open
on Feb. 09, 2011
Never one to mince words, this author starts her story full thrust, so to speak, and never lets up.
The Storm
on Feb. 09, 2011
An exiting mixture of struggle and remembrance. Good tight writing, with a lot said in very few words.
A Rose for Shyla
on Feb. 09, 2011
Ah, the vanity of the vain. The annoyance of the arrogant. The...hell, I can't think of any others.
What I Nearly Forgot
on Feb. 10, 2011
What beautiful musing—reliving such earlier times. But please; old man as fifty-four. He’s just a young'un.
Magnum Tales ~ E is for Ennui
on Feb. 10, 2011
Well darn. Why have I never been invited to a party like that? Hot sex everywhere.
Gray Lake
on Feb. 10, 2011
Great writing and a great story.
Sex with a Shooting Star
on Feb. 11, 2011
A tragic story of missed communications and incredible loss.
Special Delivery
on Feb. 12, 2011
I was all set to complain that there were too many of these same stories, then had to switch to too many of the other same stories.
For Crying Out Loud!
on Feb. 16, 2011
I’ve just sworn off FemDom stories but I couldn’t resist one from Severin Rossetti and I’m glad I didn’t. I was sure that the master wordsmith could tell one in a way that would enthrall the reader and I was right. Wonderfully done, as always.
The Will to Kill
on Feb. 16, 2011
The will to kill was part of the motive. Revenge fueled it.
Dirt
on Feb. 20, 2011
Very philosophical, this piece. A homily to the essence of mankind, and the dirt from which we came.
Odour of Fate
on Feb. 22, 2011
I don’t know if I can describe this story. I don’t know if I really understand it. It is a strange juxtaposition of author and protagonist that makes this reader wonder about the mindset of the author. While it is a powerful story, it isn’t easy to read. But read it I did, and I invite others to read for their own interpretation.
The Dam
on Feb. 23, 2011
Oh, damn, I mean dam. A story straight out of the Twilight Zone.
Fingering Rachel
on Feb. 24, 2011
Nice tease! Two star penalty for being too short.
The Train Ride
on Feb. 27, 2011
There's a bit of a mismatch between what she is thinking and what happens during Valentine's Day, not to mention what happens on the train. But otherwise, a nice smutty, quick read.
The Bloody Countess
on Feb. 27, 2011
A short grisly tale of a very vile woman. By the way, an assistant in crime is an accomplice not accomplish.
Riley's Dream
on Feb. 27, 2011
One incredibly hot and sexy story. The kind that almost makes me wish I were a woman to enjoy another woman the way Ava and Riley are doing.
Her Husband her Sissy Maid
on March 02, 2011
This story needs some serious proofreading. In many places the wrong pronoun is used and it is not the mixture of male to female conditioning for the maid in training. There is point of view confusion here. Also, there is an implication that the detective was a ruse set up by the Madame, Rebecca. This was not resolved in the end. Some nice sex scenes, but not enough to offset the problems.
Dye, Change
on March 06, 2011
Such a sweet, no make that bittersweet little story. Like the proverbial ships almost passing in the night—only bumping while passing. Will they bump again?
The Lost Girls
on March 06, 2011
Lovely little story that saves me the trouble of reading Bram Stoker’s tome.
Mayberry R.F.D., the Place I Want to Be
on March 07, 2011
Yes, Mayberry R.F.D. was a place to inspire pleasant thoughts. I guess we all have one place to reminisce about. I have to admit that Petticoat Junction with those lovely gals crawling out of the water tank dripping wet—well maybe those aren’t the Mayberry kind of thoughts I should have.
Midnight Snack
on March 07, 2011
Very poor grammar. And Grandpa's not so healthy either.
Cookie No!
on March 08, 2011
Hey! He forgot to tell what temp to set the oven to so we can uncook them.
Indestructible
on March 09, 2011
A well written but strange piece of work. Who would have believed that the angels and demons could be--well, I don't want to give it all away.
Magnum Tales ~ J is for Jealous
on March 09, 2011
Okay now they're fighting. They might as well get married and make it official. But I wonder, what will X, Y, and Z be?
The Box
on March 11, 2011
Hum? Is the box a allegory? I wonder.
The Way to Will
on March 12, 2011
A well written story. Interesting in its presentation and really holds the reader's attention. It would be nice to know how they worked out their future.
Brigadoon Comedy Club
on March 12, 2011
Well, at the author's invite, I read. I'm not sure I enjoyed, however.
A Different Kind of Death
on March 14, 2011
Okay, we knew that there was a big build up to something, but now I can't say what to spoil the ending.
Past Not Presented
on March 19, 2011
I suppose there is a story here somewhere. Guess I missed it.
50 Ways To Annoy Your Friends
on March 19, 2011
By way number two, I was wondering about the age of the author. Later I decided it didn't matter. I wanted to give this two stars, so I went back to find the funny one but I think the author had removed it by then.
The Surgery
on March 20, 2011
Very poorly written. Many punctuation errors. Many tense changes.
The Massage
on March 20, 2011
A reasonably erotic story, but in serious need of editing.
Riley's Surprise
on March 20, 2011
Oh woman! So much fun to be had with the entire house to run around in naked. Who gets to say what they do next?
Naughty Marietta and Other Stories
on March 23, 2011
Ah, the imagination of a writer—topped only by the imagination of the reader. If only he’d waited till the complete manuscript was ready. Very funny short piece.
Cake
on March 29, 2011
Delightful, just delightful.
Hush, Hush, My Love
on March 31, 2011
I give this story four stars. It was well written with but a minor need of proofing. But I must give a review to the previous reviewer. The crux of the story was blatantly given away by Aaron so that the next reader (me and others) was deprived of the timing of the revelation that the writer intended. Too much information, Aaron.
Stiletto Blues
on March 31, 2011
Against my better judgment, I tried to read this. I say tried because I didn't understand a bit of it.
The Lancelot Effect
on April 02, 2011
It's hard to say who's who and what's what here.
A round Shiny Object
on April 03, 2011
A single object at that amount? Not US. Then whose?
Big Black Shiny Boots
on April 03, 2011
Did the man in the black shiny boots have time to be surprised? I wonder.
Hitchhiker 2 - Marvin
on April 03, 2011
Reminds me of why I don't pick up hitchhikers, especially 260 pound men in worn leather jackets.
Soldier Boy
on April 04, 2011
So, what happens next? Do tell.
Young Love
on April 04, 2011
The stuff of tragedy.
The Brief Case of the Briefcase
on April 06, 2011
As a self-professed writer, I hesitate to review this short piece, as I’m sure most any untainted individual loathed to venture near one stricken by the plague in the Middle Ages. Could venturing near it infect me? I hope not!
Pearls of Winsome
on April 06, 2011
(no rating)
I was blithely reading along when the term B M shook me from my reverie. Being a gentile, I didn’t realize the author was talking about a Bar Mitzvah until I finished the paragraph. Talk about a rude awakening. I barely got my orientation back before the end of the story.
Personal Trainer
on April 07, 2011
Obviously I missed the 'point.' Senseless.
You Choose
on April 07, 2011
I guess this is a build-up to a one line joke. I'm not sure. I see from her bio that she is from my part of Southern Illinois.
Family Album
on April 08, 2011
What a tender and touching story, mingling memories with a possible future. So well written that it was a joy to read.
Bolero Man
on April 10, 2011
I read this when it was first posted and got little out of it. Noting the other reviewers’ praise, I’ve just re-read it and still fail to see anything erotic in it. I guess it’s over my head.
He Stepped from My Dreams
on April 10, 2011
A sweet, fluffy bit of romance if the reader doesn’t think about the back-story too much.
Innocent Victim
on April 10, 2011
This story was undoubtedly repeated millions of times the world around. As devastating as it was for the victors, imaging what it was like for the vanquished.
Taking a Chance
on April 10, 2011
Normally when I’ve finished a hot piece of erotica, I’ll say just that, ‘Hot,’ with possibly an adjective attached. But this delightful story deserves much more than that. It is a pleasant love story, slowly easing into an erotic tale with just the right tempo to reach the climax, both sexually and plot wise. Very well done!
Thelma
on April 10, 2011
How many versions of this tale are there around the world anyway?
A Thousand Tears
on April 11, 2011
What a heart-rending story. Beautiful and sad.
In memory of Linda
on April 11, 2011
It would be a cold heart to have never known such love.
Cupcakes and Elephants
on April 11, 2011
It's like having a tune in your head that you can't get out.
Les Femmes de Chambre
on April 12, 2011
A fat, skinny, obese, sloppy, drenched, lesbian cum-fest, devoid of only a few cocks to finish the lot. My only complaint: too damn much French, language that is.
A Work in Progress
on April 12, 2011
This is a great story depicting the interaction of one would be writer with one supposedly her subordinate who she looks to for inspiration.
i
on April 13, 2011
I usually skip poetry because it is often unreadable, at least by me. I’m glad I didn’t skip this one although it didn’t read like a poem. Instead, it read as a sad testament to a lost love and life, well two perhaps.
New York and Chador
on April 13, 2011
Maybe it would mean something if I knew what a chador was, or the reference to the elephant, or...
Pas de Deux
on April 18, 2011
Imagine my surprise when two reviews came in together for my operation essays so long after the last one. That quickly changed to trepidation when I recognized your name. I was certain I was about to receive a spitting cobra’s dose of venom for the one star reviews I had given two of your stories. I try to rate stories as I feel them. That may very from day to day depending on my mood. (I truly loved your story of the Parisian chambermaids Juicy coffee break. [The capital J is not a typo]) Also imagine the delight (dare I say shock) when I read your reviews. I thank you very much for your kind words and encouragement. It has been over six months since the operation now and, so far as I can tell at this juncture, I’m doing as well as could be expected considering my age. (Aches and pains aplenty.)
Re-reading your review, I must at this point pass along my condolences for your losses from colon cancer. As I stated in the second missive, it was only luck that my doctor sent me off for screening. (Which I can’t recommend enough.) I had no symptoms.
I cringe at your mention of my style. For the life of me, I can’t discern any style in my writing. Perhaps the word bland might come to mind. I try to put on the screen what pleases me and if it pleases or amuses others, then great.
As to the reference to the pretty nurses, that was an honest judgment hampered by my weakened condition, the IV and the catheter I was impaled with. If I had a choice, I might have dallied longer just to enjoy the smiling faces, especially once the tubes were removed.
And now the down loads—the two operation essays have three hundred sixty four. Rather paltry compared to the twenty-one thousand plus the other nineteen stories have garnered to date. Most of them are erotic in nature so that just shows what the reading public wants. I guess I’ll just have to keep pandering to it. And I accept your offer (threat?) to read every one of my stories to point out my typos. If there is a Divinity, then He or She surly knows I make a lot of them. I had one correspondent recently point out a typo in my Bio, but I told her I was leaving it in to prove I’m human.
Okay this is supposed to be a review of you story ‘Pas de Deux.’ You undoubtedly know by now that I’m not well versed in French, so I have no idea what the title means. I read the story three times and got a little additional from it with each read. I can only hope that the coffee wasn’t too hot, but I assume it was. His fault I guess, for not paying attention to her return, but I suspect that the encounter was inevitable. Your style far surpasses mine, as does Shakespeare’s, whom I can’t read either.
I wish you all the best with your work and I must get back to mine. I’m putting the most recent polish to a long novel that I started a few days after posting ‘Operation 2.’ (Is a writer ever ‘done’ with a story?) It spewed out of me for over two months at a rate of over two thousand words a day. Could it have been aftereffects from the morphine? I’ve never had such action before or since. Again, thank you and read more of my drivel if you like.
Therapy Session
on April 20, 2011
The switching from third person to first and back was jarring. One point it was in the same paragraph. I don't want to give away the ending but I wonder if 'she' was Elaine?
Sister-In-Law, Volume 1, The Visit
on April 21, 2011
If Philadelphia is the city of brotherly love, then wherever these sisters live is easily the city of sisterly love—in the very best way. I can’t help wonder if the author is a trained masseuse, because he surely seems to know the way around a supple body. If I was to play devil’s advocate at all, it would be to point out some very minor head hopping and POV switching. Giving the sister/wife a name might have helped. Otherwise, this is one of the hottest stories I’ve read in a long time.
Renewal
on April 21, 2011
Several points in this story bug me, and I don’t mean the virus. I’m sure the day is coming when a hacker or rouge government will manage to kill the entire Internet system. To start with, such a rouge operation with a minimal satellite capability can launch a few hundred musket balls or ball bearings into the geo-synchronous orbit, but in the opposite direction that the usual satellites go, and all satellites in that orbit will be blacked out in a day.
Next, how does the protagonist intend to survive in the mountains after the Government of the Unified Earth had destroyed all the animals? Did he stuff enough food into his pack to last seven years?
In paragraph eight, he states that the droids worked exactly as he had designed. Was he a part of the mass wipeout of human life. And lastly, what does he expect to come out of the mountains to in seven years. Not a place in which I’d like to live.
A Subway Encounter
on April 21, 2011
Oh boy! What a lucky young man. That will be one subway ride he won't forget.
Hysteria
on April 22, 2011
Odd! Two stories. Same title--Hysteria. Two fictitious accounts of very real nineteenth century quack treatments of “Hysteria” in women. Stories of machines designed to do what a man should have been taught to do.
His Friend
on April 23, 2011
Oh man, oh man! And it’s only football season. Wait until basketball when the men can really dribble all over the court. But I have to ask, when did Jack get in there?
Taken in the Taxi (erotic menage)
on April 23, 2011
How dare those evil men treat her that way, giving her everything she wanted with promises of more?
A CANDLE IN HER HANDS
on April 27, 2011
It was short, so it is not surprising that it said nothing.
Memoirs From The 82nd Floor and Descending
on April 28, 2011
Reminds me of the Gene Wilder movie about the girl in the red dress. I don't remember if he got her or not.
Magnum Tales ~ M is for Maybe
on April 28, 2011
It’s been a while since I’ve read an alphabet story from J. M. Hadley. Does that mean I might have missed one or two? Let’s see? M? Only thirteen to go. Can he keep the heat up to Z?
Return to Wildwood
on April 29, 2011
I’ve had this delightful saga of erotica tucked away in my ebook file for several months now, though I’m not sure just when or from where I purchased it. I’ve intended to take the time to read it every time I cross it and today I finally did so. I’m sorry I took so long to read it for it is an amazing story of submission (which I normally don’t care for) and fantasy (also a genre that I generally pass on) combined to form a hot tale of both. I will definitely encourage readers to sample it even if, like me, you might think you’d not care for it. It’ll prove you wrong.
The 23rd Of June
on April 30, 2011
A rather sweet story but very muddled by the experimental formatting. Hard to follow, forcing me to re-read several sentences to see who was talking.
Ablaze
on May 01, 2011
Not much of a retelling of Rumplestiltskin.
Bloodfetish - Erotic Stories & Poetry
on May 01, 2011
Normally not my choice of reading material, this pulled me in and held me till it chose to liberate me. I can only say I’m glad I have free will to refrain from reading more—for a while. But damn, I do have to say it’s well written. Also, I liked the picture even though the model is probably over a hundred by now.
New Windows
on May 02, 2011
In a flash it's funny. And horribly close to the truth.
Face Fear: Russel's a Glory Seeker
on May 04, 2011
Kohala is the oldest mountain on the Big Island and long dead; therefore, a volcano didn’t burn the short-lived survivor of this crash. In the years I’ve lived here in Hawaii, there have been several such crashes of tour chopper and fixed wing aircraft, so the story is quite plausible. It is interesting and well written for such a short piece of fiction.
From Bitter to Sweet
on May 06, 2011
Delightful! Who ever thought chocolate could be such a delicious form of revenge? But, oh girls, the calories. Now I must read it again, like a second bon-bon from the box, who can resist.
Working Away
on May 06, 2011
This incredibly delicious story reinforces what I’ve said and written before; women can write much better erotica than men could ever hope to achieve. The subtle nuances of this story forced me to read it twice to be sure I understood the final sentence. It’s there.
Riley's Mistake
on May 08, 2011
This story was too short to sort out all the complex issues involved, thus it came to an unsatisfactory ending.
The Latex Dress
on May 10, 2011
Oh, just think of those poor South American trees, drained of their sap to make those exquisite garments. Does it seem worth it? I like to think so.
Dare: The Boss
on May 12, 2011
Oh the trouble a little alcohol can get some one into—or five some ones. This is the first of the five I’ve read. I hope the other four are just as hot.
Dare: Threesome
on May 12, 2011
I can’t help wonder how the five girls will relate all their stories at the shower. That should be one mind blowing party.
Dare: The Waiter (erotica)
on May 12, 2011
This was listed as the fifth story but should have been first. They all had a week to carry out their assigned fantasies, but this gal managed in less that an hour. And doubled the dare. Double Dutch Dare! Now that’s one hot story.
Biker (erotica)
on May 12, 2011
This was the last in the string of five stories. Last for me to read, that is. But I see it really didn’t matter, they weren’t in any sequence. Just five loosely related stories. Five dares to be done in a week before the bridal shower of one of them. I’m disappointed that there doesn’t seem to be a wrap-up of the tales. Maybe if we, the readers, give the author a little encouragement, she’ll give us that tally. We can only hope.
Warhorse and Donkey
on May 13, 2011
Tora, you have written a very insightful short story. I see a wonderful future for you. Mahalo for sharing it with us.
Sometime
on May 14, 2011
What a touching and delightful story. But, my god, how old would Sarah and Walter be by then?
The Duel
on May 14, 2011
Ah, if only Hamilton and Burr had been so inventive, early American politics might have taken a different course. I’m sure they could have found a suitable arena for their duel.
All in a Days Work
on May 15, 2011
A nice, hot, but all too predictable fantasy—marred by several punctuation errors.
Dead Man Talking
on May 16, 2011
I opened this story only because of the confusion about the title, which was it—Nab or Man? Now I see it’s been reposted as Man. Then I saw the formatting. Very strange. I skimmed some and discovered that it is like that throughout. Too confusing to bother with. Sorry Sean, your style is just too odd.
Jonah: Texas Ranger
on May 16, 2011
Cute. But it would have been better if the author hadn't given away the "twist" in the description.
Touched
on May 16, 2011
Okay, it was labeled as erotica and erotica is what we got—more or less. Actually less. What we got more of was bad syntax, poor grammar and fragmented sentences. Some of it is so bad that one has to wonder if English is the author’s first language.
A Dom's Gift
on May 16, 2011
Very strange treatment. Don’t know if I’d recommend it.
It Lives In Dark Places
on May 17, 2011
A far cry from the erotica I normally read, but a grisly change of pace to be sure. Intriguing story, intensely told.
Lenny Smiles
on May 17, 2011
I need to start with the formatting. In PDF and RTF, the words were scattered all over the screen, which made reading the story difficult. HTML and JAVASCRIPT didn’t have that problem.
Now to the story. Nicely written though ending with a rather typically clichéd finish. I wonder if we are supposed to think that Casey let Lenny hit the last pitch. If it was a fastball it was unlikely Lenny could have been expected to connect with it. Nice that he came out the hero, though.
Night Watchman
on May 17, 2011
Well written but rather gruesome.
It Started With a Joke
on May 17, 2011
Hot times on the cul-de-sac, or what an eager couple can find across the way.
The Flirt
on May 18, 2011
Worth a chuckle—maybe even a guffaw. Really cute.
Drowning
on May 18, 2011
I could have used an English to American dictionary while reading these enchanting stories. Though the lack of it didn’t dispel the delight from reading them. The heartstring-tugging end of ‘Our Little Secret,’ didn’t suffer from the lack. What an amazing narrative.
Conquered People
on May 18, 2011
What started out as a reasonable story disintegrated into a confusing one with no discernable ending.
The Talisman
on May 19, 2011
Silly story. Told in a very inept manner.
Unt
on May 21, 2011
Amazing detail from a gal on her first coon hunt. And probably her last. Very well written.
Playback
on May 21, 2011
Awkward to read. But some of the message got through. I think. Certainly a different format.
Day
on May 22, 2011
Interesting, and certainly something different. It was a good quick read and well worth the few minutes it took to complete. I do wonder how the author managed to learn about the African girl’s life in spite of the class that was supposed to provide the information.
Choice
on May 22, 2011
Interesting detail. Though I had to wonder who the foe was.
A Balmy Evening Footjob
on May 23, 2011
Sometime I get my money’s worth, sometime I don’t. With this story, ninety-nine cents was wasted. The grammatical errors were too numerous to count, and it was a very short piece.
Peanuts
on May 24, 2011
Sometimes funny, sometimes confusing—no, make that often confusing. But certainly something different.
Riley's Redemption
on May 24, 2011
The category was labeled erotica-lesbian erotica, and there was none. But the author clearly stated that in the description. She also states that it is up to the readers’ reaction to determine if she will continue with the story of Riley and Ava. If my single vote counts, then I say, please continue. It’s a story that deserves to be finished, though the episode I just read hints that their love will persevere.
Flaws
on May 24, 2011
I can count as two of my flaws that I took the time to read this and then worse, try to make any sense of it.
Slum Life
on May 24, 2011
I have a vague idea what this is supposed to be, but then again, I’m not sure.
The Swing
on May 25, 2011
Studying the painting and envisioning the photographs, I can’t help but wonder about the painter and the days or weeks it must have taken to paint the portrait versus the milliseconds the camera took to capture the images described in the story. Could he—the painter—have partaken of the model as the photographer did? Could anyone blame him?
Excellent writing! Delightful imagery.
The Gift
on May 26, 2011
A little difficult to read, the way it jumps around. But well worth the effort.
Serving Under the Spotlight
on May 29, 2011
I can't help but wonder how long it will be before the 'friends' forget to tell her which restaurant they'll be going to.
Stealing From Death
on May 29, 2011
A pleasant short read of a rather unpleasant subject.
A Right Stitch Up
on May 29, 2011
I don’t have a cleaning person under my feet so how am I to know where some of my ideas come from. The Muse works in mysterious ways—sometimes.
1s Upon A Time
on May 29, 2011
A lot of supposition here, and the amazing thing is, it seems to make sense.
The Spirit of the Dunes
on May 29, 2011
She sounds like a flower child, a generation past due.
Teaching Nina
on May 30, 2011
Such an intense, yet gross fantasy. Worth the price.
Emily's Fantasies
on May 30, 2011
Spurted, squirted and converted. This author has a very dirty mind, or should we say lascivious libido.
Burn In
on May 30, 2011
A truly horrible tale. One that could give a person nightmares.
Listening In
on May 30, 2011
Mother dear knows best.
Friends Through & Through
on May 31, 2011
A chance encounter, an accidental exposure and the inevitable yielding to the basic animalistic urges. Sooner or later it had to happen. But made all the funnier by certain typos such as the female protagonist suddenly growing a penis.
Courage To Believe
on June 02, 2011
Another Mary, though not Mary Poppins, appears in time to set a family right. Lovely tale of a woman who needs to worry about dehydration, from the way she tears up all the time. Nice chick-lit love story with plenty of sex (beyond a point), but not a single four letter ‘C’ word to be found.
A Fork in the Road
on June 03, 2011
A short tale of things that go thump in the night.
Faces of Aloha
on June 03, 2011
Aloha exists in some. Not it others. What else can I say?
Toaster
on June 04, 2011
Si, I like story. Make sense? No. But I like anyway.
Why I am so Unlucky?
on June 05, 2011
I very seldom read poetry. This is a good example of why.
Dementia
on June 05, 2011
The bad thing: I’m old enough to be suffering from the same thing. The good thing: I don’t have a wife hovering nearby to remind me.
Tomato
on June 05, 2011
But isn't the customer always right? Cute story.
Madness and the Modern Home
on June 06, 2011
Nelson, great story and I really enjoyed it. Why is it women have to have everything their way? Oddly, in a novel I’ve written and have yet to finish polishing, an old wood-burning kitchen stove figures prominently. I hope to find a publisher for it some day.
I also must confess, I’ve never played pinochle but I remember my parents playing many eons ago when I was a kid. I only selected that card game to fit into the story that led up to ‘Pinochle or Strip Poker?’ After online research. You might enjoy it too. ‘Pinochle Anyone?’ Thanks for the review, by the way.
Lustful Desires
on June 06, 2011
Had I read the tag, I wouldn't have downloaded.
Time, an Essay
on June 07, 2011
Everything promised and a whole lot more. Peace.
Tis the Season
on June 08, 2011
I was wondering if they had an oven big enough for the main course, but...well I shouldn't say any more. Cute but ghoulish. Isn't that the point?
Turkey Trot
on June 08, 2011
Well Mary, welcome to Smashwords. You found spelling errors where I found many switches in person, first person, third person and back. I also became annoyed with the repetition of the dance and sweater, etc. But like you said, it was free.
Dalston Junction
on June 08, 2011
A very well written story that will surprise the reader in the end. Couldn’t have foreseen it coming.
Caligulove- A Short Story
on June 08, 2011
A story very hard to follow in the beginning. It’s not until mid way that the relationships begin to jell. Very graphic violence. Not for everyone.
poems from within
on June 09, 2011
(no rating)
Heather, you requested more feedback so I will endeavor to do so. First let me say that I do like certain aspects of your writing. It is clear and lucid. You have not fallen into the trap that many young writers do of writing as if they were tweeting or what ever that damnable stuff is that so many do. I’m an old fuddy-duddy I know, but I have a lot of respect for the English language and would like others to do likewise. Language must change if it is to grow and reach new heights, not sag into a quagmire of sludge.
My reference to worrying about you has to do with the dark and sinister tone of the stories, ‘Within the Seams,’ and ‘Lustful Desires.’ You of course, have every right to use whatever style or genre you choose and I hope you could become the next E. A. Poe.
Now I must reverse myself here, for I just read the Ebook description of your latest posting, ‘Poems From Within.’ You must realize that the description is the first exposure the reader has of you and your work. This one is riddled with punctuation and spelling errors. Run everything that you write through spell check to get it right before posting. You will seem much more professional that way. Please rework it and repost it so I will know you will take my advice to heart. Do not expect reviewers to only heap praise on your work. It is a way for you to learn and improve so long as they are honest. Not all are, sorry to say. Writers have to develop a thick skin to ward off the slings and arrows…well, you know the rest. I want to say that I wish you the best with your writing and keep at it. Practice is the only way to improve.
P S. I didn’t read any of, ‘Poems From Within,’ because poetry is not my thing as a rule, (Ogden Nash aside.) Again good luck and keep at it.
Lunch Time Surprise
on June 10, 2011
How many twists can one ending have? I’d love to say more but I can’t without giving something away.
The Last Summer Snow
on June 13, 2011
With Wendy’s last story I was left wondering what she would give us in the future. Now I know. She’s given us a remarkable glimpse at a stage of life that most of us will never experience. Maybe it’s best. I can only hope that I have as much clarity of mind when I reach something even close to that point. Lovely story Wendy. Thanks.
Half A Man
on June 15, 2011
Like the man, half of this story seems to be missing. As a result, it doesn’t make sense.
Not Really Galileo
on June 20, 2011
Ah, but did they or did they not see something?
M.W.
on June 21, 2011
How could something so short get so boring so quickly?
Mirror
on June 26, 2011
This author/cartoonist is striving for a new format. I wish him well but regret that I am not a fan.
The Curious Case of A. Fly, Esquire
on June 26, 2011
Are you sure this is the way it really happened? Oh well, I guess the judge will straighten it all out. But then you know the legal system.
Spanking Clarice
on June 26, 2011
Ah, the delights of religion well applied.
Small Graces
on June 30, 2011
Not bad, but leaving the reader wanting a whole lot more.
Class Ass
on July 03, 2011
A quad of hot, sexy stories, marred slightly by the notion of a woman so wantonly screwing the deliveryman only two weeks after the death of her husband. Put that aside, and you’ll be sure to enjoy the heated romps.
Live to Serve
on July 06, 2011
This was well written, at least as far as I got, but like most BDSM, it got too sickening to finishing reading.
Gotcha!
on July 07, 2011
(no rating)
I'm flagging this so I can find it later. But now I must leave.
Gotcha!
on July 08, 2011
I read this yesterday when I didn’t have time to write a review. At that time there was only Debra’s single star review stating simply that she didn’t like it at all. Judging from that, I expected to dislike it as well, but read it anyway. I further had dread when I saw the BDSM tag among others. I generally despise BDSM stories. Once reading it, I have doubts that the tag is proper, for it is far from the typical story of that genre. It is certainly a dark tale, one of domination at gunpoint. The writing was certainly different. The style is unlike any I’ve seen before and I found it intriguing. I must point out questions I have about the story’s location. There is reference to ice flows breaking audibly, yet the area seems hot and muggy. Strange. I do wish the author had given some inkling as to the location of the story and the factious tribes mentioned in the brief flashback. This review should have been posted before the one by James, so it is a little out of sync with his five start rating. I often get a little suspicious when a story gets such a glowing report from a reviewer who seems to have arrived at Smashwords in tandem with the story he or she is reviewing. But stranger occurrences do happen. I agree with James as to the title and artwork matching. More so after reading the story. (Ouch!)
The story is obviously an ad for the book ‘Kikaffir.’ I’m sorry to say I will not be reading it, having been frightened off by the tag at the end.
Yellow
on July 16, 2011
With the style that this young lady displays, it is obvious that she has a future as a poet.
Judy Drownded
on July 16, 2011
Too bad Cyrano didn’t get proper billing.
Life Lessons from a Tree
on July 19, 2011
This got boring very quickly. But I finished reading it despite that. Pretty pictures though. Three stars for the pictures.
Charity Begins at Home
on July 19, 2011
It's only fiction, it's only fiction. Keep telling yourself that. But man! What fiction.
The last stroll
on July 19, 2011
The lettering was so small that it was a strain to read.
Losing It
on July 21, 2011
Amusing read, but I’d have felt better if the author had at least mentioned protection.
Spying on Linda
on July 22, 2011
So which will win out: jealousy or voyeurism?
Be Unique
on July 22, 2011
There is a difference between being unique and being foolish or just plain annoying. Yelling behind old people can give them heart attacks. I know, I'm an old man. Loud noises make me jump and I'm sure that isn't unique.
Tit for Tat
on July 22, 2011
This story was hot enough to overlook the few word usage and spelling errors. Very hot!
My Dearest Isabella
on July 22, 2011
Well, that was different. Not sure how I feel about it though.
Janice
on July 22, 2011
What a delightful tale of erotica. I can easily see these two as lifelong soul mates. And she might want to share ‘the big guy,’ who knows?
Spacer Tales: The Alien Monks
on July 23, 2011
Interesting story, a little hard to follow with so many references to ‘alien’ life but amusing anyway.
Santa's Daughter
on Aug. 18, 2011
What a sweet story to bring the feeling of Christmas here in the middle of the summer.
Magnum Tales ~ Y is for Yes
on Aug. 18, 2011
Well, we almost made it to Z. Now there's nothing left but a long boring marriage. Right? Huh?
A Special 24 Hours
on Aug. 27, 2011
Unlike Jessica, I managed to read all of this bit of junk, though it wasn’t easy. It read as if written by a teenage—a young teenager. I can say nothing more.
Switch: An Erotic Short Story
on Sep. 02, 2011
What an incredibly hot and delightful story. I usually don’t care much for BDSM stories, in spite of the fact that I’ve written a few, but this story had just the right combination of mastery and yielding. The reader can easily imagine the welts administered to Amy’s ass, back, and the rest of her body. But I must admit that the sole reason to read and rate this story was a way of thanking the author for his rating of four of my stories today. To show that the author is truly into BDSM, an obvious glutton for punishment, I must point out that Nathan has read, or at least, reviewed twenty-five or twenty-six stories today alone. I have been neglecting Smashwords of late, buried in my own writing. (Fourteen days and thirty-six thousand words into a new novel.) And now must get back to it. Happy reading everyone.
Collar and Bone: a Split-Self side story
on Oct. 02, 2011
A well written, but quite confusing story. (The cross-gendered name didn’t help.) Things were made all the more puzzling when no attempt was made to explain the relationship among the characters. By the end, it became obvious that this was only a tease for a longer work. Though listed as erotic, it simply wasn’t.
The Gardener
on Oct. 23, 2011
Strange syntax this writer has. Yoda writing porn like.
The Scientist
on Oct. 23, 2011
This writer's style grows tiresome very quickly.
The Hardware Store
on Oct. 23, 2011
Silly. (Black and white shirt turned green?)
Halloween at Rusty's
on Oct. 31, 2011
Once past the confusing beginning, this was worth a quick chuckle at the end.
The Happy-Unhappy Bridegroom
on Nov. 05, 2011
Written in typical British prose, suggesting that of the century before last, the story was well done, though I wondered at the gender of the narrator. But surely Lucille, being a proper lady, wouldn’t entertain a gentleman overnight.
Tit for Tat
on Nov. 06, 2011
The old five finger discount pays dividends—for the victim.
The Heist
on Nov. 13, 2011
The beginning and ending don't match.
The Black Bag Gang
on Nov. 27, 2011
Well, that was different. Delightfully so, I might add. A chuckle a day keeps the doctor away, or something like that.
The Tent
on Dec. 02, 2011
Wow! What a great piece of writing.
Benect's Mistress
on Dec. 03, 2011
Oh, the agony and ecstasy of a sex slave.
The Hen Party
on Dec. 06, 2011
A female version of a circle-jerk. Masturbation with an audience.
Fire & Ice
on Dec. 29, 2011
The hot and cold, the Yin and Yang. So well described. So short that the reader wants more, a lot more.
How not to have sex
on Dec. 31, 2011
What a delightfully charming tale of woe. But it could have been much worse considering what an insect sting would do to such delicate exposed flesh. Recommended reading along with other stories from this author.
The Netsuke
on Dec. 31, 2011
Oh, the mysteries of the Orient. What a thrilling journey she has ahead of her.
A Ship in the Night
on Jan. 05, 2012
A very sweet story, (too short to be labeled a novella), is badly flawed by the lack of editing. So many misused words and tense changes make it annoying to read.
Kisses Sweeter Than Wine
on Jan. 07, 2012
Though a very short story, this was so loaded with grammatical and tense errors that it made for a very jarring read
Mimosa (Cocktail Series #1)
on Jan. 12, 2012
A very well written, very sexy little story here. But why do I get the feeling that there’s a lot more to come. Just because the author told us so? I can’t wait.
Duck-N-Cover
on Jan. 13, 2012
In and out like a yoyo.
Wedding Night Tease
on Jan. 15, 2012
Well, as a guy I don't find it all that cute.
The Lovership 2: To the Rescue
on Jan. 16, 2012
For a stew, waiting on the back burner until the hunger gets so intense that she needed a large helping, he was ready to satisfy her just as she needed.
The Lovership 1: An Erotic Discovery
on Jan. 17, 2012
I read these two stories out of sequence, having downloaded ‘An Erotic Discovery’ last month but not getting around to reading it until now. I was a little dismayed at the time lag between the two—so much time, and presumably activity, undocumented that I must wonder what all happened between to make them slip so easily into each other in ‘To the Rescue.’ There are a number of problems with this story, mostly minor. Tense changes, present, past, present. Also annoying, the head hopping in the last paragraph of chapter 2. But these in no way distract from a very hot, very sexy story. Now, if we only knew what happened in the years between? And where will these two go from here?
Also, what a great pair of names for such hot lovers.
Sex Raft - Sexy Sea Adventures #1
on Jan. 18, 2012
This story is listed as: fiction, erotica, comedy/humor. So let’s see—fiction? Definitely for there is nothing realistic about it. Erotic?—not much. Comedy/humor—also pretty weak.
Sex Island - Sexy Sea Adventures #4
on Jan. 18, 2012
Oh good! One last red hot ejaculation to wipe out all the others. No more concern about this improbable lot.
The Sauna
on Jan. 18, 2012
Oh the fun girls can concoct when left to their own devices
The Apartment Complex- Rebecca
on Jan. 19, 2012
John, welcome to the wonderful world of Smashwords. I liked your story but would have enjoyed it more if you had spent a little more time cleaning out some of the grammatical and tense errors. I know in your bio you asked the reader to overlook them, but it would make your work, (even as an amateur), more appealing to the reader. I couldn’t count the number of times you switched from present to past and back.
I was hooked right off with the title and its sub-title Rebecca, and look forward to a second offering about Heidi. And surely there are many more juicy young co-eds in the complex waiting their turn with a helpful older man. You know the old saying, ‘one good turn deserves another.’ Good luck with your writing.
Clive
on Jan. 23, 2012
A strange story made worse by some kind of formatting error.
The Apartment Complex- Rebecca and Amber
on Jan. 26, 2012
When John has two succulent sisters vying for his attention, how does he decide whom gets his services first? More hot times next door in the complex
The Apartment Complex- Jackie
on Jan. 27, 2012
John has ventured out to the other buildings in the complex and at the same time climbed the generational ladder. He’s conquered the sisters, could a mother, daughter scenario be next?
The Little People
on Jan. 28, 2012
You have to admire a writer who can use the word, esoteric. Delightful story.
Company: an erotic short story
on Jan. 28, 2012
Holy Hanna! What a hot and well written story. This reader could easily envision it made into a video. I’d watch it over and over.
Break
on Jan. 28, 2012
As I’ve said before, I normally don’t care much for BDSM stories. But once in a while one like this comes along and, well…
Heart Spell
on Jan. 29, 2012
I can't believe I've had this story tucked away in a folder for a year and a half before pulling it out to read. Like wine, maybe it inproved with age.
Squirt
on Jan. 30, 2012
Okay, I think the count is now fifty million and one stories about sex between step siblings. But this one is different, well a little. At least they’re not at the obligatory age of eighteen. They left that back a decade and a half ago. I sure hope the bedding has a chance to dry out before the maids come in tomorrow.
Mischievous
on Jan. 31, 2012
What indeed was in there?
New Neighbors- Substitute Dad
on Feb. 08, 2012
I was a little confused at the beginning of this story, assuming that it was another of the episodes of the protagonist in the apartment complex. But I caught on quickly. It would have been easier on your regular readers if you had given this new guy a different name, but it is too late now. Nice, hot story—one that makes this old man green with envy. Keep up the good work.
Call to Duty- Raven
on Feb. 08, 2012
I love the way you’re using more dialog but you still need to pay attention to tense. Several times you started a paragraph past tense only to switch into present tense. Not everyone is bothered by that I know, but… I’ve often wondered just what a tongue ‘ring’ would feel like and your description was delicious. But I thought it was called a stud, so what do I know?
Wish Upon a Star
on Feb. 08, 2012
Well Jiminy Cricket, what do you know about that?
Packed Carriage
on Feb. 09, 2012
Ah, those Brits. Staid? Well, perhaps a little, until…
Craving the Crop (A BDSM Quickie)
on Feb. 09, 2012
A well crafted, well polished, scenario, that, as with so many, leaves me shaking my head in disbelief as to how and why anyone could enjoy such activity.
Hope and Dreams 1- My Deliverer
on Feb. 10, 2012
Oh how the fates have smiled on these two in their time of mutual need. Could they be any happier?
Switch
on Feb. 11, 2012
Dare he trust the 'true' nature of womanhood?
Test Drive
on Feb. 11, 2012
This is one of the best stories I’ve read in a long time, if I can get past the rather inane plot concept. But I’ll overlook it and give it a five star review.
Death Wears A Black Basque
on Feb. 14, 2012
Huh? I read the description. Weird? Yes. Horror? I missed that. Items in the tags? Didn't see much of those either. Maybe I should have seen the movies.
The Dance
on Feb. 16, 2012
An enchanting tale of palace intrigue, deception and revenge.
My Liza
on Feb. 18, 2012
First, it would have been nice if a PDF option were offered. I hate reading HTML almost as much as I hate Kindle. This story is ten times longer than it should be. It meanders, telling of the Texas economy and oil booms, then wanders to the owner and his hot tempered wife only to leave them unattended. The story is nearly half over before the reader is introduced to the titled, ‘Liza.’ Then more wandering around telling of educations and wildflowers before finally, near the end, we get to the, by then improbable love story. Are we the readers to believe that these two girls could live together for two years without an inkling of a spark between them? I was well into wishing I’d spent my 99 cents elsewhere before then.
The Great Outdoors: Two Erotic Short Stories
on Feb. 19, 2012
Plenty of raw sex to delight the voyeuristic reader, especially the tree top posting, yet quite different from so many run-of-the-mill others. I'm sorry I didn't run across this sooner.
Ginger's Snatch
on March 06, 2012
Sweet Ginger. Too bad she didn't hear the sage advice. Never get drunk at the office Christmas party. You might slip up and say the wrong thing. Now look what she has to do to make amends.
All The Pretty Boys From Charm School
on April 30, 2012
In the end, the author tells us we, the readers, must make our own visuals, so we do. Perhaps much gorier than he would have intended.
The Empress Alamonda
on May 02, 2012
By far the best story I’ve read in quite a while. Delightfully sexy without a hint—well, maybe a little hint—of indecency. Then I noticed that the author also wrote ‘The Duel,’ so I should have known that a wonderfully inventive wordsmith was a work here. Now I must check out the others she has written.
Irresistible Temptations
on May 02, 2012
I’ve read many of Ms. Shuel’s stories and was surprised to note that I had missed this one. It is easily one of her best. Though short, it is a hot one, well worth a quick read.
La Belle Dame Sans Merci
on May 02, 2012
A most inventive mind, coupled with an incredibly creative skill. Imagery a mere human shouldn’t possess. Such a delight to read one of this author’s works.
She Needs to Be Used
on May 02, 2012
(no rating)
I skimmed through a few spots but it looked so nasty that I doubt I’ll read it. As a result I don’t think it would be fair to give it a rating.
Jungle Fever
on May 05, 2012
(no rating)
The description told me more than the story did. Waste of time reading the story. Didn’t understand much of it.
Casual Sex with Amy
on May 26, 2012
A few disjointed sentences, but not bad. The idea came through okay.
Good With His Hands
on June 02, 2012
I assumed Isobella was English, judging by some of the writing style, but I see she’s Australian. (What is a singlet anyway?) The story is good, but needs a little editing. We can only assume the construction on the cottage may take a long time.
The Stag Party
on June 07, 2012
Well that was certainly a stag party for the ages. I’d love to mention the ending but I wouldn’t want to give it away. But I will say, if the reader likes odd endings, he or she will love this one.
Winter Nocturne
on June 08, 2012
I almost passed on this one when I saw the word paranormal. Not my cup of tea, or bottle of Bud Light. But then I saw it was about writing and, well, what writer can pass on that. Glad I didn’t. Terrific story. Well written and, though I’m not sure I grasped it all, delighted in the imaginative dream sequences. Clearly worth five stars.
All For Nun
on June 11, 2012
I guess nun doesn't always mean none.
Taking the Babysitter
on June 11, 2012
Oh damn, what a hot story! Surely you'll tell us about their next babysitting session?
The Toy
on June 18, 2012
An excruciating read, certainly for the male reader. And not for the tale alone but for the number of times I was forced to the dictionary. Once found a typo—perhaps. Thought it might be a British spelling but I guess not. Not sure I want to wade through any longer missives from this author, though the writing is challenging, if decidedly maddening.
Empty Compartment
on July 02, 2012
Ah, those Brits and their sense of humor, or is that humour? You know how fond they are of an extra u. Imagine him posting this as ‘erotic.’ Well, it did have a smidgen, toward the end. Very low key and staid, I did say he is Brit.
My First Spanking
on July 05, 2012
Poorly written. Lousy sentence structure. Not much of a story here at all.
When Writers Attack
on July 11, 2012
First amusing, then confusing. Was this supposed to be one story? The amusing part was funny. The other wasn’t particularly my style.
Micah, The Fierce Takes On Emma, The Brave
on July 11, 2012
A decidedly different formatting, but I like it. A number of typos that could have been weeded out with another read through, but I know how hard it is to find them all. Looking forward to more of your stories.
Baby Grace
on July 12, 2012
I can only agree with the previous reviewer but I do wonder if the author meant vulnerable instead of venerable. There were other miscues but I won’t bother looking back for them.
The Umbrella's Shade and Other Award-winning Stories from the Stringybark Short Story Award
on July 25, 2012
I’ve only read three so far, but to paraphrase the old movie, ‘short stories are like a box of chocolates…’ you know the rest. They should be savored, not gulped down on Christmas morning. But in the three, I’ve gotten my money’s worth, which is not an aside, considering I downloaded it when it was free. Story one was touching, showing that life moves on. I sure would like to know what ‘wares’ were in the box George bought in story two, but maybe some things are better left to the readers’ imaginations. Story three is ‘Twilight Zone’ quality, very well written.
I did have a little trouble with some of the Australian vernacular. I see they use ‘leant’ like the English do, and I’ve no idea what kind of dog a ‘healer’ is. ‘Gully Trap?’ Maybe I’ll come back after I’ve read more.
A Lover for Rachel
on July 25, 2012
I normally pass on anything that has paranormal, fairy, wizard, or any other such tags but I tried this one and wasn’t disappointed, though a little confused at the end requiring a second reading of the last few paragraphs.
Taxi (Book 1)
on July 28, 2012
Nice story but seems a bit illogical.
Sex Stalker
on July 30, 2012
I download stories and books faster than I can read them and often get so far behind that I lose track. I’ve had this story tucked away in my e-folder for nearly two years and just now stumbled across it to read. Good story, but I wonder if the author considered a follow up. It screams for closure.
The Gladiator
on Aug. 01, 2012
A sexy little short story that could have been much shorter had all the annoying repetition been removed. And I do wonder at the tag, ‘romance’ considering the encounter was nothing more than a stud service.
The Gladiator
on Aug. 03, 2012
(no rating)
Ah. I see 'romance' has been removed. Very good.
Taken
on Aug. 05, 2012
An immensely readable and enjoyable love story, which takes the reader into a relationship that, is growing even as it splinters into a bitter sweet ending. Excellent writing.
You Made Her Meow?
on Aug. 06, 2012
Doesn't he know that a gentleman doesn't kiss and tell, or all that other stuff?
Delicious
on Aug. 10, 2012
All the bunp and grind a threesome can make.
Lost in Him
on Aug. 31, 2012
Flatly written—makes for a dull read. Serious need of editing and rewriting. Ryanin needs to learn the difference among, quite, quit, and quiet.
Snowed In, With His Girlfriend and Her Stepdaughter
on Sep. 03, 2012
This was a well written tale of an extreme no holes barred (pun intended) fuck fest that would over work any normal group of sex deviants. How any of them could walk at the end of that weekend is beyond imagination.
My Ex-Girlfriend's Daughter (And Her Friends)
on Sep. 03, 2012
What an incredibly hot story. Any man’s wet dream, a seemingly endless parade of hot eighteen year old bodies begging to be taught how to enjoy sex. Then a little extra bonus thrown in.
Caught In His Web
on Sep. 12, 2012
I don't know what to think about this. Maybe today I'll get an e-mail that will tell me what to think.
How To Cope With A Disability
on Sep. 28, 2012
Gerty, you are a very brave person to put yourself out there like you do. Keep trying. I’m pulling for you. Best of everything. Ernie
Melody's Passion
on Sep. 28, 2012
(no rating)
Some time back I tried to read this story only to give up and left a poor review. I have since discovered that the author has a disability. I removed the poor review and made the effort to finish reading the story. It is still a struggle and I suggest that the author learn to use some punctuation especially quotation marks as they will make it easier on the reader. I wish the author the best of luck. Ernie
In the Kitchen
on Oct. 06, 2012
It’s very short so don’t expect much, that way you won’t be disappointed because there’s little here.
The Red Bra
on Oct. 18, 2012
What a delightfully quirky little tale. But I have to ask, did it fit?
The Anniversary
on Oct. 26, 2012
Oh yes, that day. Let's hope she can move on. Life is for the living.
Smashwords Writing Duel
on Nov. 02, 2012
As I began reading this story, I started to think of the irony of a simple grammatical error early on, (there for their). But then I saw it throughout and I wondered if perhaps the author was pulling our collective leg. (Which one, I won’t speculate about.) Could it be the British way of spelling? Either way, I did love his story, but fear looking in the mirror and seeing myself.
Arousing Amelia
on Nov. 03, 2012
The more I read, the sillier this story became. And the twist, well it was rather stupid.
Arousing Amelia
on Nov. 03, 2012
(no rating)
Deliza, an unexpected twist, and it was, I missed it by a mile, is still stupid.
The Sissy Sort
on Nov. 04, 2012
Okay men. I hope you paid attention to this story. You know we made a serious mistake letting women vote. So go into the voting booth and mark the box: No to women’s suffrage.
Shower Time
on Nov. 05, 2012
They're going to be all wrinkled and pruned, but worth it.
Kendra Part 1: The Business Trip
on Nov. 06, 2012
A very tantalizing adult fantasy but it should have come with a disclaimer: Kiddies, do not try this at home.
Forbidden Sex At The Moon Cult!!!
on Nov. 07, 2012
Not much of a story here. And on a technical note, on the moon the Earth doesn't rise. It has the same side toward
Earth all the time.
Sensitive ~ Paranormal Erotica
on Nov. 07, 2012
What was there was okay, but it had a very abrupt and unsatisfactory ending.
Option Three - With a Stranger
on Nov. 21, 2012
What a hilarious tale, no, make that tail. Or better yet, tails considering they, tails, were all over the place.
Blood Demons of Titan
on Nov. 23, 2012
The description says this is number one. I think that is enough.
Always Be There
on Nov. 24, 2012
It’s not very often I read something that brings tears to my eyes, but I’m not ashamed to admit that this story did. It is so heartrending and sad I doubt anyone could finish reading it and not brush back a tear. Sure, it is riddled with poor grammar and syntax that make it obvious English isn’t the author’s primary language, but that doesn’t matter. Only the loving story does.
Hot For Ma
on Nov. 24, 2012
Okay, now he gets what he’s wanted for so long.
Sister Mary's Cherry
on Nov. 29, 2012
Yeah, it's an old joke, but such a nice one.
As Pleases My General – a raunchy kitchen table fable
on Dec. 07, 2012
Naoko has a writing style that takes some patience to accept. Patience that this reader almost failed to endure. Almost half way through I was about to quit. What a lovely, heartfelt story I would have missed. Even now I’m rereading it to find the parts that I so hurriedly overlooked and failed to understand until the final twist. And what a twist! I dare not say more for fear of letting the goose out of the bag. I encourage the next reader to hang on to the end.
As Pleases My General – a raunchy kitchen table fable
on Dec. 07, 2012
(no rating)
Having reread the story, I am ashamed to say this dullard missed so many of the obvious clues, hanging out in plain sight much like Poe’s ‘The Purloined Letter,’ before reaching the twist, worthy of O’Henry. I challenge the next readers to pay close attention to sentences and partial sentences that seem to make no sense. They will.
Beach Fun
on Dec. 08, 2012
It’s hard to imagine sex that hot ever cooling, but it always does.
A New Beginning
on Dec. 17, 2012
There are several inconsistent threads that are woven through this tale. In the first story ‘Princess of Power’ we are told that “Other than being raped by a Runaway, she (Simone) has never been intimate with anyone.” But now we are told she had a loving husband and was pregnant with his child when she entered the valley.
Also, I wonder who could nurse the newborn Kayla during the time Monet was traipsing around the Galapagos Islands. And speaking of the islands, how could one island be so much different than the one containing the valley?
I am glad this tale has come to an end. The writing is too stilted to wade through any more.
Horizon
on Dec. 19, 2012
Not much of a story here.
Command Performance
on Dec. 20, 2012
Okay, what’s my safe word? I’m ready to throw in the towel. Half way through and this book is getting too disgusting to finish.
'Avocado' An Erotic Adventure of Spirit and Sensuality
on Dec. 29, 2012
Strange this. Well several strange things really. The story? Yes, but I’ll get to that in a second. The first strange thing is, I downloaded the book over a year and a half ago and promptly forgot about it, along with scores of other stories and books that I intend to read and forget about. Strange that Smashwords claims that I bought it and now own it, allowing me to post this review. I don’t remember buying it, but I guess I did. Strange that I downloaded it again last month on Kindle because it is no longer available in PDF which was my original download.
Strange that the book has been on Smashwords for two years now and no one has reviewed it.
I say the story is strange because I had trouble reading it with all the ‘foreign words’ that I didn’t know. Likewise I had a problem with Stuart’s finances, broke or nearly broke one minute, yet always with a handy fistful of cash when he needed to fund Uma’s welfare or buy a plane ticket. I find it strange that more editing didn’t go into this—tense swaps, past, then present, rattle me. Also Mike becomes Mark. I got a bit perturbed by some of the plot twists near the end with some things left unanswered, but I can’t say more now. But overall, an interesting read. Learned a little about dreadlocks.
Par For The Course
on Dec. 30, 2012
I’ve got to stop trying to read stories written by British authors. Who was the wit that said something to the effect that, “America and England are two countries divided by a common language.” I give it a few points for the spots I found humorous.
Docile
on Jan. 26, 2013
I downloaded this story a year ago today, the same day it came out. So why am I just now reviewing it? Well, to start with, I didn’t read it until last week and when I saw the date I decided to wait until the one year mark. After all the author had waited a year, so one more week shouldn’t matter. But the review you ask?
Not a bad bit of S/F. Interesting if lightweight erotic story. I didn’t care all that much for the ending, but I don’t want to give anything away for the next reader.
Amber's Agreement, Submissive Summer Book 1
on Jan. 30, 2013
This is a very well written and sexy tease for the next in the series, yet quite confusing as to what is truly next. In one offering Greg is Amber’s step-dad, in another he is, or rather was, her mother’s boyfriend two years before. As much as I’d like to follow the story line, I hesitate to do so while not sure which is the proper line. I also wonder what a mirror edition is supposed to be. As much as I’d like to give this story a five star rating, I must deduct for the confusion.
Lusting While Dusting
on Jan. 31, 2013
I'm sure I read this many months ago and was surprised to not see a review here from me. I could have sworn I'd posted one. I know for a short/short, story that is, not the cleaning implement, this deserves all the fives it's been given including mine.
She Only Wore a Shirt to the Funeral
on Feb. 12, 2013
A very nicely written story, but as I was reading, I was looking for an explanation for the titled shirt. But I guess in the end we have to realize that she was on a fishing trip and the outfit was her bait.
Nature Hike
on March 15, 2013
Vengeance is his, saith her lord.
Kissing Cousins
on March 19, 2013
I’m totally confused—not by the story but by the previous review. I suspect it was written for a different story as it seems unrelated to this one. As to this one, it’s okay but not great.
Only a Kiss
on March 25, 2013
A romantic little interlude, and a primer of things to come, oops, cum.
Dana: a slut is born
on April 17, 2013
Even as short as this story is, I couldn’t get past the first few paragraphs. Perhaps the writer would be well advised to write in his native language for he does very poorly in English.
Watching & Playing
on June 05, 2013
The story is very hot, though somewhat disjointed. It is hard to imagine he could wait a week to perform his part of the action. Also, some of the errors were quite funny. At one point, “She let out of a soft groin…” I assume it should have been a groan. Overall, not bad.
Well, I Sure Love It
on June 06, 2013
A hot tale of a single minded woman getting what she really wants, over and over and over, keeping all her friends and their men happy in the process. Such a fiend for fellatio.
3 Erotic Flashes
on June 09, 2013
3 flashes that were erotic. What more can one say?
Courtship ~ Medieval Erotica
on June 30, 2013
A well written and enticing story, though a little disappointing that it’s only a tease—well two teases.
The Bitch Slap
on July 02, 2013
So poorly written I couldn’t get past the first page. Grammatical errors are far too numerous. Obviously, English is not this writer’s first language.
Lunch Break
on July 13, 2013
Hated the point of view. Made for a very awkward read. Writer needs lessons in grammar and punctuation.
Intimate Strangers
on July 22, 2013
Its many grammatical errors make for a jerky read.
Encounter with a Stranger
on July 22, 2013
Too many sentences start with ‘he,’ ‘she,’ ‘him,’ etc. Also, each person’s dialog requires its own paragraph, as in paragraph six and elsewhere. Other errors as well—‘day’ should be ‘say?’ in paragraph five. You need to re-read carefully before submitting.
Old Friends
on July 23, 2013
Not bad for such a short piece.
Sheriff Gregg & The Painted Lady
on Aug. 17, 2013
Well the story, like the sheriff, had a beginning and an end, but it seems strange that all the other stories, nine as I count, are sandwiched within this one story. Too bad to know the end before beginning any of the others.
Sheriff Gregg & The Oriental Visitor
on Aug. 17, 2013
I must say I’m glad this is the end, for I was getting quite tired of the single-mindedness of the plot. I do like the way it was wrapped up in the end. Quite tidy I must say.
Her First Time
on Aug. 21, 2013
I was hoping for a better ending, but the story was good.
Compulsion
on Aug. 22, 2013
A very well written, but extremely depressing story.
California Genie
on Aug. 22, 2013
A lovely genie story. And so close to Barbara Eden’s birthday.
Once Upon Forever
on Aug. 23, 2013
A well written story. I just wish I understood it.
Cate: A Care Giver Providing Real Care Part 1
on Aug. 24, 2013
A good story but a couple of problems: one—the tip of a penis is a glans not gland. Two—I found three different spellings of thong, one comically, ‘tongue.’
Whores
on Aug. 26, 2013
How many times was that naughty word used? Yet each time it seemed to mean a little something different. What a great story! I'd give it ten stars if I could.
Torture Me
on Aug. 27, 2013
A bit perverse, maybe more than a bit, but it seems she got what she asked for. Her husband sure was a fast learner.
Ofiice Domination Dilemma: Chocolate Skin Delight
on Aug. 29, 2013
(no rating)
I don’t know if I’ll bother reading this. Having a typo in the title makes one wonder about the author’s competence and concentration. I did read a few paragraphs and the style seems rather juvenile. Maybe I’ll check back later to see if the author has corrected things. There is another in the description, “Ofiice and sutlers”
Daddy for a Day
on Sep. 12, 2013
This is the first of John’s stories I’ve read in a while. I caught his earlier ones and enjoyed them, overlooking the typos and miscues back then. I’m happy to report that his writing is improving, though I still saw a few. This story is very hot and I assume there will be sequels to it. Keep up the good work John.
Greta's Game
on Sep. 24, 2013
I downloaded this story a few days ago and since then have tried at least five or six times to read it. I say ‘try’ because the farther into the ‘game’ the story gets, the more depraved the ‘game master’ becomes. Half way through now, I must give up and quit reading for the master promises that the plot will only get worse. I give it one star only because I can’t cut one in half.
....The Morning After - an erotic short story
on Oct. 03, 2013
Good story, but to be honest, I can’t imagine sex being a cure for a hangover. But then it’s been years since I’ve had a hangover—or sex for that matter.
Bubble Trouble
on Oct. 06, 2013
Disjointed ending. Really no ending at all.
Bubble Trouble
on Oct. 06, 2013
(no rating)
Vanessa, had I read the description and its ‘spoon fed information’ I too would have known it was her boyfriend she was missing and not (pick one) dead/alive, husband/boyfriend/dom, imaginative non-existent lover, ghost, etc.)
The sound of the helicopter could have brought tears to her eyes because he was killed in one.
A story should be replete within itself and not need external description.
And come on, a few showers? You sure it’s not the South African heat? LOL
Ecstasy of the Grape
on Oct. 07, 2013
I normally enjoy welcoming a new writer to Smashwords and always hope to give a good review. But in this case all I can do is encourage the writer to take extra time to carefully re-read a manuscript before submitting. This story, though admittedly a fresh storyline, is so riddled with misspellings, typos, and incorrect and repetitive word usage that the best I can give it is two stars. I do hope the writer makes that effort in the future.
The Operation
on Oct. 13, 2013
Somehow I was expecting something more at the end.
The Faeries
on Nov. 02, 2013
And I thought the faeries were cute little things like Peter Pan’s Tinkerbell.
The Dead Husbands Club
on Nov. 02, 2013
I truly hate reading a story to have it end with a variation of ‘to be continued,’ but to wade through 108 pages to come upon one is intolerable—especially when there was no warning.
The Life & Loves of Melody Davis - Gina
on Nov. 03, 2013
This story had such an incredible realism to it that I had to backtrack to check that it is listed as fiction. The love making is so tender, so touching, and yet so intense, it’s breathtaking, however not a word of it is pornographic. I can only repeat the word, incredible.
Carry On, Carrie Moon
on Nov. 03, 2013
I’ve read this before and I’m surprised I didn’t give it a review. I could have sworn it was a long time ago, though I see it’s only been up since August. Whatever, it’s a very intriguing story, well worth four stars
My Story Of You
on Nov. 03, 2013
Confusion here until I remembered the genre.
Tilly and Elmer Get Warmed Up
on Nov. 07, 2013
A big ditto on the editor advice. Just having each character’s sentence in a separate paragraph would make reading much easier. Delightful story though.
Tricks-n-Treats
on Nov. 11, 2013
Not bad. Certainly not the sinister ending I had feared. Oops, have I said too much?
Wash Me
on Nov. 12, 2013
This story has been hiding away in my ebook folder for two and a half years waiting for me to stumble across it. And of all days to do that, I just brought a load of laundry up from the machines to my apartment. What a delightfully funny tale of hangover induced nightmarish proportions. I hope the author hasn’t been holding her breath waiting for me.
The Rescue
on Nov. 15, 2013
It’s good to know that chivalry isn’t dead. But I can’t help wonder if he intends to mete out her punishment in front of all the others. That would be quite a show and it appears that the Lord would be all for it.
To Have and To Hold
on Nov. 19, 2013
Yes the ending makes one wonder. Did she, or didn’t she?
North Country
on Nov. 19, 2013
How hard will guilt drive a man?
Running
on Nov. 19, 2013
A nice little 'who done it?'
Neighbors
on Nov. 19, 2013
Double twist at the end of this one.
Living Doll
on Nov. 19, 2013
(no rating)
read soon
Upstairs - Downstairs Part One
on Nov. 20, 2013
This story proves what I so often have thought, that women make the better erotic writers, being much more attuned to the subject I assume.
But before I leave, I must point out something comical. It seems that Millie had two left breasts.
Middlemonth
on Nov. 20, 2013
A more natural—and necessary—ménage as you’ll ever find.
Nymphomaniac
on Nov. 20, 2013
The constant switching of first person points of view was a little distracting, forcing me to often re-read the first sentences of paragraphs to keep things straight.
Christmas Came Early
on Nov. 21, 2013
Like Santa, the delivery man comes but once a year, at least for her.
Passion Chronicles
on Nov. 22, 2013
I would like to welcome you to Smashwords. I just wish I could do so with a better review than what I’m about to give.
Your description promises far more than the stories deliver, I’m sorry to say. First, second person POV is always awkward, in my opinion, and made more so in the final chapter. You describe things that happen at both the beginning and end that as a first person author you can’t possibly know.
While your POV is your choice, I do encourage you to continue writing.
Rachel's Penance
on Nov. 22, 2013
Great! Totally great. And I’m finally learning that trainers are shoes, not small bras for pre-pubescent girls. But I’d sure love to read a follow up to this story.
Adventurous Couples
on Nov. 23, 2013
A string of four loosely strung tales, so loose that I thought the third one was a different jewel entirely. All delicious and leaving this reader wanting more, much more.
Astara Disrobed
on Nov. 24, 2013
I was confused at first, not comprehending what I was reading, but then comprehension slowly sank in, then I was unable to walk away until I finished. Such a delightful read with such a touching ending.
The Tutor (MILF 2, Book 1)
on Dec. 07, 2013
There is nothing like a tutor with all the skills needed for the job.
The Maid and Master Henry
on Dec. 17, 2013
My first review with the new style. Not used to it. The story was interesting but I thought there was a lead in story to it, though I can't find it now.
Oblique Vengeance
on Dec. 25, 2013
Such a powerful story, well written with strength and candor.
The Life and Loves of Melody Davis - Lisa
on Dec. 29, 2013
Melody Davis, girl Casanova, but with a heart of cream cheese. The girl who makes us root for more states to pass gay marriage laws, then maybe she can settle down to the one love of her life, whoever she is.
Business Proposal
on Jan. 21, 2014
A very hot story, but the follow up story sounds flaunt with intrigue.
Last Night
on Jan. 24, 2014
What's good for the goose, is good...
Strangers
on Jan. 24, 2014
Confusing at spots and badly in need of editing.
Coven Wars Part 1: Opening Movement
on Jan. 27, 2014
It might be better to wait for the whole thing so you won't be left with a cliff hanger. It does show promise.
Him and Her
on Jan. 28, 2014
I should complain that it ended in a cliffhanger. Well, not really ended. But it was enticing, so I won’t…complain that is. The author did leave an out. A feed to the rest of the story as Paul Harvey used to say.
Charles Wallace's Favorite Toy
on June 02, 2014
A well-crafted bit of fiction—I checked to be sure—otherwise I’d suggest the cat be banned from the bedroom.
Bathtub Jim
on Aug. 17, 2014
Is this complete? It doesn't seem like it.
Matrix Reversal
on Aug. 29, 2014
(no rating)
There is nothing scientific about numerology. That aside, I wish to enlighten you on the use of the review function of Smashwords’ postings. They are for reviews of the stories and postings, not an avenue for spiteful attacks. I read the postings you had and my reviews are based on my opinions. You obviously have not read the stories I posted and your comments do not cast any reviews on them. Please use Smashwords properly.
Sharing
on Sep. 12, 2014
A hot put predictable threesome.
eRATicated
on Oct. 07, 2014
A very chilling discourse on what might be. Well written.
P.S. thanks for the review of my short and silly story.
And a second P.S. Welcome to Smashwords. I haven’t added much in the last couple of years having switched to full length novels. Good to see someone is filling in the short works.
The Ex Dominatrix and Me
on Oct. 13, 2014
I do love a good lusty, lesbian story, and this one certainly rang my chimes. As a straight man, a story like this makes me long to delve into the tasty area of a good woman.
Orgasm Incorporated: Book One
on Oct. 25, 2014
A very interesting sample of what hints of a very sexy book. I can’t help wonder at the fertile mind of Karl that can fill a large volume. Can’t wait to see.
The Christmas Kiss
on Nov. 14, 2014
(no rating)
“They’re all disasters,” not “There all disasters,” unless the British use a different set of grammatical rules.
The Christmas Kiss
on Nov. 19, 2014
(no rating)
Ah, good to see the correction. Now maybe I'll read it.
The Christmas Kiss
on Nov. 19, 2014
Okay, after dissing this story’s intro for its grammatical error, I dove in with an open mind. What a disaster! I don’t believe I saw a single comma anywhere, and they are sorely missing. It was almost impossible to read.
Life Worth Living
on April 13, 2015
A very lovely and loving story as two women find themselves and their salvation in each other. Fate had them meet at what could have been a disaster for each but turned into a new life for them both. A few stray typos that don't distract from the story.
Comfort From a Friend
on April 20, 2015
With a friend like Rosalinda, why would she need a lover?
Name Deleted
on May 11, 2015
Nineteen eighty four comes to mind.
Alone in the Office
on May 16, 2015
John, stick to your regular stuff. This is annoying to read.
Suffocated With a Bag
on June 30, 2015
A woman scorned is a terrible thing, or so the description says. Make that four or five—I’ve lost count—and you get the idea how much trouble he is in. Being the glutton for punishment he is, he comes back for more.
Ordeal
on June 30, 2015
I don’t know if this story should get one star for how depraved and disgusting it is, or five stars for how depraved and disgusting it is. I’ll give it one star so no one will think I enjoyed how depraved and disgusting it is.
Kona (a microshort story)
on Aug. 05, 2015
Maybe I’m just obtuse, but I didn’t get anything out of this story as the other reviewers did. I will give it two stars for the lack of misspellings.
My Favorite . . . Martian?
on Aug. 09, 2015
The minutiae of 1958 are so well reproduced in such clear detail that I can easily assume the author was there then, making her older than me by about four years. In that case we’re both very old. Of course any writer worth his/her keystrokes could easily research the net for such info—I am currently writing a story about the middle-ages and I certainly wasn’t there then. Again, thank the muses for the net.
Loved the story.
Her Birthday Breeding
on Sep. 26, 2015
This might have made sense if the husband was said to be sterile. Otherwise he was just paying to be cuckolded.
The Blue Hole
on Jan. 16, 2016
Damn cliffhanger—this story has no ending.
Apron Strings and Wedding Rings
on Jan. 24, 2016
I love a good juicy lesbian story and this one certainly had plenty of juice to spare.
Making an American Harem-Episode #6: Letting an African Princess
on March 28, 2016
I fear that we’re going to be strung along on a very protracted story arc before we get to the end of Mister Gale’s quest with his twentieth slave. After all, here we are in chapter six and he doesn’t even add one to the two already seduced into his harem, not that he doesn’t use his incredible talents, along with his unbelievable stamina, while bedding four women on the side of his supposed goal of twenty slaves. Next we’re teased with another chapter that may or may not move his quest along in chapter seven. I do wish the author would take a little time to proof read and eliminate all the typos which I’m counting at least one per page. I’m not sure I can last to the end as I’m guessing this may amount to forty or more chapters.
The Exotic
on April 03, 2016
I guess I’m supposed to overlook the ‘British English’ in this story but it would be much easier to read if separate paragraphs were made for each character’s speech. Also, I think the author meant sorority rather than seniority at one point as well as, hon for hone. Not that my writing is perfect.
English Major
on April 08, 2016
As the old saying goes: ‘No good deed goes unpunished.’
Bethany's Troll
on April 20, 2016
I don’t think Onan was really saint material but I see he got his halo somewhere to be the namesake of this school. Appropriate though, considering the attitude of the school’s Human Resources and Welfare Committee.
The Bishop
on May 19, 2016
It is unfortunate that the writer doesn’t have a better grasp of English. There are so many errors throughout this posting that it is difficult to read.
The Bishop
on June 01, 2016
(no rating)
George, I am not bitter, just disappointed when a writer doesn’t take the time to proofread his or her work before posting. Self-editing is very difficult, as I well know, but there seems to have been no attempt made here. If you and David are willing to accept such sloppy writing, then that’s your choice. You will find a lot of it here in Smashwords.
The Lake
on June 15, 2016
I see you’re new here so welcome. A nice bit of flash erotica. You may want to watch your tense. The story starts in past tense but switches to present midway through. Best of luck with new stories.
One For Good Luck
on June 30, 2016
Such a silly, superstitious girl. It seemed she was on a one track line, one leading directly into her tunnel. I believe she was headed there all along.
Office Mating
on July 02, 2016
This poor protagonist can’t seem to stay out of trouble, or pussy. I could almost feel sorry for him, if I didn’t want to be in his shoes.
Why I Will Not Vote For Hillary Clinton
on Aug. 06, 2016
You must be very naïve to be shocked at the fact that a politician would lie. After all, politicians, military recruiters, televangelists, and used car salesmen are at the top of the list of professional liars.
Trump was out here in Hawaii some weeks ago when he claimed to own a building in Waikiki that happened to have his name on it. He claimed to be responsible for hiring a large number of people there. The news reporter checked and found that he did not own the building, was not a manager and had no connection with it what so ever. Trump is a loose cannon who sticks his foot in his mouth every time he opens it. If he is such a great businessman, why has so many of his ventures gone bankrupt?
I will not be voting for Clinton or Trump as I haven’t voted for anyone in over forty years. None of them is worth my time.
With Satomi
on Oct. 08, 2016
It is hard to read a small chapter plunked out of a much larger body of work and get any idea of what is happening. The larger work seems to be titled ‘Snapchat’ though some chapters have other names. It’s like picking a few pieces of a jigsaw puzzle from a box and imaging what the total picture looks like. I’ve tried to find some of the earlier sections but, again, trying to piece together the whole is quite confusing. The quality of the writing is quite good but the task of finding the entire work is too daunting.
No...I Shouldn't (An Erotic Short Story)
on Dec. 26, 2016
Very well written story, with no noticeable errors. The sex scenes were very enticing. Looking forward to reading more of this author’s work.
Time Looped
on Jan. 11, 2017
The concept of time travel boggles the mind, at least it does mine. The writers of ‘the big bang theory’ tackled the semantics of it a few seasons ago, quite well I must say. But if it is considered, one should realize that nothing could be changed in the past because if one could go back to make changes, then one did, therefore nothing was changed.
The Hike
on Feb. 10, 2017
Not a bad story, but I have to wonder why I so often see ‘off’ spelled as ‘of’ in stories written by European writers.
Taxi - Trials (Book 2)
on Feb. 18, 2017
Well, crap! Not only does this book (story) end in the ultimate insult to the reader (to be continued), but is strung along, Ad Infinitum, to a minimum of eleven stories. The writing and story line is great, but there is a limit. I’d love to give it five stars but can’t.