Intelligent Stories that don’t insult you

[djrip]

I stumbled on this thread today and was surprised to see one of my stories listed in the OP. Very cool! Thanks for the shoutout, @Sexecclectic. I'm happy the story struck a chord with you.



I had a lot of fun learning about forgeries and forensic art detectives for this story. It's fascinating stuff. Glad you enjoyed that bit.



Absolutely fair. I also prefer simple, spare descriptions. I tend to write that way unless I have a reason not to. The reason for this particular sentence was to foreshadow the twist later in the story. *Spoiler* The woman visiting the art detective's office is a forger. She's essentially casing the place and sizing up the opposition. The intention of that sentence was to plant a seed in the reader's head (why would she be cataloging the office's contents?) that would be harvested after the reveal (ahh...because she's meticulous and wanted to know what she was up against). Maybe that didn't work for some readers and just sounded like the writer inserting their voice into the story. If so, that's a completely valid criticism. Just thought you might be interested in the "why" behind it.

I can't understand quitting a story over a 5-10 word description of a character scanning a room, at all. Bizarre, really. I guess I could understand if the style is overly descriptive and wordy throughout, but that's something I'd realize over paragraphs or a page. If it got to be too much, sure I could see someone deciding it's not for them. But noping out over one particular clause in a sentence? Weird.

 

[theWollstonecraftWoman]

Wow. I am almost embarrassed to say that I don't even look at stories that are below 7-8k words. And it is a bare minimum for me to even click on a story with all the right tags.

Well, I think that's sad. Good stories can be told at any length. I've read short stories in magizines that aren't 1300 words and wonderful.

 

[AchtungNight]

Actually, I think my first story is my best. But I think that has to do with "having a story in you." Once you get it out, the next ones, done more self-consciously, aren't as compelling. But, for sure, if we're talking craft here, rather than inspiration, you're right... one hopes.

My first erotic story- “Fear, Lust, and Vanity” is currently my only H rated story here. I like to think the others have potential to be equally good- they’ve gotten praise from people here and on other sites. It’s just a matter of getting enough votes that Lit won’t scrub.

I’m the kind of writer who gets a bit different with every story just to challenge himself. Sometimes it’s worked better than others.

 

[theWollstonecraftWoman]

My first erotic story- “Fear, Lust, and Vanity” is currently my only H rated story here. I like to think the others have potential to be equally good- they’ve gotten praise from people here and on other sites. It’s just a matter of getting enough votes that Lit won’t scrub.

I’m the kind of writer who gets a bit different with every story just to challenge himself. Sometimes it’s worked better than others.

Sorry about that, but baby, I don't have one H to my name.

 

[AchtungNight]

Sorry about that, but baby, I don't have one H to my name.

You don’t have one H to your name YET. Keep trying, writer!

 

[theWollstonecraftWoman]

You don’t have one H to your name YET. Keep trying, writer!

Don't write stories that can get the red H because to many incels find them.

 

[MelissaBaby]

Surely, I must have insulted somebody…

 

[theWollstonecraftWoman]

Surely, I must have insulted somebody…

I seem to do so daily.

 

[lovecraft68]

Don't write stories that can get the red H because to many incels find them.

Lit has made it clear that the platform is a safe haven for incels and all anti woman hate speech, oh, and on story side too.

 

[AchtungNight]

Don't write stories that can get the red H because to many incels find them.

I just looked up the term “incel” and read about it. I have to say this- those people are idiots. They are angry about being denied sex, I get it. Well, guess what? Expressing wrath and other negative emotions is only going to get them further denied pleasure. And trolling is only going to make it worse. Not very wise people. I know I’ve been sexually frustrated at times but may I never get like that. And I intend to encourage others away from a similar path with all my power. You can’t force heaven on people, nor force people to accept it. To deny free will is to destroy the very essence of Good.

 

[Sexecclectic]

Surely, I must have insulted somebody…

Even if you did, being MelissaBaby gets you all the free passes you need.

 

[AG31]

Many writers here write sex stories (strokers), others write stories with sex. There's an audience for both.

If you want a list, most of the regulars here in the AH create the latter.

My stories are mostly shameless male fantasies, but with an actual plot and (I'd like to think) don't stretch suspension of disbelief too far. I prefer "intelligent" stories too, but sometimes I'm in the mood for (and appreciate) a well-crafted implausible stroker.

Thanks for the term. I've been noodling around the idea of when erotica is "a story with sex," and when its intent is purely arousal. If there's a term, then it's been thought about before. Stay tuned for a post!

 

[AG31]

You can write high fantasy in a way that is totally credible and self-consistent.

Em

"Self-consistent" is another good phrase, along with keeping the reader "in the moment." @pink_silk_glove

 

[AG31]

Erotica is the sexual arousal. I don't think your characters need much personality at all revealed in a story for the story to be good erotica. Does it have sexual heat? I've toyed with this--not requiring developed characters for the story to be erotica. I've even done what I thought was erotic where you can't even quite discern the gender of the players.

Indeed, indeed!

 

[AG31]

My first erotic story- “Fear, Lust, and Vanity” is currently my only H rated story here.

Sorry, again, newbie to the forum world of Literotica. What is an "H rated story?" Just point me to where these things are defined.
tia!
ag

 

[AchtungNight]

Sorry, again, newbie to the forum world of Literotica. What is an "H rated story?" Just point me to where these things are defined.
tia!
ag

H is a highly coveted rating here. It means a very popular highly acclaimed work.

 

[lovecraft68]

I just looked up the term “incel” and read about it. I have to say this- those people are idiots. They are angry about being denied sex, I get it. Well, guess what? Expressing wrath and other negative emotions is only going to get them further denied pleasure. And trolling is only going to make it worse. Not very wise people. I know I’ve been sexually frustrated at times but may I never get like that. And I intend to encourage others away from a similar path with all my power. You can’t force heaven on people, nor force people to accept it. To deny free will is to destroy the very essence of Good.

Yeah, but you're missing the point when it comes to incels, its all the fault of women. None of their behavior and loserdom is on them, its women.

And blessed be lit for deciding that the LW section should be the biggest haven on the internet for these jackals.

 

[MelissaBaby]

Sorry, again, newbie to the forum world of Literotica. What is an "H rated story?" Just point me to where these things are defined.
tia!
ag

A story with a rating of 4.50 and at least 10 votes.

 

[MelissaBaby]

Even if you did, being MelissaBaby gets you all the free passes you need.

You may have just created a monster.

 

[AchtungNight]

Yeah, but you're missing the point when it comes to incels, its all the fault of women. None of their behavior and loserdom is on them, its women.

And blessed be lit for deciding that the LW section should be the biggest haven on the internet for these jackals.

No, it’s not women’s fault. It’s stupidity. Just people being stupid arrogant jerks. Only way to end it is to stop being jerks. I hope you can get there, lovecraft. In the meantime please stop trying to incite me and let me be.

 

[djrip]

No, it’s not women’s fault. It’s stupidity. Just people being stupid arrogant jerks. Only way to end it is to stop being jerks. I hope you can get there, lovecraft. In the meantime please stop trying to incite me and let me be.

He's saying the incels think that.

 

[AchtungNight]

He's saying the incels think that.

I know. The weird thing is, they’re fortifying their own prison by being arrogant imbeciles intent on inciting wrath. Instead of, I don’t know, maybe making a community to help people and give them sympathy and peace?

 

[djrip]

I know. The weird thing is, they’re fortifying their own prison by being arrogant imbeciles intent on inciting wrath. Instead of, I don’t know, maybe making a community to help people and give them sympathy and peace?

I know right. Similarly, why don't Nazis just focus more on sympathy and peace? The 30s and 40s would have been a lot nicer.

 

[NoTalentHack]

Sorry, again, newbie to the forum world of Literotica. What is an "H rated story?" Just point me to where these things are defined.
tia!
ag

A story that gets a rating of 4.5 or higher while having a minimum threshold of votes (10, I think). It’s like getting an A on a paper.

 

[lovecraft68]

What one defends, one is.