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"Abecedary" by Eli-the-Bearded (short segments) 10, 10, 10
"Abecedary" by Eli-the-Bearded <*@qz.to>. There are two parts to this - Abecedaries A and B. Neither of them are sex stories. For those who don't know what an 'abecedary' is, it's a book to learn the alphabet from (I must say I didn't know until Elijah explained.) Both pieces contain little snippets under a word starting with each letter of the alphabet, in alphabetical order, for example: >Jelly > >"Do you have a preference between KY or Astroglide?" he asked. >"Are you suggesting I don't get wet enough?" she replied, very serious. >"There are activities I was thinking of that do not involve your natural >lubrication." > >Kneading > >"I've always thought this was the most fun part of making bread. Dough >has such an interesting feel beneath the hand." Brian looked up from the >counter at her and smiled. Not all of the sections have any sexual connotation. In fact, had anyone else but dear Elijah posted this I would have been slightly puzzled as to why they had posted it on ASSM. I mean it's not about sex (much) and it's definitely not a story. But being as it's from him, where else would he post it? He can post his shopping list if he wants. And anyway I enjoyed it (?them).... Yes, I really liked it. It's got a haunting, detached quality. It's memorable. Some of the pieces are like haiku. Others very intriguing - snapshots from an ongoing story.... Give it a go. Odd but excellent. Ratings for "Abecedary" Athena (technical quality): 10 Venus (plot & character): 10 (these categories don't really apply, but the pieces definitely contain the equivalent in creative terms) Bronwen (appeal to reviewer): 10 |