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* "Neighbors" by Michael K. Smith (romance & emerging
adolescence) 10, 10, 10
* "Neighbors" by Michael K. Smith (mksmith@metronet.com). {Story Link: afar - from the house next door, that is. He's divorced, and she has recently thrown her husband out; and he's beginning to notice more and more how attractive she is. One day he finds an excuse to give her a foot rub. {Now, you have to understand that for some of us foot rubs are a form of either masturbation or foreplay.} He behaves like a perfect gentleman. Mike and Carol kiss and neck passionately sans enfuckment and are having a good ole time - when Carol's 15-year-old daughter comes home early and walks in on them unexpectedly. I mention this anecdote with the daughter because it demonstrates the level of sophistication of the story. It may be fun to fantasize about humping the slutty next door neighbor or gang-banging the bus driver or inviting the daughter to join in for a little incestuous menage a trois; but real life sometimes diverges from fantasy. Adults - and especially parents - have to be responsible as well as sexy. In this instance, Carol leaves Mike on the couch, goes to her daughter's room to discuss the matter with her, and then rejoins Mike for some more romance. Some readers may find this dull; but I find this kind of stuff to be very hot - because it more closely resembles things that I might do in what I would like to think is my own, mature, responsible life. Well, actually Carol lets Stephanie watch her making out with Mike. That would go beyond my own limits; but I have to admit that I found it to be extremely erotic. This is another very good story. I enjoyed it immensely. Last week I criticized an author for the improper balance of details - too much irrelevant and too little relevant detail. Smith does an excellent job of supplying the right blend of details. At times he seems to be off the subject; but he's really setting up the mood for what he wants us to notice next. This story offers a good example of what I am talking about. |