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Simone Francis's avatar

I'm starting to find slightly strange, sexy/not sexy all at the same time stories on Substack and this one definitely fits the bill.

Silken Mouli's avatar

That's sort of exactly what I set out to write! Strange, out of the ordinary stories with erotic elements which someone might be able to read and go, “I bet I know who the writer is". Thank you! 💜

Dove Harper's avatar

I love that too! It could’ve gone in the usual direction and it didn’t and for that I’m very happy for. It actually made me want to read the entire thing to see where it’d go rather than skim the story to get to the sex or skim the sex that I knew was coming. But I couldn’t and didn’t ! I loved it.

Sean Normandsen's avatar

I love the characterisation, the use of dialect and accent to improve character definition, and your sense of humour is delightful. Brava!

Silken Mouli's avatar

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the story, and I'm very grateful for your getting in touch to say so!

Sean Normandsen's avatar

Brace yourself for more compliments. 😁 I need to see other series of your work; I am absolutely loving your treatment of these characters! Your sense of humour is almost Pratchett-esque, and I love your comedic timing.

Silken Mouli's avatar

Being called Pratchett-esque is probably one of the best compliments ever - I consider him a major influence in my work. Thank you so much!

Sean Normandsen's avatar

You are most welcome. I love every work of his I have ever read and bless the day 32 years ago a friend first loaned ne a copy of The Colour of Magic.

Charles's avatar

It’s not everyday I read a story that interests me like this one did. Since Elizabeth recommended it, from the language used I’m going to assume it’s somewhere in the UK or Ireland, in a shop on high street … probably Marks & Spencer or Rigby & Pellar, very high end lingerie brands

Loved reading this one. Excellent work !!

Nemo Omnis's avatar

Kept expecting the spice to increase, yet still found the story very satisfying.

Silken Mouli's avatar

Thank you! . I was tempted, I have to admit, but I very deliberately wanted to write a character who was single-mindedly professional in his sizing obsession. I'm glad it satisfied even at lower spice levels.

Elizabeth Red's avatar

@Silken Mouli I REALLY enjoyed this! You have SO MUCH VOICE in your writing. By paragraph three I feel like I already knew your main character. A bit cocky, but someone who clearly knew what he was doing. I also love how he how he handled snotty influencer JessyInADressy (such a fun name BTW). He was smart, witty, and knew exactly how to get the job done. Terrific work!

Silken Mouli's avatar

Thank you very much! I'm glad you enjoyed him. I originally called her JessInADress but there's a real person using that name so I switched it around a bit and ended up with something I liked better

Elizabeth Red's avatar

No I completely agree, JessyInADressy definitely gives a snootier vibe AND it’s more fun to read. Very well done!

Paul van der Varst's avatar

" “You want me to...and then you’ll...” I nod.

“I’ll do it...if you undress too. So that I’ll know the moment you get turned on.”

This is new. "

Tit for tat: a clever twist in the tale. I like it.

Silken Mouli's avatar

Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it