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Title: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: teanndaorsa on July 18, 2021, 10:46:36 am
You can view the story here on the plaza:

The Gingerbread House

https://www.boundstories.net/storiesek/the_gingerbread_house01.html
F/f; fpov; voy; teen; bond; latex; catsuit; collar; strapon; buttplug; anal; tease; cons; X

https://www.boundstories.net/storiesek/the_gingerbread_house02.html
F/f; F+/f; Solo-F; Sbf; fpov; mast; teen; first; oral;collar; rope; voy; gag; naked; tribbing; tease; strapon; cons; X

https://www.boundstories.net/storiesek/the_gingerbread_house03.html
F/f; F+/f+; fpov; teen; maid; collar; toys; gag; clamps; tease; oral; latex; catsuit; armbinder; buttplug; strapon; blindfold; cons; XX

https://www.boundstories.net/storiesek/the_gingerbread_house04.html
F+/f+; fpov; teen; bond; collar; gag; straitjacket; chastity; oral; naked; rom; cons; X

https://www.boundstories.net/storiesek/the_gingerbread_house05.html
F+/f; fpov; teen; chastity; collar; tease; naked; armbinder; gag; denial; maid; force; oral; spreadeagle; bedtie; cuffs; shower; rom; cons; XX

https://www.boundstories.net/storiesek/the_gingerbread_house06.html
FF; F/f; F+/f+; fpov; teen; college; chastity; club; bond; corset; gag; collar; rope; cuffs; naked; tease; cons; X

https://www.boundstories.net/storiesek/the_gingerbread_house07.html
F+/f; bond; collar; hood; catsuit; armbinder; oral; strapon; anal; buttplug; gag; tease; catheter; straitjacket; cons; XX

https://www.boundstories.net/storiesek/the_gingerbread_house08.html
F+/f; F+/f+; bond; straitjacket; tease; punish; straps; collar; armbinder; oral; strapon; sex; gag; tattoo; cons; XX

https://www.boundstories.net/storiesek/the_gingerbread_house09.html
F+/f+; bond; rope; oral; collar; spreadeagle; bedtie; gag; strapon; sex; tape; mum; tease; cons; XX

https://www.boundstories.net/storiesek/the_gingerbread_house10.html
FF; F+/f+; fpov; bond; gag; blindfold; mum; catheter; transport; sex; oral; enclosed; toys; tease; rom; cons; XX

https://www.boundstories.net/storiesek/the_gingerbread_house11.html
F+/f+; FF; fpov; bond; gag; buttplug; toys; tease; sendep; tape; mum; outdoors; chastity; rope; strappado; naked; oral; armbinder; cuffs; rom; cons; XX

https://www.boundstories.net/storiesek/the_gingerbread_house12.html
F+/f+; fpov; bond; naked; armbinder; oral; rom; cons; X

https://www.boundstories.net/storiesek/the_gingerbread_house13.html
F+/f+; fpov; bond; cuffs; gag; spreadeagle; bedtie; oral; tease; voy; rope; strapon; sex; anal; toys; rom; cons; XX

https://www.boundstories.net/storiesek/the_gingerbread_house14.html
F+/f+; fpov; naked; rope; outdoors; supernatural; majick; rom; cons; X

https://www.boundstories.net/storiesek/the_gingerbread_house15.html
F/f; fpov; chastity; bond; armbinder; tease; oral; collar; blindfold; cuffs; spreadeagle; bedtie; buttplug; straps; chair; toys; strapon; sex; armbinder; gag; rom; cons; XX

Gingerbread House Tales

https://www.boundstories.net/storiesek/the_gingerbread_house_bloody_kiss.html
F/f; bond; vampire; bite; supernatural; naked; X-frame; cuffs; straps; gag; tease; climax; club; rom; cons; XX

https://www.boundstories.net/storiesek/the_gingerbread_house_turnabout.html
FFF; F/f+; tg; bond; naked; mum; wrap; gag; blindfold; buttplug; tease; denial; sound; chastity; oral; cons; X

https://www.boundstories.net/storiesek/the_gingerbread_house_chains_of_ink.html
F/f+; tg; fpov; bond; tattoo; rope; gag; naked; pain; piercing; oral; clamps; tease; anal; rom; cons; XX

https://grometsplaza.net/special/halloween22/the_gingerbread_house_a_night_to_remember.html
F/f+; F+/f+; tg; M2f; bond; halloween; costume; public; club; rope; gag; oral; sex; buttplug; straitjacket; cuffs; switch; tease; denial; vampire; chastity; cons; XX

https://grometsplaza.net/special/halloween23/gingerbread_house_blood_and_lust.html
F/f; F/f+; supernatural; vampire; collar; chastity; gag; cuffs; susp; spreadeagle; oral; strapon; cons; X

The Sorcerer's Apprentice

https://www.boundstories.net/storiessz/the_sorcerers_apprentice1.html
F+/f+; bond; straitjacket; gag; rom; cons; X

https://www.boundstories.net/storiessz/the_sorcerers_apprentice2.html
F+/f+; bond; gag; tease; collar; armbinder; cuffs; straitjacket; oral; rom; cons; X

https://www.boundstories.net/storiessz/the_sorcerers_apprentice3.html
F+/f+; bond; lingerie; strip; latex; catsuit; hood; cuffs; bedtie; spreadeagle; blindfold; gag; toys; tease; oral; rom; cons; XX

https://www.boundstories.net/storiessz/the_sorcerers_apprentice4.html
F+/f+; fpov; bond; toys; gag; leash; collar; mast; tribbing; majick; tease; rope; chastity; cons; XX

https://www.boundstories.net/storiessz/the_sorcerers_apprentice5.html
F/f; F/f+; bond; rope; hogtie; gag; toys; tease; majick; swimsuit; oral; cuffs; strapon; blindfold; cons; X

https://www.boundstories.net/storiessz/the_sorcerers_apprentice6.html
F/f; F+/f+; fpov; bond; straps; collar; gag; straitjacket; tape; chastity; rope; tease; denial; oral; rom; cons; X

https://www.boundstories.net/storiessz/the_sorcerers_apprentice7.html
F+/f; fpov; bond; straitjacket; blindfold; tape; chastity; gag; tease; oral; collar; cuffs; mast; rom; cons; X

https://www.boundstories.net/storiessz/the_sorcerers_apprentice8.html
F/f; fpov; bond; collar; chastity; cuffs; majick; spreader; gag; toys; tease; climax; rom; cons; X

https://www.boundstories.net/storiessz/the_sorcerers_apprentice9.html
F/f; F+/f+; fpov; bond; cuffs; public; collar; shop; rom; cons; X

https://www.boundstories.net/storiessz/the_sorcerers_apprentice10.html
F+/f+; bond; cuffs; outdoors; naked; harness; gag; ponygirl; clamps; crop; toys; buttplug; rom; cons; X

https://www.boundstories.net/storiessz/the_sorcerers_apprentice11.html
F+/f+; bond; outdoors; tease; public; crotchstrap; buttplug; tease; collar; group; strip; cuffs; gag; oral; straps; climax; cons; X

A Conventional Affair

https://www.boundstories.net/storiesad/a_conventional_affair1.html
F/f; F+/f+; bond; outdoors; oral; naked; chastity; ponygirl; harness; gag; cuffs; armbinder; buttplug; catheter; rom; cons; XX

https://www.boundstories.net/storiesad/a_conventional_affair2.html
F+/f; bond; toys; chastity; tease; denial; gag; rope; armbinder; outdoors; rom; cons; X

https://www.boundstories.net/storiesad/a_conventional_affair3.html
F+/f; bond; chastity; oral; naked; rom; cons; X

https://www.boundstories.net/storiesad/a_conventional_affair4.html
F+/f; bond; cuffs; bedtie; spreadeagle; gag; tease; remote; toys; mast; denial; oral; strapon; rom; cons; XX

https://www.boundstories.net/storiesad/a_conventional_affair5.html
F+/f+; collar; leash; public; chastity; rom; cons; X


Please feel free to leave your kind comments and feedback about this story here.

Thanks  ;)
Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: jaymiechan on July 18, 2021, 06:15:15 pm
this was originally on UtopiaStories, right?
Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: mari0 on July 19, 2021, 08:41:57 am
Quote
this was originally on UtopiaStories, right?

Yes but Utopia seems to be going through a rough spot at the moment with erratic posting schedules
Also from what I understand from the author Utopia had lost his submissions for the additional chapters (11 onward I think)
So I asked, cajoled, begged him to start posting it here as well.

Hence the familiarity of the first chapters. But don't worry new chapters are on the horizon as well.

(and let's be honest this series is so lovely that re-reading the first chapters is no punishment either*)

-Mario

*I might be a bit of a fanboy for this series
Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: mari0 on July 19, 2021, 08:49:06 am
I LOVE this series.

It's happy, loving, kind and so super kinky.
Not only is the sexy stuff good but it's so well written that this fictional place and the characters in it really live for me.

I could keep goin on with tons of tiny examples, like how I now make spanakopita as my go to dish when guests are over thanks to this series, but I would only risk giving away things for new readers.

Thank you again Darkwolf for creating and sharing it

-Mari0

Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: jaymiechan on July 19, 2021, 01:14:07 pm
i think the question is, would GP also post the side-story comic that was made in collab with FetishHand?
Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: teanndaorsa on July 27, 2021, 01:54:52 pm
Well I'd be happy to be associated with Fetishhand (https://www.patreon.com/fetishhand)'s accompanying comics, because they are luscious and I've been a Patreon supporter forever, but they already have a home (https://rrcomics.com/comic/tgh-into-the-woods-page-01/) and I'd much prefer to send people in that direction so they can enjoy them and perhaps support the artist too.

But in terms of Darkwolf's lovely story, readers can be assured I have 15 chapters in hand and will be bashing through the publishing of them as quickly as I can over the next few weeks in amongst all the other submissions. Chapters 4 through 6 up today for your enjoyment.
Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: mari0 on July 27, 2021, 08:53:44 pm
Thanks Teann, I am so looking forward to all those new chapters.
(But absolutely don't mind re-visiting the previously posted ones in the mean while)
Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: mari0 on July 27, 2021, 08:54:47 pm
Also I noticed that for me at least the forum link in the last three stories is off.
Is that just me or did something go wrong there?
Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: teanndaorsa on July 28, 2021, 09:47:49 am
Also I noticed that for me at least the forum link in the last three stories is off.
Is that just me or did something go wrong there?
Well spotted, I see it here too, but it's an annoying thing that's started happening recently with CloudFlare (that provides caching for the site). The link in the underlying page is now correct, it gets corrected during the publishing process, but for a brief window it has an invalid link. But even if I tell CloudFlare the page has changed, it is holding onto the old version and serving it anyway. In previous cases it has simply worked itself out, because the cached old version expires and is replaced, the alternative is to invalidate the cache for the entire boundstories.net site, which because it is so large, would mean slow responses for everyone for the next few days.
Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: mari0 on July 28, 2021, 07:03:29 pm
Ahh CDN caching issues, we had a lot of those at my previous company.
Tricky beast that, Well the source is known and it's not a problem that endangers the site.

So I would totally leave it as is. You probably have a ton of stories in your mailbox that need to be proofread etc :-)

(thnx again by the way for taking up custodianship of this site)
Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: teanndaorsa on August 01, 2021, 07:52:42 pm
Another three parts up tonight.
Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: llaallaa on August 02, 2021, 05:06:43 pm
Wow just wow. I love this series. Their relationship are just beautiful, loving. If this were real i’m happy to be brianna.
Btw thankyou for sharing this story.
Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: mari0 on August 08, 2021, 07:38:26 pm
It is absolutely loving and fantastic right.
By far my favorite BDSM story and also an excellent love story.
(come to think of it I can't rightly think of one of those I like better as well)

And best of all, there are more to come up
Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: teanndaorsa on August 10, 2021, 06:31:14 pm
And best of all, there are more to come up

Speaking of which, 3 more parts tonight, leaving just 3 after that in the queue <drum roll...>
Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: mari0 on August 11, 2021, 08:03:40 am
Whooooooo previously unpublished chapters.

I can't wait to savor and enjoy these.
The fact that social and work obligations mean that I can't properly for at least the next week or so is in a way it's own odd bondage.
Pleasure postponed is pleasure amplified or something like that right?

Thank you both again and although knowing that this tale will end saddens me it brings me great joy to know that the whole tale will be shared.

Cheers
Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: llaallaa on August 11, 2021, 04:35:20 pm
Just done chapter 12. Jeez im so addicted to this story bro. I dont have the word to describe it what can i tell you is i loving this story. So nice,hot,romanctic,love and more. I kept imagine those scene in my head tho. I know the story is near the end and i wish it didnt but i’m happy and really appreciate for you to share this amazing story. Thank you author.
Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: teanndaorsa on August 18, 2021, 09:40:05 pm
And the last 3 parts up tonight, enjoy!
Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: greyjoy on August 20, 2021, 07:53:54 pm
This story, holy shit! One of the best I’ve read on this site. I wish this was novel length 😭
Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: llaallaa on August 21, 2021, 09:00:14 am
Noooo i dont want it to be end  :'(. Please there should be more. One of the best story i ever read.
Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: mari0 on August 23, 2021, 06:05:26 am
So good! Although I am sad that it is over it was a fantastical journey and I am grateful it exists. Thnx Darkwolf
Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: Darkwolf on August 24, 2021, 01:07:19 am
Thank you all so much for your kind words.  This is the first major project that I've worked on in many years and I have to admit to a certain amount of trepidation when I first began, especially given some of the twists and reveals I planned to include.  To hear that so many people have enjoyed it is perhaps the greatest compliment that I can ask for.

I too admit to a certain sadness to see the project end, but all stories do in time.  In truth, when tallied up the Gingerbread House comes out to a total of 329 single-spaced typed pages in Microsoft Word (at least on my computer it does), over 192,000 words, basically a novel in and of itself, and I feared that trying to push it much further would bloat the story and dilute its themes.

That being said, the story of Brianna Wilde is not done yet.  There will be more, someday, and I can only ask all of you to wait patiently.

Warmest regards,
Darkwolf
Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: mari0 on August 29, 2021, 02:02:50 pm
In my humble opinion this story was a wonderful "coming of age cycle"
If Brianna has more stories to tell I will always be ready to hear them.
Given how excellent the spinoff with fetishhands turned out I could imagine many of those tales working better as self-contained stories.

(Now that I'm thinking about it, I would love a story about Brianna moving in with her mistresses.
How would the process of "claiming" a room look for her given that she needs more than just Latex and rope to wear and her parents might also like to visit etc.)

Thanks again.
Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: teanndaorsa on October 05, 2021, 10:17:27 pm
The first of three side stories from the Gingerbread House world: Bloody Kiss, up tonight. Enjoy!
Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: teanndaorsa on October 15, 2021, 08:47:00 pm
And the last, Chains of Ink up tonight (sorry for not announcing Turnabout earlier in the week)
Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: mari0 on October 16, 2021, 11:20:07 am
(sorry for not announcing Turnabout earlier in the week)

We forgive you Teann  ;)

Looking forward to reading these two latest chapters.
The first one: "Bloody kiss" I felt was bloody great.



Okay I promise I will stop trying to be funny now
Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: beebop on October 21, 2021, 02:28:24 pm
And the last, Chains of Ink up tonight (sorry for not announcing Turnabout earlier in the week)
Just started with Chains of Ink - crazy hot. Guess I need to go back to the start...
Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: Darkwolf on October 21, 2021, 07:08:24 pm
Author's Note

I just realized that I did not make this clear in the text but Chains of Ink and Turnabout is Fair Play are connected stories, with Chains of Ink being the first part.  It is recommended to read them in that order as certain things might seem odd otherwise.

Sorry for the confusion.
Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: teanndaorsa on October 22, 2021, 10:26:53 am
Author's Note

I just realized that I did not make this clear in the text but Chains of Ink and Turnabout is Fair Play are connected stories, with Chains of Ink being the first part.  It is recommended to read them in that order as certain things might seem odd otherwise.

Sorry for the confusion.

I probably should have spotted that on the publishing read-through, I'll add a link to that effect in both the stories now.
Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: teanndaorsa on June 21, 2022, 07:57:10 pm
And today we get the first chapter of a new tale Darkwolf has spun for us - enjoy!
Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: greyjoy on June 22, 2022, 09:53:45 pm
Yesssss! I love this series! Really well written, lovely characters, and very very sexy!
Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: mari0 on July 01, 2022, 07:55:25 pm
100% agree, I had almost forgotten just how much I love these characters . But just a few sentences in and I am 100% vested again
Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: teanndaorsa on July 19, 2022, 10:43:00 pm
Part 2 of The Sorcerer's Apprentice up tonight, enjoy!
Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: teanndaorsa on September 15, 2022, 09:48:33 pm
A return home for Brianna in part 3 of The Sorcerer's Apprentice, up tonight.
Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: mari0 on September 18, 2022, 08:28:25 am
What continues to amaze me about this series, about this writer, is how much depth and feeling can be put in even a simple bondage scene. From a distance the core sex scene is “protagonist is tied up while wearing latex and has her two mistresses play with her”. Yet the scene never feels simple or mundane, it feels real. The author takes the time to describe the, thoughts, feelings and sensations. He manages to paint this complete and vivid picture that simultaneously never out stays its welcome.

That’s a lot of focus and high praise specifically for a sex scene that is only a quarter of this story. I did that specifically because in previous chapter feedback I often praised the non-sex part of the stories. It struck me just how good the sex writing was when I reflected on the juxtaposition between scene “novelty” and how much I felt it. That all said, I firmly believe that if this series is a fantastic coming of age story all on its own. The protagonists thoughts, doubts and emotional needs and wants feel extremely relatable even if early adulthood is a few years back.

Thank you for continuing your work on what had to be my favorite series so far
Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: teanndaorsa on October 29, 2022, 04:41:27 pm
Added A Night To Remember (http://grometsplaza.net/special/halloween22/the_gingerbread_house_a_night_to_remember.html) as part of the Halloween special!
Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: retr0 on November 06, 2022, 08:51:07 pm
Hopefully Darkwolf themselves sees this - I think they've responded in the thread a few times.

I'm a trans woman myself, and I want to give the biggest, most heartfelt thank you I possibly can for writing a story featuring a transgender woman whose identity is a simple matter of fact - not the object of a fetish and not part of a crossdressing or humiliation or transformation kink. I finished Chains of Ink, Turnabout, and Night To Remember feeling valuable and empowered and beautiful. I can't tell you how just refreshing and liberating it is to find a story like that - let alone such a beautifully written one. Like others have commented, the depth and detail put into the scenes is scarcely rivaled elsewhere.

I've been reading Gromet's Plaza for over a decade, for as long as I've been a sexual person, and I finally made a forum account today just to tell you thank you. That's how much this means to me. Please, give us more of Morgan!
Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: Darkwolf on November 12, 2022, 11:53:37 pm
Hopefully Darkwolf themselves sees this - I think they've responded in the thread a few times.

I'm a trans woman myself, and I want to give the biggest, most heartfelt thank you I possibly can for writing a story featuring a transgender woman whose identity is a simple matter of fact - not the object of a fetish and not part of a crossdressing or humiliation or transformation kink. I finished Chains of Ink, Turnabout, and Night To Remember feeling valuable and empowered and beautiful. I can't tell you how just refreshing and liberating it is to find a story like that - let alone such a beautifully written one. Like others have commented, the depth and detail put into the scenes is scarcely rivaled elsewhere.

I've been reading Gromet's Plaza for over a decade, for as long as I've been a sexual person, and I finally made a forum account today just to tell you thank you. That's how much this means to me. Please, give us more of Morgan!

You are correct, I do check this thread now and again to see if anyone has replied.

First and foremost, thank you very much for taking the time to reply, and I am especially appreciate that you decided to start an account just to message me.  I always appreciate hearing from my readers and I'm glad that you have enjoyed my stories so far.  Your praise is quite humbling, and I can only say that you are very welcome.  I'm glad that you found something in my written that spoke to your own experiences, and I very much agree that transgender characters are often simply used in stories as part of a larger kink rather than, as you said, making it a simple fact of their character.  I guess, for me, I always try to make my characters be characters first and foremost, the various facts of their personalities, lives and identities inform who they are rather than serve as mere props for the plot.  I can't say I always succeed, but I do try and I'm glad that it worked for you.

I can't say I have any additional stories planned for Morgan and her girlfriends planned at the moment, but I have a feeling that they're return at some point so don't you worry.
Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: teanndaorsa on November 13, 2022, 02:21:33 pm
...and I very much agree that transgender characters are often simply used in stories as part of a larger kink rather than, as you said, making it a simple fact of their character.  I guess, for me, I always try to make my characters be characters first and foremost, the various facts of their personalities, lives and identities inform who they are rather than serve as mere props for the plot.  I can't say I always succeed, but I do try and I'm glad that it worked for you....

100% agree with all of this :-)
Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: llaallaa on November 26, 2022, 08:04:06 am
Im so in love with the stories. Hopefully it never ends tho.just wondering where can i see  other darkwolf work. Thank you for posting the story. Really like it. Never get bored with it. Hope there more to come. 💕
Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: Darkwolf on November 26, 2022, 05:46:52 pm
Im so in love with the stories. Hopefully it never ends tho.just wondering where can i see  other darkwolf work. Thank you for posting the story. Really like it. Never get bored with it. Hope there more to come. 💕

Thank you very much!

As of right now what is present on this site represents the sum total of my available work, what few other stories that existed (my first ever stories from about 10 years ago) were lost when the old host went offline.  I do have old drafts of my original works, but there will need a lot of polish before they're ready to be posted again though that is something I hope to have ready eventually.

There will be more to come of this story eventually though, don't worry. 
Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: mari0 on November 26, 2022, 10:54:04 pm
This chapter reminded me of Buffy the Vampire Slayer in all the best possible ways. That series was never about the demons or the fantasy. It was a lens through which being a teen/young adult was observed allowing for fresh perspectives while never becoming preachy. Buffy was at it’s best when it used it’s world to cunningly craft a scenario that would work perfectly in the real world. The predicament at the end of this story would have been absolutely perfect there. The mash of emotions and mental states, that strong drive to come to an outcome without the need to drive it to an extreme. It’s excellent story design, sublime pacing empowered by inspired creativity.

Thnx.

(P.s. though both dabble in magic and vampires I actually think that world building wise the Gingerbread house and BUffy are completely different beasts, it’s the subtext and the character development where I see the parallels )
Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: NotStrooge on December 21, 2022, 09:19:00 pm
I just finished reading the gingerbread house, it's one of those stories that I remember reading the first chapter of on utopiastories and then promptly forgetting about until I came across it again recently.

To mirror what was said earlier I too decided to create an account here just so that I could express my appreciation for what is without a doubt one of the best authors in the entire genre. And if this debilitating "book hangover" I've felt since before even starting on the epilogue, despite knowing that there's more to read after this, isn't an indication for how deeply you have impacted me, I don't know what is.

I am in awe of your writing skills. And now I know exactly what to use as a reference if I ever find the time to brush up on my own writing.

Thank you Darkwolf!


Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: teanndaorsa on December 28, 2022, 08:46:26 pm
Sorcerer's Apprentice 5 up tonight!
Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: Observer on January 01, 2023, 10:22:00 pm
I'm a few chapters behind, but I have to comment on how well written this is.  Well done!
Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: mari0 on January 09, 2023, 12:54:07 am
The 5th chapter is once again “lovely”

It feels personal and intimate.The larger premise might be supernatural but to me this chapter in particular felt intimate and so realistic. Almost felt like voyeur peeping into another couple (triple?) intimate moments
Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: teanndaorsa on February 14, 2023, 04:29:43 pm
Part 6 up tonight - a return for Claudia!
Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: bentbliss on March 04, 2023, 07:53:25 am
I have seen plenty of good things about this but had been putting it off. I finally read the first 15 of the Gingerbread House and the first side story. Definitely has been fun to read and I plan to continue reading the rest and hope to be caught up before the next one comes out.

Thank you for sharing and I hope to see more.
Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: mari0 on March 04, 2023, 08:09:05 am
I had seen the latest installment go up but life got in the way of reading it until now. 4 way relationships seem hard to me. Who to give attention to, who to be with etc. This chapter conveys a sense of how that could work. Also inspired me to plan a date night with the misses. So thank you for both
Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: teanndaorsa on March 25, 2023, 10:08:35 pm
Sorcerer's Apprentice Part 7 up tonight, enjoy...
Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: llaallaa on March 28, 2023, 08:05:43 pm
Just read part 7. Cant wait for the next part. Truthfully never bored read it. And please dont end this storiess. Cant wait for briana next adventure. Thank you for the update
Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: teanndaorsa on May 06, 2023, 09:23:34 pm
Part 8 has gone up tonight folks...
Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: teanndaorsa on June 19, 2023, 10:21:53 am
Part 9 of TSA up today, enjoy
Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: Darkwolf on July 04, 2023, 07:44:43 pm
Hello dear readers, this is Darkwolf the author of the various stories posted here.

I've posted in this thread a few times in the past though I have not been as attentive as I should have been in that regard and for that I do apologize.  The truth is I've been debating making this post for awhile now and even though I'm still a touch hesitant I feel that it needs to be done.

First and foremost I do want to thank everyone who has been so supportive over the last year or two that I have been writing.  While I have only a limited amount of experience as a writer I am truly grateful for all the kind words that have been shared.  However, and I do not wish this to come across as some sort of accusation, I have also noticed the amount of feedback steadily dropping in the last few months to the point where the last two chapters posted have not received a single reply.  I understand this to a point, I don't comment on everything myself and I realize that it can be a bit repetitive, but from the perspective of an author it is also a little disheartening.  I know I have taken my work in some odd directions at times, and I can certainly understand if not everyone likes what I have done.  That's completely normal.  However, feedback really is the lifeblood of an author and seeing the reactions of others is my real joy when it comes to creating.  It's also helped me shape my work, given me inspiration for new chapters, and pointed out things that could be improved.  As such, not knowing if people like or dislike or are even *reading* what I've written is difficult.

This is not some kind of ultimatum or anything.  I've got a healthy backlog of material that I will probably finish, but I also cannot help but feel my enthusiasm waning.  It's hard to produce works of which you are very proud and receive nothing but radio silence in return.  I mean, if no one's reading then what's the point?  I will probably finish the current story, but I had ideas for expanding it into a trilogy as well as outlines for additional short stories and tentative plans for a full scale side story.  Now though?  I don't know.  It's starting to feel pointless.

I do understand that my readers don't owe me anything, and again I don't want this to come across as some sort of accusation, but this is something I do for fun and hearing from readers is a big part of that enjoyment.  If not for feedback from my beta readers I probably would have thrown in the towel by now.

Again, I don't want to leave the impression that I'm angry or anything of that nature, this is just something I needed to get off my chest.
Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: bentbliss on July 04, 2023, 08:39:32 pm
I'm sorry to hear your frustration. I am very much part of the problem. I have tried to be good at acknowledging new stories I have read and enjoyed but not so good at letting authors know I am still reading theirs. The amount of feedback I get in my own stories has pretty much died off so I very much understand.

As I mentioned in my earlier post, I was a late comer to this series and was well behind. I still am a story or two behind but I have closed the gap because there is much to like about it. I love the characters including the side characters. They all are different and have aspects I really like about them. And for whatever reason in my own head, it is Claudia who seems to stand out when she is around. Because she isn't always around may be part of it but the other characters seem to liven up and the intimate interactions seem to as well.

That leads me to the other part that stands out of why I like reading your stories. You write the intimate scenes in a way I am unable to. The scenes are easy to imagine and come off quite sexy. It is something or at least it feels different from many others I have read in that they feel a bit sexier and flow more naturally to me.

I would considerate it a loss if you stopped writing or publishing but I genuinely understand your frustration and why you would. Hopefully things will improve so you desire to continue.
Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: le Bouc on July 05, 2023, 04:57:20 am
I specifically mention you in my 'Into' area and find it'd be a shame not to see where your character's end up. Your series and others were the inspirations for my own novella. As a novice erotica writer I see your point in receiving feedback, however one could consider that your works are good enough not to receive criticism (that or people are just busy post-pandemic). I have truly enjoyed your stories and hope you keep at it! Consider the lack of feedback a temporary drought and think of the lack of it as a positive considering the grand arc before readers pass judgement.

Happy writing!
Le Bouc
Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: jakbird on July 05, 2023, 09:50:52 pm
I sympathize with your concerns as to lack of feedback.  My suggestion is to add a view counter for how many times a story is opened.  Not perfect, but at least it gives the author some feel for interest in the material.  The larger sites like Literotica and the now defunct BDSMlibrary did this; it does provide a certain reward to see the numbers slowly climb month after month.

However, much as feedback is desirable, there is the larger question of "why write a story?"  I place all my stories in public domain because I don't write (fiction) to make money.  I am the classic amateur, in it purely for my own love of the written word.  Most of the time I receive no comments on my stories.  Disappointing?  Yes, but not to the point of going elsewhere.  I'm positive a few people do read the stories, and sometimes they make their way to other websites (I'm fine with that, it IS public domain).  So, in the end, ask yourself, do you write for the glory or for your own satisfaction?
  Jack Peacock
Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: teanndaorsa on July 24, 2023, 08:27:27 am
Missed this last time, but part 10 is up to enjoy now!
Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: bentbliss on July 24, 2023, 07:25:46 pm
After finally catching up through SA part 10, I am still enjoying the progression. The slow burn, as far as pacing compared to many stories I have read, works. Each of the four critical characters are unique, likeable, and pose different reasons to want to see more of them. Despite her lack of magical talent so far compared to the others, I still find Claudia the catalyst to the 4 of them. The magic is slowly developing as it is interwoven with the intimate games and normal daily life ensuring it isn't overwhelming while adding intrigue and differentiating it from other stories.

I look forward to the continuing growth and exploration in their relationship as well as their personal sides. I find myself musing about the misadventures that will happen down the road when Brianna moves in with Claudia during the school year.
Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: Darkwolf on July 31, 2023, 05:36:08 am
Just wanted to stop by quickly to let everyone know that I do appreciate the words of encouragement.  It's been a rough couple of months overall and I guess things slowing down with my writing was getting to me.  Still, I'm glad to know that I do have an audience and that they seem to enjoy my mad ramblings.  Work has picked up again on newer chapters so I hope to have the current story finished relatively soon.

Thanks again everyone, I really am grateful.
Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: teanndaorsa on August 25, 2023, 10:25:06 pm
Part 11 of SA up tonight, enjoy
Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: teanndaorsa on September 30, 2023, 11:29:45 pm
Enjoy part 12 this evening!
Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: llaallaa on October 04, 2023, 10:05:49 pm
Wohooo super good on the new chapter. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: Darkwolf on October 07, 2023, 08:51:23 pm
Just an FYI to all readers.  I am currently preparing a story for the Halloween event so there will be a short delay before the next chapter of the Sorcerer's Apprentice is posted.  It is in the works however.

Happy Holidays!
Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: teanndaorsa on November 19, 2023, 11:20:19 pm
Both the Halloween story and chapter 13 are now up, enjoy!
Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: bentbliss on November 22, 2023, 12:32:21 am
Still fun to see what this group is up to and the various friends who occasionally pop in. I'm curious to see how it goes for the three of them at the convention.
Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: teanndaorsa on January 09, 2024, 09:17:39 pm
Part 14 up tonight, new characters to meet!
Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: absolutist on January 10, 2024, 06:20:24 pm
Thanks a lot for continuing this epic tale. Still a favorite!
Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: le Bouc on January 10, 2024, 09:20:52 pm
I echo many others that your story is great and grand. I confess that I have a backlog file full of your side stories to finish reading as well, but your main trunk from Gingerbread to Sorcerer is so very appealing. Keep it up! I look forward to where Ms Wilde is ends up  ;)
Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: throwaway140124 on January 14, 2024, 04:27:54 pm
This story is absolutely amazing! Your writing style is fantastic, and just so much fun to read. Great work, and I hope you continue!
Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: bentbliss on February 02, 2024, 02:53:51 am
Really looking forward to what happens at the convention.
Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: teanndaorsa on February 17, 2024, 10:30:18 pm
Part 15 of SA up tonight, enjoy!
Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: Darkwolf on March 03, 2024, 08:01:21 pm
A brief announcement for all readers who may have noticed some changes lately.

I've recently come to the conclusion that the convention arc that I had planned for final act of the Sorcerer's Apprentice is going to be much longer and far more involved than I'd originally intended, so much so that it's basically its own story.  As well, unlike the vacation arc of the Gingerbread House which was used as a capstone to the rest of the story to explore Brianna's relationship with her lovers, as well as their true nature, most of the major themes of the Sorcerer's Apprentice had already been wrapped up in with the date night chapters setting up some things for the future as well as being some of my favorite chapters to write.  So, as the convention arc was started to feel tacked on I've made the decision to split them off into their own story called A Conventional Affair and all future update will be posted there.  Many thanks to Teann for indulging my request to rename the chapters, I greatly appreciate it.

I hope this will not be too jarring for anyone, and as always please read and enjoy.  Comments are always welcome.

Darkwolf.
Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: le Bouc on March 04, 2024, 06:33:55 am
Will the next series start afresh or will the last chapter be “renumbered” out of ‘Sorcerer’s Apprentice’?

Really appreciate your work!

Le Bouc
Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: Darkwolf on March 05, 2024, 01:12:08 am
The convention arc chapters that were already posted under the Sorcerer's Apprentice title will be renamed and renumbered with relatively little change, though the latest chapter was posted recently and a new one should be ready for a beta reading soon.

Darkwolf
Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: teanndaorsa on April 21, 2024, 03:16:41 pm
Chapter five of ACA up today, enjoy
Title: Re: The Gingerbread House by Darkwolf
Post by: bentbliss on April 24, 2024, 08:11:21 am
I am still looking forward to the potential of this arc. It's clear by the end of part 5 Briana is continuing to grow and challenge herself. This is a golden opportunity for Roxanna and Sophia as well. This is a new experience for all of them. I hope it is good and they all grow individually and together while making some new friends.