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General Discussion / Women as Art
Last post by le Bouc - Today at 06:18:08 PMI haven't had as much time to write so I thought I would open up a thought exchange about "women as art". I myself would especially value the opinion of women on this topic, but all are welcome to chime in.
Men are visual creatures and I think that the ones that visit this site like to not only have their senses stimulated, but their minds as well (in my stories, that's why I like to give a few descriptives but leave the women in my stories up to the imagination). When I think of women as art, it may be a form of objectification on a spectrum. I gravitate towards WWII pinups and Vampira (yes, also Bettie Page). I appreciate old-time glossy works of both photos and drawings. There's a modern pinup group on Facebook that I enjoy from time to time, the models are very good looking next to/atop the planes. The expressive "exaggerated" woman who not only has beautiful physical features, but puts the extra effort into hair, makeup, and attire to get the covetous looks of other men is something that pushes a button for me. To quote from the show 'Cougar Town', "Look at me, I'm a schlubby guy, yet I got a hot wife. I made that happen. See that guy over there, he's better looking than me, but his wife is not as hot as mine. If we were to make eye contact, he'd know who won. Yeah, that's right." I love it when my wife does this for me because she knows other's eyes are on her, but she's only for me. I'm not only enjoying how my wife looks, but how others see her as well. Apologies for any offense and yes, it's self-indulgent, but she knows how she makes me feel when I, and others, objectify her in this way. I see her as an artwork that only I get to touch and hold. Another aspect that I go for in terms of women as art is latex fetish wear. I don't know what it is about covering the female form in shiny curve hugging black rubber, but it's very appealing. I also think about the effort to get in and out of it, and the physiological body heat that builds as well. The more appendages/bondage gear... the better 😉 I think there's also an aspect of "look, but don't touch" and maybe even some intimidation at looking upon someone that's out of your league, as it were.
Thoughts?
Le Bouc
Men are visual creatures and I think that the ones that visit this site like to not only have their senses stimulated, but their minds as well (in my stories, that's why I like to give a few descriptives but leave the women in my stories up to the imagination). When I think of women as art, it may be a form of objectification on a spectrum. I gravitate towards WWII pinups and Vampira (yes, also Bettie Page). I appreciate old-time glossy works of both photos and drawings. There's a modern pinup group on Facebook that I enjoy from time to time, the models are very good looking next to/atop the planes. The expressive "exaggerated" woman who not only has beautiful physical features, but puts the extra effort into hair, makeup, and attire to get the covetous looks of other men is something that pushes a button for me. To quote from the show 'Cougar Town', "Look at me, I'm a schlubby guy, yet I got a hot wife. I made that happen. See that guy over there, he's better looking than me, but his wife is not as hot as mine. If we were to make eye contact, he'd know who won. Yeah, that's right." I love it when my wife does this for me because she knows other's eyes are on her, but she's only for me. I'm not only enjoying how my wife looks, but how others see her as well. Apologies for any offense and yes, it's self-indulgent, but she knows how she makes me feel when I, and others, objectify her in this way. I see her as an artwork that only I get to touch and hold. Another aspect that I go for in terms of women as art is latex fetish wear. I don't know what it is about covering the female form in shiny curve hugging black rubber, but it's very appealing. I also think about the effort to get in and out of it, and the physiological body heat that builds as well. The more appendages/bondage gear... the better 😉 I think there's also an aspect of "look, but don't touch" and maybe even some intimidation at looking upon someone that's out of your league, as it were.
Thoughts?
Le Bouc
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Packaged Website Stories Feedback / Re: How I Became Just Another ...
Last post by taurired - Today at 01:41:16 PMwhat could possible go wrong yet again...
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Your Bondage Stories / Re: An Operation
Last post by Rubberjohn - Today at 07:40:32 AMExcellent ! Permanence is a key driver.
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BoundStories Website Stories Feedback / Re: Sophie and Mark by Twisted...
Last post by twistedsmile - Today at 12:03:25 AMAs a sort of celebration of 10 stories, and to hold you over until number 11 goes up, I'm going to do a sort of director's commentary; if only to show that I put way too much thought into these daft little stories 
Let's start with questions I thought I might get asked about the series and my writing:
- Did you pick the names Sophie and Mark so the title would be S&M?
Yes
- But the characters aren't very sadistic/masochistic
Shh, just go with it.
- Why did you pick those specific names?
I wanted names which (to me) sounded British, millenial, slightly middle class.
- Why do all the story titles start with the letter S?
Originally, I titled the stories like "Session 1: Set up", "Session 2: Shutdown", "Session 0: Scrabble", etc. But when I came to post them to the plaza, I couldn't really call the series "Session", and titling stories like "Sophie & Mark: 3. Session 0: Scrabble" would be a bit much. Once I decided to lean in to the 'S' titles, I used it as a method for come up with story ideas - i.e. think of some 'S' words and what kink they could represent.
- Why do you write like that?
My writing background is more non-fiction, technical blogging. That's probably why the prose is so matter-of-fact. I don't have much talent for metaphor and lyricism.
Structurally I have a few rules:
1. Every story must have at least one sex scene
2. Minimise non-sex story elements (backstory, interstitial scenes)
3. Most of all - try to have fun! Sex is too important to be taken seriously
- Why are the stories so short?
See above.
I draft the stories in a plain text editor, and don't know the word count until I copy them into google docs for editing. They always seem to come out to ~2k words. So, I dunno, maybe that's just the natural limit of my imagination.
- Why don't you describe what your characters look like?
I don't actually have a clear image in my head of what the characters look like. And what they look like kinda doesn't matter; readers can imagine them looking any way they like.
- Why did you do X?
Probably because I thought it was funny.
- Are the stories true?
Not literally. But they contain a lot of true details.
- How many stories will there be?
I have 20 stories clearly planned out - 4 'seasons' of 5 stories each, with a short interlude between each season. I'm committed to finishing and posting all of those, at least. I have ideas for more stories after that, but whether and when they're posted will come down to motivation. The series doesn't have a planned, definitive end.
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If you have any questions I didn't cover, feel free to ask - either here or via my author email.
Next time: 1. Set up (Commentary)
[Teann - if this isn't the right place for this sort of thing, let me know where to put it instead ]
Let's start with questions I thought I might get asked about the series and my writing:
- Did you pick the names Sophie and Mark so the title would be S&M?
Yes
- But the characters aren't very sadistic/masochistic
Shh, just go with it.
- Why did you pick those specific names?
I wanted names which (to me) sounded British, millenial, slightly middle class.
- Why do all the story titles start with the letter S?
Originally, I titled the stories like "Session 1: Set up", "Session 2: Shutdown", "Session 0: Scrabble", etc. But when I came to post them to the plaza, I couldn't really call the series "Session", and titling stories like "Sophie & Mark: 3. Session 0: Scrabble" would be a bit much. Once I decided to lean in to the 'S' titles, I used it as a method for come up with story ideas - i.e. think of some 'S' words and what kink they could represent.
- Why do you write like that?
My writing background is more non-fiction, technical blogging. That's probably why the prose is so matter-of-fact. I don't have much talent for metaphor and lyricism.
Structurally I have a few rules:
1. Every story must have at least one sex scene
2. Minimise non-sex story elements (backstory, interstitial scenes)
3. Most of all - try to have fun! Sex is too important to be taken seriously
- Why are the stories so short?
See above.
I draft the stories in a plain text editor, and don't know the word count until I copy them into google docs for editing. They always seem to come out to ~2k words. So, I dunno, maybe that's just the natural limit of my imagination.
- Why don't you describe what your characters look like?
I don't actually have a clear image in my head of what the characters look like. And what they look like kinda doesn't matter; readers can imagine them looking any way they like.
- Why did you do X?
Probably because I thought it was funny.
- Are the stories true?
Not literally. But they contain a lot of true details.
- How many stories will there be?
I have 20 stories clearly planned out - 4 'seasons' of 5 stories each, with a short interlude between each season. I'm committed to finishing and posting all of those, at least. I have ideas for more stories after that, but whether and when they're posted will come down to motivation. The series doesn't have a planned, definitive end.
---
If you have any questions I didn't cover, feel free to ask - either here or via my author email.
Next time: 1. Set up (Commentary)
[Teann - if this isn't the right place for this sort of thing, let me know where to put it instead
] #5
BoundStories Website Stories Feedback / Re: Leatherbound Hearts by Dar...
Last post by throwaway140124 - June 30, 2026, 02:44:07 PMSo as I understand it there's often a large crossover between ttrpg & kink communities, and being a gm is a lot of similar skills to being a dom(me). Two-way communication being absolutely vital, and also the ability to improvise and to trust your partner's improvisation. Most of my experience with ttrpgs (d&d 5e specifically) is as a gm, which for me is in many ways an act of service - I want to give my players the experience of pulling off a cunning plan, or toppling an insurmountable foe. Of course, the foe can't really be insurmountable, but I have to make them seem that way. Compare and contrast Elise putting on a show as austere domme, but in actuality, as you say, being unable to refuse her subs anything.
Recently I started playing in someone else's campaign for the first time in a while, and I think I was a little bit of a bitch about not being in control. At the start, at least - I'm working on that. But y'know how, for some people, subbing has an element of "Someone else is making the choices, so I feel more free"? I am definitely not getting that! I think I feel more pressure as a player than a gm! I don't have any irl experience of kink to compare that with, but I'm curious as to how that would transfer.
(Also, dunno how you feel about fanfiction, but there's a fun RWBY fic that mixes kink & d&d here - https://archiveofourown.org/works/55455058/)
Recently I started playing in someone else's campaign for the first time in a while, and I think I was a little bit of a bitch about not being in control. At the start, at least - I'm working on that. But y'know how, for some people, subbing has an element of "Someone else is making the choices, so I feel more free"? I am definitely not getting that! I think I feel more pressure as a player than a gm! I don't have any irl experience of kink to compare that with, but I'm curious as to how that would transfer.
(Also, dunno how you feel about fanfiction, but there's a fun RWBY fic that mixes kink & d&d here - https://archiveofourown.org/works/55455058/)
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Latex Website Stories Feedback / Re: Stilettos of the Languishe...
Last post by Liampin - June 30, 2026, 12:19:39 PMTanya—-
Thank you for a thrilling tale. I had obviously become 'invested' in your characters—-cheering on my favorite, Elise, till the bitter end. You gave her a wonderful cathartic moment for her final and permanent rest. My heart warmed over at that. Please continue posting your stories here. I will be looking for your name each time I check the plaza for updates.
Thank you for a thrilling tale. I had obviously become 'invested' in your characters—-cheering on my favorite, Elise, till the bitter end. You gave her a wonderful cathartic moment for her final and permanent rest. My heart warmed over at that. Please continue posting your stories here. I will be looking for your name each time I check the plaza for updates.
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General Discussion / Re: Copy Editing / Readability...
Last post by saramyers95 - June 29, 2026, 05:55:43 AMGreat guide, very helpful for new writers. Thanks for sharing!
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BoundStories Website Stories Feedback / Re: Sophie and Mark by Twisted...
Last post by twistedsmile - June 28, 2026, 03:52:36 PMJust a heads up for the room, the next two stories that'll be posted from me are not Sophie and Mark stories. But rest assured, we've not seen the last of these horny idiots
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Latex Website Stories Feedback / Re: Stilettos of the Languishe...
Last post by Tanya - June 28, 2026, 03:49:32 PMAs the stories are now completely published, I happily provide the ePub Versions of both novels for free download below.
They are in ePub Format and have been tested on iPad/iBooks and Kobo Reader. They contain the full novels with nice formatting and some (silly) AI illustrations to support the flow of the story.
Stilettos of the Languished Arches, Novel 1: ePub Novel 1
Stilettos of the Languished Arches, Novel 2: ePub Novel 2
I love to listen to this music track on repeat while reading. I imagine this to be the pulsing beat of Abyss., and as the ambiance is heavily inspired by the soundtrack of the game ,,buckshot roulette" by M. Klubnika.
Music Link (abfs): Song
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Pet & PonyGirl Stories / Re: Art and Pets by Rotaugur
Last post by Caras pet - June 28, 2026, 10:23:42 AMYou really try hard to make Kat an adorable character, don't you?
...and making Kathrine flexible - like a cat - was a good one
...and making Kathrine flexible - like a cat - was a good one
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