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Intros / Re: Hello!
Last post by Eido - Today at 05:24:17 AMHello! Looking forward to seeing your stories here - Eido
#2
Intros / Re: Hello everyone!
Last post by Eido - Today at 05:22:45 AMHello ockalluring, hope you enjoy reading here and I look forward to hearing more from you - Eido
#3
Intros / Hello everyone!
Last post by ockalluring - Today at 05:01:47 AMHello everyone!
I'm new to the Plaza and excited to be here. My interests include books, discussions, creative topics.
Looking forward to chatting with you all and sharing ideas!
I'm new to the Plaza and excited to be here. My interests include books, discussions, creative topics.
Looking forward to chatting with you all and sharing ideas!
#4
BoundStories Website Stories Feedback / Re: Leatherbound Hearts by Dar...
Last post by Darkwolf - March 09, 2026, 08:50:06 PMThank you very much!
I can't say that when I outlined this story originally I was thinking all that much about the similarities between Brianna and Claire, but as the story grew and took shape the parallels certainly became more and more noticeable. It's interesting that you should referenced TTRPGs. I also have a history of playing and running such games, and while it's not quite the same thing I think writing is very similar. Obviously you don't have other players helping to shape the narrative, but characters can take on a life of their own, and sometimes as they develop they move in directions you didn't expect and you end up scrapping old plans and charging off into a new direction.
That being said, while the idea of retelling A Conventional Affair from Claire or Elise's perspective is definitely interesting, I think that project might be bit too daunting for me. Certainly fun, but I honestly don't know if I could do it.
As well, I've tried to be somewhat subtle about it, but I have also tried to get across to at least some degree the nature of power dynamics in BDSM and how they function on multiple levels. I've always heard it said that the domme is in charge, but the sub is in control, and I'm glad that it's come across well. Admittedly, Leatherbound Hearts delves a little more deeply into such themes and the nature of such relationships than any of my other stories, but it is something that's always been in the back of my mind.
In any case, not many chapters left so I hope you enjoy the upcoming finale.
I can't say that when I outlined this story originally I was thinking all that much about the similarities between Brianna and Claire, but as the story grew and took shape the parallels certainly became more and more noticeable. It's interesting that you should referenced TTRPGs. I also have a history of playing and running such games, and while it's not quite the same thing I think writing is very similar. Obviously you don't have other players helping to shape the narrative, but characters can take on a life of their own, and sometimes as they develop they move in directions you didn't expect and you end up scrapping old plans and charging off into a new direction.
That being said, while the idea of retelling A Conventional Affair from Claire or Elise's perspective is definitely interesting, I think that project might be bit too daunting for me. Certainly fun, but I honestly don't know if I could do it.
As well, I've tried to be somewhat subtle about it, but I have also tried to get across to at least some degree the nature of power dynamics in BDSM and how they function on multiple levels. I've always heard it said that the domme is in charge, but the sub is in control, and I'm glad that it's come across well. Admittedly, Leatherbound Hearts delves a little more deeply into such themes and the nature of such relationships than any of my other stories, but it is something that's always been in the back of my mind.
In any case, not many chapters left so I hope you enjoy the upcoming finale.
#5
General Discussion / Re: An Experiment: Turn a Plaz...
Last post by PapaPalpatine - March 09, 2026, 07:22:59 PMThanks. Have fun with it. 
#6
General Discussion / Re: An Experiment: Turn a Plaz...
Last post by odgentle - March 09, 2026, 02:43:41 PMVery interesting approach! Using AI to transform an existing story into an interactive adventure is a clever way to explore storytelling possibilities.
#7
BoundStories Website Stories Feedback / Re: Leatherbound Hearts by Dar...
Last post by throwaway140124 - March 08, 2026, 09:05:31 PMGreat work as ever - I feel like something that really stood out in this chapter is the similarities between Claire and Brianna. Both starting out from positions of inexperience, with the key difference being Brianna's inexperience being due to youth, and Claire's being not exactly voluntary but the consequence of circumstances beyond her control. But then both being willing to take a chance on one kinky adventure, and then from that going well and risking saying "yes" to what happens after that, and it working out pretty damn well! It's also then fun to compare Brianna's blue hair to Claire's red, and that's a factor that I feel like you're emphasising, which really helps to draw the parallels between the two. Another author on here, Zeedrot has done a few stories showing the same event from two different perspectives, and I'd be fascinated to see the events of Conventional Affair be retold from Claire or Elise's perspective.
Another element I feel really stood out in this chapter is the idea of being a dom(me) as a position of responsibility, or indeed servitude. In both Brianna and Claire's stories, their mistresses play into the idea of "I'm the one in control here, you simply do what I want". But then this chapter starts with Elise getting a catheter because Claire doesn't want to be untied yet. Elise feeds her, Elise has all these scenes and toys set up ahead of time. It's a really fun dynamic to see play out. (My own perspective being from running TTRPGs, where I can spend days preparing a dungeon full of traps and loot to the west of town, but if the players decide they want to go east, then I will simply make up what they find to the east! (Or I'll switch things around so that that dungeon is actually in the east!))
Thank you as ever for sharing this!
Another element I feel really stood out in this chapter is the idea of being a dom(me) as a position of responsibility, or indeed servitude. In both Brianna and Claire's stories, their mistresses play into the idea of "I'm the one in control here, you simply do what I want". But then this chapter starts with Elise getting a catheter because Claire doesn't want to be untied yet. Elise feeds her, Elise has all these scenes and toys set up ahead of time. It's a really fun dynamic to see play out. (My own perspective being from running TTRPGs, where I can spend days preparing a dungeon full of traps and loot to the west of town, but if the players decide they want to go east, then I will simply make up what they find to the east! (Or I'll switch things around so that that dungeon is actually in the east!))
Thank you as ever for sharing this!
#8
Looking for a Story / Inventor girl trapped.
Last post by crimsin - March 08, 2026, 08:21:10 PMMedieval time setting. Girl invents electricity, makes a fucking machine. Villagers trap her in machine. Anyone know title?
#9
General Discussion / An Experiment: Turn a Plaza St...
Last post by PapaPalpatine - March 08, 2026, 07:00:39 PMI've been playing around with Grok recently and decided I'd try creating a "Choose Your Own Adventure"-style game from a Plaza story. For the test case, I chose Abbacor's "The Tomb Explorer." The results were better than I expected. For those who would like to give it a try, the zipped folder linked to below contains a pdf copy of the story and a text file with the instructions and prompt. You can try it with other AIs, though I don't recommend Chatgpt as its general prudishness is likely to spoil the fun. Give it a try, have fun, and if you have suggestions for improving the prompt, post them here and I'll be happy to try them out.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tNmHLOqtV7Pva8lqRB8GAn95_K93sPhv/view?usp=sharing
[Edit: I'm just going to provide a Google Drive link since there was an issue with attaching the zip file to the post.]
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tNmHLOqtV7Pva8lqRB8GAn95_K93sPhv/view?usp=sharing
[Edit: I'm just going to provide a Google Drive link since there was an issue with attaching the zip file to the post.]
#10
BoundStories Website Stories Feedback / Re: Leatherbound Hearts by Dar...
Last post by teanndaorsa - March 07, 2026, 09:02:46 PMAnd part 4 tonight, enjoy!
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