[Report This]Date: September 09 2015 11:01 PM Title: Chapter 1
Wonderful, touching story. Thank you so much for writing it, and proving that kindness and giantess can co-exist in the same story. This has become one of my favorite stories, and (to sound like everyone else), should you see fit, I would love to read a continuation with these characters. That doesn't mean you have to have them suddenly battling evil aliens or giant squid monsters. It's the kindness, and development between the characters that's been so enjoyable. I wonder, once Kenji graduates, will he leave the farm to pursue his dreams? If so, where would that leave Alani? Or do his dreams include Alani? A wonderful piece of writing, I'm happy it had an ending, and ended well, but should you decide to let us peek in more with these wonderful characters, that would indeed be a treat again. Thank you!
Author's Response:
I've got some ideas. Thanks for the kind words.
Date: June 27 2015 12:41 PM Title: Chapter 1
wish u continue this story
Author's Response:
Perhaps one day. Thanks.
[Report This]Date: January 03 2015 11:00 PM Title: Chapter 1
This is by far one of the most touching stories I have read on here. While I feel like the story could be over, I really wouldn't mind see a continuation. I think it would be fascinating to see the evolution of Alani's relationship with Kenji, Lyric and Carl and even the nearby community. Also, the concept presented here of a 'giantess slave' is really fascinating. I know a lot of giantess writers have been exploring the idea of size not defining the worth of a person, but this is the first time I've seen it played in reverse, where the giant character is the vulnerable one. Pleaes keep up the good work.
Author's Response:
Thanks for the feedback, Evermore! Life has pulled me away from writing, but I imagine myself returning to continue this story someday.
Date: September 13 2014 11:20 PM Title: Chapter 1
This is astonishing. I absolutely love the way you write. It's wonderful. And changing the perspectives is always a great way to refresh your reader.
I'm so glad to see a story that's not filled with sex, vore and gore. This story is also unique in so many ways.
Thank you so much for this story,
ArtsyGirl
Author's Response:
Well thank you for the comment! Means a lot.
Date: September 12 2014 10:52 PM Title: Chapter 1
Way to clinch it, Taco!
Dropping the karma hammer without permanent damage (a nice touch), Alani's self-deprecation taken to its logical extreme, and the day being saved by the little girl of all people?
You, sir/madam (Damnit, Drac's got me doing it), have real writing talent. If your depth of story were to combine with my friend's mile-a-minute rollercoaster of brilliant ideas, you two might take the entire world by storm!
All in all, a great story, and I only wish there was more of it to love.
Author's Response:
Heh, perhaps you should suggest this friend of yours try his hand at writing. It can be very therapeutic, as I've found myself. :)
Date: September 12 2014 9:03 PM Title: Chapter 1
That was gut wrenching yet uplifting at the end! You have to revisit them, I need to see more of Carl, Kenji, Alani and Lyric!
Author's Response:
We'll see. TY for the reviews, Nostory!
[Report This]Date: September 12 2014 2:46 PM Title: Chapter 1
Ok this story is really special....i mean in every other story, no matter how much it is focused on gentle, the giantess would become angry when addressed like Carl did to this one.
Hm even if you the humans describe her beautifull, for some reason i cant imagine her like this.
But its a great idea for a story.
Author's Response:
Thanks. Beauty is in eye of beholder I suppose. :)
Date: September 11 2014 12:54 AM Title: Chapter 1
Welp, digging into this new chapter was interesting, first and foremost because of the unexpected viewpoint shift. I had to back-and-forward to be absolutely sure that I'd clicked on the right story!
Damn, you are a bit of a sadist, aren't you? You seem to almost like shoving your characters through emotional hurt. Not that I mind, but when those pains strike too close to home . . .
Okay, so Kenji indulges himself with pity parties and marijuana. Sounds like about half of the people I knew in high school, except we've some legitimate reason here. Interesting. I'm getting the feeling that, despite Alani's promise, Lyric's going to be finding out about this sooner rather than later. But that's just me.
It is rare that I want to breach the fourth wall. It is even rarer that this is for primarily selfless motives. At this point, though, if I were capable of it, I'd punch through that little barrier, hold my custom-made knife against Carl's throat, and get him to buy five times as much Rouean as he sold off just to present to Alani. Whatever else he may do, starving someone is not okay- there's a reason it's number 3 on the list of the most evil things one can do with a low budget. Asshat.
Anyway, as always, looking forward to the next chapter, and the moment when the hammer falls. Is it bad that I'm gleeful about it?
Author's Response:
Lol, it was a bit distracting for me to switch perspective like that, especially since I didn't make it clear whose head we were in until later. It was an experiment. I doubt I'll ever switch viewpoints when writing in first-person again. If I do, I'll make it more obvious.
Seems that no one likes Carl except Alani. :)
Date: September 09 2014 8:50 PM Title: Chapter 1
Hey, SpookyTaco,
(awesome handle, by the way).
I only stop by here occasionally, but reading your story actually forced me to register so I could make a comment,
The story has great characters and a fun, interesting storyline. It's one of the most original takes on the giantess theme that I've read in some time (and for some reason, I really like that they're reading Charlotte's Web. It seems to fit the story, somehow).
Thanks for this story. I look forward to reading more.
Rainman
Author's Response:
Thanks Rainman! As far as handles go, it's interesting you chose 11311, both an asteroid and a palindromic prime number. :)
[Report This]Date: September 09 2014 5:07 PM Title: Chapter 1
Lyric gets bullied, Kenji is struggling as a student AND as the head of the family, Alani is starving as she got tricked by Carl and I can see her suddenly collapsing as she keeps this to herself.
I really enjoyed the latest chapter, the moment Alani and Kenji shared although whether you're allowed to be in a relationship with a Fyth that isn't master-slave type is another thing. The little bits of world building are always welcome, particulary the part about the tragedy of allowing Fyth to eat trees which led to the decimation of an entire planet.
Kenji is too hard on himself, Lyric won't hate him at all when she gets older. Unless he lets that marijuanna habit get to him, not big on drugs at all but maybe Alani can be his new drug, something to ease his mind.
Keep it up, I look forward to seeing the rest of this story!
Author's Response:
Thanks! I generally deemphasize world building. I write a bunch of stuff out in notes and then force myself NOT to include it in the book until it seems natural. If I encounter more than 2 consecuitive paragraphs of pure world building while reading, I'm asleep, so I try to avoid that in my writing. :)
Date: September 06 2014 5:02 PM Title: Chapter 1
Yay!
And I thought storys like this are no longer being written ...
well done so far ...
Author's Response:
Why thank you!
Date: September 06 2014 7:31 AM Title: Chapter 1
Since you mention Fyth's being expensive and far more expesnive than using machinery, that leads me to two conclusions:
1. He is inexperienced at running a farm so he needs a Fyth, someone who at least has experience since he can't operate any of it well.
2.Seeing as Lyric is his only family, Alani was brought in to ease that and for the first reason.
I am thinking the first of the two is the most likely and well...the second is probably just a development neither of them expected.
Author's Response:
Good thoughts. It's entirely possible that Kenji purchased Alani for more than her ability to help out on the farm. He clearly has a different way of thinking about her and treating her. Is he attracted to her? Or does he feel sorry for her? Or is there some type of an abolitionist movement? We don't know, at least not yet.
Date: September 05 2014 9:26 PM Title: Chapter 1
Oh dear...I don't blame Alani for being tricked by Carl , that bastard better get what's coming to him. Tricking her into giving him her Rouean is a dirty dirty trick to get back at her, she'll starve and Kenji won't know better.
I like the bonding between Lyric and Alani, the two of them would get along so easily.
You mentioned that Fyth are common as most of the farms on the planet can't afford them so it would appear that Kenji's parents left him money that would place him above the average farmer although the farm doesn't seem to be the most stable in terms of finances.
The story itself doesn't seem to be complex at all but it doesn't need to be. I've been looking for a simple but well told story for this for some time and here it is. Hope the rest of the story is just as amazing.
Author's Response:
I think you meant to say 'not common' (at least on Kenji's planet). Kenji had to sell his motorcycle to afford a Alani's food for a month. We don't know how expensive his motorocycle was, nor do we know how much Carl made by selling a container, but we're given the impression paying for Rouean every month can be a substantial expense. Other farmers likely could afford Alani, but by her reasoning, fuel for machines is cheaper.
[Report This]Date: September 05 2014 4:33 PM Title: Chapter 1
I am really loving this story. Having it be first person perspective really adds a lot to it.
Author's Response:
Thanks! Though I've only attempted it once before, I'm enjoying first person, especially since the protagonist is the 'quiet type'.
Date: September 05 2014 5:55 AM Title: Chapter 1
no its a story on this website look in gentale catogory
Author's Response:
Ah, found it. Thanks!
Date: September 04 2014 7:13 PM Title: Chapter 1
this story kind of reminds me of rowena first person few from from and just to add to my first comment it makes the story intresting when there is a diffuclty of a giant or tinne having a relationship problem due to size or in some cases problem with the there culture like how you got the farmer life down.
Author's Response:
Hmm, not sure I'm familiar with Rowena. Is that a book of some sort? Thanks for your feedback.
[Report This]Date: September 04 2014 6:22 PM Title: Chapter 1
SpookyTaco, this story is an absolute joy to read. You're clearly a very talented, perhaps pro-level writer. I think both the setting and the narrator are presented amazingly well; you say so much in so few words. I have to echo everybody else and say that Alani is an extremely cool character: her innocence and earnestness in the face of her tormentors draws the reader in immediately, and her goodness of spirit is infectious. While you maintain the story won't have any X-rated material, I believe this is one of the few stories on the site that will be eagerly followed in spite of that.
If I had to contribute one piece of criticism, it would be that Alani's intelligence is certainly a big question mark. As you are definitely aware, first-person narratives can be tricky because every single word reveals something about the character. Thus far, Alani's inner monologue leads us to believe that she's not mentally diminished by any means and instead very innocent, as another reviewer mentioned. (A fine first-person narrative of a cognitively impaired character is Benji in "The Sound and the Fury" by Faulkner.") So if she is simply innocent, it's tough to reconcile some of her insightful observations with her blind loyalty to villains like Carl. That being said, I think that this isn't a minor structural flaw so much as me having not read the whole story; I imagine that you have a clever plot device waiting in the wings that will not only sweep all of this initial speculation away, but make the story that much richer.
Great story so far. I'll be following closely as this story progresses, smut or no!
Author's Response:
Thanks a lot for such a lengthy and informative review! I like your comments about her intelligence. I'll have to read The Sound and Fury as I'm curious about Benji's portrayal, now that you've mentioned it. However, I agree with you that Alani's inner monologue shows her as being more intelligent than she herself (and some others) think. Is it possible for someone to be intelligent yet incredibly naive in some areas? What if the person isn't human (reminds me a little of some android and robot books, though Alani is neither)? How is it possible for a giantess to be a slave her entire life, yet never turn on her owners who are so much smaller and who mistreat her? Why does she struggle so much with obvious lies from Carl, doubting herself instead?
Those are some of the questions I'd have. We'll have to see. Thanks again!
Date: September 02 2014 1:46 PM Title: Chapter 1
This is so beautiful and lovely. Please more :)
Author's Response:
More coming soon! Thank you!
Date: September 02 2014 6:16 AM Title: Chapter 1
for your titan topic they a storie where a human falls in love with princess
Author's Response:
A princess, eh? Hmm, not sure if I've read that one. I may have to go check out their new website and see what mischief these the humans have gotten themselves into.
Date: August 31 2014 10:30 AM Title: Chapter 1
just curious is there going to be a love intrest later in the story
Author's Response:
No idea. I'm a discovery writer so I can't predict what will happen. However, there is some form of romance in all of my stories; so I'm almost positive there will be romance in this story too. However, nothing explicit. Any intimacy, if present, will not exceed a PG13 rating. :)