[Report This]Date: March 17 2025 2:26 AM Title: Callie vs. the Titillating Test
Screw it! The dishes will still be there tomorrow, and I can pull fresh clothes out of the dryer. *Smashes Coffee Mug* Another!
I'm always impressed with how well you maintain the sense of scale with each mixed-size interaction. You are detailed and descriptive, without undue verbosity. Our introduction to Dr. Catamaunt is a great example of this, be it through your description of Duncan's office, Callie's interactions with Duncan, or the Doc's reaction to seeing Callie from something akin to Dunkan's PoV. (BTW, I immediately Googled to see if the name has any historical / literary connotations... 0.0 Spicy!)
So, we need yet another person to know about Duncan's existence? I immediately find myself expecting a cute med student, who... hmm, probably not a sweet girl - Callie is delightfully nuanced, but is closest to Deredere and Dorodere, likely ruling those out. Monica is close enough to a Tsundere to rule that out. Maybe a Kuudere? Makes sense for a med student, I suppose.
Oh my goodness, I love the mini house! Using rubber erasers for elevation would also serve for decent vibration isolation. Such a good idea! And I love the color scheme.
I'm also glad to see Callie moving past her mental hang-ups. The culture she grew up in forged those invisible chains of misplaced guilt and self-doubt; it's refreshing to see Duncan helping her to break free of them.
That being said, I'm concerned about how and when she's decoding to change things up. Her style isn't her typical comfortable clothes, but a reactionary risqué that may come back to bite her. Regardless of who is to blame for the gazes, wearing less fabric than Daisy Duke will draw additional attention, ans with Duncan with her, and less fabric in which to hide him, I expected this midterm to be very stressful for our dear Callie.
And... I was wrong? No, I was very wrong. I doubt her normal shirts had pockets, so I guess leaving her chest exposed gave Duncan more room to escape, but the impact her fashion combined with her physicality had on Slimewell was beyond my expectations. Well played.
As that confrontation was playing out, I loved that Duncan's mere presence was enough to bolster Callie's confidence. Couples that support each other, both actively and by extension with their passive presence, is what draws me to these stories. I absolutely adore this interaction.
Callie taking control at the end of the test was a little rude, but at the same time I'm glad to see her asserting herself in an environment in which she felt severely uncomfortable and timid.
That said, Brooklyn asserting herself over Callie's need for the restroom was just plain rude. If you need to talk, follow the poor girl!
But no, instead we get a panicked Callie, a missing Duncan, and a monstrously evil cliffhanger! *tucks the manuscript for Small Investments under a blank folder*
Damn, I've been reading off and on since about 3, and it's now almost 10:30, so I'm not getting a fourth chapter in today, but I'm so glad I took the time to read these chapters, and I'm chomping at the bit to read more. Do you think my boss would accept Evil Cliffhanger in a Fetish Story as a viable excuse for a last minute PTO request? I'm damn tempted to try it.
Anyways, this is a great story, loving the characters, and I can't wait to read more!
Date: February 15 2025 2:02 AM Title: Callie vs. the Titillating Test
Reutger is a great side character. The way his personality clashes with the main cast is great in small doses but would quickly become annoying if we were any more present.
Yes female empowerment!
Duncan falling during the exam was a great way to add some action to an otherwise straightforward story beat.
Finally, some action and suspense! This story has felt pretty cozy so far, which is surprising considering Duncan's lore, so I think more action fits in nicely.
Author's Response:
Yeah, I couldn't imagine having Reutger be too heavily involved in the story. Small doses is a great way to describe his character!
I'm so glad that you feel like Callie dressing that way was an example of female empowerment. That's obviously what I was going for, but I could also see people dismissing this as merely horny brain taking over. The goal was to show that she wasn't going to be intimidated into hiding her body because of this asshole anymore, and it sounds like that's how it came through for you!
Yes, Duncan falling onto Callie's tits and hiding in her cleavage was meant to add some spice to the scene, as was Duncan adjusting on the fly to come up with that tapping system to keep providing her with the answers. I hope it was as enjoyable for you to read as it was for me to write! I had this scene in mind pretty much from the start and I like how it turned out!
And yeah, I figured it was time to add a bit more suspense to the story. I wanted to use that coziness you mentioned to make this moment maybe hit a little harder, which it seemed to for at least some readers. I'm thrilled to see that this seems to have worked for you!
[Report This]Date: August 17 2024 2:31 PM Title: Callie vs. the Titillating Test
Okay, so, I said I was going to spread out reading this story, therefore enjoying it at a leisurely pace, always having a high-quality giantess story to read on-hand. Yeah, that didn't last long. I had to read more about Callie. I'm really enamored by her. And now that you told me you'd cast Lili Reinhart as Callie, well, it brought a new level admiration for her.
Loved this chapter and the long, detailed boob play here. Callie also enjoying her power over Duncan, was perfect. Those seeds of thought, not only planted in Callie, but Duncan as well, were a welcomed development. Everything was going so swimmingly and I was so excited to see these two back at the apartment, but alas! That cliffhanger! DarthVaderScream.gif. I know I do cliffhangers a lot. And that's okay when I do it. But you can't. Nope. Nosireee Bob! I'm actually concerned for Duncan now, and I could only hope Callie comes to the rescue swiftly!
Author's Response:
You know, I value every review, and I've had the privilege of reading the thoughts of some writers who I really admire regarding my work, yourself included. But I think the fact that you reviewed the next chapter a day after saying you were going to space out the remaining chapters so far might be the highest compliment I could receive!
To hear you think so highly of Callie also means a lot! I love how much readers seem to really love her. And I'm glad you liked the "casting" of Lili in the role!
Writing that whole test-taking scene was so much fun, especially the boob play! Finding a balance between Callie relishing the power she has over Duncan while still being true to herself is one of the more enjoyable challenges of the story. I tried to plant that seed in chapters two and three, just a little bit, so I was hoping that her feelings here didn't come off as jarring to the reader or out of character for her.
And ha! That cliffhanger is sweet, sweet revenge for making us wait A WHOLE CHAPTER before finding out what happened to Miguel in that microwave! Granted, I loved that Tricia chapter in between, but still!
But it's good to see that you're invested enough in Duncan and Callie that the end of this chapter left you feeling worried about Duncan. What's in store for him? You'll just have to wait to find out! Oh, wait, you won't because the next chapter is already out, you fucking cheater!
[Report This]Date: August 11 2024 1:26 AM Title: Callie vs. the Titillating Test
I was not expecting you to post another chapter so soon, so that was a pleasant surprise! Now, please ignore how late I am in posting this review...
I would like to say that you made some very valid points regarding Alyssia and Monica in your response to my last review. While they weren't quite as gentle as Callie, I would have to agree with you that they didn't do anything too bad and that no boundaries were crossed, especially since they've known Duncan for some time. I mean, you know these characters better than I do. It has to do with my bias as a reader. If I want the two main characters to get together, in this case Callie and Duncan, I'll be wary of anything that might come between them! That applies to Monica getting the opportunity to be more intimate with Duncan before Callie did :(
On that note, this chapter made me very nervous, especially the ending. Something was bound to go wrong at some point, and this seemed like the right time in the story, after three chapters of relative peace. I just knew bringing Duncan to the test would backfire. And then for them to narrowly avoid danger until the very end of the chapter—you know how to write tension!
Mixed in with the tension is a lot of good smut in this chapter. Breastplay, and cleavage entrapment specifically, is something I really like to see in this fetish, and the execution here is just superb. The smut here has really benefitted from the story being more of a slow burn; nothing is taken for granted, and every sexual interaction hits harder when we are attached to the characters. Which we very much are. But honestly every interaction between Callie and Duncan is so sweet that it doesn't matter what they're doing, it's always great. I particularly like the differences in what the characters are thinking and what they're actually saying out loud. Like Duncan saying it was fine to ride in Callie's purse even though he didn't actually like it, and Callie knowing Duncan is only saying it's fine because he doesn't want her to worry, yet she doesn't say she knows that, she just appreciates what he is doing. Perfect stuff.
So all in all a great chapter in a great story. I'm eagerly looking forward to the next one. No pressure though!
Author's Response:
Yeah, I wasn't expecting to get it out so soon, either. And at the rate I'm going on the next chapter, that might just come out even sooner! What's gotten into me?!
I completely understand what you're saying about Alyssia and Monica. And just because I created these characters doesn't mean you can't observe some things I may have missed or maybe slipped in there subconsciously. I think the fact that we can have different takes on stuff like this is not only part of what makes this fun, but it can also motivate or even generate ideas in some cases. So feel free to keep speaking your mind, and don't let me speaking on behalf of the characters deter you in the least!
As for being wary about things or people coming between Duncan and Callie (i.e. Monica having fun with Duncan), I will say that finding a balance between where I want to go with the story and keeping things "entertaining," all while making sure these characters are all being true to themselves (someone has to keep them in line) can be a bit tricky from time to time. Overall, though, I think you'll be okay with where things ultimately go ...
Thank you for that compliment about writing tension. It's always hard to tell if things are building up and being taken the way you want them to be, so it's always great to get confirmation like this!
The same goes with your slow burn compliment. Building Callie and Duncan's relationship side-by-side with the sexual tension between them, all wrapped up in a nice, slow burn, is something that I'm hoping will pay off exponentially in the chapters ahead. So I'm excited to see someone say that this is exactly how they're feeling about the story.
And I love the example you brought up about Duncan and Callie's interactions. That purse scene was such a small thing, but I feel like it encapsulates the characters and their relationship with each other so well.
[Report This]Date: August 07 2024 12:43 AM Title: Callie vs. the Titillating Test
I really like the pacing of the story and how you're slowly unraveling the plot. I've just spent the last hour reading it and it's really good. Perfect blend of sarcasm, genuine puns, and a little bit of the spice. Which makes it a lovely read. I will not comment on the cliffhanger as a writer myself i know what it's like to consistently release, take your time, I'm saving this story and I'll check back soon on it
Author's Response:
Hey Senital! Damn, you read all that in an hour? You're a much faster reader than I am!
Thanks for the complimentary words, particularly about the pacing! That was a bit of concern for me going into the story. I wanted the story to move at a slower rate, but I didn't want to move too slowly and have it come off as boring. So you singling this out and pointing out that you're enjoying the slow unraveling of the plot feels really good to hear!
I could say the same for the style of humor I'm trying to work in, and you mentioned that, too! Sometimes it's hard to tell if my admittedly quirky sense of humor is landing with the reader, so thanks for letting me know that its working for you!
And thanks for the encouragement on taking my time to release chapters. I appreciate people's understanding on that. I've found a bit of a writing rhythm here of late, so I'm going to try and ride that for as long as I can. So hopefully the next chapter will be out relatively soon, but it still feels nice to see that multiple people are okay with waiting if it's not.
[Report This]Date: August 04 2024 10:11 PM Title: Callie vs. the Titillating Test
I love this story! I first saw it when chapter 3 came out and gladly read those 3 together and now I've been lucky to read chapter 4 so soon. Don't beat yourself up on taking so long to post, the average of my last 3 postings is about 1 per year(hopefully, that changes, but you know how life is).
I can't wait to see how things progress.
I have to applaud you! Chapter 4 has the greatest interaction with breasts I've ever read in a giantess story. Seriously, it was perfect and I can tell I'll be re-reading this chapter many times in the future whenever I need inspiration on what to do when writing breasts.
Author's Response:
Wow, thanks for the extremely kind words about my writing, particularly about the breast scenes. I tried to put in as much detail as I could, so it's nice to know that someone thinks so highly of how they turned out!
And I was more just poking fun at myself for taking so long to get that third chapter out (it was like five or six months) than beating myself up over it. I'd like to get these chapters out faster (and I'm working on it), but I'm not losing any sleep over it or anything. I just enjoy those stupid little rambles I put in the chapter notes.
Thanks again for the review, and I hope you like how things turn out!
[Report This]Date: August 04 2024 2:27 PM Title: Callie vs. the Titillating Test
Can't believe we got another chapter so soon! What a wonderful surprise. And this one is packed with great moments.
My biggest takeaway is that I'm loving the increased sexual tension between our leads. Seeing them ogle one another is hot enough, the two becoming more familiar with their power dynamic and letting themselves revel in it sends me over the moon. I love the part where Callie realizes she could have helped Duncan move through her cleavage, but is mesmerized that such an intimate part of her body can be so effortlessly overwhelming to the tiny. The development of her confidence throughout the chapter was a sight to behold, and it only makes the chapter's ending more devastating and impactful.
I for one, was (and really, still am) on the edge of my seat from the moment he fell out from between her breasts. I was briefly distracted by how pleasurable the thought of Duncan landing on her thigh was, but then I was throttled back by the thrilling tension. Callie's concern, the apathy of those around her, and Duncan's helplessness all come together to create some perilous stakes that beautifully contrast the overarching gentle narrative. It's because I'm so invested in these characters that Duncan being tossed in harm's way can be so impactful, and it's knowing how dangerous his current situation is that truly enhances the moments he's safe and sound in the loving care of his kindhearted roommate. I think the ebb and flow of that makes for a really compelling narrative and leads to ever more satisfying payoffs. Also, I've read enough of this story to determine you're too great a writer to ruin what you've been building up for some cheap thrills, and I trust wherever this story is heading (and whoever those sneakers belong to) will continue to impress, excite, and thoroughly entertain.
As always, I love the little details strewn about, like Duncan feeling Callie's pulse behind her neck. The whole helping her cheat was a fun scenario, made more fun by sneezes sending tinies where they belong. I loved how they adapted to the situation with Duncan smacking her boob to communicate the answers. That whole section was just filled with too many enjoyable moments. I could list them all, but then I'd just be reposting the chapter in your reviews lol.
And I'd be remiss not to mention, my favorite moment in this entire chapter is when Duncan is plummeting through the air, unsure if he'll survive the landing, his thoughts are only towards how his death would affect Callie. He's more concerned with her emotional well-being than his physical well-being in the face of death itself and that is so goddamn heartwarming! It makes me melt as I think about it, well done and kudos!
Just a heads up: there were quite a few instances where a character was thinking to themselves that weren't denoted by any punctuation or stylization (i.e. Holy shit, Callie thought. I can't believe that worked.). I'm guessing you probably had those bits italicized and then the site erased your formatting when you uploaded it, so I figured I should make you aware of that.
Author's Response:
First off, thanks for the heads up about the site not keeping my italicized parts. That's the first time it's done that to me, so I didn't even think to check it this time.
I love that the first thing you brought up was the sexual tension between our two leads, as I was obviously trying to ramp that up here in a couple ways. Given that we jumped three weeks ahead and there was (hopefully) some of that between them in the first few chapters, I felt like it would only build as they continue to get to know each other. The intrusive thoughts (especially from Callie) come naturally enough, but the power dynamic stuff is a bit tricky to balance out. Having Callie learn to enjoy the power she has over Duncan without having her act out of character has been so much fun! And Duncan taking it in stride rather than being offended or frightened is something that I hope shows just how strong the bond between them has grown even in such a short amount of time.
I'm also so glad that you were devastated by that little cliffhanger at the end! It's good to punish the reader every once in a while!
Seriously though, you hit on pretty much everything I tried to do to give that twist some punch. Callie's building confidence, from her interactions with both Duncan and Stillwell (for different reasons, obviously), the tease of the mounting sexual tension between Callie and Duncan, and the whole stage around the climactic scene itself were all things that I hoped would make people really feel a sense of dread and concern in that moment, so it was so good to see that this all came together for you exactly how I wanted it to. And I absolutely agree that its scenes like this one that help give more meaning to those gentler interactions and lead to more satisfying payoffs.
Also, thanks for the confidence that I know what I'm doing with this story. And yeah, it would seem like a waste if I just tossed away everything the story has built up just for some "unsavory" giantess fun, wouldn't it? On the other hand, cheap thrills do sound pretty hot ...
I'm also really happy to see that you enjoyed the entirety of that test-taking scene. I really wanted to come up with a scenario that felt unique within these fetish stories, and I ended up being pretty happy with how it turned out. And for you to have found multiple moments within that scene that you enjoyed feels so rewarding to hear!
Lastly, yeah, Duncan's thoughts in his most perilous moments are with Callie, which I also found to be pretty heartwarming and even a bit gut-wrenching as I was writing it. I'll also just say that Duncan's reactions to near-death situations appear to be showing a bit of trend, aren't they?
As always, thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Date: August 04 2024 4:42 AM Title: Callie vs. the Titillating Test
Oh, come on. It was all going so well, and now it's gonna dissolve into an abuse/lost arc?
Author's Response:
I was joking in that bit about complaints in the end notes, but I had to laugh that it backfired on me and the first review for the new chapter was a complaint. So thanks for that!
Look, I could tell that everything is going to be fine. That Duncan is currently being picked up by a horny supermodel tiny-loving nun carrying the cure for teeniness who's only goal in life is to help those smaller than herself however she can. Or I could even just assure you that no abuse will take place or that this story will "dissolve" (I think you meant devolve?) into a "lost tiny" arc.
But I'm not going to do any of that. I'm not going to say whether or not things are going to go well for Duncan. I'm not going to confirm or deny your fears regarding the direction that the story is going.
I think having tension in a story is important. If everything goes according to plan and the characters never face any challenges, a story gets boring rather quickly. And if you know whether or not they're going to overcome those challenges right away, that's even more boring still. So I'm going to write the story in a way that I hope will be interesting, and I'll even go so far as to take your uneasiness with this new development that it's a step in the direction that I want to go with the story.
I will say that if you look at what this story has been so far, I don't think it's reasonable to assume that I'm going to drift too far from what I've set this story up to be.