[Report This]Date: March 25 2025 1:14 AM Title: Duncan vs. the Resigned Roommate
OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD IT HAPPENED IT HAPPENED ITHAPPENEDITHAPPENED!
FINALLY! THEY COMMUNICATED!
Sorry, I'm a bit excited at the moment. Damn, you know how to close out a chapter on a high point. Anyway, the rest of the chapter deserves attention too, so let's start at the beginning again.
To misquote Bennet from The Sorcerer's Apprentice, "I don't know what you're into Ada, but you are definitely, participating! Gah, I'm so glad to see Alyssia, and by extension Monica, warming up to our socially awkward, needy nerdy girl. I really want the best for Ada, even if Duncan and Co are bringing her to the Dark Side for all the right reasons. I love that we even get a The Empire Strikes Back reference from Alyssia!
Still, I gotta hand it to Duncan. It's not original, but slashing the Naughty Professor's tires proved to be a masterful stroke of complete genius. Not only did it get him some quality time with Alyssia, but it got Callie out from under the sexually abusive thumb of her tormenter. Okay, I definitely felt the heavy hand of plot advancement there, but I can buy into the premise if it means Ickwell gets his comeuppance.
Seeing as Monica was keeping Stillwell busy by asking for help, I'm surprised we didn't see any clear signs of her bringing a gift of high proof spirits as a gift. It didn't need to be stated, but mention of a gift from Monica, the peaty scent of a high quality Scotch on Sickwell's breath, or a slight exaggeration to his confident swagger all might have pointed to a lubricating effect to Stillwell's tongue. It would have made his outburst a bit more believable.
Anyway, Stillwell got what was coming (or at least a piece of it), but I can't move on from that scene without commenting on one line in particular. "I wanted to shove him inside me so bad this morning, but I had to settle for his couch instead." That line just freaking blew my mind. She was so horny for her roomie, she used his couch as a dildo. I've never seen that, I never expected to see that, and I think that is hot as hell. It also makes me think Duncan needs to watch himself around his pent-up roomie, especially on their first date. God, I can't wait.
But I'm getting ahead of myself. I need to touch on Alyssia's game. I freaking loved that scene. She tries to one-up little Duncan, and he fucking BLOWS her challenge out of the water, while awakening something inside her. I find myself now hoping that Alyssia gets her own tiny roomie, though hopefully more willing than Monica's. Not that willingness seems to matter to her *grumblegripegrumble* but I want Alyssia to be happy with a tiny who is also happy to be with her.
And then there's Callie. Horny, desperate, love-bitten Callie. I laughed my ass off at her time in the bar. Constantly comparing all these men to her perfect little roomie. I absolutely adored her loyalty, her dedication, her admiration for Duncan. I'm not gonna lie, after the previous chapter I was a little afraid for Duncan when she came home. I legitimately feared that she might give Duncan a repeat of his time with Kristie, shattering their relationship, and requiring it to be built up over time, while they tried to hide her transgression from the others out of guilt and embarrassment, (misplaced as those would be on Duncan's part).
I am so, so glad that didn't happen, and I didn't have to put my keyboard through a window. I'm so happy to see them together, and planning their first official date. I'm glad they finally talked, even if it felt like someone used my emotions to pull nails out of wet 2x4's to get there. But in a good way...
Anyway, I'm really looking forward to reading how things go on their first date! i don't know if I'm hoping Callie can contain herself for Duncan's sake, or if she can't for my enjoyment's sake.
The latter. Definitely the latter.
Date: February 18 2025 1:48 AM Title: Duncan vs. the Resigned Roommate
Sweet justice served against Stillwell!
I loved Alyssia's no-stakes attempt at humiliation. And what an effort by Duncan! The whole scene was surprisingly hot! With Duncan and Callie getting together, what are all these other frustrated ladies going to do?
“I bet a squirrel would eat you alive" hahaha
Very satisfying to see them finally communicate!
[Report This]Date: January 08 2025 12:17 AM Title: Duncan vs. the Resigned Roommate
This story is soo perfect! I love a good romance story!
Author's Response:
Oh shit, I didn't see this until now! The sites email system must have been down again. Sorry about that!
But yeah, I really appreciate your enthusiasm for the story! I'm glad you're enjoying the romance angle of it so much!
[Report This]Date: October 08 2024 3:40 AM Title: Duncan vs. the Resigned Roommate
There are three big events in this chapter. I’m terrible at predicting what’s going to happen in this story, because everything came as a surprise. Well, maybe not the very end, but 99% of the chapter was had me wondering, “Where the hell is this going?”
Professor Stillwell: youdumbbitch.jpeg. His big mouth got him in the end. I was so confused by Alyssia’s and Ada’s plan in the beginning, but it all made sense at the climax of this arc. The ruse that led him to falsely claim Callie as the perp in public, only for it to backfire in a humiliating and spectacular way, played out wonderfully. Seriously, there needs to be a #metoo movement against this scumbag.
Oh, should I be worried you added a male character to your story? The male cop … you’re not going soft on me, are you!?
Maaaan, I don’t know how to feel about Alyssia. I hear what you’re saying through Callie and the others … That they could trust her, and she’s not that bad. But that little game she played with Duncan didn’t sit right. Does Alyssia know Callie is interested in him, or at least has a hint of it? Maybe I’m too overprotective of my Dallie couple. And shit that game of climbing her sounds dangerous as fuck. Hot. But probably not to OSHA standards.
Callie. Sigh. My heart literally broke as she strapped on her sandals as she prepared to leave for clubbing. I can’t be the only reader yelling at the text on my screen, begging her to stay with Duncan. It makes sense, though, from Duncan and Callie’s perspective. But this will they, won’t they was figuratively killing me. They’re so right for each other, but won’t confess it out loud.
Not gonna lie, I was sweating the whole time during that club scene. I was hoping—beyond all hope—that Callie didn’t hook up with any of those dudes. (Whoa, more dudes in the story.) Holy shit, this scene played out masterfully. Callie confessing to herself that none of the guys were Duncan was really touching. And I liked Callie even more every time her inner monologue admitted her attraction to Duncan.
Back home, I was eager to see Callie kiss Duncan. But that wouldn’t have been right in her drunken state. In my horny brain state, it was right. But I agree with how things ended. That last confession at the kitchen table was the release I needed. I’ve been waiting so damn long (100K words) for these two to fess up. But man, it was all worth it. Finally. Dallie. I have a feeling what’s gonna happen in the next chapter ;)
Author's Response:
Right off the top, I want to make clear that Duncan was temporarily moved out of the state during the time of the male cop scene. I couldn't risk having the male cop be in the same general area as Duncan, let alone ... touch him. Ew!
Ha! I'm not sure if I should take you asking "Where the hell is this going?" to be a good thing or a bad one, but I choose good. Now that I've decided this, the polls are closed and you're now no longer allowed to correct me!
Agreed on the #metoo movement for Stillwell. Just to clarify, Alyssia and Ada were slashing his tires because Duncan asked them to. He thought karma hitting Stillwell would pull her out of the funk she was in (not knowing that he was the reason for said funk). They didn't realize he was going to confront Callie and snitch on himself. He did that shit on his own, which I think makes it even sweeter! youdumbbitch.jpeg indeed!
Alyssia does know that Callie was into Duncan at that point, but to be fair, that game was never intended to be sexual. She was getting wet at feeling big because Duncan was struggling to climb her, not so much that it was Duncan doing the climbing, and she certainly didn't expect to feel that way. She didn't even think he'd make it past her ankles! It was supposed to be a way to fuck with him a little bit for always calling her short. That's why she stopped fucking with him once he got high enough that she was worried he'd seriously get hurt. Honestly, when she was trying to shake him off by tapping her foot, she was really trying to get him down before he got too high but trying to save face at the same time. I tried to point out along the way that she was prepared to catch him once he got too high and that she was kind of freaking out about it, but maybe I didn't drill this point home enough.
There's nothing wrong with being protective of Dallie, though. Yeah, you've got me using the couple name again. There's another familiar name you might recognize in the next chapter, too.
I love that you said "figuratively" killing you, as Callie and Duncan weren't stabbing you at the time. So many people misuse the word literally (not so much on this site but in general), so I really appreciated this!
Having said that, I hope you were able to make it to the hospital in time after your heart literally broke! But aside from the near fatal injury, I'm glad that scene had the desired effect. I was hoping the reader would be yearning for her to stay, as it seemed our future couple were moving further apart in that moment.
But seriously, thank you for such a nice compliment about those club scenes. I wanted to show her frustration with Duncan (and moreso herself) while also acknowledging that her feelings for him were too strong to just move on from. I thought these two elements would clash well together, and it sounds like they did for you!
Also, I'm calling the fact that you even considered that Callie would hook up with any of those dudes a win! I wasn't sure if those scenes would create that kind of tension, given that these guys are all brand new to the scene, but to hear that you were sweating it out makes me feel like I pulled it off!
Yeah, when I started writing this story, this was exactly how I wanted it to play out, but I didn't realize it was going to take me 100K words to get there! It felt damn good to finally get this scene out of my head, though! I'm glad you found it so cathartic.
I think you're really going to like the next chapter whenever you get a chance to have a look at it. I'm pretty sure you've already seen the title for it, so you probably do have a pretty good idea of what to expect.
[Report This]Date: September 23 2024 2:40 PM Title: Duncan vs. the Resigned Roommate
So last chapter had a bit of a controversial reception among my brain cells, mostly to do with Monica's morally dubious actions. I was waiting for the next one to see if something else would come up regarding Kristie, but her terror regarding whatever happened in her past only makes Monica come off even worse. That's my only complaint though. The mystery is intriguing anyway, I wonder if it's going to tie into the questions regarding Duncan's and Kristie's shrinking.
Finally Alyssia gets to be the star of a chapter! It's been a long time coming, but it lives up to the hype and demonstrates as well as always that the best smut comes from build up. The short woman who gets really turned on by the idea of being big is a classic, and like many classic ideas it fits really well here. But my favorite moment from that climbing interaction would have to be the way it ends, when Alyssia "drops the routine" for once, and sincerely praises Duncan. Those are the sweet gentle scenes I live for lol.
I quite like Callie's understated relationship with Brooklyn. I almost forgot that Brooklyn had only appeared once prior to this chapter, because her interactions with Callie here flow so naturally, making them perfectly come across as best friends. It's just nice to see, and I think it adds a little extra dimension to Callie's character that she has to keep Duncan hidden even from someone she's on good terms with.
I hope Stillwell is out of the picture now. Fitting that he gets arrested in the dumbest way possible anyway, haha. It would have been annoying if he was still out and about while there's all this other stuff going on. Some doors have to close when others open, I feel.
Drunken Callie was great. Could have been dumb, but it was great. And the cherry on top is, of course, Duncan and Callie finally being on the same page and hopefully getting together. There are a lot of good character interactions in this story, but Duncan's and Callie's relationship is the best part of it and it's so satisfying for this misunderstanding to get cleared up! "No more worries" is a great sentence to end the chapter on, too.
Author's Response:
I just wanted to start by saying that I'm good with a review about a controversial reception or even a downright critical one, so feel free to do that if there's something you don't like in a chapter of the story. Now, if you just decided to wait for your own sake and not to spare my feelings, cool. I just wanted to make sure that you don't feel limited in what you can talk about in a review here.
I don't even have a problem with Monica's actions last chapter being considered dubious. That's actually a great way to describe them! We've gotten to see a lot of her softer side in this story, but she's still that cutthroat corporate type who's willing to do anything to get ahead, even if she's trying to move away from that a bit and finally have some real friends. Chapter seven was a reminder that she's still who people thought she was going to be going into chapter three, and even if her heart was in the right place (being upset over what happened to Duncan and how little Kristie seemed to care about it), that doesn't make what she did right, either. Honestly, I don't even consider this a complaint!
And I agree that Kristie's terror here makes Monica look worse, even in Monica's own eyes! We're not done exploring this, either, and I'm happy that the mystery behind it has your attention.
I also agree with you that it's about damn time Alyssia gets her due! Who's in charge of organizing this shit, anyway? But seriously, I've had to bump Alyssia out of a chapter a couple of times, so I'm happy that I was finally able to give her the attention she deserves. I love her dynamic with Duncan so much! And yeah, short woman getting off on feeling big is an oldie but a goodie, and I really liked how well that trope played into both the climbing scene and the way her ominous nickname fell flat. But it made me smile that you singled out that "drops the routine" moment. It was brief, and she jumped right back into in almost the same breath, but I felt like it was a really meaningful moment between them, and I'm glad you felt the same!
As for Brooklyn, I'm pleasantly surprised that you brought her up! I really appreciate you saying that about her natural rapport with Callie and that you can already see them as best friends despite Brooklyn having barely been in the story. It makes me feel good about the way I wrote those scenes. And I've always been a fan of the "I have a secret" concept, having to keep something hidden from those closest to you. While that won't be a major part of the plot, I do like that you called attention to it!
Karma catching up with Stillwell seemed a fitting way for him to go out, and getting arrested by the police officers he brought into the boutique is about as karma as karma gets, I think.
Another drunken Callie fan! I love it! I also agree that it could have easily been dumb, and that actually makes me more happy that you called it great! I felt good writing the scene, but it's always great to get confirmation that I was able to pull something off.
I also figured that you would be especially happy to see Duncan and Callie finally get together. I know you've been big on their relationship in particular (which also makes me happy that you pointed out that there are a lot of good character interactions in the story). And thanks for the compliment on "No more worries." I liked that line a lot, too!
[Report This]Date: September 22 2024 9:31 PM Title: Duncan vs. the Resigned Roommate
Oh my, I have been waiting for this moment, and it is as wonderful as I expected!
The fact that Callie even when drunk could only think about Duncan and not any other guy is really sweet, warms my heart.
and her being a bit more bold in her approach while drunk was phenomenal, while she was a bit rough, she still tried to not upset Duncan. It may be a little weird, but I like this slightly less careful version of Callie a tiny bit more than normal Callie. I'm not saying that I would have preferred if she wasn't so caring, but just that I find it exciting to see a character that is always trying to make sure the other is comfortable and worries over almost everything in a situation where she can focus on her feelings while not hurting Duncan at all and stops worring about most things even if for just a short while
And Duncan also had an amazing role in this chapter, getting back at Stillwell without gettin Callie involved probably worked out better than he could've ever imagined. It is really sweet that he did it for her, and by proxy also got rid of him.
It is also amazing that despite Callie being drunk to such an extent, and being so rough with him compared to how she normaly acts, he was able to remain calm. I think this really shows just how great his trust in her is. that he would trust her with his life even if she was almost blackout drunk. Also towards the end, he was so nice, worring that there might be some awkward tension between him and Callie due to what she said while drunk and trying to basically tell her she shouldn't worry about it since she was drunk.
Also it is one of those rare moments where I think you should have expanded just a little bit more on the thoughts of the characters, while Callies thoughts were explained greatly, I feel like a bit more expansion on that would make it near perfect, it would be just a cherry on top.
While still on the topic of the characters inner monolog, I am hoping to see the interaction from the end of the chapter, but in Duncans point of view, while I'm not trying to dictate how your story should go, I believe that showing this event with Duncans thoughts out for us to analyze would allow for readers to clearly understand the mental gymnastics he must have been doing in his head, like maybe thinking that she might still be drunk. Of course no pressure, I think I can manage without it(obviously I will be happy no matter if a scene like the one I am proposing is included or not).
Going back a bit, back to Stillwell, it was so good seeing him self sabotage, being so blinded by rage that he lets it slip, and exposes himself, in front of two police officers no less. Finally getting hit by karma must have felt horrible for him, but amazing for everyone else. He is definitely not a character worthy of redemption.
Also Kristie turning out to have a troubling past makes me more sympathetic towards her, obviously I don't think she can ever get back with Duncan, but I hope after experiencing a fraction of what she had been doing to him, she will correct herself and maybe get onto the right path. She seems quite disturbed, I'd guess coming to the realization that she was extreamly rude towards Duncan even after they met again while tiny, and that everyone that is now around her stood behind Duncan and hated her guts.
And the chapter end note, it leaves filled with anticipation for what comes next, I mean, I can kinda expect what will happen, with the hints from this chapter and the previous one, but nontheless I am hoping for it to exceed my expectations like all the previous chapters did. once again no pressure, but I would love it if the scene (i hope we both know what I am trying to say) is as detailed as all the other parts of your story. I found it quite a problem where quite a lot of stories on here, build up to at least one smut filled scene, and once it arrives it is very barren in description, basically leaving most of it to the imagination of the reader, maybe not something that ruins the whole story, but it's quite immersion breaking and leaves me a bit bummed out.
Once again, I find this story to be delightful and hope to see more greatness in the next chapter, best of luck writing and hope to see it soon!
PS: writing this review and looking for the right words to express my feelings took me so long that the website logged me out and I was scared that I'd have to write it again, but thankfully it didn't delete my review
Author's Response:
First, I feel your pain on being logged out and worrying about your review disappearing. That actually happened to me once! Now I copy them when I'm done, and I go back and make sure I'm logged in before I hit submit. I guess I could just write shorter reviews and responses, but where's the fun in that!
Second, don't worry about coming off as trying to "dictate" how the story should go. I appreciate any criticism given, and I wouldn't take it that way. I don't want you feeling like you have to walk on egg shells if you've got something you want to say, so I just wanted to put that out there to make sure you don't feel awkward putting any thought out there in the future.
As for the criticism itself, I get what you're saying, and I can't disagree that viewing that scene from Duncan's perspective would be pretty interesting in its own right. I actually give a lot of thought to whose perspective we get to see each segment from, as I like sticking hard to a single perspective for each segment rather than seeing things from the lens of an omniscient narrator. I just find that single perspective style to give the story a more personal feel, even if it comes with some sacrifices.
I think what you're talking about here is one of those sacrifices. By deciding to go with Callie's perspective here, we lose out on getting a deeper understanding of Duncan's thoughts and feelings, which I try to make up for by "telegraphing" things in his actions as Callie sees them. Now, I suppose I could have gone back and written the scene again but from his perspective and "ran it twice" so to speak. I've seen some writers do that very well. For me, though, I prefer the "one and done" style. I kind of like that we don't know exactly what Duncan is thinking in that moment, as it adds a small layer of intrigue to the scene.
Not to mention that there are actually several scenes throughout the story in which you could argue that multiple perspectives that deserve to be heard, and this lengthy story would get a lot longer if I actually tried to go that route. And that's what this story needs: more words!
But I'm so glad that Callie and Duncan finally getting together met your expectations! Wonderful is a great way to describe it, and I appreciate the compliment.
I mentioned this in the review right below yours as well, but it feels good to know that people enjoyed that drunk Callie scene so much! It's been on my mind since before I started writing this, so it makes me happy to know that others like it as much as I do.
I also don't think there's anything weird about liking "less careful" Callie a little bit more. I kind of feel like "careful" Callie helps set things up so that it's natural to feel this way, actually. Drunk Callie feels unrestricted without losing who she is at the same time. She's more carefree with him while still making sure not to hurt him, even on a subconscious level. Also, drunk Callie helped her get out some of her true feelings, even if it was in a roundabout way, so I think that alone probably makes her pretty popular. We've been waiting for her to share her real feelings with Duncan for some time now, and here she is (quietly) screaming them at him!
Yeah, Duncan had no idea just how successful his plan to get back at Stillwell on Callie's behalf would be, but he's certainly complaining about it! And yes, he trusts Callie implicitly, which is a really big deal for him given his trust issues. Even her being drunk wasn't enough to freak him out. As such, he wants to look out for her however he can, and that includes her natural tendency to feel self-conscious, which he expected to go into overdrive with some of the stuff she was saying the night before. He also didn't want her feeling weird around him because of it, either, so he felt like he had to nip that shit in the bud.
It was fun writing about karma catching up with Stillwell. And while I'm someone who loves a good redemption arc, I agree. There's no redeeming qualities about that guy.
There's nothing wrong with feeling some sympathy for Kristie, either, although I know there are some people reading this story that have none for her. To avoid any spoilers about that particular arc, all I'll say is that we're not done with it. Not even close.
I understand what you're saying about hyping up a major scene, especially in a slow burn like this, only for it to skimp out on the actual scene itself and leave you feeling disappointed. I'm not going to overpromise or overhype, but what I can tell you is that those scenes are not going to be lacking for detail, and I sincerely hope that they don't disappoint. I've had one of them in mind since before I started the story (right there with the drunk Callie scene), so I'm feeling pretty good about it in particular, though.
Thank you again for your detailed review!
[Report This]Date: September 22 2024 9:04 PM Title: Duncan vs. the Resigned Roommate
Glory Hallelujah for that ending. This chapter was reaching pinnacle levels of "Oh my God, just fuck already!" Callie's defeatist remarks had me audibly groaning lol. I mean, seriously, masturbating with his furniture (while very hot) is on another level.
This chapter was filled with fun scenes, and I was not expecting Alyssia to be the star of the show here. Loved her and Ada slashing Stillwell's tires, and her stuffing Duncan down her tits was very entertaining. But I really loved her banter with Ada and the burgeoning friendship they have going on (that Star Wars reference was a really cute moment in particular between them). Given how they're warming up to each other, clearly have some interests in common, Alyssia's reaction to Duncan climbing her and the size difference between them, and the fact that this story has opened up the possibility of other characters shrinking, I can't help but speculate that perhaps we'll be seeing more F/f content from a particular pair of nerds? Maybe? Hmmmmmmm? "Terry, quit it with your wishful thinking"?
Oh, and 3D? Really, Alyssia? That's the best you could come up with? Duncan was right to laugh his ass off. I liked his thoughts cutting off as she closed her hand and then continued unphased when she opened it back up. That was really funny.
But yeah, Stillwell finally got got. I can't believe I ever considered him a candidate for this story's evil mastermind. Yeah dude, show up to Callie's place of work and accuse of her committing a crime when your only evidence is your assumption she's getting revenge for all your scumbag antics. It'd suck if she had an airtight alibi like the crime taking place during the shift SHE IS STILL ON. That was a great scene. Obviously, he's too upset to think straight, but watching him dig his own grave was such satisfying comeuppance. And shoutouts to those cops for being so cool. They didn't have to go out of their way to make sure hard evidence of his technically legal bullshit got out to the public and cost him his job, but perhaps there really is justice in the world. It was sad that Callie's first reaction to her friend and boss standing up for her was surprise, but I'm glad it dawned on her that she wasn't to blame for Stilwell's actions and that no one in the room felt that way.
I hope no generic clubgoers were hurt emotionally in the making of this chapter. It's not their fault they don't have the rizz of an inch tall dream boat. At the same time, I doubt they'd have what it takes to scale a 5'3" woman.
That climbing scene was great. The fact we got not one but two instances between Alyssia's "formidable tits" was a treat. I enjoyed how much she enjoyed herself too, seeing her awaken to the appeals of the massive size difference. I'm surprised there wasn't a line about Duncan smelling something funny while climbing up her shorts lol.
And then that final scene. Drunken Callie being much rougher with Duncan while simultaneously more thoughtful than any drunk person ever was a sight to behold. I don't know what else there is to say other than I am bounding in my chair with excitement for the next chapter.
Oh, but that "giving me wood" line was garbage. It speaks volumes of how much Callie loves him for that to have worked (I know that's not the point of that exchange, but seriously that made me groan louder than Callie's defeatist attitude lol)
Author's Response:
Your groans are much appreciated! That was exactly the reaction I was hoping for, especially with that garbage pick up line at the end. Although, now I have to ask, it was obvious that he did that because Callie was complaining about how he basically ruined those lines for her (how she used to find them kind of cute, even the kind of gross ones), wasn't it? I think it was, based on your "that's not the point" line at the very end of your review, but I just wanted to make sure.
Yeah, I always planned to give Alyssia her own alone time with Duncan before he became spoken for. Of course, that became more true after I had to move the first two segments of the chapter a couple times, but I think they ended up fitting here better than either of the two places I planned on sticking them before (also, they were initially going to end a chapter, so I got to expand on them a lot more than I originally planned at the beginning of this one, which I liked as well).
You also caught on to Alyssia's closet nerdiness right away, mentioning how that "Qui Gon Nerd" line back in chapter six was odd for someone unfamiliar with the Star Wars franchise to say. It made for a nice way for the two of them to bridge the gap between them, and I like how that cute little olive branch moment got your imagination going a little bit!
And yeah, that 3D insult was so bad. I knew I had to come up with the corniest, most terrible nickname when Alyssia made that threat back in chapter three, as I was really looking forward to that hand closing and opening bit, and dumb dinky Duncan won the day! I just love how ominous the threat was, only for it to turn out to be, well, that! But what I really love about that hand bit is how Duncan is openly laughing at and mocking her from the palm of her hand, knowing she's not going to do shit about it. It was meant to be funny (and I'm glad you found it to be!), but it was also a sign of just how much he trusts her and how close they are as friends as well.
As for Stillwell, he was so worked up and his arrogance got so far ahead of him that he made a series of bad decisions. Looking back, I don't know if I emphasized it enough, but I hope it came across as creepy that he not only knew where Callie worked but what time she was working as well. I think Brooklyn picked up on that and asked him. But yeah, he was so sure that he couldn't be wrong that he expected the police to take his word as evidence, even though there was actual evidence proving that he was wrong. Not a good look. I'm thrilled that you found his downfall satisfying, though! And the cops were pretty frustrated that they couldn't do anything about Stillwell's predatory behavior, so of course they ended up jumping on that opportunity.
You're right about Callie's reaction being sad here, as well, but at least it's starting to register with her more and more that she really didn't do anything wrong during the whole Stillwell thing. Even though she had that moment of realization back in chapter four, those doubts just don't go away, but seeing people who care about her try to comfort her instead of judging her helps with that quite a bit.
Buzzed Callie was not kind to those clubgoers, was she? I did really like her response to that "do you believe in love at first sight" line, though. Brutal! Then again, I wrote it, so I'm maybe a little biased, I guess? Possibly.
I'm glad the double dose of Alyssia's tits wasn't too much for you! And thanks for the compliment on the climbing scene. I was hoping that cutting back and forth between that and Callie at the club would both divide the "non-giantess time" up with that scene and that it would make the climb seem even longer. Being short (and Duncan having teased her about it so much before he became tiny) made the idea of her being too much for him to climb seem appealing to Alyssia at first, but once he started succeeding, it made her feel even bigger than him not being able to get past her ankles (which is how she thought it was going to go down), and that, in turn, was an incredibly arousing feeling for her. "Awaken" is a good word for it.
But she kept Duncan as far away from her crotch a she could, because as hot as him climbing her was, the embarrassment she would have felt if he, of all people, knew about it would be that much worse when he teased her about it. In case I hadn't made it clear, a lot of their relationship has to do with getting the upper hand on one another, and that would have been something she couldn't come back from, even if her opponent was less than three inches tall.
I can't tell you how happy I am that people liked that drunken Callie scene. This story started in my head as three scenes: that first meeting back in chapter one, the drunken Callie scene, and something that's going to happen in the next chapter (which I'm really, really excited about). So I've been waiting to get to this point for some time, and I'm thrilled that this scene landed for you. I just really liked the idea of an out of control Callie still focused on keeping Duncan safe, even if he doesn't realize it!
I'm incredibly excited about the next chapter as well! I've had this chapter on my mind since well before I started writing this, and I'm so happy that we're finally here!
[Report This]Date: September 22 2024 4:33 AM Title: Duncan vs. the Resigned Roommate
YES! ITS HAPPENING!!
Author's Response: I love this review so much! It perfectly encapsulates where I want the reader to be at this point in the story, and it means the slow burn has done its job perfectly. These three words put a big smile on my face, so thanks for that!
Date: September 21 2024 6:16 PM Title: Duncan vs. the Resigned Roommate
I've been a lurker on this site for well over a decade now and had to finally make an account just to say that this is one of my fav stories I've read here. Love the character dynamics and the slow burn. Really great stuff. Can't wait to read more!
Author's Response:
I'm so happy this story motivated you to sign up for an account and leave a review! That actually means a lot for me to hear. And character dynamics and the slow burn are the two things I'm emphasizing the most, so I love that those are the things that are sticking out for you. I know slow burns in particular aren't for everyone, so it's always good to see someone enjoying it here!
Thanks for the kind review!
[Report This]Date: September 21 2024 12:21 PM Title: Duncan vs. the Resigned Roommate
Hell yea, I’m loving this story, it’s absolutely one of my favorites on this site. Definitely one of my favorite writers on this site too.
Thanks for the chapters
Author's Response:
Awesome! I really appreciate you having such a high opinion of the story and even just my writing in general. Thanks!