OMG! Three of my favourite stories on the podium. A tremendous well done to Amuse Bouche, WannabeWordsmith and Ascendant. Well done too, to everyone who participated whether as writers, readers or both. To everyone who liked and commented on my story, I'd like to thank you from the bottom of my heart and I feel a deep gratitude for once again scoring an RR award.

No. I've been known as Piquet (PK) here for 16 years now with the same avatar - 'The Trumpets of Jericho' by HR Giger. I'm not about to change.

 Perdonami Padre.

Venice, January 4th, 1725.

Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned...

 “What are you writing, maestro, another concerto?”

“My confession.”

“Will you need more paper?”

“Not yet.”

It has been…a year since my last…my las…conffffesssio… On…on this very day last year, I swore I would ggggive her up…. but, the fffflesh is weak… and her beauty so bewitching…

“Mmmmm, maestro.”

“Damn it!”

“Oh, mmmm… ”

“Get up off your knees and get ready for rehearsal!”

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Cum one, cum all to enter the Backfiring New Year’s Resolutions writing challenge while the story submit is on pause.

Write a 75-word story to post in this forum about a New Year’s Resolution that backfired. Be funny or scary or maybe it backfired in the best way possible. Just hit the theme, writers!

Rules:

1. All Lush site rules apply

2. Max 75 words

3. Must be about a New Year’s resolution that didn’t go as planned

4. Must be erotic.

5. No IF or Poetry

6. Have Fun!

Contest begins Dec 30th and ends at midnight January 9 Eastern Standard Time. One winner will be picked and awarded 375 coins ($37.50)

Edit: thanks to a second generous Lushie, the prize has been upped from 375 Lush coins to 500!!! :worship:

I don’t know who will judge yet, but it won’t be me. :)

Oh, Kimmi, these little competitions of yours are so silly and so much fun! I've just posted my entry (below). It's another gilded Baroque confection. And while we're on the subject of currency, I will add 200 coins to the prize, as I only deal in Venetian gold ducats. In the unlikely event of my winning, I will give the coins to my fellow podium occupiers.

Now that the competition's use-by date has been extended, please find some time to read and comment upon some of the wonderful Advent-tide stories that our talented and very naughty authors have come up with. I've noticed that we have quite a few first-time entrants this time around - well done to you. Let's give as much love and encouragement as possible to as many of our contributors as we can.

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I’ve read the first of your recommendations but the second is on my list. I have heard great reports. Piquet’s story is exceptional. I shared it on my page. I never read any entries before I posted mine. I’m glad because I would have scrubbed mine!!!

Thank you so much. I'm honoured and humbled.

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The deadline is drawing near. I've read more entries this time around than I usually would have. I've also skipped a lot based on the first two paragraphs. Two entries stand out to me, that have me regretting even submitting my own. Readers criminally undervalue both.

There's Piquet's wonderfully sensual history lesson on Leonardo da Vinci. A masterful tale in a language I've yet to develop the skill for. Mistress of all Masters deserves so much more love.

Then there's Alissa Palmer's wonderful The Penitent. I've admired Alissa's writing for a while, but this piece?

By all means, do indulge in all the stories in this comp, but do yourself a favor and dig into these two pieces. They are sublime.

The kind of writing that makes me doubt my own. The type of reading that leaves me breathless.

This is so wonderfully generous and kind of you Klaus. Thank you. I greatly enjoyed Alissa's 'The Penitent' and Klaus's 'Behind Door 24' - both amongst my favourites. I would encourage everyone to read both stories and indeed to read, like, and to comment on as many of our fine competition entries as you can.

Thanks, I'll try and think of something clever.

Oh, right, I had no idea. Thanks Kimmi 😊 🫂

Slightly off topic, but how many forum posts do we need to progress from 'active ink slinger' - a rather bland and generic label considering I've been here 16 years ?

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I'm still enjoying reading and commenting on all the Advent competition stories. I believe I am not alone in doing this. 😊

There are a few crackers (not easy to do in 1500 words), and I have to say there are plenty of novel/clever ideas behind some of the stories. The current total of competition entries is 56. 😊

You are certainly not alone, Dave, I'm averaging two stories a day with more on the weekend - and loving it. Well done all. Read, like, and comment and show our authors that all of their/our hard work is appreciated.

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I get the audience thing. My entry is on the verge of surpassing all of my other stories, combined! And I am seeing more people check out my other stories. As a result. I think I’ve doubled my number of followers in the past week!

Granted, I keep telling myself “I am not here to chase numbers. I am not here to chase numbers”. lol

One of the great things about the competitions is that more people will read your work. Granted most of these will be other contestants but it's a start to developing friendships and building up a 'following'. It's so rewarding to read and have your work read and commented upon by friends, followers and orher Lushies. Participation is far more important to me than literally competing against others. Writers here, as everywhere, appreciate being read. For me, every time somebody reads and comments on a story of mine, it's better than winning any prize.

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I am in a unique situation. New to Lush. I am new to sharing my stories. That being said, I’ve been writing for over a year. Probably closer to two years. Both the stories I’ve published and several others have been in a perpetual state of write/rewrite/rewrite for what feels like forever.

1500 words is a third of what of what I usually write. And I like character development. So writing something brand new, short, in a different category than I’ve written previously, and giving myself a 24 window to write, rewrite, and edit… It was a fun challenge!

Being the first competition on Lush since I’ve joined, I am curious… How is this one different from previous editions?

No different to previous competitions.

Having long believed that variety is the spice of life, I invite you all to a very different time and a very different place with my 'Advent' story, 'Mistress of All Masters.' See if you can guess who the speaker is before you get to the final line...

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Hmmm, I can feel something distinctly historical coming on, but not Dickensian.

Wonderfully expressive Grusha. I can't see anyone objecting to these if you posted them. Nicely done and, as I've said before, this is light-years removed from my own work and for that reason, I value the experience of having read it.

Very nice Grusha. Innovative and loaded with raw sensuality. Might have been a tad longer but I love reading work that allows my mind to ascend (or descend) to places where it is not normally apt to go. For that, I commend you.

Well done to everyone who entered this micro-competition, and well-deserved congratulations to the winners. Many thanks to the seven people who read my entry. btw, the original draft of the story still exists, locked away in a bank safety deposit box with strict instructions that it is not to be read by anyone until after the centenary of my death.... Happy Halloween!

Well-deserved congratulations to the winners and the runners-up, a huge well done to all who entered, and enormous thanks to all those wonderful Lushies who read the stories and left our authors likes and comments - you are the fuel that keeps our creative fires burning.

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But....but....but.....It's my money, & I want it now. Time to get JG Wentworth on the phone.

😆 Like I'll actually even make the top 10 after having read all but three or so of the entries so far.

All but 3! Well done! It's still not too late to read mine and get your total up by one. Lol.

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I was one of those scary, nasty, wicked, disturbed, (and especially) talented fuckers who have been asked by the moderators to change their story, which I have done. 😊 So the Frankenstein monster is in, and hanging 'censored' sausage is out... Apparently too graphic. 🙄

So, you might want to take another look at my revised effort on page 1... and either unlike it or, hopefully, keep the like.😊

No way! I had a severed sausage censored too. Great minds think alike my friend. Still, smutty standards must be maintained. 🧨

A few delectable demonic dames...

 Karl's Kama Sutra Klinic

- Poona, Queensland, Australia, 1970.

Swami Karl speaks to his class with authority,

“Now, men, ease your lingam gently into your partner’s yoni. Thrust with your eyes closed, contemplating her inner beauty and desirability.”

The bald-headed, venerable swami surveys each couple, nodding approvingly. Until he gets to the last couple, where he finds a woman with a yoni rimmed by gnashing fangs, her horrified lover looking on, his lingam limp.

 Serenely, he admonishes her,

“Kali!”

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There are 109 entries, which I suspect will increase by a few once the site is fully working again. I feel that is a good turnout for a competition, especially as you mention, maybe it's not a theme writers would necessarily choose. 😊

However, it is a very broad theme, and I can honestly say you could write an 'obsession' story about just about anything... which includes a Brussels sprout. To understand that, you need to have read the competition story entries. 🙄😉

So far, I have read 107 competition stories (yes, maybe I have too much free time), and in general, the standard of story and the writing to go with them is exceptionally high.

Well done, David. Your comments, likes, and encouragement keep us writing and are hugely appreciated by me, and I'm sure I speak for every author here.

Great idea Joe. Maybe point out on the banner that the competition has closed then encourage people to 'Read, Like and Comment.' And is it just me or are reader numbers down for this one?

It is with immense pleasure and considerable relief that I can announce that my competition entry is now posted. 'Midnight Satin' is inspired by the Hollywood musicals, romantic comedies, and war movies of the 1940s. It's light-hearted and a bit of fun. If you do read it, please leave a comment. All feedback is greatly appreciated. btw I've loved the other entries I've read so far. Kudos to you all.

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I'm somewhat new to the site and I've discovered that I really love writing stories as much as reading them.

What is the best way to promote my stories and build readership?

I create a wall post with a link for each new story, and also post a link in one of the groups I'm in.

What else can I do to pimp myself?

Generally speaking, your Lush friends will read your stories. In the many years I've been here I've noticed that like everywhere else, Lush is prone to following fashions - trends that come and go. You can find out what these are by following the competition results and the 'editors picks' list. Also, shorter stories tend to be read more than longer ones, multi-chapter stories are less likely to attract reads. It's a good idea to include a cover image , tags, and posts/updates on your profile page.

Euro-style group sex with double penetration, ATM, anal. BDSM but without too many props and gimmicks.

Well deserved. Keep up the good work.

My warmest congratulations to JP Sinister, Carlton and Jaymal. To all who participated, whether as writers, readers or both, well done and many thanks.