Volume 0: Issue Three (add-on) : Discussion Thread

[Trisha]

Six times a year, we shine a light on seven storytellers who share tales that might not otherwise see the light of day. It's a whole new way to read short fiction and BOTM members are loving it!

The safeword does not exist.

We like our stories intense, offbeat, and fun in a slightly naughty way. So expect bad behavior, adult themes, a little magic and a bit of menace. You might not like all of these stories. Some might even make you a bit uncomfortable. But we certainly don't think you'll be bored!

ISSUED: SEPTEMBER 2024

[Trisha]

Two Boys Named Bill - 10 pages
3/5

I thought (view spoiler)[ this was a very sad story. toxic relationship they couldn't seem to quit.
I was sad when they left the first Bill for a second time only to have to take care of Bill #2. No thanks. . . (hide spoiler)]

[Trisha]

The Cabin - 12 pgs
4/5

this one was fun - perfect spooky story for the fall season
(view spoiler)[ we don't even know what the thing in the cabin was - but we can imagine. fun little story (hide spoiler)]

[Trisha]

Earth Angel - 13 pgs
1/5

this just wasn't really my thing

[Trisha]

Odd Jobs - 12 pages
2/5

(view spoiler)[that was dark and a little weird. (hide spoiler)]

[Trisha]

The Feminist - 18 pages
0/5 - not my kind of thing at all

(view spoiler)[jaw dropping. I felt he was gross and I didn't need his pov (hide spoiler)]

[Trisha]

Tina Slinn - 29 pages
1/5

(view spoiler)[ I typically feel like short stories are written with a purpose - to relay something in a confined story.
this one felt like a random moment in a girl's life and I didn't quite see the purpose. that she couldn't love after being abused? that her mom sucked? that Earl was too nice? I don't get it (hide spoiler)]

[Trisha]

The Wish Bridge - 32 pages
4/5

this was the sweetest short story and I loved it (view spoiler)[ I love that we got updates on the silly love square that everyone kept wishing around! lol
and Lila and Nile, of course, were so cute and sweet (hide spoiler)]

[Theresa]

Two Boys Named Bill: A sad story about betrayal.

3/5

[Theresa]

The Cabin: Wow. I enjoyed this scary tale. Wanted it to keep going.

4/5

[Theresa]

Earth Angel: Um...nope. Definitely not for me. I think there are better ways to reflect someone who continually gets themselves into bad relationships, which is what I think this was saying. Honestly, I'm not really sure what it was trying to say.

0/5

[Theresa]

Odd Jobs: Disturbing and a little confusing.

1/5

[Theresa]

The Feminist: This was a waste of my time. A feel sorry for a "nice" guy story??

0/5

[Theresa]

Tina Slinn: This is another story that I didn't get the point. Tina is a messed up lady. Okay, but that was all I got out of this one.

0/5

[Theresa]

The Wish Bridge: I loved this story. It's about sacrifice and adventure and love.

4/5

[Trisha]

I was worried our ratings would match. I didn't quite like this one as much as the other 2

[Theresa]

Trisha wrote: "I was worried our ratings would match. I didn't quite like this one as much as the other 2"

I agree. This one had too many "bad" stories. Hopefully they next one will be better.