Teacher's Crossroad

My second reading and I loved it even more. Life's renewal, passion, love, energy, luck, a promising future for all. Well written, full of surprises, I hope you enjoy! Highly recommended.

Loetjc what a weird comment. Thats cool that YOU lived your life and “earned your selfish time”. Why are you applying your life to the MC? Dude never had kids…so it’s not like he “earned his selfish time”. I feel kinda bad for your family if that’s your view on life. “Earning” something when you willingly brought 4 kids in the world then complaining about a FICTIONAL story not lining up with your life?

As always Burnt, I read through your stuff again every 6bmonths or so and this is always a good read

Loejtc, seriously dude? Who cares that your a pragmatist so what all your kids were out of your house and done before you were 55. I think being a first time dad at 60 helps to keep you young. My last child was born when I was 47. No regrets.

Second time through was not so impressed. Yes it’s fiction and real feel good read with a supposedly happy ending. Unfortunately I’m a pragmatist.

I retired at 55 with a new wife and a freedom that I’ve never had before All they kids (4) were out of college and on their own.

For the next 20 years we traveled the world and the USA. Made love in many unusual places visited the kids and the grandkids in between.

To think that being handed a baby at age sixty and becoming a full time parent is romantic is foolish. I earned my selfish time. Did the daddy thing to the best of my ability and I am proud as punch by how they turned out. But the last thing I would want is to have to do it over again.

I didn’t score the story a second time but I’ll never read it a third time.

Gotta say I'm impressed how many people inject politics into what is a love story. Sheesh. Um...I'll use LITTLE words: LOVE STORY. Ashley and Tyson. Loved each other forever, life got in the way, lotsa stuff happened. Found each other again. Cue roses and every love song ever.

Oh, and get OVER YOURSELF if you think there's more to it on an erotic story site. Woke/Maga/who cares, okay? Government will muddle through like it's been doing in literally every country ever and doing a bad job but YOU won't do it--you'd rather bitch and complain.

LOVE STORY. Probably THE best one here. End.

I thoroughly enjoyed this story. Well done.

What a wonderful story. It becines a littl3 preachy in parts, and it reads like a Lifetime movie. I'm hoping BRS's other stories are as entertaining.

Also, there are the colorful political comments at the end to provide sone humor as well. It's like eating your way through a box of Cracker Jack and reaching the prize at the bottom of the box.

Terms like "woke" and "MAGAts" are always good for a laugh. For every MAGAt there is a Libtard. Be better, people. Sure, there's toxic masculinity, but there's also toxic femininity. There are males like Devon who think they are entitled to take what they want. There are also women like Imani who feel entitled and cheat with assholes like Devon because they can.

It is a grand story but the beginning was a bit convoluted. It panned out well and it was a riveting read. I loved the ending and the magical presence of Imani almost made the story supernatural.

Like Colonel “King” Kong in the Stanley Kubrick movie (played by actor Slim Pickens), I do believe that the Dr. Strangelove below, would be at his best riding a nuclear bomb down to his happy demise. Yes there is an abundance of Toxic masculinity about, and it’s exemplified by precisely the sort of reaction he portrayed. Nothing to do with “Woke” (a term that has become meaningless) or a particular political agenda, but with that sexist and narcissistic attitude exemplified by the man about to be once again the leader of the most blatantly toxic assemblage of clowns in the western world. President Elon Musk and VP DJT.

Story is good. Just have to comment on DrStrangelove’s ‘woke’ comment. Us smart folk (I.e., non-MAGAts) know ‘woke’ is just code for ‘something I don’t like and/or understand.’

Yes, yes, and no. It was so good, but the end was lowk sus. It was still really, really good, and I'll be reading more of your work

Well, Dr Strangelove, it sounds like you've got a terminal dose of TM. Although I've never heard the term before, there's obviously a lot of it about.

Mike UK

Another "toxic masculinity" BS. Story is good but dont take us for fools with this idiotic term.

"He obviously spent time in the gym. Maybe that's where he picked up the toxic masculinity."

Christy went through her list of friends and tried to think of one who might be available to spend some time with Tyson to help him break free of his fears. Unfortunately, most had long-term boyfriends who weren't secure enough to let their girlfriends spend time with someone as hunky as Tyson

Haha yeah right honey. It looks like a woke propaganda again. Well men are not stupid anymore to be caught in these fake meanings.

More than a little contrived. Yet such a sweet story. Criticism matters not when you finish a story and feel good. 10/10

Superb.

It's Forrest Gump erotica, and just like the movie, I really enjoyed it. 5 stars

Five stars for an author I am happy to have just discovered. Great read. I like happy ever after with thists.

Somehow I missed this earlier. A wonderful story from a great storyteller.

This was heading for a minimum 5 stars until about page 13 when Ashley returned. Not because she came back but because it all got tied up and love declared in a page and a bit. After such a wonderful story and build up the ending needed more to justify the excellent start and middle. Still is a really good story but it just in my opinion missed out on being excellent. Ashley returning and both of them falling in love deserved more than this ending gave them. BardnotBard

First time reading, well done! Great story, good character development, enjoyed it.

This story is always a great read.

This is my second time around, still a lovely story!

This is my second reading of this story. It's better the second time around. I rated it 5 stars last time. I'm giving my personal rating of 6 stars. P.S. I like the unspoken suggestion that Ashley and Christy are going to share Tyson.

So, in the end Imani's betrayal and death were the best things for Tyson's future life and happiness. She became damaged goods, then eliminated. If she had lived they would have eventually divorced, or worse, Tyson would have spent the rest of his life as her humiliated fat sloppy cuckold. She claimed she loved Tyson, but she didn't respect him nor her marriage vows. So she became some screaming assholes cock sucking slut. And she sucked him so well that he fell in love with her. Yeah, Tyson should thank the kids who caused Imani to die. Good riddance. Her replacements are divine, and she knows it. She wasn't just greedy, she was inferior. The asshole surgeon deserved her, and he got what he deserved.

What a great story. I couldn't read it all in one sitting but that's fine.

what's next? Christy comes home to her son, the boys father, his wife, Ashley wants another child? Christy and Ashley work something out and Tyson makes her another baby? Sixtytwo and father of 2,babies?

Enjoyed this story.

Two months ago, I said four stars. Today? Five

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JPB NOT BOB

A really great story. Maybe a little long but what part would you leave out? Well done! 5 Stars

Wonderful - I truly enjoyed your story. So many intricate pieces woven together

to create a delicious, larger than life erotic and heart warming tale.

Thankyou.

MjB

I appreciate your writing style. I have followed your stories for years. I wish I liked sci-fi as I could enjoy many more stories, but I don’t..my loss. Nice stories for difficult times in the word. Bill

This is the second time I've read your wonderful story and that is a rare thing for me to do. It takes special writing to bring me back for a second time. This is a beautiful story of love and returning to life. Thank you for sharing.

So this bitch made this big deal to get preggers and keep the kid just to show up a year n a half after it's born to dump him off on a pair of 60 sumin year olds.

Thank You !!!!!

LOved this story!

Thank you. Beautiful story. 5 stars.

Helluva story, BR, one of the best I’ve read in a very long time. So thanks very much for sharing it here. Tyson talked (or thought) about

Christy looking so much like Ashley that I halfway expected her to be Ashley’s daughter.

That would have been cool. With him married to Ashley, Aiyden would’ve been his son and his grandson. Now that’s confusing.

Again, thanks for the great story, I loved it.

5 stars, of course.

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Excellent story, thank you! I thought the bit where Ashley came back into his life was a touch rushed, but otherwise I loved the story.

Second reading for me. While it was a 5 star story all the way with no criticisms from me, except it was one of those stories that was interrupted by some needlessly long sex scenes. There is a subtle way to do sex scenes to make them more erotic for the reader by leaving the details up to the reader. Other than the that this is a a well written story about a man crushed by the loss of a loved one and an amazing recovery from a tragic and horrendous crash. His subtle conversations with he departed wife were done well and very believable. His love affairs with to young ladies was of course a bit erotic, The exchanged lustful looks by his wife and Christy at the end hinted at more fun games for the three of the along with raising his child, To our author be a little more subtle with the sex scenes and shorten them quite a bit. Thanks for a very entertaining story. 5 stars

Great story

S really good take, although needlessly.long. perhaps two or three pages. Still worth a solid four stars.

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JPB NOT BOB

This... this is a story.

Liked the story but overall took me a while to get into the real gist of the story (jaybee1`86)

Amazing. Couldn't stop until the end. Please keep writing.

Well done! Too bad it took so many hackneyed plot turns, though…

Great story. I kept being surprised. Thanks for posting it.

Jesus, man.

Incredible. Superior. Enthralling. Wow!

Another excellent entry! You're a masterful storyteller. Looking through your entries for more of this genre by you. Can't get enough.

A beautiful story, maybe a bit drawn out in places but good reading anyway. 5 stars.

I licked your story, but you should know that it has been published on Kindle by Blowjob Sussukie

Well-written, but too long. Pages were filled with unnecessary minutiae that added nothing to the story line. Four stars ⭐️ for this one.

I normally don't read stories of this length. However, this was outstanding.

Not sure how I see that the town could have sued the rail company.

It wasn't their fault someone stole an engine. And suing them for the boys using their tracks is like suing a state because a criminal uses a road.

If anything, I'd think the rail company could sue the town being as people from the town bullied the kids turning them into killers that damaged the rail company's property.

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And I don't get Imani refusing to give Tyson blowjobs because she gave them to Devon.

What about during the *years* of their marriage *before* she was cheating on Tyson...?

Epic. Thank you for sharing this wonderful tale.

This is a great story, I didnt find it as dark as I thought Itd be, or maybe I just like dark stories with a happy ending. I liked how you wrote the Imani ghost/hallucination interaction. It really made me wonder back and forth if it was real or not. I could relate as to how he rationalized it. The abrupt and cold ending for Devon was perfect, two men haunted for kind of opposite reasons with the same dead woman. One feeling guilty with no real reason for him to feel that way, but coming from a place of love, and the other one entitled, lustful, posesive and selfish, and could be argued brought her closer to her death, while never taking any bit of responsibility. The ending was good, only hinting to different possibilities. Really well done story. On of the best Ive read. 5/5

Would make a great movie with a horror story twist there with the ocean thing---chilling!

This was a fairly well written fantasy. I enjoyed it but it was not terribly believable.

While I liked the story overall, I hated pretty much all of the characters. They were all either terribly unsympathetic, downright awful, extreme caricatures, or a combination of all.

Worst of them all is possibly Christy. Am I really the only to really dislike her? Within a span of a few hours she decides to dump her fiancé and jump into bed with a guy old enough to be her grandfather that she just met. Couldn't you at least have given the relationship a few weeks to develop?

When she is about to move away she fears that Miranda will be alone because Christy was the only social glue that linked Miranda to the rest of their/her circle of friends. Presumably this means she set Miranda up with Vince, whom she is appalled to find out was an asshole and a racist. But soon afterwards it turns out her ex-fiancé Blake was the exact same. How could she have not noticed this? Did she agree to marry him after their second date?! On par with her rushed relationship above with Tyson I guess.

Then Christy decides to get pregnant, without telling Tyson. But also simultaneously concentrate on her career. If advancing her career means taking a position that requires 75% of her time away from the kid, travelling for work, how could she fail to understand that choosing both simply is not possible? I thought she studied far more advanced mathematics than that.

So she dumps the kid on Tyson for 2-5 years (or more), but is somehow concerned that Ashley will take over the motherly role. Hello?! How does she expect the kid to react is she is away from him that much?! Six months tops and the kid will start believing Ashley is his mother, and with good reason.

All in all, Christy sure is one of the villains of this story, at least in my eyes.

Beautiful story as usual, Red and it leave the reader to assume the best out comes

Real life with sex! What a concept.

I never cease to be amazed by some of the drivel from these Anonymous comments!! Maybe I am just a little naive, but I read everything on this site, simply to be entertained. Not looking for any deep reflections on life or the lives of those in the story, just want to read and then sit back and think, that was pretty good (or bad as the case may be). Never crosses my mind to trash a writers efforts or offer uneducated opinions on how (in their minds) it could have been better. If anonymous critics feel compelled to leave these comments like this guy a month ago, maybe they are the ones to reflect on their own sad and joyless lives and leave it to those who seek to bring a little joy to people like me with their writing, to continue with their storytelling so the rest of us can continue to be entertained in the way that befits this particular site.

For 60022Mallard and anyone misled or equally lacking like them:

No deep digging offence meant, but a mind sharpened with better reading retention/comprehension will better any story delving experience. But since it slipped by you I'll timeline Aiyden's conception time frame for you simply.

It would be part one ending with Christy the first time, part two ending with the biking chick (her name escapes me at the moment - so not sitting high on the retention high horse there :p ), <STILL NO CONCEPTION> part 3 starts 10 months later while he's into his renewed first semester of teaching again and it is refered that he is no longer intimate with biking chick and that he called Christy off of continued intimacy seeking after her last VISIT BACK from her career pursuits in New York when the big bang conception happened.

Now that the timeline has been clarified, maybe you can be slightly happier with the ending as it makes a touch more sense than thinking she conceived before she ever left to go to New York in the first place.

Reasonable story ruined by a stupid ending. Seemingly she became pregnant at the first visit, but was not showing at all by the time she left for New York.

Lucky the MC, as ever, proves to be an absolute stud in his sixth decade and more.

A 3 from me. Would have been a 4 but for the ending.

OK. That's it.

If I had any doubt as to how big of a douchebag asshole poser TainerOfBimbos actually is?

After reading his over long wind bag analysis below?

All doubt is gone.

Go fuck yourself you asshat.

Seriously. What a pontificating moron.

Go train some brainless slut with triple D tits to kneel and suck your 2 inch little peepee and leave the thinking and analysis to the actual grown ups fuck face.

Good god...just go away you presumptuous douche. Jealous much?

This is actually one of ehe highest scored most read stories on this website. And in this genre. It is one of the best stories here. Undoubtedly.

You are one of those dumbass people who read Faulkner or Hemingway or Heinlein and then write a 10 page blistering critique. As if anyone actually gives 2 shits what you think.

Thank you to the author for this.

The first story I read of yours was Drive, which I found really engaging - it had romance, action, danger, mystery - a real psychological thriller even. So I was eager to see what else you had to offer, then I ran across this piece. Well, what can I say other than I didn't like it. There was a lot of things I didn't like, I felt like the storyline was too pat and well trodden. I thought that Tyson seemed too much like a Gary Stu, he was too perfect (implausibly so) other than the minor psychological issues you gave him, which were, seriously minor. Sure he has PTSD from driving in a car, but all he has to do is ride a bike? It would take someone 5+ years to figure that out? It's just one of the many implausible situations and premises in this story.

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Also, not to put too fine of a point on it, but your political bent came through too preachy and seriously detracted from the story. Take for instance, Raul Jr. He's a complete caricature of "toxic masculinity" which in your world evidently comes down to anyone with any sort of agreement with gender roles. Which is amusing, because that sort of criticism only ever seems to flow one way. Ask any husband out there how often their wife does things like unclog their septic tank, or climb up on the roof to clean the chimney, or clean the guttering, or even push a lawnmower or shovel snow. Ask those same wives if they consider that a "man's work" and then criticise them for their "toxic femininity". The truth of the situation is that there are heaps of dirty, nasty, dangerous jobs that are the exclusive domain of men by universal decree, and then everything else is supposed to be split 50/50 because of the hypocrisies of "gender equality" crashing into the reality of sexual dimorphism. It's no surprise that Raul Jr is a caricature, he has to be in order for you to do your preaching because in any other context it would sound vapid, inane and frankly lacking in any sort of real life experience.

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Crappy politics aside, my primary bone with this story is that it was just plain too predictable. We knew Imari had some sort of affair. We knew there was going to be some sort of confrontation over it. We knew that Tyson would get over his depression. We knew that somehow Ashley would be back in his life. We even knew he would start teaching again. We knew it from the moment you set up all of the problems in his life that you were just going to 180 each and every one of them, which is really the sign of a lack of creativity and imagination. Why did he go back to teaching at the university? Maybe he could have started an online course instead? Started producing video content for YouTube and become a star? Why did he have to reverse all of his trauma? Why didn't he just find interesting ways to cope with it instead? Go over and around instead of through. How come there really was an affair? Why couldn't it have just been in his mind? Or maybe Imari could have just been a completely innocent victim? Why did him and Ashley need to become romantic? Why couldn't they just remain best friends? Why couldn't he have moved on to someone else, someone more dedicated and solid? Or even better, why couldn't HE have chased Ashley down, finally freeing himself from the spectre of his unfaithful wife?

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There were so many things you could have done with this story, but instead of forging twisting paths that lead to interesting side trips, you simply plowed through each roadblock like you were in a sherman tank. Honestly, it gives some insight into your mindset and suppose upon reflection it's not surprising that you hold some of the opinions that you do. There's a lack of nuance and lack of shifting perspective to see other sides of an issue that comes through in your writing and an almost pollyana-esque sense of rightness with the world that belies an inability to see the murky depths of the human experience in all it's various shades of grey.

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I guess as a final note, and one that made me chuckle a bit, both the chauvinist and the adulteress were minorities, while Tyson's prize for his heroes journey was a pair of white women and a male heir. I can only think of that infamous line from Hamlet, spoken by Queen Gertrude - "The lady doth protest too much, methinks".

Really liked the storyline.

Unlike so many other authors, whose stories seem to be variations of the same basic plot.

I've read all of your submitted stories and appreciate the variety.

I really enjoyed this one ! Well written and emotional. But not too much. And I was hoping his high-school crush would come back to him. So I was happy that they ended up together ❤️.

I’m not crying! You’re crying!

Five by five

Very cutesy story, the main problem is the guys age, most others can be solved with little tweeks here and there in the descriptions. But the age and especially the gap just makes it difficult to believe.

Absolutely breathtaking the twist and turns in the plot and it couldn’t have been a far more better ending.

This was an excellent story, enjoyable read. Yes there were a few elements that were a stretch but hey its fiction!

This story is the very best example of why i'm a Literotica addict !

There is is short stories and longer ones... that have your heart melt.

Thank you so much.

5 bright stars !

I was through the first page before I realized there 14 pages making this longer than what I typically read. I’m glad that the first page kept my interest and kept me going. Having read hundreds and hundreds of other stories here, I have to say this is by far the best ever. It is far more than just an erotic short story. It is a great story of people, love, loss, and life and I strongly encourage everyone to read it. The character development was perfect, the story novel yet believable, and very interesting all the way to the end.

The only I could ask to change would be tell us how things worked out with Christy in the end. Does Ashley share her? Certainly there is enough of Tyson for both these wonderful and beautiful women in his life.

Great story, truly enjoyed the BTBastard involving a ghost, 2 super cars and a cliff.

Made my day.

Thanks for writing

Dang good....

5 stars. Hope the story can continue. I will say that except for the bad luck of having his first wife cheat on him, and the subsequent accident that caused years of painful rehab he was one fortunate fellow.

Chilled red wine? Uh no.

Maybe it's because I read the story in pieces, but I really didn't get the intensity of the relationship between Tyson and Ashley until she shows up at his house when he's pulling away from Stephanie Dewitt. As Tyson was analyzing the relationships he had with the younger women and deciding that he needs someone more appropriate to spend his last days with, suddenly out of nowhere Ashley appears. We don't hear about the comparison of the appearance of Ashley and Tyson. They're both around 60 and men can look somewhat younger, especially if they've taken good care of themselves, as Tyson obviously did. Women usually look more like their age even if they've been careful. The way Tyson is described as looking perhaps 15-20 years younger than he was and a normally well cared for women at the same age, he would look much younger than her. That aside, the whole ending of the story was nutty, with Christy suddenly reappearing, with a child, no less. Completely out of synch with the rest of the story. All in all there were too many inappropriate happenings throughout this marathon of a story to make it truly worth anywhere near a 5* rating. Too many weird pieces: his unbelievable ability to teach math (he corrected a whole semester of poor learning in one 4 hour session with Christy), the hallucinations of Imani popping up all the time. His problem with driving. His unbelievable proficiency with the bicycle and swimming. Too much for one story. If the author had selectively pulled a few of these characteristics together and omitted others, we may have had a really good story. As it was: 3*

Well I guess that either a lot of boomers write these stories or the stories are written to cater for that audience, but credibility wise it'd have been better if the guy was 10 years younger.

the anon below, if the guy is financially sound then I'd much rather my daughter got knocked up by him than some waster her own age. We don't live in a one shot and you're out world anymore.

Well written and great story but dropped a star for me with the threesome at the end. The MC and Ashley felt right and that was how it should be. Christy coming back at the end hurt the ending. She had issues. She needed to make a life of her own.

I am hoping that this either get a sequel or an epilogue so we can read Aiyden growing up, if Devon Wilson's body was found, and if a threesome between Tyson, Ashley and Christy will happen.

Not sure if the author is a bicyclist or just writes about them, or just forgot about starting out, but the one thing he missed when the MC started riding was the sore ass. Even with padding, those tiny little saddles are painful until the rider builds up the correct calluses. The chats with Imani was a little flaky but understandable in the story. Over all it was a very enjoyable story and deserves the five stars. Thanks

I don't care how many times I read this story, it's one that leaves me very happy but empty. Happy because Burnt Red Stone is the most awesome Talented Author I've had the pleasure of experiencing and empty because his ability to present such a beautiful story of love, something not everyone gets to experience do to the past, bad decisions, the wrong people and even career choices. Still, I'm happy surrounded by family. This was a beautiful story for sure and worthy of more than 5 stars so I'll rate it at 5 BIG ASS FUCKING HUGE FLAMING NOVA STARS! Thanks once again BRS! You're the Best.

Yeah no father is gonna be happy with his 23 year old daughter knocked up by a 60 year old man, but glad it all worked out.

A huge fan of your work, I can't believe I never read this one. Another excellent work!

Just excellent. Thanks.

I love the sexy story telling you do! And, my particular kink is description, especially of women's bodies and orgasms. I really liked that you gave Tyson so much of Imani's pussy, that he "worked out" with her pussy and learned how to delight a woman by directly stimulating her womanhood. And that he's since been sharing that with other women (who obviously love being worshipped that way!)

I just would have been more caught up in the story if you'd gotten more detailed about it, and allowed us to feel that experience with ALL the girls that Tyson scored with, both with oral sex and with fucking. Comparing the qualities of each of the women would have been great, especially Christy and Ashley, as they are so alike. I did really like that you did something like that with Felicity and Leona, as well as Miranda, just not as much as I would have liked.

Again, I do really appreciate what you have done here, and I am looking forward to seeing if you follow up with another installment. The future of the final scenario is interesting, indeed!

I hope the two ladies are able to pursue a relationship, both with each other and with Tyson! Christy in particular, as she could have more children from such an unconditional union of three, and she deserves to be loved physically as well as emotionally, and that seems unlikely otherwise, during her "weeks away" from them.

So we'll done. Like all the rest. I think I've read everything you've posted on literatica now. You NEVER disappoint!

I realised that I had read this before right at the start, but couldn’t remember much of it so carried on, it’s a long one , but such a good one, I am as impressed with my second reading as I was with the first, great story, so well done.

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Another truly amazing story! Please keep ‘em comin’!!

i love reading your stories. Keep it up

I did not see that ending!! but i do like it, brought me many tears

Thanks for writing this wonderful story.

Great tale will read more

Didn't care for this story.......

Excellent story! Enjoyed the wrap up, too! Thank you!

wow very good.

I sort of see a 2 wife situation though.

well done

Perfect ending! I was a little sad at first for him losing Christy and Miranda since it was very obvious that Ashley would return but it ended up being the perfect balance. The reunited star-crossed friends to lovers but he still gets to continue his legacy (and seemingly love affair) with the hot young blonde. Best of both worlds without being too cheesy.

Wonderful story-telling!

4 stars, bordering on 3. I don't mind the slight weaknesses in the story others pointed out. But I absolutely hate the idiotic cucky trope of "oh I still love my cheating wife". No, anyone with a working brain would STOP loving his wife after she cheats on him, NOT try to find ridiculous excuses why she cheated (another trope I hate). At the very least, the author had no space to put in all the other cucky idiot tropes like her using sex on him to change his mind and reconcile.

Heh. To all those complaining that this is an SJW story, remember, the ass character who was all 'white priviledge' ended up being a bully, racist, cheating enabler and ended up drunk driving his ass into the ocean. That's not how virtue signaling works, people, lighten up. Hell, I'm half convinced the "white priviledge" comment was actually used as a way to negatively portray devon (being he was fucking 1% himself).

5 stars! Thank you!

a gazillion of superfluous ofs...

complicated, but good!...

Just a wonderful story. I could not stop reading it. I don’t have the words to express how many different emotions it touched in me. Bravo!

Always a good story from you, redstone

I totally agree. I love to have strings tied up in a story but you could’ve ended the story with “The ocean wants you”

…100 stars

the ocean wants you GREAT LINE

3rd time reading is far more better than the 1st and 2nd! Hoping to read more stories from you! Thank you again!

A great story, I enjoyed it immensely ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Excellent, couldn’t stop reading and that ending! 5 stars…

Amazing story. Other than Ashley's return being telegraphed from a mile away the rest was just fantastic.

Fantastic! Couldn't stop reading! Great plot with lots of twists. AND, thank you for the reunion with Ashley! 5 STARS

(6/14/2023) Outstanding!! I had already decided to give your story five stars and of course, place it on my list of favorites at about page ten. Then you went and wrote this totally unexpected ending. There needs to be a special score for a gem like this. Thank you for submitting this 50k masterpiece.

beautiful story

It is an amazing piece of literature. It could be a real sweet movie

Amazing. I could not stop reading. Thank you

So, how many little Tysons and Tyson-ettes will Christy want?

Every 18 months or so perhaps?

Half expected Ashley to be Christy's cousin or aunt. THAT would have been a bodacious plot twist.

As per usual ☆☆☆☆☆

Still excellent !

I just read your tale posted on 2020-07-23 titled Teacher's Crossroad. I don’t recall reading any of your other tales/stories. However, that will probably change after reading this one. This tale was easily consumed because of the flow and emotion you placed in your words. While I hated the length and would have preferred that it been broken into smaller consumable chunks. That is my issue of being a slow reader. Consuming products of a length beyond 3 to 5 pages is a real task for me. It doesn’t matter if I can get lost in the material, I just have to stop and take a break for the time being to let my mind wander elsewhere and then return. In order to continue consumption in an orderly manner. If I don’t my mind tends to wander off on its own I lose track of the product I am focusing on consuming/producing.

Having stated the issues I have with the tale’s length I must state emphatically that this product was AWESOME. It had me from the beginning and held me throughout my journey even if it was a multi-day trip. The images and emotion you created were reaching across the web and taking hold of the word I created. Every writer/author loves to think they do this. Most do not come anywhere near what you have done in this tales. It was a great tale; it earned the Outstanding Read ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating that I gave it.

Thank you for giving us this product for our enjoyment.

Keep Writing

JH4Fun

3th read, this should/could/needs to be a movie🥰🥰

Close to being the perfect story for me. Second time reading and it gets better!

Good story.

Three points.

1. Why is he a "hero" for happening to be in the wrong place at the right time for the train to hit the car? He did nothing proactive to prevent the potential event.

2. The sex scenes with the university admin women are totally gratuitous and would be better edited out.

3. The time line of the pregnancy does not appear to add up. Surely she would know she was pregnant long before leaving for the wonder job.

Delightful story. As for “white privilege,” I took it as a description of a spoiled, rich white kid who grew into a spoiled, rich white adult. I’m not rich, but compared to black men in this country, I had many “privileges” denied to them. Anonymous needs to get a life.

Boomerbill

On second read I really liked this story.

My only problem with it is when the doctor described Christy’s boyfriend in the hospital after the altercation at the ice cream stand as

“Being of/from WHITE PRIVILEGE”!!!!!

Really!!!! You had to go there???

Are you a part of BLM or something??

White Privilege??? There are so many other ways to describe the wealthy.

I have world breaking news for ya, I’ve been white a long time and haven’t seen the FIRST privilege from it. I have never gotten a free Obama phone, don’t get money from the government for my rent or food stamps or any of dozens of other PRIVILEGES people of “color” receive!!!!!!

GIVE ME A BREAK and give your white guilt a break!

I hate to sound exactly like one of the other commenters, but this is the BEST story I’ve read on Literotica! And I had wonderful tears of joy rolling down my cheeks reading the last two pages. I was so emotionally involved in the story. Exciting sex, great love, and wonderful friends and family.

10 on a 5 scale

5 star best story i have read on this site even had tears running down my face, did he not ever hear from the girl he used to ride a bike with

It was exactly as described... some rather dark parts and very good descriptions of some very erotic sex, all woven into an excellent tale of a marriage gone bad, a life-threatening and life-altering tragedy, with the rehabilitation of a physically and emotionally crippled man as a result.

While some of the parts did tend to strain incredulity a bit, it IS fiction... and I think very GOOD fiction !

Very well done on an enjoyable read... and 5 stars of course !

Second read. This is a great and heart-warming story. Well done in every respect.

Story was great. Some comments like the long anonymous one are foolish; a reader has to have some suspension of belief to enjoy any story. Even watching live events, there are often differences of opinion about what was observed. If the inconsistencies between what you think is realistic versus how the author told the story are too great, just move on instead of trying to show how clever you are. . .

In any event, I thoroughly enjoyed this effort.

Mfj

Where to start?

Well written. A few words were missing in some sentences. Not that big of a deal.

That being said...

Surviving the train wreck? There are some videos on the internet that will send that anchor to the story somewhere well beyond fantasy. But curiosity got the better of me, so…

Assume he had somehow survived. At the age and physical condition he was in at the time, Tyson getting around with the help of a walker instead of an electric wheelchair would have put all of the attending physicians and therapists on the front page of every medical journal and possibly a few news magazines.

Yes, people with low body fat (<10%) do not float well. That being said, once you have adapted your breathing to your swimming stroke, the only inhibiting factors are your bodies potential oxygen uptake and readily available energy, e.g. glucose in your blood stream and stored glycogen in your muscle tissue. As long as you don't go anaerobic, your body can work on the fat and protein (muscle) you have stored. In that regard, except for high impact vs no impact, there is little difference between endurance running than endurance swimming. Except for one. Instead of having to carry your entire body weight while running, most of it will be supported when swimming. Even at less than 10% body fat. Once accustomed to it, (the five years for Tyson is more than sufficient) unless his swims went on for several (more than three with the physical condition the author indicates) hours, the only way Tyson dies by drowning, is if he stops swimming and sinks past where he can resurface in time. Let’s not forget, there are multiple strokes to choose from to give fatigued muscles a break. An advantage you don’t get when running.

Cycling:

Someone with Miranda’s background would have never allowed Christy to drop $6K on a bike without having it fitted. Proper frame size, seat post and stem length are the main concerns. The seat height and location can be tweaked at home, as can the height of the stem. But for someone of Tyson's size, the distance between the handlebar and the center of the stem may have to change, calling for a different stem. Handlebar width is also a concern. The pedals would not have been platform. They would have been platform with toe clips. Straps attached to the peddles to slide your shoes into. If Tyson had biked in Europe as stated, he would have known exactly what they were. And so would Miranda.

No one Tyson’s size would ever be a strong climber. Watch one Tour de France video. Check the body types of the climbers vs the sprinters.

I know, they are the elite, and the physiques only differ by 15 to 20 pounds tops. That small difference ensures one will never defeat the other in the discipline they specialize in. That difference is magnified with club riders vs casual ridding.

The author indicated this group was passionate about riding. Those club riders race. Against other clubs. A solo top level professional rider would be hard pressed to come out on top against a group like that. If they even could. Tyson doesn't come close to matching that description.

Ashley being tracked down by the reporter was a no brainer once she learned who she was. After the usually very guarded Tyson let it slip out. To a reporter. That he had just met that morning.

This is also a ghost story. Unnecessary. What are the odds of both women saying, “Oh, ok?” The guilt from his wife’s last look before Tyson learned the reason from the good doctor is all that was needed. Then that goes away. Alcohol related accident sufficient for the good doctor's demise.

And then threesome grand finale! With a side order of baby’s daddy. With a girl that will be a constant reminder to Ashley of how old she is.

Give me a break.

I just reread this for the zillionth time. It's as good as I remembered, great writing. Thanks!

One of the best stories I’ve read in my years on Lit.

Djeez, what a story! Absolutely epic! 10☆

A story to draw a heart out. The little bits orher commentors mentioned dudn't even register with me. 5*

The runaway freight train scheme is tortured, at best. It is to be hoped that it is not merely the first of many EXTREMELY unlikely occurrences.

Just "WOW". Amazing read.

Histoire inachevée,, dommage.

I agree with Wilson. What the fuck was MCs wife doing being not just physically cheating on him and even worse emotionally. Some "love" for your husband there cheating bitch. Glad you died. Poetic justice.

Excellent.

Wonderful story-telling. What a denouement.

Well written story. The fantasy about how all the young hot girls want the 60 year old professor with thr magic 40 year old body and big cock was certainly a stretch. I really liked how he got back together with his old love in Ashley. But the final part of the ending with Christy coming back and now they are a threesome was disappointing. And leaving the kid? Just wished Christy had moved on and not come back. It was fine she was part of his healing. But Ashley was the one that should have laid claim to his heart. Oh well. Guess it was meant to be a perpetual sex romp in his old age.

I have started reading this twice but work and life took me else where. When I found this story once again, I was able to read it through it's entirety. Wonderfully written and a fantastic read. Thank you for sharing your gift.

Great story, very well put together. Loved it, 5 stars.

You're a great writer with a vivid imagination; I love your stories. I love this one too, but I have to admit it's pretty farfetched, almost to the point of incredulity, but not quite. Also, the feminist dogma pulled me from the story several times, but I persisted and enjoyed the story overall. 5 stars, thanks for posting.

Over the top has been said, and not inaccurately. Not a deal breaker. Take the genre of fairy tale and upgrade----downgrade?---- it to fit 21st America beliefs, morals and conventions and this story might fit the category. Still not a deal breaker. 5.

Re: "I do not allow ratings out of principle." - No, you don't allow ratings because you're afraid of the shitty scores your shitty stories would get.

This is the third time of reading this story but have never thought it was over the top for all these women wanting the MC! Having read a few of the comments, I probably am in agreement but still really like the story, as it's well written, the characters are nicely constructed and there's a good ending! Although, as others have remarked, a continuation of the story would be great! For over the top women wanting to fuck the MC, read any of CrazyDaveTrucker60's stories! 5*

Dobbin55

One of the best stories on this site. Stories that evoke the emotions that ran through me are treasures. This is one of my all time favorites.

re: Tilan For somebody that doesn't allow scoring and comments on his stories, he's sure a mouthy fuck. What is he afraid of, that somebody actually would have an opinion that he doesn't want to read. As to story, a little far fetched, but entertaining. Isn't that what stories are supposed to be?

OMG, another zero...... there is no such thing as "toxic masculinity" for something to be toxic means it invades and destroys a system, masculinity is about protecting, and taking care of one's "wife and family" what is toxic about that? In actuality it is feminism that is toxic as it is about narcissism and having no accountability!!!!!

1) The loving wife was who…?

2) Dumping the kid was pretty harsh. Don’t think an 18 month old won’t be traumatized by that action.

3) I know this is fantasy but to have nearly every female want to and eventually jump his bones was way, way too much.

Magnificent a truly talented author and story teller.To me it’s unfinished but I really enjoyed reading this.One of my favorite

The thing about Literotica is that we get to read stories that would never see the light of day. Their plots and content won't get past the profit motive driven requirements of the paper publishing industry, but that means we get to read something novel here.

This is one of those stories.

question for: deblackbuster, so, didnt like this fairy tale where women of all ages were throwing themselves at his hard body. how do you feel about all the IR cuckold fantasies where white women of all ages, statuses and "intelligence" think that alll blk men have ginormous cocks, the women ALL instantly get warm and wet and throbbin pussies, cant not grab, sniff suck and worship, cant resist having it fuck them to see if they can accommodate, and be filled more completely, fully, satisfactorily and orgasm stronger and more often than ever before? bet you just eat that shit up, right. pussboi? rk

Where does Tilan see much Churchy crap? While I think the friendlier parts (peace, love & understanding, fidelity, honesty) of most religions are very good base values, I have NO use for organized religions as most just turn out to be holier than thou holy hat brigades i.e. Hypocrites.

Thats a truly traumatic tale ...... Bad mouthing your beloved one and then loosing this love, the helplessness the frightening the pain the bitterness the powerless the name it and it will fit, the situation you can't ereasing is killing you and its the soul not the brain which is forcing you into abyss ...... The brain is finding ways taking path after path to avoid confrontation but the soul is just spilling all out and this waves coming from deep in you from your inner self is crashing you like a tsunami ...... This leaves you like a shell an empty shell ...... And yeah pain, physical pain may helps, its one of those paths the brain will use, but all tracks have just one outcome one crossroad and all comes crashing down again , soulpain

But Tyson got lucky having a friend, George and he infiltrated love life happiness back into tyson ........ Amazing tale amazing writing ...... Another wonderful, if frightening in parts, entertaining tale

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

: For someone who refuses to accept any criticism you certainly know how to sling it. The problem is that most of it is nonsense. I thought this was a pretty entertaining story. A little too long for my taste but still a good tale well told.

Everyone is entitled to their own opinion as evidenced by the previous comments. For those of us romantics, it was very nice.

Thank you again BurntRedstone.

I’ll never understand stories that have a man pining for a woman that was screwing orotund on him. Makes no sense.

I got through 2 pages of this; I found it obvious and sophomoric, and not of any interest. The plot was contrived and the characters were not credible. Btw, based upon his comments in his bio section, the author seriously needs to get over himself.

Beautiful story. Well balanced.

Only got a little confused with the use of "Mr." instead of "Professor" or "Doctor". It just struck me as odd as universities tend to be sticklers for titles.

wow guys, are you at the end of your life? on a respiratory assistant? nostalgic for your younger years?

I read 2 pages and it was so ridiculous.

it sounded like the fantasies of old bedridden people looking for a makeover.

Oh yes it's true! the 60-year-old who doesn't even look 40. Of course.

Pathetic.

I loved it.

This is a fairy tale. It's why I didn't like it, especially for a loving wives story lol. The writing is good, but how all the women are throwing themselves at him and how everyone and their mothers keeps mentioning he doesn't look 60 was just blehhh.

The whole story is wonderfully woven and magical. The ending is glorious. Tremendous character development and gracious dialogue. Kudos to you *bowing*

WoW, great story.

Wonderful and touching story.

It's you. This is a wonderful story from a talented author that continues to improve this website with the quality of the works he produces. Stories like this keep me coming back for more with my only complaint being the wait in between his releases.

Excellent story with many warm and tender moments. An accomplished author. Enjoyed the read with a most surprising conclusion. Win-win for so many characters.

Excellent nothing else to say 9 out of ten

Beautifully written encompassing story.

11/10 $6K bikes!!!!!

This story was like a rollercoaster Love, casual sex. new love, Lost love, age difference.

At first I thought Christy could be related to Ashley.

He put his feelings aside with the his younger lovers when they needed to move along.

Did Ken & Miranda iron out their relationship?

No report of the death of the "Good" Doctor for Tyson to hear.

I liked the story 5 stars

Somehow I missed this story years ago when I thought I had read your entire library of stories. It may well be one of your best stories for those of us who admit to being romantics. Great job as always.

Excellent story, loved every bit of it.

Excellent

What a beautiful story

Interesting but nice story.

cute!...

I would make him 45, not 60

2nd reading, one of your best stories

Excellent! I've read a lot of BurntRedstone works, and never been disappointed. This is one of the best! Thank you and please continue to write.

Great Story, really enjoyed it. Thanks for writing.

I loved this, not a loving wives story really. But 5*

I had read this story some time ago when I first ran across BurntRedstone. This is just one of my favorites, 5 stars. I sometimes read one of his stories if all the other new submissions in Loving Wives or Romance are, ... weak shall we say. Even though I have read the story before it will still be enjoyable. Always a fan, thank you for writing them.

Wonderful story! As a guy in my late eighties I can identify with Tyson’s feelings and challenges.

Not a tale I expected to find on Literotica, that’s for sure.

What a beautiful story and with a complete ending—something that’s too rare here.

It was heart rendering to find his wife was cheating on him & he had just accused her when she was. Killed & they never got to talk it out. Hat a rotten thing to happen to anyone.

Perhaps because of the pain Tyson suffered the characters became almost real in my mind.

Another that makes 5 stars seem inadequate.

Bill S.

a true blue ribbon winner

Wonderful story! The plot rather strains the bounds of credulity, but fiction is fiction and if it strays into a bit of male fantasy, I'm OK with it.

A long but good story with a stupid end

I started reading this story months ago and did not finish, now that I have read the end, I have to reread the whole thing and I feel so elated to fill in this 5 start story! Thank you!

Great story. Unexpected and happy ending. 6 stars at least.

I tried, struggled, and failed to reject hearing Sean Connery’s voice in Tyson’s dialog. Sue me...

3.15.22 I am not sure how many times I have read this super story, but each time I find something new and my heart is warmed. Great pace, depth of characters, intense turmoil and tension, and great conflict. Watching the girls effort and successes in bringing him back at least partially to the real world was emotional and so captivating.

The ending is like those “to be continued” TV shows. I want more. I want to see the next steps of his evolution to Dad. The intrigue you created between Christy and Ashley is exciting and very tense. Love to see how you were envisioning it would play out.

I like Imani appearing. Like Miranda I believe she is a spirit. Even if in reality it is his mind playing tricks, it matters not as it is a great vehicle to move the story along. I developed sympathy for her I saw her as a victim also; partly of her own weaknesses in lack of communication and will power and partly of his work driven focus. She should have adverted the cheating, but she did withhold the more intimate part of herself and in a faulty manner attempted to segment her sex in an attempt to appease her own guilt and rationalize I think some sense a faithfulness. You may disagree but it is my take and I believe I am entitled to it.

A commenter 21 days before me makes a very good point that many readers here seem to not understand love is an emotion that does not follow the dictates of our minds. Love is not something we change overnight in response to current circumstances. The pain may dull the love but it exists even if we prefer it not. The two young girls experienced it. He still has it for Imani just as he always had it for Ashley and it seems he has for Christy still.

Captivating story. Not wimpy as foolish commenters cry. Even with a ghost it reeks of reality and the pain of love gone astray and lost from death and other unpleasantness. Thanks for sharing. John

A great read from start to finish.

Being a widow, this really struck a chord.

Some readers apparently haven't learned that love isn't always so simple. You can actually still love someone even after cheating, or whom you realise you cannot otherwise live with. Love doesn't just end in a heartbeat - unless it is your own last heartbeat. Usually it's a mix of emotions.

Fun. However the stuff about math really grated - I doubt you actually know any mathematicians. Maybe do a bit more research - watch a movie like A Beautiful Mind.

A very enjoyable read. Never a bad story from you. Thank you.

Incredible story! Such an wonderful and unexpected ending, or is it?

Beautiful and original story, well told and with believable characters - what's not to love? Thank you. 5***** of course.

Wow, great! loved it 5

A little too outlandish for my taste.

Incredable story. To me it was a long story but well worth the time, it was time well spent. I caught no corrections that were needed although its a lot of pages to keep track of. Thank you for creating this great adventure. Might the adventure continue? If it does, I beg you to do so carefully, dont crush what you have created so well.

Well written, great flow.

loved this story. Seems to cover every eventuality in life. 5*

I was put off reading this for the longest time by the title of all things.

A great story, some predictable parts but a great ending. First genuine 5 I have give.

When you brought Ashley back, I cried with joy. When Ashley and Tyson made love for the first time, I came right along with them. I hope I can be as sexy and beautiful as Ashley Collins is at the end of the story. Thank you Redstone. You are a wonderful writer.

I don’t understand. His cheating bitch wife gets killed in a traffic accident and the husband is morning her, lmao. I would be celebrating the fact that she is cleanly out of my life with no divorce settlement, no alimony, I get the kids and a large insurance payout as well as suing the truck company who killed “my loving wife”, lol!

Great story and a good message. Wish ending was like the rest of the story. And that there was some about what the women decided and worked out.

A really, really good story who’s ending I saw coming (old love and Tyson getting back together again) but didn’t care because the story was that good and so very detailed that it kept me engrossed until their getting together. It was so rushed, dry, anticlimactic and shallow that I didn’t get nearly a tenth of the emotional depth from that part that I did with the rest of the story. All in all still a very good read!

Wonderful ! I usually shy away from 14 page stories. This one was Fun and a Delight to read.

Fantastic.

excellent all around. should have told off the Cycle club about not letting Miranda join but I guess that wouldn't be Tyson's way

: Amen, Brother, preach on! As for the story, I have to say it was pretty great. I do admit it’s about ten pages longer than I usually like, but it was worth it. I’ll be checking out this author’s story list. Soon. Five stars.

too many dramatis personae...

Second read (or third?)

reread while I am waiting for your next story to drop.

Excellent as always!

Good story, Five stars.

The ending was a little rushed, and there was some erotic material on the cutting room floor there at the end, specifically, more than a little, and future aspects as well.

Weird category choice, but, yes he was (historical def) cuckolded, and Imani did still love him, and he did sort of interact with her after he found out (more modern addition to cuckold) ...

Everything was just a *little* bit too pat and predictable from how segues/ foreshadowing went. Just a smidge.

Lastly, with Junior/ arm-wrestling/ teaching cookie baking, Christy was right there. All Tyson should have done was say, "Christy was my last student. Ask her what it takes to get me to teach something." Then Christy would respond, "You have to already know you need to learn something from Tyson, and convince him."

Okay, that might seem really critical. Remember how I started, good story.

Really good.

By the way, having been a university professor I can tell you that the bullshit about "Dr" is just that. Bullshit! As an old Master once told me when I asked why we called the Grand Master of TaeKwonDo just "Mr. Ro"? He said, "Don't you think Mr. is good enough for any man?" I remembered that later in life and would laugh and say "Mr. is good enough, but if you insist I am His Worshafull Great Grand Master and the Reverand Docta Jimmy!" B.S. does not always stand for Bachelor of Science in academia... :-) There are many "Doctors" full of it.

great story

Reading through some of the comments, I don't get the negativity. I thought this story was great. One of your best, in fact!

5/5

Found out I'm sorry to have finally traveled to the end of this story. I give it a "5" ... what do I think it really deserves? "5-10-15" or more !

Read again...5 again! As an FYI for the next time ALL of the instructions would have PhDs and go by the honorific dr. No mr. Etc.

one of the most wonderful readings on this site.... 5

Read the whole thing and enjoyed all of it. You painted a vivid picture in my mind's eye. Going back to see your other stories.

"Toxic masculinity" ??? SERIOUSLY ??? I never thought I'd see that P.C. shit on Literotica. Except as the target of mocking. Not to mention that in REAL life, plenty of stupid young women lap that shit right up and blow off the nice guys.

Plus the only reason they want this guy is cuz he's so ripped. Is that TOXIC FEMININITY ? Objectifying men ? How about when Miranda opens her mouth and fucking PROVOKES a fight when none was necessary ? Is THAT "toxic femininity?"

Jesus, go write for Tenn Vogue.

You're on my Favorites for a reason. Descriptive, well thought out, drama, romance and action. I appreciate All of it. Your stories of Ed and Ben are what made me appreciate erotica and short stories for what they are worth. I've never enjoyed reading until I came upon your stories....

That said, I think a few more paragraphs or even a short chapter on the shared intimacy (and bed) of Ashley, Tyson and Christy would have ended the story better and given chase to the fantasy we men were hoping for. Other than that, amazing work as always. Thank you.

Good story with a rushed ending. Six years seperated then a proposal and acceptance in thirty minutes? Then again with the old lover, new son and arranging long term child custody in a few minutes immediately after that..... To much.

Nice sweet story with a happy ending that's a bit strained. If Christie is going to run with the big dogs worldwide at more than double the pay, she can afford a fulltime nanny.

If aliens, angels, ghosts, or gods are going to interact with/interfere in the lives of living people, the correct category for the story would be SciFi & Fantasy or Nonhuman. Considering how many of the author's stories are in those categories, he should be able to figure this out. If the description read "After tragedy, man gets visits from late wife's ghost", I wouldn't have read 14 pages.

Wow. Wishes, rewards, do come true and this story is worthy of a reward. I hope that this has found or will find an outlet that reaps what it deserves. Thank you!

Just came to me a complete miss; Devon never got convicted/jail time for assault & battery plus breaking & entry, with Miranda being a witness and almost victim. What Tyson did to Devon was purely self-defense and in defense of Miranda. Devon lost his medical license due to hospital sexual harassments not the criminal charges that should have been placed on him. The rape was hearsay and would go no where without physical evidence/confession. Plus Tyson needed to put the hurt on Devon in a civil suite for damages from the attack. This would not have altered the story other than give Tyson some vindicate revenge and put Devon into bankruptcy hurt still running off to CA. KRD

This is one darn good story. BTW when you cast the movie, I see Mel Gibson or Brad Pit as Tyson.

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6*, Hooyah, many salutes...

Well that was unexpectedly marvelous. Not unexpected, really, since...y'know BurntRedstone, right? He writes good shit. No, unexpected because it started in such a jangle that I was worried it wasn't going to work for me. I figured, "It happens. Not every story works for everyone." And then I realized I was sad that I was getting near the end. Awesome job. Great story.

What a great story, thank you for writing it.

lovely!

What a beautiful read, I really appreciate your dedication to make this read so totally absorbing, great character development all round. Thanks for sharing your gift with lesser mortals...:)

Nice one.

This is a cut above even your good writing. 5*

One of the best stories I've read and I've read 1,500-2,000 so far.

***** stars (all that can be allowed)!

I thought 14 pages would be too long, but the story breezed by (like the cyclists) quickly.

I've read some of your stories - now I'll have to read more!!!!

Burninglove

It was a great effort, but probably should have been in the Romance category. Here's why:

Imani was no longer his wife even for the short duration and brief appearances she makes in the story. She was ultimately selfish, betraying, shallow, and in almost all ways, incredible cruel. Which begs the observation that Tyson must have been incredibly near sighted and shallow himself to marry her, much less consider her to be any person of value or esteem. She became a slut for a worthless screaming asshole, because he was handsome, and she felt entitled? She wasn't even seduced, just went for the most appealing cock she had the opportunity to suck, as long as it wasn't her husband's. All we really know about her is that she was beautiful, and without morals or ethics. Guess Tyson couldn't see past her body, or he would have noticed she had no soul. Kind of hard to miss that in a person unless you're not looking, or don't care. The dead terrorists should appear to Tyson so he can thank them. If Imani had lived she would have drug Tyson through a divorce and emotional torture that makes his physical pain minimal in comparison.

No, the bulk of this story was romantic, and a pretty good romance, even if ridiculous. So Tyson becomes a ripped buff man whore. That added nothing to the substance and depth of the story, other than making women look like brainless clitorises with some attractive packaging surrounding their vaginas. Every woman who didn't fuck Tyson was dying to, well, except Imani, well not until it was too late. She got the dying and the fucking out of order; her bad. At least Imani was consistent in her treatment of the men who loved her. I suspect Hell wants her, and got her.

The category was irrelevant of course. It was an interesting story if you skimmed over all the obligatory galactic sex you felt compelled to describe. Pretty typical performance for a man in his sixties? You can't wait? Trust me, wait.

So thanks for the effort and congratulations on accolades. May you have many more.

This is my second read; better than the first. Congratulations on well deserved recognition.

BTW: more Jack.

WOW! 25 stars, lol

That was the best story I have read

My Absolute favourite story I have read on this site. I enjoyed every single page.

Gets Better Every Time!

There are very few authors who rate 5⭐️. You are one of the few. I just wish there was a way to give you more. Somehow 5 just doesn’t seem enough. Thank you.

I knew this must have been special,to have beaten my friend Saddletramp out for the win. I will read it again but it is a 5 star write at Least. Awesome

Toxic masculinity strikes again.....please think of a better way to describe Raul. Never use that phrase unless you use toxic femininity when a woman uses her wiles to seduce a man and then take him for every penny he has while never letting him see his kids that have actually been fathered by someone else but he has to pay for them. Wuss. TC Ireland

Very good story with interesting side plots. Second time around for me.

great

I thought it was a great story. Well written with a good plot and (mostly) believable characters.

Great story! Captivating and entertaining. Thank you, Mr RedStone!

Awesome!!

Possible one of the best stories I have read

Man, I loved this story BEFORE I saw all the outraged incels sobbing in the comments. One of your best. Thank you - again!

Loved it until the last paragraph

LOSE THE WOKE PANDERING!

And the story itself is too long and filled with lots of extraneous verbiage that added nothing to the underlying story.

You could, and have, done better.

Toxic Masculinity?

Geezzzz. I almost stopped reading it first time I saw that; just like I bailed on anything Gillette. Never again do they get a penny of my money.

Great story 4 stars. -1 star for the woke pandering

I read every word of your story and it was not the first one of yours I read and enjoyed. Reading the comments, I am struck by a few things. It seems a few are worked up over the "toxic masculinity" and "white privilege" references. I found them timely and illustrative of the society we live in today. I believe their objections say more about themselves than about you and your story. While erotic writing is not typically considered influential or even taken seriously I feel you, as a writer, have used the tools at your command to point out an injustice that needs addressing. I applaud you for it. I know the work and effort a story such as this entails. You deserve kudos along with the 5 stars I was able to award you. Thank you.

Great story, I do wish the introduction of Ashley back in hadn't been so rushed, but that's just my opinion.

"position as a professor of advanced mathematics at the local university"

"gift of understanding the true nature of numbers, both real and theoretical"

Dude, you need to do some research about the particulars of the things you want to write about. I know that most of your readers are not expected to know much about "advanced mathematics" and are happy to buy nonsense blissfully but some of us do and when reading nonsense like the things above, will lose any respect for your writing efforts.

Thank you.

So happy to see a new story! I've read all of your stories, loving your characters and this one is very bit as good! thank you very much for your effort and inspirations! Mike

Well done, a ery good tale

Wonderful story, wonderful ending. Very well told, truly enjoyed every word.

“They both had hungry expressions on their faces.

xxx

Tyson raised an eyebrow as he looked into Ashley's eyes and subtly tilted his head. She picked up on the cue and glanced over at Christy to catch the tail end of the younger woman's lusty look. Christy turned to look at Ashley as her face went a fetching shade of pink.”

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Is Ashley gonna let him bang Cristy once in a while???

xxx

Overall…a well written tale. Easy 5*****

Love this storey, my second time reading it. Would love to see it carry on.

Great story. Enjoyed it immensely. I do agree with comments about the cliched phrases. I found them to be a little distracting. And the sex was interspersed quite well. Thoroughly enjoyed the story. Quite an imagination.

Stunning story!!!!!

Excelent.

WOW! I could not stop reading.

What a great story. Thank you!

pretty good...read all pages

a few comments - there´s no such thing as ¨professor of advanced math" in a university. moreover, university math is not about numbers. there is a field within mathematics called number theory, but it´s very theoretical and not at all what the author seems to be referring to.

tired, cliched literotica expressions like withdrew his penis ¨with a pop¨ (there are others) only detract from an otherwise good story

Third time...Still fantastic

One of the better stories on Literotica. 5* +.

One of the best I've ever read, happily favorited in my "KEEP" folder!

6... 8, no 10 stars! Oh, shite that was tremendous, thanks so much!

Morally corrupt John Lennon, too bad he never professed "Happiness is a warn Son"

You had me "at the end of the driveway.... !" and I knew the end of the story, partially.

Great story and writing/ absolutely amazing! Thanks for sharing again on Lit.

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3 stars. good english. no typos or misspellings that struck me.

predictable, and sometimes corny. kept my interest, so i read all pages. thanks!

What a good story, well put together and thought out with nice people well described, bit longer than a lot on here but very good read.

Longgggg. But compelling.

Awesome story of Romance and lost love found... 5 stars!!!

More romance. Imani got what she deserved.

Possibly one of the top 10 Stories I have ever read on this site. I pegged the return of Ashley but the baby was a total shocker.

Great journey through life’s perils to find that happy place.

I just get so impressed all the self important people that can spend their time picking apart a story that they paid nothing for. If you can't say nice or constructive, we don't need you to try and show us how smart you think you are

Excellent story. Boy, lots of nitpickers out there wanting to point out flaws in plot, grammar, etc. I’d ignore that. My only nit is the fact that his first love simply left for Italy and never looked back or checked in with anyone to learn what all went down. This story is a true fantasy for us old dudes- all the lusty young things coming out of the woodwork, and then the cherry on top is the life partner showing up at just the right time. Moreover, it’s implied that some polyamory may be in the offing as well. Christy is an odd one, being so career driven that she’ll leave her son behind for long stretches. Wealthy folks simply hire nannies. Nevertheless, our hero gets the girl and the son in the end.

Thank You for this excellent story! I have read through all your non sci-fi and this appears to be the last one so far. Love your writing, I didn’t have a problem following this story at all. You have provided us with many hours of good reading. Thank You for writing!

As good as ever!!!

I gave it five stars because it's a great story BUT.....

WRITING A GREAT STORY AND NOT PROOF READING IT MAKES IT LESS THAN GREAT. SHAME ON THIS AUTHOR FOR DOING HALF-ASSED WORK.

They took seats, and Tyson spoke first. "How do you spell it?"

"A-I-Y-D-E-N," Christy blurted.

Aiden<-?? giggled at his grin and bounced happily on his chubby little legs. "Da! Da! Da!"

IT APPEARS THAT IT’S THE PROOF READER WHO’S NOT OUT OF BED.

"Good morning, Gail. Is George not out of bed yet?" he asked cheekily.

Tyson rubbed his face and nodded. "The man likes to stir up shit. Of course, I'd just finished teasing him about how helpless he was without his assistant, Gina. (((Who’s GINA???))) This was payback."

GREAT STORY WITH A GAPING FLAW.

When Miranda was nearly run down by Wilson, she turned around and went back to Tyson’s house because she expected trouble…. So how could she NOT turn on her HELMET CAMERA, as she did when she expected trouble from Blake? It would have recorded what was happening, when she arrived and what he said about raping Tyson’s wife.

Excellent story!

Thoroughly enjoyed it! Can see a second or third child coming. Thank-you for the read

Damn fine way to spend a Sunday morning. I loved the story!

Bloody brilliant, a strong and honourable central character who was struggling and so deserving of redemption.... great happy ending!

second or third read, tears here and there. Some would say I'm losing man points but who's keeping score. Good story, pain, love, passion, regrets, all the things we go thru in our very short lives. All expressed here. Very good!

I'm a dude and not ashamed to say that I have a tear in my eye as I finished the story. Well done!

Redemption and closure don't come any better than this.

And I loved it just as much as the first. And you get a second FIVE*****. Thank you

'A beautifully written story. 'One of the most riveting stories I've ever read anywhere. Splendid character development, interweaving plot lines and Imani's ghost was awesome. "The ocean wants you." I'll certainly check out your other offerings. Happy New Year.

Thanks again for another great story. You are truly a master of your craft!

great story, even the second time around! keep writing.

That was nice... Very nice...

-jaye-

Sorry, but this one lost me early. Tyson was too easily seduced. It took too much away from the way the character had seemed to be developing. I didn't much care about him or his problems after that.

Sequel with Christy and Ashley sharing Tyson, more kids and Imani stopping by to tell him how happy she is for him and them.

This is the second reading of this story and I think I enjoyed it even more this time. It was nice to read and I was understanding the people and each of there stories.

I guess I misses the "wokiness"

WOW!

What a tremendous story, from beginning to second ending. Yes, I read it twice, BACK to back. It was better the 2nd time through when I picked up all the story I missed the 1st time. I wish there was a way to mark this as the story that moved my heart the most, and I've been reading great authors for 40yr. I've been moved to read some of your other stories. THANK YOU! I wish I could tell you how much I loved this story. I hope you don't mind if I read it again?

Excellent story of lost love and survival, soul searching and recovery. Beautiful, wish I had the drive and stamina to come back after losing a loved one after 40 years. Your writings and others like you have given me more understanding about life events and consequences than I have learned in my almost 80 years of life. Keep up the great work.

Marred by toxic "wokeness". Some people behave like anal orifices because they are rich, because they dribble well, many for no reason at all. Yes, some simply because they are white, or black, or male, usually, actually, the most pathetic of all.

Quibble: Black tights are suicidal wear for road biking. Be bright and survive.

I loved this story. Brilliant as all your works. Thank you.

Interesting story. Started out with what looked like simple story line, then added some interesting twists and turns. Ended up reading like TWO good stories.

Part one about recovering, Part Two about finding happiness. THANK You for sharing a entertaining story with characters the reader can identify with.

- pal

...and after all is said and done, isn't that all the author intended?

YOMEYO

There's this fella on this site and he's trying to sell me the fact that London Bridge is really up for sale!

Somehow his proposition doesn't ring quite true, but the fairy tale he spins makes for satisfactory reading in these Covid times (certainly much more persuasive that listening to politicians with bad haircuts talking through orifices that makes their pronouncements smell like they should be emerging from lower down on their bodies!!)

I say this deserves 5 pointy things for distracting me for so long!!

Really magnificent

Just my personal opinion, but I found this effort a tad maudlin, and a tad too convenient with how things come together, including the wicked all being punished and the good finally get rewarded - in the end and happily ever after. Tied up with a nice bow ribbon.

I usually stick to shorter stories. Your reputation and past stories finally got me to read this one. Glad I read it. It really is a great story. Maybe your best and you have written some really good stories. This one is a 5* all the way.

Especially love the ending.

Great work. Some of the best you've done!

I usually stick to reading two pagers here, but this needs to be a book! Great writing.

This was a re-read and I went back to checkout my comments on 7-29-20. I can both agree and disagree with what I then said. This time I just read it for pure enjoyment and pure enjoyment was what it was.. Some assholes both forget that they are reading Literotica and also that they are reading it for free. I try to never do that. Since my original comment I have read all your works and am eager to read more. I remain in awe of both your fantasies and your skill in communicating them. Thanks for sharing.

A very easy 5 stars. It's great to read a story written by a really good writer. I'm now going to start on your other stories.

One of the best two or three stories I've read on here.

My second read, and every bit as awesome as the first. Easily one of the best stories I've EVER read. Thank You!

A truly enjoyable read, thanks.

Well, having read all of the author's previous stories and having enjoyed them, I looked forward to reading this new one. Heh. This is the first one I've ever given up on. It was one bit of lecturing after another. Toxic masculinity. Gratuitous racial slurs not heard for years. Then White Privilege. I gave up. What would have come in another couple pages? Diversity training and Maoist Struggle Sessions? Hmm. The makings of a fine story there. But the important thing is that the author felt good about himself.

Excellent! Thanks for sharing!

5*

Laughing my ass of reading these comments whining about your characters calling out racism and white privilege. It's hilarious that these people who rage hard against so called "snowflakes" get their panties in a bunch over something so basic.

I’ve just spent 15 minutes going through the comments on this story. I’ve been reading your stories for quite some time and never left a comment or rating before, but this one left me intrigued.

I’m a bit torn, as are others here it seems, about the obvious and not subtle distinctions on toxic masculinity, homophobic behavior, and racial issues. I can understand adding it into a story to bring about a sense of realism, but they didn’t seem to fit in many places. For instance, how does one perceive white privilege merely from the way a person stands? It stretched the imagination from “okay, I understand this person to be this way” to it being more “This isn’t the characters opinion it’s the authors”. And if you’re writing fantasy, especially erotica, I don’t think placement of author opinion should be included. That’s my two cents, as one author to another.

Otherwise, the story is just as lovely as the rest of your stories. I enjoyed your writing as I always do, and appreciate the time and effort it took you into creating this piece of art. May you have continued success in your other works.

I am so tired of Covid. I had been resding a great deal but I needrd something different. I looked at your biography today and saw you released this story today. You made my day!

Do not take the haters comments to heart. You are a very good (read excellent) author. They are bored and lead miserable lives.

There are thousands of people living in their mothers' basements with free internet. All they do is criticize everyone else. All of my favorite YouTube channels have made reference to haters recently. If they mention bodily harm, report them to the proper authorities. Otherwise, ignore them. They win if they get a rise out of you..

Just know your stories bring light and laughter to millions more people than the haters.

How come,he didn't ask Ashley what she did about cock for the last twenty years.?

Please add more chapters

And this is no different. So 5 stars minus 1 for the toxic and unenlightened male crap. Sorry you felt the need to add it.

A protagonist who is simultaneously as sympathetic as a beaten puppy and a Mary Sue.

Cartoonishly evil, one dimensional antagonists who check every contemporarily acceptable box.

And lastly, a supporting character who is supposed to be likeable but ends up being a deadbeat mom.

Bravo.

Thanks for the great story!

2 moments I especially liked (I'm odd):

1) "He tried to jog away from her, but two steps later, he was back to walking. His knee wasn't taking his shit either."

2) the image of Christy's ex with an ice cream cone stuck to his face while punching out a lightpole. Hilarious!

The wannabe terrorist attack stretched suspension of disbelief to the breaking point (stealing a locomotive and running it on an all but abandoned track?), but it did set up the accident in record time and moved on, so no real harm done.

Of course, you need to ignore the folks who try to turn one of your *characters* utterances/opinions into a reason to tar and feather you (especially when they don't drive the story itself). Cause, ya know, people just don't say stuff like that in conversations or think stuff like that. Never ever. Nope.

The starting premise is a bit too silly. Anyone with the slightest common sense would know you don't need a genius to tutor you, a genius rarely makes for the best teacher.

What she needs, is a tutor who is used to hard work, and can instil those values, and help struggling students to catch up.

That lack of awareness makes the characters come across as stupid, and not like real people.

...you're writing a contemporary story and they fit. The audience in LW is mainly (I've been informed) white, middle-aged males. They're not going to get those kinds of things in general. Write for you and your character. This character is like that, that's how you've written him. And you've written him very well.

There are a number of writers who write characters I don't agree with. I don't mark them down nor do I (usually) complain about how they've chosen to frame their world.

You wrote yet another very good, very detailed story with engaging characters. You're clearly not chasing audience approval and yet, because of the quality of your story, you keep getting it. :)

Well done and thank you for sharing your imagination.

AA

Another Five +

However on reflection and recognizing today’s changed environment, I would delete the homophobic allusion and the “white privilege” comment.

Another Great Story! Thank you for sharing your talent!

I am really "torn" about how to rate this story. The writing is excellent. The story line and characters are well-developed. While the ease with which the protagonist is able to meet and bed very young beautiful women is not entirely credible , it's not a fatal flaw, the "willing suspension of disbelief" cones into play here. My "problem" with the piece is the couple of political allusions made. The reference to "white privilege" and the comment about a 60 year old not expressing a "homophobic" reaction were offensive and totally unnecessary to the story. The story rates a "5" but the gratuitous political comments would rate a "1". Accordingly, I will defer rating this story at this time. I plan to read other offerings by this author to try get a better sense of his style and direction.

Couldn’t put it down . Well done. Great story!

A really great story, the characters were well developed and engaging. I loved everything about it. Probably the best effort I’ve read on here. Thank you for all your efforts in making such a masterpiece. It will stay with me for a long time.

Another great story

Another amazing story, BR. Really enjoyed every word of it! Thank you for this wonderful tale.

I think this may be one of my favourite lines I've ever read: "But the kisses felt like promises she wasn't sure she should be giving, so she rested his forehead against hers."

That was wonderful.

Excellent story. The characters were engaging enjoyed interesting. Thanks for another well written tale.

Well Done!!

Well written, composed, with just the right pace to ensure the reader's interest remains piqued. Even if I had not seen the name of the author, I would still recognise this as a BurntRedStone story, as your style as well as certain fundamental elements are as recognisable as your own fingerprint. Thank you

Very well done!

I really liked this gem!

Always a pleasure to read your stories.

I thoroughly enjoyed the story, an easy 5 *s!

Yes, I read the negative comments, they are trivial and juvenile.

Great writer, great story. What an ending! I have a suspicion they're going to have to expand the bedroom to fit a California King. I, for one, truly enjoy an unstated ending.

So glad to read another excellent, well crafted story from from a gifted writer. Well done.

Well worth the read!

I thought the writing was sublime until about when the Miranda character showed up. It became somewhat less believable from there on...but a 5* nonetheless.

A decent story....but the mindless political correctness spoiled it.

To find this story, this quality of story here, I'm gobsmacked.

Grateful too.

A hard Cock & a soft heart after reading this.

Thankyou.

Andrew .

Interestingly, someone just yesterday told me that sometimes we all need a helping hand. This story is certainly a testament to that notion.

A couple of little quibbles in what is otherwise a great story. First, the Dr. Devon character was weird. Head surgeon, but at the same time impulsive homicidal maniac completely out of control. And after 5 years he reacts to hearing that Tyson was happy so attacks him and then wants to kill him!? Was a bit weird. I know the timing served your purpose of Tyson learning about Imani's infidelity, but it didn't make much sense. Neither the timing or the strange overreaction.

Ashley's come back, although was completely expected, seemed rushed. Also, it seemed like you were trying too hard to show the reader how close they were, but it didn't work well for me. It seemed like the first 12 pages the story was slowly and beautifully displayed, and the last page or two were a bit rushed, and they didn't have the same quality.

Last, I'm a moderate guy politically, but the "toxic masculinity, white privilege, etc" even rubbed me the wrong way and seemed so out of place in the story. You could have gotten your point across and expressed the same things without using those trigger words. They especially stood out because this was such a well-written and thoughtful story.

Loved the story and everything about it. I little bit of humour, mixed in with the love passion and terrible experiences life can throw at us. Easy to relate to in some ways, while just as easy to be jealous of the things we wish we could do, have, I mean, achieve! Looking forward to reading more!

Great Story

This story was so easy to read. It flowed well and had good character development. . Some of the negative comments were just minutia and in my opinion didn’t detract from the story. I liked how Tyson was so convinced the visits from Imani were all in in head. Wonderful story just wish I could give it more than a 5.

Great story....well thought out....easy to fall into! Truly enjoyed it! A little different than your usual fare and a good read too! I have been really taken with everything you have written and this one is no exception.

Love everything you write and this is no exception. Loved the conclusion.

Since this was as long as 3 LW stories, I should be able to give it 15 stars.

Hooked

Such a great story layered with colour... the sort that " green117" seemed to object to in some measure. The bottom line is surely that this is a story and there was nothing in the story that was in any way false or impossible... OK! I give you the creative licence to deal with the 'ghosts of Imani' but for a piece of fiction it was very gripping and as real as any novel could be..... Great Job Thank You 5***** I loved it from beginning to end. The beginning!... an interesting place to start, at the traincrash. I'm not sure if I would have preferred a bit more on Imani, Tyson and the Doctor before the crash. I only thought about it as I wrote this comment. Your story-Your choice.

While I have been reading these stories for many years (and most of them I enjoy), I sometimes get disturbed by the viewer's comments.

First off, this is, for the most part, fictional stories. If this is the fact, why does it appear that many of the readers seem to read the stories to catch a storyline, that in their opinion, just can't be true. Get over it and accept the fiction for what it is.

Secondly, grammar mistakes. I really get a good laugh when I see people complaining about grammar and spelling and yet, the posts that they write, are worse spell wise and grammatically than the story they just read, Yes, bad spelling and grammar bother me also, but as long as it is not horrible I can get over it.

Thirdly, I don't see where the authors have asked any of you to edit or correct their "mistakes". If you are that concerned, then may I suggest that you get in line and help the people that are asking for help. I am sure they will appreciate it a lot more than those of us that are reading just for enjoyment!

And finally for BurntRedstone, great story. You held my interest from the beginning. It was a good read and for me, yes, the ending was a bit of a surprise, but as I thought back, it was a logically ending that I enjoyed!

I hope to read more of your work. Thank you.

Excellent story, Mr. Redstone.

Loved it. Rated 5 star.

my only complaint is we dont know what it was Ashley did "that night" that she is so sorry for and his wife was so pissed about

Your handling of the college is quite off. He’s a math genius but never got a doctorate? George not only doesn’t have a doctorate but is a physicist teaching in the math department for five years because they don’t replace a departed faculty member? (So who is teaching George’s classes?). A professor with a personal assistant? The casual acceptance of faculty-student relationships? To anybody who understands even a little bit about academia, it really pulls you out of the story.

For me, I was pulled out of the story at several points - not that I am your median reader, but it may be of interest.

The fat old guy -> hot, buff stud transformation seemed a bit too much like wish fulfillment. Could it be done? Possible... after a life threatening and incapacitating set of injuries? Much less possible. But, SOD is a good thing.

The relationships with students at the college - legal? Maybe. Meets with professional ethics? Probably not. The "we are all adults and this frolic is just good fun" rationale really avoids the considerations of power in relationships... which one ignores at ones peril.

The story seemed to have a lot of race subtext. It is skillful of you to keep the actual race of the protagonists vague. Further you keep a black/hispanic option open for interpretation of the subsequent stuff. Not my ox getting gored - but I found that the race question, being opened, was not resolved or developed. There are possibilities - was there a racial similarity between the surgeon and the dead wife, driving some of the affair? Was there a race issue in the rejection of the grandson by the grandfather? The dramatic possibilities of race unfortunately also come with a lot of reader preconceptions, and so side stepping it seemed wise, but also frustrating.

Certainly Chekhov's gun drives Ashleys return - and so the "what is the ghost waiting for?" wasn't too surprising. I'd consider putting less foreshadowing in - maybe even not making Christy Ashley's clone. But I'm weird that way, and maybe the readership wants bold colors and emotions in their stories.

YMMV

Green-something

(tl:dnr - good story, a bit difficult for length and structural reasons, which could be a matter of taste.)

Great story, I hope the story continues...

Loved it, perfect like your others

I will admit I found the sex scenes boring and a distraction from the story and yes it was long long long. But those are just quibbles.

Fantastic yarn full of unexpected and expected moments. Truly enjoyed it.

Loved it. Still waiting for Ben