Oh lordy, How I do love a healthy debate!

This is awesome that my story idea has generated so much spirited conversation. (Really, I do think so.) It has shown me a side of people that I find quite revealing. Most significantly, that a lot of people must have a bit of trouble recognizing a difference between fiction and reality.

As a writer of fiction, I have authored several stories involving widely diverse characters. Some are abused wives, children living in abusive homes, the indigent, and people who just can't seem to get their lives in order. The key ingredient of a good story is "conflict," and stories in which something prevents the protagonist from achieving their goal makes the story worth reading.

In my life, I'd venture to say I've read thousands of stories. In some of these stories, usually classed in the "horror" section of Barnes and Noble, there were graphic depictions of death, sexual abuse, and other depictions of violence. Yet, never once, did I mistakingly think that those depictions were literal preoccupations of the author. For example, I NEVER thought that just because Robert Bloch penned PSYCHO he must automatically have been a mother-fixated murderer - it never crossed my mind!

Yet, there seem to be a few - just a few! - people in this forum who genuinely believe that authors live out their literary fantasies! Wow! How bizarre! Granted, I admit, I enjoy a well-authored rape story now and then...but at soon as I finish the tale and my netsurfing, I usually simply turn off the computer and either go to work, go to bed, exercise, or read and write. I certainly don't slobber and drool and immediately start plotting and planning how to live-out the details of the story.

Puh-lease!!!!!!!!!!!!

For those people in this forum who have trouble recognizing the difference between fiction and fact - fantasy and reality - I'd stop reading ANY bdsm tales. As a matter of fact, I'd stop reading alltogether. The last thing this world needs is one more sicko like the deranged chump who read S. King's RAGE and then shot his teacher and held his class hostage.

If my story idea bothers you, dont write it. And if the topic gives you the willies, then don't read it.

My story idea remains this: a group of guys decide to kidnap and torment a teenaged girl. I hope the tale has a decent build-up, and displays exceptional literary skill. I'm hoping for something good, but I'll always appreciate the effort of any honest attempt.

And just to let you know: I have never penned an actual rape story. Despite the fact I've read maybe a dozen well-written rape stories in my life, I've never really had the desire to write one myself. I can think of maybe one or two similiar story ideas, but that's about all. Go figure.

Sirthumper