by DreamCloud
This is the finest story I have read in literotica. You should write a book and then proceed to movies.
I'll be honest. When I came on Literotica, I was looking for what the site implied - a quick, dirty story all about sex and not about art. And while other longer stories on this site with plenty of literary flare quickly proved that wrong for me, I believe this was the first story I've seen that moved me so much to comment. I only wish I could share this with the rest of the world without the literotica tag just for what it is: a strikingly well-written short story with such mastery of storytelling few has accomplished.
First time I ever felt the need to comment on a story. Fantastic job and great storytelling.
Wonderful story. Real love is about helping those you love, whatever the cost to you. Brilliantly shown in this story., by all the main characters.
Thank you for this. A wonderful story, beautifully written. Nothing more to say, but thank you.
I especially loved that Mama realized and made sure Lucia realized at the end that Todd's real rehab project and completion was his wife. He of course got rehabilitation emotionally and spiritually by his new families love and devotion. Thank you DreamCloud and editor Tim. ----- {Mark}. Hoppydoodle.
You showed me that a story doesn't need twists and turns to be interesting. This story took a linear path that I felt I knew that whole time, yet I willingly took the journey and am glad I did. It is so nice to read such a loving and sexy story on here, they are few and far between. This one deserves the praise it is receiving and I want to thank you for sharing it with us. Sincerely.
Thank you for your story and the hard work it represents.
Woodmanone
some of us get a chance to choose. TK U MLJ LV NV
. . . how this story has touched me. From a very deep place in me, a heartfelt thank you.
DP
You are a great story teller it is a spellbound masters work of art
Had to break my comment cherry. This piece of art was simply too beautiful to not give it the praise it deserves!
this is one of the best romantic stories i have ever read on literotica. please continue writing stories like this
As much as I would miss it, this is a story that should be published in the real world.
A really beautiful story...a real story...
Made me cry for the first time on Literotica...
Thank you for writing this . I totally enjoyed the story. You didn't wimp out, but finished it in a realistic way. I will have to read some of your other work now. Again, thank you.
This story is NOT an example of erotica, for which I was searching when I found it. This is a beautifully written love story and needs to be posted where people searching for that type of story would find and enjoy it.
It would make an excellent movie story line.
so many emotions stirred up by this story. strong, raw, deep, compassionate, visceral, romantic, desperate, and hopeful.
I loved mama.
A wonderful story. Extremely well done. I really appreciate real love stories. The sex is incidental rather than central which makes for reality. I kept hoping the "rehab" would include both house and main character but the author knew how to write a captivating and highly emotional story. Well done and another 5+.
As one who used to rehab houses for a living I felt what Todd was doing! And, as one who suffers from Cluster Headache, I felt his pain. Brain tumors are excruciating. You handled the story with grace and aplomb making us feel the joy as well as the pain. I'll freely admit I had tears more than once in this story.
I don't understand what MerryMan was trying to do. He obviously wanted to be certain you and everyone else knew he was bombing your story. I hope my five* counteracts his insufferable gaucheness.
Your writing moves the reader through the highs and lows of their impossible relationship. You write with just enough description to take the reader to the edge and we are left to fill in the minute details. A privilege to read romance written from the male perspective that doesn't contain the "c" word and facials. This was tender and sweet, and ended perfectly, at the height of whatever happiness they are allowed. I'd give you 10 stars if I could!
They made a wonderful couple and he left a great heritage behind. I agree, he became without having met any of the El Patron of the graduating class. Note that he did not want the pain killers until he realized that he was inflicting too much pain on LĂșcia.
Both of my comments have disappeared.
I didn't do any personal attacks.
Is this censorship by the site or the author??
Still, gave 4*s.
It is a mystery for me
AMerryMan
Thank you. This is truly a great romance loving story. You can not finish this without a lump in your throat.
The true test is when a reader can feel the pain. The tightness in your chest and your throat. Well done.
I loved the story and do believe that Todd continues as an aware entity - "went to heaven" if you will.
I was wondering how the author would handle the shift from the 1st person narration. It worked just fine, thank you.
What an amazing story. It's all been said. Very easily worth 5 stars. Thank you.
I have to agree with Reader1000 - probably one of the best (if not the best) stories on the site - brought me to tears (and I'm a guy)! LOL
Outstanding story line - great job of building the characters - just can't say enough good things about the story.
There are many reasons I thank Tim at the top of my work. Mama's accent is one of them. I tried and failed. Tim asked me if he could give it a try. Wisely I said yes.
Without an editor I am a grammatical nightmare. So, from the both of us, thank you for all your kind words and encouragement.
Incredibly well done!
The single best thing I have ever read on this site. And among the most powerful things I have ever read anywhere. It was hard to finish through the tears. You have not only a strong talent, but excellent craft as well. If you have the time and the interest you should do this for a living. Ju really should. (Even your dialect rings true.)
Awesome, creative, passionate, outstanding writing. Thank you for sharing your craft.
I stayed up to late but I had to finish the story tonight. I was curious wether he was going to die or have a miracle cure. I I WOULD'T CAHNGE A THING. pLEASE KEEP WRITING AND I WILL READ.
Took me a while to figure out what was really going on, even though the author did leave little hints about the real story. Powerful story; well done!
By the end of this story the air here must have got very dusty or someone must have been chopping a lot of onions.
A fantastic piece of written is this story, wish there was a rating higher than 5 to give it
I am a tough guy most of the time, but this one brought tears to my eyes. Awesome. Keep up the good work
...by the end of this I was almost bawling my eyes out. It doesn't matter that I knew what was coming. You are seriously one of the most talented writers I've ever come across. The improvement in your writing (which was great to start with) has been absolutely astounding, and long may it continue.
Congratulations also on finding an editor who really knows his stuff.
This has been one of the best stories that I have read here. Very few have touched me like this one did. Technically one of the best, but emotionally off the scale! Definitely a five star tale.
WL73
Absolutely amazing. I have trouble finding anything to critique. If anything, I would've just liked to have seen more of Sophia - but I understand why that wasn't really possible.
5/5
I nearly overlooked this story but glad I didn't. Kinda hits home seeing as I deal with chronic headaches due to scar tissue on my brain. Loved it please continue your writing.
Thank you for knowing how to write and for good editing. Thank you for a truly moving story which defined love and courage so well. Just .... Gracias!
Excellent, beautiful, romantic story. Todd became el Patron. Thank you DreamCloud. Vaja con dios!
That the story would end sadly was clear early. That you found
a way to make that end so moving, and even hopeful
is a tribute to your hard work and talent.
Thank you
Thank you for a really good read. Very interesting story line, moves at a good steady pace. It is a good love story with a happy ending. Todd knew what was coming, but happy ending was in other's new beginning.
Again, thank you.
A genuine romance. Just a pity that Todd could not have lived long enough to see his and Lucia's new baby.
is an amazing story. I think there is something in my eye...*sniffles*
For sharing your stories with us.
I love happy ending and this sorrowful ending was really one - sort of -
D.S.
Really liked you story. Had all the elements needed for a great romance.
that i read just as there seems to be dust in the air which ive got in my eyes