All Comments on 'A Picture's Worth'

I love it at the end, when Joe goes from needing more of Mason to demanding Mason move in with him in one sentence. That escalated quickly, lol. Also when he says Mason makes him completely crazy and he wants more of that too. Great story!

Oh my goodness... I absolutely love this story. Thanks for sharing!

I love this. I read it 4 times and i cant get enough of it. The only thinf thats missing is a part 2.....

hello idiots, the author has a website http://www.rowanmcbride.com/stories/

welcome 🤧🤧🤧

Great Story for so many things but most for being able to bring across so much of the emotions the two men have felt and not just describing some sexual activities most other Stories seem to get lost here. Thanks for that and would Love to read more from this author.

love love love this one!!!!!

I need more than 5 stars for this story.

How incredible! Absolutely wonderful... glorious... moving... tense... beautiful... stunning... stirring... loved it! (Steve)

I love this story, i read it before but i keep coming back to read it again. Its one of those rare stories that sits with me. I love it. Also Mason sounds cute as hell.

Very hot

Love your writing

I remember coming across this story three years ago and falling in love with it. I was so disappointed that the author never wrote anymore stories on here or continue Joe and Mason's story. I wish the author posted more of their stories. They are an amazing writer that inspires me.

I went to their website to read more of the authors stories and began to read Michael Finally Grows Up and devoured it in one whole sitting. Avery is a very interesting and mysterious character, and Mason the photographer kinda shares these similarities, but only slightly. Mason is definitely his own character.

I also wish Michael Finally Grows Up was continued. It hasn't been updated since 2011. :(

Joe is so adorable and relatable. And I love how Mason picks and prods at Joe to get him agitated, passionate and more honest with himself. I also love how Mason deliberatly acts like it was only a one-night stand just to make Joe stand up and be assertive for once in his life and fight for what he wants.

I just wish this story was also written in Masons POV. That would be interesting to read, since Mason is still a mysterious character.

I've really wanted to like this story, but I just can't get there. I've read it multiple times over the years but... Continuously mind-f**king a vulnerable person; just can't find that sexy. The writing itself is really good, but there's not actually any character development. They're kinda just dumped there on the page and we're supposed to feel connected to them. Joe is the only person who seems real, but it's still kinda off. Your characters should be interesting by the little things dropped here & there but they really aren't fleshed out. I guess it feels like Joe; the writing is good, the characters should be interesting, but for me it just falls flat on the page, like Joe's disappointment something great turns out to be a one night stand. (Glad it worked out better for him.)

My favourite story here. I came back to read it again but didn't remember the title so started from the first story till I found it. Good think it was on page 4 ;) Never wanted to end.. absolutely loved it♡

seriously this is one of the best romantic stories i've read in here...you really showed that a love story can be written without extra sexual tension or sex scenes...please, please, please write more chapters...i want their HAPPY EVER AFTER...

This is beautiful. Thank you.

it was awesome. WOW!!!

mason was making joe crazy all the time to test him.

it was sweet and was worth it.

please, post a chapter-2.

please,continue this story.

That was a most exceptional story and I demand a continuation.

That was one of the best I've read here. Will be looking for more from you. So an author can captivate the reader with only one sex scene in the whole story. I absolutely loved it. Very good work.

It's heartwarming and beautiful keep writing

I have no words to say how much I loved your story - none are enough or express what I feel. This is one of the best stories I've read here at Literotica. To say it was exciting and kept me on the edge of my seat, pales, next to what was going on in my heart and pulse while I was reading it.

The characters are tremendous - Like Joe I fell for Mason, and long to meet the guy that really looks at me. Their first meeting felt like a vulcano, simmering and ready to erupt. They were sizzling hot together. OMG, I know I'll re-read this over and over. I'm devastated it's finished. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR WRITING THIS GLORIOUS STORY! IT GAVE ME SUCH PLEASURE !! You're an awesome writer !! :))

This is the best story I've read in this website so far, your work is brilliant. Please continue to amaze me.

An excellent story, thanks for sharing your skill with me/us really,

Hope that you write again, thank you

Totally enraptured by your story; hope you will continue writing really soon. You have made me a fan and this is my first comment ever to anything I have ever read, and it has been a lot.

I know exactly how Joe feels, because I am invisible. I love this story, and I love the fact that he found someone that makes him visible. Still looking for mine. Please keep writing.

I normally do not go for large overly muscled people but in your story it brings out feelings and self image. It brings out emotions and self discovery. I felt the journey of both people and appreciate how you do not overly analyze the whole thing. Loved it and think you should continue writing. Best O-Luck.

EarthStallion.

Best writing, story, characters, everything I've read on this site. Hands down! I knew from the minute Mason opened his mouth that you had gold. Pure gold. Seriously, thank you! This will be in my favorites and you will be a favorite author.

P.S. I literally wondered if Mason Ripley was a real photographer!

P.S.S. If it is at all possible. Can you print off a copy and sign it so I can keep it in my collection and library. I'm serious.

If its not your own story then u have talent, may more than talent, u r gifted. You should write more.

Mason is still an ass, but perfect for Joseph. Lol

I tip my hat to your obvious talent. Enough said.

Cant remember how many times I've read this story now. But I know I want more! If you're still writing, please consider a follow on... or more than one :)

Having read this story twice, the emotions are unbelievable. I have gone from angry to 'how dare he', to thank god!! I loved this story!!

It has been left so open, would love to read more

I've been singing the bond theme in my head for days for no apparent reason, but having just reread your story I can't help thinking it could be Joe's theme tune :)

I too wanted more... so I googled the name and found the website with more stories...

http://www.rowanmcbride.com/home.html

Write one story and up and leave us! Love ur writing style...ur probably a big time author and have no time for the likes of us...I've read this story like a million times and its good every time...

Please write more. You're too good to write just one story and never come back.

for some reason this really struck my heart

not soppy and really excellent. i love the play of emotion and i feel a little sorry for Joe. poor babe seems so confused most of the time

fantastic well done it was not sappy and gooey and filled with overdone portrayals of the feelings of mason and joe it was real it was honest i loved it...wishing you well

It is a shame you don't have anymore stories as you write beautifully. It pulls you in, hooks you and the way you portrayed them both was awe inspiring A beautiful and lovely story

You've done a great job of playing disparate personalities off one another. Best of all, neither is as transparent as some writers would make them. You made me care.

Excruciating. Exciting. Beautiful. I felt each emotion of Mason and Joe's. It's too bad you only wrote the one story because you have a lot of talent.

Absolutely. Loved this story,love truly an awesome. Force.

I really liked the story. It was emotional and interesting. I guess it kinda left me looking for more like the character at the end of the story. I wanted more of their story. It felt like it should have been a first chapter to a longer story. Overall, good job. Wish you'd continue it.

sexy

I'm so skeptical when I open up stories by authors I don't know here. It's so hit or miss on so many levels.

This was a hit, straight out. I loved it. Absolutely loved it.

i felt every emotion they felt like i was there with them,its been a while since i felt that. WELL DONE

So I checked your member page, and you have a website. I stand by my earlier comment, I will probably be looking for your books and buying them when I have a new job, and money.

I don't think I have laughed quite this hard in such a long time. I mean, I thought it was sweet and romantic, and I loved the ending, but their attitudes were incredible to read about. You've created some incredible people in this story. You have talent, and if you ever wrote and published a novel and let us know about it, I would have it as soon as I could get my hands on it.

Oh.

My.

HOLY OIJWAE;OAJ

You left me breathless and slack jawed through out this ENTIRE story. Dude. I can't even. This story.. I... It's.. I'm speechless.

I absolutely love this story. I cannot wait to read more of your stories.

That was wonderful.

I Would Love For Someone To See ME .

The conflict made it interesting and kept my attention. Like real life.

Everything I need in a happily ever after was in this love story. Your characters have real insecurities, flawed personalities, passion in and out of the bedroom, and you manage to get the reader to feel invested in their lives. 5+ stars

I really don't. I'm sort of speechless. That was an excellent story. I loved it. One of the best, definitely!!!

This author has a talent for bringing out the best in his characters, and leaves the reading with so much great advice to live by. I hope we meet some day - I would enjoy learning so much more from his wisdom.

I admire his ability to turn such a fine script into a Romance between two human beings in such a way it didn't make any difference if they were two males or not. Guys can have feelings and connections that don't have to depend on a female.

Read it; I think you will agree ... IF you can appreciate what real feelings can be.

Fucking excellent. Simple :)

Definitely write more. It was so good!

What a brilliant story,your characters are so real,I was almost in tears when Mason was telling Joe goodbye.Just fantastic.

Simply amazing. One of the best stories on here. In fact, this is one of the best short stories I have ever read. Please, I'd love for you to start writing again - you have amazing talent!

I want a story from Mason's POV. We saw Joe laid bare but it's only fair to see Mason squirm too. Please?

wow great story i absolutely loved this...........

You are a brilliant writer. Hope to see more of your work soon!

Do you currently have any additional pieces, if so how can I find them?

I just do. Love the dynamic between them. Wish you would revisit.

Every photographer needs to read this so he can see what he needs to be to become great in his profession.

Your writing made me feel the emotions of both Joe and Mason, as well as a look into their souls. I think you are Mason, as a writer who looks so deeply into himself and his characters that he draws out every possible aspect of their personalities just like Mason did with his photographic subjects.

I had read this story before, a long time ago, and enjoyed it even more with this second reading.

Jake..Savannah, Georgia....extreme502002@yahoo.com

Excellent writing. Drew me in more than most are able to. Thank you.

That was great! Sure brought a smile to my face :)

It's one of my favorites on the site. So well written. So sexy. So different. Bravo!

This has been one of the best stories I have read in a long time on this site. You really captured many things in the human condition. I loved it, plan and simple.

Okay, so I am not going to write a thousand words.

Keep up the awesome work!

I so totally agree with hopkinscm! Loved the story and hope there is more to come.

I've been reading on this site for a while now, and I have to say that the best stories so far I've read have been in the Gay section. I don't know why but its ture. Maybe because I don't always have to read a story and find just an erotic scene. That is not a story, its a scene. I've seen some authors who spend pages and pages, chapters up on chapters trying to express what you did in only three pages. Don't get me wrong, if its a good story I'll read every page, every chapter, and follow the author to thier deaths, or mine. But what those authors fail to do is what you did. Create a great story arch with great characters, proper grammer and word usage/spelling and had a decent amount of writing talent. Great job. Keep up the good work!

That is a good story. Very realistic!! Thanks for sharing

man.. ur story is great! i want to read more of this!

What a great story, i didn't want to stop.... really one of the best i have ever read.

It takes a lot of talent to make characters come to life as easily as you did. They are so confusing and lovable and REAL. This is an incredible story and I really hope you continue!

What a brilliant story! I hope for more from you.

Damn, only trite phrases of appreciation seem to be coming to me. Mason would know exactly what to say. Suffice to say this story won't fade from mind.

omg. mark drives me crazy too. wish i know some1 like him... god, he turns me on

This was beautifully written and lived up to everything a good concept demands. I loved it.

I've only read a few stories from the Gay category but have been a Lit fan and AVID reader for many years. This is definitely one of my all time favorites, without question. I only VERY recently began to wonder what it would be like to be with another man. I've been married almost 21 years and have never had sex with another man. That may very well change tonight as I have a scheduled meet up with a guy for the first time. I am going to share this story with him. What I wouldn't give to have such a passionate encounter with someone as you've described with your story. I'm truly touched, moved and inspired. You are a truly gifted author. I hope Hope HOPE you'll write a sequel. I'm going to be watching to see what else you do.

I cant believe I missed ur story...Just found out about it...and yup as everyone said, its believable, real, sweet...all that rolled up in one... and like some of the others, id like to see where it could go if u decided to continue...

Nice & sweet, intelligent & real. If I have a complaint is that I wanted it to go on.

This was beautifully written, the characters were expertly drawn and the ending was just perfect.

Wonderful. A picture may be a thousand words but yours captured human emotion superbly. This story was very well done. Thanks for sharing.

Wow. .1st thought that popped in my head while reading your story. Great storyline, surreal characters, catchy dialogue...loved it. Would love 2 read more of your stuff...

Great characters, flowing narrative, real, believable conversation and a great, big, cheeky, happy ending that put a smile on my face even at 3 in the morning. There's a striking simplicity to this story that just carries it along. I loved the effective mood change in the cab when Morgan said that he wasn't looking at Joe because if he did they'd be fucking in the back of the car. It was like someone flicked a switch and the current increased tenfold. Excellent stuff!

So many of the stories on here are just wham, bam, thank you ma'am (well, sir in this case) but this one pleasantly surprised me. No, more then that - I genuinely like this story. Not because the content but because of the characters and how you truly flesh out their personas and reel in the reader with their emotions. I look forwards to reading more of your work if the rest is anything like this one.

WOW Rowan, love this! will there be more??

Catt

A great story, would like to have read on, but it was a good ending. I liked it all, it had character which most stories lack. Arousing, and amusing. Nicely written.

This is by far one of the best stories I've read on Literotica. It's so true to life. I loved its heartfelt intensity and the characters were so human. A touching sincere story. Amazing.

omg...i dont know but i do know that is one of the best stories i have ever read. it had everything...soul searcing, love, fustration, confusion, and just pure beauty. EXCELLENT story!!!

Intense, passionate, artistic.. so many wonderful qualities!!

Loved everything about this storyline. U have a way of making the reader feel for your character. Beautifully done. Please keep writing!

straight fm here, but god...

Beautiful story... hot, exciting and touching.

Thank you!

I was beginning to think all the talented writers of gay love stories had either moved on from Lit or run out of new ideas. This was the best story I've read on here in months. I felt so moved by your charactors, you write so well it was like reading an entire novel even though it was only just a few pages.

Absolutely wonderful stuff, I hope there will be a sequel.

Thank you for sharing your gift with us :)

Fucking Amazing!

I read the first page of comments. Everybody gave it a 100% rating and I can only echo those sentements.

There is a mystique about Mason Ripley that made me want to keep reading and boy, I'm glad I did! This stoy reminds us, I think, of the importance of inner beauty as we watch Mason stuggle to bring that inner beauty out of Joe.

Your attention to deatail is unlike anything I've ever seen here on lit. The interplay between the two guys made me feel like I was there with them. I hope you write more soon. Great story!

I write on this site also and was directed to your story by adetaildiva. She's my volunteer editor and the person who commented directly before me. She was correct in all her praise of your writing. I echo her. She lied to me though. She said your writing wasn't as good as mine. In retrospect, she probably was trying to encourage me because your writing is far superior to anything I've done. You got inside your characters like few authors I've read anywhere. Those characters revealed themselves to us as though you, the author, didn't even exist. What do they say to us? Show, don't tell. Well, your writing is the epitome of "show." Congratulations on a superbly crafted story.