All Comments on 'Charity Begins Next Door'

a WONDERFUL, touching, AMAZING story! I can't top what the other two wrote on Christmas Eve, 2010. THANK YOU!!! Master Samurai

From one Texan to another -- nice job.

Great story, so true. I've been there and it was/is still as difficult as you described. This may represent an entirely new direction for this site. Congratulations!

We are complicated beings, and more than a little mixed up. Grief, sadness, lust, love, happiness tinged with sorrow, it all goes together, and you nailed it! Been there, felt that, and now I find somebody who really knows how it works. Thank you for getting it down in words, and for sharing it with us.

The characters were so incredibly real. Cathy reminded me of my aunt. She can make meddling a profession. The hurt and anger were shown so well. It was constant near the beginning as would be expected. Then came the flashes, the times where certain things would trigger him to fall back into the hurt and anger but never for too long.

The one thing I was uncertain about was Erica's sudden change in behavior, how she became so talkative, less shy, and how she so readily accepted him.

That was just one small irregularity. Otherwise, I really enjoyed reading this.

Remarkable. Characters very well drawn, emotion very real. Well done

A wonderful Christmas story....better than getting a red rider bb gun!

Dear TX,

Thanks for a great story. True literature, lovely, deeply moving. The sex as an expression of the deepest emotions and grief is no less than then a rare pearl. You almost me start crying a number of times. A deeply hope that you didn't suffer such a loss, and if you did i hope you find the comfort that the hero of the story did.

All the best,

Nadav from Israel.

I'm a blubbering mess of pregnancy hormones after reading this!

This is one of trhe most intriguing stories I've read on this site. Good work on a problem that can happen to anyone. Great resolution. MORE, PLEASE!!!!

to find and read gems like this is worth the search

This made me all weepy! It's brilliant - well done!!!

Absolutely beautiful. I hope you don't speak from experience, and if you do it seems as though you are dealing with it well. My mother killed herself on Mother's day and I can only hope that I will be able to handle mother's day for my own children as wonderfully as Alex can now handle Christmas. I would love to see this published, it truly is that well written.

JM from PA

This has to be, hands down, one of the best stories I've ever read. Absolutely brilliant! You're an amazing writer!

A very touching story. It had me teary eyed.

Makes one think, reflect,, take check,, cry,, smile and happy,,,, it did me and thanks,, keep doing what you do well.

Title says it all.

Well written.

Touching.

I enjoyed it very much. Keep 'em comin', Tx Tall Tales.

-HT

Jux kidding...omg this story was awesome!!

Had a little bit of everything...

Had a little bit of tragedy, sadness, happiness and of course the wild sex!!!

GREAT STORY!!!!!!

Not fair making a grown man (and a father) cry.

Very well done as usual

Was one heck of a story. Had a lil of everything in it just the right blend thank you for sharing it with us

This story is the best one I have read on Literotica. It gave me many emotions. I have tears of sorrow and tears of joy. Gracias Senor!

i agree with everyone else one of the best ive read here. beautifully written. thank u for sharing!

Fantastic story, couldn't stop reading it.

It had everything even making a grown man cry.

You set a high standard but this one supassed it, well done

One of the best stories I've read here. You should do this professionally. The way you described the hurt and the process of overcoming it makes me feel that you have suffered a loss in the past. It is either that or you are a superb writer. Good luck either way. Thanks so much for sharing.

jimallen66

Your story touches heartstrings and brings out feelings I thought I'd gotten over long ago. Your characters may be fictional but too many parts of your story are true somewhere you probably never dreamed of. Thank you for taking me back there so I could remember again. Well told.

beautiful writing!

My favorite line was: "Thanks, God. Piss on a guy when he's down. Well, fuck You too." Thank you so much for sharing this story. The characters were believable and the emotions were real. Please keep writing more!

No more need be said. Simply Beautiful.

Another tough old Viet Vet and then 30 year State Police Officer reduced to tears. Are some of us just romantics? Keep em coming please.

Judging fron the start off, I'd have never thought you'd be able to pull it off and manage to deliver a more than satisfactory end to this story.

I've read almost all the stories you've published here and loved every single one of them.

Still waiting for the Cvs N series conclusion.

You're a gifted writer!

And thanks to Literotica. You're great!

i lost a son. he was my first born and only boy. i know first hand how hard the holidays can be. especially Christmas. the pain of trying to connect with someone who understands is almost unbearable to the point of madness. the anger of losing your child never goes away.

finding someone willing to share the pain is the only way to mute it.

thanks for the tale.

Truly a wonderful use of your time and our time!

I really don't know what to say other than "Thank You". It's really nice to get that special feeling deep down inside.

Thank you for a beautiful, yet sad story. Very well written !

Good story.

I my self don't care for to much sex in stories and at one point this story had a lot. Thank You for writing the story for me/us.

What a great story. Certainly one of the best I have read for a long long time. Please keep writing.

Now thats worth reading.

one of the best stories I've ever read . Period .

Really worth of time!!

Wow. Just wow. I cried reading that.

Although ypu made me cry, that has got to be The best story I've read on here.

Never thought I would ever comment about fictional stories, but this is simply beyond me, well done, splendidly inspiring

Having lost a parent at a very young age and watching my Mom struggle through the exact same things as Sandy, this story really hit home. Hard to read but well worth it!

That was a wonderful story to read. It was packed with emotion and really pulled at my heart. Truly a great piece of writing.

i cant think of having read a more emotional story in my life. personally i had tears in my eyes for well over half of it. keep writing you, definately having a talent worth using

A truly gifted author has bestowed on us poor mortals a well crafted story with many life lessons. The emotional rollercoaster perfectly framed lessons of love, family, friends, and neighnors and has thrown in a perfect story of Christmas giving.

Wouldn't it be great to see this one on the screen? Especially in time for Christmas?? One can only hope that this beautiful story can find it's way to the mainstream.

The anger and grief both felt,can only be really understood by those of us that have undergone it................

Memories and emotions evoked...

Tears flowing...

Cathartic...

Thank you for a splendid story.

Thanks to all for the kind comments, and warm sentiments. I'm touched that so many others who've gone through a loss of their own could connect in some small way to this story.

I know I'm way behind on submitting stories; ain't it hell that life sometimes intrudes on our pastimes? Business is keeping me crazy busy, but I hope to have a few more stories out soon. Wonderful comments like the ones for these stories are a powerful impetus to keep writing. Thank you one and all.

I don't think anymore needs to be said. Thank you for this, I really hope you continue writing.

-Grape

It takes a very good author to bring a tear to the eyes and a smile to the faces if it's readers. Keep writing.

Was just last night laughing at how porn is so shallowly one-dimensional.

This story i read after most of your others, which I enjoyed.

I lost my first (and at the time,only) child 12 years ago.

This story is the closest to describing the despair-passion-love tensions.

I smiled, cringed, teared, cried, sobbed and was filled with a total sence of completion.

Completion: for the loss of 9 year old, Tommy; for the failed suicide attempt; for being a less than perfect father to 3 children and 3 ex-wives.

I have a happy, un-conventional relationship with a woman who's in an open marriage.

Complete. Thanks to you.

Richard

likagood@gmail.com

omigosh i loved it! simply loved it!

Doesn't take death to cause sense of loss. Two estranged late 30's and 40-year-old daughters from divorce are quite enough to elevate emotions.

Loved the interaction of man and girl.

I'll be reading this again in 85 days from now. From mine to yours Health, Wealth and Happiness.

That was the most amazing story ive read on here. Tears are still running down my cheek. Very emotional :') didnt even end up doing what i came here for, i got so enthralled with the story. Amazing job, absolutely amazing.

Thank you

Inspirational and beautiful, really a gem. I'm glad you are still actively writing stories!

This isn't "porn" but a story of tragedy and resurrection of spirit. I too cried at times, something I've not done in years. Thanks for the lovely tale.

Wonderful, emotional roller coaster ride...thanks for sharing.

Great story , very touching and emotional. Thanks for sharing with us.

Wow. I didn't realize this was one of your stories when I began it but picked up on it pretty quickly. You have an amazing knack of writing an amazing storyline with realistic and amazing sex. Keep up the good work!

This story made me very emotional. I hope you write some more. Thank you

After reading a number of previous comments, I can only endorse what has already been said. Wonderful yarn, keep up the good work

No one should have to bury their children. I lost my wife of 35 years to lymphoma. Your story had me tearing up big time. I had to read it in one sitting. Great read.

Beautiful, touching, and even highly erotic. You are a great wordsmith. 5 stars, all the way!

Just awesome. Completely wrapped up in the story. Brought tears a couple times and made me smile several.

I get very maudlin this time of year. With my own kids gone and my wife living many many miles away. Not willing to cut the ties, but not willing to live by me anymore. Your story was quite a gift. I went through half a box of kleenex. Me, a big (6'2" and 250 lbs. thank you) rough, disabled former cop, weeping like a young maiden. Your story was that powerful. But it was also very cleansing. Thank you. It was a most welcome and wonderful Christmas present for me and my dog Frank.

Usually I am a regular grinch when it comes to x-mas, but sometimes some of the spirit just touches me... Thank you

about what did happen, what could happen and different outcomes. TK U MLJ LV NV

It's almost Christmas, and re-reading this story got me cry and laugh again... just like last time... I think I'm gonna read it every Christmas season from now on... It inspires so much...

so very beautiful. The ultimate Christmas tale!

Always a good read.

Thank you!

Great tale. You are a gifted writer with a talent for developing characters in a short story.

Few friends no family connection, too often I say bah humbug to all things Christmas. Such a boor. Could be so much more than I allow it to be.

I hope to re-read this gem again, tears jerked anew by what things might have been.

And to all this fabulous story!!

Genuine tear-jerker. Nicely done. Glad I ran across this story at this time of the year. Another Christmas gift...

thanks for renewing my faith in wives everywhere

One of the best stories i've read; shows theres still love in the world

Oh my goodness, that was so touching! I made me cry one minute and turned on the next. I absolutely loved it. Great Job!

1 of the best I've ever read !!

you made me cry and in the damn middle of the day too.

First story of yours that I've read. You really can write. Only the second 5 star rating.

Thanx, but now I have to read all your stuff

Best cry I have had since ET. I am pushing 70 and it rang more than Xmas bells in rhe dark halls of my memory. Cathartic and sadly sweet walk through "What If"

A real tear jerker - and erotic to boot!

OUTSTANDING!!

As good as any here. Thank you!

...for emotional abuse.

Thank you for such a wonderfully story.

One of the best stories I've ever read on this site, and a real tear jerker. A grown man isn't supose to cry, but having kids of my own I couldn't help it. Damned good read.

As always, you combine technical skill with a genius for creating believable and loveable characters.

You made me cry. That's very difficult to do. :)

this hit a nerve, I lost my first to SIDS 3 weeks before christmas... I still grieve at christmas and other celbrations knowing she isnt there... you hit every emotional point at the time they truely impact... 10 out of 10

Fleuro

Great story...recently lost someone close to Christmas....kinda hit a nerve and made me tear up....amazing writing

This story doesn't follow the typical porno-style erotic wrtitings that so many other authors tend to use. It is beautifully and skillfully written and highly emotional, I'll openly admit to bawling my eyes out on several occasions while reading it. Twice I even had to stop because I simply couldn't see beyong the tears any more. It showns that the author has an extremely good insight into human nature, and describes how tragedy can sometimes, somehow bring out the very best in people.

Thank you for this wonderful story.

For the conflicting feelings! Went from aroused to sad then happy at the end there.

GREAT STORY

What a great story and quite well-written too. Nothing predictable at all and dragging a wealth of emotion out of any reader - brilliant!!! Finished on tears of happiness of course!!!

Thank you vary much.

what a story......salutations are in order......can't wait for another

The first story to ever bring tears to my eyes, and in the last place I'd ever expect to find it. If you weren't already my favorite author...

Now I have to go and buy some more tissues!

Been reading all your other offerings and loving them then I spotted this little offering and the tears flowed. You must not deprive the world of your skills - keep writing.

I almost stopped reading this in quite a few different places. Not because it isn't a phenomenal story but because loosing a family member so close to the holidays hit so close to home for me. I am so glad that I finished it though because by the end instead of crying from being sad and remembering my own losses, I was crying from being happy. Plus the added hotness mixed it up for me too ;) Great Job!!

The erotic Christmas eve scenes were intense, but they would have been almost nothing without the long, heart-wrenching tragedies that preceded them. As usual, I welcomed the happier ending. Thanks for sharing this deeply moving story.

I am an old softy. I have been reading on this forum for only a short time. However, I am surprised that for a site that has erotic in its url, the lit is by far the best part. I am happy that I discovered your writing and will be reading more of them. Thanks.

Really great story