All Comments on 'Charity Begins Next Door'

Damnit, I was here for a fap, not for feels

Wow, that was a great X-mas story. Now can you get Nicole Kidman and Leonardo DiCaprio to star in it?

I was with him through this. Felt his pain. When efica came into story I felt her pain and sadness over her dad and wory for mother. Sandy was great character. Do not help me please help me duality. Thank god there are cathys in the world. You wrote ner perfectly. Thanks for gr8 story.

I really enjoyed this well written story. I tend to like your work but this one hit home. Recent loss of dear friends and reading this story at this time---- Wow.

Ok, now that it's been pointed out (by myself) how stupid this gripe is... but who would ever use a 4x4 as a crossbeam of a fence? A post sure... but that is WAY too big for a crossbeam.

Anyway, I liked the story. Just kinda got hung up by the fact the writer has obviously never touched a fence in their life. (And is kind of a trend, people trying to use jargon to go with showing their character they created is a handyman... but use it wrong... and ruin the illusion).

I lost my mother on New Year's Eve a few years back. This story brings some of that to mind with the sadness. Please continue with your writing. In this case, the sex made a lot of sense to go with their anger.

Jesus! This is awesome! Makes me cry every time!

Fucking depressing shit story

An awesome story that reminds us that there's good things in life despite the bad. The highest highs don't quite shine without the low points to make them brighter. Every time I read this story it runs me through a roller coaster of emotions and makes me smile after. Tx Tall Tales is definitely one of the best authors on Literotica bar none.

... Heart warming. But heart wrenching as well.

Not exactly what I've come to expect from a story here.

It hit hard.

Glad it worked out for them.

Well written.

You only brought them on three times!

Wonderful, Refreshing, and Different.

Another well written story with plenty of love found, love lost, heart ache, sadness, love found.

Almost complelled to shead a tear spoiling my manly inage !

Perfect

This is genuinely the first time Ive ever teared up while reading any story. This is such a good story and very beautifully written the way it gets he reader invested in the story as if you're actually in the story experiencing the same emotions as the characters. Thank you for a masterpiece

I am not an emotional man but found tears flowing during your story. Excellent writing and thank you, You are a great writer.

The entire story , including the mutual depression and the grief fucking , were SO well written !!!

I have never been so moved by a story as by this one. I cried my way through your story, it is so poignant, so cathartic, so moving. It's my favorite story on this site (possibly ever) and I can't imagine it being surpassed. You are a truly amazing writer! And I would love to read more of your work that is like this. Your write "outlandish" amazingly well, but you write about deep emotion even better. You have such a gift with words.

Were you emotionally affected writing this? It seems a little Nicholas sparky but your gift is subtly different than his. More engaged and genuine. I'd love to read it with the back stories all filled out and a little more of what happens to the family as time goes on. Nice work

Beautiful, well-written and poignant. This one had me tearing up numerous times.

This was by far one of the best stories I have ever read. The wave of emotions was very moving. Was totally surprised by the ending. Great story.

The last thing I expected to find here was a story that would move me to tears, while at the same time being as sexy and erotic as any other story I've read. Amazing job!

I am a combat veteran, Vietnam, I don't have tears in my eye's.

But reading this story , I had tears and choked up a lot. I live alone and hoped no

one would see me. I'm more of a hermit on my farm in the country so no one is around to see me anyways. But I was so embarrassed for myself.

I can say this here because no one knows me and never will. Thank God!! Ken

What a get story .

Once again you have written a story that weaves intense emotions and yet is ends with a wonderful "feel good" situation.

Old Silver

For the feel good.

I find it good that someone has the talent and wit to write a story that provokes just about all the emotions. Don't stop writing!

One of the best on this site. Thanks

Wonderful story!! 😞😢😊

too much over the top outrages

One of the best I've read and it seems lyk a true story wish I could give u 9 stars

Having read this story several times it never fails to bring a tear to my eye thank you for sharing your thoughts 😅

It seems each of your stories like this touch me deeper and deeper. Fantastically done. And yes, it brought a few tears to my eyes also!!

Not what I expected on this site. Not what I am used to reading. But I stuck with it, and I am glad I did. Awesome story. Gives hope to all the bitterness in the world

Just a very good story about people got hurt in one way are another and found each other and love for the second time. In my favorites.

Ron

This is the best story on Lit. Hands down, no question about it.

You can write!

I was realy enjoying ur story untill u started talking about ethiopia and starvetion. Im from ethiopia and i can tell u that there is no severe starvetion right now. We've worked so hard to change that and to over came that it just willy abseting to read ur work saying theres starvetion in ethiopia and u used present tense so u are indicating that there is one at the moment and its not fair to talk about a country that u havent visted resantly....... im not saying we dont have poverity but we're working on it dont act like there are no people satarving in other part of the world we are growing but ur just to blind to see it if u want to see the changes being made came and visit us....we are shartering refugees of south sudan so that tells same thing .we ethiopian have over 80 laguages and nationalitys but we live in harmony i dont thing u can saybthe same where the u have two raceses and u descriminat each other .........just please stop saying there is satrvetion in ethiopia when u clarely havent been here!!!!

Third time reading this one. Still one of the very best. Still brings tears to my eyes. Many thanks, again.

I have read and re read this story and it will always be a favorite. Short stories are the very hardest to write and you have out did yourself. Have you ever thought of sending this to Hallmark? It would make the all time hit list and be seen over and over each year like, "The Christmas Carol." So many people need to read a story like this one and maybe lose their problems. There are still miracles happening today people just do not recognize them even thought they need them so badly.

Over my 70 years of Christmas with family and friends and sometimes alone, I've read a LOT of Christmas stories and poems. And drank too much eggnog at times. I have to say (with no false flattery) this is one of the best. Thank you for such a heart warming story.

There is life after death for Love conquers ALL!

This hit me hard as I also was devastated just before Christmas a few years ago. I too had a dear friend to see me through it. Not as hot and passionate as this, but it brought back some sweet and bittersweet memories. Thank you. Very well done. Well thought out. Very healing for anyone who has lost children and lovers to violent end.

This wasn't what I was looking for, nor was it something that probably helped any. But it was a wonderful read that drew me in and made me feel like part of the story. The imagery was spot on too!

Sadly, I think anything that has to do with love and loss is going to leave me in shambles for a while yet.

I just don't understand why it is so hard to ask for a little happiness, I know.. first world problems and all...

Anyways, thanks for the wonderful read.

I couldn't stop crying.

5-stars

Another classic. You made a retired cop who's seen too much tear up. Happy?

making me choke up like that. Trying to figure out how to give it higher than a five.

Great writing as always. Teared up. Keep up the good work.

So well written, and what a heart wrenching story, thankfully having a somewhat happy ending. Must read!

Still a 5* made me cry again

This the umpteenth time I have read this story and it got me again!

Even if I only have my boys every other Saturday it reminds me to make it count!

Thank you.

brought tears to the eyes of this 52 year old man! This story is one of the reasons your missed so much on this site!

Truly one of the most heart touching stories on here. I'm a 51 year old man. I don't usually do more than vote, and that rarely. Simply a wonderful read.1EACA

I never leave comments and seldom rate the stories. Well done had me in tears for the majority of it. NOT something I expected here. This is true literature.

Excellent and moving story. You are a truly gifted writer, thank you !!

I dont even know what to say really. Felt like I was punched in the gut when I read about the accident. Hit a little close to home for me. I cried..still am writing this. I think I needed it. Thank you for this story, it gives me hope. I know its just a story but still.

Very good story. It has given me a shot of hope.

I really enjoyed your story. Had me close to tears sometimes. Keep up the good work!

I didn't come here to cry. Your not supposed to make me cry. I will forgive you though that was amazing. Bravo!!

*huge sigh* Almost didn't get beyond page 4, but this was written with such emotion am glad that I don't quit reading it. As with almost anyone else who read it through, am still wiping away those silent tears from my face... thank you for this perfect gift.

beautiful story , one of the best ever!

This was really a fabulous story, thank you

A beautiful loving story

Yes I cried too.

Alex is such a good man. Now, he received his reward of having a good sex.

- www.ishared.life/19-crazy-sex-skills

I felt everything you developed. I cried. I swelled with happiness. You have mastered the craft realistically, strongly. I sit here having tear stained cheeks, happy and sad. This story touched by 65 year old soul. Thank you sincerely.

Casey

Damn. Beautiful story 👍

I came here for feelings below the waist, not this tearjerker! Curse your superior storytelling ability!

Seriously, excellent work. This place never ceases to surprise me.

Your story was fantastic and I loved it. You should really write a book, your story was a perfect balance of drama and passion. It was really good.

You made my face leak. 5*

This was my very favorite story ever on Literotica. I can honestly say this is the first time I have ever teared up on this site. Please continue to write. I agree with one other comment that you should write a book; I think you're that good.

I'm in love and crying lol. Thank you

Out of all the stories I have read here, this one had the most impact.

It made me cry.

The story brought tears to this 70 year old mans eyes.

Having found this beautiful story a couple of years ago, I keep coming back to read it this time each year. The emotions run the gamut; exquisitely written, tragic yet captivating, with a wonderfully bittersweet ending. Thank you TTT!

~M

What a great story. Very well done although it was a difficult read at many points along the way. You got right to the core of real emotions. I like stories where I read words but see a picture of each scene. This is as perfect as perfect can be. Thank you very much for leading us along this path.

I lost my wife to cancer 21 years ago. Raising my 3 young daughters always brought a loving memory of the fun surrounding Christmas and, a great sadness of the passing of the love of my life. I am 70 now and truly enjoyed the story and especially the happy ending. Merry Christmas to all.

This was beautiful 😍😥

Great story and I had a good laugh at the use of, "surrealistic."

Wonderful story, eloquently told from start to finish. All of the characters were present from the original....starting with "Scrooge"...male and female versions feeling angry and properly sorry for themselves.... and working all the way forward. The sex scene(s), when we finally got to them, were erotic and "hot" in just the right and tasteful way. The ending brought tears to my eyes and made me muse "God Bless Us Everyone". This tale will surely be one of my favorites (if not my absolute "favorite") and, like one of the other commenters observed, I will be reading it, again, every Yuletide ! Thanks for the best XMas present ever !

Was this a true story?? I almost quit reading when Brianna passed away and then when Allora did, I was sure I couldn't read anymore. But because of Erica, I kept reading. I was in tears toward the end when Erica gave Sandy and Alex the presents she made. Nice ending. If only it had included Sharon and Dan in it too as Erica's new grandparents. I supposed it's too many years too late to do another chapter doing that? I've enjoyed every one of your stories. Wish you'd write more.

A "Hallmark Card" Christmas special. A solid sweet story. Just excellent! *****

I’v read most of your stories and have enjoyed them immensely! You’re a great story teller, not just an author.

Keep it up I am always looking for a great read!

Dave

5 star tale

Life deals you bitter issues but this story about two people recovering is fantastic - Thank you for a full mark story!

This story brought on a roller-coaster of emotions; some I could relate to and some I couldn't. It's probably the best I've read on this site.

Highly recommended!

Read the first three chapters a few months ago, couldn't finish coz I was having the ugliest cry I've had in a long while, finally had the courage to finish... three guesses what I'm doing now. Once I can will look up your other wonderful work!!!

onion cutting ninjas...

While sometimes I do enjoy a nice, over-the-top ridiculous story, this has a more grounded feel in human frailty and desire and all the related contradictions. Very cool.

I'd give it another 5 stars if I could.

Sometimes it's hard to comment on something because it hits you so hard with varying emotions that you just don't know what to say. Very well done, nicely paced and exceedingly painful and joyous at the same time. Thanks.

What a beautiful story, one minute I wanted to cry and the next I felt so happy. I didn't want the story to end, it was lovely.

Really, maybe the best I've read here, so good that I mostly just skimmed the sex.

Really made me think about how lives can change and made this grown man cry and hope other life’s can go from terrible to wonderful

Fifth reading

Still smiling as single tear forms

Top five all-time

Two more

Need to set standard same as story

Certainly site database can be queried and stories with most comments listed.

Been reading on this site for years. Thought 400 comments was landmark

800 comments is indicative how touching this story is

Interested if anyone knows of more celebrated work.

Damn you!

I literally teared up in places reading this story.

That is not fair!

Even though it had barely any of the expected "erotica", it was a terrific story!

Great job!

this story came just when we needed it we have lost so many close people in the last year. this makes me feel good.