All Comments on 'Time Wounds All Heels'

Well, the Lord works in ways we cannot comprehend in the short term.

Let's see, Jessie, head cheerleader, popular, feels most are below her station, great boobs, fabulous legs, pretty face, proud, pride and vain, yes, vanity.

Let the years roll by, her co-conspirator and husband is drunk, then a car accident, leaving Jessie paralysed, losing her ability live an exiting life and be free, then being abused in and mistreated in three subsequent failed marriages, and... forced to, or trying to, atone for her vanity by doing charity work at church for the poor beneath her station?

Maybe, just maybe, the Lord drives that Karma train?

Yeah. Good guy ... and girl ... finally win. Deep emotions ... and some tears.

There are few writers on this site who pack so much emotion into their characters that you can feel their joy as well as their sadness. Mr Steele is one writer in whom I need to have a tissue handy because of the way his stories affect me. Well done. *****

The best you have ever shared,,.. so much depth of character and emotions that it soared without wings

Oh damn-it, this 5-star story leaves me wondering - but - pretty darn sure the author wants me/you/us to expect little Kenny Bishop to stand up and do the manly thing!

Great story! Has great intrigue, great foreshadowing, and desperately needs a 2nd, 3rd, chapter!! Thanks!

Lovely story. Not perfect as some others rudely point out but Lovely just the same.

Love your work. R

More than a series of coincidences or accidents.

Nice way to find closure and consequences, as well as hope. (Karma?)

I'm quite curious how I missed this one but apparently I did. I don't know if DQS still reads the comments or not but this one is excellent too. I used to spend time in East Palatka and he knows the people well. 5* from me.

The ending wasn’t.

Change is possible. If we are what we once were we've failed. Learn from your mistakes and grow. Beautiful story.

LMJ

"Mrs. Bishop, I need to talk to Kenny. I did not mean to hurt him like that."

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"Beg to differ. Seems like you meant to hurt him *exactly* like that. You're the one who said all of those awful things *specifically* to hurt him."

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"He insisted until the day he died that it was Kenny's fault for being so stupid and that any man would have stayed and fought for me if he'd had that big of a crush on me."

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"Why would he fight for you? Seems you made it perfectly clear what you thought of him. Not as if he'd have been fighting just Johnny, he'd have also been fighting you. Fighting you for you? How stupid would that be?"

Absolutely one of your better works, loved it, redemption is a powerful thing.

A brilliant story. This is the kind of story that makes you pause and take stock of your life. Worth thought and consideration. Thanks for this treasure.

P.S. would have loved a tiny little P.S. on the decision Kinkade made. :😉

Excellent.

Bautiful. 5 stars

Thank you, DQS. I liked your reference to Robert Kincaid, played by Clint Eastwood in 'The Bridges Of Madison County'. In that movie Kincaid was a freelance photographer/journalist working for National Geographic. 5 stars.

as a wheel chair bound old man, I really apreciate the DQ Steel's great work. I am so sorry that he has moved to better things, as he is one of the best writers. He has given me hours of good reading

The best story, I've read in LT. It could become a movie.

The ending is obvious. Kincade made his life as a balanced, sensitive man with integrity. He will call her.

esprit de l'escalier- (spirit of the staircase) a point in time you wish you could relive/ redo. what you'd say or not say, do or refrain from doing. Some folks spend their whole lives thinking what if? or if only? Not many actually get to resolve old issues. I'm approaching my 50th HS reunion. Few of my classmates will attend, so any chance to 'fix things' are slight, at best. Maybe Jessie gets a 2nd chance at life; she did get the moment to atone. That's something. 5 stars

Anon56... I can't believe I'm the first to comment!

Decent story,let down by the ending.Did he call?.

Great !!! Never saw the Richard/Kenny coming.

One of the top ten for me in Lit.

Excellent.

Excellent.

Very nice twist.

a really great story, though unfinished.

Jesus, bitches be crazy(fact) but they also be mean, evil, vindictive, treacherous, faithless, unpredictable but always selfishly out for themselves, absolutely certain that they are right and know whats right for them and never guilty, forgiving, sorry(really) or trustworthy.

what do you mean "have i been hurt? duh, just listed their basic personality strengths(dna traits), sweetness, looks, good smelling and sexy are just traits used as needed before they use their strengths to destroy and ruin anyone not l,iving up to their ideals and desires. rk

Complete the long drawn-out fucking story

Don’t leave a story hanging in the air finish is on way or the other

I'll buy that she reformed herself, but I see absolutely no reason why he would think of getting together with her.

Enjoyed this story Well worked and delivered

Wow you almost made me cry BUT is there another chapter ????? (jaybee186) I have read them all now keep writing

Tres Romantique!

11/10!!!!!

Excellent!! The author gave us all a gift by letting us write the ending!!

Who you are, where you are, gives the ending. And, that can change as you change.

Very good story. I would like to think he did ring her and they married and lived very happily ever after.

I'm sure a lot of us can look back and see how we hurt someone for little to no reason. And feel that regret Jessie feels. That was a great twist at the end and a 5 star story.

Superb...

Heart touching

Great story! ....fantastic read! If a second chapter does get written.. I am sure it will be just as memorable. Thank-you

Masterful. Thankfully, the standard DQS 'girl humiliating guy' plot device was only a small flashback that played a key role in a feelgood story. Much more enjoyable appreciating the writing chops on display when you're not subjected to constant one-upmanship in the humiliation stakes.

@Nitpic: Are you for real? The woman has been crippled, abused and abandoned by her previous husbands. You think Kenny not showing up is going to be any more medicine than that? If anything, she'll probably feel relieved that her original sin was finally absolved for good.

I don’t normally read Romance in Literotica but I was so impressed by ‘Separate Vacations’ by this author that I decided to give it a go. It was good, and it kept my interest to the end with a good plot twist. 5 stars.

Spoilt by the poor ending.There should have been added on that when the next weekend arrived,he didn't and never contacted her.She deserved a taste of her own medicine.

Spoilt by the way it was left hanging.

Nice one!

Karma. You never know when it will reach up and rock your world. This story had regret tragedy and a promise of possibly love. Well he call the only way to find out if there is a follow up story written.

Ron/mcwhorter28445@gmail.com

I hate cliff hangers but that sir was magnificently done.

Charlie

Loved the foreground unfolding of the present day story and subtle slow development of the underlying story, left with a tantalising yet uplifting conclusion. Quite sublime. 5* all the way, superb storytelling with masses of romance.

Really good story. Things happen when you are young and you look back and ask why it's because you were young and foolish and yes Time Heels All Wounds it just takes time.

Buddy1945 aka. Ron

Excellent writing!!

Thanks

Very nice story. Jessica definitely paid for her sins in triplicate. I am guessing she still has sensation in her lady parts? Or does she just go through the motions?

Of people being people, great one I think......

One of the best I've ever read on these sites. A beautifully sneaky story.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and well deserved.

Really enjoyed this one, two wounded adults finding each other after 20 years. Great story.

Storylines come to me whole. Framed all of a piece. Then I read your story and realize unhappily that some writers are on a whole different plane. You are above that group.

Don't see a comment by 26thNC anywhere here so I"m just going to have to do this one on my own. I've only read a few really perfect stories on this site, but this one is at the top of the list. It's been a long time since it was written and something dramatic must have happened in the authors life so I won't expect another chapter, just pray your are in a good place. Signed: BTW

A year or two since I read this masterpiece.

This and "Moment of Clarity" are my faves.

Here's to you and I hope you are doing well,

Norm

Masterpiece of writing and storytelling skill.

Liked it that religion (at least Baptists) was portrayed in a good light.

Now, comments (not criticism) on the statement that Catholics and Baptists consider suicide a sin. True. My expansion on that is based on being born and raised in a Baptist family, studying Bible theology in (a nondenominational) school, and attending Baptist churches some of my life.

I would guess that Catholics think of suicide as a mortal sin but do not know. Baptists do not use the concept of mortal sin.

A Baptist friend committed suicide (he had cancer). The Baptist preacher believed he was forgiven and in heaven. I agreed. Reasoning:. When one accepts Christ (= is born again = is saved) ALL sin is forgiven, including future sins (for example, suicide). Our past sins were future sins when Christ died to forgive them, so forgiving our future sins is no harder than forgiving our past sins.

So far, this has to do with forgiveness for eternal life (= for salvation). There is a separate concept of forgiveness for fellowship (that is, daily life). The forgiveness for eternal life puts you into the family of God, while the forgiveness for fellowship enables you to get along with your heavenly Father (daily life).

Example. You (a saved person) commit the sin of lying, adultery, or suicide -- you are already forgiven for salvation. But to be on speaking terms ("in fellowship") with God, you must confess (like apologizing). Thus Jesus said, "If you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your heavenly Father forgive you your trespasses." (Matthew. 6:15) Note that in this Scripture, God is still your heavenly Father (= you are saved) even though you are not forgiven (for fellowship).

So, to summarize, Baptists believe suicide is a sin. Even though it is a sin that one cannot confess (since you are dead), a saved person still goes to heaven.

This attempts a quick overview. Much more could be written.

Paul in Oklahoma

since it's been so long that a story was written something must of happen to the writer . there was another one that have used a follow up to it . Paul & Paula. have read all of them good stories

A perfect little story. Thank you.

5-stars

Needs a part two

This is a very sweet story. *****

Another chapter would be nice.

Such a good story is begging to be concluded. You CAN'T leave it hanging!

Where the hell is the conclusion? Beginning, Middle, End. In this case, 2 out of 3 really isn't that great. Holding off on rating for now. Even if the conclusion is awful, I'd give this a 5*, but not as a stand alone.

The story was great, the ending was no ending at all. Finish it please.

not taking into consideration all the mountains. TK U MLJ LV NV

I have read several of your stories and enjoyed them all. But, if ever a story cried out for one or two more chapters, this one did. It went from a 5+ to a one. If i wanted to make my own ending, i would have written my own story. You really need to come back and finish this one, for good or bad, but finish it.

I know many writers do it but it still rankles me. Write a very good story and then just cut it short without any kind of definitive ending. Yeah, I know the old adage, always leave them wanting more, but somehow that doesn't work with written stories. For me, reading a great story that draws me into it, only to get to a vague, undefined ending just pisses me off. 1 star, and I wish there was a way to give this story a negative rating. The ending, or lack of, angered me just a little.

It was a good start on a great story. I can see its potential but it is too short of a finish, therefore I could only give it a 3*. If it were finished apace, no matter how it ended, I'd be hard-pressed to vote less than 5*.

Ok, You got me. Now FTDS,

I do not like stories without an ending.

Nice story beginning, though him being that boy she was so cruel to felt a tad contrived.

This was a nice start on what might be a pretty good story. All it needs is an ending.

is cover an iodine application with a bandage. It blisters, becomes infected and leaves scars. Been there done that.

this was written by some one who knows about Palatka or some one who went to a lot of research on a small town. been a long time since I was down there or even if Angels diner is still around. I like the build up of the story . ate at Angels several times , but had to drink tea because I worked for Pepsi at the time . would like to see a follow up .

Although you may be deceased your mentioning Daniel Q Steele's works got me interested in his stories. Just got through with The Long Fall. I've read WWWM on Literotica. Bought the last two today. Second Acts and The Wind is Rising. Can't wait till I get to the parts that pick up where WWWM left off. A very good author...

Loved the story, definitely need a sequel.

Engaging narrative. Nice character development. Mesmerizing plot. Clean and concise story telling, no dawdling. Just really, really good craftsman? No ! Artistry is a better description of DQS's contributions. Daniel .... I hope to hell your agent(s) are diligent in showing your stories to Hollywood. Your stuff just screams to be put to scripts and on to the tube !!

I've read a whole lot of story's on here and I have to admit, this is definitely one of my favorites. I would but ask, I would like to see a sequal to this one if possible, does he call her back? Do they end up dating? Do they end up getting together in the end? I would really love to see this one continued...

All of your stories are great, but this is your best.

Congrats. This was an amazing story. Five out of five. I thought WWWM was your masterpiece. But this was perfect. Thank you.

there have been more than a few stories on this site, that I've read and enjoyed this much. well done. did you really have to leave the reader hanging, as to whether he'd come back or not? oh, and yes, I will carry a grudge to the grave, if I have to.

You are definitely the best author of LW stories that I've read on this site. This had everything any good story should have , pity you can't teach some of your fellow writers your skills to help them improve.

W O W ... 5 big *****

"...nobody stays angry for 20 years. Unless they're psychotic." Mark me down as psychotic. It's been 24 years and I'm still mad at the bitch. Regardless, great story, well written. Thanks.

Just read "Time Wounds All Heels". I don't know if you are still writing but, if not, the world will miss out. This was an EXCELLENT tale and I really enjoyed the reading of it. It was very emotional.The big "reveal" caught me by surprise and I just had to comment. I hope you continue to write. Thank you again. 5 plus stars!!

I missed this one the first time through. I think "WOW" sums it up pretty good. It just blew me away. Just like "Moment of Clarity". Great style, Thank you

Thank you for this beautiful story. Maybe some of the things I regret in life aren't so bad after all.

Read it when posted and then again tonight. Had forgotten the prom night twist in the middle. Really liked the ending. Well done.

Your writing is fantastic. I really enjoyed this story-the entire story-even the ending. The characters were real. When you write a story that's not about taking cheating women back, it is a real story. I had a tear in my eye for these two people. Good job.

Daniel, one of your characters finally had some semblance of morals....a heart.... This one was just different..... About time.

HEEL is otherwise referring to Biotches & Bastids;

so to the person who needed it explained -

Paybacks are a Bitch

DKP

in most of your stories I feel as though I was watching a movie; in this one I felt that I was in the movie! Wish that had at least ended with her picking up the phone and he'd be on the other end to say "Hello"

I believe that your stories should actually "be" movies!

Thank you;

DKP

Your best ever. Authentic, inspirational and romantic. Quite a powerful combination. I agree with others who say you should continue this story. I am glad I stumbled upon it in this section. Five stars, and my undying admiration.

are like flower bulbs planted deep not knowing when they will bloom. TK U MLJ LV NV

I hope so

We can all go to that place in our own lives that was like all of what we just read - BUT - can we all then move to where the two of them have now arrived??

Only if we are very lucky -

I loved this story and would like to see where it goes, please!! Keep writing I've been going through your stories and really like them Thanks

i've read on this site. This is another 5 star story.

I specifically recall thinking: Gee...DQS has finally figured out that his women don't have to be selfish, horrible, pain causing cunts. That there is plenty of drama inside of life which doesn't require some big busted woman absolutely DESTROYING another human being. Like Robert, it was a dream of mine to read a DQS story like that.

....and page five...killed that dream.

Credit where credit is due. THESE characters were much MUCH more relatable and believable than Deb, Gail...Hugh...Edwards...Mary... Do I need to go on?

It was nice that a man actually moved on from his female flaggelation...sort of. (Twenty year old torch...but it wasn't burning too brightly). It was nice to see a female character who actually...you know...felt BAD for doing what she was doing instead of crying for herself (Deb), purposefully inflicted psychological damage on her husband (Mary, TIffany, Caroline, Mona, Diane), was an emotional wasteland (Holly), or just a soulless cunt of a woman who could give a demoness a run for her money (Gail, Paula)

So...much improved. Granted, there was no woman we loved to hate, but a much more nuanced story.

Life stories. Two very richly drawn principle characters with a solid supporting cast moving through an interesting plot of life experiences. I wandered into DQS1's catalog from a random list on LW and found a story I hadn't read because I don't normally read the Romance list. Must be my lucky day. This is one hell of a good read. The switch to the prom scene in mid story through me for a bit, but even that bewilderment seemed to fit the story line. There are a few other authors here on Lit that write as well as DQS1, but none better.

Nicely done, DQS. A new plot line, with all this romantic tension and intrigue. Thanks for an entertaining read, and thanks for the reminder that romance can be created between people who are not stereotypically beautiful.

i'm glad i checked the story list again, looking for more stories to re-read and found this instead! this was sweet! nicely done bro!