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Bothered Stories is a curated newsletter of hot, high-quality fiction. Think of us as your spicy friend with a good eye, great taste, and a library of the most compelling shortform smut available. 

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FROM OUR READERS

“Every story was original and interesting and left me wanting more. All of them got my attention as soon as I started reading them.

 

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Our Stories

Bothered Stories spans genres from contemporary to fantasy, and depicts all kinds of characters, relationships, and sexualities. Our short stories are 15-30 minute reads packed with plot and characterization, while our Just the Sex pieces get right to business in under 900 words.

Here’s a taste.

Night Shift

by

Ezra L.C.

A harrowing building collapse launches an overworked nurse and her firefighter ex on a collision course that neither can outrun.

Our Monsoon Tradition

by

Maya Spring

On a monsoon-soaked balcony, restraint and indulgence become a woman’s offering to her girlfriend.

Teach Me

by

Clare London

A discreet hotel rendezvous draws a young man and an older, male professor into a night laden with tension and surprise.

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