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Looking for The Bet chapter 13 & 14 by Rabblelaid

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Hi friends - chapter 13 & 14 have been out gorgeous a while. Someone - please share!
If you haven't , try this author's stories.
 
Thanks for posting that. I haven't read any of the series but did just read Chapter 29, Option B. With the subtitle of Dan Triumphant, I was hoping for some burn the bitch vibes.

For one chapter it did established his wife and Zane as complete assholes... Not sure how a wife goes from even being a bad wife to that over the course of a story, but whatever. There's worse character changes on literotica.

The character I disliked the most was Leah. Zane and Claire are obvious and cartoonish, but Leah is inconsistent, almost bipolar but defiintely martian-slut-ray. She helps Dan break the cycle, becomes his ally and builds him up... but mid-way through his renaissance, he discovers she wasn't as committed to breaking free as she said. It would have been so satisfying if this revitalized man had confronted her about "the incident" and said "get out." Just, confirm what he was told and tell her to get out, Instead he fucks her. Guess there were no other character that would have been a better choice to help him.

I don't really understand this type of story and it's been pretty popular for a few years now. Like Toxic Attraction and a lot of these cuckold and ntr stories, I don't understand what the villains get out these stories... there's no joy for any of the characters. no winners, all losers. like what's their end goal? ruining a marriage? "Congrats, you broke up a marriage. You've won a gullible and naive affair partner that is a cruel proven cheater. Don't want to keep her? Your bonus prize is at least two more people that probably want revenge on you. Years of looking over your shoulder for danger."

I'm not going to read this series and based on this being "the happy ending", I'm glad I didn't. As an avid reader of relationship dramas, this chapter was "alright". The husband woke but but it wasn't as satisfying as a BTB or revenge story. At least Dan takes a stand and survives the horrible people he's surrounded by, including Leah.

There were a couple of lost opportunities though:
1. Dan runs into Zane and Clare at the end. Have a final final confrontation to reinforce the new Dan. wrap things up so he can be assured there won't be a sequel.
2. post-cruise meeting with Leah where he learns how his resistance ruined Zane and Clare's plans and rendered zane virtually impotent.
3. kicking the shit out of zane after he threw the first punch
4. kicking leah to the curb, acknowledge the college crush but point out that is gone because of how "ugly" her actions have made her...
5. get rid of the breeding scenario. wasn't needed. we already know leah her husband are bent.
6. acknowledge that leah's truth has squashed the college crush he had on her.
7. record the conversation with Zane and publish it online to tarnish his street cred.

I'd rate this as average for a relationship drama. Getting revenge on Claire and Zane would have made it a 4-star story, 5 if Dan had been a stronger character in a dramatic fashion, completely walking away from that scene.
I think judging the ending without reading most of the story does a disservice to both the reader and author. It's just completely different having more background information and expectations.
 
For sure, I can't comment on the entire story and I am missing a lot of context. From the bits of backstory granted or teased in this chapter, it looked like another long story about a marriage falling apart because of a sexual adventure gone wrong with a creep. A 'Neighbor Chronicles' with an ending or a more aggressive Toxic Attraction. I'm glad I didn't read the 250,000 word series because the overall story wasn't what I'd have enjoyed; I'm glad I read this chapter to get a taste of the larger story and the writer's skill.

Option B was engaging, I only planned to skim it and it sucked me in. For a breakup/revenge/divorce alternate version it was ok. It's very difficult for stories involving a divorce between the two main characters to have a satisfactory ending.


After the Future Is Gone Pt. 1 by NoTalentHack

After the Future Is Gone Pt. 2 by NoTalentHack

Carol's Seduction • 1 • Carol's Seduction Part 1 - The Bet by u/cuckwriter620 (I attached my copy as I think fans of The Bet will enjoy it)

Carol's Seduction • 2 • Carol's Seduction Part 2 - The Warning by u/cuckwriter620

Carol's Seduction • 3 • Carol's Seduction Part 3 - The Challenge Week Begins by u/cuckwriter620

Carol's Seduction • 4 • Carol's Seduction Part 4 - The Gambit by u/cuckwriter620

Carol's Seduction • 5 • Carol's Seduction Part 5 - Not So Innocent by u/cuckwriter620

Carol's Seduction • 6 • Carol's Seduction Part 6 - Consequences by u/cuckwriter620

Coward, The • 1 • The Coward by bruce1971

Crumpled Letter, The • 1 • The Crumpled Letter by Just Plain Bob

End of Our World, The • The End of Our World by NoTalentHack

February Sucks Until May Shines Ch. 1 by Jasonjjones2012

February Sucks Until May Shines Ch. 2 by Jasonjjones2012

February Sucks Until May Shines Ch. 3 by Jasonjjones2012

February Sucks Until May Shines Ch. 4 by Jasonjjones2012

February Sucks Until May Shines Ch. 5 by Jasonjjones2012

February Sucks Until May Shines Ch. 6 by Jasonjjones2012

February Sucks Until May Shines Ch. 7 by Jasonjjones2012

February Sucks Until May Shines Ch. 8 by Jasonjjones2012

February Sucks Until May Shines Ch. 9 by Jasonjjones2012

February Sucks: Same Old Me Pt. 1 by Cockatoo

February Sucks: Same Old Me Pt. 2 by Cockatoo

February Sucks: Same Old Me Pt. 3 by Cockatoo

February Sucks: Same Old Me Pt. 4 by Cockatoo

February Sucks: Same Old Me • 5 • Linda's Legacy by Cockatoo

Friends With Consequences Ch. 1 by AimEnigmaClick

Friends With Consequences Ch. 2 by AimEnigmaClick

Friends With Consequences Ch. 3 by AimEnigmaClick

Friends With Consequences Ch. 4 by AimEnigmaClick

Friends With Consequences Ch. 5 by AimEnigmaClick

Friends With Consequences Ch. 6 by AimEnigmaClick

Friends With Consequences Ch. 7 by AimEnigmaClick

Friends With Consequences Ch. 8-9 by AimEnigmaClick

Friends With Consequences Ch. 10-11 • 9 by AimEnigmaClick

Friends With Consequences Ch. 12-14 • 10 by AimEnigmaClick

Friends With Consequences Ch. 15-20 • 11 by AimEnigmaClick

Friends With Consequences Ch. 21-25 • 12 by AimEnigmaClick

Friends With Consequences Ch. 27-29 • 13 by AimEnigmaClick

Friends With Consequences Ch. 30 • 14 by AimEnigmaClick

Game, Set & Match Ch. 1 by Irishdragon

Game, Set & Match Ch. 2 by Irishdragon

Ghost in a Jewellery Box by Inkent

Ghosts on the Wall by Inkent

God's Eye View by carbinemaster

Grief by oshaw

History by BumblingFool

Home Invasion by Chris_Tee

Ms. Jackson Ch. 1 by jeffincognito

Ms. Jackson Ch. 2 by jeffincognito

Ms. Jackson Ch. 3 by jeffincognito

My Life by DG Hear

My Wife Wddas Wrong by Ephesus14

Orphan's Tale: An Unfair Life, An • 1 • An Orphan's Tale: An Unfair Life by Sigma

Out on a Limb by UpperNorthLeft

Overheard in 750 Words by offkilter123

Penalty in Extra Time, A • 1 • A Penalty in Extra Time by TonyGW

Riptides by norafares

Rob's Fortune by Just Plain Bob

Weird Wendy by imhapless

What Really Happened by John Evans

White Van, The • 1 • The White Van by Just Plain Bob
 

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For sure, I can't comment on the entire story and I am missing a lot of context. From the bits of backstory granted or teased in this chapter, it looked like another long story about a marriage falling apart because of a sexual adventure gone wrong with a creep. A 'Neighbor Chronicles' with an ending or a more aggressive Toxic Attraction. I'm glad I didn't read the 250,000 word series because the overall story wasn't what I'd have enjoyed; I'm glad I read this chapter to get a taste of the larger story and the writer's skill.

Option B was engaging, I only planned to skim it and it sucked me in. For a breakup/revenge/divorce alternate version it was ok. It's very difficult for stories involving a divorce between the two main characters to have a satisfactory ending.


After the Future Is Gone Pt. 1 by NoTalentHack

After the Future Is Gone Pt. 2 by NoTalentHack

Carol's Seduction • 1 • Carol's Seduction Part 1 - The Bet by u/cuckwriter620 (I attached my copy as I think fans of The Bet will enjoy it)

Carol's Seduction • 2 • Carol's Seduction Part 2 - The Warning by u/cuckwriter620

Carol's Seduction • 3 • Carol's Seduction Part 3 - The Challenge Week Begins by u/cuckwriter620

Carol's Seduction • 4 • Carol's Seduction Part 4 - The Gambit by u/cuckwriter620

Carol's Seduction • 5 • Carol's Seduction Part 5 - Not So Innocent by u/cuckwriter620

Carol's Seduction • 6 • Carol's Seduction Part 6 - Consequences by u/cuckwriter620

Coward, The • 1 • The Coward by bruce1971

Crumpled Letter, The • 1 • The Crumpled Letter by Just Plain Bob

End of Our World, The • The End of Our World by NoTalentHack

February Sucks Until May Shines Ch. 1 by Jasonjjones2012

February Sucks Until May Shines Ch. 2 by Jasonjjones2012

February Sucks Until May Shines Ch. 3 by Jasonjjones2012

February Sucks Until May Shines Ch. 4 by Jasonjjones2012

February Sucks Until May Shines Ch. 5 by Jasonjjones2012

February Sucks Until May Shines Ch. 6 by Jasonjjones2012

February Sucks Until May Shines Ch. 7 by Jasonjjones2012

February Sucks Until May Shines Ch. 8 by Jasonjjones2012

February Sucks Until May Shines Ch. 9 by Jasonjjones2012

February Sucks: Same Old Me Pt. 1 by Cockatoo

February Sucks: Same Old Me Pt. 2 by Cockatoo

February Sucks: Same Old Me Pt. 3 by Cockatoo

February Sucks: Same Old Me Pt. 4 by Cockatoo

February Sucks: Same Old Me • 5 • Linda's Legacy by Cockatoo

Friends With Consequences Ch. 1 by AimEnigmaClick

Friends With Consequences Ch. 2 by AimEnigmaClick

Friends With Consequences Ch. 3 by AimEnigmaClick

Friends With Consequences Ch. 4 by AimEnigmaClick

Friends With Consequences Ch. 5 by AimEnigmaClick

Friends With Consequences Ch. 6 by AimEnigmaClick

Friends With Consequences Ch. 7 by AimEnigmaClick

Friends With Consequences Ch. 8-9 by AimEnigmaClick

Friends With Consequences Ch. 10-11 • 9 by AimEnigmaClick

Friends With Consequences Ch. 12-14 • 10 by AimEnigmaClick

Friends With Consequences Ch. 15-20 • 11 by AimEnigmaClick

Friends With Consequences Ch. 21-25 • 12 by AimEnigmaClick

Friends With Consequences Ch. 27-29 • 13 by AimEnigmaClick

Friends With Consequences Ch. 30 • 14 by AimEnigmaClick

Game, Set & Match Ch. 1 by Irishdragon

Game, Set & Match Ch. 2 by Irishdragon

Ghost in a Jewellery Box by Inkent

Ghosts on the Wall by Inkent

God's Eye View by carbinemaster

Grief by oshaw

History by BumblingFool

Home Invasion by Chris_Tee

Ms. Jackson Ch. 1 by jeffincognito

Ms. Jackson Ch. 2 by jeffincognito

Ms. Jackson Ch. 3 by jeffincognito

My Life by DG Hear

My Wife Wddas Wrong by Ephesus14

Orphan's Tale: An Unfair Life, An • 1 • An Orphan's Tale: An Unfair Life by Sigma

Out on a Limb by UpperNorthLeft

Overheard in 750 Words by offkilter123

Penalty in Extra Time, A • 1 • A Penalty in Extra Time by TonyGW

Riptides by norafares

Rob's Fortune by Just Plain Bob

Weird Wendy by imhapless

What Really Happened by John Evans

White Van, The • 1 • The White Van by Just Plain Bob
That is a very similar story. The wife in the Bet was more developed at first, what's odd is that she's really the main character. I think there's more time spent in her POV than anyone else but by the end she's not even acting like a human being anymore. Both ending options paint her as insane and lacking any sense even for her own wellbeing.
 
I just read the epilogue and I think Claire needs some professional help. She's a wounded feral cat.

"Well, I see you haven't grown and changed that much if you lose your shit over a business card. Good luck with your life. I'll say hi to Zane for you."

Zane continuing to breath is the only down side to this ending. one of these husbands will rectify that.
 

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