Tentacle Tied
by Zeina Khalem
Genre: Erotic Short Story
A cabin getaway gives one traveler more than she
bargained for when she finds something lurking in the hot springs nearby...
What is something unique about you?
I’m polyamorous, so that’s bound to make my idea of a happily
ever after different than monogamous romances. Having practiced ethical
non-monogamy for nearly a decade, being polyamorous isn’t this wild, strange
thing to me. It’s just my life!
Just like any other relationship, sometimes my relationships
can get hard. My partners and I have conflicts we must work through just like
anyone else. But overall, I’d like to challenge the idea that non-monogamy must
be inherently difficult. I’ve got an amazing polycule with partners and
metamours whom I love. I wouldn’t want my life any other way.
So I try to reflect my polyamorous life in my works. Tentacle
Tied is a short story and a bit of a dark romance, considering it involves,
well, a monster. I won’t spoil anything, but I think the ending is purposefully
open-ended in a way that reflects polyamory. For example, you may have a comet
partner who only comes into town twice a year. You care for each other and set
bounds and expectations for your relationship that work for both of you. Who
wouldn’t want a sexy hot springs monster to visit whenever they need a good
tangle?
What kind of world ruler would you be?
In the deepest, darkest depths of my man-eating heart, I am
the GIF of Galadriel proclaiming, “All shall love me and despair!” (Would I
have turned down the ring and passed the test? Unclear!) Whose ego doesn’t wish to be adored and feared by
all?
But I like writing about utopian societies – think Star Trek,
not Middle Earth. A pansexual, socialist, post-scarcity, space-faring future
sounds pretty rad to me, which is why I’m writing a sci-fi romance novel in
that setting. The other alternative to this question would be me ruling the
galaxy as a consciousness transferred into an all-powerful, algorithm-based AI
that optimizes society. (Except, of course, such systems rarely work as
intended.)
What can we expect from you in the future?
I’m currently working on an anthology of sexy short stories
titled Sexy Shorts! Two of the stories are free to read online on
my website and I’ll be releasing more on my Patreon
as I go.
The unofficial theme of the anthology is “On the Edge,”
focusing on sexy situations that may happen barely outside of the public eye,
falling just shy of exhibitionism. The two stories that are currently available
to read are Up the Stairs and On the Beach.
I’m also working on a sci-fi romance novel set in a
technologically advanced, post-scarcity future called Bound
by Stardust that follows a mismatched Earther and Spacer through
some galaxy-scorching adventures. Think Star Trek but significantly sexier,
gayer, sluttier, and a little kinky to boot, with replicators, holodecks, and sexytimes
in space!
Can you tell us a little bit about the
characters in Tentacle Tied?
Neither of the characters in Tentacle Tied has a name. I
imagine the first-person narrator to be an independent, outdoorsy femme who has
a long trail of well-worn hiking boots behind her and a camping setup ready in
her trunk for her next weekend trip up the mountains. She’s not afraid to
explore on her own, even into the woods where mysterious creatures may live. In
other words, she’s not like me at all! (I’d be happy if I never camp again a
day in my life.)
The tentacle monster, on the other hand, is a bit of a
mystery. All the narrator knows is that the creature lives in a hot spring.
You’ll have to read the story to learn more about them.
What did you enjoy most about writing this
book?
Tentacle erotica is a niche topic. I’ve actually never
written this type of erotica before, but I really enjoyed being able to play
within a new and unfamiliar set of scenarios and tropes.
I also really enjoyed diving into a character who’s neutral
or ambiguous like the creature. The rules are different when you’re dealing
with unfathomable monsters from the deep, you know?
Pen or typewriter or computer?
My writing process involves a mix of handwriting and typing.
I love handwriting first drafts because I get too obsessive with editing if I
type. When I’m handwriting, I have to move forward because it’s a lot harder to
edit while I write, especially if I’m working with pen and paper.
I also love the
tactile feel of pen on paper, specifically extra fine sharpies. I have a couple
dozen notebooks and legal pads filled with my scribbles. But eventually, I
started handwriting on my tablet with a note-taking app. Even though the
tactile feel isn’t the same on my tablet, I can organize all of my notes and
drafts and keep working on them wherever and whenever I want.
I also enjoy handwriting first drafts because the act of
transferring my handwritten draft into a typed document helps me do a first
round of edits as I go!
What are you currently reading?
I usually read romantic fiction, but recently I picked up a
non-fiction book called The Art of Gathering, which considers why and how
people gather.
I’ve always enjoyed hosting and organizing gatherings and
events amongst friends. Whatever I know about hosting, I learned mostly from
the women in my family – my mother, my aunt, and my grandmother. They gave me a
solid foundation to build on, but The Art of Gathering goes deeper into the
heart of what brings us together and how to best cater our gatherings to the
kind of experiences we want them to be. The more I think about it, the more I
realize just how pivotal gathering is to our lives – and the book delivers many
gems of wisdom on the topic.
This is an erotic 18+ mature short story featuring tentacles and sexual themes.
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About
the Author
Zeina lives in the wild west and marvels at
the weather every day. She tries to avoid cliches but sometimes can’t resist.
She likes pole dancing, drawing, and feminism.
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Website: https://sociallyrockward.com
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This sounds like a short story I would enjoy reading.
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