I have been a long-time lurker, but I finally created an account to say that I absolutely love this story.  I've read through from Chapter 1 several times, (though I admit I come back and cherry pick the more sensual scenes when the mood strikes me) but from start to finish, there are a few things that strike me with every reading session. 

Even after I-don't-know-how-many re-reads, I cannot get over is how sensual this story is.  You constantly engage the imagination with details for all 5 senses, and frame the sensations in a way that the reader constantly desires to experience more.  I also enjoy how you maintain tension throughout the story; you use little things like the townspeople leaving and Vela's need to react for survival, or the build-up to discovering Leo through the wall, to keep the reader engaged - and then you build the tension into something sexual.  Finally come the scenes that bring many of us here, and your pacing and detail in the height of passion does not disappoint.

I suppose rather than waxing rhapsodic, I should cut to the chase and say that I find the story and characters engaging, appealing, and, well, quite sensual.  I've long held oral vore at arm's length, as something deeply alluring, but with too much danger and all too oft holding the promise of tragedy at the end, but the soft, relatively safe vore you portray has made me a convert.  That being said, if you wish to continue with the vaginal insertion scenes, I will be here eagerly awaiting them.

I very much look forward to the next chapter of this story.  Please keep writing, for we will definitely be here to partake of the fruit of your efforts.  And, most importantly, Thank You for all you have written thus far.

I have enjoyed this story immensely.  Great premise, great setting, solid and developing shrinking mechanics, solid dynamic between the oppressive giants in the company and the oppressed residents.  I enjoyed the first dozen chapters without reserve.  I wish I had left comments on the other chapters singing this story's praises.

This last chapter, however, leaves a bad taste.  I get that Claire's thought processes are unbalanced where Jazmin is concerned.  I get that Justin is worried about Ally, and that could impair his thinking a bit.  But between the three of them, two of whom are engineers /city planners, this 'plan' for rescue doesn't pass the smell check.  It's very plot driven, which is a disservice to your well-written characters.

Don't get me wrong, the breakfast bit is great, the fetishy bits are cute and enjoyable, or speak well to those who enjoy cruelty, Rae's response to being found is solid, but I have some problems with how this went down.

1. They split the party.  Yes, I know that saying "don't split the party" is kinda cliche, and is generally not such a bad thing, but splitting their group was literally the only thing that put them in more danger than just walking away.  The only way Jazmin posed any real threat to them is if they confronted her in the exact manner they did - alone and letting her get the drop on them.  I can ALMOST buy the fact that they had 2 objectives, one of which was pressing, being enough to decide the party could be split, but it still smells very fishy. 

Again, don't get me wrong, I'm not saying you shouldn't have split them - obviously that was the only way to make things go this way - but I woukd highly recommend presenting a more compelling reason for not just going to get Ally first.

2. Their plan was all or nothing.  If they failed, that's it, they're playing from the back foot - quite possibly literally, as they would be small enough.  There's no attempt to inform any sort of local authority, or an understanding friend, or an internet conspiracy theorist.  If they screw up, they're toast.  That seems like something Brooke at the least should have thought of.  And I do apologize if I somehow missed this, but why are the local police not involved?  They are clearly dealing with what is clearly abduction, kidnapping, and from what Jazmin has hinted at, sexual abuse, rape, and likely manslaughter/murder.  Again, if I missed the explanation, that's on me and I apoligize for raising the point, but I don't see why the authorities were never brought in, under any pretense.

3. The lack of any sort of protection.  They went into hostile territory, with their freedom, if not their lives on the line, and they brought nothing to defend themselves.  Not an empty wine bottle, not a can of mace or pepper spray, nothing.  Again, it seems poorly thought out.

4. Once the Taylor's returned, there was no attempt to call for help.  Did Brooke not bring a cell phone?

Just to clarify, I am not trying to criticise the direction you took the story.  I'm sure having all of the heroes tiny and in trouble will make for a thrilling next chapter.  I can't wait to see what comes next!

I'm just... You have written such wonderful characters, I feel like the way this went down was a disservice to them.  There needed to be additional factors.  Perhaps they expect the Taylor's to bring Rae with them as a toy, but he's at a Meet & Greet with his wife RIGHT NOW and will be back tonight.  Now there's a pressing need to go to the Taylor's eesidence, or Rae is in danger if Jazmin gets word back to them.

Regarding telling others, perhaps they are too scared to act, or the authorities won't believe them / they have been paid off.  I feel like this is a wide avenue of approach that needed to be narrowed, if not closed.

Weapons can be left at the front door when it's clear no one is home, or while handling a tiny.  This one stretches credulity a bit, but would be acceptable, and fitting for the characters.

Again, I'm sorry if this comes across as an attack against you or your writing, because it's not intended to be.  You have a talent, and a great story in progress here.  One in which I've been emotionally invested for some time now (again, sorry for not commenting sooner).  I just saw several decisions here as a disservice to these great characters, and couldn't help but shout my frustration to the rooftops (sorry about the eardrums).

Again, thank you for bringing us these characters, I'm loving the story, I'm really looking forward to seeing where it goes next! I just had to get that off my chest.

(Follow-up to my previous review)

Since I've read this chapter, I've had an indescribably odd craving for cream of mushroom soup.  I blame and thank you.

Ooh, very intriguing premise.  I've never been a fan of dream sequences - all too often they're used as an info dump, a "what if" scenario that is only tangential to the story, or to remove the consequences a powerful, evocative, attention-grabbing scene.  I have to admit, I like how you used the dream here.  It's the basis for the conflict that follows.  It's not imagery for the sake of spectacle, without consequences moving forward; rather it's the very kernel of the conflict within the MC.

I would consider this a strong start - it sets the tone well, sets the hook for the following chapters, and doesn't bog us down with exposition.  I'm looking forward to seeing what comes next!

That--was hot.  Wow.  Great story.  I always feel a bit guilty when I enjoy a fatal vore story, but I love the dynamic between Bruna and Mia.  Their openness and instant connection would typically have me calling bulls---, but with the intensity of the situation, the passion each had for vore - I can believe they hooked up after that.  Props to Mia's character for her courage.  Also, the sexy times at the end was much appreciated.  I'm looking forward to what you come up with next.

I'm absolutely loving what you're doing with this story.  Your approach blending humor, intrigue, suspense, and low-key danger has been a delight.

The process of humanising Chloe has been handled with care since chapter 1, and I'm glad to see that continue.  She is attentive, learns quickly, and now even values Mika's beliefs to this point that she's fighting both her own instincts and valid excuses to do what she has been told is the right thing.  I pray Mika never does anything to betray that immense trust.  Chloe is so innocent and adorable, it almost hurts my heart that such a character cannot realistically maintain that worldview, especially not with what's coming.  I also have to applaud her generally positive interactions with humans.  It's strangely inspiring; in part because the natural-born maneater is so friendly with her natural prey, but also that someone so isolated has been so open and outgoing.  If I spend a weekend at home, it barely recharges enough energy to go back into the world and deal with people.  Thank god for Monster Energy Drinks.  Huh.  I wonder...

Emilia's character is fantastic for these "Bad Guy POV" scenes.  Sure you're upping the tension by giving us the view into the enemy camp to show just what the heroes are up against, but seeing it through the lens of a reluctant participant - and possible turncoat - adds a lot of nuance to what is displayed.  It keeps the tone thrilling without becoming cruel or malicious. 

It's interesting to see two different individuals from two different species slowly being directed to a human-free diet.  The morality of such a thing is something I've honestly wrangled with for years, particularly after reading TheWiking2000's Sexting With a Giantess.  While I cannot see a natural path to the development of a physically far superior predator that relies on its prey to maintain a social lifestyle, while the prey simultaneously knows that the predator is, in fact, a predator, I had to ask myself if such a society could be stable, and if so, is the aplroach of the giantess maintaining her feeding habits on the populace morally just.  I'm curious to see how your answer to that question is expressed through Chloe and Emilia.

*head bonk with "teehee" and side tongue*

Ok, enough philosophying, back to the review.

I was NOT expecting the blood test, the result of said test, nor the implications from it, so that was a shift not just for the story, but my expectations as well.  It was perfectly timed coming just before the reveal that there's a much larger stage, and far more sinister plot looming in the background.

Oklahoma the unwitting mole is a nice narrative control valve, helping you keep the MC's on task, while adding humor and reminding us of the power of a neko.  I can't help but wonder if that was part of the commissioner's concept, or your own twist.

TLDR: Thanks for the chapter, things are thrilling and exciting, and I'm anxiously awaiting the next chapter in 2 weeks time!  Also, I have moral questions about social predator-prey interactions.

An enjoyable story.  Fairly classic "giant encounters tiny and vore ensues" framing.  

I am a little confused why Sean didn't try to escape before he was already in Vanessa's clutches.  I see the line, "he didn't have the chance to get away," but detailing a mad dash, or explaining that he was frozen with fear would be a solid touch, both to provide description and to flesh out his character a little more.

I also want to say I'm not understanding why Vanessa wanted to know more about the tiny before eating him.  Is she a psychopath?  Does she keep a log of the stories of the tinies she eats?  The last line about her complete indifference seems to contradict her initial interest.  The reason behind that character trait provides a lot of context to the rest of the story.  If she sees asking after the tiny's circumstances as polite, or good, meaning it's driven by morals, then there's some dissonance with her view of tinies as food and it being only right that she eat them.  If her impetus for asking is because she's trying to scare them, then it could be either a taste preference, or she's cruel.  If she gets off on it, then she's cruel and kinky.  I feel like the descriptions are misleading or contradictory enough that a clear reason cannot be inferred.

A giantess asking for details about a tiny she's going to eat anyway is uncommon, and I feel like fleshing out the WHY of that would help elevate a piece like this.

If the above seems negative, please don't take it as such.  I see a promising story from a promising writer.  Praise for the piece is well earned, and I definitely enjoyed it, but I know as a fellow newbie in this forest of giants I would be thankful to have others provide critique with any praise my story, so I hope you find this helpful.  I'm definitely looking forward to what you come up with next.

And most importantly, thank you for your bravery in sharing this story, and for your contribution to the community!

P.S. Great Username!

I love almost everything about this finale.  The couple moving to a smaller, accepting piece of civilization, the welcoming townspeople, their wonderful coupling once they've been reunited - it's all wonderful.  This is the ending the two of them deserved, at least until they take the next step in their lives, and you deopped plenty of breadcrumbs to suggest how that might go.

The one thing I would have liked to see, is Lanz finding a reason to live for himself.  I'm so glad that Miriam can be and is that for him, but to be truly healthy, he needs something for himself as well, if only to avoid becoming lost in his incredible partner.  However, it's only been 6 months.  There's plenty of time for him to heal, and to grow as a person, and this ending leaves that as a possibility.

Thank you so much for the time and effort you put into this story, and thank you for sharing it with us.  Stranded With The Enemy has been a powerful, captivating, detailed, and living story, and I am sad to see it end.  I suppose I will have to console myself by diving into the next couple chapters of Twin Sizes, which I haven't had a chance to read yet.

Thank you again, and well fucking done.

Loving this story!

I'm really hoping the discussion about The Man Called Revolver is showing its greater relevance here (the gun twirl is a great callback to suggest it is).  Great twist, great foreshadowing, great callback, I'm just in awe.  (I'm also thankful to see Lanz's tiny contact wasn't female.  No need to conflate the current situation with April 30th, at least not at this stage.)

I'm excited to see what happens next!

Awww, that was absolutely adorable!  Lanz is growing as a person, embracing the side of himself kept forcibly suppressed for so long.  He expressed himself quite well.  And then poor Miriam is catching feelings.  I hope that's a chronic concern.

The tooth has me quite intrigued.  My guess is tracker, since a suicide tooth probably would have cracked with that extraction method.  Glad to see Lanz is taking steps to distance himself from his bloodsoaked past, and to hold onto the woman he has.