All posts by Marc Manther

Geboren 1976 in Bredstedt, Nordfriesland. Studium der Informatik an der CAU in Kiel. Arbeitet heute in der Softwareentwicklung. Lebt mit seiner Frau Sandra und den Katzen Mandu und Tharsis in einem Haus im Westen der Stadt.

The Story of Candaules: From Pride to Doom

The ancient tale of King Candaules of Lydia, transmitted primarily through the Greek historian Herodotus, is a fascinating study of the destructive power of obsession and the fatal consequences of transgressed boundaries. The Starting Point: Blind Pride Candaules ruled over the prosperous kingdom of Lydia in Asia Minor in the 8th century BC. He was … Continue reading The Story of Candaules: From Pride to Doom

Desire Beyond the Default – Writing Body Diversity as Erotic Reality

Away from “still attractive” The most common mistake in body diversity in erotic prose is not a lack of intention, but the tone. As soon as the text sounds as if it has to ‘save’ something, the eroticism is lost. “She’s not slim, but…” is not an observation, but a judgment with an attached apology. … Continue reading Desire Beyond the Default – Writing Body Diversity as Erotic Reality

Money Talks: The iconic format from Reality Kings

Today, we’re diving into one of the most legendary series in adult entertainment: “Money Talks” from Reality Kings. This series has not only thrilled countless fans, but also had a lasting impact on the reality porn genre. Let’s go through the history, concept, and special nuances step by step. The beginning of the format “Money … Continue reading Money Talks: The iconic format from Reality Kings

The role of legs in erotic encounters

When we think about erotic scenes, many of us first think of the upper body. But dramaturgically, legs are often more powerful. They determine posture, closeness, and balance. They decide how a person moves, opens up, or protects themselves. The first step—building tension before anything happens Imagine a small bar, dim lighting, jazz playing in … Continue reading The role of legs in erotic encounters

Rituals of New Beginnings – The Erotic Power of Initiation

In erotic literature, a new beginning is rarely just a decision, but rather an event that takes hold of the body and carries it away. Initiations are the tool that transforms a vague “from now on” into an unambiguous “now it’s happening.” They mark the moment when intention turns into action and the body becomes … Continue reading Rituals of New Beginnings – The Erotic Power of Initiation

The Navel in Erotic Fiction – Writing from the Body’s Center

Why the navel hits so hard, so fast The navel is tiny, but dramaturgically huge. It sits exactly where upper and lower body meet. It isn’t “obviously sexy” like breasts or a penis, and it isn’t as explicitly intimate as vulva or anus. That’s precisely why it works: it’s a hinge. Touching the navel means … Continue reading The Navel in Erotic Fiction – Writing from the Body’s Center

“The Eleven Thousand Rods” by Guillaume Apollinaire (1907)

Guillaume Apollinaire’s Les Onze Mille Verges ou les Amours d’un Hospodar is considered one of the most provocative and linguistically playful erotic works in French literature. The novel is short but extremely dense, full of grotesque, comical, sadistic, and surreal episodes—a typical example of Apollinaire’s anarchic relationship to eroticism, humor, and the avant-garde. Content and … Continue reading “The Eleven Thousand Rods” by Guillaume Apollinaire (1907)

The Art of Revelation – From Suggestion to Exposure

In erotic writing, “revelation” is not simply the moment when fabric falls or a body part becomes visible. Dramaturgically, revelation is the point where something that has only been hinted at becomes undeniable — a body, a secret, a desire. Nudity without buildup is just information. Nudity with buildup is an event. Your job as … Continue reading The Art of Revelation – From Suggestion to Exposure

Micro-Dramaturgy – What Erotic Writers Can Learn from Chinese Short-Form Series

Across China, a new storytelling format is reshaping the narrative landscape: micro-dramas. These ultra-short series run for just one to three minutes per episode, yet many stretch across dozens or even hundreds of installments. They deliver love stories, revenge arcs, family intrigues, and erotic tension at the speed of a scroll.“Micro-dramaturgy” is the art of … Continue reading Micro-Dramaturgy – What Erotic Writers Can Learn from Chinese Short-Form Series