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Strange Lust

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The title of Scott Carpenter's book, Strange Lust, says it all. This is a collection of more than twenty short stories of erotica that each end with a twist. The endings range from the bizarre to the comical and everything in between. Each will make you stop and think.

Stephanie and Don, a young couple driving their jeep to a weekend-getaway cabin, become aroused during the trip. Unable to contain their urges, they pull onto the shoulder of the road. Just as their passion climaxes, they realize they are not alone.

Another story shows how sometimes irony and humor go hand in hand. A husband known for his excessive extra-marital affairs and his wife seek help for their problems. As a last resort, they employ the assistance of a hypnotist. After the husband confesses in detail about his extracurricular activities, the hypnotist uses the power of suggestion to limit his attractions to only his wife. Will the plan work?

A story entitled "The Quickie" was quick, and whimsical. Written completely in dialogue, it said so much with so little. Very creative and good for a day's worth of laughs.

Kate is 28, single, and on her way to meet who she hopes will be the man of her dreams. They met on the Internet but, until now, have not met in person. When she arrives at her destination and steps off the plane into the airport, she is pleased to find he is more attractive than his picture. Or is he?

Rachell and Lars seem to be a perfect match when they meet at a college party; both dressed in black with piercings adorning various body parts. When their passions take over, more than their legs become entangled.

Carpenter aims his collection, Strange Lust, toward a mature reader. With graphic language and descriptions rich in detail, these episodes are hard-edged and while many of the stories end with funny plot twists, the humor is not for everyone.