The stories and authors below were chosen by our readers as the best of 2005. Though these are not the only wonderful authors and stories on Literotica, they are worthy of praise and recognition. Thanks to all of the writers for providing us with hours of hot reading, and to all of the readers for your input, support, and attention.

Winning authors must contact us before May 31st, 2006
to receive their prize.

Best Review /Essay:
My Wedding Vow To You by bearlee
Also Nominated:
Forgiveness by patricia51
In Defense of Love by C.C. Rider
Male Mind for Dummies by cashcrunch
Women Are Nasty, Too by AppleBiter

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Best Romance Story:
Rancher's Dream by RedHairedandFriendly
Also Nominated:
Berlin, 1945 by Man Ray
Picture Perfect Ch. 03 by madame butterfly
Run Ch. 06 by Evil Alpaca
True and Eternal Pt. 03 by DoctorWyldcard

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Best Sci-Fi & Fantasy Story:
The Solitary Arrow Ch. 22 by mack_the_knife
Also Nominated:
A Knight in King Arthur's Court Ch. 11 by brightlyiburn
Daemon & Sunny Ch. 08 by ladyofthemasque
Genie Chronicles Ch. 24 by Joe Brolly
The Sorcerer's Bride by cymry

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Best Text Story With Audio:
Cock Kisses From Dawn Ch. 04 by bearlee
Also Nominated:
Busted by Sexxy Vixen
Teaching Carol Ch. 03 by zenmackie
Teacher's Sex Pet - Plus One by asian_princess
Unscripted Masturbation by bisexplicit

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Best Toys & Masturbation Story:
J is for Jerk-off by Many Feathers
Also Nominated:
Cat Burglar by pixie2001
Jake by impressive
Mira and Alicia: College Roommates by sweetnpetite
Ms. Kitty's Sex Shop by milfhouse

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Best Transsexuals & Crossdressers Story:
Halloween Dress-up by sirhugs
Also Nominated:
Betrayed Ch. 01 by AngelCherysse
Once Upon a Tranny by Art
Something For Everyone by TwistedPlayr
Straight Guy Seduced by CD by Dracthyus

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Best Dutch Language Story:
Sterre Gaat Nova by Black Tulip
Also Nominated:
De Borsten van Vanessa by movies_maidens_n_manmeat
De Perverse Moeder by De Perverse Slet
Interieurverzorgster T/ mrrrts
Onverwacht Genoegen by Amsterdick

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Best French Language Story:
Premiere nuit de Soumission by didijune48
Also Nominated:
Bon Anniversaire Maman by JACQUOU
Fellation by romane
Le Chemin Vers Elle by Jipai
Ses Expériences 01 by goldcaesar

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Best German Language Story:
Als Firmenschlampe abgerichtet by Melanie_for_XXX
Also Nominated:
Anne lernt ihre Familie kennen by rbergmann1
(Fast) zu viel des Guten by McFly
Maries Hintern Teil 02 by hugluhuglu
Stefanie Ch. 19 by hansspunk

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Best Italian Language Story:
* * TIE VOTE * *
A Grande Richiesta by ULISSE
- AND -
Eva by ULISSE
Also Nominated:
Crociera Inaugurale by ULISSE
L'Imprinting by ULISSE
Visto Da Lei by ULISSE

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Best Spanish Language Story:
El Trasero de Angelica by Erotikid
Also Nominated:
El Bar /julio08
ExReina by brunorivera
La Deuda by julio08
Mi Esposa by julio08

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Best Other Language Story:
Dans Met Die Duiwel E/ The_Dolphin
Also Nominated:
Bhateeje Ne Sex Kee Bhookh Mitayee by sumantriguni
Meri Pehli Chudaai by lustycapri_83
Mili Aur Main 01 by nakedindian
Stella & Jebaraj Ch. 02 by vasuk

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Best Erotic Poetry:
Possessed by cloudy
Also Nominated:
A sonnet for Rochester by Stella_Omega
Cocksuckie Virus Strain O-69 by neonurotic
phone sex by sophia jane
Spelunking by Dustystar

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Best Illustrated Poetry:
Sasebo by neonurotic
Also Nominated:
D-tach by 4degrees
Lotus Eaters by Angeline
smoke by minsue
Still Pond by wildsweetone

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Best Non-Erotic Poetry:
Memory Like Glass by Angeline
Also Nominated:
Delusional Ballet by jthserra
Faith- a daughter's smile by sophia jane
Hunters Moon by Sabina_Tolchovsky
Night Dogs by The Mutt

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Best Poetry with Audio:
The Commercialization of the Penis by CharleyH
Also Nominated:
in contemplation of antipathy by FuckDoll
Olympic Condoms by Boxlicker101
Sanguis & Lachryma by KR
The Scottish Lass by LuciousBi-Writes4U