Another one could be 'Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit' by Jeanette Winterson. It tells the story of a young girl's experiences in a religious community while also exploring her lesbian identity. It's a story full of beautiful prose and deep emotional exploration.
There are many great lesbian - themed stories that focus on love, friendship, and self - discovery. For example, 'Rubyfruit Jungle' by Rita Mae Brown. It's a story about a young lesbian coming of age, dealing with family, society, and her own identity in a very real and relatable way.
Stories of adventure with female protagonists are also great alternatives. For example, the 'Hunger Games' series has a strong female lead and her relationships with other female characters are based on survival, trust and mutual respect, rather than any erotic elements.
One could be a story about a gay jock who overcomes prejudice in his sports team. He shows great determination and through his skills and positive attitude, he changes the minds of his teammates. It's a story of acceptance and breaking barriers.
In some young adult novels, like 'Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe', there are subplots or characters that are lesbians. The story is mainly about friendship, self - discovery, and family relationships, and the lesbian relationship is presented as just another form of normal human connection, without any inappropriate content.
Empowerment is also a key theme. In a world where cowboys are often thought of as male, lesbian cowgirls can break the stereotype, show their strength and capabilities, and be empowered in their own right. They can be excellent horse riders, great ranchers, and prove that gender doesn't limit their skills and achievements.
Another one is 'Little Women'. It tells the story of four sisters. Their relationships are full of love, sisterly quarrels, and growth together. It is a great example of non - erotic but very touching female relationships.
A story about friendship. For example, two friends go on a hiking trip. They face challenges together, like getting lost, but they use their wits and the skills they have to find their way back. They support each other, share food and water, and at the end, their friendship becomes even stronger.
The term 'pain slut' is inappropriate and offensive in most contexts. However, if we were to look at it non - erotically, perhaps it could be seen as someone who endures a lot of physical or mental pain stoically, like an athlete who pushes through intense training pain.
One common theme is trust. In these stories, the characters, whether in a romantic or platonic BDSM - inspired relationship, need to build a high level of trust. For example, when one partner takes on a dominant role, the submissive partner has to trust that she won't be pushed too far. Another theme is communication. They must communicate their boundaries, desires, and fears clearly. This is crucial in any BDSM - related relationship to ensure the well - being of both parties.
Friendship is also a big theme. Sometimes, a deep friendship between two women can gradually turn into something more. This evolution of relationship, from friendship to love, is often explored in non - erotic lesbian stories. It shows how love can grow out of a strong bond of friendship.
In the story 'Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe', the characters explore their identities including their sexual orientations in a very innocent and profound way. The characters can be considered as having dominant traits in different aspects of the story, like being brave in facing their true selves.