I started writing this a while ago, when someone asked me a seemingly simple question. I've put a lot of thought into it. I'm posting it now, because I finally think it is finished. The question was:Is there one thing that quickly takes you beyond the normal boundaries of yourself? Beyond the . . . (More)

Service... Giving what you don't have to give. Giving when you don't need to give. Giving because you want to give. Damien Hess    

"I wanted to have something to say for this, but I changed my mind. You know what this means." We're seated on the floor, in front of the fire. "I don't want you to change. I want you just as you are. I want you as mine." He places the strip of silver around my neck, and closes it. "In ever . . . (More)

Do not speak unless spoken to.Do not move without permission.If you must speak, or move, raise your hand for acknowledgement first. These rules, while not practical for daily use -- what, with a child and jobs to attend to, along with friends, errands, chores, and other activities -- speak to my co . . . (More)

The first D/s relationship that I was involved in was not officially called such. The level of respect and control was there, but the names were not. I gave to him. He was a liar, a fake, and totally unreliable. The second was with a man who couldn't respect himself, much less me. Another liar. He . . . (More)

"Are you my slave?" He asked. "No," I replied without thinking. And that, I tried to explain, is exactly why I said no. Because I will simply tell him No to such things, without consulting anyone. Because I'm feisty, and rebellious, and there's not a damn thing that I will ever do simply because h . . . (More)

You: I think I'm gonna do this, so that you can have alone time. Me: I don't really need alone time. I'd rather you stay with me. You: Well, I already told (other person) that I was going to. I know you don't like to cancel things. So why say 'I think' when what you really mean is 'I am?' Why pre . . . (More)

A collar. How do I even begin to explain how much that means to me? Or the difference between what we will have, and a 'play' collar. I will start by saying that it is the same one I asked for long ago. Same man. Same piece of metal. Wide, silver, a pretty pattern, and screws at the back that make . . . (More)

I am tentative and careful with my true desires. The hunger in me is stifled. Dampened down until no one can hear it. I'm scared, you see. If I let you know just how much I want -- how much I need -- the things I hunger for, that gives you power. Not the pretend power where you tell me what you wa . . . (More)

I suppose I could post this on The Other Side, but it's not really about sex. So, instead, I'll just start off with a warning; My more squeamish readers should skip this one.   I have a fascination with blood. Yesterday, I went to my regular checkup, and I made sure to request the full spect . . . (More)