In the manner of Gregory Maguire, who provided us with a version of the childhood standard The Wizard of Oz through the eyes of the "wicked" witch, I have re-written my favorite BDSM story, Both Master and Slave, written by Martin Sharpe (published in 2001 by Silver Moon Books in Great Britain), from the point of view of the submissive, rather than the Master, who was Mr. Sharpe's narrator. I hope that fans of the original book will accept my version for the tribute that it is meant to be.
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"She sounds very nice, Master," I said when at last Master took the gag out of my mouth. "But who exactly is Fuckpuppet?"
"She's wonderful," Master replied. "She's a bit younger than you are, but much more experienced; she can take an awful lot of pain. It will do you good to talk to another slave. She's the property of a master named Dave, who owns a chain of fish and chip shops. They're important figures in the South London S&M scene."
I looked and sounded surprised as I asked, "You mean there are enough people like us for a whole social group?" However, it did not occur to me to be surprised that the phrase "people like us" indicated my allegiance to Master and our lifestyle together.
Master smiled and nodded. "There are parties. Clubs. It's a whole subculture involving thousands of people. I'll take you to the 'Torture Garden' some time; you'll be able to see hundreds of perverts dancing together. Real freaks. You'll be amazed."
"And this party?" I asked.
"They hold it every second Saturday of the month. It's a bit of an institution. I haven't been to one for a while. This will be a fancy dress affair, so it'll be a good first outing. You'll be able to get your feet wet without being whipped raw in front of a lot of strangers. Sometimes the accent of a party is on heavy pain, which can be quite daunting for a beginner."
My apprehensions showed in my face and in my voice as I asked, "Does fancy dress mean I will have to wear something erotic?"
"Slutty is the word you're looking for," Master responded. "You'll dress like a whore, and a slave."
"But that is just as bad as if I had become a stripper, Master," I argued. "Word will get around, and I will lose my job."
"There isn't the slightest risk of that," Master said reassuringly. "These people are all on the same side. Besides, nobody would be crazy enough to betray a group of people who own literally thousands of whips, handcuffs, and gags."
Since I still looked worried, Master added, "If you have the slightest doubts, you can hide your face."
"You mean wear dark glasses or something?" I sought clarification and reassurance. "I would only show off my body?"
Master grinned and replied, "Exactly. Unless you've been more promiscuous than I think you have, nobody's going to recognize your tits."
"What sort of outfit do you have in mind?" I inquired, not noticing that my curiosity was so immediately engaged that I did not even register the incongruity of calmly discussing my first, and very revealing, public appearance in my role as Master's slave.
"I'll have to think about that," Master said.
On the evening of the party, I waited, as instructed, in front of the dressing table in the main bedroom. Other than the gold Hard Candy nail polish Master had me apply to my nails earlier that day, I was naked.
When Master entered the bedroom, I of course gave him a deep cunt curtsey, and said, "I cannot wait to see what you have prepared for me, Master."
Master frowned and asked, "Did someone give you permission to speak?"
"No, Master," I said. "Sorry, Master."
"That's all right," Master said. "As this is a special night, you can talk if you want to."
"Thank you, Master," I said. "Are you going to make my face up for me?"
"What would be the point of that," Master scornfully replied. "Nobody's going to see it. I shall, however, be putting make-up on your tits." Master then applied blusher to my breasts, giving them a healthy glow, and then performed the same service for my buttocks. Then Master applied a little beige lipstick to my nipples, and added a little golden glitter to my pubic hair.
Next, Master presented two tiny wooden beehives (no bigger than his thumb) that dangled from yellow silk ribbons with yellow plastic clips at the ends. I was taken aback by the clips, staring at them in fascination whilst Master attached them to my nipples, but they really were quite gentle. "They do not hurt at all, Master," I said with gratitude.
"They will by the end of the evening," Master replied. "That's why you're going to need something on your hands, so you're not tempted to ease the pain by taking them off."
I watched in disbelief as Master plunged each of my hands into an empty honey jar with a brass ring around its neck. Attached to the rings were golden half-handcuffs, which Master quickly locked into place around each wrist.
"What are you going to use to hide my face, Master," I asked.