Unspecific role reversal world of pure imagination ruled by a beautiful and terrifying Queen. A poor dancer aspire to be at her service.
Forget handsome men, in this world there is space only for pretty boys.
All characters are 18+.
Be a pretty boy for me
The air hung heavy, a stagnant soup of sweat and desperation. Heat pressed down like a physical weight, but the oppressive atmosphere wasn't the worst part. It was the grease. Cheap oil, coating his skin from a dozen previous performances, clung stubbornly despite meager attempts at washing with a chipped basin of lukewarm water. But tonight was the "
big performance night
," as Master Gregor, the owner of the famous establishment, put it, the night most of the high nobles attended to at the end of their boring weeks and Elias didn't even have time to moan about it. He had to remember why he was doing this, as always.
Of course, it was for the money. Food didn't pay for itself. But Elias knew his ultimate goal intimately, the impossible dream he kept close to his heart. So, he practiced his usual routine - a series of suggestive shimmies, hip thrusts, and all the moves to make his plump ass look good. He prepared until he was ready to perform in front of the leering eyes of the noblewomen who drooled at the slightest hint of bare skin. As with every performance night, he scanned the crowd, hoping to see the only pair of eyes that mattered - the Queen's.
Ah, the Queen!
Master Gregor loved to paint a picture of her as a cold-hearted bitch, a praying mantis who kept the men she desired secluded, beating them for amusement and making them cry like babies. Venomous words spoken by the very man who bent over backward for every coin that trickled down from her and her court. Although Elias knew better.
The Queen herself was a creature both terrifying and divine. Her beauty, honed by generations of ruthless ancestors, could steal a man's breath with a single, languid glance. She was a storm sculpted from marble, a woman who craved power as much as she craved pleasure.
Men flocked to her court like moths to a flame, drawn by a potent allure that was equal parts fear and desire. They served her with fanatical devotion, fully aware of being mere playthings in the grand game she orchestrated. Yet, a touch of her hand, a husky whisper in their ear, was a prize more coveted than any crown. A night spent in her bed was a legend whispered amongst them, a terrifying and exhilarating dance that could leave men broken, forever marked by her touch, a testament to her power and the exquisite cruelty of her games.
Then there were the most special ones, kept in her not-so-secret
harem
, unseen by the public and the subject of countless, outlandish rumors. Elias desperately craved to be part of that hidden world of pleasure, most of his days spent daydreaming about it.
But as with every night, he searched the crowd in vain. The Queen was known for her love for a good dance show, particularly one involving strategically placed, skimpy clothing and men with impressive physiques who weren't afraid to leave little to the imagination. The current establishment was the most well-known and popular in the court, the Queen's favorite! Still, he has never seen her.
Pathetic.
That's what he was. A jester in a court of fools. He gritted his teeth and plastered a forced smile onto his face, enduring the performance until the very end.
"You know," a raspy voice of Master Gregor after the show, "you'd make a lot more money if you whored yourself out to the leeches outside. Me and you. A virgin boy is worth a fortune nowadays."
Yes, he knew. Of course, he knew.
A weary sigh escaped Elias' lips. "Yeah, yeah," he muttered, more to himself than Master Gregor, "Just happy the show's over. I need to wash myself." He shuffled towards the back, already picturing the cool relief of water cleansing the night's grime.
Before he could disappear down the familiar hallway, a rough hand clamped onto his shoulder. Master Gregor, his face a mask of avarice, stood before him. "Actually," he drawled, "you only have time for a quick refresh, boy. You were requested for a private dance show."
Elias froze. Private dance shows were never about the dance. A knot of dread tightened in his stomach. "What theβ?" he sputtered, the question dying on his lips. "You know I don't do that, even when I'm requested!"
Gregor's smile remained fixed, but his eyes narrowed. "You can't back out this time, special guests" he said with a steely edge to his voice.
"I refuse!" Elias' voice rose in desperate defiance. "Let me go to my room!"
Gregor's smile faltered, replaced by a dangerous glint. "I said you were requested and you can't back out this time," he repeated, his voice low and menacing. "
No is not an option
. Or do you want to be back on the street, starving and begging from petty thieves, do you prefer to give you ass to them instead of some noble lady?"
Elias flinched. He knew the answer.
"No... Iβ" his voice trailed off, lost in the echo of Gregor's words.
"Good," Gregor cut him off. "Don't make me force you. Or I will pick you up myself if I need to."
Elias had heard whispers from the other dancers, rumors exchanged in hushed tones about the private shows. Fear, cold and primal, coiled around his heart.
Elias followed Master Gregor down a dimly lit corridor. The air grew thick with the cloying sweetness of exotic perfume, a sickly scent that did little to mask the underlying tension. Finally, Master Gregor stopped before a heavy velvet curtain. Pushing it aside, he gave Elias a shove.
Elias stumbled into the room and smelled the dust and something musky, a scent that sent shivers down his spine.
He was blindfolded, unable to see the faceless figure that awaited him. His body was bare, except from the faded makeup and display of cheap knock-off jewelries across his chest and torso. Gone were the skimpy and mesh fabrics around his waist, gone was the sense of security of the stage. He was exposed and vulnerable in the intimate space.
He stood there, frozen, as Master Gregor exited the room, leaving him alone with the unknown and his pounding heart. A bruise, hot and tender, bloomed on his upper arm, a harsh reminder of Master Gregor's callous grip.
"Good evening" Elias whispered, feeling dumb and unprepared.
The air crackled with unspoken anticipation. A whispered conversation swirled around him, a language of veiled desires and hidden power. Then, he felt someone coming closer to him slowly circling him like a predator assessing its prey. Even blindfolded, he could feel piercing eyes studying him.
"Milena, you always have the best taste, this must be the best ass I have ever seen" a warm voice purred, laced with amusement. "Come on, pretty thing, dance." The woman rejoined the lady called Milena, leaving him room for his dance.
The sensual and familiar music from his performance echoed in his ears, saving him from further embarrassment. Elias closed his eyes, the darkness behind the blindfold a small comfort. He channeled the practiced movements.
He knew that, unlike his previous performance, they could perfectly see his half-hard cock bouncing around and the oil oozing out his asshole and falling down his legs, both unwanted curtseys of his Master. He ignored it and still tried hard to focus on swaying his hips in a slow, sinuous roll. His hands danced in the air, tracing invisible patterns, his muscles flexed and relaxed with each deliberate step, a response to their unspoken demands. That was what he was used to. Make the crowd want and desire him.
Despite the practiced movements, Elias felt a raw vulnerability he hadn't anticipated. He was no longer the performer in control of the stage; here, he was a specimen on display, his every move scrutinized by these unknown women.
A dark bargain formed in his mind. Could he endure this and turn it all into a twisted advantage? Who were these mysterious ladies, cloaked in darkness and with an unspoken power that even Master Gregor couldn't deny as he always had done for him before? Perhaps they were just stepping stones to finally reach the Queen.
Hi thoughts and choreography screeched to a halt when a soft ring-adorned hand, cool against his heated skin, cupped his asscheek. A low hum escaped the unseen figure, a sound that sent shivers down Elias' spine. It was a sound of appreciation, of anticipation - the very thing he'd desperately tried to avoid. Here, in this room of shadows, his carefully constructed facade, his desperate hopes crumbled to dust.
The two feminine voices, laced with amusement, cut through the thick perfume-laden air.
"Do you think he really is a virgin?" the voice behind him voice purred, the question leaving no room for doubt about their intentions.
A soft, warm hand stroked his arm, sending a jolt through his body. The same voice, closer this time, spoke in a husky whisper that sent a wave of nausea crashing through him. "Are you really a virgin, pretty boy?"
His mind raced. Was it a trick question? Could a simple lie lessen their desires?
Panic constricted his throat. "I-I... "