Many thanks to my faithful editor Spirit02 for looking over this chapter and most of the others.
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Thank you for sticking with my story. I have to admit when I began writing it I never imagined it evolving into more than ten chapters or so. As a result, there are a lot of characters and many subplots. I will try to give you more updates like this including updates on the characters to help you more easily follow the story, as a few of you have suggested.
The early chapters were about John Smith learning about his inheritance, the limits of his powers, and having fun, while the later chapters have been about discovering threats and protecting himself and the people he cares about.
Now, things have become a little more serious. John has gone on the offensive and has become obsessed with finding the remaining two rings and their masters/mistresses. With his expanded agent corps, the story will unfold, telling of their sexual adventures, their lives and those of John's closest agents and family while his quest to find the other rings continues. John has locked away the two captured rings, the Ring of Truth and the Ring of Vengeance. He hasn't yet decided what to do with them.
Cast of Characters
John Smith -- At the age of eighteen inherited the "Ring of Power", a magical ring from his recently deceased father Dr. Zachary Smith. The ring endows its master with god-like powers such as: mind control, being able to see through clothing with x-ray vision, to physically alter the bodies and minds of others. John has learned to heal people, convert others to work for him (referring to them as agents) and the ability to connect telepathically to them and much more. There seems to be no limit to his power. His strength increases with the number of agents or follower he converts. The only condition on the use of the Ring of Power is that he must do good deeds to balance his other acts and avoid abusing his power or suffer the consequences.
The Ring of Power -- Is the most powerful of the ancient of five rings. No one really knows the origins of the rings; some experts suggest that they are extraterrestrial. Most agree that they are very old. The wearer aka the master or mistress has the power to control minds, change and alter physical shapes and more. The ring of Power is fueled by sexual energy transmitted to it by the agents of the ring. It is unknown specifically how the other rings are powered, but said to have to do with the uniqueness of the ring. It is also a prison for all the former masters who abused its power. It is there that their consciousnesses are kept, until they are worthy to ascend; only a few have proven worthy. The master or mistress of the Ring of Power is able to convert ordinary people into agents (or slaves as some think of it) to collect sexual energy by either direct connection or being within the vicinity where sex is being performed.
Agents of the Ring of Power -- Former masters and mistresses used to enslave the people of their choosing. They selected those that would serve as an extension of themselves, increasing their reach and becoming more powerful. Masters of the modern era refer to them as agents and grant them special favors for their service. John Smith (the current master of the Ring of Power) believes in treating his agents more like employees. Special diamonds are affixed to the agents, (labia for women, ears for men) through which sexual energy is collected and then transferred to the Ring of Power. The converted sexual energy is what gives the ring's owner strength, power, and allows them to do amazing things. In return for their service, John Smith, like his predecessor, has given his agents many benefits (favors) such as long life spans, increased beauty and physical attractiveness, immunity from diseases, and limited mind control powers. For some of his special agents, John Smith had granted extraordinary powers, such as shape shifting or telekinesis. Agents have the freedom to live their lives as they choose as long as they maintain their regular quota of energy transfers and answer when summoned.
Jim and Susan Peterson: Once an older couple in their late sixties and accomplices in the murder of three twentysomething college kids through which their youth was sucked from them at a special nude resort in Boca Raton Florida.
Carmen and Maria: Two of John's first and favorite agents, once undocumented indentured servants of his stepmother Jacquelyn Winchester Smith, John transformed them into ravishing tall succulent beauties endowed with all the powers most of his agents enjoy to assist him in the capture of sexual energy. They were recently given the power to read minds.
Candace and April Martin: Mother and daughter and agents of John Smith. April isn't actual an agent, but is engaged to marry John Smith, her childhood crush. The two grew up together, April developing a crush on John early on. John is in love with April, only now he is questioning what life is with all the sex and endless women at his disposal. John had his own crush on Candace, while he was young. He rejuvenated her body and has become one of his favorite agents and lovers.
Elizabeth Brooks: The oldest of John Smith's agents (well over a hundred years old) and the most trusted agent (John's right-hand). She has the power of invisibility. Was also known as Liz for a time when she was captured and corrupted by the former Mistress of the Ring of Truth. Her beauty and resourcefulness are a force to be reckoned with.
Dr. Zachary Smith: Father of John Smith and former Master of the Ring of Power and now imprisoned within the ring for abusing his powers. Although not completely disclosed, it had something to do with his unborn daughters and attempting to duplicate the powers of the ancient ring. He communicates telepathically with his son John and acts as a guide and mentor. This is one of the greatest secrets of the ring; no one but the masters and former masters knows this truth.
Mary Smith: The mother of John Smith (Master of the Ring of Power). Mary was the mistress of Dr. Zachary Smith and in some ways his prisoner. He controlled her up until his death (imprisonment) when she was freed. Through an unforeseen turn of events, she and her son have become lovers and eventually she became one of her son's agents. Although they speak frequently and maintain a mother son relationship, they meet once a week as lovers.
Mark Taylor -- One of John Smith's oldest friends, he grew up with John and April, living in the same neighborhood. He was working for Cindy Ashe as an accountant for her boutique clothing stores, where they became lovers. His passion for computers and electronics prompted John to enhance Mark's natural talents making him a wizard hacker, although he seems not to recognize his skills. Recently at John's insistence filled in for him with his mother during their weekly meetings. It's not clear how much Mark knows about John's life and power. It is suspected that John simply made Mark accept the situation and not question the strangeness of it all.
Jacquelyn Winchester Smith -- John's fortysomething-year-old stepmother (5"5') bears a striking resemblance to Andie MacDowell, and comes from old money (yes, that Winchester Family). John calls her Jackie; no one else gets away with it. She and her husband Dr. Smith had three daughters (triplets). No one knew about John or his mother until after his father's passing. Once they learned of John's existence when he visited them, they tried to kill him. John eventually won Jackie over and they became lovers after John exercised a certain amount of control over her. Recently she has become reacquainted with the country club lifestyle and her old friends. Friends like Jenny Baxter - A tall blonde with long hair and a hot body thanks to the wonders of modern cosmetic surgery. Like Jackie, she comes from old money. She plays tennis with Jacquelyn, occasionally teaming up to play in the club tournaments. Although Jenny is a decent player, she's a bitch on and off the court, particularly to those unlucky enough to partner with her for doubles. To her opponents she is especially nasty and she cheats. Another friend is Victoria Strauss. Her husband is an international banker and often gone traveling the world, leaving her to satisfy her needs with the husbands of her club members. Jackie's newest friend is Betty Sue Weaver a young energetic brunette with an infectious laugh and pleasant personality. She is a bit of a kinky control freak. She and her husband won a huge California lottery jackpot about eight years ago and made a few shrewd investments, allowing them to live a very extravagant lifestyle.
