Jake strolled out of the university doors onto the bustling square, his mind reeling after a gruelling lecture on Ancient Philosophy. Cambridge University demanded everything of him--his time, his focus, and his energy. Scoring a first-class distinction last year came at a steep cost. Extra tutoring and online resources had drained his funds, leaving him with unpaid rent and an overdrawn bank account. Now everything was beginning to catch up with him. Checking his phone, Jake's breath caught at a message from his landlord, Jackson--a mild-mannered DivorcΓ© whose patience was clearly running out.
"You have until the end of the month to pay the $1500 rent, or you're out."
Jake swallowed hard, he desperately needed money, and fast. It was 1:00 PM, and the square was teeming with students, pouring out into the glorious spring sunshine. Laughter and conversation filled the air. Exhausted, Jake stumbled toward his dorm, yearning for a long nap. That's when he saw her out of the corner of his eye.
A stunning young succubus was handing out glossy black and gold flyers beside the entrance. Like all succubae, she was captivating and flawless--blemish-free skin, youthful appearance, and luscious brown curls cascading luxuriously over her shoulders. Behind her, a slender tail swayed playfully from side to side, signalling excitement. She wore a crimson silk blouse that clung to her generous bosom, and skin-tight black trousers accentuating the perfect curves of her derriere. Her bright, feminine-pink fingernails further added to her striking beauty. She effortlessly blended sophistication with casual charm, while radiating an undeniable allure.
Vivacious and confident, she sparked up conversations with ease.
Succubae and vampires were infamous on campus, they were hotter, more enticing and dangerous. Everyone knew to stay clear, yet for some, they were too captivating to resist. Humans were drawn in by their intoxicating and irresistible charm--and once ensnared, their life force was drained through sexual intercourse. Jake had heard rumours of students going missing, their essence consumed in the throes of ecstasy. Of course, no one took them seriously, they were just gossip. Jake sighed; he didn't have time for another nightclub promotion. He quickened his pace, hoping to avoid her. But her eyes locked onto his, her lips curling into a teasing smile and face gleaming with mischief. Before he could escape, she stepped confidently into his path, cutting him off.
"Looking for quick, easy money? We're paying $2500 a night for human dishes to satisfy our supernatural clientele at The Velvet Feast."
Her voice was sultry, dripping with promise, and her eyes wide with excitement. Jake stopped dead in his tracks, perking up, $2500 a night? That's enough to pay rent and clear his overdraft in one evening! She smoothly slipped the flyer into his hand, it was made from premium black paper, adorned with decorated borders and golden writing. He glanced at the bold lettering along the top:
The Velvet Feast
A Taste of You. A Feast for Them.
Join the banquet of Flesh & Ecstasy and earn $2500 Per Night
Succubi, vampires, and creatures of the night hunger for the most exquisite delicacy--You.
Become their irresistible indulgence
Surrender your body to pleasures beyond mortal imagination as you are tasted, worshipped, and devoured in the most luxurious dining experience imaginable.
Tonight, you could be the featured course.
Do you have the appetite to serve?
Jake's heart raced. These were erotic dining halls, secretive and opulent establishments where humans willingly became the main course. There, they were tasted, kissed, drained and devoured by beings of otherworldly beauty. Jake stood still, caught between wonder and incredulity. He had heard rumours; these places were notorious and dangerous. Humans signed contracts, waiving their rights and their bodies, absolving clientele of any potential mishaps. Once inside, there were no safe words, only pleasure... and consumption. The succubus leaned in; her warm breath caressed his ear as she whispered.
"I'm serving at the Velvet Feast tonight; I hope to see you there. Maybe I'll have the pleasure of bringing you to the table... fresh, ripe, and ready to be tasted," she teased, flashing him a cheeky wink before sauntering off, her hips swayed seductively with each step.
Jake stood motionless as a burst of arousal shamefully bulged beneath his jeans. The thought of being paid to experience pleasure, to be consumed, worshipped, and devoured by breathtaking creatures sent his young, sex-driven mind into overdrive. He quickly folded the flyer and stuffed it away in his jacket pocket, strolling to his nearby dorm room. However his pulse continued to race, he couldn't stop thinking about The Velvet Feast. These beautiful, inhuman creatures stirred the darkest corners of human imagination--beings that were as deadly as they were alluring. Yet beneath the fear, the thought of being so intimately claimed by one, of surrendering completely to them, made his skin flush and his body ache with desire.
Later that afternoon, Jake sat across the circular dorm room table, sharing a Domino's pizza with his best friend, Jonathan. The rich aroma of pepperoni and melted cheese filled the air as they absentmindedly watched Planet of the Apes, although Jake's mind was on other things. His thoughts kept coming back to The Velvet Feast, barely registering the TV when Jonathan abruptly turned to him, furrowing his eyebrows.
"You have two weeks left to pay rent, and your bank account's deep in the red," he muttered, eyeing him sceptically. "What the hell are you going to do?"
"Well...." Jake exhaled slowly before removing a crumpled flyer from his jacket pocket and sliding it across the table.