Introduction
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At age 28, Joana felt that she was growing soft. She was completing her morning run, reminiscing over the conquests of her youth. A line of broken men. But she’d rebuilt them into something better – her toys, lovers, assistants, and disciples. As she ran, she spotted a slender man playing on the ground with a dog. Cute, she thought.
At age 19, Ben wondered if he would ever kiss anyone. His morning run had been interrupted by the fluffiest golden retriever puppy escaping its owners and demanding his attention. On his back now, Ben looked up at the dog and felt a pang of self pity. This was the most physical affection he’d been shown in years.
Joana politely asked the dog to go back to its owners. Without hesitation the puppy obeyed. She looked down and held out a hand.
Ben saw a tall, beautiful woman standing over him. She was outlined by trees and blue skies.
“Hi, I’m Joana. I live in this building. Would you like to join me?”
Bedroom
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He removed his shorts. She removed hers.
“Don’t feel bad, boy”, she teased. “I always win this game.”