Against all reason Stories

Emma hurried through the underground subway tunnels. She was late for work again. She had slept poorly—very poorly, in fact. Her mind was still entangled with the vivid memories from the night before. Upon reaching her office, she dove straight into her work, not without receiving a sharp remark from her supervisor. She tried to ignore it, focusing on her tasks to block out the relentless flashbacks. Eventually, she manag...

Days went by, and Emma did everything she could to avoid Alex. Her fear was no longer that he would demand a new "payment," but rather that she wouldn't be able to resist him. Since that intense encounter in the kitchen, Emma was deeply troubled. Just thinking about it made her cheeks flush and a knot form in her stomach. Strangely, Alex also seemed to avoid crossing paths with her. He stayed holed up in his room or left...

Three days passed, and Emma had taken advantage of Alex's absence, who was away on a business trip, to try to put her thoughts in order. This forced break had given her some respite, a chance to reflect on what had happened and what she needed to do next. She knew she had gone too far, and for Nathan, it was imperative to find another solution. She kept repeating to herself that upon Alex's return, she would talk to him,...

Emma delicately adjusted her silk blouse, revealing just enough skin to catch eyes without ever crossing into provocation. Her red hair, always impeccably styled, gently waved over her shoulders as she walked through the university hallways. Whether younger or older, students couldn't help but watch her pass; captivated by a seductive blend of her natural beauty and mature sophistication. For the past six months, Emma had...