My anxiety is tortuous and is constantly interfering with my life. It is always stopping me from what I want in life… My bosses. I have been taught from a young age to not be the temptress who invites unwanted attention, so I stay in the shadows. That doesn’t mean I don’t see how they look at me. Their little smirks are fuel for my fantasies. Everything escalates with one webpage I forgot to close out of. One wrong purchase for everything to peak and for me to finally find my happily ever after. That doesn't stop the dark forces from finding their way into my life. It doesn’t stop the invasions of memories. When put into a position where I can finally walk away from a lifetime of neglect and silent pain… will I take my chance? Will I free myself from their grip, or will I allow them to belittle me back into submission? This is a darker-themed, 33k-work novella about a woman's journey into the world of BDSM to combat her anxiety. This story has triggers for sexual assault, mention of extreme childhood trauma, and fertility issues. Please read with caution.