The Red Rose Inn ~ A BDSM SRP (IC)

[Jack_Slade]

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Thomas Slade sat at his desk in the Red Rose Inn's executive offices, and glanced at the two brochures that he had commissioned to advertise the Inn.

The Red Rose Inn is a large Country Inn, styled after a Southern Plantation Great House, located on the Shores of Lake Michigan's Green Bay, in Wisconsin's Door County peninsula.

The Inn sits on roughly 1,000 acres of Cherry Tree Orchards, it also features a mile of white sandy Lake Michigan beach shoreline.

The Red Rose Inn is open year round, and it's general amenities include everything from nature trails to sport fishing in the summer. The "off season" brings cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and Ice Fishing, in the winter.

The Inn's 5 Star Restaurant, lavish Rose garden's, fully equipped gymnasium, and the Cherry Tree General Store, and the pleasant and helpful staff, leaves guests wishing that they had more time to spend at the inn.

Wisconsin's Door County is world renown for it's many festival's and natures Autumn fall splendor, the many variety of trees turning color, that brings thousands of visitors to the area.

The brochure continued with more information, but Thomas quit reading it, and he picked up the other one. This brochure was sent only to a specific type of clientèle, the one that featured the Red Rose Inn's primary purpose.

The brochure contained all the information in the "Vanilla" copy, but this one advertised that the 2nd. and 3rd. floors of the Red Rose Inn contained private suites, each with an area for BDSM play, and it also featured the Red Rose Inn's fully equipped underground "Thorn's" Dungeon.

Thomas hoped that both brochures would do their job, and attract visitor's to the Inn. The Inn was ideal for both seasoned and new D/s and BDSM devotee's, and the Inn's "specially trained" staff, were available to the Guests as need for BDSM scene play, if requested.

Thomas sighed, So much riding on so little, he thought. He drained the last of his now cold coffee, and stood up.

He looked over to his companion for the last 3 years, his yellow lab. dog, who was laying contentedly on his large pillow.

"Twister, Outside" he commanded. The dog opened one eye, and glanced at his owner, happy to be acknowledged after so many hours. He got up and stretched, then walked over to the door.

They stopped by the front desk, to inform the desk clerk that the Inn's new General Manager, Alicia Silver would be arriving today. He left them instruction's for her to get settled in to her new office, and to have her luggage sent up to the Suite next to his, on the 3rd. floor. Hopefully, he would see her when he returned.

He had met the young woman once before, during the interview process, and Thomas was very impressed with her. He had checked out her former employers personally, and almost all of them had expressed regret in loosing her. One employer had gone so far as to describe her as a "Ball Buster" who did anything and everything, to get the job done. That had cinched it, as far as he was concerned.

Yes, Miss Alicia Silver was exactly the person the Red Rose Inn needed as it's General Manager.

Thomas and his pet, walked outside to take a tour of the property. They took the walk every day, come rain or shine, or snow. Thomas needed the exercise, and Twister was more than happy to be outdoors at anytime, to mark his territory.

Tom had a million little details to think over while he walked. However his mind kept returning to the image of the lovely new General Manager.

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[Ladythunder]

Alicia Silver got out of her car and stretched. Though her hometown was close to this place, she had been living and working quite a bit further away, therefore she had driven a lot more than might have been expected just to get here. She looked around. The view was incredible! Rolling slopes, trees, the inn itself was huge! She finally turned and fetched her bags from the trunk of the car and walked slowly up the wide steps to the entrance, turning on the stoop for another look around. In the distance she could hear the barking of a dog ans she smiled, feeling home.

Alicia had been away for many years, she really hadn’t intended to come home now either but the word of mouth that told her of this job had come with a brochure that peaked her interest. She was more than interested in the things talked about on the second and third floor of this place and as such, had submitted her C.V. Though she hadn’t any hotel management experience, her resume was impressive and she wasn’t overly surprised to receive a call for an interview.

Her meeting with the enigmatic owner of this inn, one Thomas Slade had been interesting to say the least. His description of her duties was run of the mill, but the fringe benefits were fantastic! She really was looking forward to those…Idly, she wondered if those fringe benefits included the boss himself. Shaking her head, she finally headed inside, stopping to look around in a little awe at the wide foyer, the discrete lighting. Finally stepping up to the front desk she gave her name and was pleasantly surprised at the prompt service via bell boy who took her upstairs.

She got the bellhop to dump her suitcases in a corner and explored the small suite of rooms that she would call hers in a sense of growing excitement. She was really beginning to think she could get used to this. Finally she left her rooms, heading t the spot she had been shown as her office and upon finally finding it once more, stepped inside, checking out the deep well under her desk with mild amusement.

She sat down and thought about what this job was going to be like, her thoughts returning to her new boss, wondering when he’d put in an appearance.

 

[Jack_Slade]

A walk, and remembrance

Thomas loved his morning walks, it gave him time to think and set the priorities for the day. For the last 3 years he had taken this stroll around the property, always ending up in the same place. a Gazebo high atop a hill, that over looked the entire property. He had built it for his former slave/wife, and it was their favorite spot.

Tom watched Twister as he ran through the Cherry trees. He kicked up a bird and let out a loud bark, as if warning it to stay away from the tree's he protected. Thomas smiled remembering a time not to long ago...

Thomas had just acquired the Red Rose Inn, from his late Uncle, in probate. He and his slave angel, were touring the grounds, with their new puppy. They had arrived at the top of a large hill, and Thomas laid out the blanket for their picnic lunch. Thomas had already decided to keep the Inn and restore it to it's former grace and charm, and reopen it as a BDSM themed resort.

He and angel talked about all the improvements they wanted to make; she was an expert gardener, and she wanted to plant a huge rose garden that the guests could stroll through, and admire.

"Master, I've come up with a great name for the Inn, The Red Rose."
"Why a Red Rose, love?"
"Sir, the Red Rose Say's “I love you” and it also stands for respect and courage. Two qualities any slave cherishes in their Master."

She continued, "Red roses, together with white ones signify unity, as in the joining together in marriage, or a Master to their collared slave," she said as she touched her own collar. "There are many more combinations of color's and meanings, do you wish me to continue, Master?"

Thomas chuckled. "No pet, it's obvious you know them all, The Red Rose Inn, it shall be." His slave smiled, happy she had pleased her husband.

The following year saw them working to restore the Inn, and slowly a world class rose garden took shape, to the left of the Inn. The gardens were visible from the road, and soon tourists were stopping to admire the gardens. Some even requested to be married there, and a few D/s couples performed collaring ceremonies there.

A year into their project, tragedy had struck. Thomas had lost his wife in a accident with a drunk driver. He had buried his wife in the garden she had loved, in a private gated cemetery. In many ways he dearly missed his wife and slave, and he visited her almost daily.

Thomas knew that he had to forge on with his life, and threw himself into the Inn's renovations, becoming obsessed with perfecting his wifes dream.

He had discovered a huge bomb shelter that had been built under the Inn, back in the 1960's during the cold war hysteria. On the Inn's plans it had been labeled storage, but Thomas had thought of a better use for the space. He had turned the bomb shelter into a world class dungeon, fit for any castle in ancient past. Every possible torture device known to man, and a few he had invented himself, filled the space. Thomas longed to use it with someone worthy, someone who could fill the empty place in his heart.

He was pulled back into reality when his cell phone rang. It was the front desk, calling to let him know that the new General Manager had arrived. Thomas hung up, and whistled for Twister, who joined him as he walked down the path towards the Garden. He raised a hand to wipe his eyes clear of the tears of remembrance, as he set himself once again to face his future.

Today he had some pep in his step, as his thoughts turned once again to the lovely red haired Alicia Silver.

 

[Jack_Slade]

Thomas meets Alicia Silver, GM

Tom and his dog returned to the Inn main entrance, and they went inside, up to the front desk. Tom talked to the young man, Will Midnite, and found out that Miss Silver was in her new office.

All of the Executive offices were located behind the front desk area, behind the backdrop wall that framed the front desk. Thomas decided to change his clothes before meeting the new GM, so he entered his office, and walked to the back room.

Each office had one of these room's, almost a mini apartment. They all had a large bed in the middle of the room, a small closet, and a bathroom with shower. Twister jumped up and took his usual place on the bed, while Thomas stripped and took a quick shower, grabbed one of his business suit's out of the closet, and put it on.

The three main Executive Offices all had inter-connecting door's, The GM's office to his left, and the Guest Services Manager to his right.

Thomas checked himself in the mirror one last time, straightened out his tie, and opened the door to the GM's office.

Alicia Silver was standing by her desk, bent over at the waist, peering under her desk. Her long red hair cascaded over her shoulder, giving her profile a backdrop. Tom noticed her full breasts under her blouse, her nipples were hard points under the tight fragile cloth. Her hands were placed on the desktop, and her ass was tilted at the perfect angle for a spanking.

Thomas felt his cock stirring, and he took in a deep drink of her beauty, before he spoke.

"One of my late Wife's many ideas, the depression under the desk. She loved to spend hours under mine, taking care of my needs, but I had to raise my desk a few inches, as the poor thing kept banging her head on the desk drawer." he said with a smile.

The young woman was obviously startled hearing his voice, and she quickly stood up, blushing. Thomas walked over to her, and extended his hand.

"Thomas Slade, I'm very pleased to see you again, Miss Silver." They shook hands, and Thomas indicated that she should take her seat, he walked around to the front of her Desk, and sat in one of the two plush chairs, facing her.

"I assume you have a few questions about your duties, so I'll go over the highlights, and if you have any questions, feel free to ask.

Basically, You have complete control of the Inn and all the personnel. I mainly make the final decisions on the big issues, but the day to day operations of the Inn are your responsibility. I take care of the outdoor operations, the grounds crew, the Rose Garden, and the commercial Cherry Orchard operations.

If I find something I don't like, you'll be the first to hear about it, Miss Silver.
I've put too way much sweat equity into the Red Rose Inn, and I demand nothing less than your best efforts at all times.

The reason your sitting in that chair Alicia, is because I know you will put your reputation on the line, and you will do what ever it takes to get the job done. All of your former employers regretted loosing you, and I am very pleased to have you with us, at the Red Rose Inn."

 

[sexycaz22]

How Eva Elliot heard of the Red Rose Inn;

My guest profile

Eva is sitting in a café with one of her good and close friends, Michelle, who works with her at RedStar Designs.

"Have you heard about the Red Rose Inn, Eva?" Michelle asked. Eva shook her head, signalling for Michelle to continue; "Well, the Red Rose Inn is a sort of a bdsm hotel for people who wants to have a break away from the normal lives, and be who they really are, whether it be a sub, Domme, whatever they wish to be," Michelle explained to Eva.

Eva listened with interest, for that it have been a while, since she had a break away from RedStar Designs, and also the House of Elliot, which is a family fashion design company.

"Do you have a brochure of any such which I could read, please?" Eva asked, and Michelle nodded, taking two brochures out and showing them to Eva; "One is a vanilla brochure, the other explains more about the bdsm aspect," and she paused, before continuing, "I must admit, it does sound really good, but it is quite new, so I don't know yet if it will be a success"

Eva nodded, agreeing that it does sound really good. She thanked Michelle, and then went home. To a empty big loft apartment. Nobody there waiting for her. She sighed as she went into the lounge and read the brochure, especially the bdsm brochure, which describes the third, and the fourth floors. She was mostly interested in the underground "Thorn's" Dungeon. Eva missed playing with the bdsm equipment. Eva wished that her husband, Kevin was here so that they could go to the Red Rose Inn, but alias, it wasn't to be the case.

She decided to book a room, and so she made a phone call to the Red Rose Inn, and got through to the front desk. She booked one of the private suites on the third floor.

After finishing the phone call, Eva went to pack a suitcase, for that she would be leaving the very next day, and she felt excited about it, and was really looking forward to it.

 

[landiek]

Jada Rose traveled for hours hoping to find new employment after her short term job at the campground near the Wisconsin Dells ended. Her tiny Volkswagen was not going to make too much more as her brakes squeaked and rattled.

"Please Blue just a few more miles.. there is a place that might need a housekeeper or something I can do." She coaxed the car onwards with a silent prayer that it didn't just die.

Jada pushed back her raven hair from her silverish eyes. There had to be a road somewhere around here that lead to the Inn she heard about at that little truck stop. She tilted her head to the left and spotted a sign, that had to be her turn.

It wasn't the right turn but she kept driving until she spotted a large mansion on the hilltop. "That must be the place."

Jada parked her car under the shade of a tree hoping that the coolness would encourage her car to make it to the next place in case she was unable to find work here. She sighed walking away from the peeling blue heap, it really was on the last wheel and at her rate of employment.. she would need a miracle to keep it street legal as it was starting to puff out small clouds of smoke.

Jada stood straight and brushed down her black skirt and unwrinkled the peach colored blouse that was nearly threadbare to hold back the large mounds of flesh on her chest. Jada looked down at her black shoes and then squated to rub off the scruff mark wanting to be presentable for a possible job.

As she walked to the door she inhaled the fragrant aroma of roses and smiled. It was the one smell that could lift her spirits and give her a boost of confidence.

Jada stepped into the foray and glanced about for the employment office. She spotted someone and asked in a soft voice. "Excuse me.. can you tell me where I go to apply for a position?"

 

[Ladythunder]

Alicia meets Thomas again and after

"One of my late Wife's many ideas, the depression under the desk. She loved to spend hours under mine, taking care of my needs, but I had to raise my desk a few inches, as the poor thing kept banging her head on the desk drawer."

Alicia jumped at the sound of the voice behind her, spinning around to face it. She blushed a little, first because of her surprise, then more as she thought of the reason his wife would have been banging her head. If that wasn’t bad enough, the thought that immediately followed was to wonder just how big he might be if she was bumping her head…to top off the embarrassment, she automatically dropped her gaze to that portion of his anatomy to check it out.

Forcing her gaze away along with the blush, she only hoped he hadn’t noticed her looking as he walked over and introduced himself once more. She managed to recapture her dignity, shaking hands as if her thoughts weren’t all scattered and took a seat when he indicated. That felt a little funny, after all, she had begun to think of this office as her own, but it was all good.

"I assume you have a few questions about your duties, so I'll go over the highlights, and if you have any questions, feel free to ask.

Basically, You have complete control of the Inn and all the personnel. I mainly make the final decisions on the big issues, but the day to day operations of the Inn are your responsibility. I take care of the outdoor operations, the grounds crew, the Rose Garden, and the commercial Cherry Orchard operations.

If I find something I don't like, you'll be the first to hear about it, Miss Silver.
I've put too way much sweat equity into the Red Rose Inn, and I demand nothing less than your best efforts at all times.

The reason your sitting in that chair Alicia, is because I know you will put your reputation on the line, and you will do what ever it takes to get the job done. All of your former employers regretted loosing you, and I am very pleased to have you with us, at the Red Rose Inn."

Alicia smiled and nodded in all the right places. She was a go getter from way back, less than her personal best in all matters would be an affront to her own self integrity, but she said nothing, knowing proof would be found before useless platitudes would be noted as worthwhile.

She asked a few basic questions regarding staffing, schedules, fine tuning her own expectations, then concluded her interview with him and saw him out. She returned to her desk, sinking down into her seat with a sigh. It stood to reason that he would run a place like this! He was very commanding to say the least. It would be interesting working here.

Finally she rose and went back upstairs, taking a quick shower to slough off the travelling grime, then donned her work attire, something relatively conservative, without screaming old stick in the mud. A black leather skirt that rose about three inches above the knee and white blouse along with comfortable yet classy black leather high heeled boots completed her ensemble, she drew her hair up into a French twist and headed out once more to check in with the goings on around the hotel, meet some of the staff and see that the guests were settling in.

Heading back downstairs, she thought of Thomas’ words again, late Wife's. It was a simple statement, but she found herself wondering if he had been alone long, and if he was lonely. It wasn’t an overly sexual thought, heaven knew he’d given her plenty of those already, but more concern for him.

 

[Jack_Slade]

Thomas Meets Jada Rose.

Jada stepped into the foray and glanced about for the employment office. She spotted someone and asked in a soft voice. "Excuse me.. can you tell me where I go to apply for a position?"

Thomas Slade turned around to see who had addressed him. His eyes took in a lovely dark haired woman with the most piercing Hazel eyes, he had ever seen. Her olive completion and figure indicated to him that she was no stranger to the outdoors, and he guessed that she was a strong swimmer, too.

Thomas had to tear himself away from her eyes before he could reply to her. He covered his mouth, and made a slight coughing sound, then spoke to her.

"That would be me young lady, I'm the owner of the Red Rose Inn, Thomas Slade."

The young woman looked embarrassed, at meeting the owner so unexpectedly. She stood there and fidgeted a bit, unsure of how to proceed.

Thomas smiled at her plight, but he took some pity on her. "Your looking for a job?" he asked softly.

She merely nodded, as if afraid to speak. He raised his hand and cupped her chin in his palm, while giving her a smile to try and reassure that everything would be OK.

"You came to the right place, young lady. We have several positions available for a good, honest, hard working person. Come with me, I'll see if I can dig up an application for you to fill out."

Thomas turned around and walked towards the front desk, not looking back to see if she followed. He had a feeling about her, and he wanted to see how she responded to instruction.

He asked for, and obtained an application from the clerk, Will Midnite, noting his efficent mannor. Thomas looked at the young lady, and motioned for her to follow him. He took the dark haired beauty into his office, and shut the door.

He watched her as she filled out the application, and noted her questioning jestures at some of the questions asked. the Red Rose Inn application was not the run of the mill questionaire. There were questions about the applicants sexual history, how they felt about sexual harassment, and a lot of detailed medical questions.

Finally, she finished the application, and handed it to him. Thomas read it, noting the many blank spots. He was astonished when he got to the sexual history section, she had checked the Virgin box. This raven haired beauty was a virgin? Yet, her opinions about workplace sexual conduct and harassment took him by surprise. He smiled, and laid the paper on his desk.

He looked at her, and made up his mind. He asked her his most important question.

"Jada, have you ever heard of the term "BDSM" before?"

 

[landiek]

"That would be me young lady, I'm the owner of the Red Rose Inn, Thomas Slade."

"pleased to meet you, Mister Slade. I'm Jada Rose." Her cheeks reddened as she stood there admiring his features then became embarrassed because she was staring and staring was very rude.

"Your looking for a job?" he asked softly.

Jada shivered from his touch and for a quick moment thought she was going to drop to the floor melting like butter. She had never met anyone that stirred that major of an emotion in her before. "ummm yes Sir."

"You came to the right place, young lady. We have several positions available for a good, honest, hard working person. Come with me, I'll see if I can dig up an application for you to fill out."

Jada gulped hard for a moment before turning on her heels and following him. Jada felt her belly flip a few times as her steps clicked on the floor. She was just a few steps behind him and yet she felt like she was miles apart. Jada nearly bumped into Mister Slade when he stopped then blushed.

"yes Sir." Jada replied following him into the nearby office.

As she began to fill out the application there were some questions that she reread a few times even saying the words aloud as if comprhending the actual word. A few times she turned bright red from the intimate questions about sex. She may not have done any of those things but she had a fair idea about them. Well sexual harrassment was really according to the individual and she never felt that butt taps and whistles were wrong, it was just in a man's nature to admire beauty. And truthfully there were some jobs that required appearances and dating in the job wasn't sinful or that big of a deal.

"Jada, have you ever heard of the term "BDSM" before?"

"Oh Bind and Dominate Master of the slave.. yeah it sounds scary though." She had overheard a few girls talk about it but honestly had no clue what it was all about.

The look on h s face waqs telling her that she was not quite on the money.

 

[Jack_Slade]

Tom tells Jada about the Inn's true purpose

"Jada, have you ever heard of the term "BDSM" before?"

"Oh Bind and Dominate Master of the slave.. yeah it sounds scary though." She had overheard a few girls talk about it but honestly had no clue what it was all about.

The look on his face was telling her that she was not quite on the money.

Tom laughed at her remark. "It's a little bit more complicated than that, Jada. However the concept is very simple really."

Thomas stood up and walked around to her side of the desk, and he sat down in the chair next to her. He reached out and took her hand in his.

"Jada, BDSM is an abbreviation derived from the terms bondage and discipline, dominance and submission, and sadism and masochism. It is also used as a term to describe the Lifestyle of the people who participate in these activities. The Red Rose Inn's primary function is a BDSM Resort. We cater to the care and comfort of our guests who live this lifestyle."

Thomas looked at her to see if she understood all of this, and what she may be getting herself into.

He Continued.

"Myself, I fall more into the D/s category, with a touch of Sadism tossed into the mix. I use bondage for control, Dominance for command, and Sadism for enforcement of my command.

On the other hand, a submissive craves control. He or she, willingly gives the control of themself to their Dominate. It is a submissives greatest gift, and the one most cherished by their Master. This gift of submission is called a Power Exchange.

Most people tend to think that a Master is the one in control, but really it is the slave that has the final control, her gift of submission to her Master. She willingly gives her consent that allows the Master to control her."

"Jada, I want you to think about all of that for a minute, before we continue. I want you to think about what place you would put yourself in, given the choice, to give a gift of submission, or take another's gift, and dominate them."

 

[landiek]

"It's a little bit more complicated than that, Jada. However the concept is very simple really."

Jada turned her body to follow him as she listened intently. On part of any job is to listen fully to the boss. And she tried not to squirm when he pressed her hand into his. Why was she feeling so jumpy and excited?

"Jada, BDSM is an abbreviation derived from the terms bondage and discipline, dominance and submission, and sadism and masochism. It is also used as a term to describe the Lifestyle of the people who participate in these activities. The Red Rose Inn's primary function is a BDSM Resort. We cater to the care and comfort of our guests who live this lifestyle."

"But it is a legal profession, right?" Jada asked as she began to breathe harder.

"Myself, I fall more into the D/s category, with a touch of Sadism tossed into the mix. I use bondage for control, Dominance for command, and Sadism for enforcement of my command.

On the other hand, a submissive craves control. He or she, willingly gives the control of them self to their Dominate. It is a submissive's greatest gift, and the one most cherished by their Master. This gift of submission is called a Power Exchange.

Most people tend to think that a Master is the one in control, but really it is the slave that has the final control, her gift of submission to her Master. She willingly gives her consent that allows the Master to control her."

Jada brightened red as she heard the full explanation. She felt stupid due to her lack of carnal knowledge but yet he offered a world that she could blossom into. Jada felt the pumping blood in her neck as she strained to keep her eyes at his rather then check him out in exasperated sexual moderation. Jada never felt so helpless before around someone new either.

"Jada, I want you to think about all of that for a minute, before we continue. I want you to think about what place you would put yourself in, given the choice, to give a gift of submission, or take another's gift, and dominate them."

"I honestly don't think I could get forceful with another person.. I mean dominate.." her face turned bright red now as she was feeling a strange mix of heat rushing along her arm. Was He stroking her hand somehow, was that causing the heat to rise?

 

[Jack_Slade]

Thomas and Jada

Jada brightened red as she heard the full explanation. She felt stupid due to her lack of carnal knowledge but yet he offered a world that she could blossom into. Jada felt the pumping blood in her neck as she strained to keep her eyes at his rather then check him out in exasperated sexual moderation. Jada never felt so helpless before around someone new either

"I honestly don't think I could get forceful with another person.. I mean dominate.." her face turned bright red now as she was feeling a strange mix of heat rushing along her arm. Was He stroking her hand somehow, was that causing the heat to rise?

Thomas watches Jada carefully, he can see that she is discovering new emotions, brought about by an understanding of her natural submissiveness. She is like a white rosebud, an innocent slowly opening her mind to possibilities of who she is, perhaps for the first time becoming aware of her true feelings and desires.

"But it is a legal profession, right?" Jada asked as she began to breathe harder.

Thomas smiled at her comment, another common mis-conception about this lifestyle, the idea that a submissive is "forced" to engage in "acts" against her will. He was impressed that this young woman had the brains to see the potentual problem. He smiled again.

"Yes, Jada, 100% legal. No one will think of you as a prostitute. Anything that you do with a guest or a staff member is 100% of your own free will. No one will ever force you to do anything as a condition of your employment. There are certian conditions that you have to agree to, to become an employee, such as accepting punishment for doing a bad job, and so on, but once again your doing this of your own free will.

If a guest wanted to have sex with you, or punish you for some reason, and offered you money in an attempt to get you to comply, you are required to turn them down, and report the incident to mangement. The Guest would be immediately thrown out of the Inn, and reported to the authorities. Much the same thing would happen to you if you demanded money as a condition of performing a sex act, or taking money for a punishment. These type's of senario's are covered extensively in your Employee Orentation classes."

Thomas gave her a few moments to take in all the imformation, and he waited to see if she had any more questions.

"Given everything you have heard, and what I see to be your understanding of your natural submissive feelings Jada, would you like a job at the Red Rose Inn? If you need more time to think about it, that is no problem, you can take as long as you wish to consider the offer of employment."

 

[landiek]

"Yes, Jada, 100% legal. No one will think of you as a prostitute. Anything that you do with a guest or a staff member is 100% of your own free will. No one will ever force you to do anything as a condition of your employment. There are certain conditions that you have to agree to, to become an employee, such as accepting punishment for doing a bad job, and so on, but once again your doing this of your own free will. "

If a guest wanted to have sex with you, or punish you for some reason, and offered you money in an attempt to get you to comply, you are required to turn them down, and report the incident to management. The Guest would be immediately thrown out of the Inn, and reported to the authorities. Much the same thing would happen to you if you demanded money as a condition of performing a sex act, or taking money for a punishment. These type's of scenario's are covered extensively in your Employee Orientation classes."

Jada didn't know whether to feel relieved about the Orientation or not, she knew she had trouble saying no to people.

"You mentioned punishment. like spankings of some adult manner?" Jada asked in a softer voice as her body twitched again as her ears wriggled.

"Given everything you have heard, and what I see to be your understanding of your natural submissive feelings Jada, would you like a job at the Red Rose Inn? If you need more time to think about it, that is no problem, you can take as long as you wish to consider the offer of employment."

Jada pondered maybe a breathe before replying. "I don't have much and I am a very quick learner, Sir. I don't have complications about being polite to people either.. the sex.. well.. I don't have any experience to make a call on what I could or couldn't do."

Jada looked back to his face, realizing that her hand was still in his. She had no clue what made her do what she did but she lifted off the chair and slowly sunk to her knees and uttered in a trembling voice. "I want to work here."

 

[Jack_Slade]

Jada Get's hired.

"Jada didn't know whether to feel relieved about the Orientation or not, she knew she had trouble saying no to people.

"You mentioned punishment. like spankings of some adult manner?" Jada asked in a softer voice as her body twitched again as her ears wriggled.

Jada, would you like a job at the Red Rose Inn?

Jada pondered maybe a breathe before replying. "I don't have much and I am a very quick learner, Sir. I don't have complications about being polite to people either.. the sex.. well.. I don't have any experience to make a call on what I could or couldn't do."

Jada looked back to his face, realizing that her hand was still in his. She had no clue what made her do what she did but she lifted off the chair and slowly sunk to her knees and uttered in a trembling voice. "I want to work here."

Thomas Slade smiled, looking down at the young woman kneeling before him.

He spoke softly with authority "Jada, I'll hire you under one condition, that while you are here, you take the time to discover your submissiveness. You are very special, but you are young. You still need to learn your true self, and find your place in life. You need to learn what a powerful gift your submission truly is."

"Congratulations my dear.

I want to keep a close eye on you for a while, so your maid's duties will be taking care of My, and Miss Silver's Executive Suite's, on the 3rd. floor.

 

[landiek]

"Jada, I'll hire you under one condition, that while you are here, you take the time to discover your submissiveness. You are very special, but you are young. You still need to learn your true self, and find your place in life. You need to learn what a powerful gift your submission truly is."

"Yes Sir." Jada nodded as she felt a weight lifted from her shoulders but not completely gone from her being

"Congratulations my dear."

"Thank you Sir." She shook his hand firmly and listened to his advice whic turned out to be her temporary assignment.

"I want to keep a close eye on you for a while, so your maid's duties will be taking care of My, and Miss Silver's Executive Suite's, on the 3rd. floor."

"Yes Sir." Jada turned to stand back on her feet. Something told her mind that she was in for some serious learning.

He suggested going to the personnel dept. before they close for the day, so that her needs were taken care of. Then she would be ready to begin her assignments.

The woman in the personnel suggested "Why don't you park your car in the employee parking area, around back. You'll find the employee dorm's back there as well."

"Thank you." Jada replied.

Another person caught up with Jada before she reached the main door someone gave her a folded piece of paper. TRAINING STARTS AT 9 AM: SEE MR. SLADE IN HIS SUITE, 3RD FLOOR.

 

[sexycaz22]

Arriving at the Inn....

A car drove up the driveway leading to the Red Rose Inn, and stepped out Eva Elliot, who have arrived for her break away from everything else, which were happening in her life.

Eva looked around the Inn, and saw some lovely gardens, with deep slopes and lovely rich colours of trees and flowers. She felt pleased, and glad, to see that the gardens were well kept and well-looked after. This showed a good sign of what the Inn were like inside.

Eva turned to take a look at the Inn, and she gasped, 'wow, what a huge place this is' she thought to herself, before turning to the driver, and ordered him to carry her luggage inside.

She stepped in the hall; and went straight for the reception desk.

"I am Eva Elliot, I have booked one of the suites on the third floor," she said to the receptionist.

 

[Ladythunder]

Alicia and Thomas together

this post was co-written by both LadyThunder and Jack_Slade


Alicia finally went back to her office, knowing the inn was in good hands at the moment. She did wonder where abouts the other guests had disappeared to but knew they and more would show up in due course.

Walking to her desk, she noticed the envelope that had been placed prominently in the middle of her desk. Sitting, she picked it up curiously and opened it. Reading the missive inside, she had to smile. A personal invitation to join Thomas for dinner. She wondered idly if it was a further get to know your staff type dinner or if he’d had an ulterior motive behind it. She shook her head slightly, knowing that it was more likely all the sparks she’d felt were her own and not mutual.

Escaping to her quarters, she dressed up a bit more for this dinner, or down as the case might be. She chose a low cut sundress, high on the hem, low on the bust that showed off her cleavage in a way that was feminine, but not slutty. Drawing her hair up in a clip so that it tumbled down her back without getting in her eyes as well, she freshened her makeup and was ready to go when it was time. Making her way to the dining room, she was shown to the exec suite dining lounge and then to Thomas’ table. Taking the proffered seat, she smiled at her host. Thomas watched her walking, releived to see she had found his letter. Thomas Stood up as she walked over to the table, and quickly pulled out a char for her to sit on. He couldn't tear his eye's away from her breasts, the bit of cleavage he saw, made him long to see more.

Thomas turned to her as they waited for their drinks to arive and asked casually, Alicia, How is it that a lovely woman like you is still single?”

Alicia smiled slightly and said, “I could be trite and say that no man has ever captured my heart, but though that is true, it doesn't paint a full picture. I like the thrill of the chase to much, the excitement of discovering a new lover, exploring the things that make them moan.” She glanced playfully at Thomas, it couldn’t be certain if she was kidding or not from her tone.

Alicia noticed Thomas’ brow wrinkle slightly and suddenly wondered if he was thinking of her losing interest in him if they became involved. This entire conversation was starting to feel way to much like foreplay to her, so Alicia switched to a safer subject.

Thomas was thinking, he barely knew this woman, and he was already afraid of loosing her? What was going on with him? He had to remind himself, not to judge her to soon, he didn't even know if she felt the same way about him. Yet, he felt like a kid on his first date with the girl he had he a crush for.

After starter salads were placed in front of them, Alicia asked, “So what gave you the idea of a BDSM themed inn?” She was curious, since she had never heard of such a thing before.

Thomas answered, his gaze removed as if he stared back at the past, but as he answered, he focused on her once more.

“That was my late wife’s. See, not only was she my wife, but also my slave. In fact, in this very room she used to take her meals with me, kneeling on the floor at my side where she ate from my hand.” He paused and Alicia nodded, obviously full of questions but she refrained and let him speak. “Door County has Inn's and Hotel's Condo's, Golf Courses, B&B's every mile or so. The Whole Peninsula is a giant tourist trap. 

There are Literally 1,000's of them all piled into the "Thumb" of Wisconsin. So in order to Stand Out from the crowd, she came up with the Idea of a BDSM Bed And Breakfast, but the Inn is so huge, that the B&B Idea wouldn't pay off. Due to the fact that we had the Dungeon and everything else, people would be hanging around, looking for lunch and dinner after working up an appetite whipping and screaming it up all day long in the "thorns" Dungeon. So we went to a full service Inn.

Thomas watched her reaction, he loved to see her embarassed, he loved th rosy blush in her cheeks.

Alicia smiled at the mental picture he presented with his comment of whipping and screaming. So much for a safe topic; her face heated as a sudden surge of arousal.

She leaned forward as Thomas chose to change topics. He asked, “I.. aah.. noticed on your resume, that you were born and raised near here?”

Alicia smiled and said, “Yes, about 20 miles from here actually, I lived with my grandmother since I was twelve when my parents were killed in a car wreck. I still go visit her fairly regularly, maybe sometime I should drag you down there with me, you might want to hire her as a pastry chef-She makes the best pies I have ever tasted!” Alicia smiled and then blushed as she realised she had practically invited her boss on a date.

He Smiled, seeing his ploy work, he wanted to spend as much time with her as he could, and she wanted some security for her grandmother, Thomas knew then, that Miss Alicia Silver really wanted to stay at the Inn.

In an abrupt change of subject once more to cover her gaff, Alicia asked, “So, what do you do for fun besides restore inns and play with slaves?”

Thomas told her, “Besides studding out Twister for breeding, I fly electric powered R/C jets.” Alicia blinked, not having imagined something like that, but truth be told, she liked the picture.

Thomas watched her reaction, and almost laughed. "There is a practial use for the jet's, we fly them over the Cherry Orchards to keep the bird's away. At times this place can get as bad as the old horror movie 'The Birds'."

Thomas reached across the table, his eyes on her as he took her hand. Alicia sucked in a breath at the flare of heat that arced between them, but didn’t pull away.

Softly, Thomas brought the conversation back to where her wanted it asking, “Have you seen Jada? I have hired her as our maid to begin with, she’s in charge of our suites, on the third floor. Thinking of her, I wondered if you have ever Dommed a woman, or if you ever wanted to?”

Alicia flushed, but not with embarrassment this time. The way Thomas was stroking his thumb over the pulse point in her hand was just adding to it but she answered, “I am very definitely bisexual, I have been honoured to dominate a woman before and can’t really express the way that made me feel, but it was pretty incredible…”

Thomas's heart lept at the news, "I think I'd love to see that, especally if I was telling her what to do."
Thomas reached up and adjusted his tie, This woman is incredible, his cock was rising as rapidly as his blood pressure.

Daring, Alicia slipped off one of her pumps and let her foot caress Thomas’ leg as she asked her own question, “How about you? Ever been with a man? Or topped one?”

He felt her foot on his leg, and he fought hard not to let out a moan. Dare he tell her about the men? She admitted liking women, so turn about was fair play.

“My wife loved DP. I’ve been in a few threesomes where almost anything went. I have even topped a couple of guys once or twice, and I would say it was an interesting experience that I wouldn’t mind repeating, especially, if you were the one calling the shots…”

Her breath caught in her throat on a sudden pang of pure desire as he answered.

Alicia suddenly could barely breathe. The charisma this man gave off, the pull she felt towards him had her damp and needy and all they had done was talk! Their dinner had arrived and been eaten almost unnoticed as they had talked and Alicia grabbed the first thing she could think of, suggesting a walk in the gardens to ‘let their supper settle’

She needed a few minutes to compose herself. A few minutes later they strolled hand in hand through the darkening garden, their faces almost hidden by the growing shadows.

Presently Thomas said, “I don’t think I’ll ever forget the sight of you bent over your desk when I walked in there today.”

Alicia blushed as she stopped walking. She gave a light laugh and said, “God, you startled me then! I must have jumped at least two feet in the air!”

Thomas said, “I hardly noticed, it felt like time had stopped, but I’ve been thinking about you today. I don’t think I’ll ever forget that sight. You were also in the perfect position for a swat on the ass, and more, but I restrained myself… Alicia, I can't restrain myself any longer”

He looked into her eyes, desprate to know that she felt the say way. He bent down and whispered in her ear "I need you in my life"

Alicia couldn’t breath again. As Thomas turned her in his arms she sagged against him, her entire body poised, waiting. As his head lowered, she whimpered, low in the back of her throat, her arms slid up his to loop around his neck as she raised herself to meet his lips. The kiss they shared made her tremble and all she could do was nod when he suggested a trip upstairs.

As they walked arm in arm, He told her "You have no idea how long I have waited for a woman like you"

Alicia answered him her voice trembling a little, “I barely know you, yet it feels as if I’ve known you forever. I need you also this night, and the next and…”Her voice trailed off, telling him without words the things she was thinking. She bit her lip, wishing they were upstairs already.

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[LucianDevine]

Gary and Eva

Gary Reynolds was manning the front desk when he heard the bell above the front door ding. Gary lifted his head as the woman entered, smiling a small contemplative smile at the woman's awed reaction to the size of the inn. Gary was a pretty good judge of character, and just from the way the woman composed herself and carried herself, it was quite obvious that she was a domme. He waited patiently as the woman approached his desk.

"I am Eva Elliot, I have booked one of the suites on the third floor,"

Gary's initial instinct had been right, and it was confirmed when the lady spoke. Her voice spoke of confidence, not the small demure voice of a submissive.

"Alright Ma'am, let me just check the computer here, do you have some ID?"

Gary was well aware of his role in relation to the woman's, so even though she had given him her first name, he willingly referred to her as the superior she was. Gary had been a slave and submissive to many a person, and he enjoyed little more than the reaction on some peoples' faces when they became aware that somebody as large, strong, and physically imposing as himself was a submissive. When Eva handed him her ID, Gary's hands moved to the keyboard, and in no time he had her reservation up on the screen. He quickly confirmed it then looked up to her once more. He bowed his head, handing back her ID as he spoke.

"Very well ma'am, if you would be kind enough to follow me, I would be happy to lead you to your room, answer any questions you may have, and attend to any needs you desire."

Gary then unlocked the drawer with all the key cards, and grabbed the one for Eva's room. He then walked towards the elevator, taking pride in seeing that moments after he left his station, another submissive bellhop took his place. Gary pushed the button for the elevator, and when the door dinged, he stepped aside, bowing his head as he allowed Eva to enter first. Gary followed quickly after her, and moved to pushed the button for the third floor. Again Eva's dominance was obvious as she stood in the center of the elevator. After pushing the button, Gary moved to stand behind and to the side of Eva. His head was bowed, and he didn't say a word, except to answer any questions she might have.

Again when the door dinged, Gary didn't move until Eva had exited. He then promptly led her to her room, unlocking it with the card, and then once again stepping aside to allow her to enter first. Gary followed and closed the door behind them. He stood beside it, his head bowed once more as he let her tour the room, making sure it was up to her standards. Once he was sure she was satisfied, Gary proceeded to give her a full tour, showing her where everything was, and making sure she had no further questions. Gary moved towards the door, most of his duties met. Once there, he turned back to her, lifting his gaze briefly as he said.

"I will take my leave then ma'am, unless you require something else of me." He then waited patiently for her response.

 

[sexycaz22]

Gary giving a tour of the suite to Eva....

"Alright Ma'am, let me just check the computer here, do you have some ID?" the receptionist asked.

Eva handed her ID to him, and while the receptionist were busy, checking the computer, Eva had a good look at him, and she thought to herself 'nice, indeed, I wonder if he is a submissive?'

"Very well ma'am, if you would be kind enough to follow me, I would be happy to lead you to your room, answer any questions you may have, and attend to any needs you desire." he said.

Eva knew at once, that he was a submissive for sure, for that she recognised how he spoke, the tone he spoke in, and Eva smiled.

Eva kept quiet, as the receptionist led her toward the life, and noticing that he bowed, as she stepped in the lift, Eva felt pleased.

As they arrived on the third floor, the receptionist did not exit, instead he waited for Eva to leave the lift, and then they arrived at the suite.

After being shown around the suite, and Eva were very pleased with the suite, and noticing that the suite is a good size and there were plenty of room in there for holding a flogger and whatever she might require to do. Eva felt really pleased with the suite and the receptionist, also.

"I will take my leave then ma'am, unless you require something else of me."

Eva nodded, "Thank you for showing me around, boy, tell me, what is your name?" she asked him.

 

[LucianDevine]

Gary interacting with Eva

Gary had had his hand on the door, but the moment Eva spoke, he turned back to her, taking care to avert his gaze from hers. Though he wasn't especially a fan of pain, he had long since learned to deal with it and enjoy it, though he still preferred to avoid it by being proper and respectful.

"My name is Gary ma'am, Gary Reynolds."

At that exact moment, Gary was torn. He wanted very much so to look the woman over, as he had noticed her beauty during their interaction, but her position in relation to him made that impossible without permission. To an astute observer, the struggle going on within him would be noticeable, but not obviously so.

 

[landiek]

Jada went and climbed into the front seat of her blue bug. She took a few moments to kiss the steering wheel and utter in sheer prayer. "Thank you above, thank you for my job."

Jada started the engine and started to back from the spot when she noticed a dark cloud following. "Noooo no please not that !"

Jada made it in the back lot just as the engine whistled and more smoke bellowed from four places. Her beloved car finally gave up the ghost causing Jada to sob remorsefully.

She finally stopped crying and pulled the small suitcase from the truck. She felt awful about her little car as it was the one things she truly owned and walked to the employee dorms.

Jada was surprised to find that it was a downstairs with a large living area, a kitchen, and a spacious dining room for at least four hundred people. Then there was a desk where keys were hanging and a notice. Take key to a room and settle in, mark when key is in your possession by name and ID number. New employees exempt from ID.

Jada looked over the numbers and noticed that there was a one thirteen. "That is good enough for me."

She took her case to the room which housed a bed, dresser, and old fashioned washing basin with stand. She noticed that there was showers and bath rooms down near her room so she had few worries about the facilities but now she needed to check out the other new items of life.

Jada walked back downstairs and looked over the room, happily there was a huge bookcase and a strange white book. "Sexual positions"

She took it down and carried it to her room and after making up her bed from the linens on the bed she laid on the top and began to look at the illustrations trying not to blush to hotly.

 

[sexycaz22]

Eva talking with Gary

"My name is Gary ma'am, Gary Reynolds."

At that moment, Eva noticed that Gary were trying to not look at her, which pleased her, she liked respect and manners, and she could see that Gary had both.

"Gary, you may look up," Eva said, in a commanding tone.

"May I ask, how long have you worked here?" she then asked, and thinking a little more, she also asked; "is it true, that there is a bdsm theme here?"

Eva walked over to the big window, and looked out as she waited to hear Gary's answers.

 

[LucianDevine]

Gary interacting with Eva

"Gary, you may look up,"

Eva's tone was inviting, and her voice commanding, which was more than Gary needed. He happily lifted his gaze, staring briefly yet deeply into her blue eyes. His then let his gaze drift downward, letting it wander over her slim figure. She really was a beautiful woman, long luxurious legs, shapely hips that led to a nice tight rear. Her breasts were small and shapely as well, and her nipples perked slightly, barely visible through the fabric of her clothing.

Gary blushed when he realized he was staring. Dimly in his mind he heard Eva's question.

"May I ask, how long have you worked here?"

Gary wasn't sure if he was supposed to look back down or not, but as she hadn't told him to, he figured it was ok. There was a contemplative look on his face as he spoke.

"I've been here for about four years ma'am, pretty much since I turned twenty-one."

"is it true, that there is a bdsm theme here?"

Gary watched Eva as she turned from him, walking over to the big window. His gaze once more moved over her body briefly as she looked out. He moved a little closer, resting one hand on the side of the window too as he spoke.

"Yes ma'am it's true that bdsm is a specially of the red rose inn, though almost all of our staff have excellent people skills to deal with our average client el. Many of the employees are submissive, though we can control ourselves well enough so that the average customers would never know the difference. There is enough of us that if any guest should wish to take them to their rooms or the dungeon for the night or more, that the customers would never notice."

When he had finished speaking, Gary let his gaze wander outside as well. He had often wondered what it would be like to be normal, like so many of their guests, but he smiled that small smile and bowed his head, happily thinking that he liked who and what he was.

 

[Jack_Slade]

Jada went and climbed into the front seat of her blue bug. She took a few moments to kiss the steering wheel and utter in sheer prayer. "Thank you above, thank you for my job."

Jada started the engine and started to back from the spot when she noticed a dark cloud following. "Noooo no please not that !"

Jada made it in the back lot just as the engine whistled and more smoke bellowed from four places. Her beloved car finally gave up the ghost causing Jada to sob remorsefully.

She finally stopped crying and pulled the small suitcase from the trunk. She felt awful about her little car as it was the one things she truly owned and walked to the employee dorms.

Thomas was trying to finish up some last minute paperwork, when he heard the noise outside. He looked out his office window, just in time to see a huge cloud of white smoke billow out from the back of Jada's bug. He could smell the oil smoke coming through the air vents. Thomas watched the girl cry, he knew what she was going through all too well. Thomas spun around and walked out to his desk. He spun through his old rolodex (he really needed to get this on his cell phone) He found the number and dialed it on the house phone.

"Cherry Blossum Auto Sales, Ben Winthrup speaking."

"Hi Ben, just the guy I was looking for. Tom Slade, from the Red Rose Inn."

"Hey Mr. Slade, I haven't heard from you for a while, how are things at the Inn?"

Thinking of his date tonight with Alicia, Thomas replied "Ben, I'm on Cloud nine here!"

"That's great to hear Tom, I was beginning to worry about you, son."

"Those day's are over Ben, but I do need a favor from you."

"Anything Tom, you know that."

"I have a new hire here, a young girl whose VW just gave up the ghost."

"A bug huh, Old ones are popular for tricking out these days, You'd have to buy a new engine anyways, so the cost is minimal. What kind of car are you looking for?"

"I was thinking, Something red, sporty, maybe a ragtop."

"Hang on a sec,... ummm how about a '06 Pontiac Solstice. Let's see, 14,5K ummm all the usual stuff, GPS, whoa now a Moog racing suspension, nice."

"Racing suspension Eh? Looks like I'll be going to Road America soon" Tom said laughing.

Ben shook his head, "You know you could still kick ass out there, son."

"Yeah, I've been thinking about it again Ben, we'll see."

"OK, everything comes to roughly 19,2K."

"Can you still look up the DMV Licence Database?"

"Sure, want some plates?"

"Yeah, see if J ROSE is available."

"Yup, want me to snag it?"

"Better make them Packer Plates."

"Got It."

"Great! Can You drop it on by, say tomorrow by 11:00 am?"

"Sure thing Tom. Ummm. say I was wondering, anything new at the Inn?"

Tom laughed, "I was just going to mention it, you old coot! Yeah, think about a 6 Foot, 6 inch 300 lb. Black haired, blue eyed sub, rock hard, and ready for your command."

"Holy... Tom, you sure know how to torture a guy. I'll talk to the wife."

"You know you love it Ben. He should be at the front desk when you get there, if you want to check him out first.

"I'll have to get there early. Tom always a pleasure to do business with you!"

"Same here Ben, give my regards to your wife."

"I will Tom, you know she will probably want to see you too, for old times sake."

" I'd like that, then you can enjoy a double stuffed cream pie" Tom said with a laugh.

"You bastard. See ya soon"

Tom smiled as he hung up.

 

[_kyrie_]

Introduction of Marlie Ann Flannery - House Slave

Marlie stopped in front of the ornate mirror just outside Thomas Slade’s office. Her eyes were drawn to the black leather collar locked around her slender neck, the red rose glistening in the artificial torch light. The light jingle of the lock as it moved over the metal rivets in the back of the collar sent shivers up and down her spine. Over and over again her hand stroked the leather, whether in awe or fear, she could not be sure. The black leather indicating she was a slave, the red rose indicating she belonged to the house. The house which was now her permanent home, The Red Rose Inn.

Marlie tapped three times upon Mr. Slade’s door, waiting patiently for his command to enter. She heard a voice, female, and the soft closing of a side door before his deep, baritone voice responded.

“Come.”

Marlie fought the demons within her, still not comfortable with the deep darkness she had discovered within herself. The want, the desire, the burning need to be subdued and worse, to be tortured beyond all endurance until she found herself consumed by such a pleasure for which, she had no description, no words to utter or even to think that would or could ever describe the state she craved, above else, to be immersed in.

Yet, the light was still within her, warring with the deep darkness. Marlie loved making people smile and laugh, would go to any lengths to bring happiness to not only her friends but strangers as well; going out of her way to help and serve those she felt needed her. And, she felt the need everywhere, her empathy nearly inundating her own feelings at times, before she closed her internal doors to the turmoil.

Her intense need to bring happiness to others is what eventually lead her to the study of music and to the exclusive American Peninsula Music Consortium here in Door County. The last four years at the University had been both thrilling and enlightening. It was during those four years that Marlie’s darkness had finally risen to the surface, demanding attention and how now, four years later, she owed the next two years of her life to this man and this place.

Not daring to hesitate any longer, Marlie entered the lavish office quietly, her bare feet making no sound as she gracefully approached the massive, wooden desk. Mr. Thomas Slade stood, expectantly awaiting her entrance.