The room was as large as the upstairs dining room, which was large enough to graciously seat eighteen for formal dinner. The light glittered off the c...hains, shackles and spreader bars neatly hung on one wall; and shone dully off the large copper air tank in the corner. The smell of leather permeated the room, and Carla was reminded of the well-kept tack room where she often went horseback riding. She briefly thought of the feel of a strong horse’s back beneath her, the saddle occasionally. Y'all used to party pretty hard," she addressed Jess. "Uh ... I heard that Barry was dating one of Megan's friends..." Yeah ... that's kinda true," Jess answered, swinging our clasped hands in a not too subtle display."Another in a long line for you, ain't it, Jessica?" Tracy jabbed. I know the woman has a mouth on her. I didn't think she'd be so brazen, though. I started to say something.Jessica beat me to it. "Last one. Barry's the final. The end. The one that none of those could beat...". She comes to visit me sometimes, or I come to visit her. Here is what happened not long ago… It was a nice autumn day. I woke up early in the morning because I knew Ellen would be coming today. So I got up, and had a nice, long shower… But it was kind of too long, because the doorbell rang and I wasnt yet dressed. But hey, it was Ellen, we were so close that I didnt care if she saw me in a towel only. So I went to open the door, wearing nothing but a small towel that only hid the most intimate. The spellbinders control everything and the Sons of Odin claim to wantequal rights for men and even transgendered people like me, but theirmethods are not those of the righteous freedom fighters they claim to be.There are rumors that they are preparing for the end, the battle ofRagnarok, but if so I think I've chosen the wrong side. I hate them. Theykilled my mother when I refused to cooperate and are holding my sisterransom to ensure I cooperate now.I have no choice, I must continue or risk.