Dale is a 23-year-old university student working on his thesis. Fortunately, rather than having to endure the interruptions and distractions at university, his “Uncle” Tom has invited Dale to stay with him at Walton Manor. In the countryside he has plenty of space, almost continual silence, and a butler to cater to his every whim. Dale and Tom have always had a mutual admiration for each other, and now they have the chance to explore this attraction. Yet Dale doesn’t count on falling in love with Dominic, the muscular Italian employed as Tom’s gardener. Despite his feelings for Tom, Dale can’t help the fact that the more he sees Dominic, the more attracted he is. Unfortunately, Tom is a jealous man. Even worse, he reveals a hitherto unseen sadistic side, which frightens Dale. One night Tom’s jealousy boils over, and Dale finds himself punished for his feelings for Dominic. From then on, Dale’s tranquil existence at Walton Manor is permanently shattered. Once things are set in motion, they are impossible to stop. After a final confrontation between Dominic and Tom, Dale discovers the most shocking truth of all.

The Human Cage

“I will not be treated like that in front of a servant.”


“He’s still a man. He still has feelings and should be treated with dignity. Joseph works damn hard for you and you had no right to humiliate him like that. I didn’t want to see his fucking cock!”


Tom sat down on the corner of Dale’s bed. There was a heavy sigh and his shoulders slumped forward.


“That man was watching us make love. To me that’s a private thing and I certainly don’t want the servants creeping around spying on us, especially at times like that.”


“How do you know he was watching us?”


“Well you saw the man’s hard-on! You don’t get one of those walking through a rose garden.”


“Anyway, I don’t care. There’s no excuse to treat someone like that. I hope I never have to see you do that again.”


Tom hung his head and for a moment Dale felt sorry for him.


“I’m sorry,” Tom said finally. “What can I do to make it up to you?”


Chapter 14