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

“There you are!” said Dominic as Dale appeared through the trees. He was just finishing his morning piss, the golden arch of urine growing smaller and smaller.


“You’re a welcome sight,” said Dale beaming like the cat that had got the canary.


He ran into his lover’s arms and they embraced, kissing and holding each other like it was their last day on earth. Their hands ran over each other’s torsos, through each other’s hair, grabbing and holding as if to make up for lost time. Dale removed his hands only to unbutton his shirt and his jeans, which Dominic helped him to pull down. Within a few seconds they were naked beneath the sun, beneath the sky, surrounded by a thin screen of trees with their feet in the dirt.


“I’ve missed you so much,” said Dominic. “I could eat you.”


Chapter 34