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

“You mean he didn’t fuck you? At all?”


“Not at first. He didn’t lay a finger on me in those early years. Nor did he put me to work. I relished not having to wake up at the crack of dawn to toil until I nearly dropped. I was given everything and nothing was expected of me. It was a dream existence. Anyway, I lived this way for many years until my eighteenth birthday. I had no idea when my birthday actually was but Neculai in his benevolence had decided to give me one…May 15th.”


“On that day the sun was shining and he suggested we go for a picnic. They were more popular in those days. People prefer to be entertained these days rather than go out and create their own fun. They miss out on a lot.”


Chapter 43