As she prepared for the play date, Sarah couldn't help but feel a sense of dread wash over her. She had been in the BDSM lifestyle for what felt like an eternity, and it had taken a toll on her self-esteem. She felt like a mere object, a tool for others to use and discard. She had lost count of the number of partners she had been with, and the countless times she had been hurt, physically and emotionally. But tonight was...