This is one of my fantasies that I wrote out into the form of a short story:
I had stopped counting the disappointments. Every time I thought I had found someone who could truly take control, who could dominate me the way I longed for, it always unraveled the same way. At first, there was power in their hands, confidence in their commands, and a promise of structure I craved. And then, without fail, something would shift. Slowly at first, subtly, until I found myself guiding, leading, and, ultimately, dominating.
It wasn’t what I wanted. It never had been. I was a submissive, through and through. I had known it for as long as I had understood myself. I had no interest in playing the role of a switch or feigning dominance for the sake of someone else’s comfort. I wanted to surrender, to feel the weight of control taken from my hands, to be molded and disciplined by a true Domme. But the universe seemed to conspire against me.
My first serious relationship had started out promising. My girlfriend had been confident, self-assured, and seemed to relish control. For the first few months, it had been bliss—kneeling at her feet, following orders, feeling the security of strict structure. But then, cracks had formed. Hesitations. Small moments where she had asked what I wanted, what I preferred. And then, one day, it had been her on her knees, waiting to be told what to do. I had broken up with her shortly after, unable to accept the reversal.
It had happened again. And again. And again. Different partners, same story. Each time, I went into it with renewed hope, convincing myself that this time would be different. But it never was. The worst part was, I understood why it happened. I had a natural aura of control, a presence that others picked up on even when I wasn’t trying. I carried myself with a quiet confidence, made decisions with precision, and never hesitated when given responsibility. People mistook it for dominance, mistook my competence for control.
I had started questioning myself. Maybe it was my fault. Maybe I wasn’t really submissive. Maybe I was only chasing an illusion, some unreachable ideal. But then I’d think about the way my body responded to command, the deep-seated need to obey, the electric thrill of restraint and discipline, and I knew—this wasn’t something I had imagined. It was a part of me, a need as fundamental as breath.
So I searched. I scoured the community, attended events, engaged in conversations, all in pursuit of the elusive Domme who wouldn’t crumble beneath my presence. I had met women who were experienced, women who were new, women who were curious. Some had tried to take control but faltered. Others had surrendered without even realizing it. A few had simply been intimidated by me and walked away. And through it all, I remained unfulfilled, aching for something I had never truly had.
Then I met Her.
It wasn’t an immediate revelation, but a slow, creeping awareness. We met at a gathering—one of many I had attended, always hopeful, always leaving disheartened. I was introduced to her in passing, an exchange of names and pleasantries, and thought nothing of it at first. But then, a moment. A glance that lingered too long. A pause heavy with unspoken weight. And the way her gaze settled on me, assessing, seeing beyond the polished surface I presented to the world.
We spoke. And for the first time in a long time, I felt something shift—not in me, but in the air between us. There was no uncertainty in her voice, no hesitation in her words. She didn’t ask questions that left room for negotiation. She stated things as they were, as they would be. And when she told me to kneel, there was no part of me that considered resisting.
The ground felt solid beneath my knees, more secure than it ever had. And as I looked up, waiting, hoping, needing, I realized that, for the first time, I wasn’t disappointed.
She didn’t rush. She let the silence settle between us, thick with expectation. My heart pounded in my chest as I remained still, waiting for her next move. When she finally spoke, her voice was calm, measured, carrying a weight I had never heard before.
"You’re used to being in control," she said, more of a statement than a question. "Even when you don’t want to be."
I swallowed hard, nodding. "Yes."
"That won’t happen here." She stepped closer, and I felt her presence loom over me. "You will not dictate the pace. You will not lead. You will not guide me into submission, whether intentionally or not. Do you understand?"
A shiver ran down my spine. I had heard similar words before, but never spoken with such certainty, such absolute control. "I understand."
"Good. Then stand up. Slowly."
I obeyed, rising cautiously to my feet. My body hummed with anticipation, nerves prickling under my skin. She watched me, studying my movements, waiting for any sign of hesitation or resistance. When I met her gaze, I felt utterly seen.
"You’re nervous," she observed.
"A little," I admitted.
"That’s good. It means you’re aware of what’s happening. That this is real." She reached out, her fingers grazing my jaw before gripping it firmly. "I don’t tolerate disobedience. Nor do I reward uncertainty. If you submit to me, you do it completely. No games. No power struggles. No accidents."
My breath hitched. No one had ever spoken to me like this before. No one had ever laid out the terms so clearly, so decisively.
"I understand," I whispered.
She tilted my chin upward, forcing me to hold her gaze. "We’ll see."
She released me with a deliberate slowness, as if testing my reaction. I kept my body still, my hands clenched at my sides. Every muscle in me screamed to prove myself worthy of her, to show her that I could be what she wanted. But I knew better than to act without direction.
"Come with me," she said, turning on her heel.
I followed, heart pounding. She led me to a quiet corner of the venue, away from the scattered clusters of conversation. She gestured toward a chair. "Sit."
I obeyed instantly, my breath shallow as I watched her take the seat across from me. The distance between us felt insignificant, as if the power she radiated closed the gap.
She studied me for a long moment before speaking again. "Tell me what you want."
I opened my mouth, but the words caught in my throat. How could I possibly condense everything I had been yearning for into a simple answer? My entire life had been spent chasing this, searching for someone who wouldn’t fold beneath me, who wouldn’t see my strength and mistake it for something it wasn’t.
I forced myself to speak, my voice quieter than I intended. "I want to serve. I want to surrender. Completely."
Her lips curved into a slow, knowing smile. "Good.”
She let the word settle between us, the weight of it sinking into my skin. Good. A simple affirmation, yet it carried a finality I wasn’t accustomed to. I had been told I was good before—good at leading, good at making decisions, good at handling people—but never like this. Never for surrendering.
She reached into her pocket and pulled out a leather collar, simple but well-crafted. My breath caught in my throat. No discussion, no prolonged negotiation, just an expectation. A test. I knew what she was asking without words.
She held it out to me. "Put it on."
My fingers trembled as I took the collar from her hand, the leather warm from her touch. I had worn collars before, but always as a request, always because I had asked for them. This was different. She wasn’t asking. She was commanding. And it sent a thrill through my spine.
I fastened it around my neck, feeling the snug embrace of it, feeling owned before she had even truly taken me. When I looked up, her eyes darkened with satisfaction.
"Good girl."
The praise sent heat flooding through me, my stomach twisting in knots. No one had ever said it like that before. Like a reward, like a verdict. I had waited years to hear those words spoken in that way, and now that they had been, I felt something inside me snap into place.
She leaned forward, resting her elbows on her knees. "You’re mine now. Do you understand that?"
I swallowed hard. "Yes, Mistress."
A slow smile curved her lips, but there was no kindness in it—only possession. "Then let’s begin.”
She stood, and without hesitation, I followed, my body moving instinctively at her command. She led me through the dimly lit corridors of the venue, each step echoing in the quiet. My pulse pounded in my ears, anticipation tightening my throat. I had chased this feeling for so long—the exhilaration of relinquishing control, the steady certainty of being guided.
We entered a private room, the walls lined with deep mahogany bookshelves, the scent of leather and aged paper filling the air. A single chair sat in the center of the room, deliberate in its placement. She gestured to it. "Sit."
I obeyed, perching on the edge of the seat, my posture instinctively straight. She circled me slowly, the click of her heels deliberate, measuring. I felt the weight of her gaze as it swept over me, assessing every inch of my body, every breath I took.
"I will break you down," she murmured, stopping behind me. Her fingers brushed my shoulder, a touch so light it sent shivers racing down my spine. "Strip you of every layer of control you’ve been forced to wear. And when there is nothing left but raw submission, I will rebuild you."
My breath hitched, a desperate need twisting in my gut. "Please," I whispered.
She leaned down, her lips grazing the shell of my ear. "Patience."
I exhaled shakily, gripping the arms of the chair to ground myself. She stepped in front of me, fingers tilting my chin upward until I was forced to meet her gaze. "You will learn to wait. To obey without hesitation. To crave discipline as much as you crave pleasure."
She let the silence stretch, the weight of her words settling over me like chains I was desperate to wear. Then, finally, she spoke again, her voice a quiet command that sent fire through my veins.
"Kneel.”
I slid off the chair without hesitation, my knees pressing into the hardwood floor. The room felt colder down here, the shift in position solidifying the reality of my submission. She stood over me, looking down with a gaze that stripped me bare in ways no touch ever could.
Her fingers trailed along my jaw, tilting my head back so I had no choice but to look at her. "You kneel well," she murmured. "But we’ll see if you stay there when it becomes difficult."
My heartbeat thundered in my chest. I wanted to prove myself, to show her that I was worthy of this surrender. But she wasn’t looking for immediate perfection. She was looking for endurance. For obedience that did not waver.
She stepped away, and the absence of her touch was almost unbearable. "Hands behind your back."
I complied instantly, clasping my fingers together at the base of my spine. My shoulders pulled back, my chest lifted slightly. Vulnerable. Exposed. Exactly as I wanted to be.
She walked behind me, and I could hear her movements, deliberate and slow. "You’ve spent so long searching," she said, voice like silk. "So long leading when you wanted to follow. Tell me, little one, do you even know what it feels like to truly let go?"
I swallowed hard, my throat dry. "No, Mistress."
She chuckled softly, the sound sending a fresh wave of heat through me. "Then tonight, we begin your education.”
She moved with purpose, and I remained still, waiting. The anticipation curled around my limbs like a vice, tightening with every passing second. I heard the soft rustle of fabric, the clink of something metallic. When she returned to my field of vision, she held a length of silk rope in her hands, running it between her fingers as if savoring the feel.
"Your body will resist before your mind does," she said. "Your instincts will scream at you to take control again. But you won’t. You’ll fight that urge until it no longer exists. Do you understand?"
I nodded, my breath shallow. "Yes, Mistress."
She knelt before me, a rare moment of proximity that sent a shiver through my frame. She looped the rope around my wrists, her hands methodical, patient. The silk slid against my skin, tightening just enough to remind me of my place. It wasn’t just about restraint. It was about trust. About yielding.
"There is no escape from this," she murmured. "No room for hesitation."
She pulled the knot tight, and I exhaled, feeling myself sink deeper into the moment, into her control. Every fiber of my being screamed in relief, in a pleasure I hadn’t been able to grasp before now.
She studied me for a long moment, then whispered, "Good girl."
And just like that, I was hers.