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Why are you interested in joining The Menagerie?

Because I want a safe place to re-explore my sexual interests.

Do you have any experience with BDSM? If yes, for how long?

Yes, with past partners. About 5 to 6 years.

Would you describe yourself as submissive, dominant, or verse?

Dominant.

What are your interests in BDSM? Check all that apply.

Rope bondage, leather bondage, toys, collaring, edging, flogging/impact play, rough sex, group sex, exhibitionism, voyeurism.

Are there any areas of BDSM that you are interested in trying?

Roleplay, shibari, sensation play, maybe others.

How important are safewords to you?

Extremely.

Do you have any interest in attending special workshops (alone/in a group) to learn new techniques?

Yes, both.

It takes barely more than fifteen minutes to answer all the questions, and he emails the application back to Clover with a note that he has an STI test scheduled for the morning.

That night he dreams of leather and strawberries.

IN THEmorning, he once again awakes to an email from the club.

Dear Rowan,

We are pleased to invite you to become a member at The Menagerie! We feel your interests and experience will make for an exciting addition to our club. Please let us know when you are available for an in-person meeting at the club to complete your membership and fill out remaining paperwork. It should take no more than 30 minutes, though you are free to stay after if you would like.

Best,

Clover Monroe

Membership Coordinator

The Menagerie

Rowan can hear his blood rushing in his ears. Like before, the fast response surprises him—more so after having to review his application. But even if it had taken them weeks to respond, it wouldn’t have mattered.

He double-checks the club’s hours and sends a final email to Clover, fingers shaking with excitement.

Hi Clover,

Great! I can come in this Saturday at 7pm. Does that work?

Rowan C.

When he receives an affirmative reply barely fifteen minutes later, his heart races. Finally, he has something to look forward to.

He’s in.

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