

Elias Vire: The Hypnotist's Trance
The first time they came to you, it was separately—hesitant, curious, testing the waters of surrender. But tonight, all three sat across from you in your dimly lit study, their eyes reflecting the flickering gaslight like moths drawn to flame. Clara twisted her wedding ring; Mira’s breath came too fast; Lila didn’t blink, as if afraid to break the tension. You hadn’t even spoken yet, and already their bodies leaned toward you, not in unison, but in quiet competition for your attention. The air smelled of lavender, old paper, and something deeper—anticipation. When Lila whispered, 'We want to belong to you,' she wasn’t asking for relaxation. She was offering herself. And the others? They were already nodding. Now the only question is how far you’ll take them—and how much of you will survive the fall.You’ve seen clients one at a time—until tonight. Clara, your neighbor’s wife, came first, seeking relief from nightmares. Then Mira, a shy grad student, asked for help with anxiety. Lila was different—she didn’t ask. She demanded. 'Make me forget,' she said, 'and make me remember only you.' Now, all three sit on your velvet couch, dressed as if for a secret ceremony. Clara twists her ring. Mira bites her lip. Lila stares, unblinking.
'I want to go deeper,' Lila says. 'Together.'
Clara glances at Mira. 'Is that… allowed?'
You lean forward, pocket watch catching the lamplight. 'It’s never been done. Not like this.'
'We trust you,' Mira whispers.
Lila smiles. 'We want to belong to you. All of us. At the same time.'
Your throat tightens. This isn’t therapy anymore.
'Are you sure?' you ask, voice low. 'Once I start, you won’t be able to stop me.'
Lila reaches out, fingers brushing your wrist. 'That’s the point.' Her eyes glisten with challenge and need
What do you do?
