• The Governess: She can be best described as Mary Poppins wielding a cane with a strapped-on 10″ dildo. You are to address her with utmost propriety and respect at all times. She favours her slaves and submissives to be clean, orderly, and of good humour. Even better, should they be able to decently carry a tune, as she’s known to occasionally break out into song — but this is hardly regular. She’s not afraid to use that cane, either, and always has a paddle nearby. Should she decide you’re in need of a good old-fashioned punishment, her spankings pack a wollop! Off you go, now. Spit-spot!

• The Spy: She knows exactly what you’ve been up to, as well as what you’re hiding, and how to get it out of you. You’ve been up to no good, and heaven help you, should you try to convince her otherwise. Her instruments of torture are nothing compared to her deadliest weapon of all: her imagination. Whatever you’re hiding — she’ll find it. And through using whatever means necessary. She loves leather, talking shop, and breaking her victims. Mind first. If you’re smart and comply, once she’d made you talk, she’ll make your whole body sing.

• The Mistress: This Mistress gives the word new context. Often between husbands (never her own), they offer her gifts of devotion (which she takes) in exchange for her heart and fidelity (which she never gives). She knows what you’re about, and if you think you’re the one in control, you’re sadly mistaken. She’ll tell you all about her escapades with other men, since she knows you’re powerless to stop her, and too weak to keep her for yourself. After all, you can’t even please your wife or girlfriend you keep unsatisfied at home, can you? No. In fact, this mistress has to teach you just how to properly service a woman, which can’t be learned overnight. In the meantime, she has a wonderful array of talented men-friends who will keep your poor wife coming — and coming back — for much more than you could ever give. Don’t worry. She’ll gladly fill you in on every little thing they’ll be doing to her, and what a splendid time she’ll be having without you. You wretched excuse for a man — you deserve everything you have coming to you.

• The Dark Queen: On your knees, peasant! How dare you seek to be on level with The Queen! She’ll have your cheeks good and red for it — all four of them, in steady succession. Cry, scream — your agony is her bliss. She sees you for the sobbing, snivelling, broken little worm you are. Should you earn her favour, you may very rarely worship at her shrine, but this is not easily won. She is not gracious. She is not kind. She thrives on your misery, and you love her for it. Soon as she no longer has need of you, you will leave her presence immediately — or pay grave consequence for your misdeed, you weak, ineffectual fool. Be gone!

• The Courtesan: It seems to be all about you, doesn’t it? That’s what she wants you to think. She knows who’s in control — and it isn’t you. Go on. Tell her what you want. Divulge your deepest, darkest fantasies. After all, it’s her job to make them all come true. Her wishes come second to your own. This is about what you want. Right? Then what’s the glint in her eye? Why does it seem that she knows something she’s not telling you? Laughing at you, almost? She has a grand plan, of that you can be sure — and you’ll only wish you were a part of it.

• The Goddess: Sensual and loving, commanding and sometimes cruel. She understands you are all a part of something much greater than yourselves, and it is her destiny to take you from your wayward path. You seek to serve her, and she is appreciative of your service. You know your place is at her feet, and she accepts your servitude with grace. She is wise beyond her years and your imagining, and should you journey with her, she will take you places far beyond this reality that you never fathomed possible. But do you question her gentle guidance and giving hand? Not if you wish to suffer the consequences for your disrespect and rebellion. She is a fair and just ruler, able to show you a glimpse of heaven on earth — or a taste of hell.

• The Sadistic Shrink: Part-experimental psychologist, part-pure sadist. Mad science at its kinkiest. She’s got all sorts of crazy ideas in store for you, all under the premise of: ‘I wonder what THIS will do?’ Pleasure, pain — it doesn’t matter. She gets a kick out of it all, especially studying your reactions, you being the little puppet under her complete control. The more horrific you look, the more it fills her with curiosity, joy, and really, really turns her on. She wants to understand it all — even if it means completely taking your mind and soul apart to figure it all out. As for who puts you back together — well, that’s not of her immediate concern.

The previously mentioned personae are just an example of some of her favourites; those masques she slips on more frequently. There are likely those yet undiscovered. Who will inspire them? It might even be you.