Corinne is a hard working woman in a training gym that thanks to her effort are training some of the up and coming names in MMA. She has grown up in the gym, as her father was one of the best fighters the gym had produced until he was killed. Now she is navigating her world without family. The only thing she has left is the gym, but she refuses to be a gym bunny. She is not looking for a handout or for some fighter to take care of her. She just wants to do good and prays that Mathew will make her a partner in the gym. But will that all change because of a tattooed Adonis?

Atelophobia [A-Tel-O-Pho-Bia]: The fear of imperfection. The fear of never being good enough. Fear is crippling and can sometimes make the most rational people, make the most irrational decisions. It distorts one's reality and convinces them to live a life that they were never meant to live. ****This story have scenes that may be triggering for some. Please do not read if graphic language, topics of sexual assault, miscarriage, bullying, stalking, mental abuse, or the likes. will trigger you.*****

This story explores the dynamics between a wealthy, emotionally broken stockbroker and an emotionally vulnerable divorcee. Loosely based on my favorite movie, 9 1/2 Weeks, this story offers snapshots into their relationship and their sexual forays into D/s and BDSM, particularly the emotional and mental aspects of such play. This story is intended for mature audiences. There will be NSFW content. All characters except Lynn belong to Pixelberry.