[ebook] Slave World by Johnny Stone
Title: Slave World****Description:"Slave World" is a story set far from the jurisdiction of the United Planetary Federation, depicting a contrasting environment of depravity and allure. The central character, Margo Winters, is an emotionally scarred veteran turned independent freighter pilot. She embarks on what she believes to be a routine delivery with her droid companion, John, but the situation spirals out of control when their cargo escapes cryo-stasis, leading to Margo's predicament. Margo harbors a secret that one of the escapees recognizes, thrusting her into a life of sexual submission. Captured and taken to a brokering house, she is collared, trained, and stripped of her identity before being sold to a sadistic owner. The narrative follows her transformation into a genetically altered ponygirl, navigating a web of power dynamics, twisted desires, and animalistic instincts among fellow slaves. Margo's ultimate struggle lies in surviving her ordeal while grappling with her feelings for a man she comes to love.
Excerpt Summary: In a tense scene, Margo is taken to a room where she meets two staff members preparing to brand her. As she is secured and prepped for the branding process, her fear escalates when she realizes the cruel intent behind their actions. Despite her terror, she is branded with a designation marking her as "Pony 18."After the branding, she is taken to a fitting room where she is outfitted in a variety of leather gear, including a body harness, boots, and other accessories that enhance her new identity. Margo experiences a mix of humiliation and unexpected pleasure as she transforms into a ponygirl, with a complex relationship developing between her and Burke, her overseer. Their dynamic hints at an unusual bond that complicates her feelings about her predicament. Throughout the process, Margo grapples with her emotions, reflecting on her past and the loss of her humanity, while wrestling with her growing attachment to Burke, who serves as both a protector and a figure of authority in her new life. The story delves into themes of submission, identity, and the struggle for agency within a dystopian framework.