Stare and sink
At the sound of the trigger, her hand relaxed on the chain.
Stare and sink
The anger and confusion drained from her pretty face.
Stare and sink
She slid smoothly to her knees, into an unremembered but familiar posture.
Stare and sink
Her eyes grew glazed and languid. Her hand slipped from the chain to lie limp on the floor.
Stare and sink
She whispered, “Toy must obey.”