Pushing the Envelope: A Prequel from "The Barter System" World (8 page)

I look forward to meeting you, too!  I understand and accept the conditions in both the contract and your email. 

I’m very curious to meet you in person and think we’ll get along great. 

I’ll take good care of you while you’re here and can’t wait to see what your other surveys include.  The first one is attached to this email.  Wondering how I did.  I’ve always been rather good at tests.

See you next week!

Sean

SURVEY ONE

Subject Name:  Sean

Subject Age:  37

Subject Career:  Internet Entrepreneur

Marital Status:  Divorced

Children (Y/N):  N

Annual Income:  $150K

Location:  Orlando, FL

What was your primary motivation for applying to this study? 

I was intrigued when I found your site and was convinced by an old Army buddy to apply.

What do you hope to gain by your participation? 

More knowledge about the "investigator" (not just carnal) and maybe myself.  Some of the initial questions you’ve asked really made me think. 

What is one thing you wish the investigator to know about you?

I don't overcomplicate things but I take life seriously.

Do you have any negative assumptions regarding this study? 

There being either NO emotional impact or TOO MUCH.  I’m already thinking too intensely about what time with you will be like.

What is your most secret sexual fantasy? 

Experiencing that "chemistry" I hear people talk about.  Being on the water with a willing partner who isn't looking over her shoulder or asking for constant reassurance about sharks.

Have you ever told anyone else about this fantasy? 

Yes, but no one gets it.

Have you attempted to realize this fantasy in your daily life?

Not yet.  I rarely take women out on my boat - never for sex.

How have you utilized the Internet in your sexual life? 

Light porn.  I tried online dating three times and regretted it almost immediately.

Looking once more at his photo, she decided to trust her instincts and quit stalling. 

She returned to the bungalow-style home on a quiet residential street a couple of miles from the gas station.  The yard was well manicured and the house in good condition.  There was a white Ford Explorer parked in the driveway and she parked behind it. 

Her hands were trembling and she gave herself a mental shake.

Taking a deep breath, Riya got out and made her way up the stone walkway.  Her hand lifted to knock on the front door when it suddenly opened wide and she found herself embraced in a strong hug. 

It made her feel as if they were old friends and she felt instantly at ease. 

From that moment, she
knew
she was going to be alright. 

© Shayne McClendon

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Shayne McClendon is an Amazon bestselling author who has received rave reviews for her premiere novel
The Barter System
. 

Other releases include
Yes to Everything
,
Love of the Game – The Complete Collection
,
Hudson
– the second book in
The Barter System
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Completely Wrecked
and
The Hermit
.

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