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Tomorrow (November 16) I'll be in Stratford, Ontario, appearing onstage with Vass Bednar as part of the CBC IDEAS Festival. I'm also doing an afternoon session for middle-schoolers at the Stratford Public Library.

Almost no one knows this, but last June, a 90-car train got away from its crew in Hernando, MS, rolling three miles through two public crossings, a ghost train that included 47 potentially explosive propane cars. The "bomb train" neither crashed nor derailed, which meant that Grenada Railroad/Gulf & Atantic didn't have to report it.

This is just one of many terrifying near-misses that are increasingly common in America's hyper-concentrated, private equity-dominated rail sector, where unsafe practices dominate and whistleblowers face brutal retaliation for coming forward to regulators.

These unsafe practices – and the corporate policies that deliberately gave rise to them – are documented in terrifying, eye-watering detail in a deeply reported Propublica story by Topher Sanders, Jessica Lussenhop,Dan Schwartz, Danelle Morton and Gabriel L Sandoval:

https://www.propublica.org/article/railroad-safety-union-pacific-csx-bnsf-trains-freight

It's a tale of depraved indifference to public safety, backstopped by worker intimidation. The reporting is centered on railyard maintenance inspectors, who are charged with writing up "bad orders" to prevent unsafe railcars from shipping out. As private equity firms consolidated rail into an ever-dwindling number of companies, these workers face supervisors who are increasingly hostile to these bad orders.

It got so alarming that some staffers started carrying hidden digital recorders, so they could capture audio of their bosses illegally ordering them to greenlight railcars that were too unsafe for use. The article features direct – and alarming – quotes, like supervisor Andrew Letcher, boss of the maintenance crews at Union Pacific's Kansas City yard saying, "If I was an inspector on a train I would probably let some of that nitpicky shit go."

Letcher – and fellow managers for other Tier 1 railroads quoted in the piece – aren't innately hostile to public safety. They are quite frank about why they want inspectors to "let that nitpicky shit go." As Letcher explains, "The first thing that I’m getting questioned about right now, every day, is why we’re over 200 bad orders and what we’re doing to get them down."

In other words, corporate rail owners have ordered their supervisors to reduce the amount of maintenance outages on the rail lines, but have not given them additional preventative maintenance budgets or crew. These supervisors warn their employees that high numbers of bad orders could cost them their jobs, even lead to the shutdown of the car shops where inspectors are prone to pulling dangerous cars out of service.

It's a ruthless form of winnowing. Gresham's Law holds that "bad money drives out good" – in an economy where counterfeit money circulates, people preferentially spend their fake money to get it out of their hands, until all the money in circulation is funny money. This is the rail safety equivalent: simply fire everyone who reports unsafe conditions and all your railcars will be deemed safe, with the worst railcars shipped out first. A market for lemons – except these aren't balky used sedans, they're unsafe railcars full of toxic chemicals or explosive propane.

When cataclysmic rail disasters occur – like this year's East Palestine derailment – the rail industry reassures us that this is an isolated incident, pointing to the system's excellent overall safety record. But that record is a mirage, because the near-misses don't have to be reported. Those near-misses are coming more frequently, as the culture of profit over safety incurs a mounting maintenance debt, filling America's rails with potential "bomb cars."

Rail mergers and other forms of deregulated, anything-goes capitalism are justified by conservative economists who insist that "incentives matter," and that the profit motive provides the incentive to improve efficiency, leading to lower costs and better service. But the incentive to externalize risk, kick the can down the road, and capture regulators rarely concerns the "incentives matter" crowd.

Here's an incentive that matters. Rail managers' bonuses – as much as a fifth of their take home pay – are only paid if the trains they oversee run on time. Inspectors have recorded their managers admitting that they have quotas – a maximum number of bad orders their facility may produce, irrespective of how much unsafe rolling stock passes through the facility.

Inspectors have caught their managers removing repair order tags from cars they've flagged as unsafe. Inspectors will log orders in a database, only to have the record mysteriously deleted, or marked as serviced when no service has occurred. Some inspectors have seen the same cars in their yard with the same problems, and repeatedly flagged them without any maintenance being performed before they're shipped out again.

Former managers from Union Pacific, CSX and Norfolk Southern told Propublica that they operated in an environment where safety reports were discouraged, and that workers who filed these reports were viewed as "complainers." Workers furnished Propublica with recordings of rail managers berating them for reporting persistent unsafe conditions the Federal Railroad Administration. Other workers from BNSF said that they believed that their bosses were told when they called the company's "confidential" work-safety tipline, setting them up for retaliation by bosses who'd falsified safety reports.

Whistleblowers who seek justice at OSHA are stymied by long delays, and while switching their cases to court can win them cash settlements, these do not get recorded on the company's safety record, which allows the company to go on claiming to be a paragon of safety and prudence.

The culture of retaliation is pervasive, which explains how the 47-cars worth of propane on the "bomb train" that rolled unattended over three miles of track never made the news. There is a voluntary Close Call Reporting System (operated by NASA!) where rail companies can report these disasters. Not one of America's Class 1 rail companies participate in it.

After the East Palestine disaster, Transport Secretary Pete Buttigieg pushed the rail companies to join, but a year later, none have. It's part of an overall pattern with Secretary Buttigieg, who has prodigious, far-reaching powers under USC40 Section 41712(a), which allow him to punish companies for "unfair and deceptive" practices or "unfair methods of competition":

https://pluralistic.net/2023/01/10/the-courage-to-govern/#whos-in-charge

Buttigieg can't simply hand down orders under 41712(a) – to wield this power, he must follow administrative procedures, conducting market studies, seeking comment, and proposing a rule. Other members of the Biden administration with similar powers, like FTC chair Lina Khan, arrived in office with a ranked-priority list of bad corporate conduct and immediately set about teeing up rules to give relief to the American public.

By contrast, Buttigieg's agency has done precious little to establish the evidentiary record to punish the worst American companies under its remit. His most-touted achievement was to fine five airlines for saving money by cancelling their flights and stranding their passengers. But of the five airlines affected by Buttigieg's order, four were not US companies. The sole affected US carrier was Spirit airlines, with 2% of the market. The Big Four US airlines – who have a much worse record than the ones that were fined – were not affected at all:

https://prospect.org/infrastructure/transportation/ftc-noncompete-airline-flight-cancellation-buttigieg/

Rather than directly regulating the US transportation sector, Buttigieg prefers exacting nonbinding promises from them (like the Tier 1 rail companies' broken promise to sign up to the Close Call Reporting System). Under his leadership, the Federal Railroad Agency has proposed weakening rail safety standards, rescinding an order to improve the braking systems on undermaintained, mile-long trains carrying potentially deadly freight:

https://pluralistic.net/2023/02/11/dinah-wont-you-blow/#ecp

The US transportation system is accumulating a terrifying safety debt, behind a veil of corporate secrecy. It badly demands direct regulation and close oversight.

If you are interested in rail safety, I strongly recommend this episode of Well There's Your Problem, "a podcast about engineering disasters, with slides" – you will laugh your head off and then never sleep again:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BMQTdYXaH8

If you'd like an essay-formatted version of this post to read or share, here's a link to it on pluralistic.net, my surveillance-free, ad-free, tracker-free blog:

https://pluralistic.net/2023/11/15/safety-third/#all-the-livelong-day

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After all the lead up... it's here! Three years after posting the last story in my Mystrade spy series, His Professional Capacity, I'm back with a new installment.

The Bell Bird - Chapter 1

When a known assassin comes to London, Mycroft brings Greg along for some spying.

Tags: Assassins, Spies, Mycroft's job, BAMF Mycroft Holmes, Mycroft's work kids, Mycroft is a softie

2,744 words

If you just want to know the basics of the world and the characters before jumping in to this story, I recommend reading Protégé. If you want to get all the references, start with What He Does and read through the series from there. Each post has the next one linked at the bottom, or you can read them all on AO3.

The first chapter contains spoilers for the Count of Monte Cristo. If you haven't read that and plan to, I recommend skipping from where the characters start talking about it to the section break.

This story is completely written and is just being edited at this point. I anticipate posting a new chapter every Sunday, but we'll see.

Read it below or on AO3.

~*~

“I’ll see you for lunch.” The words were murmured against Greg’s cheek, followed by a soft kiss. Greg woke just enough to grunt an “Uh-huh” in response before sinking back into his pre-dawn sleep. 

“Hey, boss!” Sally called from the other side of the crime scene they were studying. Greg looked up at her, and she jutted her chin towards the street. “That’s for you, innit?” 

Greg followed her gaze to the sleek black sedan waiting by the kerb. He swore. It wasn’t that he had forgotten that he had agreed to meet Mycroft at his office for lunch, he had just lost track of the time. “Sally, is there any way you could—” 

“Yeah, boss.” She grinned. “I’ve got it. Just try not to look too dishevelled when you come back, alright?” 

Greg rolled his eyes. It had been one time in the early days when he and Mycroft could hardly keep their hands off each other, that he had pulled himself out of a black sedan looking slightly worse for wear. They had been through a lot since then: a hostage situation, the following recovery, an assassination attempt—and, of course, they had now lived together for well over a year. But Sally was covering for him, so he took the teasing without protesting that his days of acting like a horny teenager were behind him. 

“Thanks, Sarge!” he called as he stood and dusted a few stray blades of grass off the knees of his trousers, then trotted over to the car. He opened the front passenger door and smiled at the driver. “Hey, Lucy.” 

“Hey yourself,” Lucy replied, unable to suppress her grin even though she was annoyed. “Get in. You’re late. You could have let me know you wouldn’t be at the Met.” 

Lucy Simmons and Mycroft had been junior agents together at the beginning of their careers. But just as Mycroft’s star was starting to rise, there had been an accident. Mycroft hadn’t given Greg details except to say that an innocent person had died as a result of Lucy’s actions. Reading between the lines of what Mycroft had felt he could say, Greg concluded that the incident had broken Lucy’s spirit and she had left the Service.

Later, when Mycroft needed a driver, he had found Lucy and asked her to come work for him. He had told her that he wanted someone who had intelligence experience and the proper security clearance, but didn’t have ambitions within the Service. Greg privately suspected that Mycroft had also wanted to make sure Lucy had a stable job with a good paycheck. 

“Sorry,” Greg winced. “New murder.” He pulled out his mobile to text Mycroft. Running late, in car now. Very distracting murder, sorry. Still good for lunch? 

“No novel?” Greg asked Lucy, looking around for the paperback she kept on hand for the times between driving Mycroft places. Greg liked Lucy a lot, but she was tight-lipped about anything personal, so books always fuelled their conversation when it was just the two of them in the car. 

Lucy sighed and touched the tight bun in her greying hair. “Glove box. Don’t poke fun.” 

Greg’s mobile pinged with Mycroft’s reply. I would still like you to come, but we will be a bit more rushed than I had intended.

Greg sighed as he texted back. Sorry. Love you.

“You reading a bodice-ripper?” Greg put his mobile away and opened the glove box to pull out a thick tome. “Count of Monte Cristo? Again, Lucy? How many times have you read this book?” 

“I said not to poke fun!” 

“I’m not poking fun. I am asking how many times you’ve read it.” He waved the book at her.

“It is the perfect book!” she said defensively. “It has pirates and buried treasure and star-crossed lovers and fighting and poison and wildly complicated revenge plots!”

“And all of the female characters are ridiculous one-dimensional parodies,” Greg said, depositing the book back in the glove box. 

“Ok, Mr. Enlightened Feminist, most of the male characters are that too.”

“And a child gets murdered and the accessory to murder completely gets away with it!”

“Listen, copper, it was a bratty child and an accident, and the accessory felt bad.”

“Yeah, he felt bad as he went off to live his life of luxury with his child bride who literally saw him as a father figure!” 

“There are well over a thousand pages of good stuff before that slightly questionable ending.”

“Uh huh. And how many times have you read those thousand pages of good stuff?”

“A few,” she admitted. “But I average two books a week, the vast majority of which are new to me, so I can have some literary comfort food sometimes.”

“Alright, I’m sorry. I shouldn’t tease. Oh! I started reading this new space opera a few days ago; it’s incredible.”  

Greg exited the lift to Anthea’s slightly disapproving gaze. “They’re waiting for you,” she said by way of greeting. 

“They?” Greg frowned and she waved him into the office. 

“Sir, there’s no reason to do it this way!” The thick Scottish accent met Greg’s ears the moment he opened the sound-proofed door. 

“The reason to do it this way, Mr. Romer, is that I say we are doing it this way, and that is sufficient.” Mycroft’s tone was calm and definitive. 

Greg entered to see Mycroft seated behind his large mahogany desk with Agent Peter Romer pacing in front and Agent Fatima Ahmad lounging in one of the chairs. Romer’s hair was short and blonde, a look Greg hadn’t seen on him before, but it worked, particularly with the slim-fit light grey suit the young agent was sporting.

Greg assumed that Ahmad had clothing other than jeans and a leather jacket, but he had yet to see it. She leaned her head against the back of the chair, letting her long black braid hang down behind, the picture of languid grace. 

They all looked up as Greg stepped into the room. 

“Oh good,” Romer said, smirking. “Silver Fox made it after all.” 

Mycroft’s smile was warm but a little strained. “Gregory. I had hoped we would have time to eat before Romer and Ahmad got here, but—” 

Greg grimaced as he crossed the plush carpet. “Yeah, sorry, love. Got sidetracked by a new murder.” Greg quickly decided that he didn’t mind kissing Mycroft in front of the others. After all, they had both worked Mycroft’s security detail: it was nothing they hadn’t seen before. Still, he settled for a chaste kiss on the cheek before taking the chair beside Ahmad’s. “So, is this a group lunch?”

“No, Gregory,” Mycroft said, “we need to speak with you about a professional matter.”

 “Oh, no,” Greg groaned. “My latest vic was a spy?”

“No, no. Nothing to do with any of your cases. One of Ahmad’s assignments actually.” 

Greg looked at the woman with interest as she pulled herself up in her chair. 

“There is a very skilled assassin whom I have tracked for a number of years called the Bell Bird,” Ahmad said, cracking her knuckles. “She works for hire and is not affiliated with any government or organisation as far as I’ve been able to tell. She’s American, and her cover is that she is an opera singer.”

“It’s not just a cover,” Mycroft interjected. “She’s a virtuosic soprano. A sought-after recitalist who has recorded several albums that have sold very well.”

“Her career as a singer, legitimate though it may be,” Ahmad acknowledged, “has provided cover for her extralegal activities. She has a performance in a city, and while she’s there someone turns up dead. It’s never anyone who has a link to her, but we believe that she sometimes makes contact with her clients at her performances. I’ve been able to link her to ten murders in the five years I’ve been tracking her.” 

Greg’s jaw dropped. “Ten murders? And you haven’t brought her in?” 

“She has never worked in the United Kingdom,” Mycroft said. “And her activities have not… conflicted with our interests to this point.” 

“Yeah, but ten murders is ten murders!” 

“We are not international police, Gregory. I could no more arrest her for a murder that happened in Paris or Singapore than you could.” 

“Then why follow her?” 

“Because we want to know what someone like that is up to,” Romer put in from where he leaned against the desk, hands in the pockets of his trousers. 

“And because by following her, we now know that she is coming to the United Kingdom,” Mycroft said. “To London, in fact.” 

Greg’s eyes widened. “Why now?” 

“We don’t know, but we intend to find out.” Mycroft leaned forward over his desk. 

Greg looked between the three of them. “Are… you planning to have me investigate the murder she does here?” 

Romer snorted. “That’s a more reasonable guess than the actual plan.” 

“We don’t actually know if she’s planning a murder here.” Mycroft’s glare removed the smirk from Romer’s face. “The fact that she’s never worked here, despite being a native speaker of the language – well, the American version of the language – is notable. She does have singing engagements that seem to be unconnected to her murder-for-hire work, and it is entirely possible that she is coming for one of those.” 

The looks on Ahmad’s and Romer’s faces clearly showed what they thought of that possibility. 

“Next week she will be performing at an invite-only fundraiser for the arts education charity I support, and I have received an invitation,” Mycroft continued. “I shall be attending, and I would like you to accompany me, Gregory.” 

“Whoa, whoa, whoa. You want to go hear a murderer sing? Isn’t that what you have this lot for?” Greg waved a hand at Romer and Ahmad. “And, I don’t know, all of your other field agents?” 

“Romer and Ahmad have both secured places on the catering staff for the event, and Wilkinson and Yang will at least be nearby as well,” Mycroft said, referring to the two agents who were currently on his security detail. “If the prospect alarms you, Gregory, I can attend alone—” 

“I’m not alarmed about me attending, Mycroft, I’m alarmed about you attending!” Greg turned to Romer. “How many people are trying to kill him?”

“More than you have clearance to know about,” the young man replied. 

“And you want to go cosy up to an international assassin?” Greg asked Mycroft.

“Don’t be dramatic, Gregory, there will be no ‘cosying up.’ I want to use an easy opportunity to see what the woman is up to, and who she meets there. By doing so, we may be able to prevent a murder. I was hoping that you would agree to join me to add your considerable observational skill to the operation, as well as to be on hand if something goes awry.” 

Romer jumped in before Greg could reply. “A role that – if you insist on attending – could easily be played by a trained field agent, sir.” 

“Yes, Romer,” Mycroft’s tone contained a hint of irritation, “but as we have discussed, I will be using no more than my standard cover for this event, as the invitation was issued to me. Gregory is my partner and I have no desire to complicate things by bringing another individual to an event we would be expected to attend as a couple.” 

“Sir, you were ‘married’ to Agent Forrester for a year in Bilbao,” Romer protested, doing the air quotes. 

Mycroft narrowed his eyes. “I’ve never talked to you about that operation. Are they teaching that in training now?” He sighed at Romer’s nod. “Christ, I feel old.” He shook his head. “Regardless, the fact that a female colleague and I posed as a married couple during an extended overseas operation a number of years ago has no bearing on this situation. Mycroft Holmes of the Department for Transport received an invitation to attend with a guest and I shall be attending. I fail to understand why you are trying to overcomplicate this, Romer.” 

“And I fail to understand why you two,” Greg levelled looks at Ahmad and Romer, “aren’t kicking up more of a fuss about him attending at all.” 

“She doesn’t kill at her performances,” Ahmad said simply. “It would ruin her excellent cover. It’s much more likely that she’s going to make contact with her client there. The odds are quite high that Mr. Holmes will be perfectly safe, and they only improve if you’re aware of the situation and are on your toes and maybe armed. Romer’s just being stroppy because he never got over the situation with the Russians, and Mr. Holmes sending him to the Continent for four months didn’t help like it was intended to.” 

“Oi!” Romer protested.  

Plus,” Ahmad ignored Romer and looked Mycroft right in the eye, “the boss has been behind that desk since Syria, and he gets tetchy when it’s been this long since his last op.” 

Mycroft rolled his eyes. “Get out, both of you. Romer, I want the revision of your Oslo report in an hour. Ahmad, I’m sure you have something to do that does not involve insubordination and antagonising your colleagues.” 

Both agents gave a “yes, sir,” before leaving. 

“Syria,” Greg said quietly, once the door had shut behind them. Mycroft’s face became immediately inscrutable. “You’ve never said where…” Greg trailed off, waited for some kind of reaction or response, but Mycroft just watched him in silence. It had been eighteen months since Mycroft had been taken hostage. Eighteen months since he had been beaten, choked, and forced to watch his team be hurt. They only talked about it in the most abstract terms, and usually only after Mycroft woke screaming from nightmares, when Greg would hold him and stroke his hair and his back until the shaking stopped. 

Greg cleared his throat. “Was she not supposed to say that? Is my clearance not high enough to know where you were?” 

It was a strange thing, seeing emotion return to his partner’s face. Fatigue, sadness, a little fear. “It is now,” Mycroft murmured, looking away from him, “since I had it raised last year. I can’t give you details but the location is permitted. I just…” 

Greg stood and rounded the desk, half perching beside Mycroft and cupping his cheek in his hand, turning his face up. “It’s alright, darling. We don’t need to talk about it.” Greg leaned down for a kiss, warm and gentle. 

When they broke apart Mycroft smiled up at him and squeezed his thigh. “Thank you, Gregory,” he whispered. 

Greg kissed his forehead again before sitting back with a slightly mischievous smile. “So you’ve been tetchy with the kids lately?” 

Mycroft snorted in surprised amusement, but then sighed. “I suppose I get a bit… nitpicky. When I haven’t been directly involved in an operation for a while.” He rubbed his forehead. “A slight tendency towards more criticism than is strictly necessary with my subordinates.”

“You? Nitpicky? I can’t even imagine!” Greg grinned. 

Mycroft shot him a slightly sour look. “Be that as it may, while it is certainly possible to do my job in a purely supervisory capacity, and that is how my predecessor did it, I believe a more hands-on approach leads to better results. And it keeps me from going mad.” 

Greg bit his lower lip and chuckled. “Alright, so to maintain your sanity and to keep your agents from finding other employment, we’re going to spy on an international assassin who is singing a charity concert?” 

Mycroft paused to consider for a moment. “That’s about the shape of it, yes.”  

“When’s this happening? Do I get any spy training first?” 

“The concert is next week and no, you don’t need any special training beyond your already considerable detective skills. As Ahmad said, we just want you to be aware of the situation and on your guard. The spying, as it were, is well in hand.” 

“So I’ll get to observe you in the field? One of the best?” 

Mycroft raised one eyebrow. “There is no ‘one of,’ Gregory.”

“Hah!” Greg laughed. “Not bothering with modesty today, darling?” 

Mycroft smirked. “There is little less attractive than false modesty, my love.” 

Greg snorted and shook his head. “Ridiculous how hot I find it when you’re being an arrogant twit.” He leaned in for another kiss, this one neither chaste nor gentle. 

~*~

Thank you for reading! If you enjoyed this, I appreciate if you let me know!

Chapter 2 is up now.

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Types of Taxi Services Available

Benefits of Hiring a Private Taxi in Udaipur

Affordable Taxi Options for Every Traveler

Tips for Choosing the Best Taxi Service in Udaipur

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Long Nights and Fleeting Moments (18+) - Chapter One

Dabi x F!Sex worker Reader

This series contains dark content, including r*pe, dr*g use, strong language and sexual content. If you are not in the right headspace, please skip this series and check out my other work.

Chapter two will be released March 5th

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Bright headlights spread across your window, flooding the dark room with yellow. Knowing what’s to come, you grab your phone and wait for instructions to enter the luxury black sedan. The kind with a glistening hood ornament that signals wealth and a roaring engine letting everyone hear the car, before seeing it. On queue, your phone chimes with a message. You don’t even both to look at them anymore, it’s always the same two words; “Get in”.

You do a one over in the mirror, checking that every strand of hair is in the correct place, that your makeup hasn’t smeared and your cleavage is just the right about of exposed. Tonight your wearing a short emerald dress with a low and loose cowl neckline. The dress alone costed 140,000 Yen.

Your life wasn’t always lavish cars and designer clothes. It’s such a cliche that it’s almost embarrassing. Orphaned at a young age, broke and hungry you turned to cheap tricks and petty theft. Borrowed too much money from the wrong people and now selling your body and quirk just to pay it back. Again, total cliche. Luckily aside from only getting to keep 10% of your earnings, and the occasional roughing up from over compensating clients, you like the job enough. You have food, clean water and a roof over your head. Sure you wish for more, but that’s nothing more than a fleeting dream for someone like you.

Two honks from a car horn snaps you out of your thoughts. Broken gravel scratch under your red bottom stilettos as you rush to the car. Inside a middle aged man with a lean build and auburn hair with a stylish undercut waits for you with a grin and thirsty eyes.

“If you took any longer, I was about to come in there and fuck you myself.”

“Double what the clients payin’, and I just might let ya’”

“Damn, that’s how it is now? I remember when you use to let me fuck for free.”

“Then I came to my senses. If the sex is going to suck, might as well get something out of it.”

You could see in the rear view mirror how much he wanted to smack you right now. Good thing he knows better than to damage the merchandise. Instead he took his anger out on the road, slamming his foot down in reverse and peeled out fast enough to leave tread marks on the pavement.

City lights zip past, ushering you into a brief moment of calmness. Your forehead presses against the cold window as your fingers play with the hem of your dress. The hum of the engine lull you into deep thoughts.

You never get any information on your clients beforehand. For their own protection. Certainly not yours. But you’ve gotten good at predicting what your client is like just by the limited information you’re given. Where you’ll go and what to wear. The predictability is boring.

Married clients and politicians request discreet hotels. Master suits they can pay with cash. They’ll treat you with the full works. Five star room services and a fully stocked open mini bar.

For the single businessmen, it’s always at their private residence. They’ll give you a tour of each room, trying to give you small glimpses of what life would be like if you were to leave the life of a whore and become a house wife. They especially love to show off the kitchen.

Women are the most unpredictable. And the most fun. They’ll treat you well and lead you back to their private bathhouse, secluded inn or luxury hotel. You don’t know what to expect with your female clients, but you can always expect to cum.

“We’re here.”

Turning your attention to the front of the building, you see valet parking driving expensive sports cars. A decorative water fountain made of marble. Well groomed waiters in tuxedos ushering people inside through grand doors.

Shit…. It’s a hero.

Heros are the most predictable, most insufferable clients. The lower the hero ranks on the totem pole, the less they care about being seen with questionable company. So they’ll always invite you out for lavish dinner, fine wine then walk you to a hotel, just so you have to endure seeing all their fans swoon over them, before they fuck you sloppy. Not even the good, fun sloppy. The one sided, shit rhythm sloppy.

The high ranking heros, usually those who rank higher than 50, they’ll come to you. It’s why you were moved into a house with large privacy fencing in a secluded area. As if it’s not bad enough having to surrender your whole body to them, but also having them invade your personal space is torture.

Jin, your driver, opens the door for you and nods his head to the side, instructing you to get out. Your drivers are always quick to flee the scene, better to go unnoticed. Again, for their safety. Not yours.

You dig into your clutch and pull out a small pocket mirror to do one final check. This time you’re not looking for imperfection in your hair or makeup. It’s to check that your nerves aren’t showing. Clients don’t wish to see the human side of you.

“Ah, Miss Y/N. You’re expected. Please follow me.”

You clasp the mirror shut and tuck it away into your matching clutch.

The older gentleman dressed in a butler style uniform leads you to a private dining room, sealed by two red doors with decorative gold overlay. He doesn’t look you in the eyes once, not even as he opens the door or rises from bowing his head.

Inside sits a younger man, maybe in his mid 30s. He’s out of his hero costume, making him unrecognizable. You don’t expect to know his hero alias, you don’t care to know. You prefer it this way. It’s always weird when they show up in spandex, dressed like their role playing. Hell, sometimes they are. Who woulda thunk that heros like to role play as the villain so often?

“Damn. Pictures don’t do your beauty justice.”

He’s well built, with blue eyes and scruffy dark hair. His perfectly tailored suit slings to his wide biceps. Why do heros always have to wear such tight clothing? He’s sitting in his chair, legs spread open as his chin rests again his palm with a lazy smile on his face. He doesn’t bother getting up, clearly preferring you to do all the work.

You strut with a smile, locking eyes to keep his focus on you. When you’re close enough, you bend down and let a kiss linger on the side of his lips, while resting your hard on the side of his jaw.

“Thanks for inviting me out tonight.” You whisper in the shell of his ear, feeling a small quiver.

You sit next to him, crossing one leg and letting it drape over his thigh. This close up you can see all the signs that your his first proper escort. He’s hesitant with his movements, his hand hovers over your ass. You wonder what he’s thinking right now.

Can I touch her?

Does this cost extra?

Should I just take her to the hotel now and fuck her?

There’s a bead of sweat forming on his temple. Poor thing.

“You can touch. You paid upfront after all.”

So he does. His hand possesses your ass. He’s no longer gentle or second guessing himself. When it finally clicks that your nothing but purchased fun, all inhibitions are out the door. He doesn’t even think twice as he shoves your head down on his cock as he casually orders more drinks. Nothing alcoholic for him, but you, it’s straight dirty liquor.

He doesn’t even do you the courtesy of fucking you in the hotel he originally planned. Instead he orders the waitstaff to lock the private dining room doors and to remain out of sight for the next two hour.

Why do heros always act like monsters when the mask comes off?

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You’re standing in the restaurants bathroom. Torn panties in the trash. A wad of tissue paper between your legs. Your hair no longer neat and makeup completely smeared. You looked the bathroom door and can hear two women complaining on the other side. Not that you care. Slowly you turn so your back to the mirror and lift up your dress, exposing the deep bruises on your left ass cheek. Looking at the aftermath no longer has any feelings attached to it. Once you wept, now you’re calloused.

With a deep inhale and exhale, you pull the makeup wipes out of your tiny clutch and try to present yourself to the world with some dignity. The cum filled toilet paper is thrown into the trash, with your lacy panties. You swing the door open and hear one of the women call you a whore under her breath.

“Bitch.”

You whisper just as loudly as she did.

Outside there is no one for you. You’re always dropped off, but once the money is made they don’t care how you get home. As long as you’re ready for your next job.

You watch as the bright full moon dips behind clouds and skyscrapers. Your shoes scrape and drag against cement, scuffing the red leather soles. The streets are calm as most residents have long retreated to the safety and comfort or their beds. There’s the sound chatter, the occasional honking of a horn and a low quiet hum of various neon lights. The walk home, with all the trains closed down for the night is sure to be long. An hour, maybe an hour and a half. Just thinking about it makes your feet hurt. Which is exactly why you never leave for a job without some over the counter pain killers tucked away in your purse.

“The hero killer Stain has been apprehended…”

A TV streaming the news through a front store window of a electronics resale breaks apart the usual sounds you expect to hear at this hour on the walk home. You turn and step closer to the window, listening and watching closely. Photos of the earlier events scroll through as the newscaster gives more details. In one photo, in the background you see familiar dark scruffy hair and and bulky build. The photo isn’t of him, your recent client, hell, most people probably wouldn’t of even realized he’s in the photo unless someone pointed him out. A background character. Guess this was his cause of celebration tonight. The capture of some villian he certainly had no lead in apprehending.

“While the hero killer lives out the remainder of his life behind bars, the stain he left on society will never be cleansed.”

“For fuck sake. Dramatic much?” You make the snide remarks to yourself, carelessly rolling your eyes as you’ve heard enough of this broadcast. You make a quick turn on your heals and reach for your cellphone at the same time, opting to call for a ride share. But before you can make that call for a saving grace of your feet, your phone drops to the cement as you walk into what feels like a wall. And maybe if your blood alcohol levels wasn’t illegally high, you wouldn’t have fallen on your ass with a new crack in your phone screen.

“Shiiiiit, that hurt…”

Opening your eyes you see two pairs of cheap black dress shoes and scarred purplish skin showing from the ripped dress pants being too short to cover. In front of your face, a hand with silver staples piecing together marred skin to undamaged skin, holds your phone in front of you.

“You better not blame me for the damage.”

The voice is rough and dry. The kind of raspiness that comes from years of sucking down smoke. You focus out of the drunken haze to see a male with black spiky hair, piercings, wearing a disheveled suit and looking at your with the brightness cyan eyes.

“And if your going to go commando, might want to avoid such a short dress while walking around piss drunk… Not that I mind the view.”

Your face beats red, any drop of booze in your body gets evaporated from the heat of embarrassment alone. You scramble off the pavement and snatch your phone from his hand with a scoff. You mumble calling him an asshole, which he must have caught since he’s grinning.

“Yes, very funny! Clearly it’s been a night!” Your attempts to hide embarrassment with sarcasm is a total miss.

Hoping to avoid anymore unnecessary comments from strangers, no matter how attractive, you hit pay on the ride share app and wait in silence.

Glancing back towards him a couple times, the strangers focus has gone off you and back to the news stream about Stain. He seems enthralled by the scene playing, committing every word and picture to memory. It’s like he totally forgot you’re even there, that you don’t even mind standing around with him as you wait for your ride. Neither of you try to mend the silence with small talk. But at the same time, neither of you bother to create more space. Standing within two feet of each other the entire time as he carefully watching the new through the store front window, and you mindlessly scroll through photos of beautiful women on Insta.

17 minutes passes and your ride pulls up with an older woman giving you a warm smile. A five start review smile. As you open the door, the handsome stranger casually wishes you a goodnight, waving you off before walking down the alley. You took one last look up at the news broadcast to see it’s still covering the Stain segment.

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It’s been three days since your last date. You suspect you’ll be getting a new job soon, as you never go more than a couple days without earning money. Honestly, you’re getting restless for a good fuck. The last date was completely one sided, not to mention painfully quick.

As if god herself heard your plea, your work phone vibrates with a text notification.

“I’m coming over tonight. I have you booked for three hours.”

Ugh… guess it’s another dry night.

The text is from one of your regulars. A special privilege client. The kind that gets his personal contact saved in your phone. His visits have become so frequent over the past two years that you don’t even bother getting dressed up anymore. If anything he prefers you more casual. You hurry to take a shower, use his favorite shampoo that he buy’s specifically for his visits, and change into nothing put a loose tank top and ripped jean shorts. No bra. No makeup.

Not even 40 minutes later, you hear the doorknob of your front door turn and soon a strong presence is towering over you from behind as your preparing his favorite tea. Silently you turn around with a hot cup in your hand, offering it to your guest. His large hands take it from you but only to put it back on the counter. Two bulky arms move to cage you in as his hard body presses your back to the kitchen counter. He’s close enough that your nostrils fill with his cologne, but skin never touches skin.

You both stay like this for a dense three minutes. His nose hovers over the curve of your neck to your shoulder, breathing in your floral shampoo. You stand there silent and calm. Bored if anything. Patiently waiting for him to make a move.

“Are you actually going to fuck me this time? Or are we going to keep—“

A strong grip slaps over your mouth as his eyes beat down on you with furrowed brows.

“Shut your mouth.” He seethes “Don’t speak to me that way. You know the rules.”

Even this simple touch has his dick hard. That much is visibly evident. He’s quick to pull his hand away when he realizes. Trying to smooth the dryness in his throat, he reaches for his tea and moves to sit at your kitchen table. You don’t bother to join him.

“I don’t understand why you pay so much money to just… hangout.” Your voice is low, lacking confidence in your tone. “If my quirk effects you that much…”

You let the sentence die off, running a hand through your hair. The money is good. Really good. And in retrospect, it’s easy money. As awkward as these visits are, you don’t want them to end. You need to learn to stop poking the fire.

The first night with him should have been the last. But he kept coming back and paying obscene amounts of money for what seems like nothing.

Once a month, for the past two years he has come over doing nothing more than the occasional gentle touch over your cloths, while he lives this fantasy of a normal life doing mundane things. As you sit around watching TV, cooking dinner or simply orbiting in silence. You’ve watched him crumble apart more and more with each visit. His words always filled with guilt and anger. His desperate need to feel something, anything, other than his own self loathing. You offer him a world that he’ll never belong in.

“You should leave this… life” his hands gesture around your house “and come work for me as my support sidekick. You know I’ll pay whatever amount you put down.”

You grown at this conversation again. Every couple of months he insults your livelihood and tries to win you over with riches and a cushy job.

“I can protect you from your boss. I’ll track him down and throw him into the deepest pit I can find.” His voice gets deeper. He’s serious.

You sit on his lap, draping your arms around his neck and wait for his reaction. Oh! There it is. His discomfort with physical touch which you established. The way he tries to scoot out from under you. How he can’t look your way. And your favorite, the clearing of his throat like he’s literally chocking on your presence.

Charmer….

“And what, you’ll shrink me down into pocket size and carry me everywhere for my quirk? You know it only works…” you stroke his chest “when we touch” the last bit is a whisper, with your hand going lower with each word.

“Then train. You’re useless otherwise.” He grabs your wrist and yanks you off of him.

The chair under him scrapes against your wood floors as he pushes himself off. He’s already heading out of door, not even having enough time to take off his suede jacket.

“Enji, wait!”

The sound of the screen door snapping to the frame is the only response you get.

•••

Hey!

While this series discusses sex work, I would like to say I believe that sex working is a legitimate career.

In the US and many other countries, sex work is illegal and stigmatized. Sex work won’t go away by criminalizing it. It just makes the job dangerous for everyone involved. How can a victim of violence report to the authorities, when risk being arrested themselves just because of their job? How can someone feel comfortable going into a clinic, when they feel judged?

If you’re a sex worker, I just want to say… I’m so fucking sorry society and unjust laws have failed you. Stay strong. Keep being awesome. Find safe resources to keep yourself protected.

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1. Flexibility

The primary advantage of hourly car services is flexibility. Whether you need to attend multiple business meetings, visit tourist attractions, or shop at various locations, you can customize your journey without the hassle of arranging separate rides.

2. Time Efficiency

Time is a valuable resource, and hourly car services help you save it. With a dedicated driver waiting for you, there’s no need to book new rides or wait for taxis. You’re in control of your schedule, ensuring a seamless and stress-free experience.

3. Comfort and Privacy

Hourly car services typically feature luxury vehicles that provide a comfortable and private environment. This makes them ideal for business professionals who need a quiet space to work or relax between appointments.

4. Professional Drivers

Most hourly car services employ professional, experienced drivers who prioritize safety and customer satisfaction. They’re knowledgeable about the best routes and can adapt to changes in your plans with ease.

5. Cost-Effective for Multiple Stops

For individuals who need to make several stops in a day, an hourly car service can be more economical than booking separate rides. You pay for the time, not the distance, making it a cost-effective option for multi-location itineraries.

Ideal Scenarios for Hourly Car Services

Hourly car services are versatile and can be used in various scenarios, such as:

Business Travel: Navigate through multiple meetings or conferences without worrying about transportation logistics.

Tourism: Explore a city at your own pace with the flexibility to stop wherever you wish.

Special Events: Have a dedicated ride for weddings, parties, or other events, ensuring timely and stylish arrivals.

Errands: Complete multiple errands in one trip without the hassle of parking or switching vehicles.

Features to Look For in an Hourly Car Service

To make the most of your experience, look for hourly car services that offer:

Varied Fleet Options: A range of vehicle types, from sedans to luxury SUVs, to suit different needs.

Transparent Pricing: Clear hourly rates with no hidden fees, ensuring peace of mind.

Advanced Booking Options: Convenient online or app-based booking systems for easy scheduling.

24/7 Availability: Service around the clock, accommodating early mornings, late nights, or unexpected changes.

Trained Drivers: Professional drivers who are courteous, punctual, and knowledgeable about the local area.

How Hourly Car Services Are Transforming Urban Transportation

Hourly car services are not just about luxury; they’re redefining how people approach transportation in urban settings. They bridge the gap between public transport and private vehicle ownership, providing an efficient alternative without the long-term commitment. By offering flexibility and reliability, these services cater to the modern urban dweller’s need for on-demand convenience.

Furthermore, many providers are incorporating eco-friendly practices, such as hybrid or electric vehicles, contributing to sustainable urban mobility. This commitment to sustainability appeals to environmentally conscious users, further enhancing the appeal of hourly car services.

Tips for Maximizing Your Hourly Car Service Experience

To get the most out of your ride, consider these tips:

Plan Your Itinerary: Outline your stops and schedule ahead of time to make efficient use of your hours.

Communicate Clearly: Share your plans with the driver at the start of the trip for smooth coordination.

Choose the Right Vehicle: Opt for a vehicle that matches your group size and comfort needs.

Monitor Your Time: Keep an eye on the clock to avoid extra charges for exceeding your booked hours.

Provide Feedback: Share your experience with the service provider to help improve future rides.

Conclusion

Hourly car services redefine convenience and flexibility in transportation, offering a tailored solution for various needs. Whether you’re navigating a busy workday, exploring a new city, or attending special events, this service ensures you travel in comfort and style without compromising your schedule. By choosing a reputable provider, you can enjoy a seamless, stress-free experience that puts you in control of your journey. With hourly car services, every ride becomes a journey of luxury and efficiency, making it an invaluable choice in today’s dynamic world.

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Lucknow to Kanpur Taxi Service: Your Dependable Travel Solution

Traveling between Lucknow and Kanpur has never been easier, thanks to KTS Cabs. Whether it’s a business trip, a family outing, or a last-minute plan, our Lucknow to Kanpur taxi service is designed to make your journey comfortable, safe, and hassle-free. With a fleet of well-maintained vehicles, professional drivers, and affordable pricing, KTS Cabs ensures you have the best travel experience every time.

Why Choose KTS Cabs for Lucknow to Kanpur?

Comfortable Rides: With spacious and clean cabs, your journey will be a breeze.

Professional Drivers: Our drivers are experienced and courteous, ensuring your safety and convenience.

Affordable Pricing: We offer transparent pricing with no hidden charges for our Lucknow to Kanpur taxi fare.

24/7 Availability: Book your ride anytime and enjoy reliable service.

Services Offered by KTS Cabs

1. Lucknow to Kanpur Cab Booking

Booking a cab has never been simpler. With our user-friendly platform, you can easily reserve a ride tailored to your needs. Whether you’re planning a trip in advance or need an immediate ride, our Lucknow to Kanpur cab booking service ensures that you’re always on the move.

2. Lucknow to Kanpur One-Way Taxi

If you’re looking for a cost-effective solution for a one-way trip, our Lucknow to Kanpur one-way taxi is the perfect option. You pay only for the distance traveled, making it an economical choice for travelers.

3. Lucknow to Kanpur Car Rental

For those who prefer flexibility and privacy, our Lucknow to Kanpur car rental service is ideal. Choose from a variety of vehicles, including sedans, SUVs, and luxury cars, to match your travel requirements.

4. Lucknow to Kanpur Outstation Taxi

Traveling beyond the city limits? Our Lucknow to Kanpur outstation taxi service is perfect for intercity travel. Enjoy seamless journeys with experienced drivers who know the best routes.

5. Lucknow to Kanpur Private Taxi

If privacy and exclusivity are your priorities, our Lucknow to Kanpur private taxi service ensures a personalized experience. Travel at your own pace with a dedicated vehicle and driver.

6. Lucknow to Kanpur Airport Taxi

Catching a flight or heading home after a long journey? Our Lucknow to Kanpur airport taxi service provides timely pickups and drop-offs to ensure you’re never late.

Affordable Lucknow to Kanpur Taxi Fare

At KTS Cabs, we believe in offering value for money. Our Lucknow to Kanpur taxi fare is competitive, ensuring you get premium service without breaking the bank. With transparent pricing, you’ll know exactly what you’re paying for. Contact us at +918737993690 for a detailed fare breakdown or to book your ride today.

How to Book Your Lucknow to Kanpur Taxi

Booking with KTS Cabs is simple and convenient. Follow these easy steps:

Visit Our Website or Call: Dial +918737993690 or visit our online platform.

Choose Your Ride: Select the type of vehicle that suits your needs.

Provide Trip Details: Enter your pickup and drop-off locations, travel date, and time.

Confirm Booking: Get instant confirmation and enjoy a hassle-free ride.

Benefits of Using KTS Cabs

Punctual Service: Reach your destination on time, every time.

Multiple Payment Options: Pay conveniently through cash, card, or online methods.

Well-Maintained Vehicles: Travel in clean, sanitized, and well-equipped cabs.

Customizable Rides: Tailor your trip with stops, detours, or other preferences.

Travel Tips for Lucknow to Kanpur

Distance and Duration: The distance between Lucknow and Kanpur is approximately 90 kilometers, and the journey typically takes 2-3 hours, depending on traffic.

Best Time to Travel: Early mornings and late evenings are ideal for avoiding traffic.

Must-Have Essentials: Carry water, snacks, and entertainment for a comfortable ride.

Plan Your Stops: Explore roadside eateries for a quick break and delicious snacks.

Why Lucknow to Kanpur is a Popular Route

Lucknow and Kanpur are two of Uttar Pradesh’s major cities, each offering unique attractions:

Lucknow: Known as the “City of Nawabs,” it boasts rich culture, heritage, and cuisine.

Kanpur: An industrial hub with historical significance, bustling markets, and vibrant culture.

Whether it’s business, leisure, or family visits, the Lucknow to Kanpur taxi service bridges these two cities effortlessly.

Customer Reviews

Here’s what our satisfied customers have to say about KTS Cabs:

“Booking a Lucknow to Kanpur taxi service with KTS Cabs was so easy! The ride was smooth, and the driver was very professional.” – Ananya S.

“The Lucknow to Kanpur one-way taxi option saved me a lot of money. Highly recommended!” – Rohan K.

“KTS Cabs’ Lucknow to Kanpur cab service is reliable and affordable. I’ll definitely use it again.” – Priya M.

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