The Manipulator
Copyright© 2025 by A Well Traveled Man
Chapter 16
Science Fiction Sex Story: Chapter 16 - Barrett Kendrick Thompson was the son of William Jr. and Meredith Thompson. William and Meredith were from wealthy families and lived off their trust funds. Madeline Thompson was the family matriarch with three children: Benjamin, Melanie, and her youngest, William Jr., named after her late husband, William. Benjamin and Melanie's children were all girls, and Madeline pressured Junior to have a child. She wanted a grandson and hoped Junior and Meredith could produce one.
Caution: This Science Fiction Sex Story contains strong sexual content, including Ma/Fa Consensual Heterosexual Fiction Science Fiction Aliens Extra Sensory Perception
Waking up early Tuesday morning, Barrett exercised, took Zeus and Hera to his warehouse, and practiced the ghost walk on the way. He did a complete workout using the heavy bags at his new dojo. Barrett bought eight and hung them in a circle to simulate attackers at all angles. Then, he did Sensi’s special exercises and was exhausted. Zeus and Hera watched Barrett exercise from the futon he had bought for them.
After locking up, they went to the park, reenergized at their special spot, and then returned home. Barrett took a shower, dressed, and pulled out the laptop from the safe. Barrett had an idea and wanted to know if DeMarco’s men had ever emailed him. He had his answer within minutes, and they emailed each other. Barrett thought for a few minutes, then drafted an email to Antonio from Enzo, the laptop’s owner. The message said HELP US, BOSS. The Mexicans captured Aurelio and me and want 250k cash, or they will start cutting off body parts and mail them to you. Please help us, Boss.
Barrett attached his worm, The Propagator, and sent the message using a neighbor’s WiFi signal. He laughed because it gave no contact or delivery options, just a plea for help. Antonio would see an email from Enzo and open it immediately, and he would have everything on Antonio DeMarcos’s computer. Barrett returned the laptop to the safe and grabbed cash for the tow truck driver and truck repairs. Then he went to the kitchen for breakfast.
After breakfast, the tow truck showed up and loaded the Silverado. Barrett hitched a ride to the Off-Road Shop with his truck. The store manager came out as they unloaded the Silverado and said it was a badass-looking truck. Introductions were made, and his name was Ron Stanton. Then, the fun began as Barrett told Ron what he wanted, and Ron gave Barrett his recommendations. Barrett agreed to add headers and air shocks to soften the ride or firm it up for hauling or off-road.
Barrett negotiated a 20% cash discount, and Ron asked what Barrett had done with the old front and rear ends. When he found Barrett had them in his garage, he offered $500 for them, and Barrett agreed. After giving Ron a $2,000 cash deposit, a shop mechanic gave Barrett a ride home, and they loaded up the old truck parts. Barrett was happy the garage was clear of the old parts, and he could pick up his truck on Thursday morning.
After lunch, Barrett took Zeus and Hera to the warehouse to inspect the area above the office. He wanted to know what was up there and also search the van. It took Barrett a while to figure out how to get above the office ceiling. The locksmith/safecracker was a sneaky bastard, too. The office had a drop ceiling, and Barrett noticed one had a chipped corner.
When he removed the ceiling panel, the cross bar connecting the next section fell, exposing a pull-down ladder. After removing the second panel, Barrett pulled down the ladder and climbed into the attic space. At the top of the stairs was a light switch, and when Barrett turned it on, he was shocked and amazed. The locksmith/safecracker had his mini workshop set up with shelving, a workbench, a chair, and a dozen safe doors lining the walls. Then, there was a double-wide safe in one corner.
The shelving held his tools for locksmithing and safecracking. There was a bookshelf above the workbench filled with books on locksmithing and safe design and operation. Barrett wondered how he got all this up here and took a book on locksmithing and one safe operation. Then he turned off the light and returned to the office. After resetting the ceiling tiles, Barrett went to check out the van.
He didn’t remember seeing anything, and Barrett didn’t look either because he was rushed that morning. The van was a full-sized white late model in good shape. The type of vehicle that would blend in and not be noticed in a commercial environment. In the back were over a dozen magnetic signs for the outside of the van. They were service signs to disguise the van, like cleaning, plumbing, and electrical services.
Behind the front seat was a large leather bag with a complete lock pick set, screwdrivers, plyers, and various tools to work on locks. It also had a set of slim jims to open vehicles. Barrett then looked in the glove box and found the registration, title, and a copy of his insurance certificate. According to the paperwork, the locksmith/safecracker was Jonathan Jones, and Barrett laughed at the obviously fake name.
Barrett took the leather bag to the office and read the two books on locksmithing and safe operation. Then he put the books in the desk drawer, locked the warehouse, and took the leather bag home. Barrett put the leather bag in his closet, took the pocket lock pick set, went to the garage, and practiced picking locks until dinner. During dinner, Nana said they had been invited to a dinner at Mexico’s embassy Saturday night. So bring all your dry cleaning to the laundry, and she will take it to the cleaners tomorrow.
Senator Burnard Davis and Alyona “Aly” Agapov were in the hotel room for their weekly tryst. Aly had Burnie, as she called him, tied nude, spread eagle on the bed. Burnie had a hard-on and was excited about the new game Aly was playing with him. Then Aly pullout a pruning sheer and told Burnie he would tell her everything she wanted to know or she’d cut his little pecker off. Burnie freaked, tried to free himself, and screamed. Aly punched him in the balls and then bitched slapped Burnie.
The FBI burst into the room, grabbed Aly, threw her to the floor, and handcuffed her. Then, an agent started photographing the scene, including Senator Burnard Davis, who was tied nude to the bed. The agent also photographed Aly’s leather outfit and thigh-high boots. Senator Davis knew he was screwed and tattooed, and so did Alyona “Aly” Agapov.
The next morning, Barrett woke up at 2 am, did his forms and tai chi, showered, dressed, and checked his stocks and the market. All his stocks were fine, so he got out his hacking laptop and checked his alias cloud account using a neighbor’s Wifi. Barrett laughed, seeing Antonio DeMarco’s computer files there. He downloaded the files to his portable hard drive and disconnected the connection.
Barrett searched Antonio’s computer files and found he used his computer for emails and deleted all the messages he had sent and received. There was no business or banking information on the computer. But there were photos, and DeMarco photographed all of his sexual conquests. There wasn’t anything scandalous, but all the women had wedding rings on, so Barrett wondered who their husbands were.
He thought the photography computer he had acquired might have software to crop the pictures. Barrett laughed at his idea of printing a wanted poster of all women. The headline could be Wanted Information on Antonio DeMarco’s Women. Then Barrett had an idea of how to get DeMarco’s businesses to FBI Special Agent Alison Martin. He could send the list from Enzo’s email account on his laptop.
Barrett got out Enzo’s laptop and drafted an email to FBI Special Agent Alison Martin. The subject was Antonio DeMarco’s Businesses. The message said Here is a list of Mr. DeMarco’s businesses. We hope it helps nail the bastard because he screwed us over good. Then, it was signed by Former DeMarco Employees. Barrett copied and pasted the list from Enzo’s computer files, and it was ready to send from a WiFi signal away from home.
After breakfast, Barrett put Enzo’s laptop and the hacking laptop in a backpack. Then, he took Zeus and Hera with him to his garage. They got in the Tahoe and drove to the rear of Eastland Property Management and Loan. Barrett got out his hacking laptop and hacked their WiFi login and password. Then he powered up Enzo’s laptop, connected to Eastland’s WiFi signal, and sent the message to FBI Special Agent Alison Martin’s email.
Then Barrett shut off the laptops, and they headed back to the garage. Zeus and Hera enjoyed riding in the Tahoe and had their heads outside the windows. After parking the Tahoe in the garage, they headed to his warehouse. The contractor had started on the security fence, and they were setting the metal posts. Once inside, Barrett entered the office, pulled down the overhead staircase, and went to the safecracker’s workshop.
Barrett was going to try to open the doublewide safe. He knew a safecracker wouldn’t have a safe like this without a trip wire protecting its contents. Finding a telescoping mirror and a two-foot-long hook nearby confirmed his assumptions. Barrett found an electronically enhanced stethoscope on the equipment rack and started his safecracking career.
It took about an hour to hear the last tumbler unlock finally. Then Barrett carefully turned the lever on the safe and grabbed the mirror and hook. After opening the safe door just enough to get the telescoping mirror inside, Barrett slid it inside and looked around. Sure enough, there was a tripwire hooked from the door to a grenade secured under a shelf. Barrett carefully disconnected the tripwire and opened the safe doors. Inside were gold bars, cash, diamonds, jewelry, and a collection of oriental ivory figurines.
The safe contents were obviously the safecracker’s profits from years of stealing. Then Barrett noticed a man’s ring with a design similar to his necklace and bracelet. Barrett picked it up, put it on his ring finger, and passed out. He awoke to Zeus and Hera kissing his face and laughing. Barrett gave them some love and attention and wondered how they got up the ladder.
After rehooking the safe door tripwire, he locked the safe and went down the stairs first. Zeus and Hera followed him like it was a normal task, and Barrett reset the ladder and ceiling tiles. The contractor’s crew was gone when they locked up, and Zeus and Hera headed to the park, and Barrett followed them, laughing. They stopped at their spot energized and then headed home. Barrett thought he heard a voice saying thank you for reuniting us.
FBI Special Agent Alison Martin checked her email when she arrived at work and saw one from Enzo. Out of curiosity, Alison opened it and was shocked to see Antonio DeMarco’s Businesses listed, which DeMarco’s former employees signed. Alison printed two copies and then ran Enzo’s name against DeMarco’s known associates. When Enzo’s name appeared as a known associate, she took the list to her supervisor, Rusty Bragg.
Upon arriving home, Barrett took his dry cleaning to the laundry room and went to the kitchen for lunch. Nana told Barrett he had a letter from the DMV and gave it to him. Barrett opened it, and it said your application for a hardship license had been approved. Please bring this letter to the DMV for your written and driving tests. Nana said she didn’t know he applied for a hardship license. Barrett said he didn’t, but it had to be Bob Whitlock doing it, and they laughed.
After lunch, Barrett went to the YMCA to do an extended swimming workout. A muscle-bound jerk was hassling a young girl when Barrett came out of the locker room, and he said to leave the girl alone. The jerk told Barrett to mind his own business or he would kick his ass. Barrett laughed, and the jerk charged at him. he waited until the last minute and moved to the side. The jerk hit the wall head-first, cracked the tile, and collapsed.
Barrett asked the young girl if she was all right, and she laughed and hugged Barrett. Introductions were made, and her name was Kiaya Masters. He told Kiaya that whoever asked this jerk was running to the locker room and slipped and fell. She agreed, and Barrett said, let’s go swimming and dove into the pool. Kiaya laughed and followed Barrett into the pool.
The jerk woke up staggard to his feet and left wondering what had happened to him. A sharply dressed woman entered the pool area and watched her daughter swimming. Then she noticed a young man swimming too and wondered why he was out of school. When they finished swimming, Kiaya introduced Barrett to her mom. Barrett said it was nice to meet US Federal Judge Catherine Masters, but he swore he was innocent and was being framed.
Kiaya and her mom laughed, and Catherine asked Barrett how he knew she was a Federal Judge. Barrett said he saw a picture of her while researching the DeMarco case. Catherine asked why he was investigating the DeMarco case. Barrett said to ask FBI Special Agent Alison Martin how she got the nickname Mommy Sweetcheeks. She’ll answer all your questions, and he left them laughing.
Kiaya told her mom Barrett saved her from being assaulted by a muscle-bound jerk. He had her pinned against the wall when Barrett interceded. When Kiaya finished her story, Catherine called FBI Special Agent Alison Martin. When Alison answered, Catherine said she met Barrett Thompson this afternoon, and Alison said oh shit. Catherine laughed and said he asked me to ask Mommy Sweetcheeks how he knew about the DeMarco case.
There was laughter on both sides of the call, and Alison said she would kill Barrett. Then Allison told Catherine how Barrett gave her the nickname and told Catherine how Barrett knew about the DeMarco case. Alison warned Catherine that Barrett had a security tag on his file that she couldn’t access with top-secret clearance. But she found out he knows the president and the attorney general, so be careful. Catherine thanked Mommy Sweetcheeks for the information, and they were laughing while hanging up.
Barrett spent the rest of the afternoon doing homework for his online classes. When he finished, Barrett went online and downloaded the driver training manual for the DMV. After reading it several times, he returned and took the test on the DMV website. He entered the code on his letter and filled all the information boxes. Finally, he printed out his certificate and scheduled a driving test for Friday at 9 am.
Then Barrett researched insurance, and it was expensive. Then, he had an idea and researched self-insurance and limits of liability. Barrett found that his premium would dramatically drop if he were self-insured for 100k. It would require him to deposit the 100k into an interest-bearing account that he couldn’t touch while being self-insured. The insurance company would pick up anything above the 100k, which was the logical choice.
During dinner, Barrett asked Nana to take him for his driving test scheduled for 9 am Friday. Nana said she would and asked what he would do about insurance. Barrett shocked her and said he’d self-insure for 100k through an insurance company. That would lower his premium by 70%. The best part is the 100k is in an interest-bearing account, so it will continue to grow. Nana asked Barrett if he could afford to put that much into an account, and he shocked her again by saying yes.
Early the next morning, Barrett took the first martial arts training book of Sensi Huratoi’s ancestors to his warehouse. Zeus and Hera accompanied him and practiced the ghost walk along the way. Barrett was surprised he could see so well in the dark. Upon arrival, he did his forms and tai chi, then read the first training book. It was almost identical to Sensi Huratoi’s training but with a few differences.
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