A Story in the 34th Amendment Universe
In a dystopian, misogynistic world that legalized contractual slavery, society has embraced this concept, and the evaluation as a potential slave through so-called "gradings" has become a contest and a rite of passage for young women. Pretty Lucy finds this practice abhorrent, but she tries so hard to live up to the expectations of her rich and worldly fiance. But the heart, as we know, is often a shoddy advisor, and bad things tend to happen to the people who least deserve it...
Tar on the beach means Wendy needs a new bikini. Frank, her husband, makes sure he enjoys the shopping experience, but then things take an unexpected turn….