Humiliation Stories

First person reflections of a wealthy Carolina plantation heir-to-be looking back on his struggle resisting the urge to abuse the power and leverage he holds in society, particularly over women, during the early 1800s. Hoping to turn over a new leaf after the recent birth of his son, who he almost lost along with his wife, John Elder, confesses his sins to paper before burning them to let go of his past and find a healthier way of living. **Please read opening paragraph and note the story tags

getting curious about his wife's girls nights out, and fuelled by rumour and guess work he makes too many enquiries too his wife about what goes on, so she gets him invited but he has to do as she asks prior to leaving home.

A wimp hubby is disrespected, but finally finds the huevos to leave, but...

A high school teacher recounts her meeting some ex students and how she made them her slaves. It includes a few incidental things as well.

A janitor, with culture, catches the eye of a high class lawyer; can they make a go of it?