Elisa's descent into servitude
Chapter 1
by allykier
Elisa's Descent: From Lawyer to Servant
Chapter 1: The Assignment
Elisa Harper adjusted her jacket in the mirror of her apartment, her reflection sharp and composed. She was 28 and a rising star at Daley & Associates, a prestigious law firm where she as trusted with cases not many her age got. Dark hair pulled into a neat bun, green eyes focused, betraying none of the pressure she felt Elisa stood tall. Today was a big day—Mr. Richard Daley, the senior partner, had summoned her for a special assignment.
In the firm’s glass-walled conference room, Mr. Daley’s presence filled the space. He was in his early 50s, tall and broad-shouldered, salt-and-pepper hair and a smile that never quite reached his piercing blue eyes. he was a legal legend at the firm, with a family fortune and a private estate that was the stuff of whispered rumors among associates. Elisa stood straighter as he handed her a thick file.
“Elisa, you’ve impressed me,” he said, his voice smooth but weighted, like he was measuring her. “This is a sensitive case for a client, Martha Plieems. You’ll prepare contracts transferring her assets to a trust controlled by my family, along with medical and legal powers of attorney. I trust you’ll handle it with your usual precision.”
Elisa nodded, her mind already racing. “Of course, Mr. Daley. May I ask about the context? Is Ms. Plieems a relative entering care?”
His smile twitched, almost imperceptibly. “Something like that. Just focus on the documents. They need to be airtight. You’ll fly to our estate next week to finalize everything.”
As she left his office, Elisa felt her skin prickle as Mr Daley’s gaze lingered. She dismissed it as nerves. This was her chance to shine, to secure her place in the firm’s inner circle. Back at her desk, she dove into the file. The documents were straightforward but unusually thorough: a complete transfer of Martha’s assets—her home, investments, even personal belongings—to the Daley Family Trust. The medical and legal powers of attorney granted the Daleys total control over Martha’s life, and a clause emphasized the trust’s irrevocability unless the trustees agreed to changes.
Elisa’s brow furrowed. It seemed odd that a care-related transfer was to be so absolute, Martha must be elderly, perhaps incapacitated, and the Daleys were managing her affairs. She worked late into the night, drafting clauses with meticulous care, her ambition drowning out any nagging doubts. In her mind, she saw herself presenting the flawless contracts to Mr. Daley, earning his approval, maybe even a promotion. But beneath her focus, a quiet unease stirred—why did she feel like he was watching her for more than her legal skills?
Chapter 2: The Daley Estate
The private jet descended over rolling green hills, landing on a private airstrip near the Daley family estate. A driver took her to the main house and as Elisa stepped out, her breath catching at the sight of the mansion ahead, a sprawling Gothic masterpiece, with ivy-covered stone walls, towering windows, and gardens that stretched endlessly. She was greeted by a maid—young, pale, with blonde hair pinned tightly under a cap, her eyes fixed on the ground. The maid’s uniform was pristine, a starched black dress with a white apron, and she moved with a silent, mechanical grace that sent a shiver down Elisa’s spine.
“Welcome, Ms. Harper,” the maid said softly, her voice barely audible, before leading Elisa to a lavish guest suite. The room was opulent—silk drapes, a four-poster bed, a chandelier casting soft light. Another maid appeared, identical in appearance and demeanor, to unpack Elisa’s suitcase. Elisa watched, transfixed, as the maid folded her clothes with precise, almost robotic movements, never once meeting her gaze.
That evening, dinner was a display of decadence. The dining hall was adorned with crystal and gold, and the Daley family presided like royalty. Mr. Daley sat at the head, his wife, Eleanor, beside him, a statuesque woman in her late 40s with sharp features and a knowing smile. Their adult children—two sons and a daughter, all in their 20s—carried the same air of effortless superiority. The maids served in silence, gliding between courses, refilling wine glasses, and clearing plates with a precision that felt almost inhuman.
Elisa’s fork paused mid-air as she watched a maid kneel to wipe a speck of sauce from Mr. Daley’s shoe, her hands trembling slightly but her face blank. The act was so submissive, so dehumanizing, that Elisa’s stomach twisted. Yet, to her horror, a heat bloomed low in her belly, a shameful arousal she couldn’t explain. She forced her eyes to her plate, her cheeks burning. *What’s wrong with me?* she thought, her mind racing. *They’re just servants. This is their job.* But the image of the maid’s bowed head lingered, stirring something dark and unspoken within her.
Mrs. Daley’s voice cut through her thoughts. “Enjoying yourself, Elisa?” she asked, her tone warm but edged with something unreadable
“Yes, it’s… incredible,” Elisa managed, her voice tight. “The service is impeccable.”
“Oh, they’re trained to be perfect,” Mrs. Daley said, her smile widening. “It’s a calling, you know. They choose this life.”
Elisa nodded, but her mind spun. *Choose?* How could anyone choose to live like that—silent, invisible, existing only to serve? She pushed the thought away, focusing on the meal, but the maids’ presence was inescapable. Every movement, every silent step, felt like a performance of absolute submission, and Elisa’s body betrayed her with a pulse of desire she hated herself for feeling.
That night, alone in her suite, Elisa lay awake, the maids’ images haunting her. She imagined herself in their place, kneeling, serving, her identity erased. The thought was repulsive, yet her hand slipped beneath the sheets, her breath hitching as she touched herself, chasing the forbidden thrill of surrender. When she finished, shame crashed over her like a wave. She was a lawyer, not a servant. She had a future. But the seed had been planted, and it refused to die.
Chapter 3: The Ceremony
The next morning, Elisa dressed in her sharpest suit, her nerves taut as she prepared for the signing. She met Mr. Daley in a formal study, its walls lined with leather-bound books and portraits of stern-faced ancestors. He reviewed her contracts, nodding approvingly. “Excellent work, Elisa. Martha will be here soon. You’ll explain each document to her, ensure she understands fully. Clarity is paramount.”
Elisa nodded, clutching the files. “Of course, sir.”
The signing took place in a grand hall, its high ceiling painted with frescoes, a long mahogany table at the center. The Daley family sat along one side, their expressions unreadable. Elisa stood at the head, her papers neatly arranged, expecting an elderly woman in a wheelchair or with a cane. Instead, the doors opened, and Martha Plieems crawled in on her hands and knees.
Elisa’s breath caught. Martha was in her mid-40s, her brown hair loose, her face pale but resolute. She wore a plain gray dress, and her eyes were fixed on the floor as she approached the table. The room was silent except for the soft shuffle of her movements. When she reached Mr. Daley, she knelt, her voice trembling but clear.
“Please, Mr. Daley, Mrs. Daley, accept me as your servant,” Martha said. “I give myself to your family, to serve you forever.”
Elisa’s knees weakened, her mind reeling. This wasn’t a care arrangement—Martha was voluntarily surrendering her life. She glanced at Mr. Daley, who nodded for her to proceed, his eyes glinting with something predatory.
“Ms. Plieems,” Elisa began, her voice unsteady, “I need to explain the documents you’ll be signing. First, the asset transfer agreement.” She held up the contract, her hands shaking slightly. “This transfers all your assets—your home, bank accounts, investments, personal property—to the Daley Family Trust. You’ll retain no ownership or control.”
Martha nodded, her eyes still down. “I understand.”
Elisa swallowed, her throat dry. “Next, the medical and legal powers of attorney. These grant the Daley family complete authority over your healthcare and legal decisions. You’ll have no say in these matters."
“I understand,” Martha repeated, her voice unwavering.
Elisa’s heart pounded as she reached the final point. “The trust is irrevocable. Once signed, only the trustees—the Daley family—can alter or dissolve it. You’ll have no legal recourse to reclaim your assets or change these arrangements.”
Martha’s lips parted, a faint tremor in her breath, but she nodded. “I understand, and I consent.”
Mr. Daley’s voice cut in, smooth and commanding. “One more document, Elisa.”
Elisa picked up the final paper, her fingers cold. “This is a legal name change form. By signing, you’ll change your name to… ‘Daley Servant 6.’”
The words felt like a punch to her gut. She looked at Martha, expecting resistance, but Martha’s expression was serene, almost relieved. “I consent,” she said softly.
Elisa handed her the pen, her mind screaming. Martha signed each document with a steady hand, her signature sealing her fate. When she finished, Mrs. Daley clapped once, and two maids appeared. They grabbed Martha’s arms, pulling her to her feet. In moments, her dress was torn away, leaving her naked and trembling. A third maid produced clippers, and with swift, brutal efficiency, shaved Martha’s head, brown locks falling to the floor like discarded dreams.
Elisa watched, frozen, as Martha’s scalp was bared, her identity stripped away. The maids smeared depilatory cream over her body, removing every trace of hair, leaving her skin unnaturally smooth. They dressed her in a maid’s uniform—black dress, white apron, cap—identical to the others. A final maid pressed a tattoo gun to the back of Martha’s neck, inking “Daley Servant 6” in stark black letters. Martha didn’t flinch, her eyes distant, as if she’d already left her former self behind.
The maids led her away, and Elisa stood there, her breath shallow, her body betraying her with a shameful heat. Mr. Daley raised a glass of champagne, toasting “6’s new life,” while Mrs. Daley’s eyes locked on Elisa, her smile sharp and knowing. Elisa clutched her glass, barely sipping, her mind a storm of horror and fascination.
As she left the hall, she glanced back and saw “6” on her knees, scrubbing the marble floor with a rag, her movements already mechanical. The sight burned into Elisa’s brain, a vision of total submission that followed her all the way back to the city.
Chapter 4: Obsession and Discovery
Back in her apartment, Elisa tried to return to normalcy, but the estate had changed her. At work, she drafted briefs and argued motions, but her focus was gone. At night, alone, she replayed the ceremony—Martha’s begging, the shaving, the tattoo. She hated herself for it, but the images drove her to touch herself, her fingers moving frantically as she imagined herself in Martha’s place, her own hair falling, her own name erased. The orgasms were intense, but they left her hollow, drowning in shame.
*What’s happening to me?* she thought, staring at her ceiling in the dark. *I’m not like her. I’m a lawyer, not a… servant.* But the word “servant” lingered, heavy with promise. She tried to bury herself in work, but every time she saw Mr. Daley in the office, his knowing glance made her pulse race. Did he know what she was feeling? Could he see the desires she was fighting?
One sleepless night, Elisa opened her laptop, her fingers trembling as she typed phrases like “voluntary servitude” into a search engine. After hours of dead ends, she found a hidden forum, accessible only through a private link. The site was a secret community, its users anonymous, discussing their desires to serve elite families. Posts detailed transformations like Martha’s—successful professionals giving up everything to become maids, butlers, or worse.
Elisa created a profile, “CityStar28,” and posted about the Daley estate, describing the ceremony without naming names. Responses flooded in, users confirming that such arrangements were more common than she realized. “You’ve seen the truth,” one wrote. “Some of us are meant to serve. It’s freedom, in a way.” Another shared their own story: a doctor who’d become a servant, finding peace in submission.
Reading their words, Elisa felt a chill of recognition. She wasn’t alone. Others felt this pull, this need to surrender. She messaged a user, “ShadowServant,” who described their training, the joy of giving up control. “Once you accept it,” they wrote, “the shame fades. You become what you’re meant to be.”
Elisa’s fantasies grew vivid. She imagined herself crawling before the Daleys, begging to be “Daley Servant 7.” She saw her hair shaved, her body bared, her name replaced with a number. The thought made her sick, but it also made her wet, her body betraying her mind. She hated her bright future—her law degree, her corner office dreams—because it felt like a cage compared to the simplicity of servitude.
Chapter 5: The Performance Review
Weeks later, Elisa’s performance review loomed. She stood outside Mr. Daley’s office, her heart pounding, her palms sweaty. She’d prepared her usual talking points—case wins, billable hours—but her real goal was riskier. She needed to know about “6,” about how Martha had chosen that life. The question burned in her chest, a mix of fear and longing.
Mr. Daley’s office was a fortress of power—mahogany desk, floor-to-ceiling windows, a faint scent of cigar smoke. He leaned back in his chair, his suit immaculate, his eyes locked on her. “Elisa, your work on the Plieems case was exemplary,” he said, his voice warm but probing. “You’ve got a bright future here. But tell me, how are you finding the firm?”
She swallowed, her rehearsed answers forgotten. “It’s… challenging, sir. Rewarding. But I wanted to ask about Ms. Plieems—about ‘6.’ How did she… choose to become a servant?”
The air shifted, heavy with implication. Mr. Daley’s lips curled into a smile, slow and predatory, his eyes glinting like a hunter spotting prey. “Curious, are you?” he said softly, leaning forward. “Some people, Elisa, discover their true place. They realize they’re meant for something… lower. Something purer. Are you wondering about that for yourself?”
Elisa’s breath hitched, her face burning. She couldn’t speak, couldn’t move, pinned by his gaze. The room seemed to close in, and all she could see was that smile, promising answers—and something far darker.