The mysterious package arrived on a quiet Tuesday afternoon, nestled among the usual bills and catalogs. Louise hesitated before opening it, her fingers tracing the unfamiliar handwriting on the label. Inside, she found a delicate black lace lingerie set—a balconette bra, a matching thong, and a pair of thigh-high stockings—along with a single sheet of paper. The note was brief but commanding: Wear this tonight. Be at the...

Louise shifted uncomfortably in her chair, her eyes darting around the break room as she nibbled on a plain bagel. At 26, she felt like she was still figuring out who she was, especially in the bustling corporate world of their marketing firm. Her medium-length brown hair was pulled back in a loose ponytail, a few stray strands framing her round face. Her curvy figure, at 5’9” and 220lbs, often made her feel self-consciou...