Forget romance. I’m talking about an existential reset. Following my radical take on TPE, Lumos challenges the status quo. Is a slave a ‘professional’ or a ‘utility’ for the Master’s will? We’re diving into ‘positive Stockholm Syndrome’ and the heavy burden of ownership. This isn’t just BDSM – it’s a masterclass in unconditional, unfiltered reality.
What does it truly mean to place your life entirely in someone else’s hands? After laying out my radical vision of Total Power Exchange in my article ‘What does total slavery mean to me‘, I received a detailed response from Lumos.
Lumos is a long-time kink friend with a fascinating journey. When I first met him years ago, he was a slave. He then evolved into a Master – as you might remember from the article ‘From subby slave to protocol dom’ – but has now found his way back to his roots: being a slave.
Because of this unique path, he offers a deeply reflected, almost civilized perspective on total slavery as a “profession” and the ultimate form of intimacy. But those who know me know I don’t let that stand unchallenged. I represent the ‘Unfiltered Lifestyle’. For me, slavery isn’t a romantic concept – it’s an existential reset.
In this article, I’m publishing both: Lumos’ response and my direct rebuttal. It’s a discourse on the thin line between partnership and absolute utility, and a bond that runs deeper and more unconditional than any conventional love.
Lumos’ Letter
Thank You, Master Marc, for that comprehensive summary of how You see a slave.
It wanted to offer up a few thoughts of its own on how it sees slavery, with the huge caveat that no Master/slave partnership is the same, and it is certainly not for a slave to define what its role in a Master’s life is!
1. Slavery is a “profession”
When it thinks about a “slave”, it thinks about someone whose full-time occupation is “slave”. Their sole duty at any hour of the day is to fulfil the needs of their Master.
For those Masters in a certain position, that may mean their slave has to balance a job on top of their slave duties to help with the household finances. For those Masters who are a little more fortunate, a slave may be a full-time role in itself. For many others it may be somewhere in-between, or even an evolution over time. It is ultimately the Masters position to take what he wants from his property.
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In that sense, it really liked what you wrote in your letter “Taking full control of another person’s life is a massive burden”. It thinks it’s incredibly important that a slave is able to provide meaningful value to its Master, and will always strive to skill up in exactly the way that one would with a profession.
It doesn’t think slavery is a shortcut to 24/7 bondage, sex or indeed laziness! A slave should always be pushed to be better!
2. Slavery is “intimacy”
While a pure M/s relationship may look abusive from the outside, in many respects it thinks of it as the most intimate that a relationship can be. The Master takes the role of crafting another into the natural, perfect, extension of His will. With the slave opening its mind to be naked, exposed, and vulnerable in a way that it’s seldom seen in other relationships.
It spoke to a Master recently who had a nice perspective. He said that He expressed His affection through BDSM and crafting His slave, and that a slave should be thankful on any day it’s beaten because He has paid attention to it. The days it should dread are those where it’s ignored. It’s unconventional, but that outlook really resonated with it.
3. A Master is a slaves social lens
“A Master who keeps his slave locked away forever ultimately limits his own radius.”
In many respects, it thinks of the slave’s Master as the lens through which it sees the world. It does not have friends or relationships of its own. While a Master’s friends may talk to it (and even be friendly with it!), they are not friends of the slave. It must remain grounded in its focus on its Owner.
Just because a Master allows his property to interact with other humans, it does not give the slave any more right to humanity than it has at home.
My Response to Lumos
Lumos recently shared his take on total slavery – a very reflected, almost „civilized“ perspective. But if you know me, you know I stand for the ‘Unfiltered Lifestyle’. For me, slavery isn’t a romantic concept; it’s an existential reset.
1. Slavery is a Profession vs. Slavery is Utility
Lumos, let’s talk about the „job“ aspect. A Master can easily manage the finances without the slave ever leaving his control. Whether he’s working for my company or grinding through freelance gigs from the home office, we have to be creative to make a slave’s talents useful. What matters most? He stays within my perimeter. And let’s be brutally honest: I’ve „rented out“ a slave from time to time. Why? Because it drives home the reality of being a sexual object. I love the idea of a boy earning his gear and privileges with his ass. Shocked?
2. Slavery is „Intimacy“
To me, isolation during the breaking period is non-negotiable. You have to bring a boy to the point where he is genuinely happy just because his Master enters the room – even if I’m only there to inflict pain. I call it a „positive Stockholm Syndrome.“ In my experience, slavery is the most intense relationship possible, even when the slave is viewed as an object. Many people love their dogs more than other humans – but compared to a romantic relationship, slavery goes much deeper because it is truly unconditional. It might sound twisted to some, but it’s comparable to a mother’s love: the affection and the RESPONSIBILITY remain, even when they act out. Just like a mother, it is my duty to punish, to discipline, and to educate.
3. A Master is a Slave’s Social Lens
I agree with your title, Lumos, but not your explanation. I have no issue with slaves having „friendships,“ but let’s be clear: they exist strictly within the social framework I define. A slave only meets people from my world. The critical factor is focus. A slave must know where he belongs: The Master is the absolute, top priority. I can terminate any connection whenever I see fit. It’s essential that he only builds ties with people who respect the reality: He is a slave, and he is MY property. Let’s be crystal clear: A slave has no rights. No inherent right to a social life. He can earn rewards, and friendships are exactly that: a privilege, not a right. And as his Master, I can revoke them at any time.
4. Slavery is Messy and Uncomfortable
Ownership is a heavy responsibility. A Master’s job is to ensure his property thrives, not breaks. I set rules with longevity in mind because a broken tool is useless. But let’s be real: permanent marks aren’t „damage.“ They are badges of honor. They are the jewelry that shows exactly who he is and who he belongs to. The real challenge isn’t the „uncomfortable“ peaks of enslavement; it’s the grind. It’s the boredom and the repetitive nature of the everyday. True slavery lives in the routine and the mundane tasks that keep the machine running. If you can’t handle the repetition, you can’t handle the lifestyle.
And to my readers: Where do you draw the line?
Is slavery a profession, a deep romance, or an existential reset? Does the idea of a ‘positive Stockholm Syndrome’ thrill you or chill you? Drop a comment below – let’s shed some light into the darkest corners of the lifestyle.
Because whether it is Profession or Possession, one thing remains true for all of us: it is a deep, driving Passion.
Stay tuned, kinksters.
Your MasterMarc
