Women In Stem Chapter 2

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It started with software designed to test for ADHD. As the QB test was blowing up in psychiatric circles, the CEO of Halocorp Futuristics, a medical software company set out to develop an even faster, more accurate test in order to compete. While the original test dealt in simple shapes and colors flashing on screen, the Halo Test added in numbers and letters as well. The results were unexpected, to say the least. Instead of providing any form of meaningful diagnostic data for ADHD, instead the software seemed induce a focused, trance-like state in subjects. Later, subjects with ADHD reported having an easier time focusing, increased memory, less brain fog, etc. etc. In trying to develop a test for ADHD, it appeared that Halocorp had accidentally stumbled upon the first meaningful non-pharmaceutical treatment for ADHD. The possibilities didn’t end there. Some neuroscientists on the team theorized about possible treatment for epilepsy as well, a sort of anti-seizure trigger.

Jen was hired to work on this project, and a few weeks into the process happened upon some shocking information- the CIA of all places had gotten word of the projects and was making inquiries about some of the more insidious applications to this technology. To think she discovered this because of an email having been left on the printer! Apparently, there was a top secret team working on a version of the software with the ultimate goal of inducing a hypnotic state that would allow someone to alter the subjects consciousness. Jenn did some sleuthing and discovered that this particular team hadn’t made it very far into developing a workable prototype. It seemed they were missing some key data to help bridge the gap from a light trance that helps someone focus, to full hypnotic control. For Jenn however, the changes needed were obvious. All she needed was time and the right test subject.

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Jenn had made a habit of getting to the office early, around 8:30 to be precise, to get a bit of quiet time while she began her day. Alex on the other hand appeared to be less prompt, opting to come in at 10:00 am and stay later than everyone else. This gave Jenn an almost painful amount of time to wait for the chance to strike. She ran her plan in her head over and over again while time passed and she struggled to focus on her actual work. Finally Alex strode in ten minutes earlier than normal, casually confident about his late morning arrival as ever. Jenn popped her head out of her office to grab his attention before anyone had the chance.

“Hey Alex, when you get settled in, can I stop by your office to chat? I did some work on the project over the weekend and I wanna get your thoughts on it.”

“Ever the overachiever aren’t you, Jenn? Trying to suck up to the new team leader to try and curry favor eh?” He said it with absolute seriousness, yet it was mixed with a charming sarcasm that Jenn still seemed to find disarming.

“Hehehe you know me. Always the suck up.” She winked, trying to play the role of slut who sleeps her way up the ladder that Alex was trying to cast her in, just till she could get him under her control at least.

“Come to my office in five and I’ll be ready for ya.”

2.

“Come on in, close the door, take a seat!” He said, whipping up his most devilish smile. Jenn breathed a sigh of relief at not having to invent an excuse to get some privacy.

“Okay, so-“ Jenn started to introduce her demonstration but Alex stopped her.

“Actually Jenn, before you begin, I wanted to apologize.”

Apologize? She couldn’t even believe he had that word in his vocabulary. In all the womanizing she observed from him both in college, and recently with Sarah, an apology had never been uttered, but here he was, apologizing to her. For what though? She could only imagine

“Umm, okay. What for?”

“I know I’ve been a hard ass with you at the team meetings. I’m sure it’s making you think I don’t like your ideas and now that I’m team leader you’re probably thinking your contributions are in trouble. Or maybe you might be thinking that I’m picking on you because of our um… Our history. Anyways the truth is, you actually do have really good ideas.”

Jenn was dumbstruck. “Oh um... Thank you, Alex! This is so unexpected” she replied.

“It’s just clear to me that you have no business sense. That’s all I’m trying to bring in. Have to this MBA to use somehow. Just trying to make you ideas financeable. Otherwise I admittedly feel like a big dummy amongst all you smarty pants.”

And there was. Some how he managed to turn a shockingly touching moment into a backhanded compliment. He really knew how to appear humble and arrogant all at once. It was arresting. And dangerous. And Jenn had to do something about it. She pulled her phone out of her pocked and readied up her program.

“Well in that case Alex, I’d love get your take on this prototype I built over the weekend. Tell me how financeable you think it is.”

She tapped a button on the screen and it started flashing and she shoved in Alex’s face. Almost immediately his jaw went slack. Everything appeared to be working. She just had to test a command.

“Take the phone and keep looking at the screen.”

Slowly he took the phone from her hands and leaned back to relax into the trance. He had already been manspreading in his chair and it was very apparent that he was rapidly becoming aroused, as his man swelled down his skin tight slacks. Jenn smirked and made a mental note. She had added an element of arousal and pleasure to the signal to help the subject be more open to suggestion.

Jenn let the software run it’s course. She knew it was done not only because the screen stopped flashing but because Alex nearly dropped the phone. She waved her hand in front of his face and he didn’t respond. Now was the moment of truth.

“Alex can you hear me?”

“Yes.”

“Good. I want you to start treating me with respect, so you are to call me Ma’am. Understood?”

“Yes, Ma’am.”

Jenn couldn’t believe it. The Alex she knew would never agree to such a thing. It was actually working. She decided to press further.

“In fact, when we’re alone, I want you to go farther. Whenever we are alone, I want you to call me master. Understood?”

“Yes, Master.”

She smiled. Long had she waited for this man to be under her foot. She had always been polite and demure, letting her smarts do the talking. She had been underestimated in her abilities, and yet had managed to succeed, nevertheless. What would happen now if she could finally unleash her inner Dominatrix upon the workplace.

“Alex, we’re going to make several changes going forward. You are not going to have any conscious memory of them but they’re going to take place nevertheless. The first is that from now you are going to obey any order I tell you to. You are to do as I say without question and with abundant enthusiasm. Understood?”

“Yes, master.”

“Excellent! Next change we’re going to make. You can no longer get aroused by women. In fact quite the opposite, you’re going to start finding men arousing. You will not be consciously aware of your shift in sexuality, and in fact will actively try to deny any changes happening. You will still attempt to pursue women, but it will be Men that your body will respond to. Understood?”

“Yes, master.”

“Now despite these changes, you’re going to try and butch it up a bit. Not that you don’t already, but you’ll find yourself more concerned about appearing masculine. About working out and getting big. About being the top dog, looking like an alpha male. Except when we’re alone that is. Understood”

“Yes, Master.”

“Now, strip down to your underwear. Let’s see what we’re working with.”

Alex undid his tie and removed his suit jacket and began unbuttoning his dress shirt revealing a cobbled torso. He had kept himself in good shape all these years. Jenn was looking forward to how good he was going to look when she was done with him. He removed his pants revealing the most blasé boxers she had ever seen. That certainly had to change.

“Here’s another change. From now on you only wear sexy underwear and sexy swim wear, do you understand? No more boxes. Only briefs and speedos. Got it?”

“Yes, Ma’am.

“Great. Now hurry up and get dressed. We’ve been in here long enough and I don’t want us to get caught.”

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“Great meeting, Alex! Thanks for all the advice!” Jenn said as she left Alex’s office.

“No problem, Ma’am! Happy to be of service!”

“I’ll bet you are.” She winked at him and walked away, leaving Alex puzzled.

His jaw nearly hit the floor when he looked at the clock. They had met for a full two hours. He swore it was only a quick 15 minutes. Not only that but he couldn’t seemed to remember what it was that Jenn had actually showed him, and what advice he had given her. He brushed the thoughts away as he prepared to get back to work. Those marketing plans weren’t going to review themselves. As he got to work he rolled his shoulders back. All he could think about was the need to hit the gym after work. Today was supposed to be a rest day but he was all wound up for some reason. He buckled down and got to work so that he could clear his to do list and hit the gym as soon as possible.

4.

Back in her office, Jenn was making a profile on a hook up site for Alex, eager to implement the next part of her plan.