And thank you so much for joining us once again. It is the Nightly Pleasures podcast, Season 1, Episode 7.

Thank you so much for joining me. I'm having an amazing time trying to figure this all out, and that's exactly what today's piece is.

It's interesting. It's opaque. It has a really long buildup. So if you're in the mood for a slow burn, if you're in the mood for something that's a little bit more theatrical than normal, it's pieces for you.

It's about 50 minutes long and I do want to warn you.

It does take a while to get going.

I also want to put a trigger warning on this one, but for people who like to be surprised by the content,

I thought I would warn you that I'm going to put a trigger warning in so you could skip

ahead.

For those of you who are still listening for that disclaimer, the trigger warning is non-consent

slash rape.

I don't quite know how to put it besides that.

It's, of course, not about that.

It's not that kind of fantasy.

But it does play a role, even if it's just a minor edge so far as the genre is concerned.

And I did want to warn those of you who didn't want to listen.

For the rest of you, who I guess have decided to listen to the ending first.

I do hope you enjoy the whole piece.

Without further ado, here it is.

It's called For the Fans. Well, before we start, let me just say how much it interests me that I interest you.

I find the whole thing very flattering to tell you the truth.

And, well, let's be fair, you were rather persistent with emailing me.

I didn't think anyone had that level of interest in hearing me speak.

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