Raymond Reynolds is a fetish photographer, or at least that’s what he’s striving to be; currently, he makes a minimal living as an office temp. His last romantic relationship has failed, just like all his other relationships. He feels like a failure in everything but his art.

Until a mysterious invitation arrives at the gallery showing his current collection. The Melinoe Research Institute has invited him to participate in a research study involving male sexuality and sexual response. It seems one of their members saw his show and thought he might be a good candidate.

Ray’s heard of The Melinoe Club. One of his fetish models mentioned it as very elite, very expensive femdom club. Could it be the same place? They’re offering a $5000 stipend. He almost threw out the invitation. Then he thought, “What do I have to lose?”

A story of intense female domination and male submission, The Melinoe Project is D. L. King’s first novel.