True independence...

The Beast is always on our tail. Staying a few paces ahead of him is ultimately fun. Who doesn't love a chase? It's one way to some kind of fulfillment. But it takes ages for that process to find legs and become some kind of enjoyable routine. Life is erotic, don't get your panties in a wad about it...

For further study see La Bête.

("Fable Attraction" by Carter Smith)