Hidden Desires

    By Jarl Khor

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    14 Apr, 2024

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    Kody, the scion of a wealthy family, lived a life of luxury in Beverly Hills. He was the heir to a financial empire, but harbored a secret desire, an armpit fetish.

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    Despite his privileged upbringing, Kody felt a void in his life. He often found solace in his unusual fetish, a secret he kept from everyone.

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    One evening, Kody was lying on his bed, scrolling through TikTok, when he decided to hit the gym. It had been a while since his last workout.

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    To his surprise, the gym was closed off to the public. But being the owner's son, he was allowed in.

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    Inside, he spotted a woman with pale skin and dirty blonde hair. It was Brie Larson, a famous Hollywood actress. His heart pounded in his chest.

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    Kody felt a rush of adrenaline. He had fantasized about Brie the previous night. Now, she was in front of him, real and within reach.

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    Brie Larson, noticing Kody, walked over to him. His mind raced as he tried to act normal, suppressing his secret desires.

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    They struck up a conversation, Kody trying his best not to let his fetish cloud his interactions. But his desires were growing stronger.

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    Kody, however, was determined to keep his fetish a secret. He didn't want to risk his budding friendship with Brie.

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    In the following weeks, Kody and Brie grew closer. He adored her, and she saw in him a genuine friend.

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    Kody's secret remained hidden, but his feelings for Brie deepened. He was torn between his fetish and his growing affection for Brie.

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    In the end, Kody decided to keep his secret buried. His friendship with Brie was too precious to jeopardize. His fetish remained his alone, hidden in the shadows of his opulent life.