Red Chamber:

Simone’s Notes:

There is no universally accepted distinction between rape and other forms of assault involving one or both participant's sexual organs. Some criminal codes explicitly consider all kinds of forced sexual activity to be rape, whereas in others only acts involving penile penetration of the vagina. Many restrict rape to instances where a woman is forced by a man. In recent years some women have been convicted of raping men; this is classed as either rape or sexual assault. In some jurisdictions rape may also be committed by assailants using objects, rather than their own body parts, against the sexual organs of their target. The rape of women by men is the most frequent form of the assault. Male-male rape is common, primarily in correctional facilities. There are an increasing number of female assailants being convicted for the rape of men, most commonly, statutory rape. It is thought that female rapists who rape other women are almost never caught or convicted and research on female rapists is rare.

The summer night was heavy. Anika sat up in bed waiting. She was dressed in a see-through black nightie. Earlier today, she had phoned Travis at Central Headquarters. Her boyfriend was at his desk when the phone rang. “Barrett here,” he answered. “Travis!” Anika replied happily. The major general looked around to see if anyone was listening. When he was clear, Travis said, “Yes dear?” On the other side, Anika lied back onto their bed with the phone. “You doing anything tonight?” his girlfriend asked. At headquarters, the major general sat back in his chair smiling. “Just the usual, Miss Anika!” Travis called. “Why?” On the other end, his girlfriend leaned back smiling. “Oh,” she began sweetly. “I was just planning a private little party for you and me in our bedroom tonight! You interested?” Her boyfriend smiled to himself sweetly. “You bet I am!” “Oooo!” Anika called out happily. “I’ll see you tonight!” “I might have to work late tonight.” Travis told her. “That’s okay, babe,” the former hooker replied. “I can wait for you.” “Alright!” Travis called. “See you tonight!” Anika said again. “Okay,” the major general said to her. Then, they both hung up. At headquarters, Barrett looked up to see some his subordinates staring at him like little schoolboys. Travis glared at them crossly. “What?” he snapped. “Get back to work!” The men quickly complied in nervous fear. When they were gone, Barrett sat back and smiled again. Tonight was promising to be a rich one!

Hours passed by. Anika still waited in happiness. She had everything set up perfectly. The white wine was chilled just right, red rose petals on the bed, light pink candles were lit on the floor nightstand, soft classical music playing in the background, the woman herself was dressed in his favorite lingerie on her, and she spritzed on her favorite light perfume. All the former whore needed was Travis himself to get the party started. Anika had to keep herself calm while she waited. So what if her man had to work late tonight on the Night Slayer case? He’d be more than happy to see her in bed. But soon, the romance would turn into bitter hell.

Time seemed to be dragging forever. But, Anika was still excited. She felt like a kid at Christmas time. Any moment now, Travis would open the door and she would seduce him back into love. She couldn’t wait to see his face again. Suddenly, the door opened. The former whore was really overjoyed now! “He’s here!” Anika thought in bliss. “It’s him!” She looked up in a rush. But instead of Travis, a woman stood in the doorway. Her hair was long and black to her to her waist. The woman’s bangs completely masked her forehead. Her face was completely painted like a geisha’s. The oval-shaped face was as white as show. Her lips were as red as blood. The woman’s nails were light pink. Her eyes were grayish-blue. Tonight, the woman had on a thin black silk kimono. Rosary was around her neck. Her black kitten heels completed her elegant look. She had a shot needle in her hand. Anika suddenly was in fear. “Who the hell are you?!?” the former whore shouted out loud. “Where’s Travis?” The woman didn’t answer at all. She just closed the door and locked it behind her. Anika quickly began reaching for the phone as a weapon, but the Night Slayer rushed forward and arrested the other woman’s hand. The former hooker began struggling to get free. The Night Slayer finally took the needle and stabbed it into Anika’s arm. The gold fluid emptied quickly.

Within seconds, Anika’s body went numb and still. Her senses still remained sharp and fully functioning however. The Slayer smiled to herself coldly. The sedation drug had worked beautifully! Now for the rest. The Night Slayer lifted up the former hooker’s nightie and pulled down her light pink panties. The hooker spread Anika’s legs apart. Then, the Night Slayer pulled out a dildo and strapped it on. Anika was trapped in great fear now. Despite being a hooker since she was fifteen, the woman wasn’t used to something like this. The Night Slayer put the toy inside her victim and began raping her. Anika was now both scared and confused. “What is… she doing to me?” she thought nervously. The Night Slayer began pumping faster and faster. The former whore wanted to scream out, but she couldn’t. The sedation drug was still in powerful affect.

After a few minutes, the Night Slayer became bored with that torment and pulled put. Anika still couldn’t move at all. The Night Slayer smiled evilly at her helpless prey. There was only one thing left to do. The rapist drew out a small knife from her kimono sleeve. Anika was really afraid now. “Please don’t kill me!” she thought. “I’ve never done anything to you!” The Slayer then took the knife, slashed her victim in the neck twice, and left the room. Anika was lucky that the attacker decided not to kill her! But, things were looking grimmer by the second. She wished Travis would come by and help her.

Hours later, the door opened again. Anika became scared. The woman still could barely move. The sedation drug was finally starting to wear off. “Oh no, it’s her again!” she thought. “What does she want now?” But then, she heard someone call out, “Anika!” It was Travis. The woman became relived, but she couldn’t fully show it yet. The drug was still slowly wearing off. The major general rushed over to his girlfriend quickly. “Anika!” he gasped out. “Anika! What happened to you?” His girlfriend could barely speak. At first, Barrett feared the worst. Then, he saw the needle puncture in her slender arm. The man quickly put two and two together. “Hold sweetheart!” Travis called to his girlfriend. “I’ll call for help!” Then, the major general picked up the fallen phone and dialed for a doctor. When he was done, the woman turned back to the former hooker. “Don’t worry, darling,” he told her calmly. “They are coming!” Travis stayed the whole time with Anika.

By sunrise, the former whore was in the hospital. The sedation drug had worn off of her now. They performed a rape kit on her as normal procedure. When it was all over, Travis came to visit Anika with gardenias. “You okay?” he asked. His girlfriend nodded weakly. “Who attacked you?” her boyfriend asked as he knelt down beside of her. Anika froze for a moment, then she motioned Travis to come closer. The major general did so. “It was the Night Slayer!” the vet whore whispered in a raspy weak voice. Barrett turned to her in shock. Anika then broke down and cried in fear. Travis held her close to him. “Don’t worry,” he whispered. “I’ll keep you safe from her.” Anika just cried on his shoulder. Travis sighed and shook his head. The one thing that he didn’t want to happen to Anika did happen. He never wanted her to get involved with the Night Slayer case. Now, the killer herself dragged in his girlfriend by the hair. Now, there was only one thing left to do. “Don’t worry!” Barrett thought hard. “I won’t let anyone else drag you further into this mess!” But that was to be easier said than done!