It has taken John a long time to realize, and then accept that he is a dominant man.  He is anxious to find a submissive to test his skills.  John meets Ariel and they are immediately drawn to each other.  Is it simple attraction, or could she be the one he has been looking for?

Discovery is hot!  It is a romantic story as well in the sense that John and Ariel find each other.  The humiliation and bondage in it is very erotic and sexy.    Discovery is a very well written short story.