Ever wondered what it’s like to get up close and personal with a guy rocking more piercings than a jewelry store? Yeah…neither had we (ahem). But thanks to this week’s read, Up the Ladder by Ana D’Arcy, we found out anyway. This one is extra spicy, so buckle up, grab your headphones, and maybe keep the volume low if you’re in public.

Trigger warnings: Emotional abuse, death (past)