Masquerade of Identities (NSFW)

Prologue (Draft 1)

“In this vast, self-centered world, first impressions are everything. Do not ever, ever let others see your true-self. You are only going to open yourself up to exploitation. However, don’t get too friendly with the mask you don, lest you lose your soul in this masquerade of identities.” These were wise words uttered by a woman which I respect and hold dear in my heart. In my eyes, she is my savior, my mentor and a loving friend. In the eyes of society, she is seen as a vile, disgusting, moral less bitch or in some cases, someone to be pitied. Often, she is referred to using derogatory terms such as whore, slut and skank, along with a whole list of unsavory words which I wish to not go over. Long story short, my friend is a sex worker, more specifically, an escort — Just like myself. It was not something I wished to do, but it was done out of necessity. It is now merely one of the many identities I wear in this crowded, ever growing masquerade.