Let me be perfectly blunt: mind control is my fetish. Now, I don't mind the whips, chains, leather, etc., that often accompany these stories. Far from it. But I come here to read about slack jaws, blank eyes, and minds so tightly bound they can't even think except by command. I want long, slow inductions and narrative from the victim's point of view; everything else is just gravy. But even I have my 'mantic side. In fact, sometimes I even root for the victim to escape. And I have my English-major side: if it isn't well written, I won't bother to finish it. There are few constants in the stories below apart from their quality.
Sleeper, by Trilby Else
Trilby is hands-down my favorite author on EMCSA. He writes ff sex scenes better than any man and most women I've ever read, and I dare you not to root for such well-drawn protagonists as Kerry ("Trinkets") and Eshwe ("Pawn"). But "Sleeper" was my first Trilby story, and it's still my favorite. In it, a secret agent sent to seduce a drug lord - well, lady, actually - known for hypnotizing her lovers. Subjected to ever-increasing levels of control, Trish tries to maintain enough free will to finish her mission. But what makes this story special is the extent to which we experience her struggle. Trilby teaches us how it feels to be controlled, and it's heavenly.
Unfinished Works in a Forever Afternoon, by Eye of Serpent:
Most of Eye's stories follow the "Ancients" story arc, a fascinating but particularly intricate series of tales about mind-controlling immortals. Her writing style is both beautiful and very hot, but it's a little hard to follow the storyline if you pick it up mid-stream. I suggest starting with "Unfinished Works," which comes fairly close to being a stand-alone piece. It's sadder and less overtly sexual than most of her stories, but it's also one of the most deeply moving pieces of fiction I've found on EMCSA. If you like it, you might move onto "Friendly Takeover," the first story in the Ancients arc.
Bondage fetishists will have a field day with all the straps, collars, ponytails, and assorted leather in this story; but it's the relentless depersonalization of the heroine that sticks with you. Even a hard-corer like me found this one disturbing. And I mean that as a compliment.
Silky Inevitability, by William Lee
Liked The Faculty? Disturbing Behavior? The Stepford Wives/Husbands/Children/Aunts/Uncles/Dogs/Cats? Then "Silky Inevitability" is the story for you. It's a typical "justified paranoia" tale where alien-possessed cheerleaders actually want you to join their clique. And they have a special pair of panty hose just for you.
Absolute, by Sara H
Sara specializes in blazing hot, ff stories where the victims experience at least as much pleasure as their controllers. She's best known for her Goddess Julia series, but "Absolute" is a stand-alone piece. I love it because the "ceramic" method of mind control is pretty ingenious, the revenge motif will leave you smacking your lips, and the final chapter is both twisty and deeply satisfying. And the plot, you ask? Oh, the usual: the Sapphic Front may or may not be trying to take over the world. ;-)
She Blinded Me With Science, by Jukebox
The word witty is rarely used in conjunction with an EMCSA story, but it applies here. This is a short, snappy piece about a mad scientist, his mind control ray, and his damsel-in-distress assistant. It might not leave you panting, but it will leave you laughing. I wouldn't be surprised to find this story in a mainstream science fiction magazine. Oh, and yes, Jukebox does have a thing for 80's music. Just check the titles of his other work.
Dressing Deborah, by Cait
This a fairly simple, straightforward story from a writer better known for mindbending cyberpunk. And yes, I am a proud fan of SF; but you won't find much of that on display here, even though the story is set in Cait's standard "Perfect World" universe. Basically, it's the story of a working girl getting dressed for her job. But if you're a robot fetishist, you'll have a great time easing into Deborah's vinyl boots.
In the Back of My Mind, by Tabico
When I first discovered the EMCSA, I spent a good hour sighing over stories that didn't seem like "real" MC to me (i.e., no one was permanently subjugated or even manipulated on more than a sexual level) before I stumbled onto this little gem. Tabico was the first author to make me believe I'd found a home at EMCSA. In this story, a pair of teenagers play with metaphorical fire. There's no question they'll get burned, but the flames are sooo much fun to watch....
Black Vinyl, by Smartass
I'm a big fan of couch potato-style induction: sitting in front of a TV or computer screen until the flashing lights hammer all the life from your eyes. And this is a particularly insidious example of that genre. The induction happens so slowly and sneakily that even the reader doesn't know how far it's progressed, until....
Wrysteria, by Sara H
The best part about this story is that we get to experience not one, not two, but three points of view on a very sexy induction. There's Mistress Rochelle, the totally charming MC-er; Barbara, her soon-to-be pawn; and the already enslaved Jane, who gleefully sacrifices her friend to her Mistress.
Narikin, by Trilby Else
Imagine a row of identically clad, identically smiling young race queens, cute as buttons and eager to promote their company's products. Now imagine them gleefully brainwashed and brainwashing the competition. Too scrumptious for words.
Dear Master, by Julian Obedient
Julian writes swooning, literate, mostly m/m pieces where the MC victims never know what hit them. In this story, a hypnotized slave boy seduces his master via e-mail, thrilling him in ways neither he nor you could suspect.
There's a charming innocence to Robotdoll's stories. No matter how strange their predicaments, his heroes and heroines walk into them willingly, glad to be used as mindless toys for whomever wants to play with them. In this story, the players are robots and the playees are robot wannabes.
Akiko's New Protege, by Aerosol Kid
Superspy Akiko and scrumptious Devon are impossible not to root for, even when they're undergoing the hottest of hot brainwashings. The opening chapter pretty much gives away the ending, but don't worry; getting there is more than half the fun.
Deep beneath the surface of the earth, four cavers awaken one of my favorite kinds of MC'ers: an all-powerful ancient force that toys with them as it takes them over one by one. Beautifully written, with alternating white-hot and ice-cold seduction scenes. If you like a bit of horror with your MC, this is the story for you.
"Electric Thimble Theater", by Tabico
This is perhaps the most satisfying plotted story on the EMCSA. In a nutshell, lawyer Shane discovers increasingly complex levels in a "Perils of Pauline"-style late-night cartoon show. And some of what she discovers rings so true that you might never watch a cartoon the same way again.