The Taming Massage Parlor Arin Story -

From that day forward, Arin became an integral part of "The Taming," not just as a client, but as a friend and a member of the parlor's extended family. And as she shared her own story with others, she found that the act of being heard and understood had a profound effect – it tamed the wildness of her spirit, but only just enough to reveal the beauty and strength that lay within.

Initially, Arin represents resistance. She is the surrogate for the reader’s hesitation. She looks at the parlor’s system with contempt, believing she is above it, or at least that she can navigate it without losing her soul. She holds leverage—her beauty, her skill, her popularity. She believes herself to be the player, not the piece.