In the very first erotic short story she ever wrote, publisher and editor Lori Perkins explores an unexpectedly intimate connection—between a woman and her vacuum cleaner.
Fresh off a breakup, our heroine throws herself into reclaiming her space, armed with a machine that, frankly, leaves her cold. But when her best friend and neighbor drops by with a tantalizing recommendation, everything changes. Enter the Electro Deluxe—a sleek, powerful appliance that’s been quietly revolutionizing households across America.
What begins as a simple demonstration quickly turns into something far more intriguing, as the Electro Deluxe reveals its impressive range of… attachments. Suddenly, cleaning isn’t just a chore—it’s an experience. And our heroine discovers that perhaps cleanliness really is next to OMGodliness.
This short story also serves as a behind-the-scenes glimpse into Lori Perkins’ creative process. Frequently used as a teaching example in her popular lecture, “50 Shades of Green: How to Write Smut for Fun and Profit,” it traces the playful evolution of an erotic idea from spark to finished story.