#Cross-Browser Testing

[gqattech]

GQAT Tech’s QA Arsenal: Powerful Tools That Make Quality Assurance Smarter

In this technology-driven age, delivering high-quality software is not an optional function but a necessity. Clients now expect us to produce digital products— apps, websites, etc.-- that are made quickly and error-free. The best way to achieve this is with a quality assurance (QA) process and effective tools to adapt to their needs.

The GQAT Tech QA team calls their QA efficient and effective tools combined, and their QA arsenal productive platforms, automation, tools, and proven processes. These testing tools and approaches can help a QA team find bugs more quickly, decrease hands-on effort, and allow more test coverage depending on the software project.

Now, let's look at what a QA Arsenal is, why it is important, and how QA will help your business produce better software.

What is the QA Arsenal?

The "QA Arsenal" refers to the collection of tools, frameworks, and strategies at GQAT Tech that the QA team employs to provide quality testing to clients.  The QA Arsenal is like a toolbox, where everything a tester needs to complete the project is in the toolbox. 

It includes:

Automation testing tools

Manual testing techniques

Defect tracking systems

Performance testing platforms

Mobile and web testing tools

CI/CD integrations

Reporting and analytics dashboards

What Makes GQAT’s QA Arsenal Unique?

We do not use tools haphazardly. We use the most appropriate tools based on the client's type of project, technology stack, service timeline, and quality. The QA Arsenal is designed to offer flexibility and therefore considers: 

Web apps

Mobile apps

Embedded systems

IoT devices

Enterprise software

Whether functional test, compatibility test, API test, performance test, GQAT Tech utilizes a custom mixture of tools to ensure that it is reliable, secure, and ready for launch.

Tools Included in the QA Arsenal

Here are some common tools and platforms GQAT Tech uses:

🔹 Automation Tools

Selenium – For web application automation

Appium – For mobile app automation

TestNG / JUnit – For running and managing test cases

Robot Framework – For keyword-driven testing

Postman – For API testing

JMeter – For performance and load testing

🔹 Defect & Test Management

JIRA – To log, track, and manage bugs

TestRail / Zephyr – For test case management

Git & Jenkins – For CI/CD and version control

BrowserStack / Sauce Labs – For cross-browser and device testing

How It Helps Clients

Using the QA Arsenal allows GQAT Tech to:

Detect Bugs Early – Catch issues before they reach end-users

Save Time – Automation reduces time spent on repetitive tasks

Test on Real Devices – Ensures compatibility across systems

Generate Reports – Easy-to-read results and test status

Integrate with DevOps – Faster release cycles and fewer rollbacks

Improve Product Quality – Fewer bugs mean a better user experience

Real Results for Real Projects

GQAT Tech’s QA Arsenal has been successfully used across different domains like:

FinTech

Healthcare

E-commerce

Travel & Transport

EdTech

AI and IoT Platforms

With their domain expertise and knowledge of tools, they help businesses go faster, mitigate risks, and build customer diligence.

Conclusion

Building a great QA team is essential, but having them equipped with the right tools makes all the difference. GQAT Tech’s QA Arsenal provides their testers with everything they need to test faster, smarter, and more comprehensively.

If you are building a digital product and want to ensure it is released in the real world, you need a testing partner who does not leave things to chance. You need a testing partner with a battle-tested QA arsenal.

💬 Ready to experience smarter quality assurance?

👉 Explore GQAT Tech’s QA Arsenal and get in touch with their expert team today!

[yethiconsulting]

How to Conduct Usability Testing for Mobile Apps That Delight Users

In a world flooded with mobile apps, usability can make or break your product. Even if your app is feature-rich, users won’t stick around if it’s confusing, clunky, or hard to navigate. That’s where usability testing comes in—a process that helps you identify how real users interact with your app and what’s getting in their way.

Usability testing goes beyond checking if a feature works. It answers the bigger questions: Is the app intuitive? Can users complete key tasks with ease? Do they enjoy the experience? By observing real users perform specific actions, you gain valuable insights into pain points, friction areas, and opportunities for improvement.

Effective usability testing involves setting clear goals, choosing the right participants, and using tools to record user interactions. Whether it’s through moderated sessions, remote testing, or A/B comparisons, the goal is the same: optimize the user journey.

Delight doesn’t come from chance—it’s designed and tested. In this blog, we’ll walk you through a step-by-step approach to conducting usability testing for mobile app testing, sharing tips, tools, and real-world examples that help you build experiences users love and recommend.

[qacraft2016]

Selenium Testing and  Automation Testing :

Selenium Testing : 

Definition : Selenium testing specifically refers to the use of the Selenium framework for automating web applications. It is an open-source tool designed for web application testing. 

Automation testing 

Definition : Automation testing is a broad term that refers to the use of software tools to execute tests automatically, manage test data, and utilize results to improve software quality. 

Difference between Selenium and Automation testing :  

Domain:  

Automation Testing : This can apply to various types of software. 

Selenium Testing : This specifically for web applications. 

Flexibility:  

Automation Testing  : It encompasses a wide range of tools and technologies. 

Selenium Testing : It is just one option among many. 

Language Support:  

Automation Testing : This  frameworks may have specific language requirements depending on the tool. 

Selenium Testing : This supports multiple programming languages (Java, C#, Python, etc.).  

Scope: 

Automation Testing: Encompasses various applications, including web, mobile, desktop, and APIs. 

Selenium Testing: Limited to automating web applications only. 

Tools: 

Automation Testing: Includes a variety of tools (e.g., QTP, TestComplete, Appium). 

 Selenium Testing: Primarily utilizes the Selenium suite (WebDriver, IDE, Grid).               

User Interface: 

Automation Testing: Some tools provide GUI interfaces, while others may require scripting. 

Selenium Testing: Primarily code-based, requiring programming knowledge to write tests. 

Test Types: 

 Automation Testing: Can be used for functional, regression, performance, and load testing. 

Selenium Testing: Mainly used for functional and regression testing of web applications.             

Integration: 

Automation Testing: Can be integrated with various CI/CD tools and frameworks. 

  Selenium Testing: Easily integrates with tools like Jenkins, TestNG, and JUnit for continuous testing.               

Execution Environment: 

Automation Testing: Can be executed in diverse environments (cloud, local, virtual). 

Selenium Testing: Requires a web browser environment to run tests.                                              

Community and Support: 

Automation Testing: Varies by tool; some have large user communities. 

Selenium Testing: Has a strong, active community and extensive documentation. 

Cost: 

Automation Testing: Some tools are commercial and require licensing fees. 

Selenium Testing: Open-source and free to use, making it accessible for many users.

[assureqa-ai]

CI/CD Pipeline Integration: Streamline Software Delivery with Assure QA

In today’s fast-paced development world, CI/CD Pipeline Integration is essential for seamless, automated software delivery. By integrating continuous testing and deployment, businesses can accelerate releases while maintaining quality.

Assure QA is the ultimate online platform for software quality assurance, offering functional, automation, performance, and security testing. With cutting-edge tools, Assure QA ensures robust, high-performing software, tailored to your needs. Whether it's web, API, or cross-browser testing, Assure QA empowers teams with reliable, scalable solutions.

Optimize your CI/CD workflow with Assure QA—where innovation meets reliability!

[accelq11]

Cross Browser Testing, advantages, steps, and considerations Slide 1: Introduction to Cross-Browser Testing

Purpose: Making sure websites work well on different browsers and devices.

Importance: It's vital for keeping users happy and loyal.

Focus: We aim for a smooth experience for everyone, no matter what they use to browse.

Slide 2: Understanding Cross-Browser Testing

What It Is: It's about checking how web apps work on various browsers and platforms.

Goal: We want everyone to have a good, consistent experience.

Scope: This means testing on lots of browsers, systems, and devices.

Slide 3: Testing Browser and OS Combinations

Compatibility: We see how sites work on popular browsers like Firefox, Chrome, Safari, and Edge.

Operating Systems: Cross Browser Testing supports Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android.

Outcome: We're aiming for the same great function and look everywhere.

Slide 4: Device-Specific Testing

Responsiveness: Ensure the site fits well on phones, tablets, and computers.

Screen Sizes: It should look good on all screen types.

User Interactions: Touch and device-specific features need to work right.

Slide 5: Ensuring Accessibility

Goal: You want the web accessible to all, including those with disabilities.

Tools Compatibility: Checking if the site works with things like screen readers.

Content Interpretation: All content should be easy to access and understand.

Slide 6: Browser-Agnostic Design

Aim: Consistent experience across different browsers is what we're after.

Issue Identification: We find and fix browser-specific problems.

Code Optimization: We adjust the code to make sure everyone gets the same experience.

Slide 7: Uniform User Experience

Consistency: We work to remove differences in how things look and function.

Functionality: Interactive parts like forms and buttons should work the same for everyone.

Error Management: We find and fix any coding errors and browser-specific issues.

Slide 8: Timing for Cross-Browser Testing

During Development: We start testing early in the site's creation.

Pre-Release Stage: Before launch, we do thorough testing to make sure everything's correct.

Slide 9: Advantages of Cross-Browser Testing

User Experience: We ensure everyone gets a good experience, regardless of their browser.

Early Detection: Finding and fixing problems early saves time later.

Adaptability: We keep up with new tech and devices to stay current.

Slide 10: Effective Cross Browser Testing Steps

Scope Definition: Deciding which browsers and systems to test.

Test Case Development: Making tests for essential functions and user actions.

Tool Selection: Choosing the best tools for the job.

Setting Up Environments: Getting everything ready for thorough testing.

Test Execution: Running the tests on different browsers and systems.

Debugging: Writing down problems and working with developers to fix them.

Ongoing Maintenance: Staying updated with new browser versions.

Automation: Using automated testing to make things more efficient.

Slide 11: Pre-Testing Considerations

Critical Scenarios: Focusing on the most essential parts and how they look and work.

Environment Analysis: Seeing how the app does on different browsers and setups.

Target Platforms: Knowing what devices and systems our audience uses most.

Slide 12: Conclusion

Modern Testing Tools: Using easy, intelligent tools for better testing.

Team Involvement: Everyone helps in testing, even those without tech skills.

Ultimate Goal: We're all about making things easy to use and consistent for everyone.

[kanikaqa]

Consistency Across Platforms: A Deep Dive into Cross-Browser Testing Techniques

Explore the importance of cross-browser testing in web development and ensure a seamless user experience across various browsers. Learn strategies for consistency in different web environments, ensuring your website performs flawlessly for all users. Dive into tips, tools, and best practices to conquer the challenges of cross-browser compatibility and deliver a superior web experience.

[digy4]

Cross Browser Testing Tools at Digy4

If you are looking for cross browser testing tools, then Digy4 can help with the best services. Our user-friendly interface ensures a hassle-free testing process, enabling you to identify and resolve any discrepancies swiftly. Stay ahead in the competitive digital landscape and deliver consistent performance across browsers.

[seo1tctct]

One of the challenges that we face while testing the application is testing it on different browsers and environments

[gqattech]

Deliver Seamless User Experience with GQAT Tech’s Compatibility Testing

Why Compatibility Testing is a Must for Today’s Digital Products

In today's information technology world, people use hundreds of different devices, browsers, operating systems, and screen sizes to access websites and applications. Users could be customers interacting with your app on a mobile phone or a professional accessing your software from a desktop. Overall, the user experience must be seamless and consistent across multiple endpoints. 

In order to ensure a seamless and consistent user experience, your product must go through Compatibility Testing, which is part of the Quality Assurance process that will confirm your software operates correctly in multiple environments.

Compatibility Testing at GQAT Tech is conducted by seasoned QA Engineers who will test your product in a compatibility matrix across real devices and environments to ensure all users experience a seamless and consistent user experience.

What is Compatibility Testing?

Compatibility Testing is a sort of non-functional testing that tests whether or not an application or website properly behaves over various combinations of: 

Browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, etc.)

Operating systems (Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Linux)

Devices (smartphones, tablets, desktops, laptops)

Network environments (Wi-Fi, 4G, 5G)

Screen resolution, hardware configuration

The intent is to uncover any discrepancies, bugs, layout problems, or functionality under different platforms.

Why is Compatibility Testing Important?

Let's say you have an excellent website that works correctly in desktop view with Google Chrome! But, your consumers on an iPhone using Safari experience layout issues or broken buttons. This will result in: 

Poor user experience 

Lower customer trust

Lost traffic and conversions 

Potential revenue loss 

In summary, not doing a compatibility test can cost your business users and money.

GQAT Tech’s Compatibility Testing Services

GQAT Tech provides Compatibility Testing services because they meet the expectations of the modern-day user. Their skilled team uses manual testing, automation, and real devices to simulate a wide range of use cases and environments.

Their Offerings Include: 

Cross-Browser Tests 

Cross-Device Tests 

OS Compatibility 

Verify UI/UX Consistency 

Responsive Design Tests 

Bug Logging & Reporting in Real-time 

Every test case is targeted to make sure your software is able to function the same way, no matter what, where, or when it is used.

Why Choose GQAT Tech?

Competent Quality Assessment Group – Our group holds a wealth of knowledge and experience to perform testing in real environments on web and mobile platforms.

Real Device Testing – All tests are performed on real devices, so you are getting authentic results.

Detailed Reporting – An issues report that includes screenshots, device/browser specifications, and clearly-identified steps to reproduce.

Quick Turnaround – Ensures you are able to get your product to market on time, as you can do more cycles of testing.

Custom Testing Plans – Approach to testing that considers your audience, type of product, and release goals.

With GQAT Tech, compatibility testing can scale to your development cycle without missing a beat.

Conclusion:

Today’s digital ecosystem means users expect your app or site to just work – anywhere, anytime, on any device. If you want to meet their expectations and outplay the competition, you will need Compatibility Testing.

The GQAT Tech QA team will work with you on providing an enjoyable and bug-free experience across the board.

💬 Want to make your software world-ready?

 👉 Explore Compatibility Testing Services at GQAT Tech

[nemesyaaa]

american pie // frat!rafe cameron x milf!reader

summary ; you moved on with your son into a new house in front of tanneyhill after a divorce and ward offered you the help of rafe to unpack your affairs. and maybe young boys were not that bad...at least, that cocky frat boy at your service....

warnings ; so age gap. smut. +18. young boy x older woman trope. mentions of mommy's whore and milkers. p in v. forbbiden attraction. facesitting. slight of 69. mentions of belly bulge. pervertion &depravation. dirty secret. messy porn with a little plot. twisted behavior and sick attitude. momma's boy. minors DNI. be careful with the warnings.

author's note ; i thought the idea of milf!reader and frat!rafe was hot. this is not an american pie au. but enjoy 🫡‼️

“are you the kid that ward sent to help me unpack my things ?”

you had only just moved into the house across the street from tanneyhill,and now you had a new life waiting for you, it was essential for you to get along well with your neighbors. when Ward had suggested that his son come help you, you hadn't said no,especially since yours was completely lazy and already locked himself in his room to play video games. the divorce wasn’t easy for him to deal with and you respected that.

you were tired from your long journey here, so when you saw Rafe coming, you smiled directly at him. you were especially happy to see a guy with big muscles at your service for a task that you could have easily done yourself. but seeing a helpful young guy doing it for him made it even better.

he had crossed the street with his cap on backwards and his smirk kissing his teeth with his hands in the pockets.

you weren't supposed to look at him but he was charming. you waved hello to him, with a glossy and warm smile. definitely not an innocent one. you were too old to play the shy girl. and you were not into playing that game anymore.

if this gesture was friendly to you, you had awakened all of Rafe's hormones. when Ward forced him to come help you, he expected to see a horrible, bitter cougar but fuck, you were terribly far from the image he had made in his mind. you were the opposite of this idea. you were perfect, the kind of milf with divine mommy milkers who were top favorites on his private browser, the kind of woman he clearly wanted to call mama. he felt so tight in his frat pants, and he terribly regret not choosing to put on boxers because he could feel his cock hanging down through his shorts, and slapping against his naked thigh.

because damn, the flapping wasn't the sound of the wind.

he stucked his tongue in his mouth and moved closer.

“yes, ma’am. "

usually, you hated that nickname. but his thick southern accent made this much warmer. you squeezed his hand. his was sweaty.

it was terribly hot here, a tropical heat to die for. you wore a bikini top that barely hid your large breasts from spilling out of the fabric, and under your skirt protruded the string and triangle of a thong.

rafe cameron is dying to be in a scandalous POV porn video with you. and Jesus, if your tits didn't move so much every time you took a step, he wouldn't have these kinds of impure thoughts. you were too hot and he was burning.

“I hope you don’t mind. " you replied with an almost false tone.

“ pleased to be at your service, ma'am." he replied with a smile. “you know, you can call me whenever you want.”

“ward is lucky to have a son like you.”

for some reason you didn't know, your remark had unsettled him slightly. his face darkened as he followed you into the house. seeing that the atmosphere had become a little tense, you added. “I mean, you’re a good boy, rafe.”

you lost him when you called him a good boy. god, he really needed to go to the bathroom because he was behind you, and the string of your thong kept showing and teasing him. he wondered if god was testing him. he was tortured by his own perversion.

“this is my room. you can put all the things here.”

“do you want me to clean everything too?” he asked.

“it depends. you're looking for a reward, boy ?”

you looked each other straight in the eyes. the tension was suddenly electric. there was challenge in your eyes and excitement in rafe’s blue and glistening gaze. you were on the same wavelength.

"What kind of reward?" he asked.

you leaned over his ear before whispering. “tell me what you want and I’ll give it to you.”

“save those words, ma’am.”

“okay, boy.”

“oh, and those panties too.”

“About that, did you purposely not put anything under your pants?”

"You shouldn't look at me like that. ” he mocked in a playful tone while collecting your things. “ I could be your son, ma’am. ”

"That's true, but you're Ward's. So I can do whatever I want with you. And it turns out I want to play with fire."

"Come back later. I have work. But if you want us to work on something else now, I'm not against it. ”

“Are you the type to start something and not finish it?” The dig was light but it had the merit of making Rafe laugh.

“I’m more of the type to start something and finish it between your thighs. Want a ride, ma’am ? ”

“See you soon. Those big arms need to work out a little. ”

You smiled before quitting the room, leaving him with immense sexual frustration.

Of course, he was attracted to girls his age, but you gave off something terribly hot and forbidden. You looked so much like his living fantasy. He urgently needed to jerk off.

And the fact that he was holding your box of panties didn't help matters. He had gently closed the door, only ajar before rummaging through it. He could afford it after you turned him on during this whole conversation. And the fact that you hadn't told him no, that you had shown interest, was worse. He needed it now.

He was sweating without even touching himself yet. He was completely desperate even though he hadn't even touched you. He was pathetic. His hand was shaking before he even grabbed his hard cock. He had chosen a thong from the box, picking it with his fingers before starting to masturbate while he sniffed the fabric of the other. his nose was buried into the sweet scent of your lingerie. he thought of nothing but the way your pussy fitting in the panty, literally outlined it with his lips.

It was obscene and outrageous but he was needy. He had the vision of your huge, milk-filled breasts, but also this vision of you and your full belly, this vision of the completely attractive mother that he desperately wanted to fuck.

Beads of sweat ran down his forehead as he continued to jerk off, his clenching fist moving back and forth on his throbbing dick. he could feel the blood pumping through each of his veins, and the warmth of his balls. he was exploding. his hand was clumsy and trembling. his lips opened, and tongue hung out on weak moans, until pathetic crying flowing on his face.

he ended up wrapping your thong around his cock and speeding up the movement. the fabric slide so easily over his length, adjusting to his girth. he had spat on his dick, making it shine on the tip, before wetting it fully and fasted his movements. he was excited as a dog. you turned him into a mad freak.

his legs shivering as he continued to jerk himself up and down, each finger wrapped around his girth. he was on his knees, half-naked and perverted. he couldn't think, you were the only thing in his head. as he touched himself, his balls slapped heavily between his fat thighs.

all of his fingers worked around his cock, pressing against his blood-soaked flesh. the fabric went through his entire boner which became uncontainable. it was painful, the pain could be heard in his moans.

he even stuck one of your underwear in his mouth, and he actually bit into it to contain his noises while he fisted his entire cock.

as it had been more than half an hour and you no longer heard anything, you decided to leave the transat of your pool to go look up. the door to your room was ajar and you could hear muffled whispers and moaning complaints. you took off your heels to look through the door.

you wished you weren't horny, but you totally were. you were turned on by what you saw. you had a smile on your lips, and you opened the door.

you approached and when he saw you, his face changed. you crossed your arms over your chest, your breasts sticking out more. his eyes were bright, and his mouth was panting. you wanted to caress his cheek and call him babygirl but you held back. just because he was younger than you didn't mean he couldn't fuck you as well as your ex husband. you crouched in front of him, giving him a full view of your thong, but also the contours of your pussy through the fabric.

“I didn’t know you were such a pervert. I leave you alone with my things...and this is what you do with them..." you grabbed the used panties above his face.

he had ejaculated inside, his sperm had formed a wet white stain.

"what am I supposed to do with you? I could tell ward what his son is doing...Should I call your dad for being naughty, Rafe ? Or maybe, it's better to deal with me. " you played with him with some teasing.

you caught the fear in his eyes and chuckled. in reality, your threat was crueler than you thought. and you quickly understood that his father was a sensitive subject.

“apart from that, my things are put away so it’s true that I owe you something, kid.”

“Stop calling me kid.” he warned.

"Why? It's a kid's behavior to do things behind their parents' backs."

He smirked. You were obviously a mother to come up with this kind of thinking.

"Want to play the momma so bad? I can fix that. Let me breed that pussy and make you a little child to have a real reason to call him kid."

“You think you can breed me? When you were literally jerking off in my panties instead or facing me to admit how perverted you are?”

you took off his cap and collected the sperm on it.

“You think I’m too young to fuck you? ”

"No, I have no doubts about your sexual abilities. You seem in great shape."

Without taking off your panties, you began to rub yourself against the fabric of his cap. you could feel rafe's wet and still warm cum, plus the object sliding against your slit.

as you stroked yourself on his cap, you could hear him groan. It didn't take him long to regain his masturbation.

moans had started to come out of your mouth, while you humped the object knowing full well that he would put it back when he left your house with your scent still on it. you moved sensually, your hips bucking slowly so he could hear how wet you were. your body was submitted to his desires, your boobs had burst out of your bikini top.

as if in need of affection, he had wrapped his slobbering and desperate mouth around your breasts. he had sucked and licked your nipples and nibbling the piece of tender flesh between his teeth without hurting you. he had sank his mouth far enough to cause you sensations of pleasure and enjoyment. he continued, his tongue rolling from one of your tits giving slap to them with his muscle, while you held his head in your hands, caressing his neck with an affectionate gesture. he was such a good boy, your pretty boy.

he was playing with you. his mouth was toying with your tits. he loved pinching them, and let them bounce before putting his head on it. he was so horny, his dick tugging hard and painfully in his pants. he was sucking at your boobs, biting them to hear your whiny noises into his ears. his face was so cocky, so frat.

you continued to rub yourself, your pussy soaking all the fabric. sloppily kissing your huge tits, he trailed his kisses around your skin and neck. he dragged one of his hands around your throat, making you move your head slightly.

“sit on my face..."

It wasn't even an order but you complied. he clearly wanted you to fuck his mouth with your pussy. he had placed his hands on your thighs to steady you while you were on the bed. the next second his mouth was covered by your dripping slit and juices. his tongue was hot, and licked you so well that your legs compressed around his face. you could feel your clit twitching against his mouth. his hungry hands were tight against you, as he slurped the sweet taste of your cunt.

you were divine. his eager tongue was fucking you perfectly, as your weeped all your wetness into his lips. your arching clit was devoured and bullied by his horny mouth. his hands were on your waist and tummy flesh, caressing you softly as he was eating you all the way. you could feel his tongue sliding in and out, making you feel even more tight. his muscle brushing your slick, pushing deeper and deeper as the throb of your clit tickles his nose. you were in heaven. your body was tensed under his strong breath, hard spasms shivering your insides as the blow covering your juices.

your husband had never given you so much pleasure but here you were swimming in complete happiness. the way his hands gripped your body and his tongue licked you. you started driving on top of him, moving your hips as you held your breasts, and his mouth just followed the movement of your body. his tongue was fat, giving quick circles around your buds, while he held you.

you had also seen the big bulge in his pants. it was giant. all you wanted was to see his cock entirely. so you leaned over and undid his pants.

you already knew he wasn’t wearing boxers. you saw him earlier. even though you were impressed by the size, you were quick to put it in your mouth. it was like a toy. your lips were wrapped around his dick above your face. you had started to suck him. your glossy mouth was around his girth and moved up and down at the beginning slowly then faster. you kept him still with your mommy weight against his, your fat tits on top of his pelvis, and his thick cock inside your mouth. you sucked him deep in the throat.

you were thrusting in and out so fast and sloppy that you had quickly started to be a mess. your hair, your eyes, your nose, that whole mouth. you would release all your sexual frustration in this blowjob. you could feel his entire cock travel through your mouth to your throat and fill it. but you also had his tongue buried in your pussy but your moans were muffled by his dick. you were breathing hard but you were enjoying it so much.

you knew it was wrong and if ward found out you were fucking with his son, you were dead. but you couldn't resist a guy like rafe. and just because he wasn't your age didn't mean he couldn't fuck you.

you continued to pump him, then pulled his cock dripping with your own drool out of your mouth before slapping the glistening tip against your soaked cheeks. your noises were so obscene that Rafe gave you six little slaps against your pussy. you licked his tip without taking it back into your mouth. you had only teased him.

he pushed you to the side, and stood on top of you.

“you work hard.” you said, judging his big arms.

you had lurked about the size of his biceps which were quite impressive.

“ if I want to fuck pretty milfs like you, i need it. .”

“Speaking of this, what are you waiting for? Should i ask …”

“So eager to be fucked by a young boy ? got it. ”

he hadn’t waited a minute longer and he was already inside you. he could have start gently but you were so wet that it slipped so easily. you weren’t really as tight as the girls he was used to meeting but damn, he felt so good inside you.

he quickly picked up the pace, pounding into your pussy while holding your thighs. when your screams got louder, he covered your mouth with a smirk. “did you forget about the kid next door? want him to wake up because his mommy is a whore? ”

even though it was degrading, you were completely turned on by those words. mommy's whore? you could feel the fire in your pussy ignite as he fucked you roughly against your own mattress.

“r-rafe…” it was so pathetic to be bullied by a guy younger than you.

but he was incredibly good. he was buried in your walls, you could feel every inches of his cock in your canal pumping in and out. both of your bodies slammed against each other. and your pussy squeezed him like a vice which made him even more excited.

“ take it. i thought it was not a big deal for you ? can have a fucking baby inside your belly for 9months but can't take that fucking dick of mine inside you for few minutes ? stop acting, babe, because you're only making it worse for you. ”

the way your breasts moved as you took him, how your body bounced on the mattress, how your moans caressed his hand. you were perfect. and a fucking milf..he couldn't wait to brag about this to his frat friends.

your pussy was dripping at the entrance and soaking him completely. you were unable to think of anything. the way he fucked you made it hard for you to think, and the smacking sounds of your cunt against his dick werent helpful at all. aside from saying his name through his hand, your voice muffled, you weren't good for anything.

"look at that pussy and belly, taking my cock so well. i bet you wanted a second baby so bad."

his words were outrageous but the more dirty and unhealthy it was, the craziest slut it made you.

degradation was your thing so you had no desire to stop him in his way. he thrust in and out, driving all his large cock into your soaked walls, fucking you all the way to your tummy without mercy. his big cock hitting your insides repeatedly as he admired himself through his thrusts. “ do you like your belly with my cock inside it ? ”

he had crushed part of your face through the mattress before leaning over you as he continued to work you, his tip touching your spot. your legs were trembling, your eyes were watery and your mouth was panting. you were so fucking dirty.

“crying? throbbing? begging? that kid is fucking you too good, ma'am. “he mocked you nasty. “ and that sweet pussy fits my cock very well. can you feel that ? ”

“ r-rafe…! ”

“ sorry, i can't hear ya well, those mommy milkers are bouncing too loud. but it doesn't matter, i'm not in the mood to listen to you, you're just gonna take it until i’m tired. ”

when he started to speed up because he knew he was going to cum, you didn't know how many minutes he had been inside you and fucking you hard like a ragdoll. but it's been a long, long time. you had already reached orgasm three times. and it was like he was playing with you. he wanted to see you tired and on the verge of explosion. rafe wanted to see you completely worn out. he wanted to feel like he used you extremely well.

“the roles have changed. I'm the one giving the rewards now. " and he came, thicks white loads filling your sweet cunt as he spoke, letting a warm pressure inside your belly.

“ what if i'm pregnant ? ”

“ nobody will be surprised that you've got another baby. they would be more suprised about the daddy.”

“ rafe. i'm serious. imagine if ward knows…”

“ this is not his business. i can take care of my shit. “

you gave him a worried look. he had gathered his things and gotten dressed while you were still in bed.

he kissed you on the forehead. “you have my number..."

“i have more than your number now, rafe.” you joked gently.

in the evening, you connected to your Instagram. you wanted to stalk Rafe on social media. And he had posted something on Threads. Okay, you knew he wasn't the kind of disciplined and courteous guy but you expected better from him. The fact that he was telling everyone that he fucked you and calling you milf like you were a score on his scoreboard was really not cool.

The next day you got ready and went to knock at Tannyhill. Ward opened you with a huge smile. “Hello sweet, how are you?”

"Everything's great. Your son is very adorable."

Ward had brought you into the house, and you had seen the whole family at the table. “Oh am I disturbing?” you pretended to be concerned.

“No, of course not.”

"Actually, it'll be quick. I heard your daughter Wheezie was looking for a tutor. And I wanted to offer myself. It'll be my way to thank your son."

While saying that, your gaze was fixed on Rafe who also didn't take his eyes off you.

It didn't take long for Ward to introduce you to the family.

After the meal, Rafe had taken you upstairs to his room before pinning you against the wall.

“What’s your problem?!”

"No, what's your problem?! Tutoring Wheezie? Don't make me believe you have any degree? Girls like you don't seem to bother studying."

"Wow...you can be really mean when you want. I saw the offer online, and I volunteered, that's all. No need for a fuss. I need to work, rafe. It's called life. ”

"Don't make me think you don't have intentions behind it. Suddenly you want to help Wheezie?"

He had laughed, his tongue poking inside his cheek. “Well, okay.”

" What ? "

"I needed some new faces for my frat house. Your son will do it. Don't you mind that he joined my party? It will have plenty of choices, there is a lot of girls there. Hotter than his fucking brat mom. "

“I beg your pardon?”

“What? It’s the frat concept, we’re brothers. And i'm gonna help my new bro. ”

"You really want to play that? You know, tutoring is easy. But you know what's even easier for me Rafe? It's being a mother. Being a mother to Wheezie is..."

“You’re really crazy, don’t you?”

“I think I just found someone who matched my freak then.”

“I dare you to approach Wheezie.”

“See you soon, Rafe. Oh and I forgot to say. ”

“ What ? ”

“ Did your father always be friendly with ‘neighbors' or your stepmom is so boring that he wouldn't mind having an affair ? I'm joking. Call me when you have time. Oh and you should invite me to those frat parties.”

“ Why i will do that ? ”

“ Stop bragging about it, your bros want some shows, Rafe. And i'm willing to give them. Just for you. ”

[yethiconsulting]

Avoiding Common Pitfalls in App Test Automation: Lessons from the Field

App test automation can dramatically improve testing speed, accuracy, and coverage—but only if done right. Many teams dive in with enthusiasm, only to hit roadblocks that slow them down or lead to flaky, hard-to-maintain test suites.

This blog highlights common pitfalls seen in real-world projects and how to avoid them. From choosing the wrong tools for your app type (e.g., using web-focused frameworks for native apps) to over-automating unstable features, we’ll explore mistakes that cost time and resources.

We'll share lessons on poor test design, such as hard-coded waits, unoptimized locators, and lack of modular test architecture, which often lead to fragile scripts. Another key issue we'll address is skipping proper test data management and failing to clean up after test runs—both of which can lead to inconsistent results.

Additionally, we’ll cover challenges like not integrating tests into CI/CD early enough, neglecting test reporting, or ignoring test flakiness. Each pitfall will be paired with a solution or best practice drawn from real QA experiences.

By learning from these common mistakes, you can strengthen your automation efforts and build a more reliable, scalable testing process—faster and smarter.

[qacraft2016]

When to stop testing in software testing?

Software testing is essential part of Software Development Life Cycle. Without testing, software deployment in the market is not possible. So that we have two criteria to check software in software testing that is – Entry Criteria also called start testing and Exit Criteria also called end testing. 

In entry criteria, we start testing as soon as possible when development starts, find the bugs in early stage of development so that it will be easy to fix. In exit criteria, there are some metrics which we follow to decide when to stop testing or how much testing we required. 

 When is it enough testing? 

Deciding how much testing we need to do is very critical task. As long as continuous development is going on , we required testing also , so that we can say that our product is stable and reliable .But still there are some factors where we decide that enough testing has been done or not. 

The main aim of testing is not mean to find out many defects in the software but to make sure that the application should be work as per client expectation without any disturbance. No one can give us assurance that the software is totally bug free or testing has been done completely. 

Every software is not easy to test, some are complex too so that they may have unlimited bugs to detect and hence it’s impractical to test it. 

So the fact is that testing is endless process which continue till the software exists. So we cannot say that we can find all the defects in software and now stop the testing. 

When to stop testing: 

Some are the points which let us know that when to stop testing: 

When test cases are completed with maximum area coverage. 

When the defect ratio drop from the calculated ratio. 

When the budget came to its end. 

When the release deadlines have been reached. 

What are the Completion or Exit Criteria? 

The exit criteria means it is based on the condition in which the test cycle ends. All the test cases which are pass, fail or skip are the factor that decide the exit criteria. 

What are the Completion or Exit Criteria? 

The exit criteria are nothing but the conditions or criteria based on which the test cycle ends. All the Coverage (Pass, Defect) and test completion are factors that decide the exit criteria. 

Below are the points: 

Defect closure rate: This criteria is based on the rate that how many defects are found and how many defects fixed.     

Test case coverage: This criteria based on percent of test cases means how many test cases should be executed and passed successfully before testing can be considered as complete. 

Time-based criteria: When testing is limited for a specific time period such as certain number of days, weeks, or months at that movement time-based criteria used to determine when testing must be stopped. 

What should be present in the Exit Criteria? 

The exit is decided at the beginning of the test cycle means in the Test Planning stage and it also depends on the project and requirements of projects. Below are the points 

Which say that when to stop testing. 

Time and budget constraints 

Stakeholder approval 

Risk-based analysis 

Defect closure rate 

Testing can be Stopped When: 

When all the criteria like pass rate and defect rate should be achieve. 

Defect rate is minimal and manageable. 

The Stockholder review the satisfied result and provide sign-off 

Conclusion   

When to stop testing? Is just a question. As we all know that “Testing is unstoppable process” . While using application suddenly bug found then again testing lifecycle begins.

[ikuharaisabitch]

Fundraiser for Palestinian student in Poland

I’m posting this fundraiser on behalf of @yahya-abuhassan, Palestinian who’s been studying in Poland for the last 2 years. His entire family, including his older brother who worked as a senior software engineer in Germany, had to flee to the south of Gaza after their home in the north was destroyed.

They are currently living in tent in al-Mawasi, so-called “safe area” that was nevertheless relentlessly bombed by Israel. Yahya is fundraising money to get them to Egypt through the Rafah crossing.

He needs to raise approximately 47 000 $ (enough to evacuate 7 adults and 3 children and pay for their initial living expenses in Egypt), and his fundraiser is only at ~20 000 $!

Short term goal is to raise around 2 500 $ which is the remaining cost to evacuate his older brother with his family, including his elderly mom and cover initial survival costs after evacuation. His brother can then return to work in Germany and hopefully earn enough money to help with faster evacuation of the rest. Right now we raised 0/2500$. I will reblog this post with updates. This fundraiser has been verified by Polish collectives, non-governmental organisations, refugee & human rights activists including Polish-Palestinian sociologist Emil Al-Khawaldeh. Yahya's situation and fundraiser was also described in our national edition of Newsweek. You can find more details in English description of the fundraiser in the link below. 

If you are a foreigner please do not hesitate to donate. Pomagam.pl is the biggest Polish fundraising platform which enables donations via PayPal and credit card. I have tested it with American friends and it works perfectly well. 1$ equals to 4 PLN. You can be charged with intercontinental payment fee, which to my knowledge is usually around 3$ but you will see the amount before payment. Your bank may also require 2-factor-verification before proceeding, which usually means simply pasting a code from your phone to a browser.

[catlantern]

Two Peas in a Pod

TIM DRAKE/FEM!READER

cross-posted from ao3: https://archiveofourown.org/works/62067616

SUMMARY: The last thing you wanted was for your in-laws to find out you were pregnant on the Batcomputer because Tim had googled "How to be a Good Dad?"

PART ONE

When you had told Tim that you were expecting, he was ecstatic. In fact, he was so over the moon he had sobbed against your shoulder for nearly an hour. Once he had reassured you he was crying tears of joy, your efficient husband didn't waste any time and jumped right into being a father.

You watched Tim access his computers, almost in a frenzy, before you realized what he was about to do.

"Wait!"

Though you're not heavily involved with your husband's family's operations in Gotham City because your duties were more, well, intergalactic, you're still aware that Tim's servers were connected with the ones Bruce has in the Batcave. The last thing you wanted was for your in-laws to find out you were pregnant on the Batcomputer because Tim had googled "How to be a Good Dad?"

Tim froze, startled when you had nearly tackled him to the floor.

You had grabbed your husband's wrists in panic, lifting his arms high in the air as you leaned over him. The only reason you both haven't toppled over was because you were still quick enough to use the power of your Green Lantern ring to prop up his computer chair. You avoided Tim's eyes, embarrassed, but spoke in an even voice.

"Let's not forget what happened last year, yeah?"

It took Tim a moment to recall what event you were referring to, his face turning as red—or perhaps even redder—as his brother Jason's Red Hood helmet when he did.

The incident you speak of unfortunately involves your browser history, the Batcomputer, and a former crime lord who didn't know when to keep his nose out of other people's business. Since you'd rather not speak of it again, still too embarrassed to bring it up, you simply gave Tim a look and hoped it conveyed the desperation you felt across. Thankfully, your husband was still as mortified as you and didn't say anything more after he had agreed with you.

(One of these days, you swear you'll find a way to get back at Jason.)

"You can let go of me now, honey."

An idea came to you as you released his wrists. Feeling bold, you disregard the remnants of embarrassment you felt from earlier and settle yourself on Tim's lap. You watched in amusement as the blush dusting your husband's cheeks turned even brighter.

"Er, what are you doing?" Tim stuttered. Cute.

"What do you mean, sweetie? I'm sitting."

For a second, you were concerned that Tim stopped breathing. You paused, worried you're making him uncomfortable. Tim may be your husband, but it doesn't give you the right to impose yourself on him, especially if it makes him uneasy. “Would you like me to get off?"

Without waiting for his reply, you begin to move off Tim, only to freeze when a pair of cold, clammy hands held you firmly by your hips and kept you from moving further. “Uh, Tim?"

You find yourself with a mouthful of hair when Tim gently nudges your chin and proceeds to connect his forehead with your collarbone. You feel him draw a breath, the tremble in the action unmistakable. You begin to worry for him until he speaks in a disbelieving tone.

"I'm going to be a dad."

The brush of your husband's lips against your skin would have had you flushing in an instant if you weren't so focused on his words. Tim still smelled of eggnog and post-hangover body odour, but you couldn't care less when your new reality is now setting in.

"Yes, you are.”

Booking an appointment with your family doctor was the very first thing you did after telling Tim about your pregnancy. Since you'd taken about seven pregnancy tests and missed your period, you were pretty confident you were, in fact, expecting. After your doctor confirmed what you already knew, she immediately referred you to an OB-GYN.

Around your sixth week, almost seventh, you were finally scheduled to have your first ultrasound.

You were anxious, as expected of any first-time parent, but no more than Tim, who hasn't stopped pacing while you got ready to head out. Like a cat on hot bricks, your husband restlessly paced the floor of your apartment. You couldn't help but comment on it. “Tim, sweetie, you seem more nervous than I am.”

"There's just so many things that could go wrong," he frets, still pacing. "Not to mention all the stuff that we have to do before the baby gets here."

You paused, one sock-clad foot halfway through your winter boot, and looked at your husband.

Tim was understandably worried, and so were you. In fact, having a baby frightens you. There were so many unknowns, as well as factors such as your jobs, both as a civilian and hero, to consider. However, if there was anyone in the world—hell, even the universe—you believed would be an amazing father, it's Tim.

"Did you hit your head during a patrol and not tell me?" You ask suddenly.

This, predictably, throws him off guard. "What? No, but what's that got to do with the baby?"

"Were you kidnapped and replaced by a clone?"

"Now I gotta ask you, did you hit your head?"

"No, I did not," you said, shrugging on your coat after putting on your boots. "But maybe you did because the Tim I know is always ten steps ahead of everything and even has backup plans for his backup plans. Raising a child with his wife should be a cinch, no?"

You were in front of him by the time you finished your little spiel. You cupped his face with your hands, gentle yet firm. “Yes, I know a lot of things could go wrong, but let's take it one step at a time, okay?"

You wait for him to recenter himself, pulling away as he takes in deep breaths and exhales through his nose.

"One step at a time," he sighs, calm at last. "We can definitely do that."

"Alright," you take his hand, leading him out of the apartment. "We can't be late."

The drive over to the hospital was a quick one. When you arrived, you could tell Tim had, once again, turned into a bundle of nerves, but you knew he was trying to hide it. You didn't say anything, on your own pins and needles, and simply held his hand.

When a staff member finally called you, you didn't let go of Tim even after you met the sonographer. You listened closely as the sonographer, Michelle, explained the steps of the ultrasound to you. Since the embryo would be too small to see with a traditional transducer, you would be undergoing a transvaginal ultrasound instead.

It was uncomfortable at first, but you've experienced worse pain.

"Are you two ready to meet your baby?"

You squeezed Tim's hand one more time, exchanging a soft but nervous smile with him. "Yes.”

And then—

On the screen, two pea-sized shapes moved about. You barely heard the sonographer announcing happily that you were having twins and Tim choking. You were too focused on the images of your children.

It felt surreal, yet not.

"We're having fraternal twins?" You heard Tim ask, though he sounded a little breathless.

"Yes, you see right here? There are two gestational sacs."

Twins. You couldn't believe it.

"Can we hear their heartbeats?"

Michelle smiles warmly. "Of course."

If seeing your unborn children rendered you speechless, hearing their heartbeats filled you with overwhelming wonder.

You exchanged teary-eyed smiles with Tim, his breath trembling as he planted a kiss on the back of your hand. You didn't say anything; neither did he. Despite no words being exchanged, though, you both knew one thing for certain: you're going to love your children with all your being and all your soul, and god help anyone who hurts them.

[andromeda-pleiades]

Just Trust Me

WORD COUNT: 1,828

PAIRING: Simon 'Ghost' Riley x F!Reader

Back by popular demand ٩(◕‿◕)۶, I've decided to make this a 6 part series.

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5

The morning light seeps through the blinds, casting soft golden streaks across the bedroom. Simon’s arm is draped over your waist, his slow, steady breathing pressing against your back. You keep your eyes shut, feigning sleep, listening for any sign that he’s awake.

Minutes pass before he stirs. He presses a lingering kiss to your shoulder before rolling out of bed. You wait, forcing yourself to breathe evenly, until you hear the shower turn on. Only then do you dare to move.

Downstairs, the scent of coffee fills the air, but something feels off. Simon moves too quietly, his footsteps deliberate. When you enter the kitchen, he’s already at the stove, humming softly—yet the sound feels more like an act than a habit. He glances at you, eyes scanning your face, before flipping an omelet onto your plate.

“You’ve been quiet lately,” he muses, taking a sip of his coffee. “Not feeling sick, are you?”

You shake your head. “Just tired.”

He nods but doesn’t look convinced. His fingers trail across your wrist as he sets down his mug, a slow, almost idle touch—but it lingers. Every word, every gesture, feels like a test.

After breakfast, Simon settles in the living room with his laptop. His presence in the house makes your skin itch, but you keep up appearances, waiting for an opportunity to be alone.

Hours later, Simon finally steps outside to take a call. You move quickly, slipping into the office and grabbing your phone. Your fingers move with purpose, typing in the search bar:

How to leave an abusive relationship safely.

You hit enter. Nothing happens.

The page doesn’t load. You frown, refreshing it, but the screen remains blank. You try again:

Shelters for domestic abuse survivors near me.

Still nothing.

Confused, you navigate to your browser settings, clicking through menus until your stomach drops.

Search history linked to external device.

Your hands go cold.

You scroll further, heart pounding as you see the timestamps. Every site you’ve visited, every search, every desperate late-night inquiry—Simon has seen it all.

The room tilts.

Your mind races back through the past few weeks. The way Simon had made little comments—“What made you think of that?” “That’s an odd thing to look up.”—hadn’t been coincidences.

He had known.

He had always known.

Your breath comes faster, chest tightening. You can’t even look up how to leave. There is no safe way to plan this.

A shadow moves in the doorway.

You whip around, shoving your phone under the desk as Simon leans against the doorframe, arms crossed. His expression is unreadable.

“Everything okay?” he asks.

You nod too quickly. “Yeah. Just—just checking something for work.”

Simon’s lips twitch, almost amused. He steps closer, reaching out, and for a horrible second, you think he’s going to take your phone. But instead, he tilts your chin up, forcing you to meet his gaze.

“You know you can always come to me, right?” he murmurs. “If something’s on your mind?”

The weight of his words presses against your ribs. You nod. “Of course.”

He smiles. “Good girl.”

He leaves the room, his footsteps slow, deliberate. You don’t move until you hear the front door open and shut behind him.

Then, and only then, do you finally let out the breath you’ve been holding.

That night, after Simon falls asleep, you try again.

This time, no Google searches. You open a notes app and type instead:

He’s tracking everything. I need a way out.

You go to delete it—but before you can, the text disappears.

Gone. Erased.

A cold chill races down your spine.

Frantic, you type again.

Can anyone see this?

It vanishes the moment you press enter. Like you never even wrote it.

Simon doesn’t just see your searches. He controls what you can say. What you can keep.

You stare at your phone, fingers trembling. There is no way to look up an escape plan. No way to even write things down.

You are trapped.

You stare at the dark ceiling, heart pounding, as Simon breathes evenly beside you. The weight of the realization crushes down on you, pressing like an iron vice against your ribs.

If you’re going to get out, you can’t rely on your phone. You can’t rely on the internet. You can’t even rely on your own thoughts staying private.

You’re completely, utterly alone in this.

But then�� an idea.

Kyle.

Kyle. The only person who might help. Unless... No. He wouldn't be working with Simon. Would he?

You close your eyes, willing your breathing to slow. If Simon is watching for any change in behavior, you can’t let him see the shift in your mind.

So you do what you’ve done so many times before. You bury the fear deep.

You pretend.

You smile in your sleep.

And you start planning in the only place he can’t reach.

Inside your head.

The house is quiet. Simon left fifteen minutes ago, his departure punctuated by a kiss to your forehead and a murmured, “Be good.” Now, you’re finally alone.

You move quickly, slipping into the office and shutting the door behind you. Simon’s desk is organized with clinical precision, but his laptop sits open, the screen dimmed in sleep mode, as if he expects to return soon.

The desktop screen glows to life, requiring a password. Your stomach clenches. You try the basics first—birthdays, anniversaries, military references—but nothing works. Frustration bubbles under your skin until you pause, recalling a memory.

“Captain always said to keep it simple,” Simon had once mentioned, laughing over beers. “Overthinking gets you caught.”

You type the name Tommy and hit enter.

The screen unlocks.

Your breath catches, but you force yourself to focus. If he’s monitoring your phone, there’s no telling what kind of security he has on his computer. But this might be your only chance.

Rows of folders are scattered across the desktop. One catches your eye immediately: OpSec_T141. Your pulse quickens. Task Force 141—Simon’s unit.

You open it. Rows of files populate the screen, names and numbers blurred together in a flood of information. You skim past mission reports and encrypted documents until you find something chillingly familiar.

Your name.

A lump forms in your throat as you click it open. Detailed notes spill across the screen. Timelines. Psychological assessments. Weaknesses. Preferences. Even things you’ve never voiced aloud—your tendency to hesitate in confrontations, your instinct to placate instead of fight.

It’s all there: your schedule, your habits, your fears. The photos are the worst—images of you at the park, at the grocery store, sitting alone on the couch. Your breath turns shallow. He’s been watching you far longer than you realized.

You bite back a sob, forcing yourself to keep reading. One section stands out, labeled Emotional Vulnerabilities. You skim it, horrified. Every private fear you’ve ever shared with Simon is laid out like a blueprint.

Prefers to de-escalate conflict.

Struggles with confrontation.

Easily guilted.

Tendency to freeze under stress.

Your mind flashes to past arguments, to the moments where he’d twisted your own emotions against you. The times he made you feel irrational for doubting him. The way he always knew exactly what to say to make you stay.

Every interaction, every emotional response, cataloged like a case study.

You scroll further. There are other names. Kyle Garrick—Gaz. A woman you don’t recognize. You click on her profile. At the top, the file name reads:

Price’s Woman.

Your stomach churns. The picture attached is grainy but clear enough. A woman with dark, tired eyes, standing beside a man just out of frame. Price.

You click through the notes. The similarities to your file are eerie. Psychological breakdowns. Manipulation tactics. Control strategies. The last entry is chillingly abrupt.

Status: Secured.

Your hands shake as you snap photos of the files. A sudden noise outside makes you flinch. You hurriedly close everything, heart pounding as you return the laptop to its original state.

When Simon walks through the door minutes later, you’re already seated on the couch, pretending to scroll through your phone.

He smiles at you, easy and warm. Too easy.

“Miss me?”

You force yourself to smile back.

The weight of your discovery presses heavy against your chest. Simon isn’t acting alone. Price trained him for this.

You were never supposed to find out.

Dinner is quiet, the soft clink of silverware against porcelain filling the space between you. Simon’s gaze lingers on you more than usual, studying your every movement. You keep your expression neutral, offering small smiles, playing the role he wants you to play. Inside, your mind races with everything you discovered earlier.

“So,” Simon starts, setting down his fork. “I wanted to talk to you about something.”

Your fingers tighten around your own utensils. “What is it?”

His smile is easy, affectionate. He reaches into his pocket and pulls out a small, elegant box. “A gift.”

A cold weight settles in your stomach. You force yourself to keep your hands steady as you take the box and lift the lid. Inside, nestled in black velvet, is a delicate silver bracelet. The design is simple, understated—something you might have picked for yourself.

“It’s beautiful,” you murmur, running a finger over the smooth metal. You don’t miss the way his eyes flicker with satisfaction.

“I wanted you to have something to remind you of me while I’m gone.” He leans forward, brushing a kiss against your temple. “And something to keep you safe.”

Your throat tightens. The implication is clear. You turn the bracelet over in your hands, pretending to admire the craftsmanship while discreetly searching for anything unusual. It doesn’t take long—there, near the clasp, a barely visible indentation.

A tracker.

You swallow down the nausea rising in your chest. Of course, Simon would frame it as protection, as a sign of love. But this is just another layer of control.

You force yourself to look at him, let warmth seep into your voice. “Thank you, Simon. I love it.”

He beams, taking your wrist and fastening it for you. His fingers linger, thumb grazing over your pulse. “I love you too.”

The words feel heavier than usual. You smile back, keeping the mask firmly in place.

Tonight, you decide, you won’t just endure this. You won’t just wait. You’ll start pushing, subtly, carefully. Testing the edges of the cage he’s built around you.

You tilt your head, letting your expression shift into something thoughtful. “When do you leave?”

“Next week,” he says, studying your reaction. “It won’t be long.”

You let your smile falter, just slightly. “I’ll miss you.”

Simon’s eyes soften, and he reaches for your hand. “I’ll miss you too, sweetheart. But you’ll be safe. You’ll be here.”

You nod, feigning acceptance. But inside, something shifts. He wants you to stay in place, trapped under his watchful eye. That means your time is running out.

You need to act soon. And you need to be careful.