I shove you inside The Machine and slam the door shut
I begin to activate it, pressing buttons, adjusting settings. as it thrums to life, I step back
you feel hot, an intense tingling all over your body. you close your eyes tight, waiting for it to be over
it feels like every cell in your body is on fire, although it isnt agonizing, mostly. it's almost pleasant. euphoric, even.
the machine begins to hum louder and louder. it's just short of hurting your ears. and after what feels like hours, finally
DING!
i open the door to the machine
and there you are
















