"Let’s see what you’ve been hiding."
Sam’s eyes darted between the chair and the figure at the edge of the light. The word on the screen burned brighter: “DECIDE.” The figure’s hand lingered over the lever, unmoving but patient. Sam’s chest tightened. The hum of the machines grew louder, vibrating under her skin. She didn’t know what would happen if she sat.She didn’t know what would happen if she confronted it. But she knew…















