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Wake Up Call

The alarm went off, just like it did every morning, announcing the imminent arrival of Kurt. Sure enough, by the time the children were awake the lift, which was the size of the central room, was descending, complete with the stainless steel table.

“Now then children, breakfast is served, do make sure you eat it all up.” He pushed trays through flaps near the floor of the cells, the only thing you couldn’t complain about here was the cooking. But the perfect meal was soured by the knowledge that after breakfast a child would be selected for todays ‘medical check’.

Timmy’s door swung open and his stomach dropped, he made his way slowly into the central room. Sophia, the blonde girl, tried to calm him down Don’t worry I’m here, keep doing what I told you and we’ll be fine.

“Oh Timmy, do hurry up, and you know I don’t like it when you look at me like that, better men than me have done worse things for a lesser financial reward you know. I’m not a monster Tim.”

Yes he is, but we’ll kill him, you’ll see.

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