Uh-oh.
I like the new double-spaced paragraphs. Much easier on the eyes to read.

It wasn’t intentional, really, I just had the leftover characters…
But what mayhem will ensue that involves poor Carter to be strapped to the floor, half blinded, and gagged?

Oh no, this next test doesn’t sound good at all. I love the series though. Great job to both of you. Your writing is ahhmazing.

Oh my goodness, you must write more. I automatically clicked on where the link for the sequel would be and found myself at the “write a sequel” page. I went from confused to crushed in about 10 milliseconds. This series is incredible. Props to you both for your mad writing skillz.

@ Raindance: I’d write a sequel now, but I’m sure stovo would think of something much better (and much more awesomely surprising and twisted) than I could, especially with this setup.

Great situation, very scary and unsettling. I loved the continued use of their cold, indirect language to tell the subject to shut up—very impersonal and chilling.