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You're Next

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By D.L. FinnPublished a day ago 1 min read

YOU’RE NEXT, PLEASE

Please step forward and remain silent as instructed

the blue light will pleasantly engulf you

Please keep your eyes open

the flash will confirm your identity

Please don’t fight the restraints for your protection

the needle will now pierce your neck

Please deeply breathe in the red mist

it will relax you as it scans your body

Please close your eyes & mouth when the yellow light flashes

breathing this disinfectant is safe for humans

Please take the star pose from the training manual

a gentle breeze will dry your body.

Please step into the orange suit provided

zip it and secure the top button

Please sit in the black chair under the purple light

the chair will carefully secure you to keep you safe

Please continue your silence as you wait for a red or green light

when one color flashes, the chair will take you to the correct door

Please accept the outcome of the collective

your application is now processed

Please enjoy our congratulations

you are suitable for the mines and will not be terminated

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About the Creator

D.L. Finn

D. L. Finn is a multi-genre author. Her work includes the paranormal, poetry, memoir, romance, fantasy & children books. She is also a blogger, photographer & reader and encourages everyone to embrace their inner child.

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