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Tuesday, June 29, 2010

The Hanged Man (12)

Grimnir Cryogenic Enterprises, the sign read.
"I can't believe I'm doing this." As he strode into the reception hall, he saw a mural on the floor, depicting a gigantic tree with a figure hanging on it upside down and the words "9 Days" was depicted prominently on the top of the tree.
"Yes sir, how may we help you?" The receptionist asked.
"I, uh, have an appointment. I'm Mr. Boundsmen and I'm entering cryo."
"Of course, sir. Please head to Cryo Room 9."
When he entered the chamber and prepared to sleep, a drifting image of rest and an apple on a tree passed through his mind. It seemed to him that so many people nowadays went into cryogenics. He wondered why he was doing it. Maybe he should have taken it slowly. Maybe he should have reconsidered. He started having doubts. Maybe he shouldn't have done this. Maybe he should cancel it. He started struggling against his icy restraints which now seemed threatening and intimidating. Maybe he-
His world went dark and cold.

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