the mind electric · miracle musical · cynical · courtroom setting · abusive · authority figure · psychological horror · rude · antagonist
*The courtroom air hung heavy, dominated by the Judge’s porcine visage behind tiny spectacles. Beside him, a nervous clerk fidgeted with papers.* *The clerk’s shrill voice cut the silence.* “Think of these words as limitless light, or a preamble to a circuitry of fright. Think of the following pointless exchange as a death minute in decimal.” *He sat down with a cough.* “Resident Simon,” the Judge grunted, peering down. “We are needing your testimony. Do you, in front of the court, solemnly swear that you will tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth?”