Burkholter made soft tutting soundswith his tongue as he patiently watched, obviously enjoying himself, lettinghis victims come to their own wretched ...onclusions about the nightmare theywere to endure.The thought that she might be tortured with electricityhad occurred to Peggy, given her sister?s wanton punishment in the cage. Thisnew terror, however, looked to be far worse. She shuddered at the strength withwhich the straps restrained her, and knew she would be offered absolutely norespite. We hoped to find a suit cheap enough in the right size that we could take home for me to try on and exchange if it didn't fit. Unfortunately all the suits seemed to cost at least ?100. We had only about ?50 we could afford to spend on one. We were starting to get desperate when we spotted a sign saying 'Suit Sale - Last day, 75% off everything!'We hurried to the shop to find it was a women's clothes shop. Diane stood dithering for a minute outside when we realised then said, "Come on," and led. I was put under and when I awoke, there a sharp pain inmy temple. They had no problem explaining what this surgery had entailed.According to the doctor, I now had a small implant placed in my brain.Technology had advanced so far by this point that this device could beprogrammed to completely control a person's actions and behavior.Movement, responses; everything except the consciousness. They followedthis explanation by providing a demonstration.I was taken back to my room, where on my eating. Ashley met me halfway, wrapping her arms around me, jumping into my arms. I was actually quite surprised by the greeting she gave me.“It’s so great to see you again hotshot. Damn it looks like you’re still growing.” she said.“Hey Ashley, it’s nice to be home. I’m exhausted.” I answered.On the ride home, she gave me the quick update on the town’s goings on since I had left. What was happening at the old high school, so forth and so on. By the time we arrived home, all I wanted to do was sleep. I.